E28E30 335 Report post Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) Looks great Jonathan @325_driver , it is an interesting colour I think suits that shape esp. with those alloys Edited September 13, 2021 by E30 325i Rag-Top Massive quote removed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) @E28E30 yeah its bizzare, i was looking for this colour a while ago to test spray on the e46 and behold the paint shop mis matched a variant of sparkling graphite a22 (which looked close enough) to the factory colour But the factory of this a22 sparkling graphite had a far more green pearl to it where this had a purple pearl to it didnt have much to blend to either because repairs were to the edge, so ended up being a borderline full respray only really got bonnet left to do, might end up doing that later if i sell it, a few minor dings in it id want out before respraying no regrets though! it's an awesome colour Edited September 13, 2021 by 325_driver 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2154 Report post Posted September 13, 2021 My 330s the same colour, it is a cool colour, not that it gets cleaned much but when it is the purple in it really stands out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted September 14, 2021 @Jacko its damn well growing on me, really tempting me to do the e46 in it. But i think im going to stick with artic race blue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twistee 453 Report post Posted September 15, 2021 Cleaned up the side vents, replaced the M5 badges, replaced the very dull side indicators with led versions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted September 17, 2021 Replaced the rear tyres on Miss M's 116i, rotating so the new tyres are on the front. Maintained the set of Bridgestone ER300 runflats. Learned how to reset the TPMS, an essential step following tyre replacement. One of those easy-when-you-know-how things, but nigh-on impossible if you've not done it before and don't know where to look! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted September 17, 2021 finally got around to using the engine support i made in the last lockdown, dropped the subframe on the E21 to get the sump off and fix the oil leak, only to discover i don't have the correct sump plug crush washer, or any oil to put back in it!! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2154 Report post Posted September 19, 2021 Much more level 4 and Im going to have mirror finished primer. 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmackJackTheCrackerMan 54 Report post Posted September 30, 2021 DBA Brake Disc and ceramic pads front & rear 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter 408 Report post Posted September 30, 2021 Nice. What pads did you use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted September 30, 2021 @E28E30 oh boy that looks amazing! absolute peach. I *need* a red E30 in my life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted September 30, 2021 On 9/19/2021 at 12:27 PM, Jacko said: Much more level 4 and Im going to have mirror finished primer. Is it even a BMW without orange peel 😂 looks amazing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E28E30 335 Report post Posted September 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, Sammo said: @E28E30 oh boy that looks amazing! absolute peach. I *need* a red E30 in my life Aww thanks Sam @Sammo it tries Its best for 31, “patina” up close in places but pretty fine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted September 30, 2021 1 minute ago, E28E30 said: Aww thanks Sam @Sammo it tries Its best for 31, “patina” up close in places but pretty fine Haha I zoomed into the full size pics and looked brilliant! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmackJackTheCrackerMan 54 Report post Posted October 1, 2021 19 hours ago, hunter said: Nice. What pads did you use. I went with the new. DBA Street series ceramic pads (pretty cheap). To be honest I’m not too happy with them and will be changing them out (front ones anyway) for some Hawk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter 408 Report post Posted October 2, 2021 completed oil service, cabin filter, air filter service today. then managed to scone my front bumper a good one in my brother’s driveway. Feck. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tawa 150 Report post Posted October 3, 2021 Pulled my CIC out to remove the band expander, they've butchered the antenna wiring, disgraceful job, so I'm wondering if I can swap out the cables from the diversity antenna unit, to use the non-butchered cable that was originally Brown/Beige with the black housings swapped to give me FM/AM, as far as I can tell the Brown/Beige on is for Digital Audio Broadcasting which we don't have in NZ so shouldn't be missed... Future plan, replace spinney drive in the CIC with an SSD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2154 Report post Posted October 12, 2021 New ATE rotors, ceramic pads and fluid change.... after having to break out a 4 foot powerbar to get the wheelnuts undone (f**ken apes...) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter 408 Report post Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) 17 hours ago, Jacko said: New ATE rotors, ceramic pads and fluid change.... after having to break out a 4 foot powerbar to get the wheelnuts undone (f**ken apes...) Which ceramic pads are you using mate? How are they? I have Akebono ceramic pads at the moment I like em, but also keen to hear others impressions Edited October 12, 2021 by E30 325i Rag-Top Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2154 Report post Posted October 12, 2021 27 minutes ago, hunter said: Which ceramic pads are you using mate? How are they? I have Akebono ceramic pads at the moment I like em, but also keen to hear others impressions TRW Ultras, never used them before so will find out. 130 has Brembo NAO ceramic pads and they seem really good. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted October 12, 2021 Gave it a good clean and a coat of paint sealant. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 543 Report post Posted October 13, 2021 Ordered some Michelin PS4S from tire rack for the M3. Have been impressed by the out going PSS in terms of being a great all round road tire. Hopefully pS4s will be better again. Also tried to lobby Michelin NZ to carry PS4S in 18 inch M3 Friendly sizes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnM575 112 Report post Posted October 13, 2021 12 minutes ago, Neal said: Ordered some Michelin PS4S from tire rack for the M3. Have been impressed by the out going PSS in terms of being a great all round road tire. Hopefully pS4s will be better again. Also tried to lobby Michelin NZ to carry PS4S in 18 inch M3 Friendly sizes. Who have you used for shipping and what was the approx. shipping cost? Have been thinking about doing the same in order to run 4S's on the standard 18's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harper 547 Report post Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, JohnM575 said: Who have you used for shipping and what was the approx. shipping cost? Have been thinking about doing the same in order to run 4S's on the standard 18's. Tirerack can ship internationally. Email them for a quote. From memory for my PS4S's their shipping was pretty fair, about ~200USD for the set. Edited October 13, 2021 by Harper 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 543 Report post Posted October 13, 2021 Just over 1k usd and $218 usd for freight with fedex. So $1813 nzd before gst and entry fee. Roughly a similar price to 19s purchased through nz via the usual discount places so not any cheaper. But cheaper ironically to the PSSs I brought in 2015 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
