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    Honda Integra Type R (late 90's). Cheap to build, easy to get spare parts, easy to get more horsepower, pretty reliable and cheap to buy. The Jap import type R comes with a factory LSD! 5 of my mates have them and they are doing 1.20's - 1.23's around HD with just intake and exhaust mods, coilovers, seats, belts and semi slicks!

    Most fun you can have for under 10K and faster than an E30 :D

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    The wear ratings are somewhat dubious,

    The Pirelli P zero assymetric we had on the X5 had a rating of 420 and they did 17,000km

    The 050's on my 328 have a rating of 140 So logic would suggest they wouldn't last the 25,000 km I typically get out of them.

    To be fair I don't think you can really compare the 2 vehicles. One is over 2 tonne and one is closer to one tonne. Also I am guessing that your X5 hasn't had the amount of suspension work that your E36 has?

    Considering that both tyres are essentially the same construction you would expect the X5 to wear faster. The Sportpac is also known to "like tyres" and I am guessing your driving style would also contribute to the wear on the X5 ;)

    The bar set by Conti, Pirelli and Michelin is higher than that set by tier 2 tyres and the Goodyear IS Michelins tier 2 tyre brand.

    As you comment one does adjust but if the opportunity prevails we all know we would love to be back on the Conti / Pirelli P zero Rosso that gave us the superb level of feel and precision some of us seek.

    Definitely swing towards a tier 1 tyre next time on the 328 unless I get an M3 first.

    I have to agree that the Goodyear is essentially a lower quality tyre but reading between the lines are you saying that Michelin have a financial interest in Goodyear?

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    your right. has to be same type on each axle e.g. both directional, brand doesn't matter. can be different front to back though eg directional front asymmetric back.

    you also need to have the same speed rating on each tyre and the load rating must be within + or - 2 of each other.

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    shadow chrome

    shadow chrome or hyper black is a generic name for the type of finish, it is not actually a specific paint code.

    If they are an aftermarket wheel (replica) it really depends on which factory they came from as the colours in the shadow chrome will be a slightly different blend from factory to factory.

    It is just about impossible to match unfortunately and you will struggle to buy a can of paint off the shelf.

    If they are genuine you may have more luck as BMW may have a paint code for them

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    Not helpful in the slightest but hey..it made me feel better

    I have a similar story as well. We just went down to Taupo and back in the family Airtrek. I thought I would alter my driving style slightly to see if I could get better fuel mileage. Instead of putting my foot down and the car changing down gears to get up a hills at a constant speed, I kept my foot steady on the accelerator and let the car naturally find its own speed. End Result - 70 more kms out of a 50l tank of gas!

    Slightly helpful but prob not: My tank (e38 735i) averages around 14L/100km around town and will easily average under 10 on long trips (9.9L/100km to Gisborne and back, and that was driving it pretty hard through the gorge between Opotiki and Matawhai both ways).

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    You turn into the closest lane to you... not fking hard.

    It's even in the Road code, bet the derpy c**t that fails at it would try rage and moan. I think I might print this one off..

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    Yep... pretty simple and if you want to move across to the next lane... "give way to your right" applies.

    How does this affect Bus lanes? i.e bus lane on the LHS. Does the bus lane count as a "lane" or they just turn straight onto the R/H lane?

    It is a bus lane, why are you driving in a bus lane? Unless of course you are driving a bus :P

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    get an alignment

    thanks for your post but it is pretty irrelevant.

    I was trying to get Ron to explain his post in less technical terms. I can understand the first two sentences but the 3rd and main one loses me. It wasn't a smart ass comment, I really do want to understand what he is saying :)

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    Excessive toe in usually causes scrubbing on the outside

    Toe out usually cause inside shoulder wear.

    Excessive negative camber is only needed if you need to run high static to get some dynamic camber , increasing caster means you can get good dynamic negative camber with a lot less static .

    High static belongs in the 80's with manual steering and low caster .

    Later RWD cars run more caster

    And in layman's terms..............

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    Small market, higher buy price, higher specked cars, higher mark up.. it all ads up. The BMW experience is second to none, after sales service has always been fantastic and other brands could learn a lot, this does not quite justify the pricing but does go along way as to why BMW are still number one premium brand in NZ.

    smaller market - yes I agree with

    Higher buy price - yes I agree with

    Higher spec - absolutely not! The UK have a far bigger and better option range!

    The BMW experience being 2nd to none? Maybe at the moment, but this may well change given the attitude that seems to coming from some of the members on here that work for BMW. If they are displaying their disdain at UK imports, how many others at BMW will be doing the same thing?

    Our tiny population is probably at the base of the population. We just do not have the buying power needed to compete globally. Someone told me that most distributors buy through Australia. Obviously they have a luxury car tax. Could this have something to do with the higher pricing?

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    Do it. If it has an international warranty on it (as it should), BMW NZ won't have a leg to stand on with regards to honouring the warranty. If they follow normal procedure, you may have to pay any repairs (if needed) up front and claim them back from BMW.

    This is 100% true. There has already been a precedent set in NZ Law where the local Ferrari distributors tried to make life difficult for a privately imported Ferrari that had a warranty issue.

    Am quite sure (not 100%) that there is no warrenty what so ever on new imports like this. BMW NZ don't want a bar of it.

    Can find out for sure.

    It is an INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY, you can't contract out of a warranty simply because you didn't sell it. It doesn't matter if you don't want a bar of it, it has to be honoured.

    Who is the BMW salesman Graeme?

    There is international warranty, but you're going to have to claim it back from the original dealer that sold the car, not your closest service agent.

    I highly doubt this, what about worldwide recalls? Especially on 2nd hand Jap imports. Are you suggesting that the owner should go back to Japan to claim the work? An International warranty means just that, it is international. As the official agent of a product, you cannot contract out of a warranty. If you do choose to make life difficult in terms of honouring any warranty claim, all you are doing is damaging the reputation of the brand.

    If it was me, I would be trying to do the servicing on these imports, at least that way you can make some money from it, and when they go to upgrade their vehicle, at least you have that relationship already with them and they may buy from you in the future.

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    mmmm looks nice but out of my price range. How much extra does the chipping gain and a what cost not only for the chip but extra fuel used in gaining the extra HP.

    Funnily enough the fuel usage generally becomes better. Talk to Hans about it. I had a chat to the guy who does superchips and his TD Peugeot is averaging less than the factory states after being chipped.

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