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

tjswarbrick · 01-22-2018, 11:33 AM

Forgot to snap the photo (engine bay needs a good cleaning anyway) but I yanked the carbon cold intake and put the stocker back on (with K&N drop-in.)
Normal, linear response has returned.
Hard to say if power is more or less, but it's certainly more consistent.
So not only is the MDesign Performance kinda ugly, it's kinda not great, either.
I do like the idea of an enclosed, inline filter. But the execution leaves a bit to be desired.

My scoop adapter was 3D printed, and split apart upon installation. When I first contacted them for replacement, I got an immediate response and it looked like they were going to help me. I fudged it into place, secured it with a (not supplied) hose clamp, and "sealed" the gaps with duct tape while waiting for replacement. Many months later, no replacement, and they no longer answer my calls or return my eMails.
So, off it comes.
If they would send a quality replacement to the scoop I'd be willing to try again - a smooth transition from ram inlet to filter may even out the response. But it looks like I'll never know.

Matticus91 · 01-22-2018, 03:08 PM

You guys are all cleaning and detailing your 1ers and here I am making it as dirty as possible LOL. Took the car on a trip up to NY for a weekend at Belleayre. 5hr drive to NJ to drop off the dog with the in-laws, pick up a friend, and another 2hrs up to the mountain. Car did great with 3 people + gear, and in packed snow and slush on the drive and we had a great weekend! Downside is the car got absolutely FILTHY inside and out. Just brought it to a self-wash place to hose it down real quick and plan to give it a proper bath tonight while it's still warm(ish).

2018-01-22_03-37-43 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

BimmerAg · 01-22-2018, 04:05 PM

Got my track/autoX tires installed yesterday, 255/40/17 Federal 595 RSRR's all around
Front wheels: 17x7.5 ET41
Rear wheels: 17x8.5 ET50

So far no rubbing during street driving with stock suspension, we'll see what happens at AutoX this weekend. I will say that these things grip like crazy! 1st gear launch barely spins the tires and it's hooked up great from there. On the other hand, I would not recommend these for a daily driver, they sound like a small prop plane is chasing you around everywhere you drive lol!

Pics! (yes, car is filthy since it's been rainy/icy here the past couple weeks...)

iminhell1 · 01-22-2018, 11:43 PM

From weekend before last.
Always fun to slide around with no worries about damage or LEO troubles.

Gangplank · 01-23-2018, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by iminhell1

From weekend before last.
Always fun to slide around with no worries about damage or LEO troubles.

Your car has a "snow-eating" grin. Lol!!

desertman123 · 01-23-2018, 11:09 AM

Went on a cruise with my company and friends to Port Canaveral this past weekend!

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Matticus91 · 01-23-2018, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by iminhell1

From weekend before last.
Always fun to slide around with no worries about damage or LEO troubles.

This looks like so much fun!!

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Originally Posted by desertman123

Went on a cruise with my company and friends to Port Canaveral this past weekend!

Ah SOLID roller man!!

iminhell1 · 01-23-2018, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Gangplank

Your car has a "snow-eating" grin. Lol!!

It's nice when I don't have to worry about damaging the bumper. I have a 1m rep sitting in the garage just itching to go on the car.

And I've found the bumper is pretty tough. Taken on many snow drifts with ease and a health racoon.

GoodMoodley · 01-23-2018, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by desertman123

Went on a cruise with my company and friends to Port Canaveral this past weekend!

Desertman123, you gotta give me the details on those wheels. Love the look

tjswarbrick · 01-23-2018, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GoodMoodley

Desertman123, you gotta give me the details on those wheels. Love the look

Search is your friend! (He talks about 'em toward on page 3 & 4.)

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ghlight=wheels

They do look great.

GoodMoodley · 01-23-2018, 05:30 PM

Oops. Totally didn't see the build thread. Thanks

desertman123 · 01-23-2018, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GoodMoodley

Desertman123, you gotta give me the details on those wheels. Love the look

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Originally Posted by tjswarbrick

Search is your friend! (He talks about 'em toward on page 3 & 4.)

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ghlight=wheels

They do look great.

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View post on imgur.com

I wish I could give exact details but they're lost in time.

90% sure they're a replica of style 351m off a F10 M-sport drilled to work on 1/3/Z series, but with lips. I bought them off someone on Craigslist so who knows where he got them.

18x8 et43 225/40r18
18x9 et38 245/35r18

Fitment is PERFECT. The top of the wheel is inside the fender/quarter, while the bottom pokes sliiightly with my stock camber alignment.
Only thing I still have to do is trim the fender/front bumper tab a wee bit since it rubs on deep bumps (train tracks only, really). Even on the highway and hard turns I have no issues.

Matticus91 · 01-24-2018, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by desertman123

full res:

View post on imgur.com

I wish I could give exact details but they're lost in time.

90% sure they're a replica of style 351m off a F10 M-sport drilled to work on 1/3/Z series, but with lips. I bought them off someone on Craigslist so who knows where he got them.

18x8 et43 225/40r18
18x9 et38 245/35r18

Fitment is PERFECT. The top of the wheel is inside the fender/quarter, while the bottom pokes sliiightly with my stock camber alignment.
Only thing I still have to do is trim the fender/front bumper tab a wee bit since it rubs on deep bumps (train tracks only, really). Even on the highway and hard turns I have no issues.

My AG's are kinds like this now, none left in my size and they're not making them anymore. I am dreading the day one gets a bend. I LOVE the fitment but they'll all be trash if one gets damaged.

Matticus91 · 01-24-2018, 04:42 PM

Filmed it being dirty

chris_flies · 01-24-2018, 07:20 PM

I washed my car today, looks great, save for some stupid swirl marks from some salt particles stuck in the MF mitt...grrr.

Did an alignment yesterday, front and rear, DIY style. The car goes straight, steering's centered, and it has SOOO much more mechanical grip now, it has the go kart-like handling back, and some nice communicative, light steering because of it.

desertman123 · 01-24-2018, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

My AG's are kinds like this now, none left in my size and they're not making them anymore. I am dreading the day one gets a bend. I LOVE the fitment but they'll all be trash if one gets damaged.

Oh man I bet some people think you're trashed while driving when you avoid all those potholes

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

I washed my car today, looks great, save for some stupid swirl marks from some salt particles stuck in the MF mitt...grrr.

Did an alignment yesterday, front and rear, DIY style. The car goes straight, steering's centered, and it has SOOO much more mechanical grip now, it has the go kart-like handling back, and some nice communicative, light steering because of it.

What specs did you align it to?

Got my E46 M3 trans mounts in along with shaving the fender/bumper tabs a little bit trying to get absolutely 0 rub.

Doing motor + M3 trans mounts was a fantastic idea, shifting is so much more crisp. I can actually do a WOT 1-2 shift real quickly now, before I'd have to apply pressure and hope it'd get into gear in time for the RPM drop. Now she slides right in.

tock172 · 01-25-2018, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

I washed my car today, looks great, save for some stupid swirl marks from some salt particles stuck in the MF mitt...grrr.

2 bucket method with a grit guard in each one greatly eliminates likelihood of something like this happening. Rinsing the car prior to washing with high pressure water is never a bad idea either.

chris_flies · 01-26-2018, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tock172

2 bucket method with a grit guard in each one greatly eliminates likelihood of something like this happening. Rinsing the car prior to washing with high pressure water is never a bad idea either.

I do all that. Key word being I...

Dad was being nice and washed my car with the old car wash brush (YIKES!) that's now used for clearing snow off of the roofs of cars. No swirl marks prior...

Oh well, I had to do some paint touch-up and clay barring anyway. Now I'll get in a good polish and wax, and maybe try out a sealant/coating system.

chris_flies · 01-26-2018, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by desertman123

What specs did you align it to?

I'm running MAXIMUM negative camber up front, which, with M arms and Dinan plates, is around 2.5 degrees on the right and 2.8 on the left (I take right turns much faster than left turns, so weird tire wear isn't a concern).

I'm running a little less negative camber out back than up front, to reduce understeering tendencies, if I remember correctly it worked out to about 2.0 degrees on both sides.

Toe is completely zeroed. Thrust angles are dead ahead.

It handles fantastically, as I think I've said before. Much more like a go-kart than before, which I love! A plus is that the steering is lighter (yes, I know, I'm weird), and I can really feel what the front wheels are doing.

After your little review of the E46 M3 mounts, I'm really excited to get mine installed, along with the Turner poly selector rod bushing, ECS teflon bushings, the Perf. SSK lever, Powerflex diff bushings, and eventually my proper M3 subframe bushings that are still laying around...

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suspenceful · 01-26-2018, 10:38 AM

Installed a Doc Racing single turbo kit

tjswarbrick · 01-26-2018, 03:28 PM

Rear brake pads.
Put in StopTech Street Performance.
Not a bad job at all.
Just need to torque down the wheels, and take 'er out to bed ' em in.

iminhell1 · 01-26-2018, 04:54 PM

Changed the diff fluid from Shockproof to OE BMW. See if this makes the LSD feel any different. Hoping it will.

Dropped the splash shield to install the "is" motor mount. Hmmm. This looks more involved that I thought. I better google and see what's involved/recommended ... Shoot. This looks more involved than I'm willing to do today. One guy says it took him 8 hours, but now could do it in 6, later some guy claims an hour but says nothing about how (which means it's a lie).
To me it looks like easiest option would be remove rack, raise engine and drop subframe. But I'm not going to investigate this. I'll hold of until the W/P acts up.
I really should do a pan gasket too, it's starting to weep.
And I should do a trans flush/filter again.

01-22-2018, 11:33 AM	#5919
tjswarbrick <(O0=[][]=0O)> 741 Rep 1,187 Posts Drives: 2012 N55 E88 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	Forgot to snap the photo (engine bay needs a good cleaning anyway) but I yanked the carbon cold intake and put the stocker back on (with K&N drop-in.) Normal, linear response has returned. Hard to say if power is more or less, but it's certainly more consistent. So not only is the MDesign Performance kinda ugly, it's kinda not great, either. I do like the idea of an enclosed, inline filter. But the execution leaves a bit to be desired. My scoop adapter was 3D printed, and split apart upon installation. When I first contacted them for replacement, I got an immediate response and it looked like they were going to help me. I fudged it into place, secured it with a (not supplied) hose clamp, and "sealed" the gaps with duct tape while waiting for replacement. Many months later, no replacement, and they no longer answer my calls or return my eMails. So, off it comes. If they would send a quality replacement to the scoop I'd be willing to try again - a smooth transition from ram inlet to filter may even out the response. But it looks like I'll never know. __________________ 2012 E88 M-Sport 135i DSB Metallic ER CP, ZHP Knob, E60 SSK Lever, E92 M3 FSB, RSFB inserts, Koni Sport, Eibach Pro, UCP, MPSS, AP axle-back, MHD Stage1+ 91 <(O0=[][]=0O)>
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01-22-2018, 03:08 PM	#5920
Matticus91 Brigadier General 3475 Rep 3,722 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (6)	You guys are all cleaning and detailing your 1ers and here I am making it as dirty as possible LOL. Took the car on a trip up to NY for a weekend at Belleayre. 5hr drive to NJ to drop off the dog with the in-laws, pick up a friend, and another 2hrs up to the mountain. Car did great with 3 people + gear, and in packed snow and slush on the drive and we had a great weekend! Downside is the car got absolutely FILTHY inside and out. Just brought it to a self-wash place to hose it down real quick and plan to give it a proper bath tonight while it's still warm(ish). 2018-01-22_03-37-43 by Matt Steele, on Flickr __________________ "Tobias" 2013 135i ///M-Sport 6MT • Pure Stage 1 • XDI 35 HPFP • 404whp/440wtq IG: msteelio91
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01-22-2018, 04:05 PM	#5921
BimmerAg Lieutenant 425 Rep 545 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: May 2017 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Got my track/autoX tires installed yesterday, 255/40/17 Federal 595 RSRR's all around Front wheels: 17x7.5 ET41 Rear wheels: 17x8.5 ET50 So far no rubbing during street driving with stock suspension, we'll see what happens at AutoX this weekend. I will say that these things grip like crazy! 1st gear launch barely spins the tires and it's hooked up great from there. On the other hand, I would not recommend these for a daily driver, they sound like a small prop plane is chasing you around everywhere you drive lol! Pics! (yes, car is filthy since it's been rainy/icy here the past couple weeks...) Attached Images __________________ 2011 BMW 135i ///M-Sport, DCT Bilstein B12 kit, Dinan camber plates, M3 front control arms, Whiteline poly RSFB, MHD Stage 1, cp-e Charge Pipe, H&R Front sway bar, BMW performance diffuser Last edited by BimmerAg; 01-29-2018 at 03:50 PM..
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01-22-2018, 11:43 PM	#5922
iminhell1 C2H5OH 3915 Rep 2,144 Posts Drives: 2010 SG 135i auto Join Date: May 2015 Location: Darwin, MN iTrader: (1)	From weekend before last. Always fun to slide around with no worries about damage or LEO troubles. Attached Images
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01-23-2018, 11:09 AM	#5924
desertman123 E82 Mudflap Ambassador 2214 Rep 2,219 Posts Drives: '08 128i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 1992 Honda Beat [9.50] 2008 BMW 128i [10.00] 2014 BMW 528i [10.00]	Went on a cruise with my company and friends to Port Canaveral this past weekend! full res: View post on imgur.com __________________ My 2008 128i - Sparkling Graphite/Beige - Sport pkg - 6MT - Click me! Parents' 2014 528i - Mineral White/Ivory White - fully loaded Instagram @Andreys_128i and @Honda.Bito Last edited by desertman123; 01-23-2018 at 07:20 PM..
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01-23-2018, 05:30 PM	#5929
GoodMoodley First Lieutenant 225 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 12' 135i Pure Stg 2, 15' 228i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Oops. Totally didn't see the build thread. Thanks __________________ Past: 1979 RX-7, 1980 Civic, 1989 B2200 lowrider, 1990 Golf GT, 1995 Civic Si Turbo, 2000 Civic SiR, 2000 328i, 2003 540i M-Sport, 2008 Rabbit, 2014 Pilot, 2002 A4 1.8T, 2009 A4 2.0T Quattro, 2017 CR-V Touring 2020 CR-V Touring Current: 2012 135i, 2015 228i x-Drive, 2023 CR-V Touring Hybrid
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01-24-2018, 04:42 PM	#5932
Matticus91 Brigadier General 3475 Rep 3,722 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (6)	Filmed it being dirty __________________ "Tobias" 2013 135i ///M-Sport 6MT • Pure Stage 1 • XDI 35 HPFP • 404whp/440wtq IG: msteelio91
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01-24-2018, 07:20 PM	#5933
chris_flies Sideways and Smiling 3027 Rep 2,860 Posts Drives: In Exuberance Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rosamond, CA USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW E91 328i [0.00]	I washed my car today, looks great, save for some stupid swirl marks from some salt particles stuck in the MF mitt...grrr. Did an alignment yesterday, front and rear, DIY style. The car goes straight, steering's centered, and it has SOOO much more mechanical grip now, it has the go kart-like handling back, and some nice communicative, light steering because of it. __________________ 2012 BMW 328i 6-Speed Wagon \| Deep Sea Blue with Grey Dakota Leather \| Manual Swap, 330i Intake + Tune, 3.15 Helical LSD, Öhlins R&T (SOLD) 2009 BMW 128i 6-Speed Coupé \| Monaco Blue with Black Sensatec \| chris_flies' 128i thread
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01-26-2018, 10:38 AM	#5938
suspenceful Major 1023 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2008 135i, 2009 335i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: WI iTrader: (9)	Installed a Doc Racing single turbo kit __________________ 750whp 135i Build \| Budget 335i Build \| F80 M3 Build 🎬 YouTube channel (35K+ subs): youtube.com/jakespence135 📷 Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jakespence 🏁 Shop BMW merchandise: bimmerstreet.com
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01-26-2018, 03:28 PM	#5939
tjswarbrick <(O0=[][]=0O)> 741 Rep 1,187 Posts Drives: 2012 N55 E88 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	Rear brake pads. Put in StopTech Street Performance. Not a bad job at all. Just need to torque down the wheels, and take 'er out to bed ' em in. Last edited by tjswarbrick; 01-29-2018 at 09:27 AM..
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01-26-2018, 04:54 PM	#5940
iminhell1 C2H5OH 3915 Rep 2,144 Posts Drives: 2010 SG 135i auto Join Date: May 2015 Location: Darwin, MN iTrader: (1)	Changed the diff fluid from Shockproof to OE BMW. See if this makes the LSD feel any different. Hoping it will. Dropped the splash shield to install the "is" motor mount. Hmmm. This looks more involved that I thought. I better google and see what's involved/recommended ... Shoot. This looks more involved than I'm willing to do today. One guy says it took him 8 hours, but now could do it in 6, later some guy claims an hour but says nothing about how (which means it's a lie). To me it looks like easiest option would be remove rack, raise engine and drop subframe. But I'm not going to investigate this. I'll hold of until the W/P acts up. I really should do a pan gasket too, it's starting to weep. And I should do a trans flush/filter again.
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