128i love

[TheSt|G]

Originally Posted by themellly

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

Originally Posted by themellly

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

Gee lets check BMW's website. Oh look, you're an idiot. What a surprise.







Keep it up, you are just digging yourself a bigger and bigger hole.

[andrey_gta]

lol at the ADD comments and just 5 of us posting.

I don't mind defending the 128i, the car satisfies my cravings ever since i got the CDV. Begin able to do the disa conversions and m3 arms etc stuff is just icing.

Originally Posted by HavidDasselhoff

I need to post more, and I will.

Definitely make your car breathe better, just commit to a budget. I agree about msport pieces, one or 2 of them really set off the car. Im always happy to see my sideskirts.
SuperSprint only option may be just an alternative to DISA. I am sure Stig can vouch for just headers being so much fun.
I'm sure Evolve may be the options for the tune with their ability to tweak the o2 sensor readings, without turning them off like others do

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.....

welcome to the forum. feel free to PM me, I'll let you know anything 128i related and i'm local to you

[TheSt|G]

Originally Posted by HavidDasselhoff

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.

Thanks!

Might want to try headers alone first. I found them to be pretty perfect. Play around with the golf tee mod with them too.

You will get a cat code until you get the Evolve tune.

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.....

Just ask!

Originally Posted by HavidDasselhoff

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.

Nothing gets sent aside from a data file.

You get their software, download your car's data, send it to them with your typed up requests, they send back the changes, you update your car via the software again and you are done!

[themellly]

Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Gee lets check BMW's website. Oh look, you're an idiot. What a surprise.



Keep it up, you are just digging yourself a bigger and bigger hole.

Weight
Unladen weight – Automatic transmission 3814 lbs
Weight distribution, front/rear—
Automatic transmission49.4/50.6 %

^^ thats the correct facts about a 5 series. Enough talking out of you. u are beyond ignorant. goodbye

[Obioban]

Originally Posted by themellly

Weight
Unladen weight – Automatic transmission 3814 lbs
Weight distribution, front/rear—
Automatic transmission49.4/50.6 %

^^ thats the correct facts about a 5 series. Enough talking out of you. u are beyond ignorant. goodbye

You realize the pics he posted and included numbers were from BMW directly....

I'm assuming you're pulling your numbers from the F10 5 series. The e60 5 series is a better comparison, given that they're the same generation of car.

The fact that your car is significantly heavier than any 5 series is... awkward. Didn't realize you had a vert before!

[Obioban]

Originally Posted by HavidDasselhoff

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.



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.



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.

The stig is currently running a generic evolve tune for DISA/headers/93 octane.

Evolve can remotely dyno tune cars as well. This is more useful if you have a highly unusual setup (aka, more than headers/DISA). Regardless, we're still probably going to throw her on a dyno this summer and see if evolve can't find somewhere to squeeze a couple more ponies out.

[KNTDRV]

....Thanks for the welcome folks!
I didn't realize how passionate BMW enthusiasts are their vehicles. I guess it's no different than anything else.
On that note...all I can add right now it that I Love my 128i more today than yesterday but less than tomorrow

[TheSt|G]

Originally Posted by themellly

Weight
Unladen weight – Automatic transmission 3814 lbs
Weight distribution, front/rear—
Automatic transmission49.4/50.6 %

^^ thats the correct facts about a 5 series. Enough talking out of you. u are beyond ignorant. goodbye

Ignorant is an amazing word. Without fail people always seem to frame it in some variety of poorly constructed sentence that backfires on them. In this case the usage of "u" stands out rather glaringly.


E6x was built from 2003-2010. E8x was built from 2004-2013. It is your contemporary car.

If you want to look at non contemporary cars you could say that your car is heavier than every generation of 5 series except the F10.

[Kontra]

and thank you melly for entertaining me at work

Ever since seeing the stigs thread on the SS Headers, I almost don't want to do anything to my car until I have that done. Previous owner of my car basically got bone stock, with the exception of the USB connector, heated seats (manual), and sunroof... but so far the plan this summer is SS Headers + Intake + Tune for a birthday present to myself in late July! Headlights and bumpers would also be nice but I'm 20 and in college, the budget isn't to large.

I'm also pretty scared I have an issue with my clutch, with only myself to blame. In short I dropped the clutch with friends in the car, instantly knew I was dumb as a rock for doing so, torched it basically. Learned my lesson real fast, this was probably 2 weeks after I got the car, first car I've owned that was a stick... still fuming with myself for it. Posted a thread a few days ago that I have an issue when slightly on the clutch, I hear a squeaky sound, similar to braking, at very low power, goes away once I'm fully on the clutch. Happens on occasion, pretty sure I could recreate it at the dealer I just don't have the funds right now to fix it, but I also don't want to cause any bigger problems... eeeeek

[TheSt|G]

Headers sound much better in person. Movie does it no justice.

Sounds like you might have toasted the throw out bearing.

[andrey_gta]

e36---> e82 128i

I cant be the only one to see this connection

[Kontra]

Maybe if I try to see it that way, but an e46 for sure haha

I've also had a friend of mine in my car a few times. I've mentioned to him I think something is effed with my transmission, or something is just not right (due to this sound I'm hearing) He's telling me its in my head and I'm just over analyzing the car since its still new to me... But I'm getting closer and closer to the point where I just bring it in for service and cry at the bill.

[JimD]

Kontra,

Don't take this wrong but you sound a bit like my late wife. People who do not have a lot of experience with cars get worried about sounds that don't bother people with more experience. If your buddy has more experience, you might want to listen to him and just enjoy your car. If not, then it doesn't much matter what you guys think. You need the dealer or a good independent to drive your car and let you know if they think it needs anything. It takes experience to know when noises are an issue and when they aren't - and even then it is just and educated guess.

Reving the car and dumping the clutch is a sudden jolt on everything. I could break lots of things. But if the car is running it did no catastrophic damage. Does the clutch engage at about the same point as it did before? If not, damage to the clutch lining could have occurred. Noise that only happens when you have the clutch disengaged from the engine suggests throw out bearing damage but that seems unlikely. To me, the biggest possibility is that nothing is wrong except you feel guilty for abusing your car. I rountinely rev mine up to the 2K-3K range and quickly engage the clutch when I want to go quickly (like at the start of an autocross). I've detected no damage. I do not go higher to avoid damage and because I get the symbol indicating the stability control engaged sometimes. It seems this rpm range is about all the tires can hold.

My bimmer is far from my first manual transmission. I drove my manual transmission SUV today. I tow with it and it is still on the original clutch at over 75K miles. All my vehicles get driven lightly most of the time but are expected to do more when I decide it is required. A quick start should be within the capabilities of any car. It shouldn't hurt anything.

Jim

[Evice]

You guys all suck. I am the best! haha....

I have an e36 m3 racecar, I can't wait to turn my 128 into a racecar. Super similar in many ways. Dimensions, weight and all are very similar. That's why I picked up my 128. I knew in 3-4 years it will be in the racing ranks since I drive 150miles a day.

CTSCC ST 128s are testament of what you can do with that "little" N52. They are north of 300hp. In a considerably light car. You can easily get this car, without going crazy like replacing glass and body panels to 2800 dry.

Until then. This bickering shit is pointless.

[andrey_gta]

Originally Posted by Kontra

Maybe if I try to see it that way, but an e46 for sure haha

I've also had a friend of mine in my car a few times. I've mentioned to him I think something is effed with my transmission, or something is just not right (due to this sound I'm hearing) He's telling me its in my head and I'm just over analyzing the car since its still new to me... But I'm getting closer and closer to the point where I just bring it in for service and cry at the bill.

I do have some small metallic muffled clunk after i disengage the gear into neutral. Never thought much of it. Clutch still has all the right engagement points

[Bimmer-Bob]

Originally Posted by andrey_gta

e36---> e82 128i
I cant be the only one to see this connection

Andrey, I've always thought that the 128i (especially the front bumper w/ rectangular fogs) recalled the E36 coupe. ABout the same size overall, too.

[Kontra]

Originally Posted by JimD

Kontra,

Don't take this wrong but ...

Jim

It could be me over analyzing it but I'm pretty sure I caused a problem haha, just a hunch on this one. I'm going easy on myself when I say I 'toasted' the clutch, not like that corvette clutch burnout video, but along the same lines where it was clearly not tires spinning and it was my clutch not grabbing. Before I realized it was all too late, a nice warped/wobbly/shaky feeling for the next 40-50 miles was a nice reminder. Lesson learned to say the least. I'm going to bring her in when I can afford a clutch replacement in a month or so.

[TheSt|G]

Originally Posted by andrey_gta

e36---> e82 128i

I cant be the only one to see this connection

I've been saying it since I got interested in the car. From a former E36 M3 owner, it just feels like a modernized version with a few upgrades. It's amusing how even the power mods(like the intake manifold from a different model of the same engine) are identical.

I do miss the mechanical throttle cable and increased steering feel of the E36 though. LSD too, but that's fixable.