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  1. 22 hours ago, curryinahurry said:

    Hello, I'm probably too late to the party.

    I'd very interested in the rear bumper covers off the white one if its still available?

    Would you have any means to ship it to Auckland? I might be above to organise my own freight if you don't mind removing it from the car.

    Yeah sorry, the white one is long gone - the grey one is about to join it later this week as well if you wanted the bumper cover off that one? Have to let me know as soon as possible, I'm aiming to have it on the trailer later tomorrow or early Friday to get rid of it.


  2. On 4/22/2025 at 10:31 AM, Olaf said:

    Heya @Mad_Max Geordie, I'd like to give the rear light assy's a warm dry home as spares for mine, very happy to bung you cost of a couple of slabs and freight, assuming you can spare the time.  I'm still in Wellington.

    cheers

    Olaf

    Hey man, sorry been flat out. I grabbed the set off the white one, they are pretty good condition. The passenger side on the grey one is broken, I'll check the drivers side tomorrow in the light and see what condition that's in, whatever I've got is yours. PM me your address details, I'll get them off to you next week.

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  3. So quick update for anyone interested, both rear disc brake setups are taken. White one has gone to meet it's maker, so just the grey one left - and it will probably be gone just after Easter so if anyone is after anything, best to get in quick before it goes.


  4. I'll try measure them in the next day or so and check, first glance tonight suggested they were both the same size but will confirm and can go from there, the discs themselves are probably best being scrapped so you may be able to fit larger discs if the caliper carriers are right - I'll have a good look when I can.

    I'm based in Invercargill so freight may be a pain - do know a courier though who's usually pretty good and heads from here to Auckland about once a fortnight.


  5. Once again, not so much up for sale, having a clear out and am wondering if there's any parts off this a member may want/need (or know of someone that does) anything that's left of these two? For all parts, cost of freight only, and if you're feeing generous, the cost of a box of beer ($30) would be appreciated, or a token amount will be just as acceptable.

    Both are facelift E30's, the white one is an auto 318i with an M40 if anyone is interested in the engine, sump or arms - not sure if the engine even turns over but will start removing it this afternoon. Front suspension and mags are mine, only sitting in it to get it moving. Sadly this one has succumbed to cancer, so I have no qualms cutting it up - I'll be taking the rear drivers lower guard for my own E30. The rest is up for grabs, including the 1990's sex spec rear seat if that floats anyone's boat. 

    The grey E30 is an auto 320i, the M20B20 engine is designated to go to a friend in town here. Everything else is up for grabs, this one appears to be mostly rust free so will look at selling the rest as a rolling shell if anyone wants it - probably best as a track/race/rally/drift car than a full blown restoration. If you're after the shell, I'd be open to realistic offers.

    As per my E3 post, these will only be here for maybe another week, so get in fast - if no one wants anything then it'll all be going to scrap.

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    Update:
    Both rear disc brake conversions are taken, will update with other parts as they go.

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  6. 23 hours ago, jwde30 said:

    Brilliant, yeah no rush

    Hey, so I had a go at getting them out today, no joy - rusted solid sorry. Gave up after 2 hours fighting snapped bolts to get not even halfway. Will still send you the E9 struts once I've picked them up, the subframes are at a friends house atm. Those should come out easier I hope.


  7. 43 minutes ago, jwde30 said:

    Thanks mate, just after a spare set for my e9 coilovers. 

    No worries, if you're not in a rush I've got an E9 front and rear subframe to pick up from a friends place, if memory serves me correctly the front still has the struts attached, so can send both sets at once if that works for you?


  8. 46 minutes ago, jwde30 said:

    Hey mate, what would you want for the front struts?

    I'll pop them out tomorrow, no idea what state they are on or if they are any good to be honest. Yours for the cost of freight.


  9. Having a clear out of things I haven't got time to sort (as may have to move again unfortunately). This one is a 1997 E39 535i, with a trans issue. Bought it a while back with a known trans issue, found and bought a "known good" trans (read: worse than the original) and got wof and reg on it, only to have that second trans develop issues shortly after with cavitation and signs of water throughout it, so it got parked up. Was quite comfortable to cruise in, and the V8 does have a nice note without droning.

    Reg is on hold, last wof passed with no issues, just a comment that the tyres were getting low or on their way out.

    The bad:

    • Trans issue (a 5HP24 to replace this one will be supplied with the car, this one was removed by a friend and has been stored undercover since removal about 2 weeks ago). 
    • Needs heater controls (I should be able to source and supply this).
    • Missing one patch lead from the headlights.
    • Clear coat is flaking badly from being parked up outside.
    • Needs a damn good clean inside and out.

    Asking $1,400 ONO for members on here and will be listed on FB shortly for a bit more, I can help with delivery up to a reasonable distance.

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  10. Not so much up for sale, having a clear out and am wondering if there's any parts off this a member may want/need (or know of someone that does) anything that's left of this old girl. For all parts, cost of freight only, and if you're feeing generous, the cost of a box of beer would be appreciated!

    Not a lot left unfortunately, I'll be taking the glass, roof lining, ashtray from the dashboard, and the intake manifold and carby. Dash and door cards are in pretty tidy shape considering the age, all running gear is still there. Still has the engine (pre-EFI version), trans and all the running gear if anyone needs an M30B25. Any other parts are up for grabs, I do also have a tiny few other random parts (E9 front and rear subframe, can supply a set of seats from an E3 3.0) so ask away if you're looking for anything in particular.

    Grille is there with one tiny dent, these fetch big $$$ when immaculate - that would probably be the only part I would want a reasonable offer for. Tail lights and chrome surround are up for grabs, but be warned - they will come with a section of the rear guards and floor still attached (some muppet used construction adhesive to "reinstall" these, and I wouldn't want to risk damaging them so will cut the whole rear panel out).

    The rest though? Have at it, if you want it first in first served. Car will only be here for maybe another week before it either rusts to pieces or goes to the graveyard (AKA Sims).

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  11.  Na no worries, easy done. They were on an E32 when I picked it up, will have a look too as I suspect I may have a 5th on there as well for a spare. Not in any major rush but the sooner it can be arranged, the better - you've got first option, I haven't advertised anywhere else or anything so definitely yours. Just keep in contact, flick me a text or a message on here and we can sort it out closer to the time.

    Hope the injury wasn't too bad, and the recovery doesn't take long - I know first hand it sucks getting older and having constant injuries!

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  12. 5 hours ago, BMTHUG said:

    Yeah matey. Interested! These would be perfect

    Have manged to grab some photos, not perfect condition but I think they would clean up pretty easily, can't see any major damage or gutter rash. And size is actually 17" X 8" all round. Tyres are probably no good for a wof but that's just my opinion from a quick glance. Centre caps are there, though I can't say for certain they are the right ones - appear to be, but I'm pretty sure there's quite a few different versions of them.

    Let me know if you're interested and we can work something out easy enough.

    Got your text too man, appreciate it - I'll be in contact when I've got a bit more time.

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  13. 7 hours ago, nath said:

    Cool, you have a B11?

    That I do, hence why this would look awesome parked next to it 😎

    4 hours ago, Olaf said:

    @Mad_Max Geordie mate, how is that B11 coming along, have I missed updates?  

    Na you haven't, sadly it got very rundown - parked it up at a friends place while I was busy sorting a workshop out, they made the mistake of leaving it outside with the sheep, so it needs a lot of TLC now. Have been busy moving house and sorting out life and the new shed that's a lot smaller. It's currently in dry storage and I'm talking to a friend of mine who's a panelbeater, plan is to get him to go right over the body, I'll handle the mechanical and get another guy I know (and, most importantly, trust) to try and sort the battery drain issue that's plagued it from day one. Then she'll be back. I'll be updating with progress when I get onto it, it's taken a bit of a back seat atm while getting this new place sorted out.

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  14. 14 minutes ago, mincePy said:

    It looks like it might fit but some of the water passage might be covered by the gasket? Am I overthinking this?

    I'd say you may be, got to remember that manufacturers changed gasket designs over the years to change water or oil flow properties. Sometimes they restricted flow to help the head keep an even temp or warm up faster or slower, or to get more (or less) oil to certain galleries, after discovering minor issues. As long as the perimeter is sealed up, and the gasket is the right size and seals, those are the main things.

    Had the same issue many years ago with an old Datsun L series, and got to the stage I was on the phone to the company that made the head gasket, and they explained that exact thing to me. Bolted the changed design gasket up and never had an issue.


  15. 56 minutes ago, Deano1968 said:

    Sorry, i should have elaborated. I have those parts as well, as the car is complete. I'm looking for new/near new service parts e.g. bushes, lowered springs, shock absorbers, brake boosters, caliper kits, etc.

    Yeah I thought that's what you'd be more after lol. I will recommend a couple of places - Schmiedmann out of Denmark I think they are (https://www.schmiedmann.com/) and Wallothnesch out of Germany (https://www.wallothnesch.com/en/).

    Schmeidmann to me are far cheaper than buying from the US, and shipping is generally incredibly quick (usually around a week). Wallothnesch specialise in NOS for the classics - and their pricing is extremely realistic, though they are a bit hit and miss as to what they have in stock at the time. However, you can't beat around $40NZD for a front indicator lense that's NOS for an E3 3.0, when everyone else was asking $400 second hand.

    I get trade pricing out of Schmeidmann too, so if you get me a list of part numbers they've got that you need, I can see what sort of price I can get them for for you.


  16. I've got an E3 here for parts that I shouldn't need suspension from, also think I may have both front and rear subframes with arms etc, plus maybe a steering column - can't remember if I kept the column. Subframes were removed complete, not sure of the state of the parts TBH so depends on what your plan is. 

    Also hoping you aren't looking for these parts in a major hurry as getting to them is near impossible at the moment, it's a summertime job haha.

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