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Was also recommended these lines too! That's quite a bit cheaper than the Hel lines.

I was recommended HEL lines, that they would meet specs. Now I just need to source some 😁

Car went through WoF today with no issues, only needed a license plate light bulb! But they did note that the brake lines are starting to crack. I had planned to replace them when I do my rotors/pads/sensors with some nice stainless lines. Apparently I need ones that meet nz requirements. Was planning to get some off ebay but not sure if they'd meet those specs. Any recommendations? Can always go oem but I'd like the upgrade if possible.

Solenoids or other Vanos issues normally don't show up in the dash error codes. Definitely should own an OBD2 scanner if you own a modern BMW. Essential tool.

Vanos Solenoids could be a likely candidate, definitely want to scan and check error codes to be sure

Yes it was mine. I bought it from the guy who imported it originally from Singapore, who was very misleading about the cars condition. There's a bimmersport ownership thread on it. My bro in law handled the sale for me at the time.

5 seems high, but there could have been more imported over the last couple years.

Looks like my BMC CCC screen had started delaminating, it's getting on now and it's time I got it replaced. Any screen/android system recommendations? To mount in place of the existing fold out screen. Also if there's any installers down Wellington way who could install an Android screen, or supply /install that would be sweet too.

Fcpeuro Order two 1L cans, one for flush and the other to fill. New reservoir with filter is also cheap from fcp and worth doing.

That'll buff out

The Ali headers are down to $500 shipped https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005003623706153.html?ug_edm_item_id=1005003623706153&pdp_npi=2%40dis!NZD!NZ%24 378.90!NZ%24 329.65!!!!!%402102f7a016685056090411001da245!12000026542908933!edm&edm_click_module=alg_product_1_8775622640&creative_img_ind=1&tracelog=rowan&rowan_id1=aeug_edm_23868_1_en_US_2022-12-05&rowan_msg_id=deviCOWS_23868_%24cc55364c656d4920b065c11794e69f04&ck=in_edm_other&gatewayAdapt=Pc2Msite

That's really nice and tidy

Yep works a treat, I do 3k just to be sure. Or driving around at 50-60 in second/third if you're just commuting to give them a clean out every now and again.

Yep that's correct, operating on no sleep is bad kids.

FCP euro, was $350Nz delivered during lockdown. Probably be cheaper in the Balck Friday sale tomorrow

That's either Pandoras box or a great deal

I need another filter so happy to buy one off you if you buy the pack lol Otherwise I'll get the pack, think one filter was $20NZ on fcp euro before shipping. Good deal.

Price is for one tail light only. Very misleading auction by that seller.

There's usually 20-30 though that slowed down the last few months. The free selling yesterday has brought a few out of the woodwork. That le mans blue manual in Porirua 🤦

Yeah I have a weird ring effect as well. I'm not brave enough to do a home lens replacement haha

It definitely needs a road trip or two, just gets run around Welly. All bulbs were in there, I was surprised too 🤣

It's got replacement halogen bulbs inside which aren't stock, my guess is they're giving off a bit of heat and over time have slightly distorted/damaged the inside of the lens. Or something else has got in and caused some corrosive damage, but that seems unlikely.

Yep for the 130. I've seen the lenses online and had read about them being replaced. I was going to do that myself, I have another kit with multiple levels of sandpaper here atm and then was going to buy some 2k clear. But the lens is pitted inside so figure a new lens would get the best finish. I've got a voucher for a pro place that can do the headlights, so I might just take it there and see how it turns out if they can take a fair bit of sanding.

Anyone know if this is available, or someone who does it in the Wellington region? I've done my headlights previously with a kit and they've yellowed again, was thinking of taking them to a pro but the plastic is in rough shape and probably would be better off getting a new lens put on if that's possible.

Bit of an update, have acquired more parts courtesy of FCP Euro including a new accessory belt and tensioner, replacement power steering reservoir with fluid as preventative maintenance and an oil cooler gasket kit for a slight leak from the cooler. I haven't fitted anything yet, nor any of the pile of mechanical parts and cosmetic bits I've accumulated previously. One day 😅 Will start working on small bits with the weather improving. But I have recently fitted new to me stock tail lights courtesy of @Angelo At the last WOF couple months ago it passed with no issues, though noted there was water in the right tail light. Turns out there was crack in it and some damage, not sure when that happened. Previous owner home tinted the tail lights and it hasn't aged well, I'd been planning to replace them at some point with Dark lines but they're quite hard to find. As it so happened @Angelo had his old set of tail lights so I snagged them as an ideal replacement and they've worked a treat. A massive improvement on the back end, really freshened up the look of the car and de-aged it. Plus no more water ingress.