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    Haven't had too many in the last 20 years....

    1981 Mazda 626 Coupe (written off by drunk after 3 months)

    1981 Mazda 626 Coupe

    1981 e21 323i Coupe (Ah , my first Bimmer)

    1985 e30 323I Coupe (Sold after 330,000 kms and still going strong !)

    1987 Kawasaki KR1 250

    1991 e36 318i a/4

    Current

    1994 325i 2/m ( Full optioned bog standard , owned for 8 years)

    1996 328i A/4 ( Standard, Wifes run about)

    1964 Mini Mk1 (1330cc Turbo project)

    2001 Ducati 748R (Not standard :wacko: )

    2006 Kawasaki Ninja 650R (wifes)

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    Thanks everyone for the replies :) Does going through a broker cost more... and if so how much extra would we expect to pay (ballpark figure) for the 323i M-sport?

    We're seriously considering selling it atm as a solution to the insurance.

    Interesting how the CSL is classed as a 4 door.

    Yuen ,

    Brokers shouldn't cost you anymore, and can often save you on premiums. I'd try giving John Baker insurance a call. I had the dilemma of trying to insure a motorcycle, with AMI the yearly was going to be $2800 with 3k excess (Was late 30's at the time). JB gave me a deal for the same level of cover with half the excess for $1200 yearly at the time. Needless to say , he's got more of my business. Was a few years back, but JB was driving a Bimmer at the time .

    I notice on my policy's I'm covered for young riders , be it at a higher excess.

    Give them a try, http://jbinsurance.com/ , they may be able to help with the car.

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    Anyone else have this sad sad habit? Post them up!

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    Porsche - 993 RS, 993 GT1, 996 GT3 Cup, 996 GT1, 996 Turbo

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    assorted - Bugatti EB110, Type 57, Ford Deuce roadster, Diablo, Lotus Elise GT1, Subaru 22B, Mitsi Evo 6, XJ220, Lancia B24 Spider, CLK-GTR.

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    Airbrushed CLK-GTR engine bay

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    Dodge - GTS x2, RT/10, Copperhead.

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    Bimmers - 635 Racer, E30 M3 x2, MZ3, MZ3 Coupe, V12 LMR, M3 CSL.

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    Fazzas - OG Testarossa, F40, 355 Berlinetta, 360 Berlinetta, F50, 550 Maranello.

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    Big Macs - F1, F1 LM, F1 GT

    All 1:18

    Yeah , I also have a Small car Mini habbit ....

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    Ah k, interesting. A mate and me had a quick glimpse and couldn't see it previously but guess I'll have to remove more of the deadning or the seats and have a close inspection. Do you guys find the bass difference sufficient with the ski hole removed?

    You'll find the sound deadening on the E30 doesn't drop the bass to much. If you not going to enter SPL contests it will be fine.

    E36 Backseat drops the bass quite a bit, but wasn't too worried; it was the wife’s car with about 300 rms on bass. Had enough bottom end for her and she normally used lower volumes for her music. Amp was running about 10db of gain to compensate.

    I reckon the ultimate bass would be achieved by integrating the ports from the enclosure directly with holes cut into the rear parcel shelve.

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    Bummer, I've got an e30, with no arm rest -- and therefore no ski hole. Was considering cutting some holes in the firewall but keeping its strength [if needed] _or_ I was going to port the parcel like tray when I remove the rear speakers? Guess I will need some filter to stop any fumes getting through though, or should be pretty tight if I make my box right. Hrm..

    It doesn't matter if you've got an arm rest backseat or not. Have a close look at the metal pannel where the armrest sit in front of.The pannel has more tac welds than i'd rememebered , A few light taps with a hammer and chisel each tac weld will pop leaving a nice pre-cut oval hole . You could put the pannel back when you sell the car. (See attached jpg's)

    One is from a pfl E30 323i the other is from a 91 E36 sedan.

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    so i cant remove any of that metal backing from the seats? i was gonna cut some holes through them for 4 inch ports, 2 in each seat, is there any way round it? like certified from vinz?

    The metal firewall at the back of the e36 (and e30s) has been pre-cut for the ski bag accessory thing that appears through the arm rest. If you look close the oval shape metal cover is only tac welded in four corners. A few taps with a hammer and the cover will come out leaving a prefect oval hole (30cm by 25cm) to get sound between the boot & interior. As the hole is already made for the ski bag kit you shouldn't have any warrant issues as no cutting is required.

    However , The e36 backseat as a reasonable level of sound deadening on it , so bass coming from the boot through the hole / backseat combo will drop the bass by about 10 -12 db. I've used this hole to mount a simple IB 12 inch subwoofer up against it in the past. Sub worked well on the e30's due to back seat design, the e36 required more power because of the back seat.

    One thing to consider is that the boot isn't so air tight so you need to be careful about exhaust fumes entering the cabin via the boot (especially if de-cat performed). Mainly an issue if you carry something in the boot that needs the boot lid slightly open.

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    Hey dudes, i blew up my rears, need to no wat size they are in inchs? or what will fit without cutting, i got them out but dont have a inch ruler :blink::wacko:

    E36's either have 4's ot 5 1/4 rears depending on year, very easy to replace , pop up rear grill , phillips screwdriver and you're away.

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    Neal, Im pleased that you feel strong enough to say youve gotten excellent service, but Im not going to stop complaing about the absolute rubbish that I and plenty of others have had to put up with.

    I'll still stand by Shellys,

    I'll share an experience going to another so called specialist in Wellington a number of years back. (Not PAGE BTW).

    The car broke an exhaust stud, no problems with that, a common issue on M20's. Whilst driving the car home going up Haywood’s hill the temperate gauge went off the clock (Very quickly as the e30's do). The result was a blown head gasket and a cracked head.

    What had happened was when they'd worked on removing the broken exhaust stud they'd moved the overflow tank out of the way. They did the repair and moved it back into place. However, the hose that connects between tank and raditor hadn't been checked. The result was the hose was just hanging on and let go about 15 kms later. Car dumped its water and cooked the engine. The specialist argued that it wasn't his problem.(Usual BS about car being high mileage etc)

    Wife and I were left with a $3,500 bill (Parts only as brother rebuilt the engine) and no car during winter for 3 months.

    I won't name the specialist as I think they probably spend time on here and are quite well respected and it was some time ago. If Shelly's had done anything similar I doubt it would have cost me a cent.

    BTW, A few of the Pages guys were at Shelly's when I first went to Shelly's.

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    Could a few Wellington guys stop bagging Shelly's and let the rest of us take advantage of offers such as Michaels.

    The guys probably thinking why did I bother.

    Michael , keep them coming :) How about some discounts on BMW wheels & body kits ?

    I've been using them for 18 years now without issue across 4 different BMW's. I've always had excellent service.

    I know a number of Shelly customers that think the same thing.

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    Lyn Rodgers Automotive (09 534 3363) is up your way and has an excellent reputation for building race engines. NA engines his specialty

    His shop should be able to advise on best treatments to retain some of the strength when removing metal

    (EG shot penning / polishing etc )

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    sweet. will try and check out the back speakers.. i know that the front is the most important.

    The sound i want from the speakers is deep and clear as i dont want to get subs (weight and hassle of taking up boot space).

    any ideas on what speakers i should get?? i was hopnig for some JBL components up front and dont kbow about the back yet..

    Boston Accoutics make nice componets for the front speakers. I have one of their subs in the boot as well. Some of the front speakers are rated at 3 ohms so you'll make a few more RMS's out of most amps. They need plenty of clean power to sound best.

    http://www.bostonacoustics.com/car/car_pro...;product_id=297

    http://www.bostonacoustics.com/car/car_pro...p;product_id=68

    If your not worried about the sounds for the rear passengers then what about some jl stealth subs. They mount up to the rear deck speaker cutouts.

    http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_stealth...il.php?fit_id=2

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    i want to start drum lessons and was wondering if anyone in wellington knows of a good drum instructor or somewhere to get lessons?

    Have a mate that use to teach before having 3 kids , lives near lower hutt. Could ask him if he's still interested in teaching if you haven't found someone .... Neal

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    I had the windscreen on my BMW replaced by Smith and Smith a few months ago, anyway it is now leaking through the seal and has soaked everything in my glovebox. I took it back into Smith and Smith Petone, and was served by a blunt, bordering on rude woman who told me it could not be fixed till next Thursday (when I am conveniently going to be under general anaesthetic!) The Smith and Smith TV advertising campaign shows an old man having his windscreen fixed by a Smith and Smith mobile van many years after it is fixed, free of charge, and straight away. I am happy to take my car into a depot to have it fixed, but over a week seems like a long wait, and still water seeps in, making my car damp, and risking rust.

    I plan to complain to their head office, and insist that the problem is immediately fixed. But what are my rights if the car gets rust or other damage from having water stuck behind the seal?

    I'm not suprised , Smith & Smith Wellington replace the wind screen on my 325 , The fit is very poor , the outer seal has a 3-4 mill gap on one side and the buggers put a couple of small dents in the bonnet where they rested the screen on it.

    I complained to my insurance company about the quality of the work who weren't interested.

    Let ask know how you get on.

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    Based on fuel light coming on (e36) , commute with combo of motorway / heavy traffic / city & urban.

    1981 323i auto 400 km for 50 litres on a good day

    1985 323i manual 450-490 for 50 litres

    1991 318i e36 auto 510 -550 to fuel light

    1994 325i e36 manual 520 -550 ''

    1996 328i e36 auto 530 - 560 '' (a bit suprised !)

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