Off to the UK- anything I should get for Beemer?

[Sick Puppy 1]

Hey everyone, I'm having to go to the UK next week for family reasons.

I have a manual 535 that I will be reshelling and freshening up. Are there any parts I should consider getting while I am over there? e.g. bushes, consumables like brakes/ filters/ clutches, rare OEM parts, performance parts, etc? I'm figuring consumables aren't a go (similar price and too heavy), but it pays to ask...

Any suggestions would be much appreciated- cheers!

Edited July 1, 2009 by Sick Puppy

[bellicose 9]

Def get bushes mate, try and get powerflex ones if ya can. And pitman arms (dog bones) for the rear, 'bout 8 pounds each. How big is ya luggage goin' to be lol.

[39KiwiTouring 2]

Pay a visit to these guys

www.fabdirect.com

[BM WORLD 1283]

bring me back 2 or 3 M60 V8 manual gearboxes 5 or 6 speed maybe with flywheel and clutch etc

[martyyn 2]

Oh where do I start !!!

THe powerflex bushes att eh very least, an Alpina front spoiler to everything too

[Sammy J 1]

sorry to sort of hijack but im going to the states so same deal, anything i should look out for/anybody want?

[M3 Cab 0]

Get an Mtech 2 wheel FTW visit www.C3bmw.co.uk so much good stuff. Ok maybe not for the 535 but total M3 porn

[topcat 11]

RHD headers would be a good.fritz... somebody

[Sick Puppy 1]

Brent and Marty- Jeez guys, I have two weeks! lol Talking of which, I'm still going ahead with the reshell (obviously! lol), but keeping to a budget at the mo, so it will be a while still...

Marty, I can ask my brother in law about Beemer parts and if he knows anywhere that has or sell them. Headers eh? Hmmm don't think I'll get them through as carry on! lol

Penry/ Kiwi39touring- will have a look around, but mines a motorsport one- already have an Mtech1 steering wheel and M5 bodykit 8) Need to check the anti roll bars though...

Seriously, I was already figuring Powerflex bushes (http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index.php?showtopic=23620)- 174GBP on eBay... And I'll get some pitman arms too- cheers bellicose!

I wouldn't mind some decent angel eyes and rear lights, but they may have to wait... would rather get my car on the road first, and bling can wait.

Cheers guys, keep 'em coming!

[bellicose 9]

Geeez mate you were going so well until you said 'angel eyes'. they don't suit the early (before E39) 5s IMO. But hey it's your car mate.

[BM WORLD 1283]

http://www.fritzsbits.co.uk/manifolds.htm

M5 headers please.

[BM WORLD 1283]

sorry to sort of hijack but im going to the states so same deal, anything i should look out for/anybody want?

yes please , get some more 5 or 6 spd V8 gearboxes

and maybe some v12 ones while your at it .

cheers

[kiwi535 538]

something quite simple actually....rhd mats are not available here,ex dealer but places do them in the UK.trouble is the postage is as much as the mats!.Dont the 535 have the tech 2 wheel?

[Creaver 55]

I got my dogbones for $30 each from Autolign. So you're saving what? $12 in total? haha

[Sick Puppy 1]

Bellicose- lol re: angel eyes- I'm in two minds about them TBH, but depends on the car and its overall look I guess. You certainly couldn't stick them on a stock 5-er, but with a kit and lowered...? It's on the 'to look at' list... definitely getting some decent rear lights and clear indicators though!

Creaver- saving $12 + shipping Hey, just getting options- I'll be getting NZ prices beforehand too!

Kiwi535- dunno, mine looks similar to yours, although in not nearly as good a nick... will check tomorrow. OEM mats or a particular firm? I know I need mats for my car, so will have a look.

Just checked price for headers on fritzsbits- 430gbp is a bit out of my budget at the mo... maybe next year! lol

Definitely thinking bushes, maybe mats, rear lights if I can get a good price, possibly an M5 plate surround for the boot... keeping on looking- ebay for ideas at the mo!

[DRTDVL 0]

D love for you to pick me up some torson bars!

[kiwi535 538]

Bellicose- lol re: angel eyes- I'm in two minds about them TBH, but depends on the car and its overall look I guess. You certainly couldn't stick them on a stock 5-er, but with a kit and lowered...? It's on the 'to look at' list... definitely getting some decent rear lights and clear indicators though!

Creaver- saving $12 + shipping Hey, just getting options- I'll be getting NZ prices beforehand too!

Kiwi535- dunno, mine looks similar to yours, although in not nearly as good a nick... will check tomorrow. OEM mats or a particular firm? I know I need mats for my car, so will have a look.

Just checked price for headers on fritzsbits- 430gbp is a bit out of my budget at the mo... maybe next year! lol

Definitely thinking bushes, maybe mats, rear lights if I can get a good price, possibly an M5 plate surround for the boot... keeping on looking- ebay for ideas at the mo!

contol arms or thrust arms or whatever complete with e34 M5 bushes will help the front end,if you dont want to go with urethane

[Creaver 55]

contol arms or thrust arms or whatever complete with e34 M5 bushes will help the front end,if you dont want to go with urethane

Same goes for 750i bushes i've read if you're after other options.

[topcat 11]

k-sport are based in GB,try to get a big brake set up.8 pot front and 6 pot rears.pendin on your wheel size.

18" 356mm/17" 330mm ali roters and calipers

while your at it,bring me a set over as well.

stick all heavy stuff on snail mail,20$+ a kg over, on the plane is pricey

[Apex 693]

Can you bring me back my Quaife LSD in your hand luggage

[Nobimmer 694]

Heapsa bushes. All sorts, could even make yourself some money.

[ED1RTY 2]

Can you bring me back my Quaife LSD in your hand luggage

Win

[Sick Puppy 1]

Alas, here in the UK, and spent my time with family rather than buying stuff for Beemer- not enought time to source bushes lol Don't really care at the mo- family is more important.

Having said that, can anyone recommend any good shipping companies for UK - NZ? I know Brent has shipped/ is shipping stuff already, anyone used any companies over here? I'm getting the beginnings of an idea, need to know if it's feasible... cheers!

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2956]

Avoid Anglo Pacific like the plague, bunch of idiots with no idea of customer service, did my first shipment, luckily I know a little about freight forwarding!

Brought my car and second container out with Allied Pickfords, more a removals company, but did a good job with my car and our stuff!

Edit: remembered the name of the company!

Edited July 17, 2009 by E30 325i Rag-Top

[martyyn 2]

If you want to see what Anglo Pacific do, try a search on me to see what they did to my 7. The posts will be a few years old now.

Its not pretty and you wont want to go anywhere near them after seeing the photos.

Bunch of *(&*%$#W

Some snaps in this thread

Edited July 16, 2009 by Penry