Southernman 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2009 (edited) Hi, I'm new to the forum and thought I'd say g'day. Was always a rotary man (still am really), but loved my first blat in an M3 so much that I had to have one. I have a '98 E36 M3 (3.2l, smg box) that I brought back from the UK. No major mods. Eibach prostreet coilovers and swaybars (salt on the UK roads trashed the original gear so went for the stainless steel partly for looks and partly for durability), Zimmerman drilled discs, angel eye conversion. Would love a Brembo brake upgrade but finding it hard to justify the expense (well I have no problem, but convincing the missus.........) By my name you can probably figure I'm from down in the Mainland. Have recently moved to the Wellington area though, so if anyone can advise on mechanics and suppliers in the area (especially ones to avoid!) would be most appreciated. cheers PS don't have pics on this computer, so might get some up later Edited November 18, 2009 by Southernman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted November 18, 2009 Welcome to Bimmersport, sounds like a nice car you have. Once the weather shows a little more consistency (once in a lifetime) down here in Wellington we are planning having a meet/cruise sometime soon, you should come along in the M3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted November 18, 2009 Welcome matey, when you say south and mainland do you mean Hamilton?? Car sounds fantastic, what colour combo is it.. Hiding things from the missus is a mission, I have found putting the car in her name and buying things for it as a present to her works well, all women love shiny presents. TBH I would look at some AP Brakes instead if the Brembo’s, I have Brembo’s and they are nothing flash, sure they are slightly better than stock items but are far from the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southernman 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2009 Thanks guys. Forrest - keep me informed. sounds like it could be a good day out. Apex - nah sorry mate, a bit further south than the 'Tron. Did live there briefly though. Techno voilet is the official colour (or dark metallic purple if you don't believe in colours like 'salmon'). Really cool colour anyway, when it's polished up I like your thinking on getting to buy things for it but a) she doesn't drive, she'd probably leave me and take off with it! Cheers for the tip on the brakes. Will be a long way off though as I've got a few more pressing issues to sort yet: window seals, minor rust in doors and boot lid (gotta love that UK salt!), alarm stopped working, and now a bit of a vibration that sounds like the drive train has issues and that'll never be cheap. at least it ain't the gearbox though, so cheaper than it could be I guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted November 18, 2009 Welcome to the forum Andy. Car sounds nice, can't wait to see some pics. Techno Violet M3 ftw! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaz 64 Report post Posted November 18, 2009 Welcome! Sounds like a nice car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted November 18, 2009 Welcome! Good to see another Wgtn member! Jeff Gray BMW & Page European come recommended for servicing etc. For anything suspension & brakes etc contact Paul @ Interpart in Petone - highly recommended!!!! My 2c!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wom 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2009 Welcome mate, good to see another E36 ... one day we'll surpase the vast amount of E30's on the forums haha Once the weather shows a little more consistency (once in a lifetime) down here in Wellington we are planning having a meet/cruise sometime soon, you should come along in the M3 haha yea once in a lifetime is about right! Jeff Gray BMW & Page European come recommended for servicing etc.+1 Haven't used Jeff Gray for servicing, but have bought parts from there and the guys have been helpful. Page Euro ... I take my car there for servicing and repairs and have no complaints Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
