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Forum: Australia Today, 07:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 630
Posted By dsio
We've still got our two E34 525i's, both M20's...

We've still got our two E34 525i's, both M20's one manual one auto. Between the two they've done 650,000KMs and they barely feel broken in. Its probably one of the most easily repairable and...
Forum: Australia 04-28-2013, 12:17 AM
Replies: 396
Views: 27,151
Posted By dsio
A watchmaker should be able to service it for...

A watchmaker should be able to service it for under $200 including a new mainspring. Its actually a nice wearable watch so I'd go ahead and do it.
Forum: Australia 04-28-2013, 12:12 AM
Replies: 396
Views: 27,151
Posted By dsio
You did ok actually, don't wind it without...

You did ok actually, don't wind it without getting it serviced first as the coagulated lubricant and debris in the movement will grind against gear teeth.
Forum: Australia 04-07-2013, 03:14 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,897
Posted By dsio
I'm in Bris too, always intend to head to one of...

I'm in Bris too, always intend to head to one of the BMW club events but they're always in the morning, and I don't get out of bed that early.
Forum: Australia 11-25-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 566
Posted By dsio
The allen key sizes supercheap / repco had were...

The allen key sizes supercheap / repco had were A) Too short (couldn't reach that damn screw) B) Too long, fowled on the bit of steel 4 inches in front of it or C) Too thick, and couldn't fit down...
Forum: Australia 11-23-2012, 02:51 AM
Replies: 396
Views: 27,151
Posted By dsio
Almost forgot, also have one of those laying...

Almost forgot, also have one of those laying around too ;)

http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss180/dsio/BD18D41B-111A-4ACF-B021-1C61B78D94AE-546-0000001FF75B064C.jpg
Forum: Australia 11-23-2012, 12:39 AM
Replies: 396
Views: 27,151
Posted By dsio
They're pretty light, but the two Seamaster...

They're pretty light, but the two Seamaster Calendars are very rare, the one with date at 6:00 is one of only two known to exist, and is the apex of that Seamaster line, the date at 3:00 is one of...
Forum: Australia 11-23-2012, 12:11 AM
Replies: 396
Views: 27,151
Posted By dsio
Bought another 5 Omegas in the last couple...

Bought another 5 Omegas in the last couple months, all vintage, some stainless steel, most solid gold:
...
Forum: Australia 11-23-2012, 12:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,012
Posted By dsio
HDT VL Turbo Calais '88 Auto, sold with a cracked...

HDT VL Turbo Calais '88 Auto, sold with a cracked head and bypassed turbo for $2,000, taken away on a flatbed. Used to fund an '85 E30 318i 5SP.

The VL is still a shitheap, but if it had been...
Forum: Australia 11-04-2012, 12:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,208
Posted By dsio
325i is pretty solid, they've nearly all been...

325i is pretty solid, they've nearly all been stacked a couple of times, and anything pre-88 is going to have rust. I had an '85 318i that lost most of its boot floor, floor pan, rear guards,...
Forum: Australia 10-28-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,115
Posted By dsio
True, your job is a fair bit easier with the...

True, your job is a fair bit easier with the extra elbow room, but then after its fixed, you're still stuck with two pedals instead of three ;)
Forum: Australia 10-26-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,115
Posted By dsio
Good luck with the job, its not fun on RHD cars...

Good luck with the job, its not fun on RHD cars at all, hopefully you've got an auto, if your car is a manual, the clutch pedal is in the way of your arm and its an even bigger pain in the arse.
Forum: Australia 08-04-2012, 05:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,462
Posted By dsio
RX Automotive, best mix of intelligence and...

RX Automotive, best mix of intelligence and economy, Brisbane Motor Works caused the death of one of our E34 M20 engines due to an incompetent apprentice.
Forum: Australia 07-11-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,648
Posted By dsio
Was yours the 6SP or the 5SP? Maybe the older 5...

Was yours the 6SP or the 5SP? Maybe the older 5 boxes were just not as good
Forum: Australia 07-11-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,648
Posted By dsio
Agreed the non-M is annoying too at times, they...

Agreed the non-M is annoying too at times, they can have a sticky fifth gear detent, can be very stiff in 1st and second and occasionally if you shift from second at ~6,5k into third, and drop the...
Forum: Australia 06-11-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 756
Posted By dsio
Supposedly the SSG cars were a closer relative of...

Supposedly the SSG cars were a closer relative of the E36 M3 SMG1 than the E46 M3 SMGII which isn't a good thing =\
Forum: Australia 06-11-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 756
Posted By dsio
BTW there are 5 speed and 6 speed manuals, later...

BTW there are 5 speed and 6 speed manuals, later ones have the 6-speed box, they're rare as hell in general though, the figure quoted is something like 350 total cars imported across all model years...
Forum: Australia 06-11-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 756
Posted By dsio
Thing is you'll do your head in wondering how...

Thing is you'll do your head in wondering how many times its been nicked, crashed and flogged, even if you're cool with its other quirks. I remember asking one QLD dealer service department head...
Forum: Australia 06-11-2012, 06:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,877
Posted By dsio
Looks like someone found out how to turn off DSC...

Looks like someone found out how to turn off DSC and said "Bro watch this"
Forum: Australia 06-11-2012, 06:09 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,806
Posted By dsio
+1 on blacking the diffuser, never looks right...

+1 on blacking the diffuser, never looks right painted
Forum: Australia 06-11-2012, 04:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 756
Posted By dsio
The coupe doors are long, and depending on how...

The coupe doors are long, and depending on how far forward the seat is you may need to open them a fair way, especially if you want to get in without ripping the side bolster, they break in known...
Forum: Australia 06-11-2012, 04:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,877
Posted By dsio
=\ ok...

=\ ok...
Forum: Australia 06-11-2012, 04:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,363
Posted By dsio
When the bearing went, the belt actually jammed...

When the bearing went, the belt actually jammed behind the pulley and snapped, and it took out the top cooling hose (like sliced right through the underside of it) so the scenario is battery light...
Forum: Australia 06-10-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,363
Posted By dsio
My 328i made the same noise for about a month and...

My 328i made the same noise for about a month and a half, it was the idler pulley bearing eating itself, eventually it failed completely and shredded the belt, lost power steering alternator and...
Forum: Australia 05-12-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 27,151
Posted By dsio
Thing is even cheap knockoffs use sapphire, as do...

Thing is even cheap knockoffs use sapphire, as do invictas and seiko's, sapphire is nothing special, it's just dumb luck whether it breaks or not. Interesting fact is that the Omega speedmaster pro...
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