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Got a VDO cluster. Want a rev counter. And I need to eliminate the dry joint that brings up brake pad warning light. And I guess it's the right time to sort out the SI board. So now to research cluster refurbishment, and how to change it all over. And get an analogue clock/heater control surround. PS: I suppose I should replace the odometer gears and cluster lights while I'm in there.

Looks brilliant, and thanks for sharing the part numbers. I’ll get me some more clips and one of those vents, very tidy. EDIT: If you're looking for the clips in Blaaaaaack: 51711945568 Where do I find an iS lip?

Where’s the WOW! button?! Awesome.

hello Tak, and welcome! e46 are superb ?

You'd have gone from 4.27 to 3.46, yeah? Pretty sure mine runs 4.27 as well, and yes, I am looking for an LSD with suitable ratio for an M42 (small case o.k.). Just loving your build thread! Which underseal did you use, and how did you clean out the inner guards? This looks like excellent preventative maintenance!

Got a part number, mate?

SCORE!

That was always a bit tongue in cheek.

Game on! We can reposition those wiper arms while we’re at it ?

Yesterday she flew through a WoF ?. Happy days, and my thanks to @Autoglym for assisting. I fed her $40 of Mr BP’s finest 98 octane, whereupon the guy behind the counter reckoned I’d get at least $20k more than I paid for her. “Thanks, she’s not for sale”.

Also interesting to note that BMW in USA have changed from 5w30 to 5w40. Regardless of what’s in the owners manual.

I changed from Castrol Edge 0w40 to Penrite HPR in two vehicles, found they ran smoother, reduced oil consumption, and leaked less. HPR5 meets BMW LL01. It’s cheaper than Castrol Edge; bought on sale in 20 litre packs it works out closer to $7.50/litre.

result! pics or it didn't happen! ?

yeah you're spot on, if it's not getting up to temp it'll use more gas through running rich. coolant temp sensor is an essential part of motronic

Hey Darryl, if I can help with photos, just give me a shout. I trust your recovery goes well. Richard

Date: 7 July 2019 Distance: 259907kms 1. Window Winder Replacement (Passenger door) Jon Mechaniker was on the money, T25 and a flat blade screwdriver. All sorted in 5 mins flat. Love my 1/4" set. Before After 2. Took her for a drive, and made a couple of pictures. Ready for my profile shot, Mr DeMille 3. Added decal on rear window (forgot to photograph it!). You'll have to wait... Grey Thunder is going way, way better for that good drive to Castlepoint. With all the work we've done to bring her up to snuff, she's a joy to drive, and always improving. I'm sorting through cooling hoses and stainless hose clips. 4. Me e30 addicted? You think? A little light reading Time to re-finish that coffee table.

Don’t enter sales. If you were to view people who wanted to spend money with you as lazy f**ckwits and treated them as such, you’d go hungry. You want to make it easy for them to part with their cash. This takes a little effort, and a measure of patience. If you want to sell on-line , whether it’s TradeMe, forums, or FB marketplace, you can’t assume people can see the detail in images. They may be viewing in a hurry on a small phone with a broken screen, in bright light... whereas the words will net you the sale, no questions asked. Some don’t really get your words initially, and need first the pictures and then the words to verify. Some are only viewing your pictures and can’t see or don’t have time to read your words. When you list something, you’re hanging out your For Sale slate... part of the territory is inviting in the oddball buyer, the browser, the tyre kicker, as well as your ideal buyer. The better your advert - copy and images - the lower the noise. You can help the oddballs self-select out, if it matters to you; you just need to tailor your listing. It’s that simple. ”it’s all here, read the listing, look at the photos, don’t ask me stupid f#*king questions, ‘kay?” Does that sound helpful and inviting, or grumpy and arrogant? I find it amazing that folks list a car for sale with some pics and “e46 Ci, lows, serviced, leather, PM me offers”. If the expectation is that I’m going to search rego on CarJam to find model details and VIN, figure out the mileage etc... they’re dead wrong. cheers

Game on!

the flipside to this is that not all purchasers are experts/trainspotters/BMW Nerds, and a motivated seller will produce a listing that saves not only the lazy purchasers time, but their own as well! Is it really so hard to list rims with clear photos and a clear text description?

Great work! Here's your theme tune, though the underlying message is rather different. I've often been tempted by Bavsound, always wondered if their systems really worked *musically* (as opposed to HiFi), or if they were trading on the solid marketing, great ease of fitment and packaging of their product. Would love to hear your system, given opportunity.

Probably needs a good run. Like Wairarapa tour and back, or Gentle Annie? ? Ours always runs a little smoother and sips a little more lightly after a good thrash steady run in the country.

such a beautiful colour!

This.

Surely $10k for one that moves and has been wof’d and Registered and the top goes up and down? Above $15k if the interior’s tidy along with the bodywork. Another $2-3k for immaculate top, and keep climbing from $20k if the whole package is immaculate, well maintained, mtech2, nothing to remediate, etc etc? But then, when did you last see one that nice for sale? Does 316/318/320 suffer much from 325 in cabrio? Does auto cut desireability of Cabrio? Quite possibly not.

I think so, Jon. Demand, age, increasing scarcity, and cost to make a good one. I’d not accept less than $6k for mine, though no plans to sell. There’ll be folks reading this going ‘flamin’ dreamin’, $6k for a slick-Top 316i manual? It’s not worth less than that to me to part with it. just keep watching the prices rise. Expect one day to be approached by a cashed-up gen-Yer with a phat offer on your cabby.