M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 3, 2022 1 minute ago, NZ_InFerno said: I remember seeing the 1 series in Motor magazine at launch, thought it was fugly. Exactly my experience, the shape has grown on me. Lord help the resale values of the F40, even a mother couldn't love that thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted June 3, 2022 Anyone seen an E8/9x wreck with heated seats anywhere? I wanna lop me off some connectors. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias 253 Report post Posted June 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, Jacko said: Anyone seen an E8/9x wreck with heated seats anywhere? I wanna lop me off some connectors. tried hell bm? had a fair few e8x/e9x there when I was there last no too long ago, bound to be one with heated seats amongst them, seems to be a common option on the 135is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Jacko said: Anyone seen an E8/9x wreck with heated seats anywhere? I wanna lop me off some connectors. Heaps of wrecks and front halves on Trademe, was looking this morning. Only catch is they may want you buy the whole seats. I suppose something with the seat airbags triggered, which would make the seats trash, would be the best candidate. If I see anything I'll let you know. Do base models from Japan come with heated seats, do you know? Surprisingly the lamppost impression one @BM WORLD has, has intact seats. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 5, 2022 Tidy late model auto for $7500, how much would a manual conversion be on one of these? https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/3626069662 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted June 5, 2022 (edited) 19 minutes ago, M3AN said: Tidy late model auto for $7500, how much would a manual conversion be on one of these? https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/3626069662 I think $5000 was thrown around last time I asked about it, I presume that's mostly parts costs. Edit: if that was any other colour I'd be making offers to do the exact same thing lol Edited June 5, 2022 by NZ_InFerno 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted June 6, 2022 Will post pics when they are arrive, I'm dubious for the price, but who knows... sometimes ya luck out https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003627350571.html 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cammsport 390 Report post Posted June 7, 2022 Where are you good people sourcing your E87 parts from? Nil support from FCP and they don't intend to support non US market cars according to their email. From the loving new owner of a dirty 120d. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted June 8, 2022 (edited) Bunch of parts are common between US 128/328/330 and 130s, not really too much of an issue other than LHD/RHD. I dont think they got many diesels in the US though, so will be harder. Edited June 8, 2022 by Jacko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 8, 2022 (edited) As Chris rightly says there's a lot of crossover with other vehicles and I've had E87 success as a result with FCP. I still check in with Schmiedmann from time to time but their shipping costs and timeframes are less attractive than they used to be. I also do a "site:com.au" search for common parts, if you can find a supplier over there willing to ship to NZ (many are) then they're often cheaper than getting stuff here because they don't automatically mark up 100%. Edited June 8, 2022 by M3AN 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted June 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Cammsport said: Where are you good people sourcing your E87 parts from? Nil support from FCP and they don't intend to support non US market cars according to their email. From the loving new owner of a dirty 120d. Realoem to get the specific part number of what you're after. Put part number into fcp euro. Order part 💵 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted June 8, 2022 Yup I just have my FCP car listed as a 2008 128i. Everything is the same bar the air filter. As for the D. Europe is your best option. I would go for the UK. So many 1 series D's. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted June 8, 2022 45 minutes ago, Driftit said: Yup I just have my FCP car listed as a 2008 128i. Everything is the same bar the air filter. As for the D. Europe is your best option. I would go for the UK. So many 1 series D's. Yep I've got mine as 128i too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cammsport 390 Report post Posted June 8, 2022 3 hours ago, NZ_InFerno said: Realoem to get the specific part number of what you're after. Put part number into fcp euro. Order part 💵 Unfortunately/fortunately the body is straight and well serviced. Mostly after engine parts. I'll start a thread so I don't clog this one. Thanks for your help though everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted June 12, 2022 Someone might be interested? BMW N52 Engine Valve Cover and Gasket https://www.trademe.co.nz/3630605832 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 15, 2022 Cheap LCI auto, I'm sure you could drive it away for $6k... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/3640263332 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted June 16, 2022 That bumper damage is the only thing triggering me. Can't complain though at that price. Q&A made me chuckle... Q: Does this have reversing camera and Bluetooth, thanks. A: Has mirrors and an AUX input 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted June 16, 2022 50 minutes ago, Blackie said: That bumper damage is the only thing triggering me. Can't complain though at that price. Q&A made me chuckle... Q: Does this have reversing camera and Bluetooth, thanks. A: Has mirrors and an AUX input Made me chuckle too, I'm pretty sure I got the very first of the E87 android headunits in my car. Manufacturer wanted to send me a reversing camera add on for free if I made a video about it, reply was its a hatchback and my man card would be put in jeopardy. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 16, 2022 On 6/15/2022 at 12:43 PM, M3AN said: Cheap LCI auto, I'm sure you could drive it away for $6k... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/3640263332 Price reduced to $6100 (from $6300). So now I'd offer $5800 and that would be a steal IMHO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted June 16, 2022 What would a mint condition of LCI black grilles (genuine BMW) be worth..? Asking for a friend… 🤫 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted June 17, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: What would a mint condition of LCI black grilles (genuine BMW) be worth..? Asking for a friend… 🤫 Idk but interested Edit: I ordered some from Schmiedmann in September last year and they still haven't shipped them 🙄 Edited June 17, 2022 by NZ_InFerno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 17, 2022 (edited) No more than good reproductions I'd say, I paid US$36 for mine. Edit: Gloss/matte might make a difference, I wouldn't want gloss ones. Edited June 17, 2022 by M3AN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted June 17, 2022 Break out the rattle cans 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antallica 15 Report post Posted June 17, 2022 Putting my one back on the market, been an awesome 6 months. Original thread with pics: https://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/66625-6-spd-manual-lci-130i-sold/ Will do for same price - $12k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted June 17, 2022 22 hours ago, M3AN said: No more than good reproductions I'd say, I paid US$36 for mine. Edit: Gloss/matte might make a difference, I wouldn't want gloss ones. Yeah true, race to the bottom these days very few people seem to want to pay for quality or service. If that’s all their worth then I’ll put them in the wife’s mighty 116d for shits and gigs. FWIW looks like gloss round the outside and the vertical slats are satin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
