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Bump, have found another car, happy to do 8k for bimmersport members.

It is a whole lot of fun. Single mass flywheel, 550i clutch, and a 3.18 ratio quaife lsd, drives like a go kart

If you have any questions feel free to pm me. I have recently manual swapped my 135i, I used a gs6-53bz box out of a factory manual 135i. It’s really not too hard at all. works like a factory manual cad, cruise control works, reverse lights, mirror dips when put into reverse etc.

Receipt for intake manifold replacement, brake pads, oil change etc. car will come with e90 m3 paddleshift steering wheel fitted for asking price. Will try get more photos over the weekend

Depends on the car, but ideally something on the cheaper end of the spectrum, but must be a wagon. Don’t mind something that needs some work.

All major work was done under previous ownership. In my ownership I’ve replaced front radius arm bushings and front brake lines, no other issues I’m aware of, got a fresh wof about a month ago. previous ownership had major work done, timing chains/tensioners etc, sump gasket valve cover gasket… Have got parts invoice to prove it. previous owner said intake manifold, egr and a few other things had also been done, I can try contact the workshop and see if they have receipts for it still.

Considering selling my 2008 123d as I am after a slightly bigger car. Has done 191xxx kms. would consider swaps + cash your way for a 330/335d or x3 30d (f25). has had timing chain/tensioners done early this year so no issues there. Had a whole bunch of other work too (all done under previous owners ownership). has been a fantastic reliable daily driver that is great on fuel. (6.2L/100km) and plenty of power when needed. has given me no issues only thinking of selling as I would like another wagon or an SUV. $9000 Ono.

I appreciate the offer but looking for something newer unfortunately

Looking for a new project, so not something without issues, but must be reflected in price. Preferably a 6cyl diesel M-sport wagon, 325d, 330d, 335d etc, e90 or newer preferred. Can have engine issues, other mechanical issues, blown turbos, mild accident damage etc. Dont mind higher kms. Cheers.

Been slacking on keeping up with the progress here. Manual swap is all done now, was all reasonably straight forward. Installed a lightened SMF, 550i clutch, all new shifter bushings, m performance short shift kit, braided clutchline, removed the CDV and swapped to a large case 3.08diff with a Quaife ATB LSD in it. Everything works like an OEM manual car, no lights, no errors, cruise control works, reverse lights, mirror dips when going into reverse etc.

Just the 4 wires for the clutch switch correct? One ground, one to pin 18 on ecu, one to pin 3 on CAS and one to pin 41 on CAS? had another look at the clutch line routing tonight, don’t see how I’m going to route the hardline through there, no room whatsoever struggling to even get a welding wire through behind the AC box. maybe I’m doing something wrong… wiring loom takes up pretty much all real estate (looking from passenger side). HEL make a nice soft clutch line for e82 RHD. Might order one of those, but any tips/advice for how you routed the hardline would be appreciated.

Took the car to the Springfield road hillclimb up in Whangarei on Sunday, was great fun but far from ideal conditions for a rwd twin turbo car on semi slicks, absolutely no grip, was pouring down for most of the day. Made it home safely in one piece which ill call a win. Have now began the next project one ive been wanting to for a long time, a manual conversion. Diff, driveshaft, exhaust, intake manifold, starter motor and gearbox are out after a few hours of wrenching on the weekend, really not bad at all to do on jackstands. Have also removed drivers seat, brake pedal, accelerator pedal, various trims, center console, etc. Am now waiting for more parts (clutch,flywheel,diff and various shifter linkage bushings, dssr etc). Have made a start on the wiring in the meantime, removed the auto box wiring, plugged in the manual gearbox loom which is mostly plug and play, just need to disassemble DME connectors, with the exception of two plugs which are missing on the manual loom (most likely all the communication to the TCU). Only issue I can forsee is potentially some ground wires going through those plugs that other modules rely on. Next up will be figuring out the clutch switch wiring to FRM/CAS/DME. Will also need to get a clutch line made as I dont really want to try have to run the factory hardline behind the dash.

Hahah more or less, that’s Ray, he actually built my halfcage for me, great guy.

Looking for a front undertray for a E87, 2008 123d Motorsport hatch. In Auckland, closer to the shore or Avondale the better. Cheers

Tried @HELLBM?