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Benefits to me Easier to get tyres in 235/45 Cheaper tyres Able to rotate(which ive never done or had to do myself due to my driving style and use) More netural\less understeering(which may be a good thing depending on your use, like you said easier to get the back to break traction I don't need the extra rear traction in a 535i

Yeah i run 25mm front and 20mm rear swaybars which is alot more neutral than stock with staggered setup but id still prefer the benefits of a square setup over it. Where did you get your RE050 from if you dont mind me asking? I want to compare some prices. Found a net price list which lists them @ $250ea for 235 and $330 for 255's which alot cheaper than anywhere in Hamilton.

Im running 17x8 ET20 on front and 17x9 ET26 on rear with the above sizes. Im having problems finding anything i like in both these sizes I was originally going to go for RE002 as i liked the 001's but they dont make them 255\40\17, i could fit a 245\45 but its not ideal and may possibly rub with my lowered suspension. Looked in RE050A which they do in 235/45 97W and 255/40 94W(94 seem highest rating they do according to Firestone shop and Bridgestone nz stock lists) while id prefer a higher load on the rear this seems a good option provided they can source them. Will find out on Monday. Cost would be around 1400k mark. Other options im looking or looked it to: Michelin PS2 - made inquires and am waiting on replies but having them in stock in those sizes when PS3 are out i think i may pushing my luck? and i have no idea what they cost. PSS and PS3 arent available in 255\40\17 either. Toyo T1 sport - ive had T1R.PX4's and CT01 and while they are a decent tyre the sidewalls were way too soft and that was on lighter cars too. Pirelli P Zero - None of the locals to stock Rosso's which id want only Nero and from what ive read they wear quite fast Continental ExtremeContact DW - $1350 inc gst from tirerack + possible custom broker charges and archaic wire transfer banking setup(why the f**k dont they have credit card?). One of the cheapest 235/255 options on their lists and seems like decent tyres. I have CS3 and like them but no way id want to price them up in NZ Ideally id like to get rid of the staggered setup and run 17x8 all round but buying decent alloys and then decent tyres would be more than id want to spend at the moment and i need tyres soon. Any thoughts appreciated

Guessing you didnt end up getting it checked out? Any proof of the transmission being serviced? that would be the first thing on my list

Nice plate too

Looks well kept and appears like he's replaced the EDC shocks with Bilsteins and lowered it which is good. M62 is pretty solid engine and this one has no vanos which id perfer. You can research some of the common issues but depending on the service history items may have been replaced.

Sold sorry

Ordered bits to do mine sometime but opted to get the bits individually. Didnt order parts 1,4 and 6 but got the rest

"This is one of a kind" would make a good tui billboard

Indeed. E34 KYB valving is pretty firm like Bilstein HD rather than oem boges but they arent floaty and harsh like Monroes. Any new shock going to feel better than worn ones obviously but in my experience only replacing fronts or backs with a new condition shock and\or brand shows up the other end

You can buy springs compressors at repco, sca etc for like $50

Needs a better steering wheel

Least he ain't got the M badges on it i suppose

What did he charge you for the conversion?

+1 on manual conversion and supercharged for best money spent and even stroke it like E30-323ti said Id definitely want to keep the R&P steering. If you want a V8 you might as well just wait till ones comes up Not a fan at all of foreign engines myself.

It truly is mint and i do love E34's but honestly you'd have to be high to buy a std as 535ia for 10k

He is seriously concerned about 140,000km?

NZ stars and fern.Good condition but no longer needed $20 for the set

Good Quality Mahle Oil Filter kits in boxes Part number:11-42-1-730-389. $10 Each

I think you will regret putting Munroes in, they're a horrible shock. I dont know who else stock Boge but id give SAS a call (09) 444 1390 as see what some boge shocks would cost you if you want an OEM ride. They gave a real good deal on Boge's for my E38 which ending up being cheaper than getting them overseas and way cheaper than some KYB's i was pricing up locally.

Ive been using it for years with good results

Don't see the point of upgrading if you dont need or want to. The E38\E39 has enough tech for me without getting too complex\more things to go wrong and looks better. Ive plenty of use out of my 7 on long trips and while i dont know about new generations but E38 and previous generations is pretty sure the same as the 5's

I know E32 740i have a 24mm front bar but dont think it would do alot. Will get one overseas if i have to as whiteline dont seem to do fronts anymore.

Yes also some E34's with mtech suspension had a 25mm front and i believe E32's could of been optioned with a 26mm front bar

Sounds like water on the belt to me assuming it only happens once