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

Rmtt · 10-31-2019, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

Marty's working on an exhaust camshaft, if you want to go another step further

When I replaced my valve cover, I was mesmerized by all the mechanical stuff that goes on behind the scenes in the N52, it's really cool. Made the job take twice as long as it should have because I was staring at it.

I'd suggest (quickly) sourcing a Performance Aero front bumper, while there are still a few left. 135i (M-Sport) bumper would also be great; it's usually more compatible with aftermarket parts like splitters, brake ducting, oil coolers, etc. Nobody that I've found makes cooler kits tailored to the Performance Aero, though, the stock 135i oil cooler should more than suffice for my car.

I will look into the camshaft. I had been reading about it....but didn't know how far they had got. I've wrenched on all my cars, but never a BMW. The VVT was/is ahead of its time.

I can't wait to see your car with the new front bumper on!

tjswarbrick · 11-01-2019, 09:33 AM

Taking ‘er in for the blower motor recall.

1and1 · 11-01-2019, 09:57 AM

Just got my letter for that...
Need to call & schedule

MPBK · 11-01-2019, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by tjswarbrick

Taking ‘er in for the blower motor recall.

What is this blower motor recall?
I never heard of it nor received any letters...

ShocknAwe · 11-01-2019, 12:39 PM

Not really a TODAY thing, but here's a quick update from the build.

chris_flies · 11-01-2019, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tjswarbrick

Taking ‘er in for the blower motor recall.

Doing that and the PCV heater recall tomorrow. First time going to the dealer with the car. Every other time it's been in someone else's car because mine was on jackstands at home

My "build" is escalating. About to pull the trigger on a Moroso Oil Accumulator (Accusump) to prevent oil starvation on the track, and also doing an OEM 135i oil cooler with my front bumper this winter. You know, while I'm in there. I also have an N54 intake manifold and throttle body to install, will hopefully have a pro-built LSD to install. The car's going to be amazing after winter break.

I also started a plan for building my perfect N52 motor, as a side project. As hard as I drive the car, and with how many miles it has on it, it'll need a motor sooner or later. That really won't be fun. 300+ crank hp and ~9k rpm are my lofty goals...

tjswarbrick · 11-02-2019, 09:48 AM

Blower motor wiring recall done.
Dealer scanned my codes and said the charge air temp & sensor codes are probably related to the aftermarket charge pipe and it’s running great. Codes are new; pipe is not. I cranked down the clamp bolts just for good measure.

Also oil change. 7 quarts GC Ow-40 and OEM filter. Took a sample for Blackstone. 116,150 miles.

low135 · 11-02-2019, 03:38 PM

Coming along! Just the front bumper, trunk surround and windshield surround left. I'm shipping my headlights out Monday though so the car won't be "done" for a couple weeks. Not like it'll ever actually be done but this round of color change

Suprgnat · 11-02-2019, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

About to pull the trigger on a Moroso Oil Accumulator (Accusump)

I'm looking forward to getting some installation ideas. Post 'em when you got 'em!

chris_flies · 11-02-2019, 05:15 PM

Blower wiring and PCV heater recall done. Car is clean, but the dealer obviously used an automatic washer so the swirl marks are horrendous. Bummer. Also had them balance and rotate the wheels, so now the car doesn't shake as bad on the highway.

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Originally Posted by low135

Coming along! Just the front bumper, trunk surround and windshield surround left. I'm shipping my headlights out Monday though so the car won't be "done" for a couple weeks. Not like it'll ever actually be done but this round of color change

I LOVE the color, it suits the car perfectly. I can't wait to see its next stage of completion-but-not-completion.

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Originally Posted by Suprgnat

I'm looking forward to getting some installation ideas. Post 'em when you got 'em!

Will-do. You might hate it, though...you'll have to switch from the oil-water heat exhanger to the 135i oil cooler block, and I know you recently installed the former, as I did.

low135 · 11-02-2019, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

Blower wiring and PCV heater recall done. Car is clean, but the dealer obviously used an automatic washer so the swirl marks are horrendous. Bummer. Also had them balance and rotate the wheels, so now the car doesn't shake as bad on the highway.

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Originally Posted by low135

Coming along! Just the front bumper, trunk surround and windshield surround left. I'm shipping my headlights out Monday though so the car won't be "done" for a couple weeks. Not like it'll ever actually be done but this round of color change

I LOVE the color, it suits the car perfectly. I can't wait to see its next stage of completion-but-not-completion.

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Originally Posted by Suprgnat

I'm looking forward to getting some installation ideas. Post 'em when you got 'em!

Will-do. You might hate it, though...you'll have to switch from the oil-water heat exhanger to the 135i oil cooler block, and I know you recently installed the former, as I did.

Thanks! I'm super excited about the headlight transformation. It's going to modernize the LCI lights a bit while still adding a little custom touch

iminhell1 · 11-02-2019, 07:01 PM

Started working on pulling the engine.
Have to figure out where to attach to the back to lift it out. The whole thing at one is going to be an unbalanced mess, but that's what it's gotta be.

Gweeper64 · 11-02-2019, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

Swapped out all my H7 for LED. Though the supposed canbus friends LEDs are supposed to be good, I still get 6 high beam flickers before they settle in. LOTS of light though.

what brand did you go with? Got a link?

ShocknAwe · 11-03-2019, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by low135

Coming along! Just the front bumper, trunk surround and windshield surround left. I'm shipping my headlights out Monday though so the car won't be "done" for a couple weeks. Not like it'll ever actually be done but this round of color change

What exhaust did you use for your conversion? And do you follow TUN3D battery tray or so something else?

JimVonBaden · 11-03-2019, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Gweeper64

what brand did you go with? Got a link?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Sides-400...72.m2749.l2649

low135 · 11-03-2019, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

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Originally Posted by low135

Coming along! Just the front bumper, trunk surround and windshield surround left. I'm shipping my headlights out Monday though so the car won't be "done" for a couple weeks. Not like it'll ever actually be done but this round of color change

What exhaust did you use for your conversion? And do you follow TUN3D battery tray or so something else?

All custom from axle back. We pushed the charcoal canister back a bit and were able to route the piping just enough to make it work. Maybe I'll eventually go the battery tray and all that but at the time it wasn't worth the cost

ShocknAwe · 11-03-2019, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by low135

All custom from axle back. We pushed the charcoal canister back a bit and were able to route the piping just enough to make it work. Maybe I'll eventually go the battery tray and all that but at the time it wasn't worth the cost

Would love some pics of the routing you did. Gonna try to modify my Maddad whisper.

Afam28 · 11-03-2019, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Not really a TODAY thing, but here's a quick update from the build.

Looks like fun...
Keep us posted!

low135 · 11-03-2019, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

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Originally Posted by low135

All custom from axle back. We pushed the charcoal canister back a bit and were able to route the piping just enough to make it work. Maybe I'll eventually go the battery tray and all that but at the time it wasn't worth the cost

Would love some pics of the routing you did. Gonna try to modify my Maddad whisper.

It's not the prettiest but it works and the flow is even coming out of the tips

Afam28 · 11-03-2019, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

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Originally Posted by tjswarbrick

Taking 'er in for the blower motor recall.

Doing that and the PCV heater recall tomorrow. First time going to the dealer with the car. Every other time it's been in someone else's car because mine was on jackstands at home

My "build" is escalating. About to pull the trigger on a Moroso Oil Accumulator (Accusump) to prevent oil starvation on the track, and also doing an OEM 135i oil cooler with my front bumper this winter. You know, while I'm in there. I also have an N54 intake manifold and throttle body to install, will hopefully have a pro-built LSD to install. The car's going to be amazing after winter break.

I also started a plan for building my perfect N52 motor, as a side project. As hard as I drive the car, and with how many miles it has on it, it'll need a motor sooner or later. That really won't be fun. 300+ crank hp and ~9k rpm are my lofty goals...

Sounds like you plan on holding on to your 1er for a while!

ShocknAwe · 11-03-2019, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by low135

It's not the prettiest but it works and the flow is even coming out of the tips

Those tips look nice. Think your guy could make another? Do you have a muffler anywhere?

low135 · 11-03-2019, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by low135

It's not the prettiest but it works and the flow is even coming out of the tips

Those tips look nice. Think your guy could make another? Do you have a muffler anywhere?

Unfortunately he's up in Pennsylvania. I'm down in Florida now. Not sure where you're abouts but he'd definitely do another, would just need to go to him. Any exhaust shop with a bender and plasma cutter could do this though. We did have to get a little creative but when you look at exhausts made by like Remus, you can understand the idea

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