tawa 150 Report post Posted May 15, 2017 Couldn't see any rubber vent pipes, perhaps the issue is they've gone already? Stock wattage. Sorry, I meant I had already taken them apart and dried out to have it return, not that it was next on my current to-do list (which might be to add a heater or fan ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRocketTi 131 Report post Posted May 15, 2017 Cleaned and washed it again.... also got to polishing the lips up by sanding them back to remove the pitting, I have done 2 up to 1500 grit but will keep going up to 2500 and maybe higher to try and get a nice mirror finish. A good method was putting the rear end up on jack stands, starting the car and putting it in 3rd and letting it idle using the spinning wheel kinda like a lathe to take some of the effort out of the sanding! Also my daily got its respray! 2 weeks until I pick it up! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted May 16, 2017 On 15/05/2017 at 7:21 PM, tawa said: Couldn't see any rubber vent pipes, perhaps the issue is they've gone already? Stock wattage. Sorry, I meant I had already taken them apart and dried out to have it return, not that it was next on my current to-do list (which might be to add a heater or fan ) Replace the gasket perhaps? http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=BG92-EUR-10_1995_E36_BMW_M3&diagId=63_0273#63121387311 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted May 20, 2017 Got the headliner back for the 38. Installed it today, includes A B C pillars and rear parcel tray. great to get it in and sorted, did internal LED upgrade as well, much fresher and improved. ready now for next weekends Napier trip 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1318 Report post Posted May 20, 2017 Nice work! ? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kepes 231 Report post Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) Valves adjusted on the ol' M20 and new spark plugs. Old plugs looked very normal which is reassuring after 350,000km. (Edit: Plugs had only been in 30,000km of those) Also had Jon at Auto38 replace my gearbox fluid. All in preparation for this weekend's trip to Napier :~) Edited May 22, 2017 by Kepes 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted May 22, 2017 On 5/20/2017 at 6:23 PM, Breaker said: Got the headliner back for the 38. Who did the upholstery work? Keen to get mine done 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted May 22, 2017 1 hour ago, _BRS_ said: Who did the upholstery work? Keen to get mine done Ruemers on the way to Brixton, John out there is a good bugger as well. $380 the lot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted May 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Breaker said: Ruemers on the way to Brixton, John out there is a good bugger as well. $380 the lot Awesome i have been recommended them by someone else too. Will get my Recaros done as well! Thanks 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted May 22, 2017 if you are up for a bit of DIY it costs about $100 for some nice black fabric, $20 on glue and a day in the garage to do the re-upholstering yourself. the hardest part is actually removing the headlining panel and getting it out of the car. once its out u just rip the fabric off, clean the panel, the apply glue to fabric and just press it on. cut around the edges and youre done. Pretty simple and a DIY job doesnt look any worse than a professional job. costs about 1/3 + your time. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) Just make sure you use the correct glue, and correct fabric for best results. I did the wifes car earlier this year and it came out great. Edited June 23, 2017 by E30 325i Rag-Top quote of previous post not needed 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted May 23, 2017 16 hours ago, _BRS_ said: Awesome i have been recommended them by someone else too. Will get my Recaros done as well! Thanks If you want to go the DIY route as others suggest, check these folks out: http://www.stockinteriors.com/items.asp?MakeId=41&ModelId=436&MainCatId=7&Desc=BMW_325i_Headliner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navin 180 Report post Posted May 24, 2017 Installed blackline LCI tail lights on the 135. Really like how they update the look of the car 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted May 24, 2017 8 new coils on the N62B44. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1318 Report post Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) 1 of those was a recent replacement already .... Edited June 23, 2017 by E30 325i Rag-Top quoting previous post Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted June 3, 2017 Brake fluid service, WOF and wash on the M5 at Continental BMW. Only $216 and I went and had breakfast while it happened. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted June 3, 2017 On 5/24/2017 at 7:17 PM, TermiPeteNZ said: 1 of those was a recent replacement already .... yep, that one's reserved. I read the maintenance archive in detail. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted June 3, 2017 Rear brake pads on e39 530, as well as replaced windscreen washer hoses. Also cleaned right rear wheel and wheel arch etc. on the M5, fixing up loose deflector just ahead of the wheel underside. And got radar detector LED working after it was shorted to itself, can't work out whatever installer was thinking... 530 ready for roadie tomorrow to Auckland coffee meetup... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRocketTi 131 Report post Posted June 3, 2017 Begun to fibreglass up the rear of my custom fitted sub box Also picked up all the wiring I need and fitted Pioneer 4" spearkers into the rear factory mounts. Should hopefully have the full audio setup done by the end of the weekend! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted June 11, 2017 Used a bolt, hammer and slice of bread as a pilot bearing tool. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted June 11, 2017 Did you have any trouble with seagulls??? Good work though ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRocketTi 131 Report post Posted June 12, 2017 Over the weekend I finished my audio setup and sub box! Also chucked the semi slicks on prepping for trackday on the 24th! Bigger bonus was my LTW high rise arriving today! fingers crossed its painted and fitted in time for trackday! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1318 Report post Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) Ordered a new remote key for the E53 X5 from Winger in Welly. $471.50 all up. Current one faded recently and stopped doing the remote thing - and my backup is a basic key. Asked about a BMW Club discount - helpful young guy said they could offer 10% off - but not on coded items, on which they make just about nothing. Worth asking I suppose. Edited June 13, 2017 by TermiPeteNZ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted June 13, 2017 Did you get a price from Milland? I got one for our E39 (diamond key) a few years back... and it was about $320 from memory??? - It was all coded, ready to go, direct from Germany. All I had to do was sync the remote (1 minute job, no tools required) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) I got one recently from CoombesJ BMW for e39 530, $371, and just had to synch it in. I believe also they can delete all previous/lost/misplaced keys from the car "systems" so it can't be started..? Need to get a second key for M5 now... clutch first... Edited June 23, 2017 by E30 325i Rag-Top quoting previous post Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
