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Funny, at one of the reveal videos, I turned it off when it said, 2.4 tons.

Finally working, I will post some pictures soon.

Well this has not been a happy story so far. I cannot get it to talk to the CCC unit. So far I have tried a new adaptor loom and a second CCC Radio/DVd unit and both have the same issue with the inability to get any clear video resolution from the CCC unit. The Linux unit needs the correct resolution set in the system, this being the original resolution of the old Idrive screen. I believe this is 240 x 400 but I can't confirm this for sure. This may be part of the issue. The other potential issue is the Grey LVDS cable from the CCC unit to the Linux screen. This is an original part but it may have become damaged. I have checked it for continuity and seems ok. What I would like to do is get an original E87 CCC screen and see if I can get the CCC unit to display on the original screen. This would then help me eliminate the CC unit being at fault. The last possible issue may revolve around the fibre optic cables, I am unsure what info they send to the CCC unit, and I am unsure how to test if they are damaged.

Well I actually quite like Autos, especially the 8HP, but an XHp 6HP is a fast shifting box. Also I already have a manual BMW and the 130 get driven by my wife and she hates manuals in Wellington traffic. The GM when its not suffering from a dying torque converter is ok, but not in the same league as a 6HP, and but my torque converter is on its way out, and it's about 2k for a rebuild. As you have mentioned a manual swap is big dollars 5k or more. What's up with James 130l? Where is that for sale?

Has anyone had their 130i manually converted? If so how much did it cost? Also has anyone done a GM6L45 to ZF 6hp swap? This article makes for some interesting reading. https://www.xautomotive.com/blogs/news/from-gm-to-zf-6hp

No it replaces it completely.

I never quite got to the bottom of it. It would do it occasionally and in the end I sold it to a dealer.

Thanks Brent, funny this is exactly where I ended up last night. Taking the part numbers out of Real OEM.

Thanks Brent, I am struggling to find struts. I have found some Sachs Z3 OEM shocks but they dont state they are for M Sport suspension, any thoughts?

I have been looking to replace the front struts on my Budget Z3. I found some struts for an E36, but the website says they are not compatible with a Z3. I have sport suspension so that may well be part of the issue, but I am wondering can anyone confirm if there are any differences between an E36 sport strut, and a Z3 Sport strut. I am assuming there may be some valving differences. Has anyone been down this path before? BTW, I am actually enjoying a Sunday drive in the Z3, it's not fast, being a 2l M52, but with the top down its a pleasant experience.

I went and bought a new unit. It uses Linux instead of android. It still allows you to use android Auto or Apple Carplay. It allows a connection to the original BMW software so you can use this set the temp, playe the radio, check the oil etc. It hasn't arrived yet but I will do a review when it does.

I am still chasing down issues with the side impact sensor on the Z3. It was out of the car when i got it, and even after trawling through the internet and Real Oem, I can't work out where it actually sits in the car. The unit looks like this. Can anyone advise where it sits in the Z3?

Pads are easy, FCP Euro, Amazon or another online shop. Rotors can be tricky but sometimes Repco can be ok.

I have had a number of average dealings with Gazeley, my wife likes Skodas. It's just a lack of interest as they just change the oil and dont even check for any other faults. The Superb is dues a timing belt and has a faulty reverse sensor. It has a sticker on the window that says it had a DSG service a few months back. All they say when I get it back is. It needs a transmission service. Complete and utter muppets. In the past I have tried. Vogel Motors, apparently they have a Euro specialist. Only in there for Tyre fitting ex Hper Drive, but excellent service and the front person couldn't be more helpful. Hutt City European, pretty good used them a few years back, seemed to care about their work, more VAG oriented than BMW from what I could gather. Mendoza Mechanical, super helpful and really honest in what they were doing. Pricing was really fair. I dont think their Euro guy is that experienced on BMW. Star Moto, charged me $200 more than I was quoted for a DSG service. Jon at Auto 38, the best. Brendon Foot for my Mitsi ute. $700 for new brake pads, rotors were fine. Powehaus, did a precheck on a 911 for me. Glad I took it into them. Again not BMW experts. Mike Page in Kapiti. Really good but just a bit too far way.