scottharvey 60 Report post Posted June 8, 2020 So im making a new thread as my last one was heading this way. I bought my 130i last week for a beautiful price of $3900. The car was owned by a lady for the 4 years since it has been imported. Its an 06 manual it looks lowered but i could be wrong as it doesnt have aftermarket shocks or springs in it. Has a full Arqray tail section stainless exhaust, which sounds great. I have since debadged the silly 3.0 si badge. It has an open diff which is a bit frustrating. The car is going in on thursday for a tune. I'm also grabbing a new rear BMW badge off Brent at some stage. Here is some photos that i have so far. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted June 8, 2020 26 minutes ago, scottharvey said: I bought my 130i last week for a beautiful price of $3900. Um, what? Your bargain hunting game must be on point! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2158 Report post Posted June 8, 2020 Wow thats a bargain, would be worth that even if it didnt run. Good spec too - https://www.mdecoder.com/decode/ps89060 (and good vintage, 140 off mine in production run ) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted June 8, 2020 wow where did you find this? didnt see it on trademe i dont think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottharvey 60 Report post Posted June 8, 2020 24 minutes ago, qube said: wow where did you find this? didnt see it on trademe i dont think? On the side of the road in warkworth. 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottharvey 60 Report post Posted June 8, 2020 41 minutes ago, Jacko said: Wow thats a bargain, would be worth that even if it didnt run. Good spec too - https://www.mdecoder.com/decode/ps89060 (and good vintage, 140 off mine in production run ) Woah that is a cool website. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 8, 2020 Dude that's f'ing awesome, I'm smiling for you. And I thought I got a bargain. ? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted June 8, 2020 If you wana sell it off for a little cash profit im keen haha 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2550 Report post Posted June 8, 2020 Thats a good old fashioned score 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2158 Report post Posted June 8, 2020 (edited) Doesnt look like it'll take much to get it mint either, stuff like the Msport rear bumper are a dime a dozen at wreckers. Has the clutch/DMF been done? ~230k is about where my factory one started to be on its last legs. Edited June 8, 2020 by Jacko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottharvey 60 Report post Posted June 9, 2020 3 hours ago, Jacko said: Doesnt look like it'll take much to get it mint either, stuff like the Msport rear bumper are a dime a dozen at wreckers. Has the clutch/DMF been done? ~230k is about where my factory one started to be on its last legs. Its not far off mint now, its in getting the windows tinted now. No idea on if the clutch has been done. Clutch feels fine though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottharvey 60 Report post Posted June 9, 2020 Can someone tell me if they sit at this height with the motorsport suspension. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted June 9, 2020 36 minutes ago, scottharvey said: Can someone tell me if they sit at this height with the motorsport suspension. yep, looks like standard msport to me 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 9, 2020 Maybe a little low at the rear... easily explained by less-than-new shocks. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottharvey 60 Report post Posted June 9, 2020 Also lucky enough that it has a front strut brace too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 9, 2020 20 minutes ago, scottharvey said: Also lucky enough that it has a front strut brace too Pics please. You'll learn soon young Bedouin. ? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2158 Report post Posted June 9, 2020 Yeah looks like standard Msport. Standard shocks and springs are black and likely still have the bmw part numbers on em. This thread needs more pics, want to see goodies you got for stupidly low price. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottharvey 60 Report post Posted June 9, 2020 Latest photos after being tinted 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted June 9, 2020 u sure u dont wana sell it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottharvey 60 Report post Posted June 9, 2020 12 minutes ago, qube said: u sure u dont wana sell it? I will do at a later stage if i dont get to into it ill see how it is after i get the tune. See if i get my arm twisted even more into keeping it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 9, 2020 Just now, scottharvey said: I will do at a later stage if i dont get to into it ill see how it is after i get the tune. See if i get my arm twisted even more into keeping it. Sorry if I missed it elsewhere, who's doing the tune? Do you know what you're getting yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottharvey 60 Report post Posted June 9, 2020 38 minutes ago, M3AN said: Sorry if I missed it elsewhere, who's doing the tune? Do you know what you're getting yet? Auto upgrades a guy called Lars. He seems to think 211kw but will get better figures after its done. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2158 Report post Posted June 9, 2020 Dyno tune? Make sure to grab the before and after (and his number if actually gets that!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottharvey 60 Report post Posted June 9, 2020 8 hours ago, Jacko said: Dyno tune? Make sure to grab the before and after (and his number if actually gets that!) So its based on dyno tunes from a 130 that he has done and then he modifies to suit my vehicle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 9, 2020 Very rarely do these people create their own base tunes on a dyno, they're typically downloaded from international subscription databases that contain images that have been developed on a dyno. I'm not sure what extra tuning you can do without a dyno... it would all be guesswork I'd think. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
