My 130i!

Jeef Beef · 07-25-2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JHS130

5 photos in this set from "The-Lowdown: Showcased"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jhsohn/...57630382171774

Ohhhh you're Josh's brother? You should hang out with us next time. Bet he's jelly of your I6

kaitan · 07-25-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nealo01

Southside. I don't want to use the term "The Shire"

lol not too far away from me....i can't seem to pm you. What is ur email add?

nealo01 · 07-25-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kaitan

lol not too far away from me....i can't seem to pm you. What is ur email add?

Forum say's I have to wait 24-48hrs after 5th post.

nealon123 at gmail dot com

kaitan · 07-25-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nealo01

Forum say's I have to wait 24-48hrs after 5th post.

nealon123 at gmail dot com

pm sent.

JHS130 · 07-27-2012, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

Ohhhh you're Josh's brother? You should hang out with us next time. Bet he's jelly of your I6

Haha yeah that's me. Unfortunately I'm based in Melbourne for uni during semester but I'll defs come along when I'm back in Sydney!

Choclove23 · 07-27-2012, 08:24 PM

Another black 130 - nice!
Lovely cars we have here...

JHS130 · 07-29-2012, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Choclove23

Another black 130 - nice!
Lovely cars we have here...

Lovely indeed

Your car looks amazing! If you don't mind, can you share your wheel width and offset specs?

Choclove23 · 07-29-2012, 05:32 AM

Thanks dude.
I'm not actually sure off the top - perhaps 8 1/2 and 9.
They're on TireRack (Sponsor of teh site) You would be able to find out there..

woosh · 07-29-2012, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Choclove23

Thanks dude.
I'm not actually sure off the top - perhaps 8 1/2 and 9.
They're on TireRack (Sponsor of teh site) You would be able to find out there..

According to this http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resul...All&sort=Brand

It's 18x8 and 18x9, both et40

JHS130 · 09-10-2012, 01:46 AM

So some bits and pieces came in at the end of last month... and I finally got a chance to install them last week before a hillclimb event at Haunted Hills!

First off, a little something to rep the forums! (Thanks Stu)
Got a bit too bokeh/shallow DOF happy...

1Addicts.com by J.H. Sohn, on Flickrr

Arai Helmet. by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Arai GP-6S by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Parts. by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

E87 LCI Blackline LED "High" Version by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

BMW 130i - N52 BMW Performance Intake by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Dodgy DIY wire taps to power the LED light bars haha

LCI Blackline LED Tail Install by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Figuring out the wiring

LCI Blackline LED Tail Install by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Taped up and ready to go!

LCI Blackline LED Tail Install by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Left-hand side boot trim back in..

LCI Blackline LED Tail Install by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Aaaand the right...

LCI Blackline LED Tail Install by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

All back to normal!

LCI Blackline LED Tail Install by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

The result (need to get some photos in the dark)

LCI Blackline LED Tail Install by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Stock intake bits getting removed

BMW Performance Intake Install by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

By this time I stopped taking photos as I was feeling extremely angry... the reason? Some of you may have seen my thread calling out for help, but just to refresh... After I tested the LEDs, I forgot to turn the lights off and had my iPod playing through the speakers. For some reason the car didn't turn itself off as it usually does and the battery drained itself to the point where I couldn't use the remote to lock/unlock, open the boot, close my sunroof (which was tilted up... and it started to rain), or even get the car to crank. So after missing the VWGolf/1Addicts/EST dinner meet at Garage Cafe, Evans dropped by in the morning and revived my car just in time to get ready for the event.

JHS130 · 09-10-2012, 01:57 AM

So after Evans revived my car and I was driving around to get the battery charged again, I took the opportunity to have an impromptu photoshoot before meeting up with the rest of the guys...

Excuse the dirty engine bay

BMW 130i - N52 BMW Performance Intake by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

BMW 130i by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

LCI Blackline LED "High" Version by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

LCI Blackline LED "High" Version by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Parked up at Maccas to get some fuel... for our stomachs.

Haunted Hills Hillclimb by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Arrived at a very damp and windy Haunted Hills...

Haunted Hills Hillclimb by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Resting up and awaiting the call up for our second runs.

Haunted Hills Hillclimb by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Haunted Hills Hillclimb by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr

Full set of photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jhsohn/...7631479977322/

Car felt awesome through the corners and the communication of the brakes and steering was awesome. Unfortunately the track was damp (and windy... very windy) so everyone's times weren't the best... I managed a 76.33 in the final run of the day. Now I know that the next major mods will be wider 18" wheels with fatter and grippier tyres, and hopefully an LSD too. It was so frustrating having to wait till I could actually put any power down without the tail getting loose... although that was fun too I guess haha.. The suspension actually fared quite well although I guess they weren't being pushed as hard as it would have been if the track was dry (same can be said for the brakes). In any case, coilovers and 135i brake upgrade have been pushed to the back of the to-do list.

Oh, and the intake surprised me with how much of a difference in sound it actually made even on the streets. Can't wait till I get back out on the track!

alik01 · 09-10-2012, 02:33 AM

Fantastic photos mate - car looks great!

///Chase · 09-10-2012, 02:58 AM

looking good!

MrBlonde · 09-10-2012, 03:32 AM

Very tight unit, the blackline lights work so well with your car.

Broady · 09-10-2012, 06:22 AM

Nice. I want to do the same taillight mod to my BSM 130i. You just confirmed my thoughts!

Is there any writeup on what needs to be done to get them hooked up?

JHS130 · 09-10-2012, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by alik01

Fantastic photos mate - car looks great!

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Originally Posted by Chaseyo

looking good!

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Very tight unit, the blackline lights work so well with your car.

Thanks guys

By the way MrBlonde... I noticed "Get out of my dojang" is your user title... is that dojang as in 도장 by any chance? Haha

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Originally Posted by Broady

Nice. I want to do the same taillight mod to my BSM 130i. You just confirmed my thoughts!

Is there any writeup on what needs to be done to get them hooked up?

Yep I used this one from 1erforums. It's originally German but Google Translate does a decent job. There's also a discussion thread sorta thing you can take a look at to see what another member and I did... some process photos and annotated explanations too if you want to take a look.

If you've got more questions, ask away and I don't mind dropping by and helping you out when I'm back in Sydney during uni break if you need it!

37&TenCents · 09-10-2012, 09:26 AM

Looks great!

oystero · 09-10-2012, 10:27 AM

Nice write up and pictures Patrick.

Giveway74 · 09-10-2012, 07:35 PM

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?

Mechz · 09-10-2012, 08:19 PM

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.

flinchy · 09-10-2012, 08:25 PM

Oo pretty bmwp intake!!

Rob32R · 09-11-2012, 05:38 AM

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!

07-27-2012, 08:24 PM	#28
Choclove23 Infrequent Browser 25 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 130i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 130i M Sport [10.00]	Another black 130 - nice! Lovely cars we have here... __________________ The Blackmobile Black 130i M Sport; 18" Oz Ultraleggra; 225/40 & 245/35.
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07-29-2012, 05:32 AM	#30
Choclove23 Infrequent Browser 25 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 130i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 130i M Sport [10.00]	Thanks dude. I'm not actually sure off the top - perhaps 8 1/2 and 9. They're on TireRack (Sponsor of teh site) You would be able to find out there.. __________________ The Blackmobile Black 130i M Sport; 18" Oz Ultraleggra; 225/40 & 245/35.
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09-10-2012, 01:46 AM	#32
JHS130 Private First Class 14 Rep 134 Posts Drives: BSM 130i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 130i [0.00]	So some bits and pieces came in at the end of last month... and I finally got a chance to install them last week before a hillclimb event at Haunted Hills! First off, a little something to rep the forums! (Thanks Stu) Got a bit too bokeh/shallow DOF happy... 1Addicts.com by J.H. Sohn, on Flickrr Arai Helmet. by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Arai GP-6S by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Parts. by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr E87 LCI Blackline LED "High" Version by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr BMW 130i - N52 BMW Performance Intake by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Dodgy DIY wire taps to power the LED light bars haha LCI Blackline LED Tail Install by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Figuring out the wiring LCI Blackline LED Tail Install by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Taped up and ready to go! LCI Blackline LED Tail Install by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Left-hand side boot trim back in.. LCI Blackline LED Tail Install by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Aaaand the right... LCI Blackline LED Tail Install by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr All back to normal! LCI Blackline LED Tail Install by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr The result (need to get some photos in the dark) LCI Blackline LED Tail Install by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Stock intake bits getting removed BMW Performance Intake Install by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr By this time I stopped taking photos as I was feeling extremely angry... the reason? Some of you may have seen my thread calling out for help, but just to refresh... After I tested the LEDs, I forgot to turn the lights off and had my iPod playing through the speakers. For some reason the car didn't turn itself off as it usually does and the battery drained itself to the point where I couldn't use the remote to lock/unlock, open the boot, close my sunroof (which was tilted up... and it started to rain), or even get the car to crank. So after missing the VWGolf/1Addicts/EST dinner meet at Garage Cafe, Evans dropped by in the morning and revived my car just in time to get ready for the event.
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09-10-2012, 01:57 AM	#33
JHS130 Private First Class 14 Rep 134 Posts Drives: BSM 130i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 130i [0.00]	So after Evans revived my car and I was driving around to get the battery charged again, I took the opportunity to have an impromptu photoshoot before meeting up with the rest of the guys... Excuse the dirty engine bay BMW 130i - N52 BMW Performance Intake by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr BMW 130i - N52 BMW Performance Intake by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr BMW 130i by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr BMW 130i by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr LCI Blackline LED "High" Version by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr LCI Blackline LED "High" Version by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Parked up at Maccas to get some fuel... for our stomachs. Haunted Hills Hillclimb by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Arrived at a very damp and windy Haunted Hills... Haunted Hills Hillclimb by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Resting up and awaiting the call up for our second runs. Haunted Hills Hillclimb by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Haunted Hills Hillclimb by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Haunted Hills Hillclimb by J.H. Sohn, on Flickr Full set of photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jhsohn/...7631479977322/ Car felt awesome through the corners and the communication of the brakes and steering was awesome. Unfortunately the track was damp (and windy... very windy) so everyone's times weren't the best... I managed a 76.33 in the final run of the day. Now I know that the next major mods will be wider 18" wheels with fatter and grippier tyres, and hopefully an LSD too. It was so frustrating having to wait till I could actually put any power down without the tail getting loose... although that was fun too I guess haha.. The suspension actually fared quite well although I guess they weren't being pushed as hard as it would have been if the track was dry (same can be said for the brakes). In any case, coilovers and 135i brake upgrade have been pushed to the back of the to-do list. Oh, and the intake surprised me with how much of a difference in sound it actually made even on the streets. Can't wait till I get back out on the track! Last edited by JHS130; 09-10-2012 at 06:52 AM..
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09-10-2012, 02:33 AM	#34
alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	Fantastic photos mate - car looks great! __________________
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09-10-2012, 02:58 AM	#35
///Chase Lieutenant 119 Rep 514 Posts Drives: 16' m4 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	looking good!
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09-10-2012, 03:32 AM	#36
MrBlonde Colonel 123 Rep 2,695 Posts Drives: Audi TTRS, M Coupe, 1299 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Merewether iTrader: (0)	Very tight unit, the blackline lights work so well with your car. __________________ .-=[ Kenny ]=-. 1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) 25th August 2004. +2010 X5 35D+ Check out the 1Addicts Drag Racing Standings and Drag Racing 101.
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09-10-2012, 06:22 AM	#37
Broady Private 5 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 130i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Nice. I want to do the same taillight mod to my BSM 130i. You just confirmed my thoughts! Is there any writeup on what needs to be done to get them hooked up?
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09-10-2012, 10:27 AM	#40
oystero Lieutenant 17 Rep 444 Posts Drives: AW 1M, E90 320d Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Nice write up and pictures Patrick.
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09-10-2012, 07:35 PM	#41
Giveway74 Private First Class 13 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 130i and MK7 Golf GTI PP Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	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?
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09-10-2012, 08:19 PM	#42
Mechz Naturally Aspirated Fiend 1 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 130i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	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. __________________ '06 130i M Sport Hatch
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09-10-2012, 08:25 PM	#43
flinchy Brigadier General 133 Rep 3,099 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: QLD, Australia iTrader: (0)	Oo pretty bmwp intake!!
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09-11-2012, 05:38 AM	#44
Rob32R Banned 20 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 530i/VW R32/E70 X5 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	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!
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