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Cheers for that, not sure what swarf is but will investigate further.

Its a 88 FWD 1.6 Turbo NZ New, I suspect it has a blown turbo but could requite a few more things to get it running well, he is wanting too get it going but has been given the run around by a few mechanics, we are turning it into a rally car so would like to get it running nice and strong. I am far removed from the Japanese car scene and don't know who to take it too. I remember a member had one on here and was looking for a pointer on where I should recommend he take it. Note the awesome Repco or similar body kit and white wheels, like you I am thinking it will be a very fast car when it it running with these additions.

While we are on the topic of diesel. My mate dangerous Dave runs a couple of liters of petrol through his Hilux every few months, reconds it cleanes her out. Thoughts on this?

BMW NZ (as do most of the other European makers) have the same diesel engine options as offered in the European and Australian markets - as far as I know the diesel BMWs sold new in NZ don't have the old technology engines. That was the case with a model 15 years ago so it must have been an old publication. These days we get mostly the same models. Can not help with vans. Have always had petrol.

So sold the Corolla, needed cash etc.. was not so sad this time, normally get upset when I have to sell something! Funny it went all the way back to the South Island. Next project will be a BMW E30 of some sort, wont be for a while though as my racing in Targa is keeping me very poor, who would have thought putting a car through something so hard would constantly break it!

Cheers. You guys are awesome. Was just wondering if anyone knew of something that would work so I could buy can off it and use it for the next ten years without having to worry. looks like this may be the go. http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/2 ... ter_o.aspx

JR racing, where do you buy that? I think its all good as long as you only mist on a small amount,, its only there to collect extra dust so no need to coat it heavy. I have a ITG filter that is foam so it wont make its way through. Amazing how much crap they pick up when you wash them out!

Have just given my filter a wash and was wondering if there is a better and more economical solution to the specific stuff ITG or K&N sell. An aerosol can of something that will last for years would be great!

Votes RB30. Have lined up both and the results were quite surprising, the Auto VL 308 could not pass the 5-Speed RB30 VL. There is science for you. 308's sound beautiful though.

That's nice. Throw it on TM, would sell fast I would think, there is a massive following of Fiats in NZ, sick cunts.

Added a Chanel Z sticker. Got a new WOF, needed a new Tie-Rod end and a wheel alignment, always fail on those when I take a car to a garage, I’m sure it’s a ploy as is drove fine and still feels the same. Removed back seats and laid down a black tarp for the dogs to be transported on. Needs a clean next. Have also been sent a new front lip for it but have not had time to fit it. have been distracted with my new car. Renault Megane RS250 Trophy And the race car that has had a few things done leading up to Targa NZ in a couple of weeks. Fitted this mean FMIC bro, and also removed cats and muff so gonna crank the boost to 30 and see what happens, sounds like a jet now!

They have a massively hot pool that is great for hangovers... they drive may be a bitch though. Still keen for this.

So cool. Its going to be mean with tyres on those wheels and some paint on that lip. A mate had one of these back in the day, I remember the coolest feature was that it had power windows as none of our cars had such amazing luxuries. Subscribed for updates.

Very cool. Have always wondered about the history of these cars.. "Googles Riley"

Have used liquid shoe polish on Black worn BMW seats and they come up quite well, hid all the white cracks. $50 is better than a new dash and a shit load of time swapping it over, I had mine done in my E30 and it looked great, had the steering wheel done to, was $90 all up and looked good when I sold it. I'm not sure what the longevity is like, TBH I have only had work done on cars that don't get a lot of use, are mothered and are always garaged, I could imagen it would wear out if used every day and left in the sun. The main idea is to get it looking good for a fraction of the cost of replacement or effort to replace, I know a lot of car dears use them.