jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 Never ending, eh Mike?! I put the valve covers back on. No oil leaks and the car works... Job done. (sorry about the low light phone pic) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr2low 57 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 Black looks a lot cleaner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 Never ending, eh Mike?! I put the valve covers back on. No oil leaks and the car works... Job done. finished.jpg (sorry about the low light phone pic) Good work man. Yeah it's like that but what fun is a perfect car? Boring! So due to the discovery tonight I just went OCD and ordered some parts tonight, rear subframe rebuild kit basically, including reinforcement plates, exciting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMRBOI 8 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 What's the differance between the 325i and 328i subframes? I was under the impression it was just the brakes.. Just done the reinforcement plates last month. Have pics etc if you need guidance. Good work man. Yeah it's like that but what fun is a perfect car? Boring! So due to the discovery tonight I just went OCD and ordered some parts tonight, rear subframe rebuild kit basically, including reinforcement plates, exciting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2136 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 Andy, just read through your latest updates on the V12 E34..... all i have to say is that i love your car! Really makes me want to buy an E34 touring, but its hard to settle for a boring grey/green one when yours is such a delish colour. Cheers Mate i need to do another update very soon. Engine is all back together now, while it was all apart i noticed one of the throttle bodys on on side (drivers side for the passengers side bank) isnt opening and closing as freely as it should. idle has always been a little rougher than it should be, and there is no idle valves on this motor, its all done through the throttle, so i would say it probably is my cause. once its all back running correctly again, cant wait to get out and about in it, havent really driven it for over half a year now lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr2low 57 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 Went to vtnz to swap over the headlights as the adjusters had broken and fit a new number plate light and indicator bulbs that's all the wagon needed to be re registered Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1664 Report post Posted February 2, 2014 Pulled it out yesterday, cleaned it today, painting the block tomorrow, and then onto the rest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2136 Report post Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) took the cab for a very good run yesterday to Taupo and back in one day, about 750km made it there and decided to get gas at turangi on the way back, i always go to Z because of my fuel card and wasnt sure where the next one was, but still had another 20L to go in the tank so was pretty impressed at that, was driving swiftly as i had a lot of ground to cover in the day, and still got just over 8L/100km so pretty pleased with that. And the E30 problems story: On the way back, those that do the route will know the very rough train tracks you have to cross followed by a steep left hand corner/climb. went over those and not even quickly as the car is lowered, and dont want the lip falling off (again). But even so, started missfiring on the steep hill straight after that. f**k. pulled over as soon as i could, had a look, and some how 3 of the leads (2, 4 and 5) had popped off a bit at the spark plug end! One have them may have been a bit loose already as it has done that once before, but then came right and i didnt even do anything. Back on the road all the way home. edit: if your interested, i had this co-driver with me for the way back. (yes i mowed the lawns today after this photo lol) Edited February 6, 2014 by _Ethrty-Andy_ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 Yep I cross it every day you have to go to the middle of the road Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjh 26 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) I haven't actually done anything yet but I have ordered a few parts from Turner Motorsport in the US. The car is a F10 M5 - I've ordered; Axle back straight pipes - Turner Motorsport version H & R lowering springs - 1 inch at front - 0.7 inches at rear Spacers for front (12.5mm) and back (10mm) Full LED interior light package Black side grills Black front grills Genuine car cover for the M3 CSL These should be a good start to making the M5 a bit cooler!! Finally finished installing all of the above. Some quick comments;1/. The exhaust is epic. Makes the M5 sound great. Very loud at start up, but on the open road it's fine when cruising. 2/. LED interior lights - very easy install and totally changes the car. A must I think for just over $100 a very cheap upgrade. The M5 has 19 interior lights to replace when doing this, however it comes as a kit so very easy. 3/. The black grill and side gills make the car look a lot better. 4/. The H&R springs give the car a great stance with the spacers. Very pleased I did this! All in all very happy with everything. Now I just need to decide if I want to paint the wheels satin black or will this be overkill....... So many first world decisions! Edited February 7, 2014 by mjh 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 pulled the V12 out 3hours Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr2low 57 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) Lol may I ask why did u pull the v12 out? Edited February 7, 2014 by Mr2low Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 Man needs a coffee table Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 Lol may I ask why did u pull the v12 out? sold it going into a serious offroader with a super charger bolted to it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2136 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 sold it going into a serious offroader with a super charger bolted to it are you shipping it down my way? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 are you shipping it down my way? they are picking it up today , going back to wellington . and yes you can buy the V12 badge now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2136 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 they are picking it up today , going back to wellington . and yes you can buy the V12 badge now thought it migh be coming here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr2low 57 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 Supercharged v12 well that'll be a bit of fun won't it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted February 8, 2014 there was a v12 jeep on trademe years back running a bmw v12 into a toyota mr2 box rotated 90 degrees to split the power front and rear to suzuki diffs. was really really weird Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) there was a v12 jeep on trademe years back running a bmw v12 into a toyota mr2 box rotated 90 degrees to split the power front and rear to suzuki diffs. was really really weird yea similer setup . that one was turbo'd , same builder will be doing it for these guys , they where telling me they drove that one ,said it was completly MAD will be like this one http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/specialist-cars/competition-cars/auction-595782458.htm Edited February 8, 2014 by Brent HARTGE535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted February 8, 2014 Finally finished installing all of the above. Some quick comments; 1/. The exhaust is epic. Makes the M5 sound great. Very loud at start up, but on the open road it's fine when cruising. 2/. LED interior lights - very easy install and totally changes the car. A must I think for just over $100 a very cheap upgrade. The M5 has 19 interior lights to replace when doing this, however it comes as a kit so very easy. 3/. The black grill and side gills make the car look a lot better. 4/. The H&R springs give the car a great stance with the spacers. Very pleased I did this! All in all very happy with everything. Now I just need to decide if I want to paint the wheels satin black or will this be overkill....... So many first world decisions! Got any pics of this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted February 8, 2014 Fixed rattle coming from L/R caliper, and rattle coming from R/F brake dust shield. Now sipping on a homebrew Bush honey hefe. Job well done. Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted February 8, 2014 Sold the e36 coupe so now down to a manageable two BMWs haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2136 Report post Posted February 8, 2014 yea similer setup . that one was turbo'd , same builder will be doing it for these guys , they where telling me they drove that one ,said it was completly MAD will be like this one http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/specialist-cars/competition-cars/auction-595782458.htm thats Brian Howatt on the right, really really intellegent guy. i recognise the guy on the left i think but i cant remember his name. Have seen the TTV12 from a 100m away doing trials but never up close Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted February 9, 2014 Got bored so made my own version of a upgraded M50 water pump 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
