Matt's 2012 Alpine 135i Build

[Bimmer TV]

Originally Posted by Fender13Bender

What's the setting in Carly to turn off the corner lights for anything other than turn signals?

If you find out, I need to know!

[Fender13Bender]

Late night detailing

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[Fender13Bender]

Fresh wash, followed by rain!!! Patiently waiting on the new wheels to ship....

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[chadillac2000]

Clean! That's always been my favorite exterior/interior color combo.

[Dthltm]

Originally Posted by chadillac2000

Clean! That's always been my favorite exterior/interior color combo.

Yeah its up there for me too. That and the dark grey on red. Throw some 313s on there and watch out!

[Fender13Bender]

Thanks guys.

Next mod coming:


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[chris_flies]

Originally Posted by Fender13Bender

Thanks guys.

Next mod coming:

Those are really cool products! They're just a little too pricey right now, hence I'm swapping a 135i cluster into my car... ($99)

[Fender13Bender]

So i wasn't sure where I would put my Aquamist HFS3 gauge whenever I get around to installing it. I found a three gauge holder that goes in front of the shifter, which I liked so I bought it. The question was, what were the other gauges going to be? I did not want to wire up sensors, especially because this is OBDII and most of the data is already gathered.

So I opted for a PLX system that plugs into the OBDII port, and then just used power and ground. I installed that tonight.



The final gauge I think will be an ethanol content sensor. Anyway, here are some pictures. The PLX module sits just below the gauge and has plenty of space in there.



Some parts required:


I used an add a circuit for the power wire, which was easy and clean.

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[varoadking]

Nice work...

[Fender13Bender]

Installed an ebay lip. It says it's for 08-11, but idk why a 2012 would be different. From other pictures, it appeared to fit very well, but not so much on mine. Either way, it looks pretty good. And I wasn't going to be spending $350 or more on a carbon fiber lip that would eventually scrape on something or break. So for $99 I'm happy.


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I used screws into the original holes on the ends of the bumper, then three bolts and nuts on either side. It's very secure.

[Fender13Bender]

Took a drive with my friend's C5 Z06, all stock. From a 60-120 ish roll, he had me by a fender. The stock turbo just ran out of steam in the upper RPM range, otherwise it would have been closer. His car pulls hard up top.

Then we snapped a few pictures:

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A few more mods were done. I removed the stock rear trunk spoiler and added a carbon fiber one from ebay. The fitment is perfect and I'm super happy with it. I bought it Tuesday and it arrived here Friday, even from Taiwan.

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All cleaned off and polished:


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Installed, love it:



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Next, I changed out the stock side markers for smoked LED Depos. Install was a breeze:


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Stay tuned for more mods in the future!

[Matticus91]

Looking good man! That's a nice Z too... came very close to swapping my 1er for a c6 recently o.o

[chris_flies]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

Looking good man! That's a nice Z too... came very close to swapping my 1er for a c6 recently o.o

I saw your thread and didn't think anything of it, but then I saw that you created it, and I had a heart attack!

OP, your car looks absolutely fantastic! I have to order new side markers soon, and I don't know whether I want smoked ones or clear ones... Seeing that deck lid spoiler is very suggestive, now I really want one!

[Matticus91]

Originally Posted by chris_flies

I saw your thread and didn't think anything of it, but then I saw that you created it, and I had a heart attack!

My b

[Fender13Bender]

Thanks guys.

Just got the email, wheels shipped!

[Fender13Bender]

Wheels finally arrived! Perfect fit with no spacers, no rubbing. 235 up front, 265 in the rear. MPSS.

Before installing, I coated the wheels with C5 Wheel Armor. I will let you guys know how it holds up.

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While I was at it, I painted the center bub portion of the rotors, they were rusted and looked awful. A quick scuff with a red scotch-brite pad and some high temp paint, all fixed.

Before



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After sanding, yes I protected the caliper as well.



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Paint of choice. Goes on glossy and dries flat black.

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All dry with the wheels installed


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Installed with pictures!

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[Fender13Bender]

And yes, I DO need wheels studs. My stock lugs are rusty.

Suggestions? Found some on ECS for about $120.

[BimmerAg]

New wheels look great!!!

And Apex has stud kits for $125 that have a bullet nose that I prefer compared to the square nose of the ECS kit

[chadillac2000]

Car has really come along nicely. The wheels were a huge improvement!

[Fender13Bender]

Thanks guys. I was thinking of lowering it but the height looks just right with the wheels.

Now I need to decide if I want to do an E30 tune and meth injection......

I have an aquamist setup just laying around already.

[Fender13Bender]

Screw it, ECS studs ordered!

[Fender13Bender]

ECS studs installed:

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