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Anyone do ecu flashes for these cars?  Is that a thing?

4 hours ago, Jacko said:

M3 LCAs, and a K&N if that floats ya boat.

what's the thoughts on an intake upgrade like GruppeM or similar?  Can we source anything in NZ?

i should have asked a better question which was is there an opportunity to upgrade anything with this maintenance?  If I have to buy new parts then upgrading to performance makes sense.  I imagine it might only be in the ignition stuff.

7 hours ago, Blackie said:

I always thought the staggered big rear rubber was part of the character and appeal of the 130. A non-staggered setup (square makes me cringe) just looks like any other car on the road.

100% for me the 130 or 135 with out staggered big rear rubber would lose a lot of character.  I pulled the trigger on Dunlops, and some 400 style 18's, as well as some window tints.  Will post some pics this weekend before and afters.

	2 x DUNLOP SP SPORT MAXX 050+ 225/40/18/92/Y
	2 x DUNLOP SP SPORT MAXX 050+ 255/35/18/94/Y

On 6/15/2022 at 7:39 AM, HELLBM said:

This will be available soon. 2010 N54 Manual 135

Have M Performance Exhaust , OS Giken LSD , Downpipes ,Charge Pipe Intercooler etc plus M3 Seats and M3 Instrument cluster retrofit available as extra options. 

wouldn't mind those front floor mats for my 130i

Always cool to see cars get tuned which you wouldn't expect.  What type of gains did you get?

Definitely helps.  What car did you have tuned?

something about seeing that fat rubber on the rear makes me happy. 

damn that was interesting good find @Jacko

59 minutes ago, M3AN said:

BM Workshop are west'ish, they used to be great but I haven't used them for years, they might be worth asking for the same work, at least to get a comparison.

good advice.  I will get one of the suggested places to quote on the work.

nice, looks like M Tech Autos is out west ways.  Anyone have recent experience with them?

Took the car in for the first proper service in March and finally got an estimate back today from what they think needs doing.  The wallet isn't going to like it. I took it to Eurosurgeon and I didn't have the best experience.  I had to hound them to get any info, never spoke to anyone who worked on it just the receptionist gave me a vague recap from the mechanic and then a couple months later after hounding I get this estimate.  I am trying to be understanding with the disruptions from covid etc might just be a rough time.  Anyone had good experiences with them or recommend someone else to try out west or west central?  After the initial experience I'm a little cautious about taking the car in for work.  Maybe its just a struggle at all mechanics at the moment?

@choo

sweet I think that's what I will go for.  

Do most people run this setup:  225/40 R18 #255/35 R18?

13 minutes ago, KwS said:

at least tuck the tips back in a good inch or so. Looks dumb sticking out that far from the bumper.

100%, those tips sticking out are not for me.

Just now, NZ_InFerno said:

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

interesting...

2 minutes ago, gofaster said:

Wonder if it is a Bimmersport car, and if any maintenance has been done yet.

haven't seen it posted in the selling section.  Seems cheap?  What do you guys think is a fair price these days for a good spec good condition manual these days?

Seems like a good price if anyone is hunting?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3652129142.htm

54 minutes ago, Angelo said:

if you're after for top of the line "Ceramic" tint but dont want to pay 3M price as they start from $450+ 

I recommend "The Tint NZ" they do SunTek as oppose to the more expensive 3M Ceramic and price starts at $280 I think
https://www.facebook.com/TheTintNZ/

My 130i has tints all around(except windshield ofcourse) they are at 25% tint darkness and 75% heat rejection soo its good for summer but I might go back and get my two front windows to 35% as 25% is abit too dark at night specially only when reverse parking.

was thinking about 35% all around, do you have any pics of yours for reference?  Isn't 25% illegal?

if by some miracle anyone has one or comes across one please let me know 

12 minutes ago, M3AN said:

Keep in mind that Hyperdrive have a perpetual sale, pretty confident it's against the law. This isn't to say they don't have the best deal, just that regardless of what they claim, shop around. 

good to know.  

These do seem like good value if they are decent:

https://www.hyperdrive.co.nz/product/4116/dunlop-sp-sport-maxx-050?associated=225692 for $340 or

https://www.tyroola.co.nz/bridgestone-potenza-adrenalin-re003-25535r18-94w-ty5f8fcf2c92.html for $400

Anyone have a window tint recommendation in Auckland?  Anyone use A1?

ya the 40% is pretty sweet,  what size setup would you guys recommend?

215/40 R18 #245/35 R18 - 225/40 R18 #255/35 R18 - 245/35 R18  255/35 R18

Thanks for all the info, seems to be a few sales on so just need lock in some new wheels quick.

debating between 17's or 18's.  I need new rear tires so if I go up to 18's its a good time to do it.  Also planning to switch from run flats to normal tires either way.  What's a good value tire?  Seems like people just default to the Michelin PS4's.

3 hours ago, elias said:

Yes the 135i can be a deathtrap especially in the wet with traction control off, but also very fun, like I said can't really comment on the 130i though, having never driven one, was more referring to how different the n52 engine was to the n54. 

 

Would definitely recommend giving a 135i a test drive though if you are considering it

there's in an interesting manual 135 on sale in Welly that apparently has a factory LSD...

now someone's really thinking