bradc 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2007 Yep Got it for $4k, put my spare gearbox into it, drove it for a year, did 20,000km's in it, took out the black leather, wheels and stereo and put them into my Legnum ST-R and sold it for $4260, $1 Res auction on trademe Still trying to figure out... how do you know me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
international 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2007 Yep Got it for $4k, put my spare gearbox into it, drove it for a year, did 20,000km's in it, took out the black leather, wheels and stereo and put them into my Legnum ST-R and sold it for $4260, $1 Res auction on trademe Still trying to figure out... how do you know me? lol sh*t Brad from NFC? I dont think I can come up with anything quite as close as this lol... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradc 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 yep but I still don't know who you are??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Get a room. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
international 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 yep but I still don't know who you are??? Holy sh*t Brad...its James haha from Taka branch? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B*Emz 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 I've probably got a spare ring if you two want to get engaged? haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 (edited) Nice car dude. Edited September 18, 2007 by Jake The Muss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queen of Beemas 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 WOW! She is gorgeous! I believe its worth the coin and worth the wait! I am very jealous! After owning my purple 3 for a while (I didnt like the colour at first) and also wanting an 8 series for years, your car is just dreamy to me! Have fun, I look forward to seeing it in the flesh when I'm back in NZ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradc 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Ohh right, didn't even think of you James I just got confirmation from the shipping company that it has left England on a boat and they expect it to be here in 52 days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted October 3, 2007 What a Christmas present lucky bugger! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbo01 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 Damn thats nice! V12 Manual - does it get any better? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 Oh dear that is soo cool and soo different! Im impressed and can only imagine what that thing will drive like. By the way how are u making ur images come up as thumbnails? bit off the topic i know lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradc 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2007 Allan - it had better be on the road by then! I'm keen to turn up to as many meets as possible in it as well Jimbo - no it doesn't. The best combination possible in a car! V12 + 6 speed manual + new clutch + switchable traction control! Boost Junky - It is very cool I'm guessing it will drive like a bit of a barge, but we shall see. As for the thumbnails, I don't know, I just uploaded the files using the link below the post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted October 12, 2007 apparently the 8 is a autobahn stormer.....however i bet the silky smooth v12 ,which are very torquey will feel absolutely unreal....I cant even begin to think what it will feel like as you squeeeeeeze the loud pedal at about 3500 in third as you pull out to overtake a line of traffic on a long uphill.....There was an 850 auto at Page European the other day.....obviously an import and a bit rough too.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
international 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2007 Allan - it had better be on the road by then! I'm keen to turn up to as many meets as possible in it as well Jimbo - no it doesn't. The best combination possible in a car! V12 + 6 speed manual + new clutch + switchable traction control! Boost Junky - It is very cool I'm guessing it will drive like a bit of a barge, but we shall see. As for the thumbnails, I don't know, I just uploaded the files using the link below the post. Hey Brad...where are you now? still seeing Matt much? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sick Puppy 1 Report post Posted October 13, 2007 Nice one man, that's an awesome looking car! Wishing I had $12k for the gold AC Schnitzer 7 series on Trademe at the mo... oh well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2007 Nice 8. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_quer...p;search=Search A few good 850csi videos. Ash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted October 16, 2007 Indeed it is brad Haha yea oh well atleast you got that motor to drive that barge lol and nice too know ur sitting inside something that is nice and solid always good for peace of mind. Oh right I used to have the option when i posted images using photobucket but it seems not to be there anymore... thanks tho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old_Skool_Bmw 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2007 damn thats sexy!!! You better be bringing it down to Welly sometime in the future. wouldn't mind seeing it in the flesh! sounds like you scored a pretty good deal, will be a nice investment i'd say!! Keep us updated with pics when you get it in the country. Lauerence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradc 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2007 kiwi535 - with over 400nm at 2000rpm, it will be awesome for that sort of thing, just keep it in 4th the whole day long! James - yeah Matt was over here last weekend. You should come to my place for Guy Fawkes, pm me for my address. Boost Junky - yeah BMW crashed like 100 of the things and spent nearly $2 billion making it (and that was in the late 80's, not adjusted for inflation) I'm sure it is a damned solid car. Old Skool BMW - I don't know about bringing it down to Wellington, it'll cost the better part of $300-400 to drive down there, and if I do go down I would probably take the VR-4 anyway, cause I can sleep in the back of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted October 16, 2007 kiwi535 - with over 400nm at 2000rpm, it will be awesome for that sort of thing, just keep it in 4th the whole day long! I am sure the performance is "adequate" at 2000 rpm,but .....I am sure we could arrange some more satisfactory accommodation than the back of a vr4! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted October 16, 2007 (edited) BMW crashed like 100 of the things and spent nearly $2 billion making it Edited October 16, 2007 by Boost Junky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradc 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2007 Nahh sleeping in the back of it is great, I've got the factory 7" touch screen, a computer under the front passenger seat and a twin battery setup. It plays through the stereo speakers and gives me about 3-4 hours of movie watching. Then I've got my laptop with a pair of batteries that will give me another 6 hours or so of movie watching, and it has a massive sunroof that is great for watching the rain and stars through. I love sleeping in the back of it. Even better when there is pleasurable company around - how many female Wellington members have we got here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted October 18, 2007 Oh ur in Welly Brad? Im probably moving down there as soon as my conversion is done or not long after. Will have to see this puppy sometime! Luke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradc 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2007 nahh in Auckland, they want me to go down to wellington. Feel free to come up and see me though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites