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

[low135]

Finally got the side skirt extensions on. Super happy with how they tie in the rest of the car

[Gray_Panther]

Originally Posted by low135

Finally got the side skirt extensions on. Super happy with how they tie in the rest of the car

It actually looks really good, dare I say complete?!

[kaputt]

Originally Posted by low135

Finally got the side skirt extensions on. Super happy with how they tie in the rest of the car

The slammed look is definietly not my style, BUT, I honestly think your car looks great! Its very clean and well done.

Proves that any sort of mods that are done with careful thought and quality parts will look good. Nice job.

[low135]

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

It actually looks really good, dare I say complete?!

Nothing like this is ever complete. I still have a fair amount of plans for next year. Those plans do include buying a 128i coupe as a daily so I can do some wilder things with the E88

[..Rush..]

Love the work you've done!

Stupid question, but I shall ask...

Since your front clearance looks to be roughly an inch or two from pavement, how do you maneuver curbs, speed bumps, etc?

Do you have some type of hydraulic lift going on?

Originally Posted by low135

Finally got the side skirt extensions on. Super happy with how they tie in the rest of the car

[low135]

Originally Posted by Rush1

Love the work you've done!

Stupid question, but I shall ask...

Since your front clearance looks to be roughly an inch or two from pavement, how do you maneuver curbs, speed bumps, etc?

Do you have some type of hydraulic lift going on?

The car is on air ride, so I press a button and it fills the front and rear air struts up to raise the car. I have no clearance when the car is "aired out" it literally sits on the ground

[Matticus91]

Picked up a set of winter wheels/tires! Test fitting them:

20190913_110510 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

20190913_111707 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

[iminhell1]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

I got some funny looks from the guys at my local tire shop when I rolled up with the car full of wheels and the roof covered in tires LOL.

20190911_083118 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

This was the only reason I bought a roof rack. And I just could never bring myself to actually put wheels up there.
I just can't drive responsible and that just ups the odds of them flying off.

[dtla1]

Originally Posted by low135

Finally got the side skirt extensions on. Super happy with how they tie in the rest of the car

The most well liked, slammed 135i out there. Good Job sir.

[bmw1racer]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

Your helpers are lying down on the job.

[iminhell1]

VTT DBBL arrived.

So I guess I should get after actually doing something on the car.

[low135]

Temp wheels arrived

[chris_flies]

Ordered an E9x M3 instrument cluster. Gotta get ready for a higher redline...

I also seem to be having a communication/coding issue that seems to be stemming from my current instrument cluster, so hopefully this will fix that. And no cruise control for no apparent reason is driving me insane.

[carscatscoffee15]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Hahaha, I've only owned one non-6MT in the last 14 years - a W211 E55 AMG and it lasted 2 months. I'm as diehard a 3 pedal guy as they come.

I was still hunting for a 6MT but this car was an absolute steal and I couldn't say no. Seeing as 100% of my driving is on city roads or crawling on the highway, I figured maybe I'd give my left leg a breather. The M3 is the dedicated chariot to handle the smiles per gallon duties.


The wheels ain't bad that's for sure! I can never do 313 or 269 again. They just crack way too easily Thinking of some Hartge Classics though...

And thanks! I'm going to do my best to leave this one stock having owned a fully FBO-and-everything-short-of-bigger-turbos 335i in the past. This needs to be a nice lil daily and that's it. Famous last words... I know.

congrats my guy she's absolutely beautiful


....so what will be the first mod? >

I would like to drive a 135 one day

[duder13]

Originally Posted by duder13

Since I've now had my 2012 135i M-Sport (45K miles) a little over a year, I thought it would be fun to make a quick list of everything done so far, just in case anyone has any questions:

- new windshield (CarMax paid for it)
- new headlights and control modules, due to water ingress (CarMax warranty, dealer installed)
- Phillips daylight balanced bulbs
- new stock charge pipe (warranty, dealer)
- VRSF charge pipe (I installed)
- Darth Vader grills like 335is (I installed)
- debadge
- new side markers (I installed)
- new 3rd brake light (I installed)
- new side mirror covers painted gloss black (I installed)
- swapped out door handles for gloss black set (I installed)
- gloss black spoiler (I installed, but later removed)
- gloss black vinyl on stock spoiler (I installed)
- new water pump and thermostat (warranty, dealer)
- new OFHG (warranty, indy)
- fixed pinhole leak behind tail light and replaced comfort access module (water damage) with used one from eBay (I installed)
- Michelin AS/3+ tires (indy)
- replaced clutch stop with thicker version (I installed)
- MHD stage 1+ (I installed)
- installed Cheotech wireless charging mat in tray and wired USB through transmission tunnel (I installed)
- center armrest delete (I installed)
- steel performance pedal covers (I installed)
- M3 front arms, M3 front sway, Dinan camber plates (indy)
- Zimmerman disks with EBC yellow stuff pads (I installed)
- Motul 600 brake fluid (indy)
- oil change (indy)
- Bilstein B12 shocks/struts (indy)
- Whiteline poly rear subframe bushings and Dinan rear shock mounts (indy)
- Manzo rear toe arms (indy)
- alignment (indy)
- cabin filter (I installed)
- BMW all weather floor mats

Now that I'm just about finished, it's time to add to the above list!

- MFactory LSD with 3.46 ratio (indy)
- ZHP shift knob (I installed)
- G-Plus intercooler (indy)
- custom MHD tune from Wedge
- coded out some brake things, e-diff, front corner lamps, oversteer coefficients, etc.
- gloss black wrapped wheel center caps and removed M logos (tried to find separate gloss black caps, but none fit.)
- glasses holder handle swap (I installed)
- Megan Racing strut tower bar (I installed)
- M3 rear guide rods (indy)

I believe the only thing left on the list is the muffler mod and some new summer wheels/tires next summer, and then it's just maintenance from here on out...famous last words! If you can think of something I should add, let me know.

p.s. I'm at 47K miles. Oh yeah, I'm finally doing the CDV delete next week, too.

Cashmere Silver Metallic:

[JM98]

Car wash and tacos

[Suprgnat]

Finally getting a chance to install my 130i rear hub conversion with PROPERLY functioning 185 mm parking brakes.

[olds350]

When I bought my 128 e88 msport, it had a dings on the passenger door, pass fender and the hood. It was a rare enough with the options and color combo that I bought it. With the BMWCCA 50th coming up down in SC, decided it was time for some correction work. Went to a local place called Dent Dominator here in Raleigh NC. They do fantastic work, can't even tell where the dings were. The car and I are both much happier now

[Ygrene]

I installed the Ultimate Clutch Pedal in my 128 today. Made a great improvement in clutch feel and paired with my Dinan SSK and CDV delete the car feels super pure.

[chris82]

I just ordered a Euro airbox, hopefully putting in the next week or so.

Originally Posted by Ygrene

I installed the Ultimate Clutch Pedal in my 128 today. Made a great improvement in clutch feel and paired with my Dinan SSK and CDV delete the car feels super pure.

how long was that install?

[tjswarbrick]

Originally Posted by Ygrene

I installed the Ultimate Clutch Pedal in my 128 today. Made a great improvement in clutch feel and paired with my Dinan SSK and CDV delete the car feels super pure.

Isn't that nice!?!
I love the UCP. And with a short throw lever, CDV, and thick stopper - every shift is a dream!

[tjswarbrick]

Originally Posted by chris82

I just ordered a Euro airbox, hopefully putting in the next week or so.



how long was that install?

I spent like 2 hours working to get the UCP in. But it should probably take a confident professional about 1/2 hour.