DIY MTech Body kit installed today
11-02-2009, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='1044990' date='Nov 2 2009, 04:52 PM
ahh, just noticed you have a diesel. i guess those flaps close so that your car warms up better when its cold out.
But the performance/economy compromise makes it so worthwhile - I've done 1100km (683miles) on a tank of diesel...
11-02-2009, 01:10 PM
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Ouch, they should never have released E60 with 17 inch wheels. Mine came from factory with 18 inch, so at least it doesn't look ordinary for something that expensive!
I always try to do the Rimutakas in a reasonably fast pace, and so far only motorbike riders that managed to keep up with me. Good thing is, apart from one long straight, you'll never be able to go faster than the speed limit! We regularly travel over the hill for Saturday brunch at Greytown, and Wellington's BMWCC holds its annual gymkhana at a farm just outside Masterton.
Freight is so expensive, but with the $ getting better, it doesn't hurt that much anymore. I just bought leather treatment from this place, only costs me NZ$42 for 250ml one bottle each of cleaner and conditioner. That's landed in NZ, and its a much better product than Mothers or Meguiars.
Email me before you've arrived in Wellington, we can catch up over coffee if you have spare time between arriving and getting on the ferry. I'm going to be around for Christmas, had spent all of my holiday allowance for this year!
I always try to do the Rimutakas in a reasonably fast pace, and so far only motorbike riders that managed to keep up with me. Good thing is, apart from one long straight, you'll never be able to go faster than the speed limit! We regularly travel over the hill for Saturday brunch at Greytown, and Wellington's BMWCC holds its annual gymkhana at a farm just outside Masterton.
Freight is so expensive, but with the $ getting better, it doesn't hurt that much anymore. I just bought leather treatment from this place, only costs me NZ$42 for 250ml one bottle each of cleaner and conditioner. That's landed in NZ, and its a much better product than Mothers or Meguiars.
Email me before you've arrived in Wellington, we can catch up over coffee if you have spare time between arriving and getting on the ferry. I'm going to be around for Christmas, had spent all of my holiday allowance for this year!
11-02-2009, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='1044990' date='Nov 2 2009, 04:52 PM
ahh, just noticed you have a diesel. i guess those flaps close so that your car warms up better when its cold out.
11-02-2009, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 530_nz' post='1045553' date='Nov 2 2009, 04:16 PM
It's called Air Vent Control, and currently being promoted as part of the 'BMW Efficient Dynamic' program. My 530 petrol also has this, and it's to regulate air flow into the engine bay. It'll only open when the engine needs it.
11-02-2009, 11:11 PM
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"Interesting" day today. I went to the manufacturer of the tow bar bracket to get it modified to fit the cover. After about 10 minutes looking at it they decided that it was going to be quite major, and would need retesting - Cost $NZ800 or $US572.
After work I fiddled and thought about modifying it myself - I only tow a trailer with two bikes on it so nothing heavy. I tried working the cover into place and it actually fit - tricky to get on but "problem" solved. It looks so much tidier!!
Now to do something about the exhaust tips!!
After work I fiddled and thought about modifying it myself - I only tow a trailer with two bikes on it so nothing heavy. I tried working the cover into place and it actually fit - tricky to get on but "problem" solved. It looks so much tidier!!
Now to do something about the exhaust tips!!
11-02-2009, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 530_nz' post='1045547' date='Nov 3 2009, 11:10 AM
Ouch, they should never have released E60 with 17 inch wheels. Mine came from factory with 18 inch, so at least it doesn't look ordinary for something that expensive!
I always try to do the Rimutakas in a reasonably fast pace, and so far only motorbike riders that managed to keep up with me. Good thing is, apart from one long straight, you'll never be able to go faster than the speed limit! We regularly travel over the hill for Saturday brunch at Greytown, and Wellington's BMWCC holds its annual gymkhana at a farm just outside Masterton.
Freight is so expensive, but with the $ getting better, it doesn't hurt that much anymore. I just bought leather treatment from this place, only costs me NZ$42 for 250ml one bottle each of cleaner and conditioner. That's landed in NZ, and its a much better product than Mothers or Meguiars.
Email me before you've arrived in Wellington, we can catch up over coffee if you have spare time between arriving and getting on the ferry. I'm going to be around for Christmas, had spent all of my holiday allowance for this year!
I always try to do the Rimutakas in a reasonably fast pace, and so far only motorbike riders that managed to keep up with me. Good thing is, apart from one long straight, you'll never be able to go faster than the speed limit! We regularly travel over the hill for Saturday brunch at Greytown, and Wellington's BMWCC holds its annual gymkhana at a farm just outside Masterton.
Freight is so expensive, but with the $ getting better, it doesn't hurt that much anymore. I just bought leather treatment from this place, only costs me NZ$42 for 250ml one bottle each of cleaner and conditioner. That's landed in NZ, and its a much better product than Mothers or Meguiars.
Email me before you've arrived in Wellington, we can catch up over coffee if you have spare time between arriving and getting on the ferry. I'm going to be around for Christmas, had spent all of my holiday allowance for this year!
It is much more fun on the bike!! when you inevitably catch up with traffic, you can almost always zip past almost instantly. Last time I did that road was in the Porsche on a busy day - no fun. We should arrange to meet at the summit cafe. I've never actually stopped there - or maybe Greytown, not that I know exactly where that is without looking it up. Will email closer to the time.
11-03-2009, 01:09 PM
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The outcome kit made a big difference in the overall look. I recently purchased an 08' 528i... I wonder how similar it is to your upgrade. This looks makes me want to change my look. Great post.
11-03-2009, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Leong' post='1045917' date='Nov 3 2009, 09:26 PM
To think I left the car like that for 5.5years!!
It is much more fun on the bike!! when you inevitably catch up with traffic, you can almost always zip past almost instantly. Last time I did that road was in the Porsche on a busy day - no fun. We should arrange to meet at the summit cafe. I've never actually stopped there - or maybe Greytown, not that I know exactly where that is without looking it up. Will email closer to the time.
It is much more fun on the bike!! when you inevitably catch up with traffic, you can almost always zip past almost instantly. Last time I did that road was in the Porsche on a busy day - no fun. We should arrange to meet at the summit cafe. I've never actually stopped there - or maybe Greytown, not that I know exactly where that is without looking it up. Will email closer to the time.
Let's organise something closer to the time, you've got my email (in earlier post).
BTW: you're selling your wheels in TM? Are they the same style as the ones you have on at the moment? Also I've been told that going to non run-flat will create problem for TPMS. Is this true?
11-04-2009, 12:15 AM
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My car has RPA rather than TPMS, so don't know about that...