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  1. Repco have 5W-40 on sale at 1/2 price for those who use it, and other stuff https://www.repco.co.nz/on-sale?cid=email-2024-02-21-EM-Feb2&mkt_tok=NzI3LUJRRi04NjQAAAGRaOaNaV5huJJs3nqGl0mBaf4txaYkOfBqkoTdwZJKbew9aygaYk24NtsJlAiyp2mVt9pNvfxyAkcgco8CVO5Ka48C2qGCZMByfwxnoHiqVOM#view=catalogue2&saleId=13222&page=1
  2. Supercheap is at it again - cheap Castrol Edge 5W 30 and discounts on other types Cheap Penrite 5W-40 Others discounted also
  3. I have not had a problem insuring any of my cars with Classic Cover, even after selling my early 90's "classic" which was the first vehicle I insured with them.
  4. I've only just noticed Supercheap with my Radar detector on sale, unfortunately only until around 3am Wednesday I have used this for a few years on trips and rate it. https://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/p/uniden-radar-detector-with-gps-uniden-dfr7nz/599759.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkKqsBhC3ARIsAEEjuJjeCbyyvbnXVL3LmcmIwZLgtBohj0Mn7hagnKSuC2JUADeHwfip8q0aAtODEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
  5. gofaster

    N55 Intake

    like this? https://afepower.com/afe-power-54-12202-magnum-force-stage-2-pro-5r-cold-air-intake-system
  6. I have some style 208's if you are open to options - see For Sale thread
  7. Supercheap is at it again with some oils 50% off, including Castro Edge 5W-30 for $55
  8. Staggered set of style 208 rims. ET49 18x8" running Altenzo Sport Comforter 225/40x18 tyres 18x7.5" running Nexen Nfera SU1 215/40ZR18 tyres Bought them a couple of years ago but sat in the garage since. Some small marks and curbing, but in pretty reasonable nick. See pics for tyre tread. Christchurch based, happy for buyer to arrange shipping or local pick up. Fire away with any questions, happy to arrange viewings. $400 for Bimmersport members before any bids on the TM with auction start price of $430
  9. Elias. Out of curiosity how do you prime your engine oil? I have done several oil changes now and just fired her up 😲
  10. Ask around your neighbours for any video footage
  11. If all drivers drove safely for the conditions and anticipated traffic flow then most of this shite would go away.
  12. Call Basil at Autopassion. I have paid $995 for their stage 1 tunes on several cars. Talk to him directly rather than what their website quotes for power as it is not up to date. No plug in boxes used, an ECU remap or whatever it is called.
  13. a bird in your engine bay that scarpered when you drove off?
  14. Hi. I had a IBS fault code so want to replace the IBS cable. Not sure which cable to buy as FCP and Turner Motorsport show slightly different pics to what is in my car. I have a 130i with a N54 manual conversion so assume i look up the N54 cable. Mine looks like attached (although small blue one is detached to prevent Water pump going crazy) The closest one is the Turner pic but the negative terminal end looks a little different. Any ideas? Cheers, John
  15. living my dream, all the best with your build, expect some in car at some stage.
  16. and some more Skope Classic Beemers that original looking 3.0 CSL is a wee honey
  17. Here is an N18 manual on Facepage, no sunroof if you can live without that. Otherwise looks good. Located ChCh. Well priced to cover cost of trip. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/946369403407909
  18. If you were looking at an R53 Cooper S, this fits the bill, looks quite well looked after and has the Chrome pack (water bottle reservoir needs changing as prone to failing) I did not like the random response to my question re S/C oil change as no oil should be left to the max (or manufacturer) change date. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mini/cooper/listing/3940188374?bof=0z41NWF3
  19. Check this link out too https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/2nd-gen-faqs/325329-n18-engine-important-maintenance-items-and-common-issues.html As Kelvin suggests get an N18 if you can, they pop up for around $10k, just gotta make a quicjk decision as they tend to not hang around too long and my own list I built up when looking at R53 Cooper S and then latterly R56 Do all electrics work (switches, gauges)? Check Oil level – water in oil? Check Water, oil in water? Does it use any water? Squeaking suspension Rattle on start (timing chain) Look for oil between bell housing and engine (rear seal) Look for oil between crank pulley and timing cover (Front seal) Rocker cover oil leak, around back by exhaust manifold Rust – lift boot seals and door seals, signs of corrosion + underneath Check carpets are not damp Clutch pedal heavy, sign of worn out Also check hill start or clutch slip when applying brake pedal while accelerating Worn flywheel – rattle around bell housing Clutch depressed and rumble or whine is Clutch release bearing 6 speed Getrag from build date July 2004 has a BKE drivers side sticker on transmission or cast onto the end plate (earlier BKA ones had different ratios) R56 - Timing chain, Fuel Pump,Coking up
  20. Thanks for the info re SubaruT's (not really a contender, it is just different) and the suggestion to keep the N54, but I want something less complicated and newer. A Mk7/8 Fiesta is my favourite at the moment, they handle well out of the box (as my ST150 does), you can add a tune and have bolt on set of semi-slicks for track work, and I dont need to be at the front, a big grin would do it for me. Certainly no autos/DSG, have to be in control of my changes particularly into and out of corners. Cheers, John
  21. This piques my interest more, something a bit different. Will add to Watchlist, thanks Gaz.
  22. I think these would be a hoot, but at each price point the Fiesta ST would step up.
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