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

hunginator · 03-01-2018, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gangplank

Squeaking or chirping? It could be a belt. When my oil filler housing gasket went bad and leaked oil on the belt it made a chirp chirp or squeak squeak sound.

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Originally Posted by HyeWarrior

Does it go away when you accelerate and then come back when you come to a stop?

Might be your valvecover. There’s a few videos floating around. I had mine replaced around 55k miles

Well, I THINK it goes away when I accelerate but that could be because of added noise from the engine/exhaust when stepping on the gas.

snub-nose 28 · 03-02-2018, 02:43 PM

Replaced the steering wheel that was customized in Germany last month.

Flat bottom contour, marginally thickened rim. BMW oem Boston leather. Enhanced thumb rests. Pix coming later.

Easy PnP. THE Major UI !

Suprgnat · 03-02-2018, 09:14 PM

Removed the "BMW Roadside Assistance" sticker.

iminhell1 · 03-03-2018, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Suprgnat

Removed the "BMW Roadside Assistance" sticker.

Love! those wheels.

1and1 · 03-03-2018, 06:07 PM

Earned the valve cover merit badge :P
still need to get the water pump & thermostat and the OFHG merit badges tho...

Esteban · 03-03-2018, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

Earned the valve cover merit badge :P
still need to get the water pump & thermostat and the OFHG merit badges tho...

Be prepared...

1and1 · 03-03-2018, 06:25 PM

I already have OE water pump & thermostat, and a gallon of BMW coolant to mix 50/50 with distilled water. Also have the pair of OE BMW OFHG's- so parts are ready!

Just need a nice weekend and will drain all the coolant & the oil, replace the parts, then fresh coolant & basic oil change with filter. It should be easy, just a bunch of steps to go through

I'll probably start on a Saturday, pull the bumper and intercooler for plenty of room to access the water pump & thermostat. Dropping the intercooler just to make access easy for both the water pump bolts and to drain the coolant... Easy job on the OFHG with everything drained. Reassemble from the bottom to the top, fresh oil & 50/50 coolant.

Then I can wait to see what's next- turbos/wastegate rattle, oil pan gasket maybe? If nothing else pops up I've got to change the diff fluid, brake fluid and then trans solenoids with the next trans fluid- so, you know, normal BMW...

Esteban · 03-03-2018, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

I already have OE water pump & thermostat, and a gallon of BMW coolant to mix 50/50 with distilled water. Also have the pair of OE BMW OFHG's- so parts are ready!

Just need a nice weekend and will drain all the coolant & the oil, replace the parts, then fresh coolant & basic oil change with filter. It should be easy, just a bunch of steps to go through

I'll probably start on a Saturday, pull the bumper and intercooler for plenty of room to access the water pump & thermostat. Dropping the intercooler just to make access easy for both the water pump bolts and to drain the coolant... Easy job on the OFHG with everything drained. Reassemble from the bottom to the top, fresh oil & 50/50 coolant.

Then I can wait to see what's next- turbos/wastegate rattle, oil pan gasket maybe? If nothing else pops up I've got to change the diff fluid, brake fluid and then trans solenoids with the next trans fluid- so, you know, normal BMW...

Any time left to drive that "Ultimate Driving Machine?"

1and1 · 03-03-2018, 06:53 PM

Oh heck yeah-

Daily driver baby

And I drive it with authority too, aggressive and fast. Considering I'm an old man, I'm that asshole who prefers fast flow and wishes you'd just hold your line in traffic... I've already planned my route to four cars in front of you, so, please..., just hold your line....

Rush hour traffic is/are just the autocross cones of my normal commute.

Which is why I need to be on top of all this maintenance

Esteban · 03-03-2018, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

Oh heck yeah-

Daily driver baby

And I drive it with authority too, aggressive and fast. Considering I'm an old man, I'm that asshole who prefers fast flow and wishes you'd just hold your line in traffic... I've already planned my route to four cars in front of you, so, please..., just hold your line....

Rush hour traffic is/are just the autocross cones of my normal commute.

You're a maniac... and I'm right there with you!

HyeWarrior · 03-03-2018, 07:06 PM

I did a coolant flush not long ago and discovered there’s a crack in the plastic housing around my radiator. Hence why my car has seemed to be drinking coolant over the last few months. It’s a small crack. I’m waiting for summer to pull the trigger on a CSF aluminum radiator lol

YearOneOne · 03-03-2018, 09:11 PM

Between last night and today got everything buttoned up. Ofhg, dme back on with new gaskets and bmr exhaust which was a pita. Boost solenoid. Mhd 2+ flash.

All in a days work!

asiflicious · 03-04-2018, 03:12 PM

Not really related to the 1er but I got a wheel and peddles for my Xbox finally! Can't wait to go home and put the 1M through its paces on Forza

YearOneOne · 03-04-2018, 03:24 PM

Flashed stage 2+ reaction wow now we're doing something.
Installed solid trans mounts. So much nvh but idc that's what the radio is for but I do keep thinking is something broken lol but super smooth shifts now with the addition of mtl in the case

asiflicious · 03-04-2018, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by YearOneOne

Flashed stage 2+ reaction wow now we're doing something.
Installed solid trans mounts. So much nvh but idc that's what the radio is for but I do keep thinking is something broken lol but super smooth shifts now with the addition of mtl in the case

Stage 1 to stage 2+ gave me the same feeling as going from stock to stage 1. Love it. But now I need more

YearOneOne · 03-04-2018, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by asiflicious

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Originally Posted by YearOneOne

Flashed stage 2+ reaction wow now we're doing something.
Installed solid trans mounts. So much nvh but idc that's what the radio is for but I do keep thinking is something broken lol but super smooth shifts now with the addition of mtl in the case

Stage 1 to stage 2+ gave me the same feeling as going from stock to stage 1. Love it. But now I need more

To be honest it was a little scary at first lol. I didn't expect it to shit and get like that

asiflicious · 03-04-2018, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by YearOneOne

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Originally Posted by asiflicious

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Originally Posted by YearOneOne

Flashed stage 2+ reaction wow now we're doing something.
Installed solid trans mounts. So much nvh but idc that's what the radio is for but I do keep thinking is something broken lol but super smooth shifts now with the addition of mtl in the case

Stage 1 to stage 2+ gave me the same feeling as going from stock to stage 1. Love it. But now I need more

To be honest it was a little scary at first lol. I didn't expect it to shit and get like that

I know what you mean! First time I floored it on stage 2+ it terrified me because that corner on the highway came up wayyy faster than I expected it to

TridenTBoy · 03-04-2018, 05:03 PM

Just replaced the front brake pads. What a PITA. A lot more work with it than I thought it'd be... Planned 1.5 hours, took closer to 2.5-3.

Guys, don't skimp on tools. Read thoroughly what people recommend you have and make sure you have it!

I didn't have a brake caliper piston compressor or anything of that sort and I ended up having a real bad time with trying to compress the pistons. One would get compressed and the other would pop out. Tried shoving all four pads in trying to compress it... sometimes worked, sometimes didn't.

Little trick about replacing the pads: Press into the caliper when you're putting it in! There is a flap of metal that acts like a spring to press the brake pad back into your hand and will make inserting the pad horribly difficult if you don't realize it! Also, put the screws for the brake pads themselves back in before putting the caliper on. Bad time otherwise... your pad might not be fully seated into the caliper and then you have to try to pull/press it into place... while the caliper is on... bad time.

AND GET THE RIGHT TOOLS. I had to use a 3/8" hex because I didn't have a 10mm. Didn't realize that was mandatory until I had the wheels off and I was like, "Well fuck, I'm already here and setting up the car and having time is half the battle." Worked out... but just barely. Get the right tools! It'll save you a lot of time and frustration really well. You'll also not risk damaging components as much... not everything is actually as strong as you think it should be. (Such as brake pads, very good at abrasion but very bad at impact like having a flat head against them or hitting the ground or anything. They get dented and hurt very easily!)

Torqued the wheels back on at 88ft/lbs but I swear my torque wrench is BS. It didn't feel anywhere near what I'd think of 88lbs of force but who knows. Maybe I'm a beast. Also, some of the wheel nuts were on *very* tight. I had a 30" breaker bar or something of that sort and I was having a hell of a time getting them off. Holy crap. Last people who rotated or put on my new tires really did overkill there. Bad for my rotors!

TridenTBoy · 03-04-2018, 05:31 PM

ANyone know what pad thickness should be? I only saw maybe 4mm difference between new and old. BMW really overdid it... I had so much pad left.

Zombie_Head · 03-04-2018, 05:41 PM

New battery went in, recorded with carly app.

Had an issue mounting the OEM fire extinguisher and mount, maybe i was just tired, will attempt it again tomorrow.

chadillac2000 · 03-05-2018, 10:28 AM

Getting closer to buttoning up this single turbo install. new motor mounts, subframe in, transmission back in with MFactory SMFW & Spec Stage 2+ clutch and a few other upgrades, compressor housing fitted. Phoenix Race FMIC going in next.

1and1 · 03-05-2018, 11:29 AM

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I did a coolant flush not long ago and discovered there’s a crack in the plastic housing around my radiator. Hence why my car has seemed to be drinking coolant over the last few months. It’s a small crack. I’m waiting for summer to pull the trigger on a CSF aluminum radiator lol

Wow- good find!
Not sure I'd wait till the ambient temps get hot to make that repair tho!

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1and1 Loves me some MHD! 1864 Rep 1,725 Posts Drives: faster than he should... Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tally, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List '09 135i [10.00]	Earned the valve cover merit badge :P still need to get the water pump & thermostat and the OFHG merit badges tho... Attached Images __________________ 1and1 135i - E82.N54 2009 BSM - MHD / xHP / DCI, PR CP & 7.5" Race IC / N55 mid & Borla . . WL RSFI, Koni, Eibach & Dinan CP's, M3 CA's / EBC Red's & Firehawk 500's X1 - E84.N20 2013 MGM - JB4 - The Wife's, now with new turbo & ewg
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1and1 Loves me some MHD! 1864 Rep 1,725 Posts Drives: faster than he should... Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tally, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List '09 135i [10.00]	I already have OE water pump & thermostat, and a gallon of BMW coolant to mix 50/50 with distilled water. Also have the pair of OE BMW OFHG's- so parts are ready! Just need a nice weekend and will drain all the coolant & the oil, replace the parts, then fresh coolant & basic oil change with filter. It should be easy, just a bunch of steps to go through I'll probably start on a Saturday, pull the bumper and intercooler for plenty of room to access the water pump & thermostat. Dropping the intercooler just to make access easy for both the water pump bolts and to drain the coolant... Easy job on the OFHG with everything drained. Reassemble from the bottom to the top, fresh oil & 50/50 coolant. Then I can wait to see what's next- turbos/wastegate rattle, oil pan gasket maybe? If nothing else pops up I've got to change the diff fluid, brake fluid and then trans solenoids with the next trans fluid- so, you know, normal BMW... __________________ 1and1 135i - E82.N54 2009 BSM - MHD / xHP / DCI, PR CP & 7.5" Race IC / N55 mid & Borla . . WL RSFI, Koni, Eibach & Dinan CP's, M3 CA's / EBC Red's & Firehawk 500's X1 - E84.N20 2013 MGM - JB4 - The Wife's, now with new turbo & ewg
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1and1 Loves me some MHD! 1864 Rep 1,725 Posts Drives: faster than he should... Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tally, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List '09 135i [10.00]	Oh heck yeah- Daily driver baby And I drive it with authority too, aggressive and fast. Considering I'm an old man, I'm that asshole who prefers fast flow and wishes you'd just hold your line in traffic... I've already planned my route to four cars in front of you, so, please..., just hold your line.... Rush hour traffic is/are just the autocross cones of my normal commute. Which is why I need to be on top of all this maintenance __________________ 1and1 135i - E82.N54 2009 BSM - MHD / xHP / DCI, PR CP & 7.5" Race IC / N55 mid & Borla . . WL RSFI, Koni, Eibach & Dinan CP's, M3 CA's / EBC Red's & Firehawk 500's X1 - E84.N20 2013 MGM - JB4 - The Wife's, now with new turbo & ewg Last edited by 1and1; 03-03-2018 at 06:59 PM..
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YearOneOne Captain 361 Rep 727 Posts Drives: 13 135i mineral grey Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	Flashed stage 2+ reaction wow now we're doing something. Installed solid trans mounts. So much nvh but idc that's what the radio is for but I do keep thinking is something broken lol but super smooth shifts now with the addition of mtl in the case
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TridenTBoy First Lieutenant 129 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 135is Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 135is [0.00]	Just replaced the front brake pads. What a PITA. A lot more work with it than I thought it'd be... Planned 1.5 hours, took closer to 2.5-3. Guys, don't skimp on tools. Read thoroughly what people recommend you have and make sure you have it! I didn't have a brake caliper piston compressor or anything of that sort and I ended up having a real bad time with trying to compress the pistons. One would get compressed and the other would pop out. Tried shoving all four pads in trying to compress it... sometimes worked, sometimes didn't. Little trick about replacing the pads: Press into the caliper when you're putting it in! There is a flap of metal that acts like a spring to press the brake pad back into your hand and will make inserting the pad horribly difficult if you don't realize it! Also, put the screws for the brake pads themselves back in before putting the caliper on. Bad time otherwise... your pad might not be fully seated into the caliper and then you have to try to pull/press it into place... while the caliper is on... bad time. AND GET THE RIGHT TOOLS. I had to use a 3/8" hex because I didn't have a 10mm. Didn't realize that was mandatory until I had the wheels off and I was like, "Well fuck, I'm already here and setting up the car and having time is half the battle." Worked out... but just barely. Get the right tools! It'll save you a lot of time and frustration really well. You'll also not risk damaging components as much... not everything is actually as strong as you think it should be. (Such as brake pads, very good at abrasion but very bad at impact like having a flat head against them or hitting the ground or anything. They get dented and hurt very easily!) Torqued the wheels back on at 88ft/lbs but I swear my torque wrench is BS. It didn't feel anywhere near what I'd think of 88lbs of force but who knows. Maybe I'm a beast. Also, some of the wheel nuts were on very tight. I had a 30" breaker bar or something of that sort and I was having a hell of a time getting them off. Holy crap. Last people who rotated or put on my new tires really did overkill there. Bad for my rotors!
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