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

theinfamousdrew · 09-16-2012, 11:03 AM

Today I added some 12mm spacers to the rear

135Pats · 09-16-2012, 03:42 PM

Went for a shortish drive and ordered VRSF fmic+Berk mids. Excited to put them on.

bmw1racer · 09-16-2012, 04:50 PM

Ugh, can't say that I have a good feeling for RFTs now: TPMS activated indicating a flat and after some checking, my passenger side rear picked up a nail. After getting the tire pressure back to normal, I drove around looking for an open tire shop (most are closed on Sunday) and finally found one.

When they pulled the tire, the inner sidewall showed that there was cracked, so now the tire has to be replaced... Only after three months of ownership!

I think if it were a non-RFT, the sidewall wouldn't have cracked and all I would've needed was a patch for the nail... Groan.

Sylon · 09-17-2012, 01:03 PM

Put the wheels on it today, for a very short stint in summer mode. I was gone for the last 6 months, so that's why I didn't put them on until now.

Here's a crappy Instagram pic for now. The car is filthy.

b1aze · 09-17-2012, 01:08 PM

20% tint in rear windshield, 35% on all side windows, full detail and polish of paint. Previous owner apparently used sandpaper towels to dry the car :furious:

theinfamousdrew · 09-18-2012, 01:48 PM

Today I fabricated a spark plug socket and changed my plugs with oem plugs

ilikebmxbikes · 09-18-2012, 02:07 PM

I finally put on my Blackline LCI tails. Very pleased with them.

bmw1racer · 09-18-2012, 11:44 PM

After getting my new tire installed, I had to wash the car.... To clean up and dress the new tire and wash the greasy crud the installer left on my wheel, door handle, and fender.

BTW, it looks like the Power Lock is holding up after the fifth wash: the water is still beading and just rolls off after rinsing.

j_marinelli · 09-19-2012, 08:16 AM

took out the intake that had the wrong filter installed in it:

And installed BMS DCI:

Milton · 09-19-2012, 09:22 AM

ya! better looking of the 2 tits! jaja

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Originally Posted by j_marinelli

took out the intake that had the wrong filter installed in it:

And installed BMS DCI:

Sylon · 09-25-2012, 07:07 PM

Technically this was yesterday, but here are a couple pics of what we did to my 135i, thanks to the help of my dad and brother. Click on the thumbnails for higher res.

Added the Scopione CF front lip and temporarily removed the stock spoiler. Will be adding a **********s CF spoiler hopefully tomorrow.

MinionM3 · 09-25-2012, 07:44 PM

Panda Bear just hit 50K Miles so i got her some Birthday Presents... Still waiting on my new VMR 710's to show up before all of this goes on.

Sylon · 09-26-2012, 09:58 PM

CF spoiler from **********s. I love this thing, it looks and fits great. Used 3M automotive tape, took 2 attempts and some retaping, but we got it on there pretty well. I put workout weights on top of it (with towels in between) to weigh it down a bit while it set. Although it really didn't need it, once it stuck it wasn't going anywhere.

I only had an iPhone pic from Instagram, will hopefully take more pics tomorrow.

bmw1racer · 09-28-2012, 11:06 PM

Break-in oil change at 1500 miles... Took all of 30 minutes.

No different than changing the oil on my E36 other than the fact I had to use ramps to get my 128i up high enough for me to crawl under.

bmw1racer · 09-30-2012, 12:02 AM

Washed the car today... The Menzerna Power Lock still appears to be holding up: the water still beads and comes off in sheets... Impressive.

SfValley335i · 09-30-2012, 08:04 PM

put 5 gal of e85 into the tank... wow amazing difference about 50hp and 60 tq!

andnkuhn · 09-30-2012, 08:06 PM

I bought a set of the 1M black w/ orange stitch floor mats..prob going to put them away in a month or so and get some rubber all weather mats... does anyone know of any nice rubber ones that say BMW or 135 from some where

Gray_Panther · 09-30-2012, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Washed the car today... The Menzerna Power Lock still appears to be holding up: the water still beads and comes off in sheets... Impressive.

You are making me buy it for next spring haha

bmw1racer · 09-30-2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

You are making me buy it for next spring haha

You should get it now in preparation for winter.

nanotech · 10-01-2012, 10:32 AM

Installed a dual USB power source in the headliner to power GoPro and phone cradle, using DIYs for radar detector installs. Thanks to the many authors and posters for the tips there! Nicely tucked power cables now, no more ugly wires from the dashboard

bmw1racer · 10-04-2012, 06:49 PM

Just put in a new shift knob... Guess my car isn't stock anymore.

Lucky_Strike · 10-04-2012, 11:24 PM

Purchased the Performance Power Kit. Hopefully, get it installed next week.

09-16-2012, 11:03 AM	#243
theinfamousdrew I'm The Captain Now 501 Rep 1,809 Posts Drives: X5M/X7 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (12) Garage List 2021 BMW X7 MSport ... [0.00] 2018 Raptor [0.00] 2015 X5M (SOLD) [0.00] 2014 BMW M5 (SOLD) [10.00] 2014 BMW M5 Totaled [10.00] 2014 Jeep SRT (SOLD) [0.00] 2012 C63 AMG (SOLD) [0.00] 2015 BMW M4 (SOLD) [0.00] 2011 Porsche Cayenn ... [0.00] 2007 911 Turbo (997 ... [0.00] 2013 335i M Sport ( ... [0.00] 2002 Porsche 911 Tu ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i (SOLD) [6.00] 2002 BMW M3 SOLD [10.00]	Today I added some 12mm spacers to the rear __________________ Turn on. Tune in. Drop out. IG: @InfamousCarGuy
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09-16-2012, 03:42 PM	#244
135Pats Major General 456 Rep 6,478 Posts Drives: A few BMWs Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	Went for a shortish drive and ordered VRSF fmic+Berk mids. Excited to put them on. __________________ E88 N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Motiv HTA 3586r Tial .82AR/Other stuff...652WHP F30 N55 XDrive EBII
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09-16-2012, 04:50 PM	#245
bmw1racer bimmerphile, technogeek 998 Rep 3,784 Posts Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	Ugh, can't say that I have a good feeling for RFTs now: TPMS activated indicating a flat and after some checking, my passenger side rear picked up a nail. After getting the tire pressure back to normal, I drove around looking for an open tire shop (most are closed on Sunday) and finally found one. When they pulled the tire, the inner sidewall showed that there was cracked, so now the tire has to be replaced... Only after three months of ownership! I think if it were a non-RFT, the sidewall wouldn't have cracked and all I would've needed was a patch for the nail... Groan. __________________
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09-17-2012, 01:03 PM	#246
Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	Put the wheels on it today, for a very short stint in summer mode. I was gone for the last 6 months, so that's why I didn't put them on until now. Here's a crappy Instagram pic for now. The car is filthy. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter
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09-17-2012, 01:08 PM	#247
b1aze Just one more taste... 566 Rep 2,011 Posts Drives: 2013 128i 6MT MSport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Uxbridge MA iTrader: (18)	20% tint in rear windshield, 35% on all side windows, full detail and polish of paint. Previous owner apparently used sandpaper towels to dry the car :furious: __________________ My Build Thread: Jet Black 6MT 128i with MSport
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09-18-2012, 01:48 PM	#248
theinfamousdrew I'm The Captain Now 501 Rep 1,809 Posts Drives: X5M/X7 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (12) Garage List 2021 BMW X7 MSport ... [0.00] 2018 Raptor [0.00] 2015 X5M (SOLD) [0.00] 2014 BMW M5 (SOLD) [10.00] 2014 BMW M5 Totaled [10.00] 2014 Jeep SRT (SOLD) [0.00] 2012 C63 AMG (SOLD) [0.00] 2015 BMW M4 (SOLD) [0.00] 2011 Porsche Cayenn ... [0.00] 2007 911 Turbo (997 ... [0.00] 2013 335i M Sport ( ... [0.00] 2002 Porsche 911 Tu ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i (SOLD) [6.00] 2002 BMW M3 SOLD [10.00]	Today I fabricated a spark plug socket and changed my plugs with oem plugs __________________ Turn on. Tune in. Drop out. IG: @InfamousCarGuy
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09-18-2012, 02:07 PM	#249
ilikebmxbikes Banned 1518 Rep 4,744 Posts Drives: S65 1M Clone & E92 M3 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (42) Garage List '08/13 1M Clone 4.0L [10.00] '11 e92 M3 4.6L [10.00]	I finally put on my Blackline LCI tails. Very pleased with them.
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09-18-2012, 11:44 PM	#250
bmw1racer bimmerphile, technogeek 998 Rep 3,784 Posts Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	After getting my new tire installed, I had to wash the car.... To clean up and dress the new tire and wash the greasy crud the installer left on my wheel, door handle, and fender. BTW, it looks like the Power Lock is holding up after the fifth wash: the water is still beading and just rolls off after rinsing. __________________
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09-19-2012, 08:16 AM	#251
j_marinelli Private First Class 508 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2015 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Spring Branch, TX. iTrader: (2)	took out the intake that had the wrong filter installed in it: And installed BMS DCI:
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09-25-2012, 07:07 PM	#253
Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	Technically this was yesterday, but here are a couple pics of what we did to my 135i, thanks to the help of my dad and brother. Click on the thumbnails for higher res. Added the Scopione CF front lip and temporarily removed the stock spoiler. Will be adding a **********s CF spoiler hopefully tomorrow. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter
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09-25-2012, 07:44 PM	#254
MinionM3 Lieutenant 492 Rep 577 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 // 2020 M2CS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (4)	Panda Bear just hit 50K Miles so i got her some Birthday Presents... Still waiting on my new VMR 710's to show up before all of this goes on. __________________ Instagram: @MinionM3 Current Garage: 2012 M3 ZCP, Mineral White, DCT: Track Build 2020 M2CS, Misano Blue, 6MT
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09-26-2012, 09:58 PM	#255
Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	CF spoiler from **********s. I love this thing, it looks and fits great. Used 3M automotive tape, took 2 attempts and some retaping, but we got it on there pretty well. I put workout weights on top of it (with towels in between) to weigh it down a bit while it set. Although it really didn't need it, once it stuck it wasn't going anywhere. I only had an iPhone pic from Instagram, will hopefully take more pics tomorrow. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter
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09-28-2012, 11:06 PM	#256
bmw1racer bimmerphile, technogeek 998 Rep 3,784 Posts Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	Break-in oil change at 1500 miles... Took all of 30 minutes. No different than changing the oil on my E36 other than the fact I had to use ramps to get my 128i up high enough for me to crawl under. __________________
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09-30-2012, 12:02 AM	#257
bmw1racer bimmerphile, technogeek 998 Rep 3,784 Posts Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	Washed the car today... The Menzerna Power Lock still appears to be holding up: the water still beads and comes off in sheets... Impressive. __________________
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09-30-2012, 08:04 PM	#258
SfValley335i Colonel 164 Rep 2,409 Posts Drives: Current:135i Sold:335i sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: City of Angels iTrader: (8)	put 5 gal of e85 into the tank... wow amazing difference about 50hp and 60 tq!
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09-30-2012, 08:06 PM	#259
andnkuhn Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 135i.N55.6SPD.M-SPORT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington, Va iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	I bought a set of the 1M black w/ orange stitch floor mats..prob going to put them away in a month or so and get some rubber all weather mats... does anyone know of any nice rubber ones that say BMW or 135 from some where __________________ TauK-n Tky 1. at a time///
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10-01-2012, 10:32 AM	#262
nanotech Enlisted Member 11 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 08 135i SGM M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kitchener, ON iTrader: (0)	Installed a dual USB power source in the headliner to power GoPro and phone cradle, using DIYs for radar detector installs. Thanks to the many authors and posters for the tips there! Nicely tucked power cables now, no more ugly wires from the dashboard
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10-04-2012, 06:49 PM	#263
bmw1racer bimmerphile, technogeek 998 Rep 3,784 Posts Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	Just put in a new shift knob... Guess my car isn't stock anymore. __________________
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10-04-2012, 11:24 PM	#264
Lucky_Strike LtJG O-2 7 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Western Burbs,IL iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00] 2007 Audi A3 (Retired) [0.00] 2002 330Ci (Retired) [0.00]	Purchased the Performance Power Kit. Hopefully, get it installed next week. __________________ BMWCCAmember
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