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I am deciding among the Conti DW, PSS, and StarSpec for 18 inch OEM.
Does eanyone know what brand has the tread that looks like this: [//////] <-- tire on its side. It starts with V... How does one go about making a custom intake manifold? I'm thinking a spare Manifold can be cut up... merged with e46 M3 or something custom and ugly Can anybody confirm how the airflow goes in our intake: - Air box to throtle body, which sits lot in the intake. Why does it go down low from airbox? - From the Throttle body, air moves up into the DISA/ non DISA acutators - From DISA it moves into the air inlets for the engine. Thoughts on Custom: Take non DISA 128i becuase it has no actuator motors & only one sensor: 128i http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...56&hg=11&fg=40 130i http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...56&hg=11&fg=40 See if Throttle body can be moved Cut up to from the very least after the throttle body merge with e46 M3 or custom box Reference: n54 intake design from HPF: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=631438 MOCK UP:
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REAL OEM alternative:http://tis.spaghetticoder.org/s/view.pl?1/10/22/10
has instructions & DIY too, take some time to explore
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In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is |
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Are there other options not listed here?
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In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is |
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Long tread life, worse in every other regard like the Contis than the PSSs.
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07-19-2012, 11:26 AM | #138 |
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Yes, thanks. Will refer to Tire forum for other info.
Updated my Intake manifold post above
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In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is |
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07-19-2012, 04:44 PM | #139 |
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Today i saw that i have a tiny little paint chip right next to the sun roof : ( sad panda status. lol
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07-19-2012, 05:35 PM | #140 |
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Hmm I hear popping sounds out of my exhaust ! Only thing now is how to record it?
Its mostly if I keep it in first gear, accelerate, and let it decelerate naturally in first gear. It kinda decelerates so fast that it produces a nice pop. That, or the summer heat is going to my head ^_^. It does it in other gears as well. I don't think I've recorded the sound of my injen intake + exhaust before from a standstill. I normally drive my car from home to school. If I did it at home, my neighbors would probably complain. Maybe I will go find a nice parking lot somewhere This question might sound stupid, but have you guys ever wondered what your exhaust REALLY sounds like? Of course, I know what my exhaust sounds like because I drive my car everyday, but that is from the inside or even with the windows down! My dad drove our family in my car the other day, and I got to sit in the back seat. The exhaust sounded different as I guess I am closer to it. It got me wondering what my car sounds like to cars besides or behind me everyday when I drive. Hopefully they like it and don't find it annoying xD
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07-19-2012, 05:44 PM | #141 |
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So do any of you know how much a BMW dealership will charge to install the BMW PE?
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07-19-2012, 06:11 PM | #142 | |
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I get heaps of pops and burbles just the same, love it Funny when i'm thinking of going catless and such. I think before i do it, i need to get a friend to drive itflat out with me as an onlooker |
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07-19-2012, 06:17 PM | #143 | |
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Problem with it is the valvetronic system, have to lock it to full lift and get something to properly control the new intake system/ throttle bodies |
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07-19-2012, 08:03 PM | #144 |
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Kinda curious what you guys think about intakes? Like the injen intake, or AFE.
The people on the 3 series forums HATE HATE HATE THEM. They say a lot of things like heat soak, power loss, etc. Personally, I haven't felt anything on this from my 128i, with or without exhaust. The injen intake was my first mod on my car. While I am aware of the placebo effect, to me it did feel to help out in the lower end, and when I floor it the power goes through the range, doesn't drop off like it normally does. I did not feel a HUGE significant change, as if a miracle happened. (Dyno is from another 128i user here) I don't really understand heatsoak. No matter what car I drive, my 128i or my parents non-modified cars, in the summer the cars feels slower. Its a combination of heat and using A/C full blast. Secondly, engine heat affects everything. The stock air box is just a box of plastic. Plastic heats up too,and at lower temperature then metal. The injen intake comes with a heat shield and the OEM ducting is used to push air from the kidney grilles to the intake. So, I don't really understand the arguments. If someone wants to explain more please do because I am a total noob. Maybe its because I only drive 15 minutes everyday, so I don't feel the effect of heat soaking. I got home today and touched my intake. Wasn't hot at all. I haven't had any problems and I am happy with it so thats all that matters to me I guess .
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BMW PE - 1 hr labor.
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No need for full kit, just use rubbling alcohol And shake paint really well for metalic to blend. I have Dr. colorchip too, but only think it's good for tiny dots like sand, otherwise if it's too deep or w.e. then forget it. Also their WET method is awesome. Just do 2-3 layers over deep chips over 2 days. And let paint cure for 2 hours before you start removing the smears near the paint chip, and a day for the actual chip. when using blob on actual chip, I think pre treating with finger the chip is best. After a minute u can then treat the card and cloth and attack the blob of the touch up. Try to do one good motion to get rid of 60% of blob, then slow down.
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128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE
In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is Last edited by andrey_gta; 07-19-2012 at 11:09 PM.. |
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That sound is addicting, usually in low gear or tunnels, parking underground. its due to no resonator. I will video my car soon.
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my 128i got some love today.
Took delivery of Msport sides, painted and a sway bar kit e93. Msport sides and pre LCI front should be interesting and the line should flow into 128i rear bumper line quite well.
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In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is |
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07-20-2012, 08:06 AM | #152 |
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I will post up in the photo thread as a log over the weekend. I washed and clayed the sides, they were used. Need to repair paint chips and then mount it and have my car go in for a detail.
Very excited. EDIT: Found these Cams https://racingdynamics.com/eStore/in...405290301.html Super expenisve
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128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE
In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is Last edited by andrey_gta; 07-20-2012 at 09:24 AM.. |
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Hi everyone,
Just bought a 2012 bmw 128i - standard suspension (non-sport). Just wondering if anyone has noticed that the 2012 128i's front end seems to have a higher ground clearance than the 2011? I know it's been redesigned since last year- air curtains and fog lights most notably- but I'm not sure how much higher the front end sits than previous years or why, any thoughts? Also, I've read some reviews about the sport package's sport suspension online and it seems to be a pretty common point of dissatisfaction on the 1 series because of the everyday harsh ride. Does anyone out there actually prefer the standard suspension on these more petite chassis? Any educated thoughts or experience with the matter? Thanks guys! |
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