What did you last install on your 125i/128i?

[Kazeka6e]

Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

Looks great! You really lucked out finding one at a wrecker...these bumpers seem to be pretty rare. I assume you had to repaint? I'll be amazed if you just happened to find one in Monaco Blue!

I wish it was already the color I needed. I know a guy that does paint so wasn't too bad on the wallet. luckily the car I got it off of was in a rear end collision. I also snagged the injen intake off of it.

[seanmnaes]

Last thing I did was buy one. Just bought a 2010 128i 6mt U.S. spec in Italy! 57k Miles and about zero options.

No real mods lined up, but I did pickup some fluids and assorted bits:
7L of Liqui Moly 5w30 Top Tech 4605 (LL04)
Mahle Oil Filter
3qt Redline D4
2qt Redline 75W140
BMW Oil Travel Case (for some reason I thought they were leather, but it's nylon)
1L of BMW 5w-30... because the Liqui Moly bottles don't fit in the oil travel case...
1 Gallon of BMW coolant
5L jug of distilled water
Redline Water Wetter
Mann Air Filter
Mann Cabin Filter (fancy pants bio-functional/carbon one to possibly help with alergies)
6x NGK LZFR 6AP 11GS
1 Pair of Osram Rallye 65w H7 bulbs
Nokya Hyper Yello H11 for the fogs
Laminx Yellow for the fogs

And the 1st mod!
Wolf Racing Clutch Stop
Maybe I'll do a 4k HDR VR how to video to help contribute to the forum.

I'll have to wait a week or two to get most of this in.

I had a 2007 530i before with a similar n52 engine and an automatic. Its amazing what loosing 600 pounds and switching to a 6mt will do for driving pleasure! Really looking forward to tossing this around in the Dolomites!


-Sean

[cvandenhaute]

Originally Posted by squidge

Yep, running 225/45/17 PSS square here and love it. Best part is a full set of PSS are only like $450-$475.

Did you replace your front rims by 7.5" wide ones or did you keep the original 7" at the front?

[squidge]

Originally Posted by cvandenhaute

Did you replace your front rims by 7.5" wide ones or did you keep the original 7" at the front?

7.5 square.

[cvandenhaute]

Originally Posted by squidge

7.5 square.

Thanks, contemplating buying 2 new 7.5 rims to match the rear...

[JDamian]

SS Section 2 installed.

[markslc1]

Originally Posted by JDamian

SS Section 2 installed.

Was this a sound mod, or does this make power on a 128i? Also have a PE muffler with that?

[JDamian]

Originally Posted by markslc1

Was this a sound mod, or does this make power on a 128i? Also have a PE muffler with that?

Yup, I have both the Section 2 and PE. Both are pretty much sound mods. I was so close to getting a 135i but now I'm saving up for an M2 and calling my 128i good for now. That is until AA headers are back on sale or if I find a deal on a 3 stage IM.

[chris82]

Originally Posted by Kgolf31

First Version of the new exhaust. It's loud. Will need another mufflers.

That merge is beautiful, hows it feel compared to before? The Continental Grand Am 128i cars have the merge in the same place, right after the header.

Can see their exhaust in this thread:
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...4#post25975244

[chris82]

Originally Posted by JDamian

Yup, I have both the Section 2 and PE. Both are pretty much sound mods. I was so close to getting a 135i but now I'm saving up for an M2 and calling my 128i good for now. That is until AA headers are back on sale or if I find a deal on a 3 stage IM.

Fantastic! We are both rocking the same exact setup! How do you like it?

[JDamian]

Originally Posted by chris82

Fantastic! We are both rocking the same exact setup! How do you like it?

Yeah we are. I copied your setup and love the way it sounds. I'll try to get a couple video clips of the nice popping and burble/gurgle or whatever it's called sounds this weekend.

[BlackLizard]

Had all new brakes installed (new rotors, Cool Carbon S/T pads, Bimmerworld SS lines, Motul 5.1 fluid), modified CDV, and White Line RSFB.

Can't wait to test everything out at Lime Rock next week!

[Suhb]

Not installed yet, but I found a barely used set of the 42mm piston calipers from the performance brake package off of ebay. I stripped the whole thing apart and dropped it off for powdercoating. They were able to match the color almost perfectly to the car! Rebuilt the thing and now it's ready to be installed with the SS brake lines. Probably going to do the same to the fronts when the next front brake job is due.

[zapatista]

3 stage intake from a X3 donor.

[HomeIsToronto]

1 more week until i get my 1er...
Already got new rims - RSSW 17" Diamond Gunmetal Grey

Futures:
LCI Blacklines
CF Spoiler
BMWP Exhaust
Depo Headlights

Anything else people would think would think would be good or better than some of the mods mentioned above let me know! Just found this forum and it's getting me very excited!

[Fume]

Originally Posted by Suhb

Not installed yet, but I found a barely used set of the 42mm piston calipers from the performance brake package off of ebay. I stripped the whole thing apart and dropped it off for powdercoating. They were able to match the color almost perfectly to the car! Rebuilt the thing and now it's ready to be installed with the SS brake lines. Probably going to do the same to the fronts when the next front brake job is due.

Hey, what is this 42mm piston calipers? From your post it seems like it's just the rear brake calipers? Does it use the same brake pads and caliper carriers (i.e. everything is the same, just replacing the calipers)? Does it clear our 17" OEM wheels? Let us know what your impressions are when its installed!

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by Fume

Hey, what is this 42mm piston calipers? From your post it seems like it's just the rear brake calipers? Does it use the same brake pads and caliper carriers (i.e. everything is the same, just replacing the calipers)? Does it clear our 17" OEM wheels? Let us know what your impressions are when its installed!

P/Ns 34216768697/8 are what the Performance Brake Kit uses on the back of the 128i. Some E9x 3-series use them from stock. Their Performance Brake kit is just the front calipers. So:

Yes, rear.
Yes, same pads and carriers (and brake lines, wear sensor, anti-rattle clips).
Yes, they clear 17" OEM wheels.

[Fume]

Originally Posted by Suprgnat

P/Ns 34216768697/8 are what the Performance Brake Kit uses on the back of the 128i. Some E9x 3-series use them from stock. Their Performance Brake kit is just the front calipers. So:

Yes, rear.
Yes, same pads and carriers (and brake lines, wear sensor, anti-rattle clips).
Yes, they clear 17" OEM wheels.

Oh interesting. Thanks for the info. Let us know how it is afterwards. Do you need to do any coding to adjust brake bias or something?

Yet one more thing to add to my wish list of things I want, probably whenever my rear brakes/rotors need to be replaced.

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by Fume

Oh interesting. Thanks for the info. Let us know how it is afterwards. Do you need to do any coding to adjust brake bias or something?

Yet one more thing to add to my wish list of things I want, probably whenever my rear brakes/rotors need to be replaced.

Installation instructions say that coding is required. Some people don't do it but I plan to, soon. I imagine it deals at least with brake bias.

[Nixolas]

Finally switched out my aftermarket rims back to OEM.

before:



after:

[andrey_gta]

Merry Christmas fellow n52's

[Suhb]

Friend was driving the car and over steered off the road onto a dirt bank. Ended up costing a pretty penny but my friend covered almost all of the expenses.

Fenders and hood were fine. Undertray got demolished and somehow managed to break the thermostat. Thankfully, I already had a waterpump and thermostat sitting in the garage. Also took the chance to upgrade to the Aero bumper.



Managed to grab a m sport rear bumper in the same color from a forum member, but it had PDC holes. So I got these bumper plugs painted while the car was in for paint.