Fellow enthusiasts,
I decided it was finally time to create my own build thread and begin contributing back to the community that has provided me with so many answers, ideas and inspiration over the years.
I bought my 2011 135i in March of 2017, completely stock.
- 2nd Owner
- 60,xxx miles
- N55
- 6MT
- Alpine White
- Black Interior
- M-Sport Package
- Harmon Kardon Sound System
- Detailed Maintenance Receipts
I was coming from a 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-spec that I had done FBO/suspension work on and just simply gotten bored of. I've owned 15 cars in my life, including a RHD 1993 Mazda FD3S RX-7, TT 300ZX Z32, Bugeye WRX, S13 240sx's, BMW Z3, E39 540i, GC8 2.5RS, V6 Swapped MR2 and a few others.
I come from a mostly Japanese car background, but have always wanted another BMW after owning my Z3 and E39 540i. There's just something about the solid build quality, sound, and feel that calls to me.
Enough about me. Here's some pictures of my 1er shortly after I purchased it. Completely stock, and the perfect canvass for my next project. At the time, the car was going to be my dedicated daily driver, alongside my Yamaha YZF-R1.
AS OF 1/12/2021
Current Mod List/Maintenance History:
Engine
- Pure Stage 2 Turbo
- Wedge Custom Tune (92 Octane/18psi, dyno’d a conservative 400whp)
- 3.5 Bar TMAP Sensor
- Mosselman Single Oil Cooler Kit w/ Thermostat
- CSF Aluminum Radiator
- Injen Intake
- Pure Inlet Pipe
- FTP Hotside Outlet Pipe
- VRSF 7.5" Race Intercooler
- VRSF Lower Charge Pipe
- Cobb Charge Pipe
- VRSF Catless Downpipe
- Berk Resonated Midpipes
- Berk Race Axle Back
- AVT Intake Scoops
- Go Fast Bits DV+
- BMS Catch Can
- ECS Oil Filter Housing Cap
- ECS Magnetic Oil Drain Plug
- Fuel-It Stage 2 LPFP
- Brass Expansion Tank Bleeder Screw
- EO Speed BPM4 EKP Module/Fuel Controller
- NGK 97506 Gapped to .022
- Eldor Coil Packs
- Fuel-It LPFP to HPFP Line
- Phoenix Racing Port Injection Manifold
- Optima Yellowtop DH6 Battery
Drivetrain/Suspension
- Quaife 3.46 LSD
- Spec Stage 3+ Clutch
- Spec Single Mass Steel Flywheel
- RTD Aluminum V2 Shifter Mini Lever
- RTD DSSR
- BMS Adjustable Clutch Stop
- CDV Delete
- Clark Diff Brace
- Condor Speed Shop Dehlrin Rear Subframe Bushings
- ECS Stainless Braided Brake Lines
- EBC Redstuff Pads
- BC Racing BR Coilovers w/ Swift Springs
- Monroe 907984 Rear Upper Shock Mounts
- Turner Pillowball Lower Rear Shock Mounts
- Rogue Engineering Trans Mounts
- TRW 11-Piece M3 Control Arm Kit
- Hotchkiss Swaybar End Links
Exterior
- OEM LCI Blackline Tail Lights
- 20% Window Tint
- LUX Angel Eyes
- Genuine M Plate Frame
- Kitty Party Grills
- ABS Lip
- 10mm Spacers F/R
- Apex Arc-8 Matte Black 18x8.5+45/18x9.5+58
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 225/40/18, 255/35/18
- Rampage Fab Custom Spoiler Mounts
- APR GTC-200 Spoiler w/ V.2 Euro Side Plates
- AcerRacing 75mm Titanium Studs and Lugnuts
- Reiger Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
- Debadged 135i emblem
- COLORADON5X Carbon M Mirror Caps
- OEM BMW Roof Racks (Uninstalled)
Interior
- Mashimarho Carbon Fiber Interior Trim
- BMW Performance Shift Boot
- BMW Performance Parking Brake Boot/Handle
- BMW Performance Shift Knob
- BMW Performance Aluminum Pedal Set
- Genuine 1M Mats
- Genuine BMW All Weather Mats
- Vader Solutions Vader Clip w/ Samsung Galaxy Tablet w/ MHD Wireless
- OEM additional cupholder
- OEM Trunk Mat
- OEM Windshield Sun Shade
- LED Interior Kit
- Red Push Start Button
- Broadway Mirror
- Corbeau FX1 Pro Seats (Black Microsuede)
- Corbeau 5-Point Camlock Harnesses
- Corbeau E82 Seat Brackets with Sliders
- NRW Custom Carbon Fiber/Alcantara Steering Wheel
- RTD Aluminum V2 Shifter Mini Lever w/BMW performance knob
Maintenance
- OEM Coilpacks @ 63k
- OEM Spark Plugs @63k
- OEM Coolant Flush @64k
- Walnut Blasted @67k
- OEM Intake Manifold Gaskets @67k
- OEM Belt/Tensioner/Idlers @68k
- Redline D4 ATF Transmission Flush @71k
- OEM Trans Fill/Drain Plugs @71k
- OEM Brake Fluid Flush @72k
- OEM Parking Brake Shoes @72k
- OEM Boost Solenoid @74k
- OEM Spark Plugs @75k
- OEM High Pressure Fuel Pump @75k
- EBC Redstuff Pads @76k
- ATE TYP200 Brake Fluid/Clutch Fluid Flush @76k
- Pentosin CHF 11s Power Steering Fluid Flush @77k
- OEM Oil Pan Gasket and Bolts @78k
- OEM Motor Mounts @78k
- OEM Windshield and Trim @79k
- OEM Battery @79k
- Bosch Coil Packs @79k
- Alignment @80k
- FRM 3 Replacement @80k
- NGK 97506 @81k
- OEM Roundels @82k
- OEM Condensation Sensor @84k
- Blower Motor Wiring Recall @85k
- Duralast F&R Brake Wear Sensors @86k
- OEM Rear Main Seal @86k
- OEM Flywheel Bolts @86k
- OEM Downpipe VBand Clamp @86k
- OEM Pilot Bearing @86k
- OEM Bellhousing Bolts @86k
- OEM Guibo/Bolts @86k
- OEM Radio Knob Replacements @86k
- Redline D4 ATF Transmission Flush @86k
- OEM Turbo Oil/Coolant Lines @86k
- OEM Waterpump/Thermostat/Coolant Flush @86k
- OEM Radiator Hoses @86k
- 3.5 Bar TMAP Sensor @86k
- OEM Boost Solenoid @86k
- OEM Clutch Slave Cylinder @86k
- OEM Fuel Tank Vent Valve @86k
- OEM Fuel Tank Cap @86k
- OEM Fuel Tank Breather Line @86k
- Redline 75W90NS Rear Diff Fluid @86k
- Eldor Coil Packs @86k
- NGK 97506 Plugs @86k
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4S @86k
- Fuel-It LPFP-HPFP Line @87k
- OEM DME @88k
- OEM Valvetronic Motor, Gaskets & Harness @88k
- Injen x-1021 BB Filter @88k
- Injen Hydroshield @88k
- OEM M-Door Sills @88k
- OEM HVAC Buttons @88k (paint was fading on originals)
- OEM Radio Retention Clips @88k (one was missing and caused a rattle)
- Alignment to 1M Specs @89k
- OEM Serpentine Belt @91k
- OEM Engine Cover @91k
- OEM Bosch Starter @91k
- OEM Engine Grounding Cable @91k
- Eldor Coil Packs @92k
- NGK 97506 plugs replaced @92k
- Optima Yellowtop DH6 Battery @92.6k
- OEM Power Steering Reservoir/Filter replaced @94.8k
- CHF11S Power Steering Fluid Flush @94.8k
- Cabin Air Filter @94.8k
- OEM Coolant Expansion Tank/Cap/Fluid Flush @94.8k
- Oil Filter Housing Gasket @94.8k
That basically brings us up to speed with where the car is at today.
Any future updates will be posted below, and I will also update the above lists as appropriate.
Thank you for following along!