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

low135 · 06-23-2018, 04:54 PM

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In somewhat better news, the wheels and tires are on. I say somewhat because the rear drivers side tire rubs quite a bit. I had to get larger tires than I had planned but not a terrible thing. 50 miles later, no tire or quarter damage. I'll probably just throw half a degree or one degree of camber at it. Should do the trick

Looks great man. Excuse my ignorance if you mentioned this earlier already, what sizes for your wheels and tires did you do? And what offset on the wheels? General rule of thumb for fitment on these cars is 225 max up front and 255 max rear without rubbing

18x8.5+45 on 215/40 and 18x9.5+45 on 245/40

With the height I'm at and me in the driver's seat, the driver's side rear sits down just enough to be right against the fender. I didn't even drive home with my other wheels because we knew they'd make the rubbing worse lol I didn't realize the quarter was THAT thick. it's like half an inch or more. It's not a catastrophe though, simple fix of either camber or a tiny pull. The car is going wide later this year/early next so I'm not really all that concerned as the quarters will be cut..

Gangplank · 06-23-2018, 08:36 PM

Nothing. Car didn't move today. Seems like a Saturday theme lately

chris_flies · 06-23-2018, 09:17 PM

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Nothing. Car didn't move today. Seems like a Saturday theme lately

Mine moved to put my floor mats back in and to vacuum the carpets, it was a nice day to do stuff. Then, it moved again just now for a nice evening drive after a freak thunderstorm (taking advantage of minimal traffic). It was sublime.

low135 · 06-24-2018, 08:05 AM

What are people using for low dust brake pads? New wheels are already covered

Gray_Panther · 06-24-2018, 08:43 AM

Bald rear Hankook tires, rain and freshly paved huge empty parking lot....yeah i decided to try my hand at drifting!
Started in first and ended up doing a 720 which was a blast!
Tried to hold a drift in first but couldn't last more than two seconds before the car corrected itself.
Tried again in second gear with the Scandinavian flick with same results. I am able to go sideways but unable to hold it.
But I had an amazing time, my body was pumped on adrenaline and I was shaking from excitement!
The day prior was dry and I got my fiance's blood rushing by getting a little sideways in second gear. She grabbed the oh shit handle as soon as the traction broke.

chris_flies · 06-24-2018, 08:55 AM

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What are people using for low dust brake pads? New wheels are already covered

Porterfield R-4S, Akebono Ceramic, Posi Quiet Ceramic, Cool Carbons, etc.

I've heard especially fantastic things about the Porterfields.

Mandinca · 06-24-2018, 09:17 AM

Does anyone know which E code in INPA to use to code injectors for E88....since E88 or E82 isn't an option....

low135 · 06-24-2018, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

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What are people using for low dust brake pads? New wheels are already covered

Porterfield R-4S, Akebono Ceramic, Posi Quiet Ceramic, Cool Carbons, etc.

I've heard especially fantastic things about the Porterfields.

Thanks Chris! Always a big help for a noob

chris_flies · 06-24-2018, 09:58 AM

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What are people using for low dust brake pads? New wheels are already covered

Porterfield R-4S, Akebono Ceramic, Posi Quiet Ceramic, Cool Carbons, etc.

I've heard especially fantastic things about the Porterfields.

Thanks Chris! Always a big help for a noob

Noob?!

1and1 · 06-24-2018, 12:14 PM

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What are people using for low dust brake pads? New wheels are already covered

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Porterfield R-4S, Akebono Ceramic, Posi Quiet Ceramic, Cool Carbons, etc.

EBC Red's are a very popular option as well.

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desertman123 · 06-24-2018, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

Porterfield R-4S, Akebono Ceramic, Posi Quiet Ceramic, Cool Carbons, etc.

I've heard especially fantastic things about the Porterfields.

I really like my Akebono. No idea how they'd hold up at AutoX

swagon · 06-24-2018, 05:45 PM

Parked it for the first time next to its new stablemate.

gjm120 · 06-24-2018, 06:00 PM

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What are people using for low dust brake pads? New wheels are already covered

Also have Akebono. Initial bite isn't there which is no big deal after you get used to it. I think ultimate stopping is about the same as OEM. I've begun to like the more linear feel to braking.

Gangplank · 06-24-2018, 07:53 PM

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What are people using for low dust brake pads? New wheels are already covered

Porterfield R-4S, Akebono Ceramic, Posi Quiet Ceramic, Cool Carbons, etc.

I've heard especially fantastic things about the Porterfields.

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Porterfield R-4S, Akebono Ceramic, Posi Quiet Ceramic, Cool Carbons, etc.

I've heard especially fantastic things about the Porterfields.

I really like my Akebono. No idea how they'd hold up at AutoX

I have the Cool Carbons. Be forewarned they take warming up. The first stop each day when cold they work at 50-60%. After that they are good. They are lower dust but they still turn the silver rims a nasty bronze'ish over time.

I'll probably try Akebono next if I can find them for the 135i

chris_flies · 06-24-2018, 08:36 PM

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I have the Cool Carbons. They are lower dust but they still turn the silver rims a nasty bronze'ish over time.

I'll probably try Akebono next if I can find them for the 135i

I got the EBC's over Cool Carbon S/T Plus pads. Now, I'm eyeing the Porterfield R4-S' big brother, the R-4 as my next track pad (AN ACTUAL RACE PAD

). Cool thing is, the compounds are similar enough between the two that you can reportedly swap the two on the same set of rotors without issue.

JayPichardo · 06-24-2018, 08:46 PM

Added spacers

HyeWarrior · 06-24-2018, 10:18 PM

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Parked it for the first time next to its new stablemate.

I demand more pics

bmw1racer · 06-24-2018, 10:51 PM

Changed the air filter for the first time. Why BMW made it such a convoluted process defies logic.

Gangplank · 06-25-2018, 02:07 AM

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Changed the air filter for the first time. Why BMW made it such a convoluted process defies logic.

Is the 128 different? On the 135 it's not too bad. A bit cumbersome to get the clips unclipped. But otherwise not much to it.

Edit: just looked through the 128i diy. Whoa that does look annoying.

asiflicious · 06-25-2018, 02:57 AM

Hit 45k miles on my way home from work. In a month and 4 days will mark my 1 year anniversary with this car. Now if only I could find a girl that would be as good to me as this car was for this long

WDE82 · 06-25-2018, 09:26 AM

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Is the 128 different? On the 135 it's not too bad. A bit cumbersome to get the clips unclipped. But otherwise not much to it.

Edit: just looked through the 128i diy. Whoa that does look annoying.

You have to remove the air box. Not really a big deal, but it's annoying for a filter.

Dthltm · 06-25-2018, 09:40 AM

Got my car back from service king over the weekend. $5k in repairs!

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