What did you do to/for your 1er today?

[WrathOTM]

Did a pressure brake bleed at work. Pedal is a lot firmer and I am happy with it but I think it could be slightly firmer still. Oil change too while at it.

[1and1]

Today for my 135....., a decision was made!

I'm gonna try to fix the drivers side seat heater!
I am not good with upholstery stuff, but I guess it's the penance I have to pay for being an idiot and driving my knee into the middle of the seat base while standing outside the car and reaching across to grab something from the passenger side. ((sigh))

Sooooo, anybody know of a good how-to or anything for pulling the seat base apart far enough to reach the heater pad?

Bonus points if it's seat heater specific

[WrathOTM]

Also, the previous user left the pressure machine on with fluid in it when I connected it to a battery to run yesterday...

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by WrathOTM

Did a pressure brake bleed at work. Pedal is a lot firmer and I am happy with it but I think it could be slightly firmer still. Oil change too while at it.

You have access to a lift!!!

[Donkeyshins]

Originally Posted by Donkeyshins

Best part - I was able to use a stackable 10% discount code from my Avants membership, so a total of 30% off for a set of Koni Sports.

Damn, that was fast. The front struts arrived today. Big thumbs-up for the Arizona distribution center!

(the rear struts, on the other hand...next Wednesday)

[WrathOTM]

Originally Posted by Fishee

You have access to a lift!!!

Yeah, I work at a Ferd dealership, so I can hop in for a couple hours from time to time. Next up soonish learn to use the AC fill machine

Also anyone else do a powerbleed through INPA or ISTA? The pedal feels better but had anyone tried a manual bleed to find just a bit more firmness? I don't think I have any MC issues or vacuum pump issues.

[BMWCCA1]

I drained the accumulated water out of the right-side cavity under the trunk, took out the Passive Go module, dried it, DeOxited it and drilled holes in the styrofoam module holder. Then I fabricated a drain tube for the bottom of the compartment and punched out one of the plugs. Now my "electrical system malfunction" warning has stopped and my comfort-access door unlock is working again. I'm hopeful maybe keyless start will also recover.

Anyone ever figure out where the water comes from? That box has 4-inch sides on it before the water gets to the module. This is my second E82 that has done this. First was Year One of the 1 and this is Year Last of the one. That's crazy.

[mkeiser]

Originally Posted by Donkeyshins

Damn, that was fast. The front struts arrived today. Big thumbs-up for the Arizona distribution center!

(the rear struts, on the other hand...next Wednesday)

I ordered on Tues. Struts arrived yesterday. Shocks arrived today. All my misc stuff (bump stops, mounts, etc etc) should get here tmrw or Monday. And I have some h&r sport springs on the way as well. Probably won't get to installing it all for a couple months though.

[Donkeyshins]

Originally Posted by mkeiser

I ordered on Tues. Struts arrived yesterday. Shocks arrived today. All my misc stuff (bump stops, mounts, etc etc) should get here tmrw or Monday. And I have some h&r sport springs on the way as well. Probably won't get to installing it all for a couple months though.

I'm holding off on the misc stuff until later this spring when I'll do the whole shebang. I already have the BMW Sport / M Sport springs which I'm happy with, so no need for aftermarket springs.

[RealBenM]

Finally got around to replacing the sill protectors, the originals were destroyed and really letting the car down. Much better now! Guess I'd better order another door seal too.

Hadn't driven it in two weeks, so took it for a little shakedown after that. Beautiful sunny day to be cruising around with the sunroof open.

[1and1]

Originally Posted by WrathOTM

Also anyone else do a powerbleed through INPA or ISTA?

chadillac2000 has a great write-up on using INPA for bleeding from when he redid his brake system early 2017-
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1376789

[19Neil]

Originally Posted by RealBenM

Finally got around to replacing the sill protectors, the originals were destroyed and really letting the car down. Much better now! Guess I'd better order another door seal too.

Easy to pry up the old and replace with the new? Or did you need any new clips? I noticed how tatty the trim around the sill covers gets and planning to replace mine.

[RealBenM]

Originally Posted by 19Neil

Easy to pry up the old and replace with the new? Or did you need any new clips? I noticed how tatty the trim around the sill covers gets and planning to replace mine.

Very easy, but I didn't worry too much about breakages as the new parts came with new clips installed anyway. I don't think I actually broke any clips themselves, but I did break the back of the plastic in a few places where the clips slot into them.

With a slotted trim removal tool it's pretty easy to pop the white clips out without breaking them once the sill protector is off and you can actually see what you're doing.

It shouldn't be too hard to do without breaking the part if careful. The trick would be to apply a little pressure upwards on the sill protector before inserting your tool so know you're prying up on the white clip itself and not on the back of the sill protector. I can post pics if that doesn't make sense.

[Childish_cambino]

Picked up this plate, can’t beleive one of y’all didn’t already have it

[Childish_cambino]

Originally Posted by Blau

But now you've blinded everyone in front of you or driving towards you. These LED bulbs are shyte because they make you safer while making everyone less safe. I hate them.

Playing devils advocate - shouldn’t that only matter if he puts LEDs in a projector housing?

[GoRomeo]

Detailed it before going for a ride. Supposed to get rain in the next 4-5 days. So lets ride today 😂🚙

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by RealBenM

Finally got around to replacing the sill protectors, the originals were destroyed and really letting the car down. Much better now! Guess I'd better order another door seal too.

Hadn't driven it in two weeks, so took it for a little shakedown after that. Beautiful sunny day to be cruising around with the sunroof open.

Did mine too.
Did you pick up from the dealership?

Only place to find them in canada, bloody fortune.

[RealBenM]

Originally Posted by Fishee

Did mine too.
Did you pick up from the dealership?

Only place to find them in canada, bloody fortune.

Got mine from Schmeidmann, was the best price I could find even including FedEx from Denmark to Australia. Had a little tear in my eye as I paid for them.... but I don't really regret it. Between this and fixing the faded vents, the interior of the car is about 98% perfect now. Not bad for a 14 year old car.

[GoRomeo]

For a few days my driver angel light was out but checked it and turned back ON. Today error light on my dash came back and this time the angel light did not come back ON. I ordered a new set. So Easy to replace compared to my E90 where you have to remove the fenders liner. 🙄😂

[Donkeyshins]

Originally Posted by mkeiser

I ordered on Tues. Struts arrived yesterday. Shocks arrived today. All my misc stuff (bump stops, mounts, etc etc) should get here tmrw or Monday. And I have some h&r sport springs on the way as well. Probably won't get to installing it all for a couple months though.

I'm a slightly concerned as the new front struts had some chips in the paint (unless this is normal for Koni). They were, at least, packed well.

[mkeiser]

Originally Posted by Donkeyshins

I'm a little concerned as the front struts had some chips in the paint (unless this is normal for Koni). They were, at least, packed well.

Mine were packed pretty poorly. No apparent damage tho. Maybe a few small scuffs in paint from the spring perch coming loose on of them lol...

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[Donkeyshins]

Originally Posted by mkeiser

Mine were packed pretty poorly. No apparent damage tho. Maybe a few small scuffs in paint from the spring perch coming loose on of them lol...

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Interestingly, mine came in generic boxes (at least the fronts - still awaiting the rears).