My 128i Project

jabwind51 · 11-20-2009, 11:00 AM

so are you gonna try the PBX tune?! then that would be the ultimate 128i.

and so what's the power loss on the dyno, 15%?

pushkin · 11-20-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jabwind51

so are you gonna try the PBX tune?! then that would be the ultimate 128i.

and so what's the power loss on the dyno, 15%?

Yes, I would defiantly want to get the power box.
I am going to get it after I take the car in for its first service

I will redyno and post the numbers again

As for the power loss I am not 100% sure, its different on every car and every dyno. But i think its close to 15%.

I can ask my tuner see what he says.

lopealle · 11-20-2009, 05:26 PM

im subscribed on this project

Yuzi · 11-20-2009, 10:58 PM

damn~ I thought i had one of the the fastest 128i now he's gonna beat me! =) j/k go for it man!! good stuff

pushkin · 01-17-2010, 12:38 PM

135i bumper

Installed a 135i bumper on the car this month... Installation was pretty straight forward. Although 3 of screws at the bottom of the bumper did not align. Other than that everything was a straight bolt on.

Yuzi · 01-17-2010, 10:59 PM

very nice bumper!! next mod u need Xenon i guess =)

pushkin · 01-18-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Phiberglass

Looks good Pushkin! What was the problem with the holes on the bottom? I have a 135 bumper coming as well and will be doing the install next week.

There are 7 holes at the bottom of the bumper, 3 middle ones simply did not align to the holes on the bottom of the car.

Let me know how your install goes

pushkin · 01-18-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Phiberglass

Did you end up drilling new holes, or skipping over those? Will do!

Just talked to the guy I bought the bumper from, turns out he forgot to ship the peice for the under body lol so thats why it doesn't align... i'll let you know when i get it.

Alow · 01-19-2010, 11:39 AM

Nice! I wonder how mine compares with the BMW perf intake and exhaust. I really should put it on a dyno.

pushkin · 01-19-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Alow

Nice! I wonder how mine compares with the BMW perf intake and exhaust. I really should put it on a dyno.

It would be nice to see

but it would be hard to compare, simply because every dyno will give you different results.

my tuner put together this video to show the difference between the dynojet dyno and the dynapack dyno (which I used)

1ntense_Rocket · 01-19-2010, 04:16 PM

Looks good Pushkin! we should have a 1er meeting in Toronto sometime =P

1ntense_Rocket · 01-19-2010, 04:18 PM

any problems with back pressure with your exhaust system? i had a muffler delete on my 1er about 5 months ago, i took it off because i felt that i lossed lots of torque in the lower end, but wasn't too loud because i kept the resonators.

pushkin · 01-19-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1ntense_Rocket

any problems with back pressure with your exhaust system? i had a muffler delete on my 1er about 5 months ago, i took it off because i felt that i lossed lots of torque in the lower end, but wasn't too loud because i kept the resonators.

You can check the before and after dyno sheets to see the difference at WOT. Personally I don't feel any "loss of back pressure". Considering that the exhuast first has to pass through the 2 cats on the headers and through the stock muffler I doubt there will be any "loss of back pressure". But if you have any concern check the dyno sheets.

Stock vs Intake:
http://www.dynamotorsports.ca/dynogr...iInjenDyno.jpg

Intake and Exhaust:
http://www.dynamotorsports.ca/dynogr...xh128iDyno.jpg

1ntense_Rocket · 01-20-2010, 02:02 AM

i'm so jealous of you =P wait till you get PBX tune in!

pushkin · 01-20-2010, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 1ntense_Rocket

i'm so jealous of you =P wait till you get PBX tune in!

I cant wait for the PBX, sooo many good reviews

I just need to wait for my first service

After my first service PBX and back on the dyno I go. Unfortunately it will probably be mid-late summer

Lucky1 · 01-23-2010, 05:36 PM

Does your first dyno say the test was done stock with "0w30 synthetic" ? Is this for real?

Evice · 01-24-2010, 11:47 AM

is 0w30 bad thing?

pushkin · 01-25-2010, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucky1

Does your first dyno say the test was done stock with "0w30 synthetic" ? Is this for real?

Yes.

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Originally Posted by Evice

is 0w30 bad thing?

BMW tend to use "thinner" oil, so 0w30 to my understanding isn't a bad thing, however in saying that I wouldn't just put any old 0w30. I use Amsoil signature Series 0W-30. If anyone (in the Toronto area) wants I can get it for them, I have the dealer’s license from Amsoil, currently I have been using it only for myself and a few buddies of mine.

pushkin · 01-30-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Phiberglass

Hey Pushkin, what'd you end up doing with the screws that didn't match up? Just got my bumper and the inserts going to install tomorrow, I'm weary about the 3 middle holes if they don't line up. Is there another part? Do you need those screws or is it pretty sturdy?

Also, I don't have the headlight washer caps yet, would those be easy to adhesive on with the bumper installed?

I still didn't get the part for the bottom. It was shipping 2 days ago, I should be getting it soon. Right now there is nothing in the middle, however i dont think its anything you should be worrying too much about considering there is about 16 other screws and 4 clips that line up just fine

I will still wait for that other part and install it though, i personally dont like missing screws lol

The headlight washer caps i just glued on actually, with some very strong glue... so far so good

pushkin · 02-01-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Phiberglass

Do you have a part number for that piece by chance? And would those caps be easy to glue with the bumper installed? I'm nit sure how much larger they are to the bumper surface. I'm eager to get this bumper on. Thanks again!

Dont know the part number actually, when i get it (Friday or Monday) I try to see if i can find out.

The caps are a bit tricky simply because they are straight and the bumper is curved... so getting a good contact patch is hard... But i am sure you will manage. I suggest gluing it on, then tape it in place while the glue dries.
Let me know how it goes! fellow 128errr lol

rock1t · 02-04-2010, 06:27 PM

nice job, looks great.
does anyone make cam's? that would help on the high end.

Simon_135i · 02-04-2010, 06:52 PM

Did you get the part yet pushkin???? We are all anxiously waiting =)

11-20-2009, 11:00 AM	#23
jabwind51 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 224 Posts Drives: '10 BMW 130is, '97 BMW M3/4/5 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	so are you gonna try the PBX tune?! then that would be the ultimate 128i. and so what's the power loss on the dyno, 15%?
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Yuzi Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 249 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (0)	damn~ I thought i had one of the the fastest 128i now he's gonna beat me! =) j/k go for it man!! good stuff __________________ Currently driving 2003 HONDA S2000 128i \| Jet Black \| Premium package \| Sport package \| 18" Style 263 \| 6MT \| Injen Intake \| BMS PowerBox \|SOLD
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01-17-2010, 12:38 PM	#27
pushkin Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	135i bumper Installed a 135i bumper on the car this month... Installation was pretty straight forward. Although 3 of screws at the bottom of the bumper did not align. Other than that everything was a straight bolt on. __________________ Last edited by pushkin; 01-17-2010 at 01:30 PM..
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01-17-2010, 10:59 PM	#28
Yuzi Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 249 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (0)	very nice bumper!! next mod u need Xenon i guess =) __________________ Currently driving 2003 HONDA S2000 128i \| Jet Black \| Premium package \| Sport package \| 18" Style 263 \| 6MT \| Injen Intake \| BMS PowerBox \|SOLD
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01-19-2010, 11:39 AM	#31
Alow Lieutenant 38 Rep 456 Posts Drives: E82 128i, F36 430i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (3)	Nice! I wonder how mine compares with the BMW perf intake and exhaust. I really should put it on a dyno.
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01-19-2010, 04:16 PM	#33
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1ntense_Rocket 1ntense_Rocket 28 Rep 301 Posts Drives: BMW 128i sport Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (1)	any problems with back pressure with your exhaust system? i had a muffler delete on my 1er about 5 months ago, i took it off because i felt that i lossed lots of torque in the lower end, but wasn't too loud because i kept the resonators.
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1ntense_Rocket 1ntense_Rocket 28 Rep 301 Posts Drives: BMW 128i sport Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (1)	i'm so jealous of you =P wait till you get PBX tune in!
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01-23-2010, 05:36 PM	#38
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02-04-2010, 06:27 PM	#43
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02-04-2010, 06:52 PM	#44
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