petone 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2004 Kia Ora all, another newbie here. I've just found this forum after owning a white 1987 318i for over a year. I'm 18 years old and am the proud owner of a 5spd 318i coupe. Its in pretty good condition apart from a quarter panel that some a**hole thought was too straight his liking so he kicked it and left me with a decent size dent. I've also got some rust spots in the sunroof which I need to do something about. I've put whiteline springs in the car and also a custom cold-air intake with the filter just behind the foglights so its away from engine heat. I'm also real keen to put some better wheels on it, ideally 16" but I'm having touble finding some within my budget. I've also got some sounds in there but nothing too major. My next mission is the brakes, i've got decent brake fluid but I'm looking for reccomendations for rotors and pads. I use the car everyday and I'm hoping to spend more time on the track and also doing some gymkanas (is that how you spell it). What sort of brakes are you guys running? I'm only doing the front at this stage as they need replacing anyway. Hopefully I'll be able to post some pics soon. Cheers Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliluya 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2004 hey do you chat in another forum that i go to .. ? canze ? nzicemag ? for some reason i have seen that nickname before .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted June 11, 2004 Welcome chap! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted June 11, 2004 Kia Ora all, another newbie here. I've just found this forum after owning a white 1987 318i for over a year. I'm 18 years old and am the proud owner of a 5spd 318i coupe. Its in pretty good condition apart from a quarter panel that some a**hole thought was too straight his liking so he kicked it and left me with a decent size dent. I've also got some rust spots in the sunroof which I need to do something about. I've put whiteline springs in the car and also a custom cold-air intake with the filter just behind the foglights so its away from engine heat. I'm also real keen to put some better wheels on it, ideally 16" but I'm having touble finding some within my budget. I've also got some sounds in there but nothing too major. My next mission is the brakes, i've got decent brake fluid but I'm looking for reccomendations for rotors and pads. I use the car everyday and I'm hoping to spend more time on the track and also doing some gymkanas (is that how you spell it). What sort of brakes are you guys running? I'm only doing the front at this stage as they need replacing anyway. Hopefully I'll be able to post some pics soon. Cheers Mike motokana* ?? i dunno, maybe im wrong, but thats what i used to take my swift gti in, and win!! :bowdown: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave 2 Report post Posted June 12, 2004 welcome, show us ya pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliluya 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2004 Oh yeah .. btw welcome ... i think you'll like it here ... i sure do .. :thumb: :thumb: They are all a bunch of good guys .. :mosh: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Napier_E36 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2004 (edited) Oh yeah .. btw welcome ... i think you'll like it here ... i sure do .. :thumb: :thumb: They are all a bunch of good guys .. :mosh: except for me - im psycho!!! :D :mosh:(my bad - thankyou shadow ninja - i was 2 mins out of bed and not fully with it.... maybe a wake n bake woulda helped! :pimp: :mosh: :jap: Edited June 12, 2004 by Napier_E36 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted June 12, 2004 Yes, welcome. I'm sure you will find most of us a good friendly bunch, that can help you out when you need it (and hopefully you can help us when we need it) Show us a pic of your custom air intake. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadowninja 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2004 Yeah welcome to the crew. One of these days we'll organise another Wgtn meet. (oh and Napier aint badass, he can't even spell psycho ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318i Turbo 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2004 hey yea gymkanas right but i dont no how its spelt, ull hav to tell me wat car club u no does them, the mg car club used to do grass gymkanas :mosh: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted June 12, 2004 Welcome to the site - sounds like a good baby BMW you got there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted June 13, 2004 welcome. oh yea, pics or ban. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petone 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2004 Hang on I got pics coming, I just been real busy lately. And that would be me on canze, I changed my user name on nzicemag tho. Many guys from the capital here, just outa interest? I wouldn't have a clue who runs motorsport events now, I've been asking around but haven't really got anywhere yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted June 13, 2004 Welcome aboard Petone, there are quite a few of us in Wgtn now (4-5 in petone even). We are overdue for a meet as alot have new/recently modded rides that we all need to have a look at. I'll try and get something arranged early July when some of the palmy guys will be down!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Zwilling Report post Posted June 13, 2004 Welcome to the site, nice to see another Petone res - that makes 4 of us in Petone that I know of, Glenn, Sam, and myself - we're planning a Welly meet on the 3rd of July so you'll have to come along then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petone 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2004 Jeez didn't realize there were so many petone guys here, chances are I seen most of you cars around. I know I seen the red turbo'd one around. I'd love to have a look at what other people have done with their cars. Just another question, whats the most popoular chassis here? E30? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted June 14, 2004 Welcome to the site, nice to see another Petone res - that makes 4 of us in Petone that I know of, Glenn, Sam, and myself - we're planning a Welly meet on the 3rd of July so you'll have to come along then I'll come down to welly for 3rd of July. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Zwilling Report post Posted June 14, 2004 I'll come down to welly for 3rd of July.Nice, it'd be good to make this a Mega Meet, details about it posted in the meetings forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted June 14, 2004 I'll come down to welly for 3rd of July. Awesome Andrew, be good to catch up!!Are any of the other Auckland/hamiltron/Vegas crew making the trip?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted June 14, 2004 i might see if i can get time off work........ill try cruise shotty with andrew, although dave will prob nab that.....or just pray that my car works Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Napier_E36 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2004 yeah i like wellys - so ill be there - and i got a mate who has just imported a s14 that was built for drifting, so itl be great to take that for a thrash!! count me in, ill make it in me diary! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave 2 Report post Posted June 15, 2004 although dave will prob nab that.....or just pray that my car works served.... i already called it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted June 15, 2004 So anyone wanna hook Dave and I up with a place to stay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted June 15, 2004 dave dave dave. that its refered to as being "skooled" as in in you taught him what calling shotty is all about.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Zwilling Report post Posted June 15, 2004 So anyone wanna hook Dave and I up with a place to stay?What level of comfort??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites