Michael. 2313 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 Hahaha, another lip would just be crazy. Maybe a spliter if it was a track car only. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 very nice, that CSI bumper makes a huge difference. Still one of the best E31s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) Looking good Jooles. Cant wait to see pics of the rear. I really want to put an Alpina lip in my E38 but with the front of the 740i already lowered I scrape every time I leave a parking lot as it is. Edited August 1, 2015 by kulgan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 Thanks. Sometimes common sense must prevail over aesthetics, eh?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted August 1, 2015 Just saw you by Spaghetti Junction - hard to miss! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) Sadly, was only driving it to drop into my mechanic for a combustion test. Possible headgasket leak. FML! EDIT: Am guessing where you mean by 'spaghetti junction'. Auckland's is a bit more this... Than this... Edited August 1, 2015 by jeffbebe 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) The rear rep has a slight unwanted curve. It's not awful and I've seen worse stock ones (when they've not been looked after) and is a big improvement over a half red wheel well. That said, the bow will bug me so I'll be keeping an eye open for a decent OE one. Edited August 2, 2015 by jeffbebe 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted August 2, 2015 perfect jooles. now sell it to me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) How deep are your pockets, Darren? Edited August 2, 2015 by jeffbebe 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted August 2, 2015 Damn, that just looks too sexy. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted August 3, 2015 New radiator has landed in NZ! Whoop. Hope my eBay fluke (a 19.90 euro winning bid for a brand new Nissens E31 radiator) is as promised!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted August 3, 2015 Jeez mate, she almost looks good! Like, proper good. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattA 164 Report post Posted August 3, 2015 Sex on wheels Jooles. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted August 4, 2015 Still can't believe I picked up this brand new Nissens radiator for 19.90euros + shipping (which was twice that) on eBay.de. Half expected an empty box to arrive. Total cost NZ$128 compared to dealer price locally of $850!! Much win!! 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted August 4, 2015 Insane price. Makes you wonder what the hell that company is doing to make a dollar. Must have got some old stock from a bankrupt seller or something? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted August 4, 2015 Think it was a private seller. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted August 4, 2015 Hah, true. Their loss your gain! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 I think we tend to put things on pederstools in this country, remember BMW and Merc are the commodores of germany.... parts are far and wide. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 I think we tend to put things on pederstools in this country, remember BMW and Merc are the commodores of germany.... parts are far and wide. So the 850i must be the Holden Monaro coupe of Germany 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 I think we tend to put things on pederstools in this country, remember BMW and Merc are the commodores of germany.... parts are far and wide. Maybe in terms of availability but prices are high in Germany, especially parts. I just got lucky! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 I think we tend to put things on pederstools in this country, remember BMW and Merc are the commodores of germany.... parts are far and wide. I generally find parts prices in NZ are double what they sell for in the US. I don't buy their BS about shipping and taxes. BMW performance software flash in the US for the 335i is between $600-900 USD. Team McMillan BMW quoted me $2500 for the same. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) Market driven in the US. Parts in the UK and Germany are more expensive than the US, though still cheaper than here, but shipping is generally cheaper. I've found it best to ship parts locally in the US to someone I know who then sends on, making sure packages are under $400 inc shipping where possible. Edit: BTW I bought new sport shocks for the e31 from Germany for around $1k shipped when the exchange rate peaked. A full set in NZ was $6k!! Edited August 6, 2015 by jeffbebe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) After some fiddly soldering with some tiny resistors, I've got bright white LED side lights with no errors. 21st century 8er!! Edited August 9, 2015 by jeffbebe 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted August 11, 2015 Looks great, Jooles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted August 11, 2015 Very good. Meanwhile how is the driveway & front bumper situation going? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
