Now It Begins - BMW E82 128i Build Thread

[Matticus91]

Originally Posted by Kturbos

Me too, Mine were so damn yellow. The side markers are the best investment. They are so cheap...

Actually, if you want a pair. I have brand new/in the box pair of smoked side markers if you want them. You just pay me for shipping and they are yours. 1addicts crew discount lol. PM me if you want them and we can set it up.

PM'd [enthusiastically] !!!

[Kturbos]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

PM'd [enthusiastically] !!!

Haha Done and Done.

[Kturbos]

Everything is getting installed at the moment. One issue I ran into was the Carbon Fiber Rear Bumper Diffuser. It was damaged in transit and I had to send it back to get another one. Probably have to wait another 3-5 days on that part. Damn them!

Will post pics of the finished product as well as thoughts/opinions of the products and install process soon. Taking out the Nikon D5 to take some "professional" photos for y'all haha. No more iPhone photos.

[chadillac2000]

Originally Posted by Kturbos

Taking out the Nikon D5 to take some "professional" photos for y'all haha. No more iPhone photos.

It's always worth it!

[Matticus91]

Originally Posted by Kturbos

Everything is getting installed at the moment. One issue I ran into was the Carbon Fiber Rear Bumper Diffuser. It was damaged in transit and I had to send it back to get another one. Probably have to wait another 3-5 days on that part. Damn them!

Will post pics of the finished product as well as thoughts/opinions of the products and install process soon. Taking out the Nikon D5 to take some "professional" photos for y'all haha. No more iPhone photos.

You have a D5?? Now I KNOW you're rollin' in it

[Kturbos]

Came home to find the best mod of all. Had to install it right away. Man did it take forever but it was worth it. Gained 28HP and 32lb TQ...

[Kturbos]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

You have a D5?? Now I KNOW you're rollin' in it

Lol. It's pretty awesome can't lie.

[Kturbos]

Thanks flyingfortress

[Bimmer TV]

Originally Posted by Kturbos

Thanks flyingfortress

Had to put one on mine as as soon as they came in as well. I didn't see as much performance gains as you did but she certainly perked up

[Kturbos]

Originally Posted by Chunky Osiris

Had to put one on mine as as soon as they came in as well. I didn't see as much performance gains as you did but she certainly perked up

Ha you must not have installed it correctly.

[Kturbos]

Been very busy and have not been a blessed with 5 minutes to upload all the pics and do a review. Will post what has been done in the past week - two weeks. But to sum it up quick before my posts.

Got done Front Bumper, Side Skirts, Rear Bumper.
Steering Wheel + Trim, Pedals, Shifter and Boot
Interior Trim Carbon Fiber
Smoked Sidemarkers
Intake Manifold + AA Stage 2 Tune.

Looks and certainly feels like a new car. Took the pics with my D5. Get ready for some professional photos boys and girls.

[Kturbos]

So Far.

Stage 1 Of Mods (1 of 6 stages)
AFE Stage 2 CF Cold Air Intake Completed
AFE Headers Completed
VMR V710 Gunmetal Completed
Michelin PSS Tires Completed
New TPMS Completed
BMW Performance Exhaust System Completed
LUX H8 Angel Eyes Completed
BMW Black Kidney Grilles Completed
Windows Tinted Completed

Stage 2 of Mods (2 of 6 stages)
BMW Performance Front Bumper Completed
BMW Performance Side Skirts Completed
BMW Performance Rear Bumper Completed
BMW Performance CF Diffuser Was Damaged During Transit, Waiting on Replacement
BMW Performance CF Trunk Spoiler Completed
BMW Performance Steering Wheel + Trim Completed
BMW Performance Pedals Completed
BMW Performance Shifter and Boot Completed
CF Interior Trim Panels Completed
Smoked SideMarkers Completed
Intake Manny Completed
AA Stage 2 Tune Completed

Upcoming Stage 3!!!
Stage 3 of Mods (3 of 6 stages)
Brembo GT Big Brake Kit
KW V3 Coil-overs
BMW M1 Mirrors
SuperSprint Section 1 & 2
BMW Performance CF Strut Brace
Seibon CF Hood + Aerocatch Fasteners/Pins
Replace Windshield Molding
Replace Side Drip Molding
Lamin-X Headlights/Taillights

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by Kturbos

Been very busy and have not been a blessed with 5 minutes to upload all the pics and do a review. Will post what has been done in the past week - two weeks. But to sum it up quick before my posts.

Got done Front Bumper, Side Skirts, Rear Bumper.
Steering Wheel + Trim, Pedals, Shifter and Boot
Interior Trim Carbon Fiber
Smoked Sidemarkers
Intake Manifold + AA Stage 2 Tune.

Looks and certainly feels like a new car. Took the pics with my D5. Get ready for some professional photos boys and girls.

.

[swagon]

That's a lot of money.

Do the M3 control arms and subframe bushings while you're at it.

[Bimmer TV]

Originally Posted by Kturbos

So Far.

Stage 1 Of Mods (1 of 6 stages)
AFE Stage 2 CF Cold Air Intake Completed
AFE Headers Completed
VMR V710 Gunmetal Completed
Michelin PSS Tires Completed
New TPMS Completed
BMW Performance Exhaust System Completed
LUX H8 Angel Eyes Completed
BMW Black Kidney Grilles Completed
Windows Tinted Completed

Stage 2 of Mods (2 of 6 stages)
BMW Performance Front Bumper Completed
BMW Performance Side Skirts Completed
BMW Performance Rear Bumper Completed
BMW Performance CF Diffuser Was Damaged During Transit, Waiting on Replacement
BMW Performance CF Trunk Spoiler Completed
BMW Performance Steering Wheel + Trim Completed
BMW Performance Pedals Completed
BMW Performance Shifter and Boot Completed
CF Interior Trim Panels Completed
Smoked SideMarkers Completed
Intake Manny Completed
AA Stage 2 Tune Completed

Upcoming Stage 3!!!
Stage 3 of Mods (3 of 6 stages)
Brembo GT Big Brake Kit
KW V3 Coil-overs
BMW M1 Mirrors
SuperSprint Section 1 & 2
BMW Performance CF Strut Brace
Seibon CF Hood + Aerocatch Fasteners/Pins
Replace Windshield Molding
Replace Side Drip Molding
Lamin-X Headlights/Taillights

Moving quick! That's a damn impressive list!

[E91WAG3N]

Originally Posted by swagon

That's a lot of money.

Do the M3 control arms and subframe bushings while you're at it.

+1

Biggest impact you can make on this chassis along with tires.

[Kturbos]

Originally Posted by ubersteuer

+1

Biggest impact you can make on this chassis along with tires.

I was going to ask for some feedback on this. Done and Done.

[asbrr]

Wow, great build & thread. Don't know how I haven't caught this one till now, I mostly stick to the 128i/N52, Susp & Brakes, and Wheel/Tire forums on this site....caught this by accident almost lol.

I have a question on the AFE headers, they are the only performance headers I know of for the N52 that have Catalytics, haven't seen too many / if any people with this. How did you find the fit and quality? Any thoughts on performance gain from them? I know the Supersprint and AA headers make for decent gains, just don't have any real world feedback on the AFE model.

TIA.

[Kturbos]

Originally Posted by asbrr

Wow, great build & thread. Don't know how I haven't caught this one till now, I mostly stick to the 128i/N52, Susp & Brakes, and Wheel/Tire forums on this site....caught this by accident almost lol.

I have a question on the AFE headers, they are the only performance headers I know of for the N52 that have Catalytics, haven't seen too many / if any people with this. How did you find the fit and quality? Any thoughts on performance gain from them? I know the Supersprint and AA headers make for decent gains, just don't have any real world feedback on the AFE model.

TIA.

Quality, fit and finish were on point. I really only had the AFE Stage 2 CAI on prior to the headers and can say that the gains were quite noticeable. Hope to get on the dyno before I get into stage 3 of my build. I was going to go with the AA Headers but got a great deal on the AFE Headers. I have always liked their products so it was a no brainer.

[Kturbos]

So thanks to the great members we have on the forums, adding some M3 bits to stage 3 of my build. Updated list of what is coming up/getting started this weekend. Have lots of photos and updates to post on all of the stage 2 mods that were completed. And thank god, the replacement Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser should be here Saturday.

Will post Stage 2 photos/install process/thoughts shortly.

Starting this Weekend
Stage 3 of Mods (3 of 6 stages)
Brembo GT Big Brake Kit In Transit
KW V3 Coil-overs In Transit
M3 Control Arms and Subframe Bushings Ordering Today
BMW M1 Mirrors In Transit
SuperSprint Section 1 & 2 In Transit
BMW Performance CF Strut Brace In Transit
Seibon CF Hood + Aerocatch Fasteners/Pins In Transit
Replace Windshield Molding Getting Done Right Now
Replace Side Drip Molding Getting Done Right Now
Lamin-X Headlights/Taillights Getting Done Right Now

[sprp85]

Man you dont stop to take a break huh

[AGAV13]

Can't wait to see this bad boy finished. This is one hell of a build.