Kylefoundry's 135i Build Journal

cakeater · 03-29-2013, 11:26 AM

ETS/Synapse Charge pipe will be going on the car tonight. ARK exhaust will hopefully be installed Sunday. Amber BMS angel eye bulbs should be in early next week.

Still making mad progress! Once the bulbs and exhaust get installed I am going to have a nice and intimate photo shoot with her to share the progress as a whole.

Next month: FMIC and move on up to Cobb Stage2+

cakeater · 04-04-2013, 01:30 PM

The BMS LED amber angel eye lights are beautiful. A much more aggressive look

. Photos coming soon.

Still need to install this damn exhaust! Grrrrr

r0nd3L · 04-04-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cakeater

The BMS LED amber angel eye lights are beautiful. A much more aggressive look

. Photos coming soon.

Still need to install this damn exhaust! Grrrrr

I need to see those amber angel eyes, I'm really tempted to get them.

jsivadas · 04-04-2013, 02:57 PM

Rear seat delete looks awesome!

Black Sheep · 04-04-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jsivadas

Rear seat delete looks awesome!

Looks great, when do you want to do mine

cakeater · 04-04-2013, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jsivadas

Rear seat delete looks awesome!

Thanks mang!

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Originally Posted by Black Sheep

Looks great, when do you want to do mine

I have material and such left over for a few more probably. If you want one for reals shoot me a PM

cakeater · 04-05-2013, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by r0nd3L

I need to see those amber angel eyes, I'm really tempted to get them.

They are so rad. Here's an iPhone shot from today.

Zombie1 · 04-05-2013, 05:59 AM

Just saw this really digging your set up love the carbon wrap is that on the honeycomb silver trim? Thats what i have I want to wrap it but afraid it will look weird,and did you get the exhaust from a local supplier I'd love to get my hands I that

ripper0306 · 04-05-2013, 06:52 AM

Great job with this 1er !!!

cakeater · 04-05-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Zombie1

Just saw this really digging your set up love the carbon wrap is that on the honeycomb silver trim? Thats what i have I want to wrap it but afraid it will look weird,and did you get the exhaust from a local supplier I'd love to get my hands I that

I was afraid it would look weird too but decided to test it out one night for shits and giggles. The texture blocks are just about the same size as the CF weave so it actually makes the carbon fiber look textured itself. I personally like the look better than if it was just flat.

The exhaust was bought through McKenna on here. You can buy straight from ARK themselves though. Last time I checked the exhaust was still on sale through their site! I saw it on another website recently for even cheaper than what ARK is selling them for on theirs, but I can't remember the link now. Sorry!

I'll be posting up photos and some sound/video clips of the exhaust once it goes on!

Zombie1 · 04-05-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cakeater

I was afraid it would look weird too but decided to test it out one night for shits and giggles. The texture blocks are just about the same size as the CF weave so it actually makes the carbon fiber look textured itself. I personally like the look better than if it was just flat.

The exhaust was bought through McKenna on here. You can buy straight from ARK themselves though. Last time I checked the exhaust was still on sale through their site! I saw it on another website recently for even cheaper than what ARK is selling them for on theirs, but I can't remember the link now. Sorry!

I'll be posting up photos and some sound/video clips of the exhaust once it goes on!

And please do love to see it in action

cakeater · 04-13-2013, 10:45 PM

I got bored earlier and decided to install the minor cosmetic stuff that I've had laying around the last few weeks.

Matte black 135i badge

Amber Gone laminate (eh, didn't really work...)

and, I wrapped my I-Pass in leftover CF vinyl so it would be less noticeable in the window. Why did they make those things white!?

Taking the car into MPC Wednesday to get the Ark exhaust installed. I will be taking some thorough photos and video clips afterwards for all of you curious on how it sounds.

Itching to get a FMIC on the car so I can go Stage2. So close!

cakeater · 04-17-2013, 09:29 AM

Car is at the shop getting the exhaust installed. Stoked. Will try to snap a few photos once I get her back!

RiefferD · 04-17-2013, 05:51 PM

could you take more pics of your rear seat delete?

cakeater · 04-17-2013, 05:53 PM

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could you take more pics of your rear seat delete?

Quality and detailed photos of the car as a whole will come soon! Just waiting on the exhaust install and some good weather!

KEI7 · 04-18-2013, 01:36 PM

iPass with a cf wrap !? dude that is so ORIGINAL!!

Never thought of that, and never liked that ugly white thingy sticking on my window...

Could you post a more detailed pic of it??

I think all the Chicagoans would love to see it...

Colt · 04-18-2013, 01:44 PM

Sweet

cakeater · 04-18-2013, 11:13 PM

ARK Performance DT-S exhaust was finally installed today. It sounds beastly and sexy, I love it. I made a quick video of a cold start and a few small revs to tide the people interested over till the weather is nice and I can get some better outdoor video clips.

Sadly, the exhaust is hitting the cross brace under the car so I need to take it back in tomorrow to have them stick a few washers in there. Otherwise, it sounds and looks fantastic!

cakeater · 04-18-2013, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KEI7

iPass with a cf wrap !? dude that is so ORIGINAL!!

Never thought of that, and never liked that ugly white thingy sticking on my window...

Could you post a more detailed pic of it??

I think all the Chicagoans would love to see it...

Ha! I was waiting on someone to say something about that! I'll snap a few pics of it up in the windshield here soon. Hopefully the weather this weekend will be nice enough that I can get a mini photo shoot of the cars progress in.

KEI7 · 04-19-2013, 01:13 PM

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Ha! I was waiting on someone to say something about that! I'll snap a few pics of it up in the windshield here soon. Hopefully the weather this weekend will be nice enough that I can get a mini photo shoot of the cars progress in.

look forward to it!! exhaust sounds sick btw

r0nd3L · 04-19-2013, 01:38 PM

Exhaust sounds awesome!

cakeater · 04-22-2013, 12:00 AM

Welp, I got everything I had lying around installed finally. In celebration I gave her a deep clean and wax and then took her out for a little photoshoot. Next month I will be sticking a FMIC on and upgrading to Cobb Stage2+. After that, it's a few months of saving to completely overhaul the suspension system.

High-res photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9436423...th/8671240788/

03-29-2013, 11:26 AM	#45
cakeater Cakeater 23 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2010 135i M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	ETS/Synapse Charge pipe will be going on the car tonight. ARK exhaust will hopefully be installed Sunday. Amber BMS angel eye bulbs should be in early next week. Still making mad progress! Once the bulbs and exhaust get installed I am going to have a nice and intimate photo shoot with her to share the progress as a whole. Next month: FMIC and move on up to Cobb Stage2+
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04-04-2013, 01:30 PM	#46
cakeater Cakeater 23 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2010 135i M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	The BMS LED amber angel eye lights are beautiful. A much more aggressive look . Photos coming soon. Still need to install this damn exhaust! Grrrrr
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04-04-2013, 02:57 PM	#48
jsivadas Private First Class 64 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: YYC iTrader: (3)	Rear seat delete looks awesome!
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04-05-2013, 05:59 AM	#52
Zombie1 Colonel 171 Rep 2,347 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 2010 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Island long iTrader: (6)	Just saw this really digging your set up love the carbon wrap is that on the honeycomb silver trim? Thats what i have I want to wrap it but afraid it will look weird,and did you get the exhaust from a local supplier I'd love to get my hands I that __________________ Mods:-Berkexhaust -alpinaB3flash -CobbAP -Cobb FMIC -ER charge pipe tialQ bov -M3 front sway bar -M3 subframe bushings -M3 front upper and lower control arms -M3 guide rods -M3 rear upper control arms -Mfactory LSD -defiv lockdown kit -TC Kline SA coilovers /camber plates- HP rear toe arms
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04-05-2013, 06:52 AM	#53
ripper0306 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 235 Posts Drives: M3 E92 Black & White Edition Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: French Riviera (South of France) iTrader: (1)	Great job with this 1er !!!
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04-13-2013, 10:45 PM	#56
cakeater Cakeater 23 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2010 135i M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	I got bored earlier and decided to install the minor cosmetic stuff that I've had laying around the last few weeks. Matte black 135i badge Amber Gone laminate (eh, didn't really work...) and, I wrapped my I-Pass in leftover CF vinyl so it would be less noticeable in the window. Why did they make those things white!? Taking the car into MPC Wednesday to get the Ark exhaust installed. I will be taking some thorough photos and video clips afterwards for all of you curious on how it sounds. Itching to get a FMIC on the car so I can go Stage2. So close!
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04-17-2013, 09:29 AM	#57
cakeater Cakeater 23 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2010 135i M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Car is at the shop getting the exhaust installed. Stoked. Will try to snap a few photos once I get her back!
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04-17-2013, 05:51 PM	#58
RiefferD First Lieutenant 5 Rep 358 Posts Drives: Crimson Red 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	could you take more pics of your rear seat delete? __________________ Thats whats good about this site though, you try it so that I know not to....
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KEI7 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 333 Posts Drives: E61 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo iTrader: (0)	iPass with a cf wrap !? dude that is so ORIGINAL!! Never thought of that, and never liked that ugly white thingy sticking on my window... Could you post a more detailed pic of it?? I think all the Chicagoans would love to see it... __________________
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04-18-2013, 11:13 PM	#62
cakeater Cakeater 23 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2010 135i M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	ARK Performance DT-S exhaust was finally installed today. It sounds beastly and sexy, I love it. I made a quick video of a cold start and a few small revs to tide the people interested over till the weather is nice and I can get some better outdoor video clips. Sadly, the exhaust is hitting the cross brace under the car so I need to take it back in tomorrow to have them stick a few washers in there. Otherwise, it sounds and looks fantastic!
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04-19-2013, 01:38 PM	#65
r0nd3L Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (0)	Exhaust sounds awesome!
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cakeater Cakeater 23 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2010 135i M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Welp, I got everything I had lying around installed finally. In celebration I gave her a deep clean and wax and then took her out for a little photoshoot. Next month I will be sticking a FMIC on and upgrading to Cobb Stage2+. After that, it's a few months of saving to completely overhaul the suspension system. High-res photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9436423...th/8671240788/
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