MISS BM 712 Report post Posted January 30, 2015 The whole photo shoot on speed hunters is by the former editor of ithe somewhat dubiously titled magazine called "New Zealand Performance car" Should really be labelled JDM, Drift and 323 mag. It's been quite boring for over a decade now and this is from someone that use to own 13b powered Mazdas. Next time you show your cars rig in a dummy 250 mm turbo as a p1ss take and wack 5 degrees plus of chamber on every corner. I picked up the Jan and Feb copy of NZPC and emailed and asked where the Modern Performance/Euros were. They said to purchase the Classic Car mag. Uh.. Righto. I guess their markets points to the generation of Turbos and drifters. However the Editor just picked up a clean as f**k E46 M3 for his Mrs.. So maybe it will convert him. Slightly. Hopefully. Maybe. Didn't even know about speed hunters until it was popped on here. Haha. I should cut my springs while I'm at it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted January 30, 2015 Speedhunters often features euros, including some batshit crazy builds from the likes of Norway. From everything ive heard about the 4NR show it was a badly organised collection of average as cars with a smattering of outstanding cars hidden away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted January 31, 2015 MISSBM is lurking in the background of a couple of shots from Pedey on Speedhunters.........you've gone global! http://www.speedhunters.com/2015/01/how-to-kiwi-the-4-rotary-nationals-2015/ afaik Pedey writes etc for both NZPC and Speed hunters so thats why. More track days and less show and shine - that stuffs boring. I hurd dat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted January 31, 2015 (edited) Go to the Playday on track days Track day sorted for those who actually want to pay to play. As a club, I would never fork out a few thousand for a track where we might not get enough people to pay the cost of hiring it out. I have my own cars to pay for sadly. Maybe if I was a millionaire with a bit of spare cash chilling around. Show n shines are easily affordable for both members/public to attend and organisers to run. I'll let you know when I win lotto and hold a track day. Edited January 31, 2015 by MISS BM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted January 31, 2015 Go to the Playday on track days Track day sorted for those who actually want to pay to play. As a club, I would never fork out a few thousand for a track where we might not get enough people to pay the cost of hiring it out. I have my own cars to pay for sadly. Maybe if I was a millionaire with a bit of spare cash chilling around. Show n shines are easily affordable for both members/public to attend and organisers to run. I'll let you know when I win lotto and hold a track day. lil dont i look like a baller right now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted January 31, 2015 lil dont i look like a baller right now I have a family, with children, with educations to pay for And an M3 to maintain - we'll pretend that's the other child. Unfortunately just can't do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted January 31, 2015 The gatebil photoshoots are amazing from speed hunters 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted January 31, 2015 I picked up the Jan and Feb copy of NZPC and emailed and asked where the Modern Performance/Euros were. They said to purchase the Classic Car mag. Uh.. Righto. I guess their markets points to the generation of Turbos and drifters. However the Editor just picked up a clean as f**k E46 M3 for his Mrs.. So maybe it will convert him. Slightly. Hopefully. Maybe. Didn't even know about speed hunters until it was popped on here. Haha. I should cut my springs while I'm at it Did you miss the euros on the cover? Not polished e46's though lol 2 x Porsche, vw beetle, 205 gti and e30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted January 31, 2015 Did you miss the euros on the cover? Not polished e46's though lol 2 x Porsche, vw beetle, 205 gti and e30 Yup I did. And I noticed the ECC Award winner in one of the months mags also. It's a very instance for them to cover euro.. And even then it was nice full page spreads about them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cab 148 Report post Posted January 31, 2015 So in regards to the "project car" side of things, what are you doing to it? I see the blacking out parts but what else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted January 31, 2015 (edited) So in regards to the "project car" side of things, what are you doing to it? I see the blacking out parts but what else? Oh forgot this was the M3 thread. Plans: - Subframe Reinforcement - Inspection II - CSL DME Upgrade - Suspension Set up to ride lower - Wire in Angel Eyes Those are the things that will be done over the next couple months. In future - Wheels, Looking at a few - Full Respray (Maybe Wrap?) - Exhaust (Agency?) - Potential Sound Upgrade if the HK parts become available And then the Ideastosuperchargeorturbobecauseeveryonedreams Yeah there's a list somewhere around the house and it's an A4 page long, it's had the basics done like Diff Service, Interior Trim fix, New SMG shifter, New Boot with Spoiler, reversing lights no cloudy, tinted indicators, black out, Carbon Supreme tint.. Not a lot but only owned it since the beginning of December.... Edited January 31, 2015 by MISS BM 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted January 31, 2015 Potential Sound Upgrade if the HK parts become available if you mean put HK in, don't bother - they aren't good. Go aftermarket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted January 31, 2015 if you mean put HK in, don't bother - they aren't good. Go aftermarket. My HK is better than my Type R Alpine I spent on the Schnitzer........ Which is why I probably would. Unless there is an alternative that keeps the car looking simplistic and stock inside with great sounds and won't cost huge $$ to work in with the HK Amp etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted January 31, 2015 The HK amp will do in a pinch, just get great speakers and crossovers for the stock locations. Did that by upgrading Schnitzer to Alpine Type R. Worst decision I ever made. And I spent a lot of money (over 1k) on that set up. Wasn't happy with the sh*t sound as speakers placed in Door cards, not the panel.. Put a basic set up with Kenwood in my E36 and you could hear me bumping along the Motorway it was that good. Big flaw design if the E46s and if the M3 is anything like that, I will personally murder myself replacing them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted January 31, 2015 Should note, current system par one speaker blown on the rear deck in the M3 is awesome - no issues with it which Is why I want to keep it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted January 31, 2015 My fetish is bass. And if my car falls apart before I reach my content level, I cry. My trip to and from work each day in the Schnizzer is almost like bass suicide. Doors rattle before the speakers do 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 544 Report post Posted January 31, 2015 Decent sub firing through a ski pass setup works well. Needs to be baffled to reduce the energy in the boot. You end up with rattle free clean bass and don't need too much power. Getting good mid bass out of the door card mounting is a different story without cutting holes. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted February 1, 2015 The HK Setup in the M3 is great. It's 12/13 year old speaker rock on better than my 8 month old speakers. No door rattles (odd?)If I could find a replacement for the rear deck speaker that is blown, I wouldn't need to touch anything else to keep my happy in that car. To be fair, most of the time the window is down while I play around with gears and exhaust notes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 544 Report post Posted February 1, 2015 With the AC double check the door clips around mid bass. If these aren't in good condition it can be a source rattles. You want the Oem type ones with the rubber washer for best results. Other thing to check is that your aftermarket crossovers haven't come loose. I mounted mine with hot glue without keying the inside of the door car plastic. They came loose after a couple of months. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted February 18, 2015 Inspection II Kit on it's way from States.. Along with Front Position Diff Mount (Thanks Drags :/)Sadly might get stung with that wonderful import tax. Ah well, still works out cheaper than purchasing the Oil, Filter, Spark Plugs, Air Filter, Cabin Filter, O Rings and what not else is in there through NZ Dealers. Subframe still 100%, Yus. DME sent off to the brains of Tom - That's probably the most exciting thing to happen this year. Angel Eye idea canned until I can be bothered with failing electronics if not done right. Anywho, just an update. It needed one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted February 18, 2015 The 'scenes' thing for different car marquees is defanitely an age thing. People chill out a lot when they get older... still like different cars and brands but with less tudes everywhere. Its quite refreshing. Yep, average age of us 8er owners in NZ is about 137 and we're all mellow as f*ck. Coffee and Cars at Smales farm is a good relaxed melting pot of different scenes.......next one is Feb 22. It is a great gathering, so many different brands, builds and general awesomeness. I'll be there on Sunday if the 8 is back together. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted February 24, 2015 Parts, Parts, Parts and More parts arrived from the States this week. With more on the way. Oil - Check Oil Filter - Check Air Filter - Check Cabin Filter - Check Fuel Filter - Check 6x Spark Plugs - Check Diff Mount - Customs pinched it - New one on way thanks to ECS tuning fronting the bill Full Valve/Rocker Cover Gasket Kit on it's Way. USPS you better damn well get it here. Resetting the Lifters.. To be completed once Kit arrives. Will set out to do the Service on Saturday. DME sorted, Thanks Tom & Ray. Shall enjoy the initial test drive once the car is all back together. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted February 24, 2015 Love those big boxes of parts... Until I have to find the time to fit it all. Got a box of little parts in the shed that I've never got round to using... Can't remember what half of them are now and have to look up all the part numbers to see where they go! haha 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted February 25, 2015 Love those big boxes of parts... Until I have to find the time to fit it all. Got a box of little parts in the shed that I've never got round to using... Can't remember what half of them are now and have to look up all the part numbers to see where they go! haha Gosh, I wish I had spare parts haha. Everything I buy gets used within the week generally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted February 25, 2015 Gosh, I wish I had spare parts haha. Everything I buy gets used within the week generally They're not spare... I just haven't found time to put them where they're meant to go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
