sobanoodle

7 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

So anyone that has requested their information to be private and confidential will not have their vehicles included in this data.

That explains why I cannot find mine in there... Discovered this database about 6 months ago.

3 hours ago, KwS said:

They do kinda target two very different markets though, so hard to just say "but that's m5 money". 

Yep, shouldn't really be comparing the two, completely different target audience imho.

M5/M6 = performance

D5/B6 = getting from A to B in comfort (and pretty damn fast still)

2 hours ago, Azukamii said:

Also, when did you get the BMW? I thought you'd still be team Subi! (im-a-bus on clubsub) 

Haha spotted you awhile back, thought you were more of JDM type of person

 I'm on my second beemah now, reckon I've had enough of subs for now at least. 

Flick me a PM if/when you decide to place an order. 

1 hour ago, qube said:

Happy to combine it on micks if i can find everything i need. Soba? Pm me what u want and ill see if i can add it up 

Will do in the arvo, namely a couple of filters as I do not really need anything else. Maybe a set of wipers depending on what they have there.

Kind of lean towards genuine after reading a couple of reviews on Bosch etc.

1 hour ago, Gabe79 said:

Compared prices to FCP Euro?

Nope, cheaper (with shipping costs factored in)?

To be honest I mainly look on ebay for smaller bits and pieces (genuine products).

Anyone from Auckland placing an order? Need a couple of filters but don't want to pay $40 for shipping

2 hours ago, balancerider said:

I like having the electronic service record updated and I haven't found any indies to do that here in Wellington. 

I have no issues updating service records in iDrive's service menu , will go under 00000 rather than xxxxxx BMW (i.e dealership).

59 minutes ago, balancerider said:

Yeah the microfilter is absurdly expensive ($150 + GST) for a part that costs $20 USD on ebay.

Do 3er have one microfilter or two? 

27 minutes ago, balancerider said:

~$350 from Coombes Johnston

I could certainly live with that and save myself a bit of time...

Got quoted nearly $1,100 for a vehicle check/oil change/microfilter replacement.  I have addressed the last one with a set of genuine filters for $70 and 20min of my time, saving a few hundreds.

On 2/3/2019 at 12:07 PM, balancerider said:

yes - we're 10ppm sulfur for diesel and petrol since mid 2017. basically equivalent to Europe. Australia still allowed 150ppm in 91 atm. 

Which means LL-1 can be used?.. What oil are you using as we have similar engines?

Not that keen on paying $500+ for an oil change at my local dealership   

On 2/3/2019 at 12:07 PM, balancerider said:

Also, unless you're tracking your diesel, 5000k oil change interval is way OTT.

Not that I was going to follow that advice anyway (N54 crowd mind you). 

10 hours ago, Gaz said:

LL04 is designed for diesels as it is low ash output

The more I read about this the more I am getting confused.

This thread in particular and low/high sulphur comments. From what I can see NZ diesel is low sulphur. 

A bit more hijacking sorry.

Where do you get your oil filters from? And air filters? eBay or locally? 

2 hours ago, Gaz said:

5w30 is the correct oil for your car and all modern Bmws expect for the M cars

Do I need to pay much attention to LL-4 vs LL-1? 

2 hours ago, M3AN said:

@sobanoodle: unless your manual or dealer says to use 0W then I wouldn't, it's unnecessary in our climate, even in the deep south. A 20W is probably perfect for Auckland but they're few and far between.

Yep figured that out already.

Fark sorry I completely forgot ?

Alright, looks like either 0W-30 or 5W-30 will be just fine. The problem is that it has to be BMW LL-4 (C3) rated and majority of them are LL-1 only, any suggestions? 

1 hour ago, qube said:

I can get it a bit cheaper any day of the week in case anyone misses out let me know

Can you get 0W-30 as well? I am assuming that's what I need for a 640D (N57)?

I know it is not an M but I'll grab an Alpina B6 please. 

5 hours ago, Eagle said:

Tyrerack have plenty in 20" sizes so must NZ Bridgestone again, always the option import. I can't even find them listed in common size 245/45R17 on NZ Bridgestone website but it maybe incorrect.

 

 

Good to know. Went with Dunlops instead. Got a good deal and ended up paying less than I would for a set of RE003 under thier 4 for 3 promo.

Do you even need Meguiar's SkratchX 2.0  if you're using a regular steel wool?... I mean you can quite happily use some Jiff for a fraction of the price  

Was considering S007 too but... they do not come in 20".

I have them installed on mine, Toshiba as well. 

Should have a how-to pdf  that I used somewhere, will have a look for you.

Fark that's a nice selection! Regret selling my IWC pilot, should've just kept it...

1 hour ago, M3AN said:

Family Q  + Longines + Tissot + Casio (dive watch)

Took me a few moment to realise that Family Q wasn't a watch  

Don't have a barby but can compensate for that with a few watches... a few Breitlings,  a couple of Tags, Longines, Seiko MM300  + Tuna can + SLD005, a Tissot and probably something else I keep forgetting about.

1 hour ago, BlackrazorNZ said:

along with watches

Share some pics!

24 minutes ago, balancerider said:

Forever paranoid I'll drive into the garage with bikes on roof.

You won't be the first one to perform that  

Roof racks + bike carrier not an option? 

Finally switched to non-runflat tyres. What a change, transformed the car significantly!

Went with Dunlop SP SportMaxx 050+ 245/35/20 at the front and 275/30/20 at the rear. Did not realise how massive 275/30 look when off a rim...

$350ea fronts, $375ea rears fitted/balanced

Would highly recommend Tyretech on Archers road for those in Auckland. Very competitive prices and good service.