Aussies ?

[Daneborough]

Picked up a 328i e36 Convertible last week! She is BEAUTIFUL!

Though...

I noticed that my warning light was on yesterday due to the one of my low beam bulbs being out, so i changed the bulbs all working however the warning light is still on and i have no idea why

Can anyone help me?

Had a similar problem with a Z3 years ago - dealer determined it wasn't an electrical fault and re-set the OBC that fixed the problem

Hey guys, pretty new to the forums, ive got a tidy 325i with all the M gear, i live in Brissy, if any ones ever keen for a cruise let me know, we can usually get a pretty good crew together.

Hi - maybe check the BMW Club website www.bmwclubqld.asn.au as there's usually something happening - some of our members get together occasionally for private runs and there's usually a lot of good information for mods, etc., via the Club's email Discussion list (subscribe on the website, post the question, and see what comes back)

[Pistonbroke]

Hi guys:
Havent been on these forums before but have decided to take the plunge.
I've owned a couple of M3's and M5's in my time but Im doing the retro thing now by buying an 85 M635CSi. If someone can tell me how I can attach some photos I will give some pictures of the rebuild. It currently say that I cant attach photos...
Engine is about to be rebuilt with maybe a few nice additions...
The body is very rusty underneath as it has been imported from northern Ireland. I am going to completely replace the floor pan plus any other nasty bits (and there are heaps of them) from a donor body that have also gotten onto...
It will then be re-sprayed in Alpine white, The wheels are currently being powdercoated gold internally and the rims polished and then I will probably give it a shadowline treatment.

Hi Robert,
Sounds like you are well versed in the ways of BMW.

Re: Attaching pics. The easiest way is to open an account (free) with http://photobucket.com/ User friendly, make sure you click on 'Keep my Albums Private'.
Very secure site and simple to down/upload pics. Best to reduce them first using something like: http://www.tucows.com/preview/194967 Again another user friendly (and free) site to resize, trim, edit etc any pics. Resize them down to about 800 x 600 pixels (or less) for fast loading into your album. This facility is continually upgrading and improving, currently offering version 4.25, I've got 4.1.

Once you have uploaded pics onto your Photobucket Album(s) simply get the code, in this case the 'img' code. Copy it, then paste it straight onto this working face, when you click 'Preview Post' wolla, their's your pic.

GL with your project M6 and getting your best pics posted here.

Pistonbroke

[M30Stui]

Melbourneian reporting in.

I am a proud owner of an 91 e34 535i-5spd
which is running Bilsten shocks, H&R springs, M5 seats and steering wheel, 19" Wheels and a Schrick cam. I am currently investigating a turbo and ill post build here.

Cheers

[wrexed03]

New here from Melb as well. Scored a cheap 750il E32 with 5 series rims on it and Wokkies original chips in it need to get version 2. Turns heads for an old car lol. But enjoying it. Will be my weekender. Will post pics soon.

Regards

[M30Stui]

If there is a Melbourne cruise anytime soon i'm definitely down. Seems theres a few of us on here

[MattMc1]

Hi Guys,

Melbourne here,



Regards Matt

[VKCOMMO]

Yep, Im an aussie...

Ive got a VK Commodore, But a, looking right now at getting a e21 320i with a full car worth of spares for 1K

EDIT: Im in the mid-low blue mountains, NSW

[marcoboy102]

hi everyone
im new to the forum
and i got a beemer 528i e39 2000

and i want to get angel eyes installed on my car
anyone know where i can get some help???
im from sydney
cheers
marco

[Quatters]

hi everyone
im new to the forum
and i got a beemer 528i e39 2000

and i want to get angel eyes installed on my car
anyone know where i can get some help???
im from sydney
cheers
marco

PeakRPM, Carshine

[spacemaster]

Hi, I am new here. Being a proud owner of E36 328i by 3 days.

I am in Sydney....

[haiqu]

Sorry about that title, I just needed a collective noun in a hurry.

Just bought a 750i V12 on eBay for AU$2k and feel like I won the lottery, considering their original sale price. I pick her up in about 6 hours, so after that I may or may not be so cheery. Hey, if it's a lemon I can always use the engine for a Lambo replica, nie?

Rob

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Image cool car picture here until I figure out how to add my signature

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[wrexed03]

So whats the 750 like that you scored? I was watching this one. Was going to buy it as a spares car but dont have the room. Have three cars here as it is. Post some pics if you get a chance would like to have a look.
Regards

[haiqu]

So whats the 750 like that you scored? I was watching this one. Was going to buy it as a spares car but dont have the room. Have three cars here as it is. Post some pics if you get a chance would like to have a look.
Regards

Body: A few small dings, mostly where someone tried to get into the front passenger door. Cracks on the roof between windscreen and sunroof from poor preparation before it had a total respray. Paint is in very good shape and it cleaned up beautifully with a wash and wax.

Interior: Pigsty. Full of rubbish, dirty door panels, carpets and seats. Leather has no tears and it will clean up well.

Engine: Runs OK but needs some work to get it purring properly, probably just plugs and air filters. Slightly smokes when cold but goes away soon enough once warmed up, and doesn't blow any blue smoke on acceleration. I was dubious about the claim of 173,000km but apparently it's correct, judging by this.

Electrical: Loom in the engine bay is brittle and several connectors have disintegrated. I have no low beam or fog lights and am still tracing this problem. Intermittently refuses to start. Fuses in the front box are not the right values.

General: There are lots of little items broken or missing, indicating a life of neglect. OTOH there was paperwork in the glovebox proving that it passed a roadworthy inspection in 2008 after the rear muffler was replaced. Since it hasn't been driven much since then I have high hopes that it will be back on the road shortly. I also scored a spare set of wheels with 50% Hankooks fitted, which was a nice bonus.

Satisfaction level: At $2000 I think I got my money's worth.

Rob
p.s. Sorry, can't post photos, this seems to be disabled for newbies.

Happy snaps of the car after a cleanup can be viewed here:

http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/801690

[M30Stui]

Rob
p.s. Sorry, can't post photos, this seems to be disabled for newbies.

Happy snaps of the car after a cleanup can be viewed here:

http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/801690

If you want to post some pics just upload them to photobucket and post the links and one of us can stick em up for you. Nice car and nice price will be a bit of work though especially seeing as it is a v12. Good luck

[RAiMA]

Been away for a while, but thought I'd register.

In Sydney with a E36 hatchback. Let me know if there's a cruise going on.

[Juzryder32]

+1 for the Aussies
From Gold Coast drive a mint e30 318i Silver Coupe. It is currently for sale if anyone is interested.

[Smokeytrx]

Hey guys, I'm from Adelaide.

Just bought my 1993 E34 525i last week and keen for a cruise.

Pics.










Cheers.

[Zillafan]

Any other E21 Owners in Adeliade?

[Tassie]

Obviously a Tassie boy.
Anyone in Australia repair OBC/MID pixel problems?

[warlord41]

Adelaide cruise

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/...323448&index=1

Sunday Evening (6.00 pm meet for 6:30 depature), the cruise will be held due on the day of the start of daylight savings, therefore, as a twilight event, it should make for a good drive there and back.

Will be heading off from Adelaide, meeting at Burnside Village top carpark of Portrush Road. There will be a direct route there, we will travel into Normanville from then on..

Any other details will be added...


Vist the BMWDCSA Official Website
www.bmwclubsa.asn.au
(ps im not the organizer just advertising a good Adelaide event)

[rb26stagea]

Hi All, brand new to these forums, but am a very active member of Skylines Australia.

Just collected my new daily driver today, and I'm on the Gold Coast: 1998 E39 540i: it has a full Sachs suspension kit, and skirts/lips that were apparently a factory option in Japan (the car is a personal import)...

So far, VERY impressed! Looking forward to rectifying a few small issues, and taking it for a big drive next week

Will post pics as soon as I'm able, but it is black on black.

[50RTD]

G'day Gents,

Im from Brissy, know a few members on here, but not been a massive poster.

Got an E36 that im putting a 1J into, about to put a build thread into Engine Conversions, needing to tap into the know-how of Bimmerforums, to minimise the hair loss associated with making Toyota stuff talk to BMW stuff...
Hope to see a few of you around at some cruises etc in the future!!!

-Dan

[RAiMA]

Hi All, brand new to these forums, but am a very active member of Skylines Australia.

Just collected my new daily driver today, and I'm on the Gold Coast: 1998 E39 540i: it has a full Sachs suspension kit, and skirts/lips that were apparently a factory option in Japan (the car is a personal import)...

So far, VERY impressed! Looking forward to rectifying a few small issues, and taking it for a big drive next week

Will post pics as soon as I'm able, but it is black on black.

Welcome and grats. I also picked up an e39. I got a e39 98 528i touring if I can give u a heads up on the v8s. They're known to leak oil from the rocker cover. When you get them fixed, change the gasket as well as the rubber seals. The seals go hard over time which looses compression and leads to premature leaks if not done at the same time. Post pics when u can

[Dvsm50e34]

Hey guys, vice president of BMW Drivers Club of S.A

I have seen a few Adelaiders post here, just email me at,

aparaskevopoulos@live.com or facebook BMWDCSA, or find me, Anastase Paraskevopoulos..

The last cruise was really good, and we will be holding a big Show n Shine in February 2011, stay tuned.

[Drewsuph]

Anything happening in Sydney ??

It seems to me like we have a really boring BMW community here, compared to the US..