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

Zombie_Head · 02-19-2018, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Best of luck but it will be a brand new car after the battle!

I am mentally preparing myself...lets see how good some products really are, or if their befores and afters were photoshopped haha.

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Originally Posted by minirips2

Better that than someone who compounded most of the clearcoat off! I'm sure it will look amazing when you're done, if there's no deep damage. Good luck. I feel your pain. My last 1er had water spots so deep I was afraid to go deep enough to get them all the way out. I was seriously considering wet sanding the things down, but I don't have a paint thickness meter, so I lived with it. It will be time well spent correcting that paint.

God damn it, seriously?

In my case, it all appears to be surface, but only when you are actually polishing will you know just how deep they are.

minirips2 · 02-19-2018, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Zombie_Head

I am mentally preparing myself...lets see how good some products really are, or if their befores and afters were photoshopped haha.

God damn it, seriously?

In my case, it all appears to be surface, but only when you are actually polishing will you know just how deep they are.

Yeah, seriously. The windshield had a lot of pitting from the water spots, too. In my garage, I have pretty powerful overhead LED light fixtures. it shows every defect on the upper surface of the car. Great for correcting paint-bad for staring at your car after driving it!

1and1 · 02-19-2018, 07:05 AM

Must be that time of year... The Wife's x1 is going in today for a full interior/exterior detail. Poor thing is in desperate need too- between drive through washes, the sandy driveway parking spot and the hundred pound German Shepweiler getting hair -everyfreakingwhere- it's just more of a job than my tired ol' back wants to handle.

Next month I'll probably have the same folks do a full on paint correction on the 1er. That oughta be fun. For sure there's some wet sanding to be done on the trunk- I'm not sure what happened but there's an area roughly 6 inches square where the paint is just trashed, enough that I think it may need a repaint. We'll see....

tjswarbrick · 02-19-2018, 10:25 AM

Changed the oil and filter. 85,770 mi.
Castrol Edge 0w-40 European formula, and genuine filter.
Had only been 5,000 miles and the old stuff came out deep golden. Confirmed for myself that I can stick with 7500 mile change intervals.

Esteban · 02-19-2018, 02:39 PM

Winter is back in SoCal... finally! Going to see some nights in the 30s this week. Yes!! Turbos love cold, dense air. Time for some midnight drives. Tired of 80+ degrees in the winter. Save that for spring and summer. On the other hand, I don't envy the folks who have to put up with freezing weather through most of winter.

1and1 · 02-19-2018, 02:52 PM

Must be nice....
We may be done for the year. Fingers crossed for the traditional, last of the season, mid-march freeze. Usually get one last rainy cold blast sometime during the week of the Sebring 12 hour...

Esteban · 02-19-2018, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

Must be that time of year... The Wife's x1 is going in today for a full interior/exterior detail. Poor thing is in desperate need too- between drive through washes, the sandy driveway parking spot and the hundred pound German Shepweiler getting hair -everyfreakingwhere- it's just more of a job than my tired ol' back wants to handle.

Next month I'll probably have the same folks do a full on paint correction on the 1er. That oughta be fun. For sure there's some wet sanding to be done on the trunk- I'm not sure what happened but there's an area roughly 6 inches square where the paint is just trashed, enough that I think it may need a repaint. We'll see....

Post up some pics when they're all done so we can ogle at the freshly detailed BMWs.

JimVonBaden · 02-19-2018, 03:23 PM

Polished the Nav screen and added an anti-glare screen protector.

gjm120 · 02-19-2018, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

Polished the Nav screen and added an anti-glare screen protector.

What did you use as a screen protector?

JimVonBaden · 02-19-2018, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gjm120

What did you use as a screen protector?

Full details here: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1468235

snub-nose 28 · 02-20-2018, 01:47 AM

Picked up this, having ordered early last month: CL BMW hobbyist in the PNW, has them made in or near der Vaterland-it's a gem

He delivered twelve this weekend - I saw them all...

A 1M for comparo-not perforated you'll observe

Thumb rests on these are noticeably more aggressive; wide muscled digit will have a tight fitment

Beyond skinny digit, I'm tall-the flat bottom was ideal. Bonus, it matched the instrumentation, Nice detail

Fitting it this week. I have Realoem.com alcantara trim so losing the M badged trim. (PM me as it's available)

He incidentally can create 'what ever' spec. Mine is street DD so no 12 o'clock stripe. He can do anything he said, while donor wheel(s) from EU - you keep yours...$mid+threes

Significant upgrade to early 128i wheel which (really folks, it's plastic sorry to report) among the weakest item(s) in our mono-plastic-slathered cabin.

Will report after some breakin' in miles.

Zombie_Head · 02-20-2018, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Good decision.

As a 125i (128i) owner, i couldn't agree more

gjm120 · 02-20-2018, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

Full details here: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1468235

Aha - thanks. I missed that.

I don't have scratches but would like to prevent any so will probably get some screen protectors.

JimVonBaden · 02-20-2018, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by gjm120

Aha - thanks. I missed that.

I don't have scratches but would like to prevent any so will probably get some screen protectors.

If no scratches, put it on right over the screen. Make sure it is very clean. No need to remove the screen to do this. (Though it would likely be easier.)

Gray_Panther · 02-20-2018, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

Must be that time of year... The Wife's x1 is going in today for a full interior/exterior detail. Poor thing is in desperate need too- between drive through washes, the sandy driveway parking spot and the hundred pound German Shepweiler getting hair -everyfreakingwhere- it's just more of a job than my tired ol' back wants to handle.

Next month I'll probably have the same folks do a full on paint correction on the 1er. That oughta be fun. For sure there's some wet sanding to be done on the trunk- I'm not sure what happened but there's an area roughly 6 inches square where the paint is just trashed, enough that I think it may need a repaint. We'll see....

Post pics!

CrimsonFury · 02-20-2018, 11:29 PM

Today i did my first mod on my new to me 2013 135is, i installed the BMW performance gloss black grille. Mods to come soon are an upgraded charge pipe, intake, FMIC, a carbon fiber diffuser and a 1M rep bumper, maybe some downpipes and of course, a tune.

Esteban · 02-20-2018, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonFury

Today i did my first mod on my new to me 2013 135is, i installed the BMW performance gloss black grille. Mods to come soon are an upgraded charge pipe, intake, FMIC, a carbon fiber diffuser and a 1M rep bumper, maybe some downpipes and of course, a tune.

Welcome! You should post up some pics of how she looks now, and after the new bumper, diffuser, and other upgrades.

Gray_Panther · 02-21-2018, 05:09 AM

I should have never visited these forums this early. I am starting to have pains from missing my 1er.

desertman123 · 02-21-2018, 12:17 PM

Got some intake VANOS solenoid code and a rough idle, no SES.

Cleaned the solenoids and check valves. Seems fine now.

Yeineken · 02-21-2018, 12:24 PM

70 degree weather. Lunch break drive.

YearOneOne · 02-21-2018, 12:26 PM

Ordered some gaskets (ofhg, IM) and coils to get things buttoned up and hopefully off of jackstands by mid March.

YearOneOne · 02-21-2018, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

I should have never visited these forums this early. I am starting to have pains from missing my 1er.

I hear you. It's killing me. I think about just going for a drive all day. I think I'm obsessed

02-19-2018, 07:05 AM	#6075
1and1 Loves me some MHD! 1858 Rep 1,719 Posts Drives: faster than he should... Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tally, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List '09 135i [10.00]	Must be that time of year... The Wife's x1 is going in today for a full interior/exterior detail. Poor thing is in desperate need too- between drive through washes, the sandy driveway parking spot and the hundred pound German Shepweiler getting hair -everyfreakingwhere- it's just more of a job than my tired ol' back wants to handle. Next month I'll probably have the same folks do a full on paint correction on the 1er. That oughta be fun. For sure there's some wet sanding to be done on the trunk- I'm not sure what happened but there's an area roughly 6 inches square where the paint is just trashed, enough that I think it may need a repaint. We'll see.... __________________ 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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02-19-2018, 02:39 PM	#6077
Esteban Major General 43796 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Winter is back in SoCal... finally! Going to see some nights in the 30s this week. Yes!! Turbos love cold, dense air. Time for some midnight drives. Tired of 80+ degrees in the winter. Save that for spring and summer. On the other hand, I don't envy the folks who have to put up with freezing weather through most of winter. Attached Images __________________
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1and1 Loves me some MHD! 1858 Rep 1,719 Posts Drives: faster than he should... Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tally, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List '09 135i [10.00]	Must be nice.... We may be done for the year. Fingers crossed for the traditional, last of the season, mid-march freeze. Usually get one last rainy cold blast sometime during the week of the Sebring 12 hour... __________________ 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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02-19-2018, 03:23 PM	#6080
JimVonBaden BMW Cool Aide! 903 Rep 841 Posts Drives: 2011 128i Convertible Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	Polished the Nav screen and added an anti-glare screen protector. __________________ Jim www.JVBProductions.com
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02-20-2018, 01:47 AM	#6083
snub-nose 28 Private First Class 56 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 09 SGM 128i Cp 6MT ZSP/ZPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 09 128i Coupe \| 69k ... [0.00]	What did I do yesterday? Picked up this, having ordered early last month: CL BMW hobbyist in the PNW, has them made in or near der Vaterland-it's a gem He delivered twelve this weekend - I saw them all... A 1M for comparo-not perforated you'll observe Thumb rests on these are noticeably more aggressive; wide muscled digit will have a tight fitment Beyond skinny digit, I'm tall-the flat bottom was ideal. Bonus, it matched the instrumentation, Nice detail Fitting it this week. I have Realoem.com alcantara trim so losing the M badged trim. (PM me as it's available) He incidentally can create 'what ever' spec. Mine is street DD so no 12 o'clock stripe. He can do anything he said, while donor wheel(s) from EU - you keep yours...$mid+threes Significant upgrade to early 128i wheel which (really folks, it's plastic sorry to report) among the weakest item(s) in our mono-plastic-slathered cabin. Will report after some breakin' in miles. Attached Images __________________ m3 under\|eibach 28mm f-sway\|oem 12mm r-sway\|3.46...135i 'auto' diff-yes!\|avant garde m621 19x8.5 square\|mich pss4s\|koni fsd\|h&r sport\|ecs e46 m3 trans mts\|fogs delete\|tower pin mod -2.20\|hpa 1m m3 strut bar\|3m tint\|afe stg2 cai\|akg m3 rsfb\|ecs trailing arms\|dinan r-stops\|bmwp ssk\|135i brembo+stoptech slot\|braided lines\|supersprint rez delete\|disa 3s intk\|bespoke strg wheel\|mudflap4x\|milvs+bpc remap\|alcantara trim\|armrest & r hdrest delete\|solid rubber mounts
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02-20-2018, 11:29 PM	#6088
CrimsonFury New Member 23 Rep 14 Posts Drives: Carbon Black 2013 135is Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Palm Beach County, FL iTrader: (0)	Today i did my first mod on my new to me 2013 135is, i installed the BMW performance gloss black grille. Mods to come soon are an upgraded charge pipe, intake, FMIC, a carbon fiber diffuser and a 1M rep bumper, maybe some downpipes and of course, a tune.
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02-21-2018, 05:09 AM	#6090
Gray_Panther Brigadier General 1555 Rep 3,235 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	I should have never visited these forums this early. I am starting to have pains from missing my 1er. __________________ 2012 BMW 128i 6MT Deep Sea Blue Metallic
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02-21-2018, 12:26 PM	#6093
YearOneOne Captain 361 Rep 727 Posts Drives: 13 135i mineral grey Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	Ordered some gaskets (ofhg, IM) and coils to get things buttoned up and hopefully off of jackstands by mid March.
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