Jackp0t's CMS 135i progession thread transition to the first of its kind Widebody

[guru_method]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-1-SERIES...tWaaad&vxp=mtr

Are those the faces you bought?

[jackp0t]

Originally Posted by LeMansBeauty

I always look forward to your posts of new updates. I will eventually be going full oem 1m wide body as well. I see your also in Van!

Thanks man! Yup hopefully by the time you go 1m our dollar is in better shape!

Originally Posted by Glossworks

The weather is getting better. We should get a little Van get together with local 1ers when this car is complete!

Im so down!

Originally Posted by guru_method

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-1-SERIES...tWaaad&vxp=mtr

Are those the faces you bought?

I think so

[jackp0t]

Finally got everything to the walnut blasting



Started taking apart


No you dont need to remove the bumper and fender .lol



Checked the oil catch can and its working like it should




Trying my hardest to be neat from now on oh and stella's for the troubles/headaches.



Unfortunately the bulbs in both work light sdecided to shit bricks halfway thru the job!
Had to stop until i get the proper lighting





At 105k km - 65k miles










Got danm! Im glad im doing this

[Dre's One]

First time I've seen beer from my country on here haha

Great thread and build, can't wait to see the result!

[jackp0t]

Originally Posted by Dre's One

First time I've seen beer from my country on here haha

Great thread and build, can't wait to see the result!

Stella's are the bomb! havent drink any other beer since i tried it

Thanks bud its getting pretty close to the finish line

[guru_method]

That one looks especially nasty! I have to get this done too

[jackp0t]

Originally Posted by guru_method

That one looks especially nasty! I have to get this done too

Man i just finished it and my whole body is pretty much in pain!

Ive put in probably 9-10 hours or so 4-5 hours being the first
intake hole



The first hour so 2nd guessing my self if the valve is fully closed or not
Coming from honda you turn the crank to play with the valves manually i couldnt apply that to the 1er since there more work to be done if i go that route.lol
I finally stop being paranoid and did the starter way and it worked like a charm!

The reason it took me hours on the first one was because i had not exp just yet! It had to follow how everyone does it from the DIY
So i probably walnut blasted that hole 5x and still alot of carbon build left. I decided to spray carb cleaner and viola! carbon build soften and the next walnut blast clean everything right of! I should have figure that out sooner but like i said no exp so i had to follow step by step!



2nd time around i applied what i learned from the first and i was able to cut the time and effort!
I did my own method this time instead of walnut blastingfrom the getgo i soak it with carb cleaner and break it down first
This is after the first walnut blast


I was able to cut the walnut blasting to just 2-3x

by the 3rd i felt like a pro at the point had the perfect rhythm going
I use a combination of tools


I use a siphone to suck excessive amount of the carb cleaner and carbon.
Seeing as its combustive i was scared of making the shop vacuum bomb!.haha




until i hit cylinder 6 and broke the tool!!


I got to comfortable with it lol next time would opt for the aluminum version.


After its all done my whole body was in pain muscle , joints everywhere!
This helped a bit ahah


But its totally worth it at then end knowing it will drive even better!

[guru_method]

Wow, they came out really clean. Thanks for the tip on using chemical first to soften it up. How many pounds of Walnut did you buy/use?

[jackp0t]

Your welcome!
Ive bought a big bag but ive probably use only quarter from it
And because of my method ive use more on the first intake hole than all 5 combined

I got so much left over ughhhh

[AForceNinja]

Ive heard they fixed the problem on the N55. I wonder how bad mine are...just about to hit 100K

[jackp0t]

Only way to find out! I also read that its not that bad the n55 compared to the n54

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by jackp0t

Only way to find out! I also read that its not that bad the n55 compared to the n54

How much did all the tools/kit cost for the walnut blast? I need to do mine. Debating having my shop do it again vs a DIY. Thanks.

[jackp0t]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

How much did all the tools/kit cost for the walnut blast? I need to do mine. Debating having my shop do it again vs a DIY. Thanks.

Everything minus the air compressor i paid around 200$ since i bought most of the tools last black friday lol

My next update is why you should DIY if you are able to!

I dont know if its normal but i seem to develop an OCD attitude as of late.lmao
Its annoying but in this case i welcomed it

In my first initial post as you can see in the pics it already look clean but that wasnt the case.
Thanks to an OCD syndromes

I kept at it with the cleaning the valve guide hole and there is so much carbon left stuck overthere!
I use a combination of pick sets ( dont sleep on those liquidation stores they got some hidden useful tools for cheap)







All Good!!


with maintenance out the way time to mod

[jackp0t]

Decided to stop dicking around and put everything back.lol

[spoiler]


Checked the oil filter housing gasket job i did last year. Its still good!


You know that saying " you learn something new everyday"
Welp i learned that the hood latch is perfect hook to hang a work light!


Being as this was my first time and this particular job when done wrong can be mighty costly.
I was scared to start the car up. Legit my heart was beating fast.haha



I was so relieved when it did start whewww!
But for a moment i thought i mess something up because it was louder than how i remembered it!
First thought came to mind was "oh no perhaps i blasted walnut in the combustion chamber :fuuuuu:
Then i realized that i havent put the valve plastic cover yet. lol
Yup like to some other cars the plastic cover is just that a plastic cover to make the bay nicer
But to the bmw it also dampens the sound of the engine to make it quieter because direction injection (loudness)
[/spoiler]



Overall experience i will rate it @ 7/10 in difficulty because first time
but just like with anything 2nd time around will a breeze :drunk:

with maintenance out the way its mod time!:victory:

[jackp0t]

With maintenance out the way and the weather is getting better i believe its time

[ShocknAwe]

Nice. Are you going to get a M rear bumper (replica or OEM)?

[Dylanize]

Originally Posted by AForceNinja

Ive heard they fixed the problem on the N55. I wonder how bad mine are...just about to hit 100K

Just looked at my N55 at 73k and they are no where near as bad as OPs N54.

However I plan on doing it around 100k, because while it's not that bad it is still a significant build up. Wish i snapped pics looking back at that...

[suspenceful]

This build just keeps getting better and better. Car looks great.

Thanks for the walnut blasting tips. I bought everything to do mine this weekend. I'll try the carb cleaner and post updates in my build thread.

[jackp0t]

Originally Posted by Dylanize

Just looked at my N55 at 73k and they are no where near as bad as OPs N54.

However I plan on doing it around 100k, because while it's not that bad it is still a significant build up. Wish i snapped pics looking back at that...

If that was me even if its not that bad at 75k I would still do it im already halfway thru the labor!.
Plus for what i discover with carbc cleaner you can clean it out w/o the walnut as an alternative specially you said its that bad carb cleaner will definitely suffice.

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Nice. Are you going to get a M rear bumper (replica or OEM)?

Thanks man! For now i will stick with stock bumper i dont wanna keep adding stuff to do on my plate. haha I would like to enjoy it this summer and back again this winter

I would prefer in this order
*Revozsport raze GT retrofitted with half of the flare (easier to do since its frp PLUS its fresh and more agressive)
*Oem 1M rear bumper retrofitted with half of the flare (harder to do because its made of poly/plastic
* Rep 1m rear bumper (easiest to do since the 2nd piece of the flare will bolt right in )

Originally Posted by suspenceful

This build just keeps getting better and better. Car looks great.

Thanks for the walnut blasting tips. I bought everything to do mine this weekend. I'll try the carb cleaner and post updates in my build thread.

Thanks man i a appreciate that
I believe that's one of the purpose of the forum is to share knowledge as i did with others!
I also got my inspiration of the splitter from you so thanks awell!

Looking forwards to it! the only hardest and nerve wracking part of the walnut is making sure the valves are closed

[suspenceful]

Originally Posted by jackp0t

Thanks man i a appreciate that
I believe that's one of the purpose of the forum is to share knowledge as i did with others!
I also got my inspiration of the splitter from you so thanks awell!

Looking forwards to it! the only hardest and nerve wracking part of the walnut is making sure the valves are closed

Nice!

How do you know for sure when the valve is completely closed? Any tips? I've never done anything like this before and don't want carb cleaner or walnuts getting in my motor! I am getting the remote starter so I don't have to turn the crank.

[acoustix]

You need to get an m3 power dome
Hood!!! It would look straight bitchen

[fatarayyy]

sexy ass car man, but sure we need more pics