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JHS130 · 09-11-2012, 05:19 AM

Thanks for the compliments guys!

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Originally Posted by Giveway74

Nice looking car.

Did the intake make any performance difference or is it just the sound that is better?
Also how much did the intake cost?

To be completely honest I couldn't give you a proper answer in regards to performance benefits as I don't usually push the engine that much... but in saying that it does seem to rev a little more freely than before when you get to 4k rpm and above... I feel it was worth it even if the only benefit was bling and sound though

I can finally hear some half decent noise from the engine and boy does it sing!

I'll pm you about the cost and source.

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Originally Posted by Mechz

Nice work.

I want those tail lights myself but that looks like a lot of effort for installation.

I took mine to Philip Island last year and it was a lot of fun, except I have the 6AT which won't hold the gear I want through turns 2&3.

Wasn't that bad to be honest... once you know how to pull the boot trim apart it's pretty smooth sailing from there. Always happy to help so I highly recommend you go for it!

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Originally Posted by flinchy

Oo pretty bmwp intake!!

Your turn...?

Haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob32R

Its good to see you improving the car in every way possible, especially factory weak points. I see you have gone for more upmarket/genuine parts such as the BMWP intake and the L.E.D blackline taillights which I love. Are coilovers next?

Keep it up Patrick!

Haha thanks Rob. Don't think I'll touch the suspension for now apart from maybe some select M3 bits but even thats a maybe. Handled itself well on the hillclimb and is more than enough for the daily duties. Plus the car park at uni has speed bumps literally every 10m for all 7 levels.

sbce90 · 09-11-2012, 05:24 AM

looking good man!

jksgoh · 09-11-2012, 05:37 AM

130 is nicely done mate.

Could you also PM me where you got the perf parts? /costs?

JHS130 · 09-12-2012, 07:11 AM

Thanks Suj!

And jksgoh - PM sent

Rob32R · 09-12-2012, 07:18 AM

Are you getting the BMW Performance exhaust Pat?

JHS130 · 10-25-2012, 08:07 AM

Set aside some time to do some maintenance work on the car with Kenneth (kmli5) today. New spark plugs for Ken and spark plugs plus engine and transmission oil for me.

Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Fat wheels+tyres and BMWP exhaust

Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Kenneth's engine - coils out.

Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

My turn!

Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Old plugs removed.

Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

New plugs installed, coils back in.

Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Done! (almost)

Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Kenneth doing a final check for any leaks

Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

We were both really happy with how clean the engine looked (ie. no oil stains etc) and also at the condition of the old plugs. Changing the plugs was surprisingly easy even with the 5th plug from the front being obscured by the chassis bracing that goes from the strut tower to the firewall (at least for me after I watched Kenneth do it first haha). Could easily do it in under an hour provided you have the right tools and you've got someone to help put all the plastic covers and cowlings back in. Car feels even smoother than before under acceleration and definitely has less vibration transmitting through the shifter on idle.

Thanks so much Ken for doing my engine oil and transmission oil change for me

This Redline D4 ATF stuff is great - immediately felt slicker through the gears even when cold. VERY happy with everything done today!

kmli5 · 10-25-2012, 06:07 PM

Glad you like it and you can feel the difference.

Mechz · 10-25-2012, 07:05 PM

I will have to check out the Redline D4 ATF. My AT has been holding gears a bit too long on occasion and not as smooth as it should be.

froop · 10-25-2012, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechz

I will have to check out the Redline D4 ATF. My AT has been holding gears a bit too long on occasion and not as smooth as it should be.

Let me know how it goes. I'm thinking I may need to give my 6AT a service... Been feeling that my upshifts in 1st to 3rd gear can be really jerky at times.

Rob32R · 10-25-2012, 08:21 PM

It's good to see members taking out the time to help others. You don't see that too often.

Good work guys

froop · 10-25-2012, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob32R

It's good to see members taking out the time to help others. You don't see that too often.

Good work guys

I might be mistaken...but aren't they brothers?

kmli5 · 10-25-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by froop

I might be mistaken...but aren't they brothers?

Ur truly mistaken

Rob32R · 10-26-2012, 02:19 AM

Hahahahahahahaha

GJA003 · 10-26-2012, 03:44 AM

This confirms to do the transmission oil when doing my major serviced planned

Going to add diff oil change to the list as well. Great to see lots of photos looking good guys.

jksgoh · 10-26-2012, 04:24 AM

good work, any of you guys keen to work on mine?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by froop

I might be mistaken...but aren't they brothers?

All asians look alike, mate

oystero · 10-26-2012, 04:31 AM

where did you chuck the oil ?

kmli5 · 10-26-2012, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by oystero

where did you chuck the oil ?

straight back into the container that I just poured the new oil from, and then head back to the shop and ask for a refund...bought the wrong oil grade sorry mate

flinchy · 10-26-2012, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHS130

Your turn...?

Haha

hahah, nah, for the same money as decent parts for the N52 i got myself an N54.. as much as i'd love the bling of the bmwp intake

BMW86 · 10-26-2012, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flinchy

hahah, nah, for the same money as decent parts for the N52 i got myself an N54.. as much as i'd love the bling of the bmwp intake

When did you get an N54 and where?

JHS130 · 10-26-2012, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flinchy

hahah, nah, for the same money as decent parts for the N52 i got myself an N54.. as much as i'd love the bling of the bmwp intake

Yeah Kenneth mentioned that yesterday... very interested in how it will turn out. I imagine the wiring is going to be fun

haha keep us posted on the progress!

JHS130 · 10-26-2012, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmli5

Ur truly mistaken

Wait, what? I swear you look just like my bro...

510135 · 10-26-2012, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flinchy

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHS130

Your turn...?

Haha

hahah, nah, for the same money as decent parts for the N52 i got myself an N54.. as much as i'd love the bling of the bmwp intake

Pics or Ban!!!

09-11-2012, 05:24 AM	#46
sbce90 Me Boosta Drives: 320i / MB C63 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 4,848 iTrader: (3)	looking good man! __________________

09-11-2012, 05:37 AM	#47
jksgoh Major Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus Posts: 1,186 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	130 is nicely done mate. Could you also PM me where you got the perf parts? /costs? __________________

10-25-2012, 08:07 AM	#50
JHS130 Private First Class Drives: BSM 130i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 128 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 130i [0.00]	Set aside some time to do some maintenance work on the car with Kenneth (kmli5) today. New spark plugs for Ken and spark plugs plus engine and transmission oil for me. Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Fat wheels+tyres and BMWP exhaust Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Kenneth's engine - coils out. Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr My turn! Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Old plugs removed. Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr New plugs installed, coils back in. Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Done! (almost) Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Kenneth doing a final check for any leaks Spark Plug + Service by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr We were both really happy with how clean the engine looked (ie. no oil stains etc) and also at the condition of the old plugs. Changing the plugs was surprisingly easy even with the 5th plug from the front being obscured by the chassis bracing that goes from the strut tower to the firewall (at least for me after I watched Kenneth do it first haha). Could easily do it in under an hour provided you have the right tools and you've got someone to help put all the plastic covers and cowlings back in. Car feels even smoother than before under acceleration and definitely has less vibration transmitting through the shifter on idle. Thanks so much Ken for doing my engine oil and transmission oil change for me This Redline D4 ATF stuff is great - immediately felt slicker through the gears even when cold. VERY happy with everything done today!

10-25-2012, 06:07 PM	#51
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Mechz Naturally Aspirated Fiend Drives: 130i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	I will have to check out the Redline D4 ATF. My AT has been holding gears a bit too long on occasion and not as smooth as it should be. __________________ '06 130i M Sport Hatch

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JHS130 Private First Class Drives: BSM 130i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 128 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 130i [0.00]	Thanks Suj! And jksgoh - PM sent

09-12-2012, 07:18 AM	#49
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Rob32R Banned Drives: 530i/VW R32/E70 X5 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 315 iTrader: (0)	It's good to see members taking out the time to help others. You don't see that too often. Good work guys

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GJA003 Private First Class Drives: BMW e87 120i M sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 194 iTrader: (0)	This confirms to do the transmission oil when doing my major serviced planned Going to add diff oil change to the list as well. Great to see lots of photos looking good guys. __________________ '06 6s MT E87 BMW 120i M-Sport Sparkling graphite metallic' \|Alpine Stereo upgrade\|BMS Clutch Stop\|Xenon Bulbs\|Egg yoke indicators delete\|

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