Just bought E38 728i

[badrul880]

Bro, pictures don't do justice to the real thing. Should be view in person to see the real tone and the wood grains.

Anyway Justin will be back from Singapore to attend the Gymkhana event this Saturday at Shah Alam Stadium. I am sorry I can't be there as I have a wedding to attend. However Justin will be driving the E38 so if you guys like to catch a glimse of the interior can meet there.

Maxu, Raydl will be there too. Calling Rajan, Asmardi, Mark Loo, Yin Siang Chang & all 7 owners too.

Maxu Mobile : 012-2090677

Malu to show my car.. Its only an E32...

 

[Vincent Hor]

Bro, tak payah malu malu lah. Kami punya kereta pun bukan terror. Just learning from each other aje.

Malu to show my car.. Its only an E32...

 

[ck318ci]

Can E90 join? or perhaps a W126??

 

[terencehilary]

Hi! Bro, I normally get my new parts from the following suppliers; Bavaria Auto, Munich Auto & First Division all around Segambut area. However I usually leave that to Albert although I know mechanics do make a mark up on the price. It's ok with me as long as the mark up is only marginal and not excessive. This is where the mechanic essentially develops trust with his customers besides the good analytical & repairing skills that he has. He should be one who looks for long term relationship and referral business.

From my experience with so many workshops, it's really not much difference between buying our own parts or just let the workshop do the shopping.
Here is my rationale;

1. If we buy the parts and it turns out to be defective then we pay for labour cost twice
2. If mechanic source the parts and yet it's defective then additional labour is his responsibility
3. They are the expert and they can detect a fake from the original or OEM
4. They deal with their parts supplier on a daily basis. As such the parts supplier would not want to mess with them if the workshop are good paymaster
5. I have come across suppliers who stock both OEM and fake parts. As walk-in customers who knows little but likes to negotiate prices they will just sell those fake ones to us by quoting slightly cheaper than the OEM parts price. Some mechanic will just fit them and charge you the labour. Others may educate us on the fake parts. We end up running back to the part supplier trying to get back our money. Wasted time and running cost.

You have a higher chance of buying original parts from the chop shops. Of course always be wise on the type of second hand parts that are safe to be used.

There are too many chop shops around and you don't know if they have the parts that you are looking for. In my early days of BMW ownership especially those E23 & E28 days, I have done all my running around for parts. You really need a lot of enthusiasm, energy and time. E.g. your search for a certain part could make you run from Batu Caves, Selayang, Sungai Buluh, Subang, Puchong and maybe as far as Kajang. Trust me, I have covered such distances and chop chops in one day. From all these experiences I have got to know this guy Ah Meng who used to work for a chop shop but now runs a small outfit. He has 20 years experience in this business and he helps a lot of workshops search for parts. Nowadays, I just ask Ah Meng to find my parts.

Hope that helps.

Bro Vincent,

Could u provide Ah meng hp number to me... tq. rgds,

 

[Vincent Hor]

CK, sure why not. It's just an interesting club event on Saturday which has generated a lot of interest.

Also I heard that most TT don't see many or any 7's around. Since there are some new 7 members and also some interested new 7 owners in this 7 Forum so just calling them to meet there only.

It's more about sharing.

Can E90 join? or perhaps a W126??

 

[yinsiangchang]

Hey Guys,

WE should all go to the Gymkhana event this Saturday at Shah Alam Stadium which should be fun as there are quite a few members racing their BMWs. We can spectate and also have a mini E38 TT at the same time
Vince's car will be there and another E38 owner Raydl will be there as well.
I will be going at around 11am-12noon
What say you my fellow E38 owners?

hi guys,

i wish i can join u guys but too bad i will be at jb for a meeting. next time i will join your guys if i am at kl. thanks for the invitation. wish u guys have a great weekend there.

 

[Vincent Hor]

Want to see some really nice E38's? Check the below link.

Disclaimer : Don't blame me if you start dreaming of an E38

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1011743

 

[seech]

Bro, pictures don't do justice to the real thing. Should be view in person to see the real tone and the wood grains.

Vincent taiko. Got no pics of the interior ah? Would love to take a look at how it turned out. If not maybe can meet up at Albert's place one of these days.

 

[Maxu]

Seech bro come to the TT on the 5 Dec

 

[Vincent Hor]

Will be at Albert's place on Friday around 1pm. BTW this where the TT

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30664&page=10

Seech bro come to the TT on the 5 Dec

 

[seech]

Will be at Albert's place on Friday around 1pm. BTW this where the TT

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30664&page=10

Hmm... probably can't make it then. See how.

 

[Vincent Hor]

Car got new 18" shoes already. I have succumbed to member's and own poison. Will post pics later.

 

[mizhan]

waaaa!! sure look fierce now :top:

 

[kevster30]

Car got new 18" shoes already. I have succumbed to member's and own poison. Will post pics later.

So much for " I'm happy with 16"s"........

 

[Vincent Hor]

He! He! thanks to your racun from Day 1!!! What to do Asmardi moving ahead too fast leh.

So much for " I'm happy with 16"s"........

 

[Maxu]

Haha...awesome Vince.....your resistance was futile Those are awesome rims can't wait to see them on your car this Saturday

 

[Vincent Hor]

The Style 32 rims refurbished to as new condition. Hyper silver. Justin will post some pics later. Maxu has seen the refurbished rims and he would be doing likewise very soon.

 

[BrianJ]

Okie here are unker Vince refurbished rims.........

 

[Vincent Hor]

Wow! your mobile phone do take good pictures. Thanks Bro.

 

[ck318ci]

Looking sharp Mr Hor!

What colour code is the wheels? I want to refurbish mine, quoted RM300 for all 4 pieces, Polished lips and hyper silver face.

Reasonable?

Taikor, when are you gonna post some picture of your interior trim???

ck