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22 hours ago, NZ BMW said:

I like these cars, I think they’re cool and futuristic. 
 

what’s it like to drive? How’s the road noise when running?

Fantastic to drive, I giggle like a kid ATM, which is kinda embarrassing ?‍♂️
 

road noise is very low, a bit at 100 but still way less then even my double glazed 750, although the tire size probably has most to do with any residual noise.

Handling is good as COG is so low. Suspension can be a bit crashy over uneven surfaces but nothing I have a problem with.

Super responsive steering makes it a little over responsive at highway speeds initially but I feel I’m getting more used to it and adapting already. 
Overall super fun.

14 hours ago, balancerider said:

keep us posted on this one, looking at the 94aH REX atm - probably in dark grey or black though

Would have been nice but to far up the pricing for us ATM. 120ks is plenty for me also

22 hours ago, KwS said:

I cant get over that horrible kink in the window line at the rear door. Having one in your hands, can you tell if there is a reasonable reason for it? 

Rear windows don’t lower and if the window ran fully along I think it might feel a bit closed in in the back, with it dropped I’ve seen lots of vids of kids loving the look out the window because it’s low enough, but it’s probably ‘styling’ as the original concept had that lowered almost to the floor line and looked horrid 

Definitely a Marmite car, but like Marmite if you love it you love it.

its quite a bizarre mix of car really, stylish Imo and all green inside, high like a SUV, full of tech, barn doors, wagon wheels. God it’s mad and it’s about as different as the E38 you can get

So after dailying the V8 and the V12, sanity of some form had to eventually occur.
This has taken the form of a Rex i3, whether that’s sane or not, time will tell.

130ks between charge with the on board generator in case I have to run off somewhere. Was looking at everything from diesel to hybrid and at the end of the day decided to go full BEV. As I’ve got the 750 and 740 and the boss has a E550, this was always going to be a 50 - 90k a day city car so BEV ended up the best choice for us.

I grin wildly gunning it so not sure I’ll get anywhere near 130ks ?

The thing is like a premium go cart, can’t wait to get some ks under the belt and how this BEV journey goes.

Classic B12

Crankcase valve replacement on the V12, not much room, particularly with the main engine loom in the way but not that difficult. Plus with a 12 you get to do them twice ! Yippee

Front wheel bearing replaced on the 740, so now I have a 46mm socket. Bloody nut was on hellish tight as well. Nice and quiet running now

Just now, Allanw said:

You got your moneys worth out of that pulley!!! ?

Every cent ? plus I can reuse the bearings rolling round the under tray ??

Replaced heater control valve and tensioner pulley, old one was pretty fried! Putting it mildly, whole thing collapsed 

Still got a squeaking belt so have ordered a replacement hopefully that cures it ...

Yeah not a great choice, I would look at another Jag but not ex Singapore. But it would ? be warranted and that would be extended.  Leaky gaskets suspension issues couldn’t get sorted, coolant leaks, all sounds familiar ?. Had about 6k or repairs and still not right. Most of that under warranty but excess still paid around 1500

Funny i I don’t have a problem with pretty unreliable BMWs that cost under 10k but a 30k unreliable couldn’t cut it. Moved to a E550 2010 and zero issues ...

Replaced the heater control valve hose lines and started it up, coolant still leaks. Looked deeper, heater control valve aux motor was leaking.

Will need to get a new / replacement ie second hand one. In the mean time since the 750 is parking awaiting a new idler pulley, that lost its aux pump to donate to the 740. At least one working BMW now, ?‍♂️ And a whole lot less skin on my knuckles, PITA place on the fire wall to get to

Yip some nice mpars it would be sweet, love the white and it has a glass roof, pretty rear in these neck of the woods

Auxiliary water pump hose was a bit fried and leaking so replaced that and the lower radiator main hose while I was at it, not to tricky but full radiator out to get to it. Luckily I could get around the aux fan and didn’t need to remove it

Managed to score some genuine low mileage replacement tail lights for $50 each. Bargain really. Nothing much wrong with the old ones but certainly not as dull and in better condition so they can move to the parts cupboard.Some before and after pics.

15 hours ago, Olaf said:

VTNZ, jeez I've had them write down on the WoF form that it's a litre and a half low on oil.  They don't even know how to read a dipstick.  Better they stick to their core function!  Thankfully I've never had any stupid observations about suspension component replacements, and my local always seems to have a BMW keen-bean.

B12 Pro Kit must be nice, Brent.  Given there'd be a TUV cert for it, shouldn't be hard to run that against the standards and guidelines.  Thankfully they've never blinked at my Volvo, self-levelling (Nivomat) also removed.  They were self-contained units with soft springs; replaced with Sachs OEM & H&R Sportsprings.

A much better option for the Volvo I bet Olaf. And yes they also mentioned I was a quart short of oil !

11 hours ago, NUSTAD said:

Great you got a WOF.....VTNZ must have had the riot act read to them by LTNZ as they just failed my GTR for having adjustable castor rods......they have been on there for a decade......insisting on a cert.   FFS.......

they don’t want to carry any risk.

Exactly, too scared covering their arse more then is it a safety risk, wrong agenda altogether 

There was a couple of Stubbs from tubing on the inside wheel well left, plus some evidence of leaking although dry of where they had drained on the inside well.

Yip only noticed due to the new parts, comments like ‘suspension must have been bad if you replaced all that’, like I was an idiot for maintaining things, like most NZers I suppose.

Not commen for them to actually see something good before it’s a death trap

Had the day off to get a few things done. Started with wheel alignment post the suspension upgrades.

Off for a warrant, VTNZ. Ok here we go.

much discussion from the team there on the new suspension. FAILED, requires LVV cert, WTF. (Replaced Self Leveling Suspension and deleted it)

Also failed excess smoke, brake bias. ( has been sitting around a bit). Stupid notes about the spare wheel not being bolted down.

Righto, minor argument at the time, off I go somewhat steaming.

Changed the oil (was going to do it anyway), few emergency stops on the brakes.

Bit of LVV website printing, back I go.

into the revert line, everyone vanishes .

into the office, say I want to challenge the findings thanks, in my nicest management tone. Please wait by the car sir.

5 mins later, nice manager comes out and we have a wee chat, he knew all about it. To his credit said he’ll have another look, on it goes over the pit.

2 of them prode, shine the lights around, ask me about the replacements and then are worried that all the control arms are for a different car. FU summaries my update to them, in general terms.

after much umming and erring, me waving the standards about, they decide it’s acceptable and recheck the brakes, How are they I ask? Perfect no problem now sir. Ok how’s the excessive smoking ( I’ve near even seen smoke out of it)? Revs it a bit, yip that must have fixed it sir.

Great, Warrant passed then, yip.

So once it’s on the window, I ask how do I go about avoiding this next time and get told it’ll be fine because it won’t be all shiny and new any more, oh yeah of cause the dirt clause, missed that in the WOF Requirements ....

I need a drink. At least I can drive to get one

Bump

The owner is a current GM with us and looks after his stuff, moving to Australia though so it’s going.

Recently sold a Good Harley and has a 5.7l Jeep to move as well. I’d say better then most for sure

Work colleague selling his 330i, I know he looks after his stuff and has the money to do it right. Would be a great buy for 5K

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1993604787.htm

3 minutes ago, NUSTAD said:

Awesome.   I see this in my future too......my e38 only has 110km on it but has noisy suspension.......I like the concept of your change.

Happy to take you for a run in it Glenn so you can get a feel on it ?

B12 pro kit all in, replacement rear suspension arms and links while I was there.

Definately a firmer ride but still very compliant, really nice feel. Needs an alignment now to finish off.

First impressions are it’s nicely aligned to the natural balance of the car and will make it more of a B road runner which was what I was after so currently very happy.

Drops a few cms so looking sharp 

We’ve been waiting to move into our new place that was finished in October that we bought in December but council haven’t completed the 224c yet. Council are definitely the problem. In the mean time the poor builder pays the interest on his ‘investment ‘ just driving up the prices, bloody ridiculous