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

1and1 · 12-25-2018, 07:22 PM

Some suspension part notes for ya to chew on-
I finally got around to taking a few seconds and posting my suspension part number notes

135 suspension refresh parts list

1and1 · 12-25-2018, 08:08 PM

So, spill it! How'd your 1er do this year?

Mine got a tune2air WMA3000B bluetooth kit so I can finally listen to music from my phone- really tickled about this

Also got a nice set of gearwrench ratcheting wrenches that were desperately needed to replace my aging set, and a $50 ECS gift card, of which I'll probably spend some on a storage tray to replace my ash tray...

Bunch of other stuff, but that's pretty much it for car things this year

chris_flies · 12-25-2018, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

So, spill it! How'd your 1er do this year?

Mine got a tune2air WMA3000B bluetooth kit so I can finally listen to music from my phone- really tickled about this

Also got a nice set of gearwrench ratcheting wrenches that were desperately needed to replace my aging set, and a $50 ECS gift card, of which I'll probably spend some on a storage tray to replace my ash tray...

Bunch of other stuff, but that's pretty much it for car things this year

It got a lot of goodies:
- CSS subframe and differential mounts (I'm giddy to install these)
- CSS tall shift knob w/ m-tech shift cap
- CSS m-tech shifter and e-brake boots (Shifter boot went missing somehow)
- Bimmerworld fiberglass sunroof delete panel
- $50 Pep Boys Gift Card (Will probably go towards a new battery or some tools)

The tall shift knob is awesome, the shifts are so smooth and easy. Throws are longer, but in that satisfying 'rowing your own' kind of way. And that's all I've actually installed so far...

Esteban · 12-25-2018, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

Some suspension part notes for ya to chew on-
I finally got around to taking a few seconds and posting my suspension part number notes

135 suspension refresh parts list

Haha... Thanks!

Gray_Panther · 12-26-2018, 06:55 AM

I got a bag of a tools for the 1er for Christmas.
Can't wait till the salt is washed away and spring is here!

low135 · 12-26-2018, 08:00 AM

Is there any way to find out how many of a certain model/color/interior was built? My buddy is looking at a rare combo and it might be the only one to exist but he's having issues with the dealership

a4nut · 12-26-2018, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by low135

Is there any way to find out how many of a certain model/color/interior was built? My buddy is looking at a rare combo and it might be the only one to exist but he's having issues with the dealership

There is a spreadsheet for the 135is that I know of. But not anything for all 1 series.

spiceyxi · 12-26-2018, 11:22 AM

Having a new transmission installed in my 42k mile 135i. After having some $20k worth of service in the past 2 months has made me glad I bought a warranty. Now it seems to be out I have to decide how to proceed.

Really like the car, but scared to own it at this point without a warranty...

desertman123 · 12-26-2018, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by low135

Is there any way to find out how many of a certain model/color/interior was built? My buddy is looking at a rare combo and it might be the only one to exist but he's having issues with the dealership

http://www.maxbimmer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1700485#post1700485

ask the guy in this thread lol

chris_flies · 12-26-2018, 01:42 PM

Well, that happened.

Just found my rear end clunking; two MISSING inner axle bolts, with one on its way out...

EDIT: So far, no enchilada. Tightened down the remaining bolts, and no change in the clunk. We'll see if it was in fact the issue when the replacement bolts get here. Maybe it's just a newfound part of having a 1.5-way differential...

duder13 · 12-26-2018, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by spiceyxi

Having a new transmission installed in my 42k mile 135i. After having some $20k worth of service in the past 2 months has made me glad I bought a warranty. Now it seems to be out I have to decide how to proceed.

Really like the car, but scared to own it at this point without a warranty...

Wow! What’s the rundown on that $20k???

Suprgnat · 12-26-2018, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

Maybe it's just a newfound part of having a 1.5-way differential...

No.

low135 · 12-26-2018, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by desertman123

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Originally Posted by low135

Is there any way to find out how many of a certain model/color/interior was built? My buddy is looking at a rare combo and it might be the only one to exist but he's having issues with the dealership

http://www.maxbimmer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1700485#post1700485

ask the guy in this thread lol

Thanks! turns out there are 2 of this combo that exist. pretty rare and ugly lol

chris_flies · 12-26-2018, 08:34 PM

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Maybe it's just a newfound part of having a 1.5-way differential...

No.

I'm suspicious, but it's always a possibility...

desertman123 · 12-26-2018, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

Well, that happened.

Just found my rear end clunking; two MISSING inner axle bolts, with one on its way out...

EDIT: So far, no enchilada. Tightened down the remaining bolts, and no change in the clunk. We'll see if it was in fact the issue when the replacement bolts get here. Maybe it's just a newfound part of having a 1.5-way differential...

Hmmm take a good look at axles, or sway bar?

Also 1.5ways are just clunky but how specifically?

Pretty sure the TIS says to replace the bolts. I didn't, and haven't had any issues.... but I might go check the bolts now lol. I think I dabbed them with blue RTV though.

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Thanks! turns out there are 2 of this combo that exist. pretty rare and ugly lol

That is a strange combo for sure

Matticus91 · 12-27-2018, 06:33 AM

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Just bought a pretty rare hood that came up for sale locally. I'd been talking to the guy about the hood and where I could find one for myself a little but ago and I guess he decided he'd part with it. Going to pick it up Sunday. We'll see how it does on a 45 minute drive strapped down with my top down haha pics of the hood on his car. It's carbon fiber that he wrapped over. I'm planning on filling the hood pin holes and making something underhood for a "catch" in case it would ever fly up

Nice! Did you get that from the guy who owns the grey 1er? I follow him on insta haha

low135 · 12-27-2018, 06:35 AM

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Just bought a pretty rare hood that came up for sale locally. I'd been talking to the guy about the hood and where I could find one for myself a little but ago and I guess he decided he'd part with it. Going to pick it up Sunday. We'll see how it does on a 45 minute drive strapped down with my top down haha pics of the hood on his car. It's carbon fiber that he wrapped over. I'm planning on filling the hood pin holes and making something underhood for a "catch" in case it would ever fly up

Nice! Did you get that from the guy who owns the grey 1er? I follow him on insta haha

Yup! I got pretty lucky. It's the only one I've seen in the states and he lives half an hour from me. I'm sure there could be more but it's certainly rare. And I got it for a great price considering what they go for new and shipped to the states

Matticus91 · 12-27-2018, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by low135

Yup! I got pretty lucky. It's the only one I've seen in the states and he lives half an hour from me. I'm sure there could be more but it's certainly rare. And I got it for a great price considering what they go for new and shipped to the states

Very cool. Seibon makes a similar one but you either get the M3 style vents or the GTR style vents, not both. I opted for the M3 style since I wanted to make sure I had an easy setup for my Aerocatch system and I've been happy with it.

Curious if you can figure out the brand of that hood once you get it!

20170419_213913 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

BMWOct18-2 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

low135 · 12-27-2018, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by low135

Yup! I got pretty lucky. It's the only one I've seen in the states and he lives half an hour from me. I'm sure there could be more but it's certainly rare. And I got it for a great price considering what they go for new and shipped to the states

Very cool. Seibon makes a similar one but you either get the M3 style vents or the GTR style vents, not both. I opted for the M3 style since I wanted to make sure I had an easy setup for my Aerocatch system and I've been happy with it.

Curious if you can figure out the brand of that hood once you get it!

20170419_213913 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

BMWOct18-2 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

He wasn't able to find a brand but here's one of the sites I found it sold on

$1700ish after shipping to FL

https://www.radicaltuning.eu/carbon-...#38;results=23

Zombie_Head · 12-27-2018, 11:06 AM

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Had 36/39 PSI in my Michelin PSS's (what it says on my door jamb), but that seemed a little too much for my new tires, which are Michelin PS4S, so I went to 36/36 PSI and that feels better. Was wondering what everyone else puts in their tires?

2.5 bar all round, on either 225/40/18s summer or 225/45/17 winters.

2.5 bar fronts are a bit...stiff but fine, door says 2.3 front and 2.5 rear.

JimVonBaden · 12-27-2018, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

No idea, but I'd guess they were done at the 100k mile service interval, 82k miles ago.

Time to change mine then!

JimVonBaden · 12-27-2018, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gary_william

Need to do breaks and suspension. Yay? Guess that's a good Christmas present, but OH the bill comes due...

What are you going to break?

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