RedRocketTi 131 Report post Posted October 1, 2017 Took the girlfriend to Kaikoura for a day trip. Also gave the wee red best a wash both before and after . Had an attempt at drifting on tarmac at the drift track, however being precious about breaking the car and open diff life resulted in not too much sideways action but still good fun! Photos to come from more recent updates too! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted October 10, 2017 In a moment of lucidity (not lunacy I swear) I took the entire steering column to a look smith to get a key made... who promptly told me he needed the drivers door lock. And got some fresh plates for the e46. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted October 10, 2017 I remember once on a motorbike being told they just needed the helmet lock, so took that in, got a key cut, got back home, didn't fit the ignition. Removed ignition, took that in, got key sorted for both and thought great till i needed to refuel with gas, and found it it didn't fit the gas cap... three trips to the lock smith later, all sorted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted October 14, 2017 Riced up the 38, well as much as I will. boot spoiler. Gets a new windscreen on Wednesday to fix the cracked one 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted October 14, 2017 Well, not strictly my BMW, but perhaps that of Miss M. The 318Ti. Correctly fitted the replacement headunit, with Aux input wiring through to the shelf under the glovebox. Removed, repaired, and refitted the passenger side door card. It'd been removed before and as is not unusual, the push-clips had become detached from the card and become part of the door. Sorted now. Sort of refitted part of the headlining so it doesn't hang over the rear window. Unfortunately it looks as though the whole thing needs doing. I'll need more enthusiasm for that. Replaced the rear hatch struts so the bootlid now stays open instead of trying to decapitate whoever opens it. Little things, but they make for a successful day. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted October 14, 2017 Found out that degreaser doesn't like your rocker cover grommets if they bathe in it for too long. Damn it! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted October 15, 2017 19 hours ago, Young Thrash Driver said: Found out that degreaser doesn't like your rocker cover grommets if they bathe in it for too long. Damn it! Simple Green next time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NakiTouring 54 Report post Posted October 15, 2017 Installed RB Turbo's external PCV kit and Moshimoto oil catch can on the 335i. Hoping it causes disruption to the walnut blasting industry. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) Did some late night wrenching after my E36 failed WoF (front outter ball-joints loose). Removed Control Arms to replace the ball-joints. Got carried away and: Removed rear caliper and discs, cleaned up hubs and dust covers. I picked up some E46 328i rear calipers and discs to replcace them with as they're a slight upgrade on the E36 rear end. Will be on the hunt for 330i front brakes next. Pulled old shocks (labelled as 318is, in a 6cyl, may have contributed to soft rear end) before I upgrade the suspension front and back. Also have some new rear side window seals to replace the cracked and hardened ones on there atm. Edited October 17, 2017 by Lucan 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 do you have a hoist at home...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 A good friend has a hoist in his unit (behind your sushi shop) I can use whenever needed. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted October 22, 2017 Blew the cobwebs out from daily driver duties up on some Northland roads and caught up with @DC3 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted October 22, 2017 Reminds me of summer. Nice. Bring it on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted October 22, 2017 My mate and I went out for S drive in both the m3's out in hills ? Swapping cars comparing the handling, power and gearboxes etc 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 Still alot of fiddling to go but you get the idea. Also sorted the drivers door lock finally 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Put up a shade sail in the attempt to stave off the bee poo bombardments this coming summer.... Also over the weekend took the Monaro up to Auckland for a "End of Holden Production Cruise" - Not BMW but thought I'd mention it... Edited October 23, 2017 by hqstu 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 ^ yes, worth mentioning. That looks great! On a day other than today I discovered and fixed a coolant leak on the 328 and replaced the belts and pulleys, tensioners were fine. Belts were on their last legs so timing was good. Removed the ECU from the M3 and found what I suspect is a problem with the circuit board. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 13 hours ago, hqstu said: You got a new number plate! New rear brake pads and a handbrake adjustment for the 520i last night, handbrake was barely functional beforehand. Also replaced it's washer fluid lines. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 648 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 @hqstu - what two very seriously fantastic machines you have! Envious. Very envious am I! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 9 hours ago, Young Thrash Driver said: You got a new number plate Yep replacement plates for $17 (much better than $400 for replacement new euro style plates), different font of course to the old one but importantly the same number, and coincidently new rear brake pads and washer fluid lines recently as well... I see there is another topas blue 530 up for sale at moment... Cheers Colin. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 1 hour ago, treone said: what two very seriously fantastic machines Cheers, I say three fantastic cars as the 530 in many respects is a seriously good practical and awesome performing vehicle - that looks the part... I was a certifiable Holden nutcase back in the 90's when one could actually afford them. I'm very lucky to have this LS Monaro (a CV8 Monaro made way for it..) and now having discovered Beema's, my allegiance's are very much split... and my credit card is consequently more plastic than elastic... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) Put a 3rd pedal into the m535i and cleaned the interior so it no longer feels like a cocoon of disgustingness (who knew door handles could go mouldy) Edited October 27, 2017 by eliongater 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted October 27, 2017 11 hours ago, eliongater said: Put a 3rd pedal into the m535i and cleaned the interior so it no longer feels like a cocoon of disgustingness (who knew door handles could go mouldy) basically anywhere where dirt (read oils, sweat, scum) from the humanoid body will mould up in the right conditions. When conditions aren't right, it's still filth stuck to those surfaces... unless you clean it. You should check out mighty car mods and their vehicle forensics. It can be pretty gross... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 544 Report post Posted October 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Olaf said: basically anywhere where dirt (read oils, sweat, scum) from the humanoid body will mould up in the right conditions. When conditions aren't right, it's still filth stuck to those surfaces... unless you clean it. You should check out mighty car mods and their vehicle forensics. It can be pretty gross... Took the primary child seat out of the wife’s e36. Rasie you crumbs, bit of an old biscuit, water remains ( I hope it’s water) a few lollies and a stick collection. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted October 28, 2017 On 10/18/2017 at 9:15 AM, Lucan said: Pulled old shocks (labelled as 318is, in a 6cyl, may have contributed to soft rear end) before I upgrade the suspension front and back. What are those new coilovers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
