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

[cjb762]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Swapped out the boring wood trim for Glacier Silver. Really brightens up the cabin. Whatever bonehead engineer thought it would be a good idea to screw down the ashtray trim panel to the entire center console, thus requiring removal to swap one trim piece, needs a kick in the teeth. What a terrible design.

It is crazy how much better those gauges look!

Completely agree re: kick in the teeth for the center console designer...

[Bimmer128i]

Took it back to the body shop because I hit a deer going 70mph

[dtla1]

Originally Posted by Bimmer128i

Took it back to the body shop because I hit a deer going 70mph

Not a good first post. Sorry to hear.

[Bimmer128i]

Originally Posted by dtla1

Not a good first post. Sorry to hear.

Originally Posted by dtla1

Not a good first post. Sorry to hear.

All I can say is at least I get new headlights.

[NorthernDancer]

Originally Posted by robblr

Yesterday: Rolled over 85k miles. That's about 4,000 miles since I bought it at the end of September. Did my first oil change without any hassle. Dissected the old filter and found a few miniscule metal particles. Nothing to concern myself with. Sent an oil sample out to Blackstone today for analysis.

Today: Got a pair of OEM roof racks in the mail from bimmerboyE92 (great seller, btw) Had those mounted within ten minutes of the package hitting my doorstep. I'm going to bolt on a low-profile cargo rack because I think my 1er is a truck. In the springtime, I'll haul my kayak on them.

Loving every minute with this car so far. One day, I might even wash it.

That oil filter shouldn't be distorted like that. It has to be pushed into the cap until it snaps into place.

[monstruo]

Originally Posted by olds350

Damn, you were busy! Nicely done. Give us your "after install" feedback please...

Haven't get a chance to drive it properly. The car bushings were in terrible shape before the upgrades. And the struts are officially gone. Lots of noise especially on the fronts as of now. Can't wait for my coilovers to arrive.

My first impression: the rear is much firmer, no more rubbery rear roll. Definitely more NVH but i'm fine with it. However, there seems to be vibration on my steering wheel when the car is stationary. The guys were saying it's due to the thicker sway bar and new control arms. Will continue to observe it. The car handles power differently. Acceleration felt really brutal and immediate, fyi it's a mfactory LSD 3.46. It totally transformed the car.

Control arms, bushings, LSD, DP, not exactly sure which of those mods play the biggest change to the car but i'm glad i did it. Just purchased MHD Stage 2 maps. Time to go stage2+

[hunginator]

Originally Posted by Tallicia

I did the 100k mile DCT fluid change along with both filters, all 3 o-rings, and the pan, along with an extra magnet in the pan drain plug. a week before I got the full front suspension refresh and rear shocks done, and woah. the old bits were toast. She's riding like she just rolled off the showroom floor now.

i had brought my car with around 92k miles to the local BMW dealer to inquire on getting my DCT serviced given my mileage.

my dealer mentioned that it is lifetime fluid and that i should wait closer to 125k miles to do this service. they also mentioned that it could actually make things worse if i do it 'early'.

how true is this? sounds weird to me.

[ShocknAwe]

A little top end work...

[6ixSpd]

wasn't feeling the all black grills on my car - made the front end look like it was missing something. I swapped the chrome slats from the stock grills into the gloss black surrounds. I think it looks far better and a little unique, too.

Originally Posted by dtla1

Getting around all that trim is exactly why I haven't installed my extra cup holder.

It's honestly not that difficult. It took me about 45 minutes to re&re everything in the center stack but it's so much extra work for no damn reason other than a shitty design

Originally Posted by cjb762

It is crazy how much better those gauges look!

Completely agree re: kick in the teeth for the center console designer...

Thanks!

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by cjb762

It is crazy how much better those gauges look!

Completely agree re: kick in the teeth for the center console designer...

That gauge swap is sweet and very tasteful!

[chris_flies]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

A little top end work...

Good bye sunroof?

[chris_flies]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

wasn't feeling the all black grills on my car - made the front end look like it was missing something. I swapped the chrome slats from the stock grills into the gloss black surrounds. I think it looks far better and a little unique, too.

Maybe try 128i grilles with the chrome surrounds?

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by chris_flies

Good bye sunroof?

Bingo!

Bimmerworld CF plug. Weighs <3lbs

[chris_flies]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Bingo!

Bimmerworld CF plug. Weighs <3lbs

Nice! I did the fiberglass one in my car

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

wasn't feeling the all black grills on my car - made the front end look like it was missing something. I swapped the chrome slats from the stock grills into the gloss black surrounds. I think it looks far better and a little unique, too.

It's honestly not that difficult. It took me about 45 minutes to re&re everything in the center stack but it's so much extra work for no damn reason other than a shitty design

Thanks!

Do the chrome surrounds with black slats. Classic BMW.

[dtla1]

Originally Posted by hunginator

i had brought my car with around 92k miles to the local BMW dealer to inquire on getting my DCT serviced given my mileage.

my dealer mentioned that it is lifetime fluid and that i should wait closer to 125k miles to do this service. they also mentioned that it could actually make things worse if i do it 'early'.

how true is this? sounds weird to me.

I don't think there's anyway it could make things worse, that's some backwards thinking right there. That would also mean that when the car rolled off the line the transmission was worse than it is now, it apparently ages like a fine wine according to that dealer?

If you get your service at a dealer or at a local indy, I think the most important part will be to make sure they reset all the adaptations.

[Captain Blood]

I got to pay for a new wheel and tire today! I can't believe there was a trailer hitch in the middle of Highway 121 in Grapevine. Hitting that at 65 miles an hour does not do a wheel good.

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by Captain Blood

I got to pay for a new wheel and tire today! I can't believe there was a trailer hitch in the middle of Highway 121 in Grapevine. Hitting that at 65 miles an hour does not do a wheel good.

Eww.

If it makes you feel any better. I've run over 3 ladders in my 1er in Charleston.

[ShocknAwe]

And it's in. Original hardware and some clear permatex RTV silicone adhesive.

[chris_flies]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

And it's in. Original hardware and some clear permatex RTV silicone adhesive.

Yeah, I wish I'd done CF now...no need to try painting it, then failing, then wrapping it ( Matticus91 ) and it peeling 3 months later. Ugh...

Looks great! Enjoy the extra headroom

[Tallicia]

Originally Posted by Captain Blood

I got to pay for a new wheel and tire today! I can't believe there was a trailer hitch in the middle of Highway 121 in Grapevine. Hitting that at 65 miles an hour does not do a wheel good.

the litter in the roadways around the state is pretty nasty. It's like constantly dodging landmines these days.

[Tallicia]

Originally Posted by hunginator

i had brought my car with around 92k miles to the local BMW dealer to inquire on getting my DCT serviced given my mileage.

my dealer mentioned that it is lifetime fluid and that i should wait closer to 125k miles to do this service. they also mentioned that it could actually make things worse if i do it 'early'.

how true is this? sounds weird to me.

I have not found dealerships to be a good place for anything truthful or beneficial. Many of the M3/M4 folks have been doing the fluid change at 50k, and it's only helpful.

at 50k, it may be a bit pre-cautious, but seeing my fluid and filters at 100k, it looked well over due. I think I'll do it again at 150k.

Doing it is really pretty easy to DIY, Besides having a good fresh fluid, cleaning the magnets of all the accumulated particles is always a great thing to get that abrasive solution out.