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

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by K9Leader

Since these stink bugs started appearing where I live, I've gotten used to them buzzing around outside and getting into the house and have just accepted they are a part of life now. But not in my Little Red 128i! Oh, Hell No!



Pulled the housing off and got that dried up little carcass out of there. Decided it would be a good time to replace a bunch of bulbs, as well. The turn signal bulb's amber coating was all dried, cracked, and peeling so it's been in there a while.

Glad you were able to get that freeloader out of there.

[Donkeyshins]

Mostly spent this weekend helping my son with his E46 (coolant leak in the inlet pipe - which means disassembling pretty much everything on the intake side of the head). However, I did spend 20 minutes swapping out the HomeLink unit in my mirror with one from a 2012 F10 and now I don't need the little clip-on fob for my LiftMaster garage door opener.

[Gray_Panther]

$175 bucks later and I have a clean N55 backbox (axleback?) muffler.
Seems like the original owner upgraded the exhaust shortly after acquiring the 135i new.

[tjswarbrick]

Originally Posted by mkeiser

So yesterday I had my car give me the yellow overheating warning and then loss of power. I shut the car off while I was waiting at a light and then turned it back on when it turned green and the warning didn't return for rest of the ~10 minute trip.

It was about 70*F yesterday evening, I was sitting in the drive through for about 5 minutes with my a/c on auto 71*F medium fan. After I pulled out of the drive through the overheating warning came on.

I'm going to monitor the situation and see if any shadow codes are stored. I'm hoping it's not water pump/tstat related since I just replaced those two years ago. At least parts would be free since it's FCP...

Sounds identical to when my water pump went out a few years back. Best of luck!

[ml26]

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

$175 bucks later and I have a clean N55 backbox (axleback?) muffler.
Seems like the original owner upgraded the exhaust shortly after acquiring the 135i new.

In for sound clips when you have it installed!

[ml26]

Fucking dumb ass deer 🤬🤬🤬

[GoRomeo]

Originally Posted by ml26

Fucking dumb ass deer 🤬🤬🤬

Chill out pal, it could have been worse. Besides the deer is probably thinking the way about you. Nothing personal but I am an animal lover person. 🫶🏻

[tracer bullet]

Bummer! I like animals too but deer are indeed dumb. Drive in the wrong place at the wrong time and they can jump out of the woods in front of you in a split second. It's like a death wish.

[ml26]

Originally Posted by tracer bullet

Bummer! I like animals too but deer are indeed dumb. Drive in the wrong place at the wrong time and they can jump out of the woods in front of you in a split second. It's like a death wish.

That’s exactly what happened. And yes, it could have been way worse. I’ve got dogs. I love animals. More intelligent creatures know to go in the other direction of a loud, 2 plus ton machine heading toward it.

[mkeiser]

Picked up two sets of style 157 wheels. They are fairly lightweight forged bmw wheels from the e90. 17x8 et34 20.2lbs. Gonna try and make them work for a winter and summer set. One of the sets already had some winter tires (215/55r17) so I tested the fitment. I think they might be a little tall. I was hoping to run 225/45r17 for winters and 245/40r17 for summers. Anyways... I kinda dig the look!

edit; oh! and looks like there's plenty of room for the upcoming brembo brakes

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[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by ml26

That’s exactly what happened. And yes, it could have been way worse. I’ve got dogs. I love animals. More intelligent creatures know to go in the other direction of a loud, 2 plus ton machine heading toward it.

Sorry to see it. Was a nice spec bumper too.

The deer probably reproduced last season judging by it's size so it fulfilled its use to it's species. Big overpopulation problem in most areas only bummer is it wasn't food grade after getting whacked by a 2t car.

[ml26]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Sorry to see it. Was a nice spec bumper too.

The deer probably reproduced last season judging by it's size so it fulfilled its use to it's species. Big overpopulation problem in most areas only bummer is it wasn't food grade after getting whacked by a 2t car.

A lot of hunters in the area. It was gone within a few hours…. Hahaha

It was def on the larger size, so glad to hear it fulfilled its use. It did die on impact, so it did not suffer.

[Childish_cambino]

Originally Posted by tracer bullet

Ugh, good luck. Sure does sound like the WP. I wonder about some way to monitor its spin speed, make sure it's turning, as well as communicating, in real time. Carly or some other reader.

You should definitely see some codes... I remember having a few when mine died, on both cars actually (X3 with the N55).

Not sure if this has been answered yet, but I can confirm Bimmerlink will read out electric water pump speed

[Gray_Panther]

Originally Posted by mkeiser

Picked up two sets of style 157 wheels. They are fairly lightweight forged bmw wheels from the e90. 17x8 et34 20.2lbs. Gonna try and make them work for a winter and summer set. One of the sets already had some winter tires (215/55r17) so I tested the fitment. I think they might be a little tall. I was hoping to run 225/45r17 for winters and 245/40r17 for summers. Anyways... I kinda dig the look!

edit; oh! and looks like there's plenty of room for the upcoming brembo brakes

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Dude. I gotta send you a pic of what I just put on.

[Gray_Panther]

Originally Posted by ml26

Fucking dumb ass deer 🤬🤬🤬

Huge bummer. Easy to replace though, ebay has great deals if one is available.

[mkeiser]

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Dude. I gotta send you a pic of what I just put on.

Send 'er bud!!!!

[ml26]

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Huge bummer. Easy to replace though, ebay has great deals if one is available.

Insurance is handling it, but appreciate the insight! At least I’ve got my manual e61 to drive around in until it’s fixed.

[Gray_Panther]

Originally Posted by mkeiser

Send 'er bud!!!!

Same wheels right? So they come from an E90?

[mkeiser]

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Same wheels right? So they come from an E90?

haha nice!!!! yeah they are e90 wheels made by Fuchs https://www.fuchsfelge.com/en/wheel-...wheel-300.html

Nice option that can be found cheaply secondhand... what tire size are you running?

[Ygrene]

Been working slowly over several days but finally got these out this morning. No major issues getting them out (except for a bloody nose). I soaked every nut and bolt heavily in WD40 and let it sit over night. Soaked everything again at the start of the job just in case.

I was able to access all the nuts from the top side with a straight 1/4 inch driver, 11mm deep socket and the two extensions you see in the pic. I used the deep impact socket as a 'breaker bar' for more leverage. Still need to get three gaskets out of the block but hopefully will get everything back together this weekend and tuned up.

[mkeiser]

Water pump and vanos solenoids replaced with Pierburg. Learned my lesson with BavAuto...

[N55135i]

Replaced rear wheel speed sensor which cleared my ABS/DSC/Check Engine lights.