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  1. AbsoluteGary
    How does one best go about this? One of these hacks did that to mine, likewise with the boot model badge
  2. AbsoluteGary
    Yeah goes for about $30 a can at repco but unsure how many colours they stock. I used black plastidip to paint my boot spoiler for a quick and easy alternative to using a flex additive to paint it due to them being rubber. Looks really good and is holding up well to the elements so far. It recommends leaving 30 minutes in between coats but I found it peeled extremely easily having done that and instead did about 6 coats with 5 minutes drying time followed by a couple more and it's holding up alright. Unsure if that was a result of my technique or what, Y.M.M.V
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    Cheers man. As an update to my electrical issues: Replaced battery (got it on warranty) Replaced voltage regulator with new aftermarket part Found the circuits causing my parasitic drain And no more starting issues! Getting new s52 clutch put in this weekend which should take care of that issue as well!
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    Choice will give them a go! cheers
  7. AbsoluteGary
    What do SCA do that tests the alternator? And what do they test for? Battery was definitely knackered and have got a replacement. Charging behaviour hasn't changed however, so waiting anxiously to see if the battery continues to die. Discovered I was reading my Multimeter wrong and my "30ma" draw was actually 300. Fuses 27 and 28 seem to be the culprits for the massive draw so just in the process of trying to locate the cause. Fuse 28 only powers the cigarette lighter and the antenna (which has been removed) so I've just removed that fuse and ignoring it for now.
  8. AbsoluteGary
    Still having issues with battery / charging. Repco charged and tested the battery and because it came out fine, won't replace it under warranty. However I find it hard to believe that a battery that went dead overnight when DISCONNECTED from the earth cable is a working battery. I'm getting 13.7volts at idle after fully charging it however that voltage doesn't change at all with increased engine revs so I guess there is the potential that the alternator is on its way out. You had any experience with stuff like this?
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    Unfortunately went to leave for the dyno day today and it wouldn't start, even with the aid of a jump. Testing battery later on today but praying it's not the alternator, but does anyone know the best place to go for a replacement alternator if that's the case? Coil bracket might be another good use for that Plasti-dip
  10. AbsoluteGary
    Planning on getting my spoiler painted up in the morning, hope to make it early arvo!
  11. AbsoluteGary
    Where abouts? I'd love to dyno it but it's not gonna be any good with the clutch slipping like an absolute slut under boost. Need to get my hands on a new one, or resurface this one
  12. AbsoluteGary
    From what I've been told the following are some of the main modifications: m42b18 Mosselman log manifold JE Forged pistons + lowered CR Garrett t3 turbo Motec m4 ECU with full electronic engine maps + boost control (Had ICV delete) Quaife LSD Turbo cams Getrag 260 Gearbox Koni gas adjustables with eibach springs Custom intercooler setup with superstealthy low profile intercooler Haven't seen any dyno sheets but supposedly puts out about 300hp at 16psi.
  13. AbsoluteGary
    Saw a nice original looking Cirrusblau(?) e30 318i coupe On Lunn Ave today. Looks Sharp! Had a nice little exhaust note too. Owner a member on here?
  14. AbsoluteGary
    Recently became the proud new owner of a particular brilliantrot e30 e318is (+turbo). When I bought it, the diff was making noise, the clutch was (and still is) slipping due to a cheap replacement, the short shift lever was grinding on the driveshaft and it failed a warrant due to the missing highbeam. I've since fixed (or had fixed) all but the clutch and just on the hunt for a decent road clutch that'll take the power it's putting out. I believe the motor was done by Kayne Barrie (or one of his apprentices) in '03 and has been through a few owners in and around Auckland. Here for the knowledge and the know-how that graces these forums and hopefully attend a few meets. Sorry for the shitty quality I-phone photos.
  15. AbsoluteGary
    With all due respect I'll buy what my budget allows. And if that means buying reps so I can get put more money into other aspects that's what I'll do. Genuine or Replica they're better than what's currently on it
  16. AbsoluteGary
    As per the title I'm after a bootlip / mtech spoiler for my '90 e30 318is and a set of genuine or replica 16 or 17in bbs rs wheels with a 4x100 pattern to fit the same car. Will pay cash but can do trades for wheels too.I'm in Auckland but happy to pay shipping. W.H.Y?
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