No 128i Love :(

TheSt|G · 09-23-2014, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

Installed a performance wheel today. A buddy of mine gave me a good deal on this and a v2 electronic one, but he didn't have any of the eletronic install stuff so i don't know if it's even usable. Regardless this one is awesome and i'm a sucker for flat bottom steering wheels.

It feels 1000% better than the non sport original wheel.

Welcome to the wash your hands 10 times a day to keep the wheel clean club.

I use dish soap.

andrey_gta · 09-25-2014, 09:48 AM

I recommend those 1$ hand sanitizer gels and watching where you sneeze. Lol
Edit - not a good idea

TheSt|G · 09-25-2014, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

I recommend those 1$ hand sanitizer gels and watching where you sneeze. Lol

A lot of those have a lotion/leave a residue.

I was actually serious about the dishsoap. Leaves nothing behind.

kobeballer96 · 09-25-2014, 11:33 AM

Dish soap for the hands or the steering wheel????? Lol I need to clean mine just don't know how and don't want to mess it up

TheSt|G · 09-25-2014, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kobeballer96

Dish soap for the hands or the steering wheel????? Lol I need to clean mine just don't know how and don't want to mess it up

Hands to prevent it from getting dirty in the first place.

For cleaning, just get a clean but well used towel(so all the towel lint has been washed out) and wet it with water(not soak it). Put it in your hand without folding it, grab the wheel through the towel, and twist it back and forth. Once you are satisfied, repeat with a dry towel. Smooth all the fibers in a consistent direction. Then leave your windows cracked for the remainder to dry.

andrey_gta · 09-25-2014, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kobeballer96

Dish soap for the hands or the steering wheel????? Lol I need to clean mine just don't know how and don't want to mess it up

Look up Coby wheel webpage- he has a guide using a $3 nail brush. Just be gentle, round motions using finger pressure -no need for wrist. I didnt bother with soap as per his instructions not yet anyway

631twentyeighteye · 09-25-2014, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Hands to prevent it from getting dirty in the first place.

For cleaning, just get a clean but well used towel(so all the towel lint has been washed out) and wet it with water(not soak it). Put it in your hand without folding it, grab the wheel through the towel, and twist it back and forth. Once you are satisfied, repeat with a dry towel. Smooth all the fibers in a consistent direction. Then leave your windows cracked for the remainder to dry.

This is what i did on mine. It helped but it certainly could use more. I also use a toothbrush a bit to get the fibers to come back to life some. Regardless i'm not really too concerned about looks. It's substantially more comfortable to the touch as well as to grip, and with gloves it feels even better.

Mach1er · 09-25-2014, 02:23 PM

Keep some wet wipes in your car for you hands before you touch the wheel :P

TheSt|G · 09-26-2014, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

This is what i did on mine. It helped but it certainly could use more. I also use a toothbrush a bit to get the fibers to come back to life some. Regardless i'm not really too concerned about looks. It's substantially more comfortable to the touch as well as to grip, and with gloves it feels even better.

I'd just do it again. The instructions that Alcantara provides stipulates just water for the vast majority of cleaning.

tenchi99 · 03-22-2015, 09:29 PM

I was in the market for a better performance car than my DD Scion tC for 10 years. I just want to say thanks to everyone because I made my choice on a 128i after reading numerous posts here. It's a 2012 Cashmere Silver 128i w/ M-sport package.

Love driving it. I wouldn't believe it if anyone told me that I'll fall in love with the NA engine sound before. Cheers!

Kgolf31 · 03-23-2015, 08:39 AM

So DiffsOnline Diff is pretty legit. That's all for now

TheSt|G · 03-23-2015, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Kgolf31

So DiffsOnline Diff is pretty legit. That's all for now

Yup, they are good guys over there, and have been for some time.

Nadnadnad · 03-27-2015, 11:54 AM

i feel you , i have the 125i wich is worst but i think its a great car . all my love to your 128i

NorthernDancer · 04-05-2015, 12:19 PM

1. driving gloves: for years and years Europeans (and myself) have used driving gloves $35 at Bav Auto
2. mechanics gloves: ECS Tuning have a new model out, $12.95
3. Golfers gloves: I think you buy in sets of 3, either left or right hand so buy 1 of each.

RedRanger · 04-06-2015, 07:58 AM

There is a new 128i facebook group if any are interested

128i Facebook Group http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1111735

Kgolf31 · 05-11-2015, 08:59 PM

Friend took a video of my launch:

http://vid55.photobucket.com/albums/...psflk5yx1f.mp4

andrey_gta · 05-12-2015, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kgolf31

Friend took a video of my launch:

http://vid55.photobucket.com/albums/...psflk5yx1f.mp4

That's really nice
Do you have a diff here?

Kgolf31 · 05-12-2015, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

That's really nice
Do you have a diff here?

Yes I do.

Prior I had to launch around 2k to avoid massive wheel spin. At that event (NCM Motorsports park, the same surface they use on the track) I had to launch at 3k to 3.5k to prevent the car from bogging

andrey_gta · 05-13-2015, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Kgolf31

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

That's really nice
Do you have a diff here?

Yes I do.

Prior I had to launch around 2k to avoid massive wheel spin. At that event (NCM Motorsports park, the same surface they use on the track) I had to launch at 3k to 3.5k to prevent the car from bogging

How did the diff impact the rear sway bar? I recall you have the M3 e92 one in the back and before mentioned that without diff it's no that good

Kgolf31 · 05-13-2015, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

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Originally Posted by Kgolf31

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

That's really nice
Do you have a diff here?

Yes I do.

Prior I had to launch around 2k to avoid massive wheel spin. At that event (NCM Motorsports park, the same surface they use on the track) I had to launch at 3k to 3.5k to prevent the car from bogging

How did the diff impact the rear sway bar? I recall you have the M3 e92 one in the back and before mentioned that without diff it's no that good

I have a UUC 19mm bar.

I still like it back there. I think the car is more neutral with the diff + rear bar

tvo9 · 05-17-2015, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tenchi99

I was in the market for a better performance car than my DD Scion tC for 10 years. I just want to say thanks to everyone because I made my choice on a 128i after reading numerous posts here. It's a 2012 Cashmere Silver 128i w/ M-sport package.

Love driving it. I wouldn't believe it if anyone told me that I'll fall in love with the NA engine sound before. Cheers!

Ha I upgraded my DD from the same car to the same car like you did, 2007 Scion tC to 2012 128i, except I have a Mini Cooper and a Challenger in between.

Congratulations on your new car!

noobie_8 · 05-25-2015, 02:50 PM

Hey guys, I am new to the forum, new to BMW 1 and even BMW. I realized this was more like an open thread, that's why I am posting here.

I took a 2011 128i coupe for a test drive today. It was one of the cars I always wanted to drive and well I am amazed with the purity of the car.. love at first sight.

The car has 38k miles on it, it has the sports seats and sports suspension (which I couldn't really tell) and it's a CPO from the dealership for $20k.
I didn't really notice any imperfections aside from the rattling sound from the left window.

I just wanna have 20 minutes of joy before and after work aside from weekend trips. Since it's going to be my one and only car the reliability is quite important to me.

I am hoping to hear your advices.. THANKS!!

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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	I recommend those 1$ hand sanitizer gels and watching where you sneeze. Lol Edit - not a good idea __________________ 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 Last edited by andrey_gta; 03-27-2015 at 10:08 PM..
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09-25-2014, 11:33 AM	#950
kobeballer96 Major 175 Rep 1,491 Posts Drives: 6SPD E82 Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (4)	Dish soap for the hands or the steering wheel????? Lol I need to clean mine just don't know how and don't want to mess it up
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09-25-2014, 02:23 PM	#954
Mach1er Lieutenant 86 Rep 524 Posts Drives: '13 128i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Keep some wet wipes in your car for you hands before you touch the wheel :P __________________ '13 128i \| 6MT \| SGM \| Black Boston \| Black Gloss \| Lighting \| Premium \| Tech \| HK \| Anti-Theft \| [CDV-Delete \| Clutch Stop \| 30% Pinnacle] Ordered 2.23 \| Production Begin 3.7 \| Ends 3.15 \| Released to carrier 3.18 \| At port 3.19 \| Departed 3.23 (K-line to Brunswick) \| Arrived 4.7 \| Truck 4.12 \| Dealer 4.19
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tenchi99 Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 128i Coupe CMS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I was in the market for a better performance car than my DD Scion tC for 10 years. I just want to say thanks to everyone because I made my choice on a 128i after reading numerous posts here. It's a 2012 Cashmere Silver 128i w/ M-sport package. Love driving it. I wouldn't believe it if anyone told me that I'll fall in love with the NA engine sound before. Cheers!
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03-23-2015, 08:39 AM	#957
Kgolf31 Brigadier General 459 Rep 4,531 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (4)	So DiffsOnline Diff is pretty legit. That's all for now
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Nadnadnad New Member 3 Rep 13 Posts Drives: BMW 125i (e82) 2009 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: morroco iTrader: (0)	i feel you , i have the 125i wich is worst but i think its a great car . all my love to your 128i
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NorthernDancer Colonel 845 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	Keeping steering wheel clean 1. driving gloves: for years and years Europeans (and myself) have used driving gloves $35 at Bav Auto 2. mechanics gloves: ECS Tuning have a new model out, $12.95 3. Golfers gloves: I think you buy in sets of 3, either left or right hand so buy 1 of each.
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04-06-2015, 07:58 AM	#961
RedRanger Lieutenant 71 Rep 541 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Sedona Red Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (2)	There is a new 128i facebook group if any are interested 128i Facebook Group http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1111735 __________________ 2008 Sedona Red 128i Black Chrome powder coated VMR 710's 18's, Carbon fiber engine bay cover and intake, Carbon fiber interior trim, Demon eyebrows, euro intake, performance brace, black grills, Magnaflow exhaust, Stage 3IM, AA Tune
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Kgolf31 Brigadier General 459 Rep 4,531 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (4)	Friend took a video of my launch: http://vid55.photobucket.com/albums/...psflk5yx1f.mp4
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05-25-2015, 02:50 PM	#968
noobie_8 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: May 2015 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, I am new to the forum, new to BMW 1 and even BMW. I realized this was more like an open thread, that's why I am posting here. I took a 2011 128i coupe for a test drive today. It was one of the cars I always wanted to drive and well I am amazed with the purity of the car.. love at first sight. The car has 38k miles on it, it has the sports seats and sports suspension (which I couldn't really tell) and it's a CPO from the dealership for $20k. I didn't really notice any imperfections aside from the rattling sound from the left window. I just wanna have 20 minutes of joy before and after work aside from weekend trips. Since it's going to be my one and only car the reliability is quite important to me. I am hoping to hear your advices.. THANKS!!
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