Mark86

Such an awesome build dude. I would love to take a few snaps of it!

Epic project! Well done

Hey All,

Putting myself out there and hoping there is someone here that can help.

I am traveling to NZ at the end of this month on a visitors visa to attend job interviews. I am planning to immigrate with my wife and kids to join the last (almost) remaining family we have in NZ. I have frequented forums most of my live and I know that us petrolheads stick together and are always willing to lend a hand to assist.

With that said I am trying to arrange as many interviews and meetings with companies as possible and just generally put the word out in hopes that it makes my job search just a little easier. 

I am currently a Marketing & Sales Manager for a short term credit provider and have years of experience in sales, marketing and general business management. I have been in contract with recruiters and have been hunting on Seek and Trade me.

If you know of or are looking at hiring someone with my talents please could I ask you to shoot me a pm. Any help will seriously help me out.

PLEASE HELP A BROTHER OUT!!

9 hours ago, EUROHO said:

there is a legal limit of 100mm off the ground for the lowest point of the vehicle (excluding bumpers,skirts etc,Including chassis,diff,etc), if you use adjustable suspension you will have to have your vehicle inspected by a LVV (Low Volume Vehicle) certifier, this also applies for other modifications to engine capacity,engine mounts,suspensions,seatbelts, exhaust, blah blah list goes on bru, Good news is I will be going for training to become and LVV certifier this year

Sweet! You going to be my new BFF, haha

Thanks for a all the advice guys, appreciate it. I will have to see what space I have available in the container before deciding on bringing anything extra.

On another note. What are the countries regulations on modifying cars. Can I slam the crap out of a car or is there a limit?

Epic Build thread! Looking forward to more!

4 hours ago, Kepes said:

And that's a good approach to take! I would like to maintain the oem look exterior wise too. Will be interested to hear what route you go down with coilovers and how you like the ones you pick. I'll probably use K-sports. 

Like SJ said, if you can bring in an LSD you'll likely be saving money. 

No build thread as of yet but I'll definitely start one once I begin the project. Anyway, good luck with the move and everything and look forward to hearing about your build once it's underway. Plenty of help here so if you've got questions just ask :~)

Shot bro. I will most likely go XYZ as I have had experience with them. Looking forward to your thread.

15 minutes ago, EUROHO said:

Awe Mark! Welcome to the Forum bru! A fellow South African here originally from PMB, Natal is truely here. I would suggest sourcing a couple 325is drivelines and bringing them over with you bru. You could make some good money with them here especially the dog leg boxes which I know can be picked up for fockall! I am based in Auckland so when you come flick me a message and I will point you in the right direction to find an e30

 

Hey Bro, small world. I actually grew up in PMB. Moved to Dbn end of Primary school. Used to go to Bisley Park Primary School.

Thanks for the advice. I definitely look into that.

Hey Kepes,

Thanks for all the info. I don't plan on getting too heavy into modding yet. I follow a "less is more" oem approach. So I will for the time being just look at a decent set of wheels (or 2) and a decent set of coilovers. From there I plan on going through the whole car and replacing old parts for maintenance precaution (bushes etc), and then tackling any bodywork that needs sorting. Once I am happy with it I will be keen to dump a 325 in with either throttles or turbo. I knowledge is quite limited so it will be a very long process I would imagine.

Looking around SA you could get cheap coilovers (Jom) for around R5500.00 ($550) or XYZ for roughly R12000.00 ($1200.00). So pricing is quite similar. Steelies on the over hand are dirt cheap at around R2500.00 ($250) for 15" 4x100 7.5J/9J.

I will be bringing a container with household goods. No customs on anything older than 6 months so I would get away with additional costs.

Location wise I am hoping on getting employment in Hamilton as we have family there, otherwise I will be looking at Auckland. I am in marketing so will most likely find more offers in Auckland. Time will tell.

PS: you have a build thread I can follow?

Still Available?

Hey all,

Mark here. Currently in South Africa, but immigrating to NZ next month. Really looking forward to making NZ my families new home! Such a amazing country. 

I have always dreamed of building a e30 since I was a little kid. My father-in-law had a minter of a '89 e30 320i that just sat in his garage, tried to buy it from him for my first car but he was a d1ck and wouldn't let me. 

Anyway, decided that this year is my year to build my e30. But, before I do that I was hoping you all can help me. I have the option of bringing some parts over from SA that could work out alot cheaper. I am wanting a set of BBS RS and a set of widened steelies as well as coilovers. Can anyone shed some light on the costs of these in NZ? 

Oh and how does WOF and Rego work there? 

Cheers for now,

Mark86