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  1. #1
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    Talking New Zealand, Check in here

    Sign in here, and subscribe to this thread so that all kiwi's can be reached easily, and so we know how many there are, cars to look out for etc. Post info like below as it will make the format easier to read..


    Name -
    Age -
    Ride - (Year, model, colour etc)
    Mods - (anything different from stock?)
    City -
    Suburb -


    This way its easier to keep track of 'us' and reach us for help, meets etc.

    Post up some pics if you can too! Use a host like photobucket.com or something?



    Here is me!

    Name - Dennis
    Age - 20
    Ride - '94 Mtech 325i Cosmos Black
    Mods - Its stock really..Airbox debaffle, clear corners and tint dont really count!
    City - Auckland
    Suburb - Pakuranga



    Edit:

    Ok im like 23 now. My car isnt really stock anymore.. just the way I like it now... NEVER SELLING IT EVER! I dont care about depreciation now.


    Last edited by Dnz; 07-12-2007 at 07:39 AM.

  2. #2
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    E36 325i
    Name - Brendon
    Age - 22
    Ride - '94 Mtech 325i, Cosmos
    City - Christchurch-ish
    Suburb -

    Shes stock at the moment, but keep tuned for future E36 M50B25 500rwhp+ turbo, or (gearbox pending) E36 340i S/C
    Last edited by Viking325i; 10-28-2004 at 11:18 PM.

  3. #3
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    95 325i
    Name: Alan
    Age: 27
    Ride: 1995 325i
    Ellerslie
    Auckland

    Photos to come as I have just added new rims and have not had a chance to get a photo.

    Interested as to what mods you guys have done.

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    '13 1M
    Name - Sam
    Age - 19
    Ride - '95 Cosmos Black 318iS
    Mods - K&N cold air | Sony / D/S/L soundsystem | tuned length exhaust | Copper headgasket / profile gasket redone | cam timing advance | Lowered M-tec suspension | E30 M3 alu control arms | increased camber allround | colour coded allround
    City - Auckland
    Suburb - Remuera

    You might see me in a certain E30 M325i too
    Quote Originally Posted by maffoo View Post
    I'm not surprised the car makers are unable to balance books when they can't even read a fucking calender

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    1992 E36 320i
    Name - Yuen
    Age - 18
    Ride - 1992 E36/4 Arctic Grey
    Mods - Airbox came without a baffle from the factory. Smoked front corners & clear sidemarkers.
    City - Auckland
    Suburb - Howick

  6. #6
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    Bmw 318is coupe
    Name - Sam
    Age - 18
    Ride - 1997 318is
    Mods - Tints clear/crome front's
    City - Auckland
    Suburb - Westmere
    Last edited by lugier; 03-15-2005 at 05:46 AM.

  7. #7
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    BMW 316i E36
    Name - Stephanie
    Age - 21
    Ride - 1991 316i
    Mods - Lowered, 18' chrome mags, sounds, havn't touch engine
    City - Auckland
    Suburb - One Tree Hill




  8. #8
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    BMW E30 320i
    Name - Ryan
    Age - 17
    Ride - '86 BMW E30 320ia ,Platenengrun green 4-door
    Mods - aftermarket alloys, aftermarket head deck and 6x9's, facelift bumper conversion (fully colour coded)
    City - Auckland
    Suburb - Mt Albert

  9. #9
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    E21 315
    Name - Cameron (sparkle)
    Age - 19
    Ride - 86 E28 535ia, alpine white
    mods - twin 2" custom, exhaust, tinted windows all round, K&N, e34 15" basketweaves, mtech suspension (standard), mtech flares (standard)
    city - feilding (near palmerston north)

  10. #10
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    bmw 318 bmw525

    kenneth morine

    name Kenneth Morine
    age 58
    ride e30 318 e34 525
    mods e30 schnitzer rims 71/2 x16, 325 suspension, bilstein shocks front Kyb's
    rear. Exhaust manifold next then onto engine.
    city Palmerston north
    suburb Ashurst

  11. #11
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    Kiwi in Perth

    Name: James
    age: 32
    3 cars: *daily driver: 85' 520i
    *parts car: 87' M535i (E28)
    *My Baby: 84' 635csi

    I live in Perth, Western Australia, but still a Kiwi!
    Want a BMW 88'/ 89' M6
    May sell all 3 above and buy a very rare 81' BMW M535i (E12): very nice solid little beasts and only 200 left (registered) out of 1806 built world wide!
    Having decision making delemas at the moment!
    Last edited by mysexy6; 01-09-2005 at 09:34 AM.

  12. #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by mysexy6
    *My Baby: 84' 635csi
    I hate you, alot, well not really, horribly envious however

    How do you like the 6'er? (one of the sexiest bmw's ever made)

  13. #13
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    Quokka...LOL

    Hi Viking 325i,
    I absolutely love them! ( The 6 series that is). They have a unique style that has been lost... shame they couldn't have worked something more similar into the style (front end) new M6 Awesome engine and nice rear end though.
    Aston Marton has atleast maintained its unique look and snubbed the change to more rounded front profile.
    The best bit is it has a 5 speed dog-leg getrag gearbox! (plenty around with automatic transmissions... what the? )
    Have a spare engine, gear box (getrag= rear as rocking horse shit), + LSD, etc.
    AND a set of Alpina mags... extra yummy.
    Will post photos soon, but not until I get back from home (NZ) on holiday.
    Oh, and not as much money in the bank as I used to. But worth it.
    You done much to your 325i? How do you know about Quokkas... they are local to my neck of the woods (Rottnest Island, WA).
    The 1981 M535i E12 is probably the most worthy restoration project but would have to sell the 6. I drove one and holly cow! What a beast!
    Cheers

  14. #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by mysexy6
    The best bit is it has a 5 speed dog-leg getrag gearbox! (plenty around with automatic transmissions... what the? )
    Have a spare engine, gear box (getrag= rear as rocking horse shit), + LSD, etc.
    AND a set of Alpina mags... extra yummy.
    Will post photos soon, but not until I get back from home (NZ) on holiday.
    Awesome Sounds like you really lucked out with a nice one. I've seen several around locally for sale but most havent enspired confidence. Typically auto 633's for $11,000 or so (like I'm going to pay that Cant wait to see the pics of it.

    The 325i is stock and probably will stay that way, hopefully this year I'll pick up another E36 325i and strip the engine, rebuilt it, but throw in some M3 cams, new 96+ retainers and valve springs, intake, elec fan and some pulleys. Of course suspension will get replaced with coilovers. It will do for a basic start into the clubsport motorsport series and should be a fun project. If it works out well and I want more power I'll swap the engine out into my daily driver E36 and then use the one that comes out of there for a FI project

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    '96 318i
    Name - TimmyG
    Age - 17
    Ride - 96' 318 - SamoaBlue
    Mods - Completely Stock
    City - Auckland
    Suburb - Devonport

  16. #16
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    E34 535i, alfasud ti
    Name - Alex a.k.a Lex
    Age - old bastard (44)
    Ride - 1989 E34 535i manual - Red
    Mods - TSW 17" alloys
    City - Auckland
    Suburb - Eden Terrace

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    Pics

    I need to take more notice of the thread in the General forum about how to take great photos of your car
    Anyway... heres a couple for yet another BMW classic
    Attached Images Attached Images

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    If you bring the E12 over here, please please please please can I go for a ride?
    Quote Originally Posted by maffoo View Post
    I'm not surprised the car makers are unable to balance books when they can't even read a fucking calender

  19. #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by mysexy6
    I need to take more notice of the thread in the General forum about how to take great photos of your car
    Anyway... heres a couple for yet another BMW classic

    Looking nice, love the rear seats are they as comfy as they look?

    If only there were decent cheap 6'ers here. I think I'm still stuck with a E36 tho

  20. #20
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    Bmw 318is coupe
    Are there any Bmw car clubs/crews in auck's ? i mean like chossenfew etc.
    Beemin Hard, representing New Zealand

    tint's
    clear's

  21. #21
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    Deleted!

    Edit:

    Bimmersport.co.nz is cool. They have nice meets, arent rice, and yeah. Its a good place to meet BMW owners so check it out!
    Last edited by Dnz; 07-12-2007 at 07:41 AM.

  22. #22
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    Post the links, Dennis. I'm interested in seeing how rice it is.

    Btw, yesterday was a REALLY hot day. Did you get the detailing done?

  23. #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dnz
    Other than the official one, there is one other. But im afraid it is teh rice lameness.
    oh the voice of a bitter soul!

    link is

    bimmersport

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    bah, flee it while you can. Bfc owns bimmersport. Tried it and bailed.


    Edit: I shall go back on m 2004 self and say Bimmersport is cool. Give it a go!
    Last edited by Dnz; 07-12-2007 at 07:42 AM.

  25. #25
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    E34 535i, alfasud ti
    Has anyone in Auckland (or anywhere in NZ for that matter) had to get a door lock replaced?

    Someone tried to break into my 1989 E34 535i one night last week - they didn't get in , but they destroyed the drivers door lock.

    If so, did you do it yourself - did you order a matching lock or what? If you took it somewhere - who fixed it and how much?

    Getting tired of having to go around to the passengers side to lock the car...

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