Sammo

My old one needed a little crack repaired by the current owner while LSD and subframe bushings were done and that car was an auto for 145 out of 160km and I never launched it in my ownership... was quite surpirsed to hear that!

Pretty much!

Such a great colour on a PFL

Love their whole range! Definitely interested in looking at Cquartz later in the year after I get some paint work done. For now she gets a coat of Hydro2 Lite every other wash which keeps everything slick and beady.

Ceriglass went on with a machine - worked really well to remove that typical rain spot etc by type ‘film’ that never seems to come off.

Finally dusted off the DA Polisher that’s been sitting in the basement for a year since I bought it to prep car for the Brit and Euro show: Wash Clay Wash and dry Spot Carpro Clearcut (heavy cut) Carpro Ceriglass on windows (remove etching / water spots) Carpro Fixer (medium cut) Carpro Essence (Light cut glaze with sealant and fillers) Carpro Elixer (High gloss Si02 spray sealant) Also refinished headlight lenses and detailed all black trim with Carpro Perl. Really, really happy with how it came out - and the car already looked pretty good - took out almost all the minor scratches that would show up in certain light and just looks great now. Also got a new alarm fitted and the install is much tidier now - he removed a crazy amount of crap from under the kick panel - the remote is half the size of the old one which helps too. Still waiting on workshop to book me in for the gearbox / clutch / who knows.... but car probably hasn’t looked this good in 10-15 years.

Wondered if it was the same one, quite a strategy. Perhaps it will be half price for Easter weekend only - get in quick - this won't last!

Saw that, 1km down the road from me 😳

Yeah, she will certainly be getting a few more Birthdays this year 😀

Yeah, she will certainly be getting a few more Birthdays this year 😀

New about 5000km / 12 months ago

Car is really misbehaving at the moment! Gearbox / clutch vibration getting worse and worse so am booking it in March to get the box removed and taken to Kayne Barrie for assessment / rebuild - possibly be in for a new clutch as well… Ancient alarm / immobiliser has always had a few quirks but has really started playing up recently and keeps arming itself while the engine is running - booked to get it removed and replaced this week. Also have an intermittent rattle under the car I though was a loose heat shield but is still persisting at cold idle… Speaking of idle, car is intermittently a little grumpy on cold start (smells very rich and a bit stuttery until warm like it’s an old carbed car) - not sure if it will help but I do have a coolant temp sensor to install (the one that tells the ECU the temp) and might get valves adjusted too (workshop reckon a few sounded noisy and wasn’t running quite right). Will be tarting her up for the Brit and Euro show in Pakuranga on Sunday so at least she will look pretty. Trying to remember what I spent my money on before 😂

Yup, every month for rest of year - insane turnout this morning too - around 1500 plus cars I would guess.

Meguiars Cars and Coffee is on tomorrow as well - should be a good one - Mount Smart Statdium 9am.

Pretty good effort for first BMW mate!

New workplace buddies:

Lachs number one

Yup, as I understand

Thought I had it watchlisted but can't see it anymore, but the Silver Tech 2 with 330km but very clean with loads of work done went for low 40's amonth or two back, I believe. And a Tech 1 was bidded to $38,500 but closed without hitting reserve.

Took car in to get my clutch / driveline vibration looked at properly - has been bothering me a bit for a while and seems to be getting worse (or me becoming more OCD about it). Was assuming a clutch related issue as its mostly through the pedal and goes away as soon as pedal is depressed. Shop reckons it is actually the gearbox - an input shaft bearing? (think thats what they said - there has also been a light rattle at idle in neutral with the clutch out). Still there overnight (safely inside) awaiting the view of an expert who rebuilds a lot of these boxes... Does not sound like a cheap issue 🙁 At least the interior is nice!

Upgraded the work (and play) from home office as I decided the E30 wasn’t enough of a money pit. As close as I’ll get to driving Group A DTM E30 M3!

Think I sold mine for $150, replaced with the rarer Piano black which I paid $300 for. Mine were not as nice, but probably just keep them unless you get good money.

Want: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/m/listing/3973307648 Want: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/other/listing/3972570033

Don't worry, she was safe and sound by the time it got gnarly!

Much better photos though!