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the cleanup continues and dug a number of front brake calipers up to see the light of day again. these came off e38's, think their a factory sport option. 4 big pot brembo styled as pictured. have 2 sets available 1x set complete 1x set, one caliper assembled/ other stripped down, ready for assembly plus have 2x hoses to go with. $300 / a set
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more bits found.... 2x L or R ? it raining so can check later. tidy 2 of the same side, one base. a couple e23/28 dash clusters, probably were going when removed - hence saving but good for parts a couple m30 distributor caps pls leads aftermarket/smaller m30 front pulley, less drag on the amazing hp delivery. may fit other engines... not 100% again, ask for a pic over txt $100? for the lot
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came across this while the cleanup continues. used for diff coolers, but anything oil related should be fine. i had it briefly on the 537i, to scavenge the turbo oil drain . ( turbo was very low mounted, great for weight/space, not so for drainage ) $120 should be all good cant load a pic on here, i'll text it cheers
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cleaning out the shed, as the m5x/e28 engine swap will probably never happen. i did come across the titled unit. came from a rusty shell, pick a part Onehunga. at least 10yrs ago. can courier if needed. $100 ? cheers, marty
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WTB: Brake upgrade for e28 (540i, 750i brakes etc)
topcat replied to Kodachrome's topic in Want to buy
hi, just saw this reply in . fitted a e32, 750/ 25mm unit. if i were to do it again.... there will always be a next time.... i would fit pedals and remotes setup, that way would be able to increase the pressure/shorten the stroke -
hi, just saw your post. everything got cleaned up around 4 years back. try silver fox aka Dvaid Lawrence out waiuku way
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WTB: Brake upgrade for e28 (540i, 750i brakes etc)
topcat replied to Kodachrome's topic in Want to buy
I had adapter brackets made to connect the e38 factory brembo brake option to fit e28's. rotor is hugh though, from a e60 550 from memory stopping power was/is quite eye opening. can't fit all 17" wheels, but will fit all 18's -
Hi all, Been a while since i've posting here, but here we are. currently we drive a e91 touring, its been a a good car, but we're getting older so its time for less sporty driving positions and more thought given to hips/knees etc. im not keen on the size of the 3, but since i dont get to drive it much..... 3L diesel would be my preference, but any of the petrol variants will be fine also. currently have viewed a number vehicles, ranging from '06-'09's, but most look like a family have camped out in them for a couple months. So...if you know of something, any where in the county, willing to catch a plane etc, give me a hola, cheers-marty
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Wheel refurbishment and repair recommendations - Auckland
topcat replied to Jacko's topic in Wheels & Tyres
i have used macweld in drury. they dont paint, but the welding,machining and polishing is very good. plus, they are heaps cheaper then arrow. they stand by their work -
Cant believe this cheap piece of cheap motoring is still in my ownership, but thats ok. the car is now at BM Warehouse's yard in papakura, so can be viewed by call Brent, 021 433600 price will need to increase, sellers cut etc- call Brent for details cheers, m
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hiya, bumpage and more info, 8 months of WOF and REGO, expires in jan '18. 235k showing on the clock. hoodlining-black is tidy and not sagging. seats have good support and the drivers memory feature works awesome. auto dimming mirrors etc drove it last night, positive/responsive feed back from the steering and, for a 2.5L, is not disappointing, ( prefer 3L and up), with the wife's driving(mainly m'way) (can confirm,late breaking and hammers the mash pedal off the lights) the OBC is showing 62km/hr average and 11.7km/L trans shifts smooth and generally a solid ride. could do with a wash/clean....... i did mention it, wont repeat what the reply was said.
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hiya, bumpage and more info, 8 months of WOF and REGO, expires in jan '18. 235k showing on the clock. hoodlining-black is tidy and not sagging. seats have good support and the drivers memory feature works awesome. auto dimming mirrors etc drove it last night, positive/responsive feed back from the steering and, for a 2.5L, is not disappointing, ( prefer 3L and up), with the wife's driving(mainly m'way) (can confirm,late breaking and hammers the mash pedal off the lights) the OBC is showing 62km/hr average and 11.7km/L trans shifts smooth and generally a solid ride. could do with a wash/clean....... i did mention it, wont repeat what the reply was said.
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The wife has just up-graded to an e91 touring as she is carting crates of avo's/kiwifriut from katikati weekly, so the old faithfull needs to go. was her daily for the past 2 years and has been very reliable. it it showing its age with a crack in bumper and a worn base of drivers seat, passengers mirror has a black cover and a little wrinkled from the glue reacting motorsport - black hoodlining and black/grey seude interior. staggered wheels(?) not sure, spare matches the other 4. glass sunroof etc viewing would be prefered AC is working well and has a pioneer head deck. factory unit in boot. i asked for more piks to post but........ sometimes to get things done - you have to do th.......... anyways, 249ks on clock, engine oil and filter changed at 10k intervals and the trans filter/oil done at 200k. has warrent/wof etc.needs to go- cars in auckland/manurewa. think its an honest car for $1800
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yep, havent forgotten. cheers
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cheers for that, already have a set of 15's, so all good. might just have to get the welder out again to fab up some new brackets/axles to make lower the deck height. thats what saturday avo's are good for- right?
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need to update the trailer wheels etc. x4 looking for basket weave's of something, not 100% what e30's came with stud pattern- 5x120 cheers, marty
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sorry for the high-jack, but that car looks familiar.(having owned/resto'd around 4 e23's) got a front-on pic?
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leaning to 'take the whole package', but... can look at engine/gearbox setup.
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ive done a turbo + engine for this model. nope, not much room in between the rails, but with creativity i managed to fit both top and bottom mount hairdryers with room to spare over the years. the down and wastegate pipes are the trickiest. current setup has to be the simplest. not the most efficient, i confess, but for a few hp's lost was made up for ease and everything unbolts etc easily i could be enticed to part with my current setup........comes with cert might save you several months + fustration