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Andrew Brien added 10 photos
on Sunday
We have become dealers for ATE Performance brake packages for Melbourne Australia. This gives us a great opportunity to supply our clients with what is essentially a factory upgrade as ATE supply most of the standards brakes on BMW cars. ATE have ...
on Sunday
Andrew Brien added 14 photos
June 6
Well we lashed out and bought one of our customers 135i. We had done so much work to this car and the owner decided to move on as soon as we were done. He loved the process so much he has decided to upgrade to an M3 and will start a new project wi...
May 31
Does BMW have any allegaince to any brake manufacturer? This week i found myself doing Front and Rear Rotors, pads and sensor on an E90 320i. The rear calipers were made by TRW, the pads by Textar, the front calipers were ATE and the pads Textar....
May 24
Today we went to the BMW Car Club Victoria show of excellence. The day showed signs of bad weather coming and looked to be a threat all day, but luckily it stayed away. This day was in conjunction with the Mercedes Benz concourse and there were ma...
May 17
Hi Louise, Welcome to My Motiv, from Australia Andrew
May 9
Andrew Brien added 8 photos
May 9

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About Me:
I am the owner of Southern BM. We are a BMW Specialist based in Moorabbin in Melbourne Australia. We perform Specialist BMW Service and Maintenance on BMW vehicles. We are also the Australian Master dealer for Eisenmann exhaust systems. Southern BM is an Authorised installer in Melbourne for Active Autowerke Performance BMW Tuning Products from USA and CA Auto Tech Performance BMW products from UK giving us exposure to the best companies from America and Europe. We are Australian Master Dealers for Riss Racing products and have world rights for RHD Tuning products from Riss Racing. We offer all BMW Performance and tuning solutions for all BMW vehicles.
Country:
Australia
UK Region if in the United Kingdom:
None
US State if in the USA:
None
Australian State/Territory if in Australia:
None
Model:
E28, E36, E39
About my car:
E28 M535i with 24v engine conversion, MoTec fuel injection ignition system, close ratio gearbox, LSD, New Springs, Bilstein shockers, New dash recently fitted and just had the leather seats redone. Alpina 16in wheels fitted, 740i front brakes 540i rear brakes.
E36 325i Race Car with Active Autowerke supercharger, Eisenmann rear muffler, custom exhuast, Koni adjustable shockers, Eibach custom SBM spring kit, Adjustable camber mounts, Upgraded front and rear sway bars, Full 6 point welded in roll cage, Race seats, 16inch Radial style wheels with race tyres, upgraded brake pads and fluid, all new bushes and bearings.
540i E39 2001 exec to cruise around in.
E36 M3 Boston green 3.2 litre 6 speed manual
Suppliers & service providers only. Do you supply:
Services, parts, tuning, performance products
What car club are you a member of? (If any):
BMWCCV - BMW Car Club Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
What are your main interests? You can choose more than one...
Classic BMWs, Standard / restored, Tuning, Motorsport

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Andrew Brien

Southern BM-Thoughts from behind the walls.

Lately it seems to me that most enquiries i have are to do with performance of late model BMW cars. 135's, 335's, New M3's. Why is everyone obsessed with performance? Is it we have a need to break our factory warranties or we think we can better an already good product. I think it's more about personalising your car. Currently i am in talks with lots of people regarding the upgraded engine ECU (03/08->) for the 135, 335's about the hidden codes that will show BMW if a piggy back or any tuning… Continue

Posted on May 15, 2008 at 8:29am — 80 Comments

Andrew Brien

Southern BM- About us

Southern BM is an independent BMW specialist workshop based in Moorabbin, Melbourne, Australia.
Southern BM provides high-end products and services for those who demand only perfection from their BMW. Our specialty is in BMW service, BMW mechanical repairs, BMW maintenance and BMW pre purchase inspections. We handle almost anything inside and out, from minor BMW servicing to the most complex of tasks.

Southern BM is the master dealer for Eisenmann exhaust systems for Australia and New Zealand.… Continue

Posted on May 15, 2008 at 7:59am —

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At 10:48am on February 17, 2009, JJ said…
Thanks for letting me know Andrew, I'd missed them (things happen so fast around here!) They look GREAT!!!!!
At 8:18am on December 23, 2008, Peter Simms said…
Hello Andrew Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year
At 4:19am on October 26, 2008, Rich K said…
Hello mate, Andyr has done some styles for flags in a new discussion, check them out and leave a comment for which one is your favourite.
At 6:13am on October 9, 2008, Ye Leon Woo said…
Haha that was quick. Thanks :D
At 10:11am on October 8, 2008, RICHARD said…
Hi Andrew. I see you are still the photo king!
Phew, I have some catching up to do.
Good to hear from you.
All the best, Richard.
At 7:05am on October 8, 2008, Andrew Brien said…
I have added another 50 or so photos of the 135i projects we are doing this week, i hope you all enjoy
At 9:58am on September 26, 2008, Taylor said…
thanks for the welcome andrew :)

gotta say im loving the short shifter have been chirping into 3rd with the faster shifts LOL
At 8:34pm on September 6, 2008, soultrader said…
Hi andrew. I'm curious, is the 24v conversion on your e28 a m50/2 engine swap?
At 12:49pm on August 20, 2008, paul hughes said…
No problem Andrew i will speak with Asia Tomorrow and email you the prices and shipping to Auz.
regards,
Paul,
At 5:38pm on August 17, 2008, paul hughes said…
Andrew,
please call us on +44 1772 299820 to iscuss exactly what you want.
regards,
Paul,
 
 

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