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

6ixSpd · 10-15-2019, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

313's are perfection as far as OEM wheels go. Looks fantastic!

Thanks! And I agree, it was either these or a set of E9X-specific Style 216. Figured I'd play it safe with these instead of dealing with potential rubbing issues with the 216.

chris_flies · 10-15-2019, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Thanks! And I agree, it was either these or a set of E9X-specific Style 216. Figured I'd play it safe with these instead of dealing with potential rubbing issues with the 216.

Yeah, 3-series wheels barely work on these cars with our stupid fenders and rear hubs

Petro135 · 10-16-2019, 07:55 AM

This is what I did for my car today. $6 and $8 shipping. A plastic little screw had my car down for 3 days. The bleeder screw for my coolant rez somehow cracked and I wasn't able to tighten it down, blowing loads of coolant all over the place. Just glad it wasn't more serious

Gray_Panther · 10-17-2019, 09:33 AM

Went to my parent's to pick up some food and found my dad fixing the rear window that was starting to come off on the ragtop.

carscatscoffee15 · 10-17-2019, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Replaced the passenger side headlight with a used one as my original one had a damaged LED eyebrow, and the PO had unplugged the driver's side one too... I was troubleshooting why the AHL error wouldn't go away until I noticed missing screws from the SMC cover - clearly something was up. Damn eBay seller had opened the SMC module and taken out the board. Swapped over the board from my old headlight and all is well!

It looks so damn good! Totally changes the appearance of the car at night. However, now the "new" headlight is fogging up a lot :/

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Originally Posted by duder13

Finally done with my cosmetic mods! VMR V710 18"

Looks great! What is your suspension set up?

looking like she should what bulb do you have for your AEs? since I just did the conversion I like em how they are now but wanna go white down the line

carscatscoffee15 · 10-17-2019, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

Crossed 196k miles! Getting close to that magic 200,000...

that's my goal with my baby

6ixSpd · 10-17-2019, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by carscatscoffee15

looking like she should what bulb do you have for your AEs? since I just did the conversion I like em how they are now but wanna go white down the line

No idea. The previous owner changed out the angel eye bulbs to LEDs with drivers. It is the only modification he made lol.

I'd strongly recommend LUX angel eyes. I've had a set in several previous cars. The usual eBay/Amazon cheap stuff never lasts.

zx10guy · 10-17-2019, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Petro135

This is what I did for my car today. $6 and $8 shipping. A plastic little screw had my car down for 3 days. The bleeder screw for my coolant rez somehow cracked and I wasn't able to tighten it down, blowing loads of coolant all over the place. Just glad it wasn't more serious

Might have been worth it to just replace the entire tank. I did mine recently. It came with the bleeder screw already installed along with a new coolant level sensor.

My BMW tech friend said as time goes on to expect the plastic parts such as the expansion tank to start failing which mine did.

lemansblau135is · 10-17-2019, 03:10 PM

Just added the Stainless steel pedals, per the DIY instructions. The throttle was easy, as described. When I got to the brake, I started off using the alcohol method and wasn't getting anywhere but frustrated. Then I took a step back, got the dish soap and it just popped on. Happy now!

duder13 · 10-17-2019, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lemansblau135is

Just added the Stainless steel pedals, per the DIY instructions. The throttle was easy, as described. When I got to the brake, I started off using the alcohol method and wasn't getting anywhere but frustrated. Then I took a step back, got the dish soap and it just popped on. Happy now!

Cool! Quick question. I though the 135is was supposed to come with those pedals standard. Am I wrong about that?

Ric in RVA · 10-17-2019, 04:14 PM

I pulled my pedal covers off and run skateboard grip tape. Clean, slap on, run metal tool around edge, tear away extra.

Simple, functional.

lemansblau135is · 10-17-2019, 04:50 PM

I dunno. Mine had the plastic throttle and rubber brake.

lemansblau135is · 10-17-2019, 04:51 PM

It has the M dead pedal though

tjswarbrick · 10-17-2019, 05:06 PM

Got the appointment and tires came in - 225/40 and 255/35 Pilot S4s' tomorrow. Then a 600 mile drive to break 'em in / test 'em out.

duder13 · 10-17-2019, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lemansblau135is

It has the M dead pedal though

Yeah, the 135i M-Sport has that, too. I just found out that the 135is manual comes with the steel pedals, but the DCT comes with rubber, so it's all good.

Petro135 · 10-17-2019, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by zx10guy

Might have been worth it to just replace the entire tank. I did mine recently. It came with the bleeder screw already installed along with a new coolant level sensor.

My BMW tech friend said as time goes on to expect the plastic parts such as the expansion tank to start failing which mine did.

Yes now that I had a problem with that screw, I looked over the whole coolant setup(that I can see anyway) and I'm on the search for some upgraded hoses and might just re-do everything.
But for now I took advantage of the flash sale at xph this past weekend and grabbed these. So this is my next job

tjswarbrick · 10-18-2019, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tjswarbrick

Got the appointment and tires came in - 225/40 and 255/35 Pilot S4s' tomorrow. Then a 600 mile drive to break 'em in / test 'em out.

Got em installed, and set 36psi front, 39 rear.
114,970 miles.
Let's see how long they go. Feel good so far.

kaputt · 10-18-2019, 07:54 PM

Installed new OEM side markers. Didn’t realize just how gross they had gotten.

Super easy install, took no more than 10-15 minutes.

Also got word that my Performance Intake and Performance brake kit shipped today. Looking forward to getting those installed in the next few weeks.

Gangplank · 10-19-2019, 08:02 AM

Dropping it off for the Blower Motor recall, oil change (got a $50 gift card from BMW in the mail), and just last week my headlight washer blew a leak so that too.

Route 66 should cover the fluid reservoir. Free coffee & snacks is a nice touch also.

carscatscoffee15 · 10-19-2019, 12:32 PM

After having FRM issues amongst a myriad of other small kinks... Finally can say I'm a part of the Blackline LCI club

now I really can't wait to do the rest of the back

(before picture is below after picture)

spidertri · 10-19-2019, 04:24 PM

Installed AKG Motorsport delrin shift carrier bushings, was much more of a PITA than I anticipated but it made a nice difference in tightening things up. I still need to get a new lever and DSSR but this was a first step to check out what else is needed down there (shift selector seal too...)

JM98 · 10-19-2019, 05:11 PM

Weather is finally cool enough for some back roads driving.

10-16-2019, 07:55 AM	#12873
Petro135 Captain 453 Rep 610 Posts Drives: 2008 135i E88 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: South jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	This is what I did for my car today. $6 and $8 shipping. A plastic little screw had my car down for 3 days. The bleeder screw for my coolant rez somehow cracked and I wasn't able to tighten it down, blowing loads of coolant all over the place. Just glad it wasn't more serious Attached Images
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10-17-2019, 09:33 AM	#12874
Gray_Panther Brigadier General 1555 Rep 3,234 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	Went to my parent's to pick up some food and found my dad fixing the rear window that was starting to come off on the ragtop. Attached Images __________________ 2012 BMW 128i 6MT Deep Sea Blue Metallic
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lemansblau135is First Lieutenant 119 Rep 359 Posts Drives: bmw 135is Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: nor cal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 bmw 135is [0.00]	Just added the Stainless steel pedals, per the DIY instructions. The throttle was easy, as described. When I got to the brake, I started off using the alcohol method and wasn't getting anywhere but frustrated. Then I took a step back, got the dish soap and it just popped on. Happy now!
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Ric in RVA Bergspyder 1469 Rep 1,212 Posts Drives: '11 BMW 128i Sport 6mt Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Richmond VA iTrader: (1)	I pulled my pedal covers off and run skateboard grip tape. Clean, slap on, run metal tool around edge, tear away extra. Simple, functional. __________________ Ric in RVA 2011 128i 6 MT Sport, 2009 Cayman 987.2, 2011 528i N52, 2018 F150 Platinum
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lemansblau135is First Lieutenant 119 Rep 359 Posts Drives: bmw 135is Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: nor cal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 bmw 135is [0.00]	I dunno. Mine had the plastic throttle and rubber brake.
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lemansblau135is First Lieutenant 119 Rep 359 Posts Drives: bmw 135is Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: nor cal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 bmw 135is [0.00]	It has the M dead pedal though
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10-18-2019, 07:54 PM	#12888
kaputt Captain 685 Rep 648 Posts Drives: 128i 6MT - sold Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: TX -> CA iTrader: (1)	Installed new OEM side markers. Didn’t realize just how gross they had gotten. Super easy install, took no more than 10-15 minutes. Also got word that my Performance Intake and Performance brake kit shipped today. Looking forward to getting those installed in the next few weeks. Attached Images
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Gangplank Brigadier General 1541 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2011 e82 135i n55 Sport w/ DCT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vero Beach, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Dropping it off for the Blower Motor recall, oil change (got a $50 gift card from BMW in the mail), and just last week my headlight washer blew a leak so that too. Route 66 should cover the fluid reservoir. Free coffee & snacks is a nice touch also. Attached Images __________________ 2011 135i w/ DCT \| ZSP Sport Pkg \| PPK \| Ohlins R
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10-19-2019, 12:32 PM	#12890
carscatscoffee15 Lieutenant 257 Rep 437 Posts Drives: BMW 128i ZED Package Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York City, NY iTrader: (0)	After having FRM issues amongst a myriad of other small kinks... Finally can say I'm a part of the Blackline LCI club now I really can't wait to do the rest of the back (before picture is below after picture) Attached Images __________________ Mods Done: AA Exhaust/Headers \| 3SIM \| MILVs \| StageFP Dyno Tuned \| Euro Box Intake Swap \| LCI Blackline Tailights \| OEM Euro Bi-Xenon Swap from Halogen \| Rear Bumper M-Sport Swap \| Rear PDC Retrofit \| BMW OEM CF Diffuser/Spoiler \| BMW Front Aero Kit \| Supersprint Sec 1 Cat Delete Straight Pipes To Do: Ohlins R n T Suspension \| Front/Rear Sway Bars \| M3 Front Control Arms/Bushings Eventually: AT -> MT Swap (!?)
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10-19-2019, 05:11 PM	#12892
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