KwS 2425 Report post Posted November 10, 2012 yeah, didnt think there was much point in giving you a toot.... was in the prelude Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted November 11, 2012 saw a e36 coupe msport 323i TECHNO VIOLET!! on the southern getting off at ellerslie panmure exit... favorite colour for e36... drool.... hope it had white leather interior Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 11, 2012 if it's just popped, it would have to rain pretty hard to get wet (from my experience). Same here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E36 M 9 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 Who was the naughty one in a while e30 wagon on black wheels pulled up by.cops at otara mit ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Of Spades 51 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 That would be me....... No Front bumper is apparently illegal?. Even with number plate showing in visible area... and they thought it needed certing for the lowness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 No Front bumper is apparently illegal?. Certainly is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Of Spades 51 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 Certainly is. Aw, I was told as long as you have your licence plate visible and you have the bumper on (I was missing the plastic cover over the front that covers the actual bumper) it is allowed while its getting repaired?? Or is my boss just trying to get me a ticket?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 Aw, I was told as long as you have your licence plate visible and you have the bumper on (I was missing the plastic cover over the front that covers the actual bumper) it is allowed while its getting repaired?? Or is my boss just trying to get me a ticket?? He's havin' a chuckle on your behalf me thinks. What ya have to do is think "what would happen if i hit a pedestrian with no front bar". Not allowed any sharp edges or protrusions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 Yep all comes down to pedestrian impact, number plate isn't a worry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E36 M 9 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 LOL that's pretty pathetic. Regardless if you have a front bumper or not, if your going to hit a pedestrian the chances of survival are slim. Sheesh. Car looked cool though, I drove straight past you in mine, you didn't look too happy ha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Of Spades 51 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) LOL that's pretty pathetic. Regardless if you have a front bumper or not, if your going to hit a pedestrian the chances of survival are slim. Sheesh. Car looked cool though, I drove straight past you in mine, you didn't look too happy ha Yeah had just finished one of my exams. .... I'd just walked out, jumped in the car and was about to start to drive off when the cop pulls out from Mc D's..... and what do you know the lights turn on and he points at me. wasn't to happy... Edited November 12, 2012 by Euro_M325i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Of Spades 51 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 He's havin' a chuckle on your behalf me thinks. What ya have to do is think "what would happen if i hit a pedestrian with no front bar". Not allowed any sharp edges or protrusions. Aw I thought is sounded funny when he said it. But I did have the front bar on, I just didn't have the plastic cover. Would that make a difference?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 so what was the fine? (bad luck btw, it seems to come at the best of times... haha...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Of Spades 51 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 so what was the fine? (bad luck btw, it seems to come at the best of times... haha...) $200.00 ..... wasn't a good day to be honest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 sigh, seems a bit harsh, could easily just let u off with a warning or like $50 just to provide incentive(?) to not do it again... always trying to make a quick buck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slasH 4 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) from what iv been told, the bumper, if hit a pedestrian is designed to bump people off, without it they will be dragged under the car giving a higher risk of death/injury Edited November 12, 2012 by slasH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 You'd think they'd be better off ticketing all the retards who can't drive properly, in the wrong lanes, running red lights, poor lane control, can't use indicators and cross the centre line. They're likely to directly cause an accident, resulting in serious injury. Of course, up here, that's often the cops though - I've honked at two on my road who can't stay on their side of the centre line and apparently cop cars don't have indicators, especially at roundabouts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 I saw that purple E36 wagon, gold wheels etc on the motorway yesterday. Looks quite nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted November 13, 2012 It was on TM a while back. Not sure how long. He's a forum member, he came to the Show N Shine at Botany 2010 or 2011 can't remember. Cruised out Waiuku way, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Of Spades 51 Report post Posted November 13, 2012 I saw that purple E36 wagon, gold wheels etc on the motorway yesterday. Looks quite nice He works in Mt smart area, e36 328i genuine Motorsport with real BBS, seen him a few times car looks sick! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott_e30 8 Report post Posted November 13, 2012 $200.00 ..... wasn't a good day to be honest. but Sam, why was the bumper getting fixed in the first place? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted November 13, 2012 real BBS You sure?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2959 Report post Posted November 18, 2012 Coolest car at HQ this week, E30 M325i absolutely MINT. Pictures don't do it justice, phone camera and photo taken in the basement so not the best quality. It's got all the cool options - map light mirror, tweeter pods, OBC, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted November 18, 2012 Not allowed any sharp edges or protrusions. Ironically, an E30's bumper is like... a sharp protrusion... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMWTouring 20 Report post Posted November 19, 2012 Coolest car at HQ this week, E30 M325i absolutely MINT. Pictures don't do it justice, phone camera and photo taken in the basement so not the best quality. It's got all the cool options - map light mirror, tweeter pods, OBC, etc. Sure is a minter! drives like new too! i've tried a few times to get him to part with it but he just wont. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites