RedRocketTi 131 Report post Posted August 8, 2017 I did Wang Thangs 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2958 Report post Posted August 15, 2017 Managed the "grand slam" over the week-end, got to drive all of my Bimmers, a very rare feat as they are hardly ever all running / legal at the same time. F30 company car - poodling about town, etc. Took the wife's E46 wagon to tow the E30 race car to Hampton Downs and back, then pulled the E30 'vert out of the garage to blow the cobwebs out as it was such a nice day on Sunday. Overall quite happy, a few little niggles to look at, but nothing too major. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FritterMullins 64 Report post Posted August 19, 2017 Cleaned, checked, honed and painted M20 block ready for rebuild 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted August 19, 2017 Gave the E36 the first clean in ~1year cut/polished bonnet/boot lid oil/filter change 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted August 19, 2017 Washed the e46 and I'm currently in the middle of swapping the e28 fuel filter and putting the exhaust back on. As you can see it was definitely due for a change. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1318 Report post Posted August 19, 2017 3 hours ago, Lucan said: That's a beaut E36 Lucan! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted August 19, 2017 (edited) Yesterday, listed the E30 on trademe ? It's sad to be selling it, but it's to open the door for better opportunities ? Edited August 19, 2017 by huff3r Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NakiTouring 54 Report post Posted August 20, 2017 Busy readying my replacement N54 longblock. Shiny new turbos bolted up today. I'd really hate to do that job with the engine in situ. Not too far to go before I can shoehorn it all back into the E91 :-) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted August 20, 2017 Got my E39 running again thanks to Gabe79, new keys coded and fired right back up. Then proceeded to drive E39 to workshop to replace the pair of front thrust arms, PITA job btw. Slight shimmy at 80kph now gone. WoF tomorrow. On 8/19/2017 at 9:20 PM, TermiPeteNZ said: That's a beaut E36 Lucan! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 Purchased a 325 for $200 as a parts donor for the race car. Turns out it has some sweet Chinese adjutables in it and once had the number plate HOTBOY Pretty swinging beast... Has an aquamarine leather interior to replace my 316 aquamarine cloth I now have 5 e36s, someone please help. I attempted to connect to my e39 on INPA with a k+dcan cable but I think I have done the set up wrong. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted August 26, 2017 Took the E28 for a WOF, flew through (once they figured out how to open the bonnet). Promptly took it for a drive and couldn't help but take a couple of photos. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3318 Report post Posted August 26, 2017 On 8/20/2017 at 10:03 PM, Lucan said: Got my E39 running again thanks to Gabe79, new keys coded and fired right back up. Then proceeded to drive E39 to workshop to replace the pair of front thrust arms, PITA job btw. Slight shimmy at 80kph now gone. Which brand arms did you get, @Lucan? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkonsta1 109 Report post Posted August 26, 2017 Who did your arms? Why you say PTA job? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted August 26, 2017 AHHH!...blue coolant under the car...discovered a hairline crack pissing coolant out of the M5 radiator side tank... at least it wasn't on a long trip... schmiedmann here I come... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3318 Report post Posted August 26, 2017 1 hour ago, dkonsta1 said: Who did your arms? Lucan did 1 hour ago, dkonsta1 said: Why you say PTA job? because there's a little faffing around to get em out and back in again. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted August 27, 2017 (edited) On 8/27/2017 at 6:57 AM, Olaf said: Which brand arms did you get, @Lucan? BMW through Schmiedmann, price was pretty good with a trade discount. On 8/27/2017 at 8:34 AM, dkonsta1 said: Who did your arms? Why you say PTA job? I did, Olaf nailed it - not a lot of space when removing the 4 critical nuts/bolts, steering rack & sway bar in the way. Ball joint nut directly under strut...etc In other news, E39 EWS issues so the car doesn't want to start...DME being sent to Ray today for some magic. Edited August 27, 2017 by Lucan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted August 27, 2017 9 minutes ago, Lucan said: BMW through Schmiedmann, price was pretty good with a trade discount. I did, Olaf nailed it - not a lot of space when removing the 4 critical nuts/bolts, steering rack & sway bar in the way. Ball joint nut directly under strut...etc In other news, E39 EWS issues so the car doesn't want to start...DME being sent to Ray today for some magic. Aren't you glad you have those shinny new keys that don't work? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ BMW 368 Report post Posted August 28, 2017 New WOF, aircon gas and two new Pirelli Scorpions... I clipped the sidewall on a curb on one of my 9 month old Hankooks. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted August 28, 2017 New engine cover cap, new wiper blades and new wingnut holding a no-longer-squeaking jack in place in the boot. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted August 28, 2017 M5 radiator out - what a mess - 13 years of accumulated bugs and dirt... it was the original radiator so it's done well... tomorrow the front of the engine starts coming apart for clean and new thermostat, oil hoses, etc... It's had 13 years of badly aimed oil top ups by the looks... 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1318 Report post Posted August 28, 2017 E60 M5 has been in at Driscoll Motors getting a few things done from the short list of 'to-dos' from when I got it in March ... bonnet struts already done .... Front control arm inner bushes Front brake reaction rod bushes Front sway bar bushes 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted August 28, 2017 8 hours ago, TermiPeteNZ said: Front control arm inner bushes Front brake reaction rod bushes Front sway bar bushes This all points to you wanting to give the Gentle Annie TT another crack... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted August 29, 2017 Passed a WOF. I was very pleasantly surprised! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted August 29, 2017 More disassembly for cleaning and new bits... 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) Lots of cleaning tonight on the S62, replaced the thermostat, sensors, belts, oil ventilation hoses, gaskets, O-rings, etc. etc. Now all boxed up waiting for the new radiator to arrive... Edited August 30, 2017 by hqstu updated 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
