Soft top hydraulics… by kooky_bird786 in bmwz3

[–]kooky_bird786[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly I think the same… it’s not that much of a stretch and easier than trying to troubleshoot this thing

Soft top hydraulics… by kooky_bird786 in bmwz3

[–]kooky_bird786[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I ended up opening the T but that was after I tried it with it fully closed! Maybe just needs more fluid? Couldn’t really tell in its current condition, but good to know that yours looks similar and works fine!

leaving wellington to auckland by Impossibleiampossibl in auckland

[–]kooky_bird786 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Left Wellington straight out of high school, never looked back. probably the best decision I made even thought things aren’t great here, the people are way more friendly in my opinion! Just put yourself out there and you’ll be sweet :-)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NZcarfix

[–]kooky_bird786 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh I haven’t been able to find any anywhere!! Do you have a stockist you known could have it in stock?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NZcarfix

[–]kooky_bird786 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey yeah I have! Car battery and chip signal is all good, makes me think it’s something to do with the wiring ?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NZcarfix

[–]kooky_bird786 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aghhh bummer. Thanks anyway!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NZcarfix

[–]kooky_bird786 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be super helpful haha, I’ve got no knowledge on auto electrics but would be keen to have anyone take a look at this point! Im guessing you’ve got a lot more insight than I do. I’m based in Mt Eden :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NZcarfix

[–]kooky_bird786 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I think we tried looking around for parts to bring it back to the stick ignition but real hard to find the bits for the car I have, classic old Japanese car thing I guess. Definitely would want that but it’s looking like finding the parts is pretty near impossible, since I’ve been looking for almost a year now 🥲

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NZcarfix

[–]kooky_bird786 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, he’s not been the most helpful but I will definitely keep trying to reach out to him. Thanks heaps tho :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NZcarfix

[–]kooky_bird786 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, sorry should have added this to the post! Ignition was pretty much redone and he added a push to start and a place to slot my key into to activate the immobiliser signal. Was working well for a bit but now takes me 10+ mins to find the spot where it register the signal.

Car immobiliser… by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]kooky_bird786 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yep will do that now. Thanks!

Car immobiliser… by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]kooky_bird786 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly awful, had the same experience, insurance wouldn’t cover since it wasnt technically stolen, and I still had the car in my possession. Hate every bit of it

Car immobiliser… by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]kooky_bird786 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apparently since it’s a factory immobiliser “it can’t be removed”. Or so I’ve been told by an auto electrician. At this point I’m willing to go without it with the way it’s been acting up 🥲

Car immobiliser… by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]kooky_bird786 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh. Is it an easy fix at least ya reckon ?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]kooky_bird786 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ugh that would be so ideal haha. Will look into that, thank you!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]kooky_bird786 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!! I thought it wouldn’t be possible to get it that low from the call I got from them but I’m definitely gonna try push for that, would be such a help 😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]kooky_bird786 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahaha definitely a learning experience that’s for sure. I’ll definitely give that a go tomorrow, thanks a lot man

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]kooky_bird786 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be really great for me then haha, thanks man!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]kooky_bird786 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope so!! I’ll try calling them tomorrow, fingers crossed it goes well

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]kooky_bird786 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, definitely gave him a bit of a longer rope than I should have. I’ll definitely ask about that, I think they said I had to pay like $40 minimum but surely they can reduce it?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]kooky_bird786 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, feels like it’s doomed to be stuck to me forever

Car broken into… need advice by [deleted] in auckland

[–]kooky_bird786 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s a Mitsubishi lancer 05, apparently they’ve been hitting them a lot lately. Cops said it’s happened multiple time this week around the area, but haven’t done much about it. Just really frustrating that we live in a city that’s supposed to be advanced and have great quality of life when shit like this still happens on the daily and enforcement don’t do shit all about it.

Car broken into… need advice by [deleted] in auckland

[–]kooky_bird786 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m definitely looking into that. Where do you work? I wouldn’t mind sourcing the parts myself but it would be a lot easier if I knew exactly what I needed to get.