jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted September 16, 2014 It's very economical... If you can drive at 100kmh+ everywhere. Not so good around town... Gulp. Fortunately, mine's a garage queen and a weekend cruiser. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoshWhit 6 Report post Posted September 16, 2014 Haha very nice haha your jacking my thread with your sexy car! Damnit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted September 16, 2014 Sorry 'bout that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 494 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 The head unit looks a bit cheap. You have bought a premium car and OEM always looks best in these. Ignore this - OEM tape deck is ugly and useless. I think the bonnet would look grand with some aftermarket 19' rims and tinted windows! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoshWhit 6 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Ignore this - OEM tape deck is ugly and useless. I think the bonnet would look grand with some aftermarket 19' rims and tinted windows! I totally agree with you thanks for your feedback Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rubix 434 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 I was going to buy that bonnet to immediately re-sell it for double the price, didn't wake up in time.My problem with it is the vents on the front slope downwards towards the engine bay - Don't really want too much water in the bay.Looking good so far, I for one can't stand the orange indicators (mine has smoked sides and clear fronts, which i need to change to smoked), as they look dated to me, but that's just my opinion.Some new shoes will be good, I'd also suggest plasti-dipping your front kidney grilles black to match your window trims etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoshWhit 6 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 I was going to buy that bonnet to immediately re-sell it for double the price, didn't wake up in time. My problem with it is the vents on the front slope downwards towards the engine bay - Don't really want too much water in the bay. Looking good so far, I for one can't stand the orange indicators (mine has smoked sides and clear fronts, which i need to change to smoked), as they look dated to me, but that's just my opinion. Some new shoes will be good, I'd also suggest plasti-dipping your front kidney grilles black to match your window trims etc. haha it's a small world, how much were you going to bid uptoo if you had of won? out of curiosity. I was in one of my exams and bidding for it under the table ahah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Hahahaha the things we do.. Respect for going that far lol. Imagine if u got caught for cheating. Tsktsk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoshWhit 6 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Hahahaha the things we do.. Respect for going that far lol. Imagine if u got caught for cheating. Tsktsk haha it was a bargain in my opinion ild been devestated if i missed the auction plus it was only a photographer exam pffft Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Cheers bro hopefully, will be picking up my car today and paying the bill urghh they called me up saying around 1000 dollars to fix, I would of tried fixing oil leak myself but im very bysy with exams coming up and sport I figured its best to get a qualufied mechanic to do and then I shouldn't have to worry about it for a while and as to the coolant leak ild be dammed I looked to fibd the leak but had no luck at all that was a mystery to me, another reason I am paying as in 3 weeks im going to be driving down to new Plymouth so I also want to make sure it all is 100%. Next mod I possibly will spray break calibers orange MAYBE as I like the orange a blue theme haha Good on ya Josh. Can you post a pic of the invoice for the repairs to the oil leak and coolant leak? Would be interesting to see what was replaced and what wasnt. Oil leaks are very common on our n42 and n46 engines. Coolant system failures are common for just about all bmw's. The posters on here are very knowledgeable and can point you in the right direction as far as preventing future oil or coolant leaks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoshWhit 6 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Good on ya Josh. Can you post a pic of the invoice for the repairs to the oil leak and coolant leak? Would be interesting to see what was replaced and what wasnt. Oil leaks are very common on our n42 and n46 engines. Coolant system failures are common for just about all bmw's. The posters on here are very knowledgeable and can point you in the right direction as far as preventing future oil or coolant leaks. I sure will! Picking it up today will post a photo either late tonight or tomorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rubix 434 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) haha it's a small world, how much were you going to bid uptoo if you had of won? out of curiosity. I was in one of my exams and bidding for it under the table ahah Was gonna go up to about 220-230, could quite easily re-sell it for at least 400 to some poor soul :> If you were to save up a bit you could possibly consider a Manual trans swap at HellBM - drive in/drive out. Prices for the swaps are lower than you'd think Edited September 17, 2014 by Rubix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoshWhit 6 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Was gonna go up to about 220-230, could quite easily re-sell it for at least 400 to some poor soul :> If you were to save up a bit you could possibly consider a Manual trans swap at HellBM - drive in/drive out. Prices for the swaps are lower than you'd think Yeah, I have my friend who is gonna do a manual swap for me cheap once I get my full in January Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoshWhit 6 Report post Posted September 18, 2014 Good on ya Josh. Can you post a pic of the invoice for the repairs to the oil leak and coolant leak? Would be interesting to see what was replaced and what wasnt. Oil leaks are very common on our n42 and n46 engines. Coolant system failures are common for just about all bmw's. The posters on here are very knowledgeable and can point you in the right direction as far as preventing future oil or coolant leaks. here you go bro, haven't even read the receipt yet myself ahha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoshWhit 6 Report post Posted September 19, 2014 hey guys just thought ild shar some of my school photography. in my project im showing that the little things in life that you pay attention to changes but whats important around you doesn't. here one of my favourite images i have snapped what do you guys think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) i feel the picture would look more... centered/balanced if the car was facing the other way. like the nose in the centre of the photo. also the car just blurs into the background being grey. how come you changed the car colour? would look better if was contrasted a bit maybe. otherwise pretty cool. edit: any more pics? Edited September 19, 2014 by QUBE 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoshWhit 6 Report post Posted September 19, 2014 i feel the picture would look more... centered/balanced if the car was facing the other way. like the nose in the centre of the photo. also the car just blurs into the background being grey. how come you changed the car colour? would look better if was contrasted a bit maybe. otherwise pretty cool. edit: any more pics? I have a few more pics will try find them on one of my 1 million usb's . my art teacher told me to try take the colour out of the car she is a bit wacky though one day she will like something next day she doesnt ahah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoshWhit 6 Report post Posted September 19, 2014 here are a few more photos but they all have the car in grey/black Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoshWhit 6 Report post Posted October 23, 2014 alright hey guys! Been a while so here is just an update when i was driving back up from New Plymouth two weeks ago or so i managed to get myself in a little trouble with the Police and ended up getting a $120.00 dollar fine and 20 de merits going 118 in a 100. So that wasnt good ahha but now onto the car! I have just been lookingfor mufflers at the moment and will be getting one installed hopefully this weekend or next week, so it will sound a little nicer. I also am desperately looking for lowering springs for the car 4cyl ones! so if you have any sell me them!!!! Also some roof racks!!!!! will post photos when muffler is on cheers guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted October 23, 2014 Not sure but missbm had some springs. Might be long gone but send her a pm just incase Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted October 23, 2014 Not sure but missbm had some springs. Might be long gone but send her a pm just incase Yeah sorry, I ended up putting them in the 6cyl and dealing with a bit of a nosedive, but Eibachs it wasn't bad. Car now sold. Trade me should have some Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoshWhit 6 Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Alright so today I went and got my muffler from Mr G's Auto in manurewa, great shop! And I went and got it weilded on for $120.00 dollars, here is some photos! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoshWhit 6 Report post Posted October 25, 2014 here the pics are thoughts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Thay looks ridiculous.. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted October 25, 2014 this thread is depressing. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
