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Yeah there's something about a V8 alright.

Mate I am glad you got this car, the E60 really is a nice drive and with the mods you have done it will be very rewarding.

Aurion has a 200kw 3.5 V6, and it's a very good engine, revs quickly and is very smooth, everything a good V6 should be unfortunately often isn't (MB are you listening?) Having owned a VZ SS and a 530i , I think the 5 series chassis was a definite step up. However the VE Commodore chassis (2006 on) is streets ahead of the VT-VZ chassis, although to be fair by the time they got to the the VZ it had improved on the original sloppy VT by a good margin. VE with stiffer springs and appropriate dampers is a very good chassis but prone to a bit of axle tramp on acceleration, (Bushes and linkage setup) which was fixed by the time that got to VF. If the Commodore had remained and was built was on the GM Alpha Chassis well we might be having an entirely different conversation as having Driven a Cadillac ATS it's a very good chassis, perhaps even better than Bavarian offerings..........

Prancing Moose that is pure gold, if I had a Volvo I would have that badge

Some of the younger lads I know told me to put an M badge on the 335i, No just NOOOO!

I had a 530i and it was a very good drive. I drove a 545i and it had more grunt but I thought the 530i felt a little bit better balanced. The only thing I didnt like was that my Wife's Toyota Aurion used to show it up at the traffic light drag strip

Ok wise heads school me up on Radar Detectors, are they still worth it and if I buy one in the USA will it still work in NZ? Also what are the good ones.

Sad to see it go to be honest, glad its gone to someone who will appreciate it.

If you ask Hans nicely he might take it to Auckland and I can drop it off to him.

Wellington

I have a complete Getrag 220 its out of a 4 cyl but will fit a 6 by shortening the shift linkage. Has 4cyl clutch, pedals and clutch master cylinder as well. $700

I I am sure it will become clear soon enough.

With my E46, the 27/21 eibach setup reduces roll noticeably. Combined with the excellent Ohlins setup it makes for a very predictable car in the corners. I found having a square setup (RE003) did reduce understeer but to be fair I have never rated the Pirelli P zero Rosso's that came with the car, I suspect they may be past their best and in comparison with the RE003's they were vague and had less grip. The square setup really allowed you to just tuck the front in even without having power down to rotate; there was oversteer if you wanted it although the ASC caught it pretty quickly. In all fairness if I had better front tyres I suspect the smaller front (staggered setup) would work well and probably be neutral. With a manual I suspect you would need less front tyre as you would be more easily able to control the rear. That said ts and auto and by manually selecting you do get some rear control.

Car is sold.

Yes those timing corrections would bother me.

Yes it has its there in winter and not there in Summer, so it obviously heat related. To be fair it's not overly noticeable.

Yellowstuff are supposed to ok for track days with lighter cars, so perhaps the 335i is just a bit too heavy? Maybe you need to swap out front pads on track day events?

Same Same, my hands were too big so I had to call a friend

I was just wondering if anyone could share their thoughts on getting bluetooth installed on a and E92/E90 etc with a CCC system? My car is Jan 2007 and in the build sheet it says it has option 640 Car Telephone preparation. I know companies like Autogravity do this and I think maybe Euro surgeon. What have people's experiences been the two companies and did you lose functionality like CD MD etc?

Yup been there and I feel your pain.

IF you can get someone to apply upward pressure on the intercooler and or piping that made it easier for me to seat my silicone hoses.

Matt, I had a similar experience with my AMS (made in China copy) Intercooler, getting the plumbing connected is an exercise in frustration. However with the addition of my charge pipe the car feels great. Best of luck it will be worth it in the end.

Yeah Its like the blueing on a rifle barrel its resistant but not rust proof, still at least you dont need half a can of brake clearer to remove the preservative.

Just awesome.

This is my new front setup for the 335i. The Pads are Stoptech Street Performance (Now called Sport Brake Pads) The rotors are RDA slotted and dimpled rotors (348mm) with a Black Passivated finish to reduce rusting and it means they dont come coated in oil. The Stoptechs are rated for Street use and light track day use. Reviews seem positive but they are dust makers so I will have to wash regularly.