New future 1 owner

low135 · 04-30-2018, 10:03 AM

Started to get parts in. Installed these H&R Super Sport springs yesterday. The ride is stiffer which is what I'm used to with the Jetta. Some body parts coming in this week but I'm thinking I'll wait until everything comes in and then vinyl wrap it all

JimVonBaden · 04-30-2018, 11:56 AM

I think the car looks fine, with the exception of those wheels!

chris_flies · 04-30-2018, 12:43 PM

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I think the car looks fine, with the exception of those wheels!

They be needin' some scrubbin'

I shouldn't be talking though...

JimVonBaden · 04-30-2018, 12:44 PM

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They be needin' some scrubbin'

I shouldn't be talking though...

I like my wheels!

chris_flies · 04-30-2018, 12:49 PM

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I like my wheels!

These are the times where I actually like my 5-spokes better...they're very easy to clean. 14-spokes, not so much...

JimVonBaden · 04-30-2018, 01:08 PM

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These are the times where I actually like my 5-spokes better...they're very easy to clean. 14-spokes, not so much...

That's true! Mine are a PITA to clean and keep clean!

low135 · 04-30-2018, 01:31 PM

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I think the car looks fine, with the exception of those wheels!

I know the whole car needs a good detail. Just been enjoying driving it so much. New wheels are in its near future as well

chris_flies · 05-01-2018, 07:09 AM

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I know the whole car needs a good detail. Just been enjoying driving it so much. New wheels are in its near future as well

Good! Cars are meant to be driven!

low135 · 05-04-2018, 06:35 PM

1M front bumper and M4 style spoiler came in

Esteban · 05-04-2018, 06:49 PM

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1M front bumper and M4 style spoiler came in

Let the transformation begin...

low135 · 05-04-2018, 07:06 PM

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1M front bumper and M4 style spoiler came in

Let the transformation begin...

Ooooooh yeah

I've been building this car in my head for a couple years. So it's just a matter of buying parts now haha waiting for a couple more body pieces to come in before I start wrapping it

low135 · 05-16-2018, 03:44 PM

Clay barring the car this saturday and getting it all ready to start the wrap sunday. I've got all my disassembly diy videos saved and ready to take a bunch apart. My goal is to get the whole car minus the bumpers wrapped on sunday.

Matt@EuroJerks · 05-16-2018, 04:03 PM

Nice!!! Wrap it up!!!

rdmarsiii · 05-17-2018, 08:09 AM

Can you elaborate on the fitment of the M4 spoiler? I have an E88 as well, and was worried any aftermarket spoilers wouldn't fit.

elitesales305 · 05-17-2018, 10:25 AM

op.. nice car.. ur gonna love it!
should of got the hard top thou..i regret getting the e88 for lack of aftermarket parts available

low135 · 05-17-2018, 12:19 PM

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Can you elaborate on the fitment of the M4 spoiler? I have an E88 as well, and was worried any aftermarket spoilers wouldn't fit.

From the top, the spoiler sits snug against the trunk entirely. I've seen some mention that the sides had trouble lifting but with heat and good 3M tape, that shouldn't be an issue. If you're looking at it from underneath, you will notice a small gap from the back of the trunk to the spoiler. Not really a big deal to me as it's not visible and won't affect anything with good tape

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op.. nice car.. ur gonna love it!
should of got the hard top thou..i regret getting the e88 for lack of aftermarket parts available

Outside of a roll cage, there doesn't seem to be much missing? I've seen a couple guys running trimmed E82 trunks on the E88. Spoilers work with a little massaging and 3M tape.

The joy of blasting around with the top down far outweighs the benefits of the coupe for me at least

Esteban · 05-17-2018, 12:26 PM

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The joy of blasting around with the top down far outweighs the benefits of the coupe for me at least

Never been much of a vert guy myself (never owned one) but I gotta say it sounds like fun.

low135 · 05-17-2018, 12:46 PM

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Never been much of a vert guy myself (never owned one) but I gotta say it sounds like fun.

I came from a couple s2000's before my Jetta so it was something I missed in the 6 years of having that. I can't wait to really hear the exhaust on the 1 with the top down.

Gangplank · 05-20-2018, 01:22 PM

Welcome to the fast side of things. I bet the 135i makes the Jetta feel slow. Ha! I'm curious to see how your build comes out this round. Low vs. performance?

low135 · 06-23-2018, 03:27 PM

So, thought I'd just use this as my "build" thread. Just a place to post updates on what's been done to the 1 so far. I've been blacking out the chrome line trim and the interior "wood", had bumper and spoiler painted/installed, front lip installed and then destroyed in 20 minutes, and just had tires mounted on the VMR

methodz · 06-23-2018, 05:51 PM

Sucks about that lip. It just sticks out way too far. I break that in 10 seconds the second I drive out of my driveway. Still looks good without it.

low135 · 06-23-2018, 06:20 PM

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Sucks about that lip. It just sticks out way too far. I break that in 10 seconds the second I drive out of my driveway. Still looks good without it.

I'm chalking it up to my mounting it possibly incorrectly. We'll see, there's another on its way. I guess if I bust that one I'll know lol

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low135 Banned 2211 Rep 1,285 Posts Drives: E88 135i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Clearwater iTrader: (0)	Started to get parts in. Installed these H&R Super Sport springs yesterday. The ride is stiffer which is what I'm used to with the Jetta. Some body parts coming in this week but I'm thinking I'll wait until everything comes in and then vinyl wrap it all Attached Images
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low135 Banned 2211 Rep 1,285 Posts Drives: E88 135i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Clearwater iTrader: (0)	1M front bumper and M4 style spoiler came in Attached Images
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05-16-2018, 03:44 PM	#34
low135 Banned 2211 Rep 1,285 Posts Drives: E88 135i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Clearwater iTrader: (0)	Clay barring the car this saturday and getting it all ready to start the wrap sunday. I've got all my disassembly diy videos saved and ready to take a bunch apart. My goal is to get the whole car minus the bumpers wrapped on sunday.
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Matt@EuroJerks Lieutenant 496 Rep 476 Posts Drives: 2021 Jeep Cherokee Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	Nice!!! Wrap it up!!!
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rdmarsiii New Member 5 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: TX Panhandle iTrader: (0)	Can you elaborate on the fitment of the M4 spoiler? I have an E88 as well, and was worried any aftermarket spoilers wouldn't fit.
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elitesales305 shmo 383 Rep 1,026 Posts Drives: honda Join Date: May 2017 Location: no where iTrader: (0)	op.. nice car.. ur gonna love it! should of got the hard top thou..i regret getting the e88 for lack of aftermarket parts available __________________ No sig
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Gangplank Brigadier General 1541 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2011 e82 135i n55 Sport w/ DCT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vero Beach, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Welcome to the fast side of things. I bet the 135i makes the Jetta feel slow. Ha! I'm curious to see how your build comes out this round. Low vs. performance? __________________ 2011 135i w/ DCT \| ZSP Sport Pkg \| PPK \| Ohlins R
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06-23-2018, 03:27 PM	#42
low135 Banned 2211 Rep 1,285 Posts Drives: E88 135i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Clearwater iTrader: (0)	Updates So, thought I'd just use this as my "build" thread. Just a place to post updates on what's been done to the 1 so far. I've been blacking out the chrome line trim and the interior "wood", had bumper and spoiler painted/installed, front lip installed and then destroyed in 20 minutes, and just had tires mounted on the VMR Attached Images
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06-23-2018, 05:51 PM	#43
methodz First Lieutenant 40 Rep 393 Posts Drives: '12 Le Mans 135i Vert Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Hollywood iTrader: (3)	Sucks about that lip. It just sticks out way too far. I break that in 10 seconds the second I drive out of my driveway. Still looks good without it.
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