hudfsam13 3 Report post Posted May 7, 2022 Current tyre setup is 225 front and 245 rear. (fronts have average/good amount of tread on them, rears are pretty mint as they were put on in September last year and I haven't put that many kms on them since) Im not to sure about the condition of the suspension overall, I haven't really looked into it over the couple of years I've owned mine (although hasn't been brought up as an issue in wofs or services), but I have done the front lower control arm bushings and noticed a tiny bit of an improvement there in handling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted May 7, 2022 It's always a tough decision to walk away from tyres with good life left in them, unless you have severe comfort issues with your runflats perhaps try some other things whilst you wear your existing tyres down? At least then, by the time you need new tyres, you'll have a better feel for whether you need different sizes. I'd do the camber pin mod, ideally add M3 lower control arms (TRW JTC1426/JTC1427) and then you'll need an alignment so ask for a tiny amount of front toe out. I suspect you'll notice a considerable reduction in corner entry understeer. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brianr70 83 Report post Posted May 7, 2022 don't see these everyday https://www.motorsportauctions.com/category/355/National-Category-Race-Cars/listings/45913/BMW-Motorsport-130i-Racecar.html 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2152 Report post Posted May 7, 2022 8 minutes ago, Brianr70 said: don't see these everyday https://www.motorsportauctions.com/category/355/National-Category-Race-Cars/listings/45913/BMW-Motorsport-130i-Racecar.html That was Kevin Birds old car, the engines epic! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted May 15, 2022 (edited) $9500 buy now for a manual, bid from $6500... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/3597703336 Needs a good tidy and not sure what's up with those exhaust tips but you're really buying the engine and gearbox combo right? Edited May 15, 2022 by M3AN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted May 15, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, M3AN said: $9500 buy now for a manual, bid from $6500... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/3597703336 Needs a good tidy and not sure what up with those exhaust tips but you're really buying the engine and gearbox combo right? That's cheap if you can get it for 7 or 8k and refresh everything, you'll have a tidy car for 10k. Larger injectors? and clutch done indicates it's had some maintenance done. Edited May 15, 2022 by NZ_InFerno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted May 15, 2022 (edited) I think it's a steal for 7 or 8, the buy now price seems reasonable, one could probably walk away with it for 9 or a bit less. But yes, a lot of how much you need to spend to bring it up to spec depends on the mechanical condition. Edited May 15, 2022 by M3AN 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted May 15, 2022 31 minutes ago, M3AN said: I think it's a steal for 7 or 8, the buy now price seems reasonable, one could probably walk away with it for 9 or a bit less. But yes, a lot of how much you need to spend to bring it up to spec depends on the mechanical condition. I do too, but if it's got no service history at 180k I'd be assuming the worst and that it needs 2-3k in engine and suspension parts plus whatever high touch parts/headliner /tyres etc need doing. So if you can get into it for 7-8k and finish up 10k - 12k in with a massive refresh, you're winning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted May 15, 2022 2 hours ago, M3AN said: $9500 buy now for a manual, bid from $6500... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/3597703336 Needs a good tidy and not sure what up with those exhaust tips but you're really buying the engine and gearbox combo right? Whats with the really gross looking seats? Poverty spec seats? It should have sport seats fitted. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2152 Report post Posted May 15, 2022 (edited) Yup according to vin should have heated sports seats. Looks like its had some butchery done, trim panel covering centre console bolts missing etc as well. (Plus it just looks sticky! haha). Would be good buy if can get it cheap. Edited May 15, 2022 by Jacko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted May 17, 2022 Looks very sooty in those exhaust pipes. Could be injectors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duluth 41 Report post Posted May 17, 2022 Was looking on Facebook marketplace and found a manual conversion kit from an E90 320i. Have confirmed the gearbox would fit. Just wanting to know if any modifications would need to be made to driveshaft etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted May 17, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, duluth said: Was looking on Facebook marketplace and found a manual conversion kit from an E90 320i. Have confirmed the gearbox would fit. Just wanting to know if any modifications would need to be made to driveshaft etc. Are they the same gearbox as a 130i? That's nearly double the power /torque you'd be putting through it. Edited May 17, 2022 by NZ_InFerno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2152 Report post Posted May 17, 2022 (edited) 18 minutes ago, NZ_InFerno said: Are they the same gearbox as a 130i? That's nearly double the power /torque you'd be putting through it. Nope, the 130i one is a GS6-37BZ - rated to 370Nm, the ratios and box are shared with early Z4 3.0Si (think the later ones are shorter geared). 320i is a GS6-17BG... presumably to 170Nm??... and is used in the 4 pots 1-5 series. Edited May 17, 2022 by Jacko 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted May 18, 2022 Optimism defined: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/3595961461 No questions allowed but don't worry, he's a decent bloke... 🙄 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2152 Report post Posted May 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, M3AN said: Optimism defined: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/3595961461 No questions allowed but don't worry, he's a decent bloke... 🙄 Wow, looks stunning! Other than the M badge. only 60,000km... poor neglected thing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ciderbeard 15 Report post Posted May 18, 2022 Not a fan of the mbadging either. It does look shiny, but 19k for an auto? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted May 18, 2022 Yeah, it's a stupid price. I'm guessing halogens also being NZ new. 🤮 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kees 594 Report post Posted May 19, 2022 On 5/15/2022 at 6:39 PM, M3AN said: $9500 buy now for a manual, bid from $6500... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/3597703336 Needs a good tidy and not sure what's up with those exhaust tips but you're really buying the engine and gearbox combo right? Sold for $6.5K. If there isn’t too much wrong with it I think that’s a decent deal someone got with enough room in the budget left over to give it a decent tidy up. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted May 19, 2022 Couldn't agree more, if there's nothing seriously wrong that's a steal. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2152 Report post Posted May 24, 2022 (edited) Pulled the tardme pin on these, look to have recaro mounting brackets etc from what I could see, dont look too out of place in an E87, plus air lumbar, heating, and ass cooling fans. Oddball JDM recaros, look to be aftermarket only - SP-JC. Cert to install them doesnt look too tricky, removing airbags being the main hurdle. Rest looks fairly legit. The car they are installed in is a bog standard poverty pack prelci 120 wreck. Edited May 24, 2022 by Jacko 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted May 24, 2022 11 minutes ago, Jacko said: Pulled the tardme pin on these, look to have recaro mounting brackets etc from what I could see, dont look too out of place in an E87, plus air lumbar, heating, and ass cooling fans. Oddball JDM recaros, look to be aftermarket only - SP-JC. Cert to install them doesnt look too tricky, removing airbags being the main hurdle. Rest looks fairly legit. The car they are installed in is a bog standard poverty pack prelci 120 wreck. Pretty damn cool. How much were they asking for them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2152 Report post Posted May 24, 2022 1 minute ago, NZ_InFerno said: Pretty damn cool. How much were they asking for them? Auction ended at $1400, which is good, as its what my mental limit was set to and the other guy backed off 1410 and he woulda had em.... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted May 24, 2022 Top shopping for classy seats, well done. I'm sure installation and compliance will be more of a PITA than you've imagined but the end result will be mega and well worth it. Ace. 👍 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2152 Report post Posted May 29, 2022 Looks like a nice manual one. Ive never heard of a N52 headgasket failing before (other than the ones running boost) https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/3615173923 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
