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    So here is the long awaited update/not update.

    I ended up returning the china DP after hearing about so many fitment issues (probably should have kept them 🥺)

    I then purchased the VRSF 3" catless downpipes with the high temp coating + VRSF 3.5" Street exhaust to pair them up to.

    I'm currently installing them (have been for months now) and I can't get the DP's even close to where they should be. The rear turbo DP seems to be in the correct position, but the front turbo DP is miles off. I have loosened both v bands and tried rotating them but the front one is still way off.

    Does anybody who has already installed them have any tips/tricks to make them work? 

    I'm at the stage now where I'm going to have to take the car to someone and get them to cut and weld the exhaust to match up to the DP which isn't ideal.

    Any help much appreciated 

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    Hi all,

    I'm currently doing some routine maintenance and changing my Oil pan gasket.


    When I was putting the oil pan back on, half of a bolt dropped into the oil pan (see photo attached) not actually mine but the exact same situation

    I have found a replacement bolt kit on FCP, but I'm not 100% sure exactly which one I require. 

    https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-screw-set-aluminum-11410426472#description

    Includes the following bolts:
    x6 11417529984 - Torx screw M8X31-AL - Oil Pump To Bed Plate - 10Nm + 90°
    x1 13627530413 - Torx screw M6X16-AL - Chain Module to Oil Pump and Block - 4Nm + 45°
    x1 11117528896 - ASA-Bolt M8X37-AL, AW - Bed Plate - 10Nm + 90°
    x7 11137529982 - ASA-Bolt M6X20-AL,AW - Oil Deflector to Bed Plate - 4Nm + 90°
    x4 11417529981 - ASA-Bolt M6X30-AL,AW - Oil Pickup to Bed Plate - 4Nm + 100°
    x1 11417529983 - ASA-Bolt M8X123-AL-AW - Oil Pump To Bed Plate - 10Nm + 180°

     

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    Hi all,

    I'm on the look out from some 18” wheels for my E46. Something factory with better fitment. The wheels I have currently are very sunken. Not sure what offset is good for a daily driven sedan. 

    I have a crack in one, hence looking for new wheels (I will get these repaired and keep as sparse) Thought I’d have a try here first see if anyone has something laying around they would be happy to part ways with. 
     

    I will be lowering the car in the future with a nice set of Eibach Pro-kit 

    Thanks

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    On 6/2/2022 at 3:04 PM, Sammo said:

    Car looks great - very much USDM ' ZHP' vibes, especially in Imola.

    Just did my E30 parcel tray with this - worked well - just use very light coats and then brush in with a soft bristle brush and repeat until you have good coverage and penetration - just be careful not to spray on heavy as it will saturate and 'clog' the fibers if used aggressively.

    Its a nice dark grey. I'll use it for my carpet too.

    https://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/p/dupli-color-dupli-color-vinyl-and-fabric-paint-aerosol-paint-charcoal-grey---311g/324092.html

    I used 1 and a bit cans but you could probably get away with one can if you stick to light coats (mine was mega faded).

    The colour is Hellrot Red, looks quite red in pictures, but has somewhat of a pink tinge to it. 
     

    I used the same stuff but the matt black. Got it done today and gave the leather a good clean while I had most of it out  not even one clip gave out and managed to reuse all oem clips which is a first for me  

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    So I ended up picking up a completely different car as the one I viewed was rough. Couple of oil leaks, the roof had been painted Matt black. Straight pipes exhaust etc etc. 

    I ended up getting a 2004 325i in Hellrot Red with only 111kms. Full service history until the guy who I got it from, who did all the services himself. A stack of receipts and old WOF’s. 
    The car is super clean as it had only done 8000kms in the last 5 years he has owned it. Full new Pcv system, cooling system and a few other bits and bobs.  
    I have since I picked it up converted it back to stock oem rear taillights (had some sort of AliExpress looking LED lights) removed the hideous AliExpress angel eys which were wired to constant and just a good clean to get ride of the moss on the exterior. 
    oh and I’ve removed the m-sport colours from the front grille. 
    Full black leather m-Sport interior is immaculate, no wear or tears on the leather or dash. 
    it does have a faded rear shelf which has gone a kinda blue colour and will need to be dyed if it can come out? 
    18” oem wheels need a refurb and new tyres all round and this should be mint. 

    What do you think?

    Im still undecided on the front lip! It’s a genuine BMW full carbon fibre, but I don’t know 🤷🏼‍♂️ 
     

    Also, going to swap the LED side indicators back to OEM. 

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    I have found an E46 I really like down on the South Island and I’m heading dow there next weekend to have a look/pick up the car. 
    it’s a 2002 330i. 

    Any things I need to look out for? Any major faults?

    The guy who currently owns the car is a mechanic at a euro shop and he said there’s no issues with the car at all. 

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    7 minutes ago, jon dee said:

    I used Bimmercode to change the type/rating and then used MHD to register the battery. Don't know how kosher that is but it seemed to work OK for me. Beats dicking round with a laptop and that crazy inpa/insta stuff :)

    Cheers... 

    Is BimmerCode worth buying? I’m in two minds if I buy it or not. 

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    44 minutes ago, jon dee said:

    MHD has a "register battery" function listed under RESET ADAPTIONS. This is only useful if you are doing an exact 1 for 1 replacement with a new battery. Otherwise you will need to code changes to to the battery type and AH rating. 

    Cheers...

    Yes, that’s the issue I’m running into. As I’ve gone from standard lead acid to AGM. I have registered it with MHD but I wasn’t convinced it would have changed the type and ah rating. 
    I thought it would have given me some options, but I guess not. 

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    Hey,

    just checking in here as I’m in the market for a 330i or ci. Not looking for a pristine example (also not looking for a rot box), but something pretty clean as I’m sure it will turn into a project of some kind. 

    Happy to have something that “needs a few things sorting” to make it decent, and have a tinker around. 
     

    Thanks. 

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    Is anybody able to register my new AGM battery for me? I thought I could do this through MHD but from what I can see from YouTube need to use IMPA and my DECAN cable has decided to stop working. Wellington based if anyone can help out? 

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    20 hours ago, Philica said:

    I've been running the ots maps from MHD/wedge for stage 1/1+ for the past few years. Massive difference in performance and definitely worthwhile. Butt dyno would guess the claims by MHD are within the ballpark.

    You'll heatsoak the intercooler a little bit when pushing it on the road but it's fine otherwise. Personally ild flash the tune then upgrade the intercooler as you realise where the limits of the stock system are. Ild definitely change it if you plan on track use. 

    The exhaust burbles are fine and sound alright but personally wouldn't run them unless it was a weekend only vehicle. Could be a complete coincidence but I had to replace an oxygen sensor a few thousand kms after having it on medium. It feels like they're not great for the life of them but that's just my personal experience. 

    I think this has happened to mine. I added to burble tune and have suddenly got black soot coming out on the driver’s side exhaust. Now the passenger side has started. What makes it worse is I didn’t have it on very long either. Not my thing to be honest. 

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    On 1/10/2022 at 3:42 PM, HalfJobHarry said:

    Oh yes please, do share some recordings....once I'm done with this round of upgrades exhaust is next on the hitlist. 

    Will do. Hopefully should have some time over the next few weekends to get some work done on the old girl. 
     

    The VRSF exhaust is massive 3.5” right through 😎

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    11 hours ago, HalfJobHarry said:

    Hi all,

       I have an N54 pan gasket and bolts order stuck somewhere in the FedEx failure machine with no ETA, I have my pan off and want to start getting my car back together :). 

    If anybody has or has a decent source for these parts local to Auckland please let me know. I'm preferring to collect in person as postal/delivery services seem super unreliable at the moment. 

    I'm not *quite* ready to go any pay the dealer markup :D

     

    I have a set but I’m down in Wellington. I will need mine soon ish though. I’d be willing to ship mine up to you if your really stuck and when yours arrive you ship them down to me? 
     

    how long have they been stuck in Auckland? I got my exhaust which I ordered from VRSF and the same thing happened to me (approx 10 days after original delivery date) just before Christmas and all of a sudden they were at my door. I didn’t get an updated eta or anything. 
     

    let me know if your desperate and I can help you out. 😎

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