TiAg 128i M Sport, after suspension and detail

128GP · 05-19-2014, 07:44 PM

Had some suspension work and wheels put in a few weeks ago. I finally got around to detailing the car, it proceeded to rain today

Anyway here are the details...

2011 MSport 6 sp Leather/Xenons
BMWPE
Bilstein B8's
Swift Springs
Apex Arc-8 18 x 8.5 +45 square (Anthracite)
Conti ExtremeContact DW 235/40 square

Detail included a wash, dry, clay, polish and wax.

speedbird · 05-19-2014, 08:26 PM

Love those wheels

houtan · 05-19-2014, 08:41 PM

Nice! I am installing the same shock and spring combo. Quick question, did you have to use a spacer in the front? I'm hearing tbe bilstein's have a slightly thicker body which may cause rubbing in the front.

128GP · 05-19-2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by houtan

Nice! I am installing the same shock and spring combo. Quick question, did you have to use a spacer in the front? I'm hearing tbe bilstein's have a slightly thicker body which may cause rubbing in the front.

no spacers. I told my shop that installed it, if there was a problem with rubbing to call me. When i arrived to pick it up, they said i was good, no rubbing. I inspected during the detail, didnt see any markings to indicate otherwise.

houtan · 05-19-2014, 10:01 PM

Thanks. Looking forward to getting my springs and bilsteins installed.

bmw1racer · 05-19-2014, 10:57 PM

You might want to keep a wary eye on those metal tire valve caps: there have been instances where they've seized with the aluminum valves due to galvanic corrosion.

128GP · 05-20-2014, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw1racer

You might want to keep a wary eye on those metal tire valve caps: there have been instances where they've seized with the aluminum valves due to galvanic corrosion.

Another thing to worry about. Are we talking years to seize? Months?

inFamousKicks · 05-20-2014, 06:24 AM

Looks awesome!

TheSt|G · 05-20-2014, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 128GP

Another thing to worry about. Are we talking years to seize? Months?

Generally, a "season" so to speak when swapping summers and winters. ie: Put on summers, check tire pressure, run summers for the season, take summers off, put on winters, run for winter, take winters off, mount summers, go to check tire pressure, seized valve cap.

tuphdc · 05-20-2014, 09:48 AM

where does the baby go?

128GP · 05-20-2014, 06:56 PM

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where does the baby go?

in the back! Seat fits fine. Granted, it was only once, and there are zero plans to have wife and baby in car at the same time, but dont feel pressured to trade the sports car in for a day care shuttle (unless its a ctsv wagon

Kgolf31 · 05-20-2014, 07:02 PM

Nice car, almost looks exactly like mine except I run ET40 in Hyper Silver and a bit lower suspension setup.

I absolutely love the M Sport Package on a TiAg car. Expect I'm a bit biased as well

128GP · 05-20-2014, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Generally, a "season" so to speak when swapping summers and winters. ie: Put on summers, check tire pressure, run summers for the season, take summers off, put on winters, run for winter, take winters off, mount summers, go to check tire pressure, seized valve cap.

Thanks STig, should i just swap them with some cheapo rubbers from the grocery store?

TheSt|G · 05-21-2014, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 128GP

Thanks STig, should i just swap them with some cheapo rubbers from the grocery store?

You can get valve stem caps at the grocery store?

128GP · 05-21-2014, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

You can get valve stem caps at the grocery store?

ShopRite !!

swagon · 05-21-2014, 04:41 PM

Looks awesome!

128wht · 05-21-2014, 04:46 PM

Hi 128 GP who did your install

128GP · 05-21-2014, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 128wht

Hi 128 GP who did your install

BimmerClinic in Avenel (Woodbridge)

vma1788 · 05-21-2014, 09:42 PM

Great looking car. I love the fogs. Wonder how involved it would be to install on my 135.

Overpar56 · 05-21-2014, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 128GP

ShopRite !!

Steal them off an Audi

Isdaako · 05-22-2014, 07:42 AM

Sweet wheels!

SAM135iAM · 05-22-2014, 09:11 AM

wheel, tire, suspension setup + your color combo + the cleanness = such a tastefully modded car!

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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)	Nice car, almost looks exactly like mine except I run ET40 in Hyper Silver and a bit lower suspension setup. I absolutely love the M Sport Package on a TiAg car. Expect I'm a bit biased as well
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SAM135iAM Lieutenant 51 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 11' 135i DCT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dallas Texas iTrader: (0)	wheel, tire, suspension setup + your color combo + the cleanness = such a tastefully modded car!
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