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10-11-2013, 10:39 PM | #221 | |
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should put in a 3.85 M3 rear end too |
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10-11-2013, 11:45 PM | #222 |
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Limited slip is on the game plan. I would stick with the stock 3.23. I've never found faster gearing anything but worse. Probably will just stick with a Quaife.
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10-12-2013, 01:12 AM | #223 | |
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Manual 130's are 3.46, It would be craaazy fun with 3.85.. I'd imagine it'd be pretty fun to drift in with 3.85 LSD .. Even the 135 feels a little slow untuned with 3.08 .. I'll sell you my 3.46 for cheap if you change your mind? Haha |
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10-13-2013, 01:16 AM | #225 | |
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however, looking at the 130i's ratios... compared to the 128i they're identical... The only difference is in the actual model of the gearbox (128i has GS6-17, 130i has GS6-37), and final drive, mine being shorter. hence, I'd still say the 3.85 is an awesome idea (and at the very least, the 3.46 would give waaaaaay better acceleration anyway) :P very confusing though... why did they release the lower power 128i with LONGER gearing than the higher power 130i?... did they want to make the 135i seem even faster in comparison?.. so no, seems like BMW didn't do a very good job with the 128i gearing as a 'sports car'... surely decent as a highway cruiser being quite low revs at highway speeds (mine being 2500rpm @ 63mph) |
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10-13-2013, 06:27 AM | #226 | |
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Brakes: went from a setup that fades when driven hard to one that cracks pistons and melts boots when driven hard. Downgrade. head unit: BMW's just can't pull them off without it looking awful-- they're just the wrong size, and no amount of bezel can hide that. And, yes, I'm well aware of what's involved in integrating with stock. So, yes, I also view that as a downgrade. Makes the car look and feel cheap. The new M3/M5 are designed around solid subframe bushings and address it via sound deadening and isolation elsewhere in the system. Solid subframe mounts make a large difference in NHV. And, yes, I'm well aware of the marginal benefits of them, as I have them in my race car. For a street car, absolutely downgrade. Why'd you start with a BMW if civility wasn't part value equation? Suspension, since you brought it up: better than completely worn out stock isn't an option I'd consider. I'd at least want it to be better than new stock to consider putting it in, and really I'd go for something actually good. So, yeah. As I said, I don't think we see eye to eye on things
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Fwiw, i turned it off a while ago, and recently removed to sell lol.. Need money for the n54 fund. Brakes: new pistons mean they won't crack when driven hard, upgrade... Regardless i'd like to go m3/1m soon, then 'proper' BBK not long after.. And you're ignoring the fact i need brakes from an n54 car to make the conversion road legal, and they came up at a convenient time (when my pads and rotors were due anyway)! 9887 actually looks pretty good, i need a black bezel, but the trim is the same colour andall, would have to see before judging!.. Regardless, it's very clearly an upgrade haha I do agree, it CAN get much more stealth... But for me... Quality+functionality>stealth.. Or i'd integrate an ipad mini or something instead lol I'd aLso rather a mechanized double din, but my dash is non heated seats, is missing the bottom slot the Climate control would move down to with the new fasia.. I simply don't have enough room without extensive trim swapping... Besides, it's expensive enough as is haha Solid subframe mounts do NOT add almost any nvh, try again... Solid DIFF mounts vibrate like crazy (been in cars with both, solid subframe was fine) And.. Civility? If i cared much about that, i'd have gotten a 3er/5er.. Or a merc... Or a lexus... I bought this for a fun sports car.. Now i'm turning it into something fairly unique .. Even compared to the 2008+ 1ers, mine feels pretty pov-pack lol... Nice, but if you'd call them spartan, mine is .. Yeah, far worse.... Regardless, PLENTY of people strip out bmw's and street drive.. Or at least track car them, what's wrong with that?? Plus, I used to have to do 200-250km a day, now i have to do 50km at most, i fun>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>comfort/nice. Suspension: better than a 135i with 50,000km, better than one with 40,000km, that i've tested.. So yeah, upgrade from brand new, try again! I mean, maybe you're ridiculously wealthy and can do it all 100% as best as it gets at the start, but some people have more specific goals |
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10-13-2013, 08:01 AM | #228 | |
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The 128 NEVER will run like a 130i for several reasons, this is one of them, unless of course the owner swaps all missing bits. 128i hits 100 mph in 3rd, the 130i is already back in the power band in 4th at 100mph. I do hate long gearing! and back to the point of the TRW bits, I just bought them, will share pics onces I have them. I do believe the only diff is the sanded down //M logo, which is just nothing to worry about since those things live in the filth all the time anyway Last edited by maupineda; 10-13-2013 at 08:15 AM.. |
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I like how this thread started about facts on manufacturing and parts quality and has degraded into attempts at invalidating forum members statements based on their cars modifications.
Thanks for all the info on the TRW arms, and their quality certifications as a company. I think the initial questions have been answered thoroughly.
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10-13-2013, 04:44 PM | #230 | |
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But yes, given enough road delimited, 280km/h is 7000rpm Long gearing is great if you have a peaky/midrange powerband, and obviously you can have a WAY too short gearing... but high powerband, high enough revs, good fun :P ALways good to get more pics of the arms, getting the thread back on topic! |
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10-16-2013, 02:53 AM | #231 |
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I was done with this debate quite a while ago...so I'll just go on record as having the TRW part installed on my car for the last 7K miles...no issues to report. I can take pics tomorrow if anyone wants to see how they're holding up.
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10-17-2013, 04:26 PM | #232 |
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I am planning on doing the TRW M3 bits as well. Glad to hear they are holding up!
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10-17-2013, 06:47 PM | #233 |
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steve, that would be awesome. They are next on my order list (full M3 bits going on with new tires and a proper alignment to save dime).
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10-18-2013, 01:59 AM | #234 |
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Just got them yesterday looks ok grinded M... oh well our community dont love M logos on non M cars anyway JK
There was a thread after install how to adjust steering rods to be able to drive car to wheel alignment shop anybody can find this? Ive tried but no luck... |
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10-18-2013, 06:05 AM | #235 |
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I got mine too, they come nicely packaged and with the //M grinded off. but who cares, this is a non appearance item anyways. The bushings by hand are rock solid, whereas the regular ones can be moved around with your hand. They even have green dots which means they have passed quality inspections and the reason TRW tears the logo is for branding and commercial, not quality issues.
it is the genuine item and real deal, even the part numbers match those of the //M branded item. |
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10-18-2013, 08:43 PM | #236 | |
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On a side not...doing the rear m3 bits in the next week or two (depending on when things arrive) and they're also TRW. Also doing an lsd, and will probably do the differential bushings as well since I'll be in there. I had put a set of spacers (10mm) on the rear and the first hard corner I thought "wtf?" As the rear felt different and then remembered, I just changed the geometry and placed more strain on the suspension, so hopefully this will pacify me in the meantime. Also putting in n55 mids w/y pipe at the same time so I'll have some tuning to do. Will still be on stock m springs and dampers though...gotta wait a bit and recover the funds before ordering ohlins r&t...they're not cheap!
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from #5: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...4#post12391804 |
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10-19-2013, 02:35 AM | #238 | |
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Is it possible to get the Rear guide rods 33322283547 (left)/33322283548 (right) and Rear upper links/wishbones 33322283545 (left)/33322283546 (right) from TRW?
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33322283548 - Yes - LINK 33322283545 - Yes - LINK 33322283546 - Yes - LINK Or a simpler option, our TRW M3 rear upgrade kit, LINK. -James |
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