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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.

Seems about right, add another 5k for a manual conversion and it's in the ballpark.

Have done nearly everything attached to the engine(or have parts to) except DISAs and Waterpump(already done) in less than 10k kms 🤣😭 Car had 176k on it and had been well maintained with service history for the previous 100kish kms it had been in NZ.

Up to 2.5k now, pushing the budget out 🤣

FedEx shipping charges based on volume and weight, springs are bigger and heavier than arms. You're looking at a default $50 shipping to start on anything that has a little bit of weight to it.

Shipping price hasn't changed, was always $80-100 and it gets here in a week FedEx fully insured. That's why you do a big order 😂

M3 control arms are back in stock at a reasonable price on fcpeuro, earlier they were $350US https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-control-arm-kit-5-piece-m-upgrade-bmwmcakit

I have Ohlins adjustables in mine, though I don't know how that would stand up to rally stages. Certainly a substantial upgrade over stock M-sport Suspension. https://www.ohlins.com/product/road-track/1-series-2004-2011/

Saw it pop up on my trademe search and recognised it immediately, still such an epic car. Hoping you get all the money for it!

Bit of a late reply, discovered I'm not getting notifications from bimmersport at all. Definitely my old car, lovely drive and @Brianr70 is a great guy as well!

I would have been keen on this too Edit : this definitely won't fit my car lol Will pass. These grills are so hard to find

I'd be keen on the tail lights. Would need to organise a pick up from someone.

I thought he was being sarcastic, with the cheap reserve price, but it likely does need something major like that done. Owner has replaced engine previously (curious?) and manual swapped the car so obviously somewhat mechanically competent. Seems to deal in/work on cars by their past listings. The fact that they're letting it go cheap and that they're not prepared to fix it is pretty telling.

I've had that kit in my cart for a year or so, it was out of stock for a while. They also recommend this install kit to go with it, is it needed as well? https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-control-arm-bolt-kit-31106763928kt

It's been on trademe for a while, they've lowered the price a couple of grand.

Bridgestone has RE003 buy get one half price atm

I've just seen that 40% off sale on hyperdrive. Tempted to yolo the Laufenns and try them out. Seems way too cheap at $260 for two tyres 🤔

Have RE003s as well. Was recommended Hankooks or Laufenns last time I asked about tyres, will be trying Laufenn LK03 when I replace my fronts

Have they sent you the wrong headers? I swear all the pics I've seen on aliexpress have the o2 sensor in a different spot

Forgot to comment on this but can I send you mine lol My cover has been sitting on the desk for months, went with the stock style in leather with the perforated hand grips.

Pics, still interested...

Idk but interested Edit: I ordered some from Schmiedmann in September last year and they still haven't shipped them 🙄