Jacko 2156 Report post Posted January 1, 2018 (edited) Is there any one out there with one of these kits in NZ? https://mthire.com.au/products/dm11-a1458-bmwc for hire? Can probably butcher up something similar, but anyone have the real deal and rents it out? Edited January 1, 2018 by Jacko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted January 1, 2018 The guy that’s rebuilding an E46 (I think) M3 from close to scratch has built his own and might lend it out? I’ll try dig up the post, he did it with his father who appears to be somthing of an engineering genius. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted January 1, 2018 31 minutes ago, EUROLESS said: The guy that’s rebuilding an E46 (I think) M3 from close to scratch has built his own and might lend it out? I’ll try dig up the post, he did it with his father who appears to be somthing of an engineering genius. Is this the thread you’re thinking of? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted January 1, 2018 (edited) Yes, thanks, in particular this Post shows the extraction tool, and a few posts later he shows them using a hydraulic press to reinsert them, I suspect the OEM tool allows the job to happen with the subframe in situ though, where as his required complete removal. Edited January 1, 2018 by EUROLESS 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted January 2, 2018 Thats the thing, I wonder if the E46 bush dimensions are the same/similar? Ill flick him a PM Good thread here http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1158856 Im putting pu bushes back in so the install is easy(er). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted January 2, 2018 5 minutes ago, Jacko said: Thats the thing, I wonder if the E46 bush dimensions are the same/similar? Ill flick him a PM Good thread here http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1158856 Im putting pu bushes back in so the install is easy(er). Check the parts on realoem? It’ll tel you all vehicles with that part. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted January 2, 2018 Different p/n to E46, same as an e9x, might be the same diameter though :/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Jacko said: Thats the thing, I wonder if the E46 bush dimensions are the same/similar? Ill flick him a PM Good thread here http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1158856 Im putting pu bushes back in so the install is easy(er). I have sleeves and a kit like that for an e39 front bushings. There are eBay kits too for cheap that should last one or two uses without issue ? edit. I bought the bmw part for the sleeves, but I’ve read of people having good luck with exhaust piping for sleeves too. Nothing wrong with that setup either. There is a good write up for this on the beisan systems page for an e39 bushing but it should be very similar to that setup you linked. Edited January 2, 2018 by Gabe79 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted January 3, 2018 The Aus tool company above will rent to NZ $121AUD+return freight per week Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted January 6, 2018 On 07/10/2017 at 4:36 PM, Jacko said: Anyone had their average fuel consumption widget not work? it just reports 0.1l/100km. Reset the trip odo, have done a few hundred k's, still 0.1. Everything else works, no error messages... It know how much its using as the instantaneous widget works, and it obviously knows how many k's its done, but wont populate this doofa? FWIW - Reset it by disconnecting battery for another job, and its fixed 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetm3 180 Report post Posted January 6, 2018 Morning all, My 97 E36 M3 radiator is damaged, it's not leaking but the performance would have to be compromised. As I'm about to order some parts from the US, should I be adding a new radiator to my US order ? or is there a recommended NZ company I should look at. As always I'm looking to at least update/upgrade so full alloy is on the table, but I'm not looking at spending $1000 US If you've been through this process your help would be appreciated Cheers Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted January 6, 2018 Hi team, can anyone tell me if the standard SA sump guard for E30s protects the steering rack as well as the sump? Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted January 6, 2018 2 hours ago, sweetm3 said: Morning all, My 97 E36 M3 radiator is damaged, it's not leaking but the performance would have to be compromised. As I'm about to order some parts from the US, should I be adding a new radiator to my US order ? or is there a recommended NZ company I should look at. As always I'm looking to at least update/upgrade so full alloy is on the table, but I'm not looking at spending $1000 US If you've been through this process your help would be appreciated Cheers Mark I got a rad from Silverdale Radiators. Fast delivery - looks to be a quality product. Check the cost of shipping one from the US. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetm3 180 Report post Posted January 6, 2018 CSF or OEM approx $300 US One of these added to my parts order adds $50 US to shipping Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted January 6, 2018 23 minutes ago, sweetm3 said: CSF or OEM approx $300 US One of these added to my parts order adds $50 US to shipping + Duty/GST/Levy/Handling fees add another $150+NZD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted January 7, 2018 6 hours ago, sweetm3 said: If you've been through this process your help would be appreciated Let me know what you're planning before you pull the trigger. I also need a new one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetm3 180 Report post Posted January 7, 2018 Will do Dave 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted January 9, 2018 Looking to finish off my engine bay restoration but I'm stumped as to which radiator to buy. Attached is my current one inside my M528i E28 I think one of those switches is a temp switch for the aircon radiator fan...I'm not sure about the other one...what replacement radiator will accomodate these sensors? also do all radiators just have the expansion tank nipple you have to screw in yourself? TIA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted January 9, 2018 What economy should we expect from a 1997 E36 318Ti automatic? I didn't expect it to be anything like as good as the 318i manual, but it is much, much worse. 66 litres used in 650km. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, gjm said: What economy should we expect from a 1997 E36 318Ti automatic? I didn't expect it to be anything like as good as the 318i manual, but it is much, much worse. 66 litres used in 650km. Average on fuelly.com Is 9.6 L/100km. A couple of them have been repowered though! Edited January 9, 2018 by aja540i 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted January 9, 2018 3 hours ago, aja540i said: Average on fuelly.com Is 9.6 L/100km. A couple of them have been repowered though! I guess ours isn't quite so bad by comparison... 10.1(ish) L/100km. That's a spot check on economy though so I'll keep an eye on it. ICVs and so on can make a difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cammsport 390 Report post Posted January 14, 2018 On 07/01/2018 at 11:03 AM, gjm said: I got a rad from Silverdale Radiators. Fast delivery - looks to be a quality product. Check the cost of shipping one from the US. +1 for Silverdale Radiators. Good price and of OEM quality. Ran for about a year so far with no worries at all. as said, sourcing one from the states might be a pain due to shipping/warranty/duty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted January 14, 2018 I called BMW about the radiator - NZ$1000 + GST. Same unit from FCP Euro - NZ$346 landed. smh 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetm3 180 Report post Posted January 14, 2018 4 hours ago, M3AN said: I called BMW about the radiator - NZ$1000 + GST. Same unit from FCP Euro - NZ$346 landed. smh Ordered + shroud and fan ? $525 nz, tax still to add When do you think NZ companies will wake up 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) 21 minutes ago, sweetm3 said: When do you think NZ companies will wake up Well, they can't do anything about the GST but BMW's margins are a joke, only for the gullible or naive. The problem is a rising tide lifts all boats. A "specialist" wanted NZ$200 for a used one with over 140k kms on it. How about $50 (or a 100k warranty)? Edited January 14, 2018 by M3AN 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
