Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted December 11, 2013 These http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/wheels-tyres/alloy-wheels/auction-673278747.htm Yes I realise they're 19s but oh my.........! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted December 11, 2013 These http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/wheels-tyres/alloy-wheels/auction-673278747.htm Yes I realise they're 19s but oh my.........! At least they are the colour I would like...! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted December 14, 2013 Filled up again yesterday. Squeezed 60 litres in... On just over 622 miles, that's a fraction over 1000km. I've not been driving particularly gently either, so disabling the EGR has made some difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted December 17, 2013 Definitely has potential. Probably potential for a lot of cleaning, but they do look nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted December 17, 2013 Up where you live, its definitely all about the look................. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 Joined the 'over 370000km' club at some time today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 WUNDERBAR! also ... Hartge rims/ http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=674508330 $850 buynow.. what do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonesrp 63 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 Ceramic brake pads...I`m not joking, it`s a whole new world. Very small amounts of red brake dust which seems to just blow away...bliss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 Ceramic brake pads...I`m not joking, it`s a whole new world. Very small amounts of red brake dust which seems to just blow away...bliss. interested,where ,who ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 WUNDERBAR! also ... Hartge rims/ http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=674508330 $850 buynow.. what do you think? I like the Hartge rims, but the suspension will need sorting in order to make use of them. Budget doesn't stretch to that at the moment. While on the subject of dreaming, I was offered an E46 330xD Touring. Unfortunately it was from someone in the UK. In other news, today I fitted the Style 73 rims, replaced the plain drivers side mirror with an aspherical one, and replaced the trim on the passenger side door. The front corner has had a 'push' at some point meaning the bonnet rubbed on the upper leading edge of the wing - sorted that, too. Tomorrow... Cut the lawns, change the oil in both cars, and if time allows replace the rear brake discs and pads on the Touring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 Tomorrow... Cut the lawns, buy 'her' Xmas present, change the oil in both cars, and if time allows replace the rear brake discs and pads on the Touring. Of course, I'll first take & load some pics of it sitting on its new rims, cos you guys will know me adding a post like that is POINTLESS with out the pics......... Fixed it for ya.^^^^^^.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 LOL I'l sort some pics. Should I wash the car first? It has that 'seen some life on SH1' appearance to it at the moment! And I collected the last of the Chrimbletide gifts this morning. No last minute worrafugamIgonnabuy trips for me this year. Which makes a change...! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 Especially for Phil, cos I know he won't sleep right 'til he sees a pic. The front looks as though it could do with coming down about 25mm. No more... Just enough to have it ride at the same height as the rear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 It looks awesome as is. I'd get a M-sport kit at the same timeif you are lowering it in the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) Looks alright ae............kool!!! Mine 'sits up' at the front too - pi$$es me off everytime I look at it. Its a 'wheel-well thing' in some ways, cos dunno bout yours, but on my car, the sill is actually parallel with the ground - 'quirky BMW thing' I reckon........ Edit - That's not bad - 22 minutes to wash it, & take pics, haha!!!! Edited December 23, 2013 by Blue-540i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 It looks awesome as is. I'd get a M-sport kit at the same timeif you are lowering it in the future. Aye... It does look good. And I am very pleased with it. I'm kinda seeking my version of perfection, which is something I said I'd not do with this car! Oh well... Lots to do before I start 'playing' with the suspension. Looks alright ae............kool!!! Mine 'sits up' at the front too - pi$$es me off everytime I look at it. Its a 'wheel-well thing' in some ways, cos dunno bout yours, but on my car, the sill is actually parallel with the ground - 'quirky BMW thing' I reckon........ Edit - That's not bad - 22 minutes to wash it, & take pics, haha!!!! I'll check the sills on my car, but from the pic it looks as though they may also sit parallel to the ground. I used the 'clean my car' filter in Photoshop. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 they all seem to be like that my m sport(and it was factory msport) e34 was exactly the same 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) That^^^^^^^^ is just gorgeous............................. :wub: Damn but that's nice.............and staggered rims. Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!! Hmmm - must get a photoshop cleaner, sounds lots quicker than the time spent today cleaning up my poor thing for Xmas...........in fairness its 'been a while' though..... Edited December 23, 2013 by Blue-540i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) That^^^^^^^^ is just gorgeous............................. :wub: Damn but that's nice.............and staggered rims. Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!! Hmmm - must get a photoshop cleaner, sounds lots quicker than the time spent today cleaning up my poor thing for Xmas...........in fairness its 'been a while' though..... not staggered just 17x8.5 13 or 15mm offset and lotsa dish.There was about 80mm of rim before the basketweave Edited December 23, 2013 by kiwi535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 Far out - my 42's are same size then I think, or 7.5 wide, but certainly don't look that good.............car colour is Cosmos?? Tell me ya still own it ae, like it really is still parked in your shed under a cover Paul.......?? Looks mint......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) Far out - my 42's are same size then I think, or 7.5 wide, but certainly don't look that good.............car colour is Cosmos?? Tell me ya still own it ae, like it really is still parked in your shed under a cover Paul.......?? Looks mint......... nope sold it to another bimmersporter,diamond swartz(sp) Edited December 23, 2013 by kiwi535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted December 29, 2013 Clocked up another 1000km over the weekend (a whole tank of fuel!) Down to Wanganui to stay with friends, saw some racing, great food, wine beer, company... Didn't see Blue-540i as far as I know, but another time, maybe. A flawless trip, but one that gave me the opportunity to demonstrate the noises the turbo makes to Mrs M. Really must sort the rear brakes ASAP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted December 29, 2013 Yo - not my fault ya travel all that way & are then anti-social................... Good thing you're not letting that car get cold over the Xmas break though............... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted December 29, 2013 Yo - not my fault ya travel all that way & are then anti-social................... I even forgot to get my passport stamped! We had a great time. Stood in the cemetery, watched people crash... Blue-540i, on 29 Dec 2013 - 9:24 PM, said: Good thing you're not letting that car get cold over the Xmas break though............... Heavens, no. There are trips to Waiuku, Cathedral Cove, possibly Taupo, and maybe even a return to Waitomo on the 'to do' list in the next two weeks. Throw in a bit of work, and I'll cover another 5000km before the end of January. Time for an oil change, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted December 29, 2013 good job you got the diesel fuel bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
