128i love

[631twentyeighteye]

Oh yeah it completely is, but that makes it even more fun when you leave mustangs/camaro's/similar cars behind in the twisty's.

[strati1]

Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

Oh yeah it completely is, but that makes it even more fun when you leave mustangs/camaro's/similar cars behind in the twisty's.

^^^the reason my car retains its horrible chrome oem badging; to let them know how a little 3.0 NA just embarrassed them with miata style speed retention through the apex.

[TheSt|G]

Originally Posted by themellly

What you just sent with the link is the rating for a 2008 model.. This is 2013, things have changed. Check for a more updated review to get the correct specs between the 2 cars.

Nothing has changed that makes a real difference.

Your car still weighs more than a 5 series though.

[JimD]

I haven't put the gas I've purchased for the last 6 months or so into my spreadsheet but over the first 22,783 miles, I have averaged 27.2mpg. I don't drive real slow or real fast. Occasionally I get on it but usually I am just moving along with traffic. I know it's possible to get less, my wife does in her 128i automatic, but it's also possible to get respectable mileage if you drive sensibly. It is partially not trying to lead the pack all the time but it is also not operating the gas pedal like an on/off switch. Smoother is faster with better mileage.

Jim

[themellly]

Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Nothing has changed that makes a real difference.

Your car still weighs more than a 5 series though.

Where the hell do you get your so called facts. No 1 series weighs more then a 5 series. I dont come here and bash you on your cars so don't try to bash mine with bs "facts" you pull out of your ass.. lol what a moron

[631twentyeighteye]

I'm assuming he means the e60 5 series, not the newest generation of boats.

[themellly]

Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

I'm assuming he means the e60 5 series, not the newest generation of boats.

Still not true, still not even close to being true, never will be true.

[631twentyeighteye]

Regardless, every BMW weighs too much. our 128's should be 2900 pounds base weight, that'd be a dream come true. My next car won't be a BMW like i've said many times before.

[themellly]

Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

Regardless, every BMW weighs too much. our 128's should be 2900 pounds base weight, that'd be a dream come true. My next car won't be a BMW like i've said many times before.

Yeah probably mine won't be either. Maybe a Porsche or GTR.. still have 2 years so we'll see

[strati1]

Originally Posted by themellly

Yeah probably mine won't be either. Maybe a Porsche or GTR.. still have 2 years so we'll see

Love how y'all post this in a 128i appreciation thread, go be frustrated somewhere else

[Obioban]

Originally Posted by themellly

Still not true, still not even close to being true, never will be true.

Not quiet true, but I suspect you're still in for a surprise.

e60 528i curb weight: 3380 lbs
e82 135 curb weight: 3373 lbs

Meaning an automatic 135i is heavier than a manual e60 528i.

The N54 and N55 are HEAVY compared to the N52.

Numbers are from BMW, btw.

[ggcadc]

Originally Posted by strati1

Love how y'all post this in a 128i appreciation thread, go be frustrated somewhere else

this

[631twentyeighteye]

At least something is going on in this forum, usually its just Stig, andrey, and me posting along with a few others here and there.

[Obioban]

Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

At least something is going on in this forum, usually its just Stig, andrey, and me posting along with a few others here and there.

Yeah, I don't know how you guys take it. Wouldn't properly feed my ADD!

[Dafttt]

Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

At least something is going on in this forum, usually its just Stig, andrey, and me posting along with a few others here and there.

I need to post more, and I will.

I finally got around to getting M-tech bumpers and just had them painted. That honestly took up a good chunk of change but I'm ready to do something else.

I think I'm finally ready to take the dive; got a PE and my initial plan was to delete the res, install the DISA, and give Evolve a call. I'm still on the hunt for a DISA but GetBMWParts offers a package that I might jump on. 3-stage; done.

Instead of deleting the res I might just step up to headers. Does anyone know about Cali smog regulations or thrown codes with JUST SS headers + a PE combo (..I don't want too much sound..)? Turner has stainless steel SS headers for ~$1700 and TheSt|G's reviews and write-ups have me pretty much sold. Actually, fuck that video in your review, I was instantly sold. SuperSprint should be compensating you for it.

Any comments or advice on what to do next would be appreciated. I'm done with cosmetics and out of warranty, time to get dirty.

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by HavidDasselhoff

Does anyone know about Cali smog regulations or thrown codes with JUST SS headers + a PE combo (..I don't want too much sound..)

No CARB exemption = remove/swap out every two years after your fifth year.

[631twentyeighteye]

Stig can chime in on the o2 sensors more, but from what i remember he had Evolve turn up the voltage or something on the secondary cats so no CEL is triggered. Apparently there is also zero exhaust smell.

As for sound, I would say do Headers and then the axle back if you think it's necessary. The headers deepen the tone but also raise the volume a tad from what i've heard/read.

[KNTDRV]

I'm new to this site(and BMW's) so once i figure most of the acronyms I can only hope not to sound too confused.....

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

but from what i remember he had Evolve turn up the voltage or something on the secondary cats so no CEL is triggered.

I see no O2 sensors past the primary cats, so near as I can tell nothing past the exhaust manifolds should make any difference to the CEL/SES, even on my SULEV.

[Obioban]

Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

Stig can chime in on the o2 sensors more, but from what i remember he had Evolve turn up the voltage or something on the secondary cats so no CEL is triggered. Apparently there is also zero exhaust smell.

As for sound, I would say do Headers and then the axle back if you think it's necessary. The headers deepen the tone but also raise the volume a tad from what i've heard/read.

Evolve can set it so the obd2 says the car has cats when it doesn't. The car still has secondary cats, so no smell once they're warm.

[631twentyeighteye]

^ i see i misunderstood it then. I think i was confusing it with tuning on my prior car. my apologies for that.

[Dafttt]

Originally Posted by KNTDRV

I'm new to this site(and BMW's) so once i figure most of the acronyms I can only hope not to sound too confused.....

Hey there, welcome! I used a lot in my post without realizing, let me help.

DISA: 3-stage intake manifold. It uses DISA valves and that's about as much as I know about it haha.
PE: Performance exhaust from BMW.
SS: SuperSprint; company that makes really good headers.
Evolve: company that makes a really good tune.

All of them = fun.

Originally Posted by Suprgnat

No CARB exemption = remove/swap out every two years after your fifth year.

Sorry but I'm pretty ignorant on smog checks. First one after 5 years and then one every 2? Is that what you mean? Should I wait to have the car smoged before buying headers and installing? I might not get a tune right off the bat.

Originally Posted by Obioban

Evolve can set it so the obd2 says the car has cats when it doesn't. The car still has secondary cats, so no smell once they're warm.

Sounds like I definitely need to go Evolve, but it also seems like the tune needs to be custom. Can I get away with their basic tune or should my car be sent away? Ideally, if I simply stick to the 3-stage and and headers, I'd like to just request the tune the TheSt|G received. Either way I should probably be asking Evolve this lol.