BMW 1 Series Coupe Forum / 1 Series Convertible Forum (1M / tii / 135i / 128i / Coupe / Cabrio / Hatchback) (BMW E82 E88 128i 130i 135i)
 





 

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      01-20-2012, 12:28 PM   #23
Bdh821
Major
44
Rep
1,265
Posts

Drives: 2021 M550i
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: MA

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Artmasterx View Post
Did you get rid of the CTS-V and replace it with a 330xi?
Indeed
Appreciate 0
      01-30-2012, 09:50 AM   #24
arrutled
Colonel
arrutled's Avatar
103
Rep
2,474
Posts

Drives: Olsa
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Western Mass

iTrader: (0)

1, move camber in.
2, new tires
3, beat porsches
__________________

AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
Appreciate 0
      02-05-2012, 02:52 PM   #25
135gofast
First Lieutenant
United_States
20
Rep
336
Posts

Drives: 340ix
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Boston, MA

iTrader: (1)

hey everyone, my 1er make a few autox appearances this season. i drove it at the last event of the season i attended. it was alot more fun than 2 years ago. I can only attribute the difference to the M3 parts up front, that was the only change i made from 2 seasons ago. Yeah, that event really screwed up my off season upgrade plans. Miata upgrades are minimal now and for the 1er:

Looks like i'll be getting new wheels and fatty tires and maybe some stiffer springs. Probably won't go to full coilovers this season, but something just a little stiffer, eibach or h&r.

only 2 months before season starts!
__________________
2017 340ix | White
Appreciate 0
      02-12-2012, 10:07 PM   #26
Bdh821
Major
44
Rep
1,265
Posts

Drives: 2021 M550i
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: MA

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bdh821 View Post
Stuff I already have for my 1,

Rear fog light switch (done)
Shadowline 135i badge
Reinstall BMS WW meth kit
BMS oil catch can
CDV

Although I'm still torn between modding the 1 or selling it and buying a E92 M3.
Now I need to add to the list

Hpautowerks Koni coilovers w/ swift springs
M3 front control arm kit
M3 subframe bushings
Dinan camber plates
Redline ATF
Appreciate 0
      02-12-2012, 10:38 PM   #27
135gofast
First Lieutenant
United_States
20
Rep
336
Posts

Drives: 340ix
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Boston, MA

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bdh821 View Post
Now I need to add to the list

Hpautowerks Koni coilovers w/ swift springs
M3 front control arm kit
M3 subframe bushings
Dinan camber plates
Redline ATF
Sweet! I have to get a drive on those Koni/Swifts.
Who's doing your subframe bushing install? diy?
__________________
2017 340ix | White
Appreciate 0
      02-13-2012, 09:26 AM   #28
Bdh821
Major
44
Rep
1,265
Posts

Drives: 2021 M550i
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: MA

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by 135gofast View Post
Sweet! I have to get a drive on those Koni/Swifts.
Who's doing your subframe bushing install? diy?
Anyone is more then welcome to try my setup out.

I'm not sure about the bushings. BMW quoted me 4.5 hours at $130/hr. Turner quoted me 8 hours @ $100/hr. Maybe a nice friend could help?!
Appreciate 0
      02-13-2012, 12:37 PM   #29
135gofast
First Lieutenant
United_States
20
Rep
336
Posts

Drives: 340ix
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Boston, MA

iTrader: (1)

Rumor has it, having the sfb's installed while also having your coilovers installed, will save you time and $.

i don't have much patience for taking cars apart for 6+ hours; sometimes the $ people charge is quite worth it :-)
__________________
2017 340ix | White
Appreciate 0
      02-13-2012, 04:51 PM   #30
Bdh821
Major
44
Rep
1,265
Posts

Drives: 2021 M550i
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: MA

iTrader: (3)

Myself and a friend are doing the coils ourselves. I don't mine my car being apart so long either since I dont drive it at this time of the year
Appreciate 0
      02-13-2012, 06:25 PM   #31
larryn
Lieutenant General
United_States
2146
Rep
10,176
Posts

Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Seattle

iTrader: (2)

Nice purchases! Wondering why you asked me about my spring compressors. you shouldn't need to take apart or compress the front struts, given the larryn method.
Appreciate 0
      02-13-2012, 06:33 PM   #32
Bdh821
Major
44
Rep
1,265
Posts

Drives: 2021 M550i
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: MA

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by larryn View Post
Nice purchases! Wondering why you asked me about my spring compressors. you shouldn't need to take apart or compress the front struts, given the larryn method.
I have no idea what the Larryn method is.
Appreciate 0
      02-13-2012, 07:10 PM   #33
larryn
Lieutenant General
United_States
2146
Rep
10,176
Posts

Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Seattle

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bdh821 View Post
I have no idea what the Larryn method is.
It's long and extremely involved, and usually results in illegitimate children.
Appreciate 0
      02-13-2012, 11:04 PM   #34
Bdh821
Major
44
Rep
1,265
Posts

Drives: 2021 M550i
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: MA

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by larryn View Post
It's long and extremely involved, and usually results in illegitimate children.
Count me in. When?
Appreciate 0
      02-14-2012, 09:57 AM   #35
bluecat
Lieutenant
bluecat's Avatar
28
Rep
540
Posts

Drives: z4
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: MA

iTrader: (2)

I've had a set of Volk G2's sitting in my garage since last fall. I need to get them refinished and get some new rubber. I can't wait. Also trying to decide what suspension I want to go with. Debating between just going BMW performance or KW v2.
Appreciate 0
      02-14-2012, 12:16 PM   #36
and 1
winter mode
and 1's Avatar
Italy
62
Rep
2,057
Posts

Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Somerville, MA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
1988 BMW M3  [0.00]
2008 135i  [7.50]
Quote:
Originally Posted by larryn View Post
It's long and extremely involved, and usually results in illegitimate children.
giggity
__________________
88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport
08 135: because streetcar

Appreciate 0
      02-14-2012, 12:18 PM   #37
and 1
winter mode
and 1's Avatar
Italy
62
Rep
2,057
Posts

Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Somerville, MA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
1988 BMW M3  [0.00]
2008 135i  [7.50]
Quote:
Originally Posted by bluecat View Post
I've had a set of Volk G2's sitting in my garage since last fall. I need to get them refinished and get some new rubber. I can't wait. Also trying to decide what suspension I want to go with. Debating between just going BMW performance or KW v2.
if you're gonna track or autocross, i'd def go with kw
__________________
88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport
08 135: because streetcar

Appreciate 0
      02-14-2012, 01:18 PM   #38
bluecat
Lieutenant
bluecat's Avatar
28
Rep
540
Posts

Drives: z4
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: MA

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by and 1 View Post
if you're gonna track or autocross, i'd def go with kw
Yeah, that's the question. I want to track it, but I also kind of doubt I'll actually get out. So do I go for a more mild daily driver setup, or the more hard core potential track setup. Each has their pros and cons I guess.
Appreciate 0
      02-14-2012, 09:03 PM   #39
Bdh821
Major
44
Rep
1,265
Posts

Drives: 2021 M550i
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: MA

iTrader: (3)

Maybe check out a setup like mine on hpautowerks.
Appreciate 0
      02-15-2012, 11:56 AM   #40
and 1
winter mode
and 1's Avatar
Italy
62
Rep
2,057
Posts

Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Somerville, MA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
1988 BMW M3  [0.00]
2008 135i  [7.50]
well the adjustability should help somewhat with the ride quality. i think V2s let you adjust height and compression, but not rebound, right? my buddy had V3s on his Z4M and she rode great around town. as smooth as stock? no, but pretty damn good

something tells me dropping 2 grand on a nice new suspension would help motivate you to get your ass out and put it to use
__________________
88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport
08 135: because streetcar

Appreciate 0
      02-17-2012, 09:54 AM   #41
bluecat
Lieutenant
bluecat's Avatar
28
Rep
540
Posts

Drives: z4
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: MA

iTrader: (2)

haha, yeah, could well do that.
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2012, 09:55 AM   #42
bluecat
Lieutenant
bluecat's Avatar
28
Rep
540
Posts

Drives: z4
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: MA

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bdh821 View Post
Maybe check out a setup like mine on hpautowerks.
what's your setup?
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2012, 05:12 PM   #43
Bdh821
Major
44
Rep
1,265
Posts

Drives: 2021 M550i
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: MA

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by bluecat View Post
what's your setup?
Check post #26
Appreciate 0
      02-18-2012, 10:51 AM   #44
135gofast
First Lieutenant
United_States
20
Rep
336
Posts

Drives: 340ix
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Boston, MA

iTrader: (1)

larry,
what's your opinion of replacing stock springs with eibachs? that was your setup for a while, was it better for autox? i liked the height/look of your car with the eibachs and arc8s.

new arc8s arriving this week, big fat sticky rubber too. should be a fun year of autox with 2 differnt cars and some track time in the miata.
__________________
2017 340ix | White
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:31 AM.




1addicts
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST