Cheyne 17 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 (edited) Hi, I have just bought myself a 95 E38 740i. Here is a picture of it as it prepares to have its oil, filter and sparkplugs changed. It is now in getting a full groom and tidy up. I am really looking forward to driving it from Auckland to its new home in Wellington. To get it back to tiptop condition I need a set of fog lights and new mirror glass for the wing mirrors. Does anyone know of any for sale? Edited June 16, 2008 by Cheyne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 Nice looking ride mate, I'm digging those E36 wheels on it also. Welcome aboard aswell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 Welcome to bimmersport ... nice car! Oh, and your model code is E38, not E85. And RJS... those won't be E36 wheels, as they would be the wrong offset for the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 Your proberbly right they are the same as facotry 328 wheels mind you, I stand corrected Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 60 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 Welcome to bimmersport ... nice car! Oh, and your model code is E38, not E85. And RJS... those won't be E36 wheels, as they would be the wrong offset for the car. They look exactly like the wheels that came standard on NZ 328i's to me too! Have seen another 7 series with the same wheels/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 They look exactly like the wheels that came standard on NZ 328i's to me too! Have seen another 7 series with the same wheels/ Ahh good so I'm not the only one then. Keep in mind when cleaning those wheels not to use any mag acid of they will go cloudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 (edited) They look exactly like the wheels that came standard on NZ 328i's to me too! Have seen another 7 series with the same wheels/ Well, we're all half right.... Did a quick search and turns out these wheels - "Style 25's" as they're called - were made for E36, E46, E39 and E38 offsets. Edited June 16, 2008 by gannetboy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 Welcome to Bimmersport! Re: The Parts - give either Ray @ Hellbm (Forum Sponser) a call on 021 2 Hellbm or maybe try Brent, Pm brenthartage535 Enjoy your new car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheyne 17 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 Wow thanks for the welcome guys!! The alloys are the standard ones on it. They are 16" I think. You are right about the code being E38, don't know where I got E85 from Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 Welcome mate, congrats on the purchase, good to have an e38 owner join up. I really like the e38 body shape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheyne 17 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 The E38 has been my favourite shape BMW for a long time now, well except for the E30 M3. I have just ordered a set of German number plates for it, which should look a bit better than the New Zealand style plates it has on it now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 Welcome! What shade of Alpineweiss is yours? I think they came in I, II and III. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheyne 17 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 (edited) Thanks. I have no idea. I'm picking the car up from my friend, who is babysitting it for me in Auckland, next week. I'll check then. I am really looking forward to the roadtrip back!! Edited June 17, 2008 by Cheyne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 Have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheyne 17 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 Have fun! Thanks A V8 BMW and 650kms sounds like a recipe for fun to me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheyne 17 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Well, the BMW and I made it home safely. Despite all the weather did to stop us. We had to come home via New Plymouth as the other roads were closed. Welcome! What shade of Alpineweiss is yours? I think they came in I, II and III. It is Alpineweiss II Before leaving Auckland I had new brake rotors, pads and sensors fitted. I was shocked by the size of the rotors, those things are huge!! Some photos: Steve and I leaving Auckland (I'm in the white shirt). Sunrise in New Plymouth Halfway and still smiling. A 7 series must be the ultimate mile-muncher. Refueling in Waverly. I purchased an Abarth Uno Turbo in Hawera on the way home (I think I might have a problem). $60 in fuel for the Fiat and $160 for the 7. Ouch. Fiat and BMW safely home. I've also fitted the German personalised plates. They look miles better than the small New Zealand ones. I've also picked up a set of 18" Style 32 alloys: Which will be fitted next week. I think that they'll be a big improvement over the original 16" wheels. Next on the to do list is fit the replacement fog-lights and replace the rear taillights with a set with clear indicators. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 I wouldnt mind an arbarth Turbo problem.Nice new wheels too!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Nice, looks like you had a great roadtrip! Those wheels will look awesome too. Lots of dish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted July 7, 2008 Nice! The wheels will look great on the car. It's great that you've already started doing stuff to it so quickly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
advantex 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2008 LOL everybody going on about the wheels - I just like the colour, same as mine java script:add_smilie("","smid_5") wink.gif welcome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 8, 2008 Theres a gas station in Waverly?!? Welcome along. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheyne 17 Report post Posted July 8, 2008 Yes there is, but I wouldn't suggest filling up there unless you want to pay even more for your gas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2008 My Family sponsers the Waverly Races (Horses), Not much of a petrol station but 2 good pubs in Waverly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
