NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted June 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, balancerider said: Needs @promo’s expertise (assuming it hasn’t had it already) Was with him a couple times with multiple frms, from what I learned later after it was sold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IainR 55 Report post Posted June 20, 2021 It sounds like this car has some history...? 👀 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted June 20, 2021 1 hour ago, IainR said: It sounds like this car has some history...? 👀 Yeah I was first owner in NZ, there's a thread on here about it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted June 20, 2021 (edited) I wonder what is actually wrong with it then, since it must not be the frm? Edited June 20, 2021 by KwS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duluth 41 Report post Posted June 20, 2021 (edited) I listed the E81 as I thought I'd take advantage of the free list weekend, few nice cars got posted that I'm keen on (330ci). The FRM issue is something I've been meaning to sort out, I think it needs an FRM3 module instead of the FRM2 it has in it. Unless @NZ_InFerno tried an FRM3 to no avail? Funnily enough I have actually come to not mind the window issue as i usually just crack them open a bit anyway. Edited June 20, 2021 by duluth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exextatic 111 Report post Posted June 21, 2021 3 hours ago, duluth said: I listed the E81 as I thought I'd take advantage of the free list weekend, few nice cars got posted that I'm keen on (330ci). The FRM issue is something I've been meaning to sort out, I think it needs an FRM3 module instead of the FRM2 it has in it. Unless @NZ_InFerno tried an FRM3 to no avail? Funnily enough I have actually come to not mind the window issue as i usually just crack them open a bit anyway. What's written on the top-left of the FRM's label, to the right of the BMW logo? There are multiple variants of FRM2, FRM3, etc, with slight differences in compatibility - for example, an E87 FRM2 in an E81/E82 won't work correctly (unable to learn window limits). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duluth 41 Report post Posted June 21, 2021 26 minutes ago, exextatic said: What's written on the top-left of the FRM's label, to the right of the BMW logo? There are multiple variants of FRM2, FRM3, etc, with slight differences in compatibility - for example, an E87 FRM2 in an E81/E82 won't work correctly (unable to learn window limits). I'll have a look. What you said about E87 compatibility is most likely the issue. Had a look on eBay for a new module but nothing for a good price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duluth 41 Report post Posted June 21, 2021 Go out to the car this morning and someone's decided to rip my spoiler off for themselves. Joy. 1 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted June 21, 2021 Seriously... That is f**king annoying. Sorry to hear that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duluth 41 Report post Posted June 21, 2021 28 minutes ago, Driftit said: Seriously... That is f**king annoying. Sorry to hear that. Cheers , thankfully I didn't pay much for it... thought people only stole badges 😕 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HJ130i 12 Report post Posted June 21, 2021 43 minutes ago, Driftit said: Seriously... That is f**king annoying. Sorry to hear that. Couldn't have said it better myself. Might be worth trying to get a new one from Aliexpress? It's where I got mine, wasn't too expensive from memory. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted June 21, 2021 thats so messed up.. and its crazy because its such a model specific part. will probably end up on a 116i with 20" rimz 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HJ130i 12 Report post Posted June 21, 2021 31 minutes ago, qube said: thats so messed up.. and its crazy because its such a model specific part. will probably end up on a 116i with 20" rimz There's a 116 near my work with huge wheels, 1M bumper, big spoiler - the lot. But all very banged up. Not pretty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) A few with more rational pricing are popping up including this double facelift auto with moderate miles for 8k (edit: ONO, so you could probably drive it away for 7.5). https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/3146714682 Edited June 22, 2021 by M3AN 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duluth 41 Report post Posted June 22, 2021 How does everyone go about changing their diff oil ? What oil should be used ? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HJ130i 12 Report post Posted June 22, 2021 Have been quoted $417 for front pads and disks, and rear pads. Sound like a good price? Seems like a damn good deal to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted June 22, 2021 ^ depends on the brand of the disk and pads. I just priced up 4 Brembo ceramic pads and 4 Brembo UV coated rotors and it comes to about $500 landed in NZ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HJ130i 12 Report post Posted June 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, qube said: ^ depends on the brand of the disk and pads. I just priced up 4 Brembo ceramic pads and 4 Brembo UV coated rotors and it comes to about $500 landed in NZ My price is labour included, hence why it seemed a deal to me. Just basic pads and brakes, no name stuff really. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted June 23, 2021 47 minutes ago, HJ130i said: My price is labour included, hence why it seemed a deal to me. Just basic pads and brakes, no name stuff really. Really depends where they are getting the rotors from. If they are not a recognizable brand then it could be a terrible deal. The "White Box" rotors ADL once supplied cost less than $10 to bring into the country. I was swapping them out after every race weekend on my E30. Absolute junk. But I would rather chew through crap rotors than the expensive project mu and padgid brake pads I had. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 23, 2021 3 hours ago, duluth said: How does everyone go about changing their diff oil ? What oil should be used ? For the stock diff synthetic 75w90 GL-5. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 23, 2021 3 hours ago, HJ130i said: Have been quoted $417 for front pads and disks, and rear pads. Sound like a good price? Seems like a damn good deal to me. I've still got my used ones put aside for you (no obligation) if you want them. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HJ130i 12 Report post Posted June 23, 2021 Just now, M3AN said: I've still got my used ones put aside for you (no obligation) if you want them. What are the odds - I just messaged you RE them. Talk about timing! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted June 23, 2021 7 hours ago, duluth said: How does everyone go about changing their diff oil ? What oil should be used ? I need to do this soon too. I'm guessing it will be the standard 75w90 Castrol? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted June 23, 2021 7 hours ago, duluth said: How does everyone go about changing their diff oil ? What oil should be used ? Im running 75W140 (Royal Purple) as per KB recommendations, all works well and purple. Had run 75w90 for 250,000km previously before bearing damage. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted June 23, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, HJ130i said: My price is labour included, hence why it seemed a deal to me. Just basic pads and brakes, no name stuff really. Don't screw around with cheap rotors and pads, trust me, its not worth it. Biggest ball ache Ive ever had was constantly warped "brembo" rotors. Its worth paying for decent stuff. If its a stock car getting driven as per stock - ATE rotors and pads. Edited June 23, 2021 by Jacko 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
