KwS 2429 Report post Posted February 13, 2017 I completely agree Michael. The BMW V10 just doesnt sound grunty enough to me, too tinny and high pitched. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted March 7, 2017 10k Routine service and the brake pads indicator has been on. Brake pads $85, rotors $532 and service. Total $1321 incl. 10l of 5w30 is $200 and genuine filter is $100 so overall pretty happy with the full amount. the laugh of the day was the office lady went to pick up the replacement rotors and couldn't lift them. They are so bloody big. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1319 Report post Posted March 7, 2017 On 13/02/2017 at 2:57 PM, KwS said: I completely agree Michael. The BMW V10 just doesnt sound grunty enough to me, too tinny and high pitched. Having driven one around a wee bit now I think the sound is fantastic at moderate RPM and downshifts sound great. The high pitched thing only happens when you rev the sh*t out of it (which I haven't done). Would like to hear the Audi tho! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1319 Report post Posted March 7, 2017 30 minutes ago, Breaker said: 10k Routine service and the brake pads indicator has been on. Brake pads $85, rotors $532 and service. Total $1321 incl. 10l of 5w30 is $200 and genuine filter is $100 so overall pretty happy with the full amount. the laugh of the day was the office lady went to pick up the replacement rotors and couldn't lift them. They are so bloody big. That seems a pretty reasonable cost including some big rotors. Nice. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3341 Report post Posted March 7, 2017 4 minutes ago, TermiPeteNZ said: That seems a pretty reasonable cost including some big rotors. Nice. yep you'd probably be hard-pressed to source your own for less. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted March 7, 2017 Puppies are 385mm, even with factory 20s I need to use a fine brush to get into them enough to clean! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted March 7, 2017 Huge brakes haha. Specs suggest 1940kg unladen weight so with that kinda mass, you want to be able to stop efficiently, especially with 232hp per tonne available. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted March 7, 2017 $85 for pads? Are they made of compressed chinese recycled cardboard or something?! Ive paid more than that for smaller pads on lesser cars, lol. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 15 hours ago, Michael. said: Huge brakes haha. Specs suggest 1940kg unladen weight so with that kinda mass, you want to be able to stop efficiently, especially with 232hp per tonne available. Yeah well stopping is definitely the tyre and brake combo no doubt and stopping this tank needs some dinner plates but this thing pulls up super good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 9 hours ago, KwS said: $85 for pads? Are they made of compressed chinese recycled cardboard or something?! Ive paid more than that for smaller pads on lesser cars, lol. We'll see how they run, will update if they are crap, it won't take long to work it out 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted January 2, 2018 Couple of new tyres Potenza S001s for the fronts before Xmas, $1050. normal annual service, WOF etc. everything else has been great, spare a fiddly issue with the window washes on the drivers headlight needed some sorting and a new cable tie. Had a couple of runs up to Auckland recently. Avg 11.8l per 100ks overall off the trip computer. Getting 11.2 on the open road trip up and back, get stuck and slowed with holiday traffic along at 80 it soon comes back to 10s so can’t complain. We’ve had it for a while now so might look to move back to a 550 or there abouts. Plenty to think on. Sitting at 162ks now 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 478 Report post Posted January 2, 2018 Read this? https://www.autoevolution.com/news/here-s-why-bmws-n63-44-liter-v8-engines-fail-96527.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted January 2, 2018 11 minutes ago, Palazzo said: Read this? https://www.autoevolution.com/news/here-s-why-bmws-n63-44-liter-v8-engines-fail-96527.html BMW ‘pushing’ engineering again, they seem to have a thing for buggering up V8s, from the M62 to the N62 and now the N63. Likely look at a LCI N62 08 or 09 as they’ve got that one more sorted ... with a mech warranty of cause. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted January 2, 2018 I'd stick with the S8, it's stylish unique car, few compare. The BMW substitutes seem bland and generic. All will have their problems I suppose. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1319 Report post Posted January 2, 2018 What's your thinking with the switch? Just time for a change? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) 23 minutes ago, TermiPeteNZ said: What's your thinking with the switch? Just time for a change? Yeah I tend to get restless, possibly impending move to Auckland may also land the S8 as the daily .... not what it’ll be best at. Time will tell. The 38 will stay Sunday driver duties no matter what. Trouble is once you start the options are near endless from turbo N54s in every disguise, shape and type to 535ds which are also tempting. Plenty of time to work it out Edited January 2, 2018 by Breaker 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted January 2, 2018 Depends how fast you want to go I guess. These new Jaguar XJs seem like a good deal, mid range power though 380hp / 515nm https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/jaguar/auction-1505447948.htm?rsqid=f60ada76eebb49978f7d5623efd19121 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted January 2, 2018 9 hours ago, Michael. said: Depends how fast you want to go I guess. These new Jaguar XJs seem like a good deal, mid range power though 380hp / 515nm https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/jaguar/auction-1505447948.htm?rsqid=f60ada76eebb49978f7d5623efd19121 Your right Mike, ultimately I think I like the idea of a small turbo go cart but my reality will be something bigger, more of a good GT with good spec. Jags interesting for sure. I don’t have kids to worry about hauling but like a nice wagon for styling, SUV out. Just not me and don’t need it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted August 7, 2018 Righto, Audi has been in ownership for coming up 2 years and time for a change, anyone looking for a V10 with 170k on the clock. Hit me up $15k sound like a deal? Front end was tided up recently after it got pulled off backing out of a car park so looks great, here’s a couple of pics from Saturday. Funny @Michael. you mentioned the XJ, I’d forgotten that till I looked back at this, always knew you had good taste. I just couldn’t do a 7 F01 or an F10. Details on the XJ to come .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted August 7, 2018 I would have thought you'd be all over the new kia stinger for the ridiculous price they are going for these days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1319 Report post Posted August 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Breaker said: Righto, Audi has been in ownership for coming up 2 years and time for a change, anyone looking for a V10 with 170k on the clock. Hit me up $15k sound like a deal? Front end was tided up recently after it got pulled off backing out of a car park so looks great, here’s a couple of pics from Saturday. Funny @Michael. you mentioned the XJ, I’d forgotten that till I looked back at this, always knew you had good taste. I just couldn’t do a 7 F01 or an F10. Details on the XJ to come .... Tempting dude But I already have a V10! ? The big 8 sure is a classy vehicle, and not as thirsty as the M5. Having seen a F01 750i in the flesh the other day - beautiful vehicle. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted August 8, 2018 21 hours ago, TermiPeteNZ said: Tempting dude But I already have a V10! ? The big 8 sure is a classy vehicle, and not as thirsty as the M5. Having seen a F01 750i in the flesh the other day - beautiful vehicle. Yeah they are ok, just lacking some flair though in my opinion, that with stem seal issues on the v8 and things don’t look so rosy, they feel very big to drive as well compared to even the Jag. Drove an A7 as well, that seemed a little numb but was well appointed interior, budget didn’t stretch to even looking at an RS7, unfortunately Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) I still stand by what i said in the past, thats a crazy amount of car and engine for the money. 15k for a V10? Crazy. Edited August 10, 2018 by KwS 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
