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New Zealand's #1 channel for car content. Here you'll find a variety of car reviews, builds and informative videos that'll leave you entertained and more knowledgeable about NZ car culture, modifications and more!
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New Zealand's #1 channel for car content. Here you'll find a variety of car reviews, builds and informative videos that'll leave you entertained and more knowledgeable about NZ car culture, modifications and more!
Follow me on TikTok and Instagram @kiwicarlife.yt
BMW M3 E46 0-100km/h SMG vs Manual
Have you ever wondered just how much faster the SMG is than a normal person? Well today we're here to find out!
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Manual Converting my SMG BMW M3 E46
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Today I get my E46 M3 back from HellBM, and it has a fully functioning 6 speed manual transmission. Was it worth it and how does it drive? Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @kiwicarlife.yt kiwicarlife.yt www.tiktok.com/@kiwicarlife.yt Thanks for Watching!
Will my E46 M3 Make it to Auckland with a Broken SMG?
zhlédnutí 3,5KPřed 21 hodinou
Today me and Jack embark on a perilous journey 700km north to HellBM in Auckland to get my car manual converted. Will my E46 M3 with a broken SMG make it? Or will we be left on the side of the road? HellBM: hellbm.com/ Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @kiwicarlife.yt kiwicarlife.yt www.tiktok.com/@kiwicarlife.yt Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:37 The Journey Begins 1:59 SMG Driving Exper...
I Bought The Cheapest BMW M3 in NZ
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While I absolutely love my BMW 130i, when an opportunity came up to buy by far and away the cheapest BMW M3 E46, I couldn't refuse. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @kiwicarlife.yt kiwicarlife.yt www.tiktok.com/@kiwicarlife.yt Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Montage 0:38 Background 3:11 Picking the Car Up 4:20 Diagnosing the SMG Issues 6:10 Final Drive Thanks for Watching!
130i Gets New Wheels, LED Angel Eyes, and Spoiler!
zhlédnutí 2,2KPřed 14 dny
In this episode my 130i receives its final interior and exterior enhancements. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @kiwicarlife.yt kiwicarlife.yt www.tiktok.com/@kiwicarlife.yt Thanks for Watching!
Full Bolt-On Lexus ISF - I Never Should Have Sold Mine!
zhlédnutí 10KPřed 14 dny
While at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, I got the pleasure of jumping back behind the wheel of a car that was once very familiar to me. The Lexus ISF, only this one has a whole host of modifications, some of which I wanted to do to mine. And oh boy do I regret selling my ISF now! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @kiwicarlife.yt kiwicarlife.yt www.tiktok.com/@kiwicarlife.yt Thank...
Accord Euro R vs BMW 130i - Which KiwiCarLife Car is Better?
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In the final comparison with the 130i I discuss whether I made the right choice in switching to BMW, or whether I should have stuck with my Accords. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @kiwicarlife.yt kiwicarlife.yt www.tiktok.com/@kiwicarlife.yt Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:48 Exterior 1:14 Drivetrain 2:16 Interior 3:17 Roll Race 3:27 Accord Driving Experience 5:41 130i Driving Experien...
Ford Mondeo XR5 vs BMW 130i - 5 or 6 Cylinders?
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Every now and then manufacturers deviate from the norm and put an unusually large engine in a small car. But who did it better? Ford or BMW? Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @kiwicarlife.yt kiwicarlife.yt www.tiktok.com/@kiwicarlife.yt Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:03 Drivetrain 1:42 Interior 3:01 Mondeo Driving Experience 4:47 130i Driving Experience Thanks for Watching!
Ford Focus RS - Is it as Good as Everyone Says?
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I've driven almost every modern hot hatch under the sun. But many hail the Focus RS as one of the greatest hot hatches ever made. Is that the case? Time to find out. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @kiwicarlife.yt kiwicarlife.yt www.tiktok.com/@kiwicarlife.yt Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:35 Exterior 1:08 Drivetrain 1:56 Interior 3:29 0-100km/h Time 3:41 Driving Experience Thanks for ...
Driving Every Race Track in NZ - 130i at Hampton Downs
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Today I complete the set of race tracks in New Zealand by taking on my friends at Hampton Downs in my BMW 130i. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @kiwicarlife.yt kiwicarlife.yt www.tiktok.com/@kiwicarlife.yt Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:26 Looking Back 2:23 Hampton Downs 6:52 Wrap Up Thanks for Watching!
BMW 130i vs 123d - Petrol vs Diesel
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If you're looking to buy a BMW 1 series with a bit of performance, do you go for the better sounding 3.0L I6, or the more efficient 2.0L twin turbo diesel? Today I pitch them in a rolling race to see which one is faster. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @kiwicarlife.yt kiwicarlife.yt www.tiktok.com/@kiwicarlife.yt Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Exterior 1:06 Drivetrain 2:11 Interior ...
INSANE Turbo Honda Accord Euro R Review
zhlédnutí 15KPřed měsícem
No one does a high revving naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine like Honda. The VTEC sound, 7, 8 or even 9,000rpm redline and phenomenal induction noise is addictive. But what happens when you take one of the most legendary Honda engines, the K20, and bolt a Garret turbocharger to it? Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @kiwicarlife.yt kiwicarlife.yt www.tiktok.com/@kiwicarlife.yt...
BMW 130i vs VW Golf GTI - FWD or RWD?
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If you've got 10 grand to spend on a manual hot hatch, I reckon these two are the absolute best options you can get. But which one's better? Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @kiwicarlife.yt kiwicarlife.yt www.tiktok.com/@kiwicarlife.yt Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:26 Exterior 1:03 Drivetrain 1:52 Interior 3:24 GTI Driving Experience 4:46 130i Driving Experience Thanks for Watching!
Volvo S60R Manual - Swedish Sports Sedan
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I love the sound of a good 5 Cylinder engine, and I've had the pleasure of reviewing a couple cars with the aforementioned engine. And here we go again! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @kiwicarlife.yt kiwicarlife.yt www.tiktok.com/@kiwicarlife.yt Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:33 Exterior 1:07 Drivetrain 1:57 Interior 3:23 Driving Experience Thanks for Watching!
BMW 130i Hatch vs 135i Coupe - N/A vs Turbo
zhlédnutí 4,4KPřed 2 měsíci
A few weeks ago I had the idea to potentially update my 130i for a manual 135i. More power, better looks, more modification potential. It all seemed worth it, until I drove a manual 135i and was surprisingly disappointed. Today I deliver my thoughts and reasons why I'll be sticking with my beloved 130i! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @kiwicarlife.yt kiwicarlife.yt www.tiktok.c...
Audi TT vs BMW Z4 - Long Distance Driving Comparison
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Audi TT vs BMW Z4 - Long Distance Driving Comparison
1990 Toyota Corolla FX-GT - Is The 4A-GE Any Good?
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1990 Toyota Corolla FX-GT - Is The 4A-GE Any Good?
Will my BMW 130i Survive a 5000km Road Trip?
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Will my BMW 130i Survive a 5000km Road Trip?
The Car You Never Knew I Owned - E34 BMW 530i Manual
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The Car You Never Knew I Owned - E34 BMW 530i Manual
Smart Forfour Brabus - Colt Ralliart with European Flair
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Smart Forfour Brabus - Colt Ralliart with European Flair
Buying my Girlfriend her DREAM CAR For Valentines Day
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1986 BMW 325i E30 - M3's Long Lost Cousin
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1986 BMW 325i E30 - M3's Long Lost Cousin
VF SV6 vs ZB RS-V Commodore - Holden's Swan Song
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VF SV6 vs ZB RS-V Commodore - Holden's Swan Song
Ssangyong Chairman CM600L - Korean Dictator's Express
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Smart Roadster Brabus Review - What Is This??
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Kia Stinger GT Review - Better Than The Germans For Half The Price
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Why I'd Buy This Skoda Octavia VRS Over a Golf GTi
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Why I'd Buy This Skoda Octavia VRS Over a Golf GTi
*V8 Swapped* Toyota Altezza - The 1st Gen ISF That Never Was
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*V8 Swapped* Toyota Altezza - The 1st Gen ISF That Never Was
1994 BMW 540i Review - Businessman's Express
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1994 BMW 540i Review - Businessman's Express
Why do you talk like your mouth is full of dribble?
😂😂
Hmm just curious, did you disable traction control?
Yeah I think so
how about the trick to holding the power at 100% without the fake shifts kicking in?
Great review, I just picked up one of these from the Wellington dealership and wonder if its the same car! Took it out for a spin today and fell in love instantly.
Oh Kishen sold you that car? He’s a great lad. I’m his colleague haha
You're sitting very high in the Volkswagen because of how high you got the seat. I mean, you can see the arms of the seat that lift it higher up as you're talking about the golf. Maybe lower the seat and then let us know what you think😅
Yeah I should have lowered it down
In 4 years I’m going to import one of these to the US and j35a6 swap it.
Why just get a TSX
Why just get a TSX?
@@KiwiCarLife because they don’t make TSX wagons in this generation here. Plus I like the Accord interior more
FK8 all day everyday 🔥…. FL5 looks like a regular civic LOL
Fair enough
Great video! I own a european Legend KB1 and it’s a wonderful car, I’d add the driving feels as if it was lighter than it actually is and the SH-AWD makes the handling great and it turns so well. Plus it has a SNOW button that blocks differentials and helps you in very bad road conditions. A downside is the fuel economy which is not great.
Nice man glad you’re enjoying it
Looking for an AE82 digital cluster, they're pretty much non existent now..
Oh really? Yeah I can’t imagine they’re common
I've always liked the 5 cylinder Mk4 Mondeos. They are bloody rare in NZ though. As for the engine it can be woken up considerably and a good exhaust system goes along way on a 5 cylinder. I've owned a mk4 Mondeo but it was just a boring 4 banger with an auto. Exceptionally comfy car, safe and great factory sound system. It was the rubbish auto gearboxes Ford fitted to the later mk4s and on that killed the Mondeo name. But if you get one with the standard 6 speed auto or manual their actually sweet cars.
Yeah if it just had a bit more sound and power it would be pretty good
Had it for nearly 7years now. But still think it is too hard for daily. Even with ps4s which is way better than the uk oem pss tyres. The engine sound is a fake one by the way. It comes off speakers according to the rpm.
Yeah would agree it's an impressive car but it's needlessly stiff. And yeah there's a bit of fake sound. It's not obnoxious though that's good
That's big balls taking a borrowed car over Paekakarik Hill road. Pete O
Thanks Pete for your concern
Paddles on a car like that needs to be outlawed.
Yeah would be nice if these came in manual
Very professional video from a fellow Kiwi. Had my 91 for 15 years and would love to drive in NZ but lapping Suzuka every year keeps me smiling. The VTEC is not noticeable until you change the headers to the later style as the OEM cast iron rear log manifold robs gas flow a lot.
Wow that's awesome! Lapping Suzuka in an NSX must be a special feeling.
BMW made a 4.1 gearing set that was going to be standard for the e46 m3 but it was too rowdy and they stuck with the 3.62 gearing. It is now a popular modification and since the fact the part is OEM is a plus. I have it in my e46 m3 and it completely transforms the car where 1st is almost useless and you have to shift into 3rd to hit 100kph. This new gearing in combination with a CSL airbox and a tune makes the acceleration and torque noticeably stronger than my dyno tuned and decatted e92 m3. I highly recommend it as it makes the car keep up with any brand new hot hatch or sports car, not that it matters anyway.
Oh wow really that's cool didn't even know it was OEM that would be a cool mod
A whole lot more skill and fun with a more engaged driving experience over 0.1sec shift is a sacrifice I'll make any day.
Yeah would have to agree
I did the resonator delete on my cl7 and it saouds awsome lol❤❤
Epic!
Nah, 80 ms 😂😂 doesn't seem like that at least for the sound it makes when shifting... I think modern ones probably does like this claims but not these bmw's old gearboxes. In my opinion they are good enough, yeah, sure, but not that great performance yet
Who knows
“Fists of meat” was craaaaazy 1:39 😂😂😂😂
HAHAHA
We all knew that the smg would be quicker, but .01 of a second slower (which in the real world feels no different)is definitely worth it for having the manual.
Yeah agree
Good shifting
Thanks man
You absolute MADMAN.
Haha thanks
Im glad that he’s still sticking with manuals and high revving
That I am!
335d or 330d e90 review coming? :D
Yep 335d on the way!
It's slower but it's WAY FUNNIER, so, f**k The timing sheet, we care about smiles and satisfaction
Agree!
How bout dat rallye green Octavia tho. Dad wagon for the win.
Lovely lovely
I’m sure I remember flicking through car magazines as a kid when the E46 first came out and 5.3 secs was the official 0-100 time!
Really? That’s a surprise
I used to own a 1988 AT160 Celica GT with the 4-AGE and manual. A real hoot to drive, but nowhere near as quick as my 91 Honda Integra XSi with the B16A.
Yeah the B16 destroys anything with a 4AGE
Could it be possbile to do 130i vs M3 review? It would be interesting to see how close or far away is 130i.
Doing a 325ci vs M3 video soon, the 130i is sold
well you'd need to spend 10k on the 130i to be on par/better (LSD, shorter ratio, coilovers, spherical bushes/arms etc) but that comes ootb with M3 and the S54 is objectively better engine than the N52
4.8 is quick by today's standards! I doubt most people would notice that .1 second slower difference either.
Yeah for sure!
“My fists of meat” is mad
HAHAHAHAHAHA
Does it reach the 100 in 2nd still or you need to shift to 3rd?
Nah not quite it gets to like 98 GPS
Unless other factors at play (incline, decline, grip, temperature), that meana youre shifting only 0.05s slower than the SMG :)
The gearing tall in the SMG is just as the manual? In actual driving is faster or slower?
Yeah the gearing is identical coz it’s the same transmission
That 0.1 seconds is worth the sacrifice for it being a manual.
Yeah definitely
Shifts so fast they sounded like a paddle shift click
Aha yeah that’s coz it still has the kickdown switch on the throttle from when it was SMG
@KiwiCarLife ahhh gotcha, was wondering what click i could hear haah
when it comes to .1 of a second, doing it on a cool dry day makes the difference.
Yeah probably, it was mostly dry
Honestly, you did pretty well! So is it worth having an SMG for 0.1 sec faster 0-100k/h if it means giving up a 3rd pedal? Absolutely not! I think you've just proven a manual to be a better option and that you honestly don't gain anything worthwhile in regards to acceleration times.
Yeah would agree
I think the cluster LEDs can be coded to work even still with a manual! It is worth some investigation. Cool video!
Yeah would have to look into that
_You may not be a SMG but 0.1 sec is worth the sacrifice for the pleasure of _*_MANUAL TRANSMISSION_*_ 🔥🔥🔥_
Yes agree
Manuals are overrated dinosaur car enthusiast only I love cars so much I wank them kinda transmission. It's 2024 let go.
Manuals are a thing of the past now. Time to move with the times, there really isn't any point shifting with the stick in modern vehicles these days.
go drive your tesla, nerd
sound like a Tesla driver 😂
Lol nah I drive a Honda ZRV turbo with CVT. Don't get me wrong I love the feel of manuals, but to be honest I think they are overrated these days. In traffic situations they are horrible with my ZRV I can zip through traffic with the instant torque and the power just feels more utilized. Now in terms of racing, everyone thinks they are a racer with a manual gearbox but truth is in 2024 it's actually slower. So it's a weird thing to cling on to in my opinion. @@olihaub
@@ytyndale3643 I think most can agree that for daily driving around town etc automatic makes sense. This channel is more about performance driving though ... not sure a CVT crossover was really the focus of a discussion about manual vs automatic!
@@SBBUK Yeah but the discussion now has shifted (no pun intended) to the point where it is a performance discussion. Where SUVs have become the new hot hatches and manual transmissions are being outperformed. The whole industry has changed you have Hyundai besting Porsche in performance, the rise of stupid electrics the game has changed.
Itbs would be epic, or is she staying standy?
It comes with ITB’s from factory 😭
How do you compare the M3 to the S5 V8 that you loved?
Oh this is definitely better just coz it’s manual and rwd
How comfortable were the shifts putting it around town with the SMG though. I know for example the DSG's are really quick going flat-out, but not so great around town.
I’d disagree any VAG group or BMW DCT is perfectly smooth around town. Honestly the SMG was smoother than most people can drive manual themselves. People like to hate but you can see why a lot of people bought it back in 2000 because at the time most normal autos were horrendous
@@KiwiCarLife I'm not hating, was a genuine question. Honestly, if the Civic i bought came with a decent auto, i'd have gone that route probably too. But CVT is just not great. :)
I think its one of those situations where most hate it because of the perception that it's bad, rather than having driven one and really deciding for themselves that it's bad. A bit like the Honda Civic FN2, too many listened to Jeremy Clarkson :)
@@SBBUK Well, i'd much rather have a car with indepedent rear suspension...
Im guessing you have tried, but do you have just enough revs left to leave it in 2nd before you hit 100kph?? That change into 3rd arrives at the exact wrong time #BadTiming
It’s a fine line because it’s a soft limiter so right before you scrape 100 it backs off so it probably is quicker to upshift
Good shifting mate, not much in it!
Thanks man! Yeah I know so close
Amazing bro, you are really enjoying the life! May God bless you
Thanks man! God bless
Yes you’ve done it mate 🎉
I have
Great video mate , how would you compare it to the turbo cl7 from the previous episodes
Oh totally different. That car was just a wild machine, this is totally usable
Good shifting 💪 🎉🎉
Thanks man!
Miss a gear years ago and its goodbye engine, rev limiters are great insurance.😅
Oh dear haha yeah fortunately I’ve never money shifted a car
You can still blow up your engine money shifting rev limit or not. The rev limit only prevents fuelling above a certain point, the car won't deny you the ability to put it in a lower gear and spin at too high a speed.
Congratulations with the M3! What a machine! Fist of fury!
Thanks man! I’m loving it