MISS BM 712 Report post Posted September 21, 2014 Got it stuck.. In mud.. And got towed out by a Quattro Audi. Sigh BMW, big sigh. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted September 21, 2014 I thought you owned a tractor? X-Drive, we need more of them here. Tractor meant moving the other 7 cars to get to it.. House is full at present. Just so happened bloody Audi was closest to it so on went the tow rope and out came the bmw. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted September 21, 2014 Put it in the garage for one last makeover to prepare for selling come October. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1059 Report post Posted September 22, 2014 On the weekend, tackled auto gearbox removal on touring 2.0 with success. Only snapped one bell housing bolt. Now to remove a 2nd auto gearbox this time from Monty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted September 22, 2014 Got it stuck.. In mud.. And got towed out by a Quattro Audi. Sigh BMW, big sigh. Single spinner FTW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 922 Report post Posted September 23, 2014 Today I replaced the lower control arm bushes on my E36 with powerflex bushes. Once I get some spring compressors, I can change the struts out and install the Motorsport sway bay, yee ha! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2424 Report post Posted September 23, 2014 purchased a decent CTEK battery charger so i can finally stop nuking batteries by running diagnostics without the car on charge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted September 23, 2014 Today I replaced the lower control arm bushes on my E36 with powerflex bushes. Once I get some spring compressors, I can change the struts out and install the Motorsport sway bay, yee ha! Sounds like the job I'm contemplating, albeit on an E46. How did you get on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted September 23, 2014 purchased a decent CTEK battery charger so i can finally stop nuking batteries by running diagnostics without the car on charge. Which one did you get I was thinking of one the other day haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2424 Report post Posted September 23, 2014 I got a CTEK MXS5.0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter 407 Report post Posted September 24, 2014 Annual service, VANOS oil feed line replacement, bunch of other Gaskets and bits and a valet - phew. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted September 24, 2014 Done a few things over the past couple weeks... 1. Originally had the OEM chrome tips. One fell off while driving in the city. Replacement OEM ones were at least $100. Ordered a pair of stainless steel tips from Ebay for $30 shipped. Attach on with a metal hose clamp. They're fatter and stick out more than OEM do so I was worried about fitment, but they turned out great. 2. Used shoe polish on plastic trip and those matt black window pillars. Worked like magic, they don't look faded and it's held up fine even when driving in heavy rain. The difference hardly shows up in pictures though. 3. Replaced handbrake boot with a nice one I found online (did the shifter boot a while back and decided to get the matching handbrake one). Also took apart the drivers door to fix the vapour barrier leak so the moisture absorber sitting there probably isn't necessary any more. Next step for the interior is to wrap that wooden trip with something, maybe brushed aluminium/steel. Ideas? I have aluminium pedal covers sitting in my room waiting to be drilled on too... 4. Found it left a green puddle on the garage floor. Expansion tank must have sprung a leak. Right after spending $700 to replace other cooling system parts a week ago Hope pics aren't too big, I set them to what seemed like a good size. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted September 24, 2014 get some satin finish vinyl in a dark grey or black colour to wrap the trim maybe? just wondering. the front drivers side tyre. is it directional ? cuz the tread pattern makes it look like its pointing the wrong way?? nice car btw, 328i manual sedan! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 922 Report post Posted September 24, 2014 Herbmiester, on 23 Sept 2014 - 10:32 PM, said: ...the Motorsport sway bay... Genuine? More information please... Its front anti sway bay from a 325i with the M Sport package. 25.5mm in Dia as opposed the original that is 24mm. http://www.vorshlag.com/bars.php Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted September 25, 2014 just wondering. the front drivers side tyre. is it directional ? cuz the tread pattern makes it look like its pointing the wrong way?? Looks like an RE002 Bridgestone. Assymetrical 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted September 25, 2014 Looks like an RE002 Bridgestone. Assymetrical Correct What's a good place in Auckland to get trim wrapped, preferably one that has a good variety of wrap in stock so I can see what it looks like before choosing? Carfolie maybe? Coolant leak turned out to be the radiator Bellars Motor works is currently replacing it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2424 Report post Posted September 26, 2014 Picked up a new reverse light switch so the M3 can pass its warrant next month. Woo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charles28 130 Report post Posted September 26, 2014 Had the check oil level warning yet again, checked oil and its fine.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1059 Report post Posted September 26, 2014 Picked up a new reverse light switch so the M3 can pass its warrant next month. Woo I didn't think reverse lights were a requirement for a warrent? My old 200sx never did. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2424 Report post Posted September 26, 2014 I didn't think reverse lights were a requirement for a warrent? My old 200sx never did. i was under the impression that if they were there they had to work (backed up by my partners car failing a wof for one of two reverse lights not working a few years ago). As mentioned though, parallel parking with no reverse lights scares the crap out of me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted September 26, 2014 Local guy said they should either both work, or both not and you're fine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2424 Report post Posted September 26, 2014 What a bizarre rule! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted September 26, 2014 Trade Me time. Listing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) Put stocker suspesnion and bottlecaps on, reassmebled missing bits and a quick tidy up of the E30! Been about 3 years since I've last worked on it. Time to bring her back to life Edited September 26, 2014 by Lucan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2424 Report post Posted September 26, 2014 Fired her up for the first time in about 3 weeks, moved into garage to charge battery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
