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

WDE82 · 02-26-2017, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by zx10guy

Well, there are two things it does protect against that leaving a car out exposed will eventually damage the paint. One is UV damage/paint fade. Second is bird crap.

It's real easy to see which cars are kept garaged meaning away from the elements and ones that weren't. While a car cover doesn't substitute for a covered garage, I feel depending on circumstances it's better than leaving the car exposed.

You couldn't tell my E46 was left outside for the last 5 years if you tried. Like I said, just keep it waxed. It's easy to see what cars weren't taken care of and ones that were not.

Sam_M · 02-26-2017, 11:18 AM

New coils and plugs

sprp85 · 02-26-2017, 02:55 PM

Swapped on a 135i bumper with OEM fogs, grills and 128i Msport only brake ducts (Had to get them shipped from Germany...)

sandlion · 02-26-2017, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sprp85

Swapped on a 135i bumper with OEM fogs, grills and 128i Msport only brake ducts (Had to get them shipped from Germany...)

pics? sounds cool

crowtrobot · 02-27-2017, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sprp85

Swapped on a 135i bumper with OEM fogs, grills and 128i Msport only brake ducts (Had to get them shipped from Germany...)

Interested in these - part #?

Also, did you get 135i fender liners or just cut into the existing? Looks like there's a faint punchout where the ducts should go on the 128i, but it could be my imagination.

Matticus91 · 02-27-2017, 08:14 AM

Drove it for the first time in close to 3 weeks.

Feelsgoodman

sprp85 · 02-27-2017, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sandlion

pics? sounds cool

Its basically a 128 M-Sport bumper replica

I can snap some pics of the duct (Not an super effective one, but my goal was to make it as OEM as possible)

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Originally Posted by crowtrobot

Interested in these - part #?

Also, did you get 135i fender liners or just cut into the existing? Looks like there's a faint punchout where the ducts should go on the 128i, but it could be my imagination.

I just cut into existing liner by first laying it on to the liner and tracing the shape. Followed by cutting it slightly larger than traced size, with Dremel tool. The ducts are holding up good (Went through bumpy city roads & cruised at 90+ mph) so far.

The ducts are semi-stablized when they meet the fog light grills on the bumper, as it kind of slides onto the grills. However, for added security, you could hang it with a zip-tie through an existing hole on the bumper carrier.

Part numbers are:

51-74-8-046-327
AIR DUCT, BRAKE, LEFT

51-74-8-046-328
AIR DUCT, BRAKE, RIGHT

You can find them on Schmiedmann (Total shipped price was ~$75, and it took them about 2 weeks as they are not common items to be sitting on the shelves I believe).

I had no luck on finding those parts anywhere within the states, wouldn't even show up in getbmwparts catalog.

Stewy_604 · 02-27-2017, 01:22 PM

Cleaned the 1'er inside and out, which was much needed. And finally got around to installing my JB4. Running on map 1 for now, hoping to throw on the VRSF cat-less DP this week or next.

Yeineken · 02-27-2017, 04:13 PM

Finished the fenders.

The blue really pops against the BSM, but most the time it reminds me of a slightly darker SGM. Can't wait to get started on the bumper and then the rest of the car.

Stewy_604 · 02-27-2017, 05:27 PM

Ordered LCI Blacklines... Best way to cure the Monday blues? Order car parts!

Esteban · 02-27-2017, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewy_604

Ordered LCI Blacklines... Best way to cure the Monday blues? Order car parts!

Nice upgrade!

c1pher · 02-27-2017, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WDE82

I mean it's not like it's going to destroy the car. Just IMO it's not adding protection. Car paint is extremely resilient. Just wash and wax it. It'll last a very long time even out doors 100%.

I had just got it clay barred, some correction and waxed. I was expecting rain so wanted to enjoy it clean for a few extra days. The cover isn't intended for long term storage. But I don't have a garage since I moved to DC.

ianc · 02-27-2017, 09:08 PM

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Finished the fenders

Respect to you man. That looks like an immense amount of scary work to tackle! Fenders are looking great though...

ianc

crowtrobot · 02-27-2017, 09:20 PM

Installed M-sport wheel and got my AA headers running smoothly over the weekend. Also gave the car a bath!

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Matticus91 · 02-28-2017, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Yeineken

Finished the fenders.

The blue really pops against the BSM, but most the time it reminds me of a slightly darker SGM. Can't wait to get started on the bumper and then the rest of the car.

That wrap looks fantastic! Can I ask what brand and where you got it?

1and1 · 02-28-2017, 09:19 AM

Matt, don't you wrap Tobias...

I'd have to drive up there & peel it back off myself, and would be obligated to take your wheels back home with me to teach you a lesson... :P

Yeineken · 02-28-2017, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

Matt, don't you wrap Tobias...

I'd have to drive up there & peel it back off myself, and would be obligated to take your wheels back home with me to teach you a lesson... :P

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

That wrap looks fantastic! Can I ask what brand and where you got it?

Arlon Gloss Thundercloud Metallic. I got it from Metro Restyling. Here are their other metallic wraps. http://www.metrorestyling.com/Arlon-...m-s/361746.htm

I think the real key to a successful wrap is picking a color that looks like an oem option. The metallic effect helps it even more. Only reason I'm wrapping is because it was cheaper to wrap the whole car than to just paint 3 body panels, and a new color for a while is nice.

desertman123 · 02-28-2017, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Stewy_604

Ordered LCI Blacklines... Best way to cure the Monday blues? Order car parts!

Was it one of those days where you wake up and immediately think, "yeah I'm ordering those today."

1and1 · 02-28-2017, 10:09 AM

The wrap is a gorgeous color, love the metallic in it and can't wait to see the whole car done and out in the sunlight!

Just picking on Matt cause that carbon black is also a great color and rare enough I'd hate to see it covered up... (stern look...)

Stewy_604 · 02-28-2017, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by desertman123

Was it one of those days where you wake up and immediately think, "yeah I'm ordering those today."

Pretty much...haha!

1and1 · 02-28-2017, 10:13 AM

heh- The Wife hates it when I have those days!

Stewy_604 · 02-28-2017, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

heh- The Wife hates it when I have those days!

Mine usually does too, but since this is her daily driver...it made her smile. I sold my Audi last week and am making the 135i my next project.

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Stewy_604 First Lieutenant 77 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 2011 E82 135i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	Cleaned the 1'er inside and out, which was much needed. And finally got around to installing my JB4. Running on map 1 for now, hoping to throw on the VRSF cat-less DP this week or next. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey - BMS JB4, VRSF 3.5" catless DP, Berk exhaust, BMS intake, ER CP, Eibach Pro-Kit, H&R spacers, black kidneys, Blacklines, LUX angel eyes 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White - MPBK w/ F85 rotors & Carbotech pads, ACS Springs/Links, iND reflector deletes, iND black roundels, MP black kidneys, M50D grille inserts 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750 - too much to list
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