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

Ric in RVA · 07-04-2025, 07:43 PM

Put the 261's back on and changed the oil. First time using the quickjacks on the 128i.

The N52 F10 528i also got an oil change and new plugs....think they were due....Huge gaps and little nubs instead of electrodes. Been a while. Car ran great just had a little stumble at idle.

The quickjacks arenpt long enough for the 528i! But its wasy easier to lift.

ShocknAwe · 07-04-2025, 08:49 PM

Happy 4th fellow Addicts!

To my international friends, Prost!

jsigone · 07-07-2025, 12:14 PM

took her up the local San Diego Mts

tjswarbrick · 07-07-2025, 03:41 PM

Brought her in for service at 155,550 miles.
Oil change, and a minor coolant leak.

Loving the Eibach over Koni suspension setup, and ExtremeContact Sport 02's. Recommended the same tires to my buddy with a full Dinan suspension / CarBahn Stage1 2020 M2 Comp, and he feels the same. Fantastic ride, response, and grip. If anybody's looking.

tjswarbrick · 07-07-2025, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tjswarbrick

Brought her in for service at 155,550 miles.
Oil change, and a minor coolant leak.

Minor Leak is a hairline fracture in the radiator. $1661 for dealer to replace!
CSF???

tracer bullet · 07-07-2025, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tjswarbrick

Minor Leak is a hairline fracture in the radiator. $1661 for dealer to replace!
CSF???

I'd go with anything cheap that has a good reputation. CSF would be kind of overkill but if you don't mind the price it'll certainly do the job. Good options should be doable for half or even 1/3 the CSF price.

Consider all the nearby hoses and things as well. Maybe the belt and pully at the front of the engine while you have the clearance to make it an easy job.

Houranimd49 · 07-07-2025, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jsigone

took her up the local San Diego Mts

I need to know where this is. SD might be new home soon.

ShocknAwe · 07-07-2025, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tjswarbrick

Minor Leak is a hairline fracture in the radiator. $1661 for dealer to replace!
CSF???

CSF or OE, pick your poison.

My OE radiator cracked at 120k. Not too bad IMO.

jsigone · 07-08-2025, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Houranimd49

I need to know where this is. SD might be new home soon.

Palomar Mt in North East part of San Diego or about 1hr drive from beach
Taco shop to summit store is about 13 miles (store is at 5200ft elevation)
lower half is 5-7% grade and some flowy stuff if not stuck in traffic.

Make left on too South Grade fork about 6 miles up, 80 some turns, 20 of which are banked switchbacks. Some cattle grates along the way to check your tire fitment and rubbing

popular road for cars, motos and cyclist.

Going down East grade is longer, more flowy higher speed turns and little less wear on the brakes.

1and1 · 07-08-2025, 09:49 AM

CSF's OE 135 replacement rads are, currently, ~$80 for manual trans and ~$62 for the auto version over at RockAuto this morning....

I have a new still in the box CSF for the auto trans you can have for less than whatever RA is charging shipped & taxed if ya want it...

tjswarbrick · 07-08-2025, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tracer bullet

I'd go with anything cheap that has a good reputation. CSF would be kind of overkill but if you don't mind the price it'll certainly do the job. Good options should be doable for half or even 1/3 the CSF price.

Consider all the nearby hoses and things as well. Maybe the belt and pully at the front of the engine while you have the clearance to make it an easy job.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

CSF or OE, pick your poison.

My OE radiator cracked at 120k. Not too bad IMO.

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Originally Posted by 1and1

CSF's OE 135 replacement rads are, currently, ~$80 for manual trans and ~$62 for the auto version over at RockAuto this morning....

I have a new still in the box CSF for the auto trans you can have for less than whatever RA is charging shipped & taxed if ya want it...

I'm 6MT. That's an unbelievable price for the CSF at RockAuto! Looks like the plastic tank/aluminum core (like factory) rather than all aluminum.
But I couldn't find a shop within driving/towing distance to install it.
Dealer lowered his price by 10% on parts and labor. I had him order the OE part.

I got 155,000 miles out of the first one. If I can get that out of the replacement, well, that's longer than the car is likely to last. Hoses were done in 2021 at 130,000 miles.
Belt and pulley were done at the end of 2016, 90,000 miles ago. I'm having them inspect the rest of the cooling system to see what else is ready.

jdt10768 · 07-08-2025, 12:30 PM

Minor Leak is a hairline fracture in the radiator . . . (they all do that, fun)

BikeNHV · 07-08-2025, 03:10 PM

The little details are so satisfying...

GoRomeo · 07-08-2025, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BikeNHV

The little details are so satisfying...

Did you replace it? I was able to polish both of mine a few years ago and came out great.

BikeNHV · 07-09-2025, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GoRomeo

Did you replace it? I was able to polish both of mine a few years ago and came out great.

Ended up replacing both because the passenger side has condensation in it. The rubber gaskets were disintegrating.

I had polished them a few times but it didn't stay clear for more than a few months.

A clean set of lights all around really does make the car look newer than its 16 years, 150k miles all in the northeast. I replaced the headlights a few years ago with new (halogen, so not crazy expensive). And soon after found taillights from a low mileage car.

kashikoi · 07-09-2025, 09:52 AM

Bimmerworld aluminum pedal cover set.

MParallel · 07-10-2025, 09:54 AM

No bad, although I would have gone for the OEM SS ones.

WrathOTM · 07-10-2025, 09:38 PM

Now with correct pic
Hit 150k.
Clutch, water pump, radiator, headers, tune, Recaro CSs, and more fill my head for the future. Should probably do some of the X position sensors too.

Front Windshield probably pretty soon like end of July or next month. We have to buy an entire rear screen just get the seal, right? Mines absolutely falling to bits.

kashikoi · 07-10-2025, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MParallel

No bad, although I would have gone for the OEM SS ones.

When I was shopping around the BMW Performance stainless steel looked like they have become unobtanium so I sort of settled with these. I do like these though. There is also a black set if you wanted a more discreet look. Without any rubber areas, the more flatter surface on the acceleration pedal might get a little slippery.

mkeiser · 07-11-2025, 03:55 PM

Changed (manual) transmission fluid to RedLine MTL. I was using D4 ATF before, so we'll see how different it feels.

I also changed diff fluid after my break in period for the LSD. 75w140 NS, as recommended by MFactory. I have some friction modifier I can add if it chatters too much.

Autocross tmrw we'll see how it goes!!

tracer bullet · 07-11-2025, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mkeiser

Changed (manual) transmission fluid to RedLine MTL. I was using D4 ATF before, so we'll see how different it feels.

You'll probably notice it's thicker this coming winter. It'll shift but might take longer to warm up. I went the other direction on mine, to the D4, to loosen it up a little when it was cold. It won't be terrible at all but I think you'll notice it. In the summer, I couldn't tell the difference, I was hoping to feel something but no. Maybe you will.

After a few emails w/ Redline directly they did recommend the D4 here.

mkeiser · 07-11-2025, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tracer bullet

You'll probably notice it's thicker this coming winter. It'll shift but might take longer to warm up. I went the other direction on mine, to the D4, to loosen it up a little when it was cold. It won't be terrible at all but I think you'll notice it. In the summer, I couldn't tell the difference, I was hoping to feel something but no. Maybe you will.

After a few emails w/ Redline directly they did recommend the D4 here.

Maybe this will push me to finally get a winter beater... we'll see how it goes!

07-04-2025, 07:43 PM	#21583
Ric in RVA Bergspyder 1691 Rep 1,275 Posts Drives: '11 BMW 128i Sport 6mt Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Richmond VA iTrader: (1)	Put the 261's back on and changed the oil. First time using the quickjacks on the 128i. The N52 F10 528i also got an oil change and new plugs....think they were due....Huge gaps and little nubs instead of electrodes. Been a while. Car ran great just had a little stumble at idle. The quickjacks arenpt long enough for the 528i! But its wasy easier to lift. __________________ Ric in RVA 2011 128i 6 MT Sport, 2009 Cayman 987.2, 2011 528i N52, 2018 F150 Platinum Last edited by Ric in RVA; 07-05-2025 at 03:27 PM..
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07-04-2025, 08:49 PM	#21584
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07-07-2025, 12:14 PM	#21585
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07-07-2025, 03:41 PM	#21586
tjswarbrick <(O0=[][]=0O)> 848 Rep 1,220 Posts Drives: 2012 N55 E88 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Greater Sac Area, CA iTrader: (1)	Brought her in for service at 155,550 miles. Oil change, and a minor coolant leak. Loving the Eibach over Koni suspension setup, and ExtremeContact Sport 02's. Recommended the same tires to my buddy with a full Dinan suspension / CarBahn Stage1 2020 M2 Comp, and he feels the same. Fantastic ride, response, and grip. If anybody's looking. __________________ 2012 E88 M-Sport 135i DSB Metallic COBB CP, ZHP Knob, E60 SSK Lever, E92 M3 FSB, RSFB inserts, Koni Sport, Eibach Pro, UCP, Conti EC Sport02, AP axle-back, MHD Stage1+ 91 <(O0=[][]=0O)> Last edited by tjswarbrick; 07-07-2025 at 03:52 PM..
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07-08-2025, 09:49 AM	#21592
1and1 Loves me some MHD! 2009 Rep 1,816 Posts Drives: faster than he should... Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tally, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List '09 135i [10.00]	CSF's OE 135 replacement rads are, currently, ~$80 for manual trans and ~$62 for the auto version over at RockAuto this morning.... I have a new still in the box CSF for the auto trans you can have for less than whatever RA is charging shipped & taxed if ya want it... __________________ 1and1 (well, I suppose it's "Just1" now...) Sold 135i - E82.N54 2009 BSM - MHD / xHP / DCI, PR CP & 7.5" Race IC / N55 mid & Borla . . WL RSFI, Koni, Eibach & Dinan CP's, M3 CA's / EBC Red's & Firehawk 500's X1 - E84.N20 2013 MGM - JB4 - The Wife's, now with new turbo & ewg
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07-08-2025, 12:30 PM	#21594
jdt10768 Captain 693 Rep 803 Posts Drives: 2013 128i MSport 6MT Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (0)	Minor Leak is a hairline fracture in the radiator . . . (they all do that, fun)
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07-10-2025, 09:38 PM	#21600
WrathOTM Lieutenant 743 Rep 584 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Rio Rancho, NM iTrader: (0)	Now with correct pic Hit 150k. Clutch, water pump, radiator, headers, tune, Recaro CSs, and more fill my head for the future. Should probably do some of the X position sensors too. Front Windshield probably pretty soon like end of July or next month. We have to buy an entire rear screen just get the seal, right? Mines absolutely falling to bits. Attached Images __________________ Mods to date: The list grows...
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07-11-2025, 03:55 PM	#21602
mkeiser Captain 1251 Rep 782 Posts Drives: e82 128i 6mt m sport Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (1)	Changed (manual) transmission fluid to RedLine MTL. I was using D4 ATF before, so we'll see how different it feels. I also changed diff fluid after my break in period for the LSD. 75w140 NS, as recommended by MFactory. I have some friction modifier I can add if it chatters too much. Autocross tmrw we'll see how it goes!!
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