kiwi535 538 Report post Posted September 2, 2005 Big day for me today.....about 68 litres petrol kaching $102 regisstration ka ching $200 warrant $40 Warrant failed Leaking exhaust(2 places he reckons) ka ching $......... Uneven rear brake balance 320/230,whatever those number mean,probably a corroded rear wheel caliper/piston $ka ching are the calipers on an e 34 different to "other cars",can i get a rebuild kit or get them recoditioned somewhere? where to go for exhaust repair/replace/parts???? (in Welly) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2005 (edited) I'll post up the results when I get a list. New aerial - kaching Servicing rear suspension kablingbling Wheel Alignment - Kachingo Balancing wheels - Catching Oil - cooling system and radiator servicing - ka$hing New front headlight lense for the Edirtysix - Ka-boom! I'll be getting a few extra lotto tickets tomorrow, hopefully be able to pay that lot off. meow Edited September 2, 2005 by E30stz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted September 2, 2005 get a honda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dnz 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2005 Its just money. You think that bimmers run on petrol, yet really its cash. None of that 'coinage' crap either.. heheh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted September 2, 2005 get a hondawhy? even hondas need petrol,registration,warrants exhausts and brake repairs too,just sayin not complaining also asking for places to help..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted September 2, 2005 get a honda word. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2005 The brake numbers are meant to sum 50% of your cars weight. They guess the weight of your car (as they don't know it) and pick a pass or fail on that basis. However, I don't know what the rules are for balance side to side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NHCTIB 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2005 Surely the workshop you went to could put a couple of welds into your exhaust to stop the leaks- thats if there not too big, otherwise I would probably recomend Pit Stop in Lower Hutt, by the Melling roundabout - they seem to be the most honest exhaust place that Ive used Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30_318i 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2005 Within 10 days, my Mercedes needed... 2 tyres... 360 Battery... 230 alternator recon... 100 tow truck... 85 stereo, not essential... 300 expensive week and a bit, shoulda bought another E34 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nz320i 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2005 jesus! man it sounds like so much money when you look at it that way. i should really do a decent service before xmas lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted September 19, 2005 recent track visit 90 for track 40-50ish for gas i imagine 40 for fuel pump not cheap for 6 laps! next one shoudl be better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted September 19, 2005 exhaust was welded,new rotors and pads fixed the brakes..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30_318i 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2005 How much did that set ya back? If something does pack up in the E34, I'd prefer the exhaust, then look at an after market option. The E34 needs the windscreen taken out to a trace water leak, could be rusty, or could just need resealing, either way - $$$. Also oil change this w/e - $70 The Mercedes needs a over protection relay - $170, some c**t cracked the windscreen - $200 insurance excess at least, oil change soon - $120, and a full tank of gas - $140 Damn its an expensive hobby :mosh: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted September 19, 2005 get a honda Jeez, he was just having a bad day, he wasn't brain dead!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted September 19, 2005 mmmmm e30 burn - auto getting looked at today - drinking 1L ATF per 200km. Car looks rangi as smoking down the road with all the fluid burning off the exhaust. If its poked bring on a manual conversion.... $$$$$$$$ If it is stuffed I'm gonna have great fun thrashing the tits off it in a paddock till it melts (or something like that). Gotta love cars... Work truck blew a head gasket last nite...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted September 19, 2005 Jeez, he was just having a bad day, he wasn't brain dead!! questionable..haha! :finger: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted September 19, 2005 Thanks, *sic - I was beginning to think there was no sense of humour left here .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
