Solving Rear Wheel fitment by Swapping Rear hub to lower offset & reduce fender work

hokejka · 04-02-2016, 01:22 AM

Sorry to disappoint, I decided to go with the standard apex ec7 fitment and use the hub conversion $$ for part of the RSFB and LSD. good luck to anyone doing it in the future!

krazi3azn · 12-25-2016, 03:20 AM

Heres another option, but read mixed reviews about vaico. They look like the oem supplier for the performance rotors tho but I might be wrong

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2x-VAICO-Brem...9YSLfB&vxp=mtr

ahewitt · 04-07-2017, 04:52 PM

Sorry to bring back a dead thread-
But does anyone know if the stock parking brake shoes (2008 135i) will work with the ECS kit?

Eyeman · 04-07-2017, 10:17 PM

Can't answer that question. But I can say that I have not had an issue yet without a parking brake. At first it was weird. My car has the step trans. Most other cars I have are manual trans so I naturally use the parking brake. I'm still sort of concerned when I park on an incline, but so far no issues.

ahewitt · 04-07-2017, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Eyeman

Can't answer that question. But I can say that I have not had an issue yet without a parking brake. At first it was weird. My car has the step trans. Most other cars I have are manual trans so I naturally use the parking brake. I'm still sort of concerned when I park on an incline, but so far no issues.

So I wouldn't worry except the fact that the manuals still roll while in gear and parked...
Almost tempted to just bring a tire chalk with me haha!
Any info anyone can profile would be awesome!

andrey_gta · 04-08-2017, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ahewitt

Sorry to bring back a dead thread-
But does anyone know if the stock parking brake shoes (2008 135i) will work with the ECS kit?

ECS kit uses the e91 rear performance rotor. It is the same handbrake diameter as found on 335i, 135i and 330i and 328xi

ahewitt · 04-09-2017, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

ECS kit uses the e91 rear performance rotor. It is the same handbrake diameter as found on 335i, 135i and 330i and 328xi

Do you know if the 324$ kit (I believe) will work with the stock handbrake? I want to do a stoptech front/ ebc rear setup anyways so the slotted and drilled rotor would just be sidelined is why I ask.
Thanks!

andrey_gta · 04-14-2017, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ahewitt

Do you know if the 324$ kit (I believe) will work with the stock handbrake? I want to do a stoptech front/ ebc rear setup anyways so the slotted and drilled rotor would just be sidelined is why I ask.
Thanks!

It should, you would have a 135 with the same diameter hand brake shoes as 335i.
The rear ebc pads for 135i spec would work fine with the rotor from the kit. its is same disk size as 135i rear rotor.

In general keep in mind that this mod reduces your rear rotor choices to the e91 rear performance rotor. Other rotors like the f10 one need other mods. For rear BBK, with this hub mod you would need to use an e90 rear bbk caliper & rotor combo.

wrxified · 08-23-2017, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dbronnik

Rear hub swap parts:
2x E91 Performance Rotors (Dimpled and Slotted) - PN 34216795755
2x e9x Rear Hub PN: 33416760058**
2x Rear Wheel Bearing - PN 33416775842
2x Axle Nut - PN 33411133785

My "matching" front rotors:
2x BMWP Front Rotors (Drilled and Slotted) 34116786392
+ Brake pads of your choice

Can anyone confirm that this would work on my 135i? I have the 2011 model with M-Sport package. It has the gold brake calipers with the BMW logo on them.

I was about to hit the purchase button on the ECS assembled kit and noticed they won’t have it available until October. Can’t wait that long. They don’t show the individual part numbers.

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Originally Posted by dbronnik

**Andrey mentioned this should be 33416783671 for the newer (LCI? 1ers)

2011 wouldn’t fall into the LCI category correct?

Zombie1 · 08-23-2017, 02:13 PM

I have an ECS kit sitting around if anyone wants to make me an offer?

wrxified · 08-23-2017, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Zombie1

I have an ECS kit sitting around if anyone wants to make me an offer?

$500 plus I’ll pay shipping and PayPal fees. PayPal ready.

AndyW · 11-11-2017, 11:27 PM

So, if I am reading this right, the ecs kit means I can use 335i wheel and tire offsets?

wrxified · 11-12-2017, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AndyW

So, if I am reading this right, the ecs kit means I can use 335i wheel and tire offsets?

No. The fenders, suspension, and geometry still remains 1 Series. It just adds more clearance for an aggressive offset. So where a 40-45 offset with. 255 tire on the rear might have been agreesive before, now they’ll fit easily.

AndyW · 11-12-2017, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by wrxified

No. The fenders, suspension, and geometry still remains 1 Series. It just adds more clearance for an aggressive offset. So where a 40-45 offset with. 255 tire on the rear might have been agreesive before, now they’ll fit easily.

But, if the standard 1er offset is ET49, that means, with the E9x retrofit, it would equate to ~ET39, which is pretty close to the ET35-37 of many E9x wheels.

Eyeman · 11-14-2017, 08:08 PM

Sounds like you understand offsets fine AndyW. Just be careful, I'm sure that even with this mod, wheels still sit closer to the fender on an E8x than on an E9x. I'd think an 9.5" et37 wheel would rub bad with anything other than a 245 or smaller tire in a brand that runs small like a Toyo or Falken. My wheels are listed in my sig (9.5" et45) and I have this mod. My 255 PSS's no longer rub. I bet I'd rub a little with a 265 PSS.

lowjetta · 11-21-2017, 01:18 PM

Does this also apply to e88? I searched through the thread and didn't see it mentioned.

dbronnik · 12-10-2017, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by lowjetta

Does this also apply to e88? I searched through the thread and didn't see it mentioned.

Yes, same thing on e88. I ran them on mine

andrey_gta · 04-07-2018, 02:56 PM

A small update for 2018
Following the Zimmerman 150.3477.20 trail you find these new options that are more afforable

130i/ 325xi/ 330i part for 328ix and 135i
324x22

MEYLE 315 523 0020/PD Dimpled/Slotted
TEXTAR 92231203 Dimpled/Slotted
ZIMMERMANN 150.3477.52 Dimpled/Slotted

FEBI BILSTEIN 43800
PAGID 55312

from: https://iparts.ee/parts/info/meyle/3155230020PD

Also for the F10 528i 535i idea a new Part with Aluminum hat
DURA-GO BR900984
CENTRIC 12134131 C-TEK ( maybe)

wuX2 · 04-08-2018, 04:08 PM

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04-02-2016, 01:22 AM	#89
hokejka First Lieutenant 34 Rep 311 Posts Drives: 135i 6mt Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NC iTrader: (3)	Sorry to disappoint, I decided to go with the standard apex ec7 fitment and use the hub conversion $$ for part of the RSFB and LSD. good luck to anyone doing it in the future!
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12-25-2016, 03:20 AM	#90
krazi3azn First Lieutenant 34 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [0.00]	Heres another option, but read mixed reviews about vaico. They look like the oem supplier for the performance rotors tho but I might be wrong http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2x-VAICO-Brem...9YSLfB&vxp=mtr __________________ 2009 135i SGM 6MT \| Vargas Stage 2 \| JB4 + MHD Backend \| Spec Stage 3+ \| AR Design Resonated DP \| HPF FMIC \| BMW PE \| KW V1 \| Apex Arc-8 245/265 \|
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04-07-2017, 04:52 PM	#91
ahewitt New Member 2 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Sorry to bring back a dead thread- But does anyone know if the stock parking brake shoes (2008 135i) will work with the ECS kit?
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04-07-2017, 10:17 PM	#92
Eyeman Lieutenant Colonel 65 Rep 1,899 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2004 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2008 135 [4.00]	Can't answer that question. But I can say that I have not had an issue yet without a parking brake. At first it was weird. My car has the step trans. Most other cars I have are manual trans so I naturally use the parking brake. I'm still sort of concerned when I park on an incline, but so far no issues. __________________ Injen, RR OCC, MadDad Whisper, donut spare, 19x8.5et43fr 19x9.5et45r Volk LE37's, rear fenders rolled/pulled, Nitto 555 225/35fr PSS 255/30r, KW V1's, AR coated catless dps, Cross strutbar, CF grills and license plate holder, rearseat removal, iCarbon diffuser and front lip, ETS black anodized FMIC, M3 control arms, Quaife, ER chargepipe, ForgeDV's, Topspeed Custom Tune, V3sims, Braille, Andrey_GTA rear hub mod.
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Zombie1 Colonel 93 Rep 2,354 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 2010 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Island long iTrader: (6)	I have an ECS kit sitting around if anyone wants to make me an offer? __________________ Mods:-Berkexhaust -alpinaB3flash -CobbAP -Cobb FMIC -ER charge pipe tialQ bov -M3 front sway bar -M3 subframe bushings -M3 front upper and lower control arms -M3 guide rods -M3 rear upper control arms -Mfactory LSD -defiv lockdown kit -TC Kline SA coilovers /camber plates- HP rear toe arms
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11-11-2017, 11:27 PM	#100
AndyW Supreme Galactic Commander (one galaxy over...) 214 Rep 1,059 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E93 & 2012 135i E82 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Washington, USA iTrader: (1)	So, if I am reading this right, the ecs kit means I can use 335i wheel and tire offsets? __________________ Best, Andy 2012 135i E82 M-Sport - EVO1 FMIC, ERCP, Wedge MHD Tune//2008 335i E93 - HPF FMIC, ERCP, c-PE DPs, Wedge MHD Tune
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11-14-2017, 08:08 PM	#103
Eyeman Lieutenant Colonel 65 Rep 1,899 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2004 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2008 135 [4.00]	Sounds like you understand offsets fine AndyW. Just be careful, I'm sure that even with this mod, wheels still sit closer to the fender on an E8x than on an E9x. I'd think an 9.5" et37 wheel would rub bad with anything other than a 245 or smaller tire in a brand that runs small like a Toyo or Falken. My wheels are listed in my sig (9.5" et45) and I have this mod. My 255 PSS's no longer rub. I bet I'd rub a little with a 265 PSS. __________________ Injen, RR OCC, MadDad Whisper, donut spare, 19x8.5et43fr 19x9.5et45r Volk LE37's, rear fenders rolled/pulled, Nitto 555 225/35fr PSS 255/30r, KW V1's, AR coated catless dps, Cross strutbar, CF grills and license plate holder, rearseat removal, iCarbon diffuser and front lip, ETS black anodized FMIC, M3 control arms, Quaife, ER chargepipe, ForgeDV's, Topspeed Custom Tune, V3sims, Braille, Andrey_GTA rear hub mod.
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andrey_gta Brigadier General 221 Rep 4,033 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [5.00]	A small update for 2018 Following the Zimmerman 150.3477.20 trail you find these new options that are more afforable 130i/ 325xi/ 330i part for 328ix and 135i 324x22 MEYLE 315 523 0020/PD Dimpled/Slotted TEXTAR 92231203 Dimpled/Slotted ZIMMERMANN 150.3477.52 Dimpled/Slotted FEBI BILSTEIN 43800 PAGID 55312 from: https://iparts.ee/parts/info/meyle/3155230020PD Also for the F10 528i 535i idea a new Part with Aluminum hat DURA-GO BR900984 CENTRIC 12134131 C-TEK ( maybe) __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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