Neal

Had quite a bit of fun trying to get the processor to power on the amps via a relay. Turns out the relay used more current that the two amps combined. Removed the relay and the amps powered on. Finished off the remote on and processor looms with Molex connector and tesa tape

Next came the setting the input levels for factory system, iphone 6 input and car pc digital input. I did these by ear as don't have access an oscilloscope. I did set the amp outputs via multimeter to avoid the chance of output clipping into the speakers.

I found that the bm53 tuner RCA mods didn't quite have enough to drive the high level inputs on the processor. Ended up feeding it both the plus and minus differential audio outputs from the bm53 tuner. The drop in sound quality was noticeable by doing so. Looks like the output stage on the tuner is the limiting factor in the factory system.

Next was to remount the amp racks and mount the amps into the small storage tray. I'll run the system like this for a few weeks.

Connected the speakers and sub and gave the processor a basic tune just giving it high and low pass filters according to speaker needs.

Processor features time alignment on all channels as well as 1/3 octave equalisers on every channel. Will set these up later once the speakers have has 50 or so hours use.

Tried the different sound source inputs. Factory cd / radio sounds ok , iphone 6 with lossless music sound good. Car pc with flac via digital output sounds excellent.

Only issue so far is the 5 1/4 mid bass in the front has a hole in the sound in its lower bass registers. I'm running steep filter on these so may drop this a bit further down. Really don't want to cut holes in the door behind the driver.

The ski pass bass has worked out well. Without a doubt the Cleanest sub bass I've had. Even if cranked to silly output levels I get no rattles. The spg555 / passive radiator can move some serious air. Goes low with detail and bass timing is good.

Next stage is to work on mounting processor control , mouse and iphone in console area somewhere

Had mine done, I left mine a week longer in the car than I should have.

Mirror leaked on the way to repair which lifted the black rubber paint off. The new versions don't break down like the originals.

Another option for repair is sending them to radar-mirror.com . A number of "remote displays" devices can be mounted in the mirror.

Baz

You could add something link a Dension BT lite gateway (ebay ) . Gives you steering wheel control of iPhone music , has USB in and also acts as a hands free phone kit . Will also support portable hard drives full of music up to 250 gig.

HK subwoofer is an easy way to go. Will pretty much bolt in and you only need to punch out the two pre-cut metal holes in the middle of the rear parcel shelf.

Otherwise if you have the rear ski hatch back set just get an 8,10 or twelve inch sub and build a custom box an fire the sub through the ski hatch, connect an amp via rear speaker output. Just ask if you want more info on how to do this.

Trying to find my report from the M3 , report at the end of 25,000 km was fine, oil was still within spec and metals contained within the oil was low.

Manufacturers suggest the intervals for a reason. I'd only change more frequently if doing lots of track days.

You'll also get good a packing up the area regardless of car.

You'll be amazed at the amount of stuff that will fit in a e36. On the annual holiday I manage to get s baby jogger, Porta cot, toys, baby bags, 7 pair of shoes ( I impose a shoe limit on the wife) three adults bags, the wife, mother and daughter and a couple of fishing rods. I reckon I could get an additional two packs of cards in the boot if needed.

Bigger the storage srea, the more stuff you'll cart around.

After a year of no sounds in the car managed to get into a state where I'm dialing the system in.

Seem to have plenty of clarity with a kilowatt on tap.

Next is to tidy up the console area.

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Pictures on the car or it didn't happen ?

Noticed corner weights last time beaurepairs did a wheel alignment in the wife's car

Go on Neal an early Chrisy present plus it's only just down the road, chuckle

There have already been comments from her that needs to be obayed.

Personally I don't see an issue with taking another 14 years to have the second one ready for daughters 16th birthday

I'm surprised, thought it would be more around $12k mark, but I really don't know.

No rust, or if there was any it was cut out and replaced properly (i do think i remember him saying it did have some rust but that was dealt with during the restoration)

It's in Wellington,

Seatoun Heights.

Pop me a pm with your email address and I'll get some pictures from you. I'll post on the Wellington mini owners club fb page.

Car could be worth more, above 10 k and your getting into collectors that start getting fussy about everything being original including engine. Looks like everything on it other than grill and engine would be original spec. ( unless deluxe model)

Condition looks at top end though !

mk1s in this condition I'd say $6 to $9k providing it has no rust. If it's a Deluxe maybe more.

Which part of the country is it ?

Damm, have a couple of mk1s myself otherwise ........

Aren't these in the bmw dealer format from a few years back ? I suspect the owner got these remade via BMW this year.

If no one can answer I'll pop him an email

Went to a function tonight. on display was an immaculately presented nut and bolt restored M635 csi.

Stunning !

Them new fangled E34 540i

More at the e12 535i / e21 end of the 80s with those new fangled e30s...... I mean how could anyone possibly modify or yet afford one of those......

Move 30 years on from now the next gen of car enthusiast will be dumping 3000 nm's electric motors in f10s

Use to hear the same aurgments from the Hotrod / Streetmachine boys in the 80's

Reminds me of the old guys at the end of the muppet show.

Please take it in the humor intended.

http://youtu.be/NpYEJx7PkWE

Few years back

Living in London, coming up to Xmas and the wife asks "what do you want for Xmas " my usual reply, "a Ferrari would be good thanks" knowing that we are unlikely to get one.

Xmas roles around and there's an envelope. I'm thinking cd voucher, show tickets, clothing vouchers. Open to discover a voucher.

Couple weeks later we head off to Silverstone F1GP track and I get to drive a Ferrari around the track at a reasonable pace.

Was seriously impressed with the last x6m. We drove it back to back with my m3. They are far better than you'd give credit to. Twin turbo v8 m engine and the weight just disappeared. Great interior as well.

Added a Sony aux and iPod module to the wifes e36. Seems to work with iphone 4s & 6 which isn't bad for 2006 gear.
Just need a 40pin Firewire to 40pin USB adaptor and it should charge the phone as well.

^that is exactly what I did,

BMWCCNZ weren't interested in my invite,

however the enthusiasm here made me think i could do it for you, but ended up loosing over $3000 due to people pulling out.

Bimmersport has held about 5 track days since i have been a member here, more before that I am sure. Not a single one has broken even, let alone make a small profit to pay for the organisers time etc.

Sorry Andy, got a bit caught up at the time you asked the Bmwcc club to join in. When I checked your thread it appeared that you had a full grid, hence didn't advertise.

Apologies for that.

Booking track days is quite a financial risk. It's hard to fill enough places to meet hirer costs .Typically they require cross subsidies or a few clubs or groups to bankroll the event. I think all but a few car enthusiast groups are having the same issue.

On a fun scale of 0-10 with 10 being really fun, that pic is definitely a zero.

Where's your sense of fun ?

I take it Toms after the rhd version ?

More tyre choice in 18s if moving away from standard Michelin pas ps2 combos

In terms of rims Check out lm20 rims. Very nice for the price compared with bbs lm series .

Btw those factory 19 inch rims weight the same as factory 18s so not too bad for 19.

Haven't done the three above with mine ( driven mine 50,000 km) so could be fine on all items.

Smg is supposedly harder on subframes but easier on the gearbox so you'll never be up for 20k replacement.

Rotors do wear quickly but have more than likely been done at this mileage. Otherwise your looking at about $2.8k for the dealer to do rotors and pads.

Mate owned owned one in this color and sold it about a year ago. Find out if the car was owned in Wellington before this. If it's my mates old car then it's been better maintained than the majority of m3.

Fantastic car to own. Car has plefty of driving charisma. I haven't tired of mine in 3 years and hope to keep rather than replace at a later stage.

Maybe something like the Belkin brand ? sold where ever iPhones are sold.

http://www.belkin.com/au/AV10128-Belkin/p/P-AV10128/

Would it be possible to add a 3.5 mm audio jack into the standard iphone 6 design ?

Come to think of it the fronts had about 1.5 to 2 mm and the rears had 3.5 mm. But in the M3 smg you can adapt the dsc for for disparit tyre sizes by pulling back on both smg paddles for 50 meters at over 60 kph. I had done this.

Not sure how tyre change adaption would work for 330d ( or manual M3).

Maybe try holding down the tyre pressure monitor button whilst moving for 8-10 seconds ? The tps will re-learn the rolling circumference for each tyre . Maybe it updates the dsc system ?