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

[Gray_Panther]

Switched the 128i to DD duty as I perform a full paint correction and application of Gtechniq coating on my GTi.

[MT135]

Day shot

[squidge]

Took it to the dealer for a battery replacement. These cars have so much power drain, I guess not being driven much (3k/yr avg.) killed it prematurely. It was parked next to its big brother, pre-LCI 135i with the same color scheme, had to grab a photo.

[bmw1racer]

Originally Posted by squidge

Took it to the dealer for a battery replacement.

That'll be a $400-$600 ream job.

[Gray_Panther]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

That'll be a $400-$600 ream job.

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[squidge]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

That'll be a $400-$600 ream job.

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

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It's a 2013.

[Seaice]

Installed a Split Second Turbo Tuner. I know... Way old technology, but 40hp/50tq... Best $35 I've ever spent, EVER. Within minutes, a significant, noticeable difference that will grow with time as the ECU adapts. This more than enough for me.

[Seaice]

Installed sport side skirts

[Level3]

replaced all my roundels with black and red and added 1addict.com stickers on each side!

[Gangplank]

Originally Posted by Seaice

Installed sport side skirts

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Looks good. I'm thinking about getting a set. Are they the BMW or aftermarket ones? Did you get them painted and then put them on? How much did it cost to paint?

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by Level3

replaced all my roundels with black and red and added 1addict.com stickers on each side!

Car looks great! Love the black and red color everywhere.

[squidge]

Track day prep! Installed a BMS CDV and flushed the clutch and brakes with Motul RBF 600. I can definitely feel the difference with the CDV, especially the 1-2 and shifting into 1st at a slow roll. It generally feels smoother and more direct. Now I'm ready for Thunderhill in a couple weeks!

[Seaice]

Originally Posted by Gangplank

Looks good. I'm thinking about getting a set. Are they the BMW or aftermarket ones? Did you get them painted and then put them on? How much did it cost to paint?

These are BMW parts from ECS Tuning. I got quotes of $500-$600 to paint and install from three different shops. Even MAACO wanted $500. I had to tell the MAACO guy "you paint whole cars for $200... $500 is ridiculous", they gave me all this talk about "you don't want a $200 paint job on a BMW"... "3-stage paint", etc. Not saying it's not true, and if this were a new car, I would not have hesitated, but really, unnecessary quality for a rocker panel.

Anyway, I ended-up doing it myself, had the paint mixed for me ($70), sprayed them off the car in my garage. Came out ok... Slightly cooler white, probably because the clear-coat on the car has yellowed since 2008. But really, only I see it.

Putting them on (and talking old one's off) can be done in 30 minutes. They just screw/plastic rivet on.

[tock172]

Lost the water pump on Saturday. Car went into limp mode and I had to cut over from the fast lane on the 5 to get to the shoulder. $1,200 repair, covered by my CarMax warranty, so I'm only out my $100 deductible

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by tock172

Lost the water pump on Saturday. Car went into limp mode and I had to cut over from the fast lane on the 5 to get to the shoulder. $1,200 repair, covered by my CarMax warranty, so I'm only out my $100 deductible

Glad you and your 1er made it out of there safely. $100 deductible doesn't sound too bad at all.

[Matticus91]

Originally Posted by tock172

Lost the water pump on Saturday. Car went into limp mode and I had to cut over from the fast lane on the 5 to get to the shoulder. $1,200 repair, covered by my CarMax warranty, so I'm only out my $100 deductible

Great job getting that warranty! I've got you beat with mine though, only a $100 deductible! haha

[tock172]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Glad you and your 1er made it out of there safely. $100 deductible doesn't sound too bad at all.

After years of owning several other out of warranty German cars that were past their prime, this is a total relief. The tow truck driver who recovered the vehicle was also very professional and careful with the car. He got a nice tip.

Originally Posted by Matticus91

Great job getting that warranty! I've got you beat with mine though, only a $100 deductible! haha

All I paid was $100.

I'm still surprised to see the water pump failing at such low mileage (33,500). The funny thing is, a friend of mine had his water pump fail at 90,000 miles on his '07 530i, within 24 hours of mine.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by tock172

The tow truck driver who recovered the vehicle was also very professional and careful with the car. He got a nice tip

I'm still surprised to see the water pump failing at such low mileage (33,500). The funny thing is, a friend of mine had his water pump fail at 90,000 miles on his '07 530i, within 24 hours of mine.

I'm so OCD and anal about my car that that is a major fear of mine... being towed. Odds are it's going to happen whether I like it or not. Good to know you had someone who treated your car with the respect deserves. Hope I'm as lucky when the time comes.

Yes, that does seem like pretty low miles for the water pump to fail. I'm not that far behind you. Also, Dinan says "water pump speed increased, to improve cooling" with my S2 tune, so we shall see what that means as far as longevity is concerned.

[Classic_Blunders]

Plasti dipped wheels (Graphite) & installed wheel spacers 12mm front 15mm rear

[tock172]

Originally Posted by Esteban

I'm so OCD and anal about my car that that is a major fear of mine... being towed. Odds are it's going to happen whether I like it or not. Good to know you had someone who treated your car with the respect deserves. Hope I'm as lucky when the time comes.

Yes, that does seem like pretty low miles for the water pump to fail. I'm not that far behind you. Also, Dinan says "water pump speed increased, to improve cooling" with my S2 tune, so we shall see what that means as far as longevity is concerned.

I can sympathize with your fear, but after several years, several cars and several different towing incidents, I have been pretty lucky to avoid damage. The same cannot be said for other people though. It's not uncommon for BMW's to be ratcheted down using the wrong suspension arms among other things. Just don't make the mistake of not requesting a flatbed.

And I didn't know you got the Dinan tune. I have to say after driving a Dinan tuned M235i, I'm amazed at how the tune wakes up the engine. I'd love to have one myself. I also have a theory about the water pump. My guess is that it's programmed to run faster and longer (perhaps even after the engine shuts off, like the N63) due to the heat associated with the turbo. I see a fair amount of turbo BMW's needing new water pumps before 40,000 miles, while the NA engines that use the same electric pump usually see them last much longer.

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by tock172

...while the NA engines that use the same electric pump usually see them last much longer.

Actually, not the same pump.

135i: 11517632426
128i: 11517586925

I've no idea what the difference is, but I'd guess volume, duty cycle, or both.

[tock172]

Originally Posted by Suprgnat

Actually, not the same pump.

135i: 11517632426
128i: 11517586925

I've no idea what the difference is, but I'd guess volume, duty cycle, or both.

I figured they were slightly different but shared the same overarching design since BMW switched from belt-driven to electric. I assumed the version on the turbo engines was beefed in one of the ways you listed. Regardless, it doesn't seem to be enough.