MD13 494 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/70910326/children-saved-from-sinking-car-in-wellington-after-handbrake-fails They're not boats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewis91 114 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 Goes nicely with the M3 in Auckland earlier this year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 494 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 Exactly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted August 7, 2015 but they are submarines.... Bond movies have taught me so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted August 7, 2015 http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/70910326/children-saved-from-sinking-car-in-wellington-after-handbrake-fails They're not boats! Are you sure? It was a 5 series 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted August 7, 2015 Anyone notice it's a 540is 6 speed manual? https://carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=gjk567 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) I was trying to work out how the hell the "handbrake" failure would cause it to roll... assumed it was automatic... that's pretty poo for a 540iS... guess someone will have a six speed box up for sale soon, with slight water damage. Edited August 7, 2015 by antil33t Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted August 7, 2015 It's probably already at Hellbm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted August 7, 2015 Saw this car on the motorway the other day. Full Schnitzer kit, exhaust, mirrors etc. Looked pretty tidy, what a shame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 494 Report post Posted August 7, 2015 If you want to go boating please use one of these 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted August 7, 2015 Saw this car on the motorway the other day. Full Schnitzer kit, exhaust, mirrors etc. Looked pretty tidy, what a shame. There is a guy that works at/owns Rex Industries in the hutt with one thats genuine, i dont think this one is genuine though.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) If it's the one I'm thinking of it's genuine but in rough condition. alittle rougher now. Edited August 7, 2015 by M5V8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted August 8, 2015 bloody bmw handbrakes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 494 Report post Posted September 4, 2015 Again! But not a BMW this time thankfully. http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/71747272/elderly-mans-car-plunges-off-road-into-wellington-harbour But still German... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted September 4, 2015 bloody bmw handbrakes! Nothing wrong with the system if it's serviced and adjusted correctly using the proper tools and correct parts within the tolerance guidelines 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
