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first world problem

Tyres up for replacement. After another set of Re11 or the new Re71r Bridgestone tyres.

Ring Bridgestone NZ , don't bring them in , but suggested tirerack

Email tirerack. Informed that they are export controlled and can't send to nz.

Wtf , try for some PSS's , back order to well after I need them

Anyone tried RE55s as a daily plus odd track day tyre ?

Unless you enjoy or do left & right foot braking with heal and toe then with an open mind try an smg.

I'd had 28 years of driving manuals as a preference but have only had a SMG for the last 3. I really don't miss a clutch pedal and enjoy the smg as it brings a different driving dynamic . I still however use the gear lever rather than paddles as a preference.

I'd be more inclined to find and by and M3 that feels tight as first choice and choose transmission type as second. This was my first consideration and its worked out well so far.(60kms of trouble free driving)

Learn hex and the principles behind it. After that treat coding as a conversation

Can you tell me your settings

My settings are ........

I'd like change your settings

Ok

You can change my setting by giving me instructions

Thank you, Your new settings are

Ok I received that, (or I don't understand your changes to my settings)

Please confirm the settings I've sent to you

My new rpm limit is now 7500 rpm

Or. Cheapo $10 hacked ebay software tool plus half the fud on internet forums in terms of advice.

I'd like to change your settings .... send ........love you long time in qweans bestst engwrish

Module ....... I'm now a teapot ...... please take me to the dealer

The thing with coding is start with something basic on a single module and understand it well

Something like a light module unit , the language it needs and the flexibility it may offer in terms on programming. (like lights on for 2 mins after engine off)

Also learn about how the module communicates. Does the module sit on a bus , is they only way to change the module via reading and writing to an Eprom chip etc.

I'd suggest that you get something like a raspberry pi and a few learning modules to get started. It will give you the basics of o's systems and microcontroller control systems. Taking this learning back into a coding car modules will make it seem less daunting. Nice thing about the raspberry is there is a number of apps available for programming or interfacing into various car bus systems.

Was the first owner of this car based in Wellington ? ( MT Victoria or Wgtn City Terrace)

If so it was on old boss's car and I drove it a number of times in the 80s :-)

The maintenance has been high.

Bike spec is somewhere between R & RS. vavle train takes a hammering with RS cams

Peak power is 12250 rpm rather than the usual 10 ish.

Does 8 l / 100 km

Interesting concept

My reckoning

I have a Mini that owes me about $3k per meter

A Ducati that is roughly 5 cents per meter

A 328 that is .10 per meter and the M3 would be about $.15 per meter.

Hopefully the wife doesn't read this otherwise two vehicles will have to go

Got 23 l / 100 km around Taupo (m3) . First time I've seen an expected range of less than 300 km on a near full tank.

Pass me the 1/4 inch or 5 mm spanner please.

Translates well on the metric and imperial sides of my garage

They're not bad eh

Between Taupo and Wellington I got 6.9 / 100km average ( it's down hill though) in low traffic .

I get 26.7 mpg on my 60km daily commute......10.5 in those metric thingies

Jap VICs system toll road card holder ?

And that beeping noise on turn off is a reminder to either return the level to r or 1 position

Others

On s1-s4 you can drop 2 or three gears by tapping the downshift paddle in quick succession (RPM dependant)

S1 mode ignores 1st gear on takeoff to limit wheel torque on slippery surfaces

S6 mode is only avavailbe with DSC off on normal M3s

CSL tune allows full engine torque on gear changes rather than slight reduction on standard smg or half second delay on manual ( interesting enough antadoataly csl are less prone to subframe tearing)

Later mcoupe smg software load has smoother auto mode changes ( running this on my 2002 )

@Dkonsta1

If your handy with a soldering iron its possible to retrofit a controller board and freeview module into the later ibus based TV tuners when you change it over.

On my dyi to do list after finishing off carpc.

http://pibus.info/tv/

Possibly a rhetorical question , but can 02 cars run track mode or do they need the later 03 abs module ?

By contrast I remember seeing a Porsche in a very sorry state parked backwards into the Wellington motorway barrier.

A local indie euro garage lost control on the onramp and spun it across three lanes. Was quite amusing watching the guy in overalls trying to explain to the cop what had happened.

Sorry , roughly right shape but about 165mm across for the Apollo at the widest part.

http://www.knfilters.com/universal/apollo.htm

Without measuring the filter looks similar to the element used in the K&N Apollo setups. Can check tonight

Didn't Hartge do the earlier v12 in the e36 chassis mid 90s ?. Something like an H50 from memory

Check out agm batteries first in terms of price. 285 is not bad ! Paid closer to $500 for mine.

Car has over 50 electronic modules for the car to run well. Cheap batteries are a false enconomy in my opinion.

Can't go wrong with either place IMO.

Think I paid about 160 for a 90 point check. Which is reasonably standard across the dealers

Feaken hospitals......

My little girl is far too used to the routine yet is barely 3.

And this is my second rant in a week....... That will teach me

E61s certainly aren't child friendly let alone adult friendly . Have to remind myself to let it cool down before giving it a clean..

Similar to the daily challenge mechanics have when work on engines no doubt.

Why is it that the "rant" thread is twice as long as the "life is choice bro" thread ?

Are BMW owners glass half empty types or is it just that we can express anger easier than enjoyment ?

Pondering .....

Rant over !

Had a number of machines as the coffee addiction has increased . Most machines initially lasting 3 ish years before pump failure.

Went e61 about 7 years ago, machine has done 1000s of cups, features copper boiler and braided pressure lines on hot water side. alwats has plenty of pressure for shot and steam, never needs a break between cups.

These machines work out cheaper overtime as time before failure is high compared to domestic machines ( exception being Ranccilo)

Bottom looks like a standard box.

I'd be inclined to get one of those custom sub box places in Auckland to make you up one. Light grey speaker carpet is a very close match to the factory boot lining carpet which jaycar sells for that factory look. Then a case of matching a subwoofer for a smallish box and a nice small class D amp power it.

Or ..........go for side firing woofer such as this build http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/build-logs-project-install-gallery/90199-stock-location-sq-2009-e90-bmw-335i-sedan-install.html

But come on guys, that was f'ing funny. Props I reckon.

Imagine being the Porsche driver, 'wtf'.

I reckon.

That z has il6 M3 performance. If a golf did that to me I'd want to shake their hand.