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

parameter416 · 08-17-2020, 04:22 PM

Yes, it looks great - put it on BAT. There have been a couple of 135i's sold there recently, and there's a lot of love for these in the comments. The comments there make for interesting reading.

UNTAM3D135i · 08-18-2020, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by owen2001

Spent the morning detailing mine completely, inside and out. Took a bunch of photos so I could post it over in the for sale thread. I'm the original owner and I'm a bit sad to see it go. Hopefully there is someone out there who will appreciate it even more than I did.

Beautiful

c0bra · 08-18-2020, 04:10 PM

Installed red start/stop button. Trim tool, a pick, and 2 minutes = +5 HP!

Really digging the glossy finish vs the stock matte black. Goes well with Coral Red interior.

hunginator · 08-18-2020, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by c0bra

Installed red start/stop button. Trim tool, a pick, and 2 minutes = +5 HP!

Really digging the glossy finish vs the stock matte black. Goes well with Coral Red interior.

is this an easy mod? i'd like to do that to my start/stop button!

c0bra · 08-18-2020, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by hunginator

is this an easy mod? i'd like to do that to my start/stop button!

Super simple if you don't over complicate it. Saw lots of videos where people were removing the whole switch or popping open trim, but this barely viewed video is exactly what I did. Just remove the trim ring and pick 2 clips on the button. Easy peasy.

BMWCCA1 · 08-18-2020, 08:32 PM

Man, that is hard to watch.

Don't any of these YouTube experts have any friends that could hold the camera so we don't have half the video with the hands blocking the procedure?

Esteban · 08-18-2020, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWCCA1

Man, that is hard to watch.

Don't any of these YouTube experts have any friends that could hold the camera so we don't have half the video with the hands blocking the procedure?

Check post #3, or post #6 if you like that look better.

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1733842

There are still hands in the video, but the start/stop button is small and has to be held with something. lol

bmw1racer · 08-19-2020, 02:04 PM

Bought Delphi coils and NGK plugs from FCP Euro.

WDE82 · 08-19-2020, 03:32 PM

Pads and rotors arrived. I put the car up on jack stands and inspected some things. Looks like my front tires have been rubbing the inner fender lip. One tire got a couple small cuts in the tread and the paint is worn off basically along the entire inside. Whoops.

So now I'm waiting on a fender roller from eBay and I'll probably have to paint the inside lip with something like POR15.

chris_flies · 08-19-2020, 04:15 PM

Got my "oddments compartment" and sunroof delete roof console from Schmiedmann. 5 days from Germany to Texas, nice!

WDE82 · 08-19-2020, 05:51 PM

Started my brake job. I can go super slow since it's not coming off the jack stands until the fenders are rolled in all likelihood.

cjb762 · 08-19-2020, 07:52 PM

I have to give Suprgnat full credit for the inspiration and the information to get this done.

I finally got the last piece of my interior puzzle in place by painting the gauge needles. The process was actually pretty easy, and turned out a lot better than I had any reason to expect.

Although Suprgnat masked off his needles before painting them, I apparently have neither his patience, nor his attention to detail. So, instead I just airbrushed the needles without masking them, then cleaned the overspray off of the sides of the needles with a tongue depressor wrapped with a small piece of paper towel and soaked lightly with isopropyl alcohol. Worked perfectly!!

On a side note - I ordered some spare E9x needles from eBay for $14 to paint out of fear of messing up my own needles. The good news is that they turned out great. The bad news is that either E9x and E82 needles are not the same, or the seller wasn't actually selling E9x needles. Turned out to be good practice either way.

Next, RSFB...

Gray_Panther · 08-20-2020, 09:22 PM

Washed the car and wheels

Skotcoop · 08-21-2020, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Bought Delphi coils and NGK plugs from FCP Euro.

Shoulda gotten the Eldors coils. Better quality I believe. I got the same kit from FCP with the Eldors.

chris_flies · 08-21-2020, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Skotcoop

Shoulda gotten the Eldors coils. Better quality I believe. I got the same kit from FCP with the Eldors.

Not for a 128i. The Delphi coils are the latest iteration of the part for our cars.

ShocknAwe · 08-21-2020, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by desertman123

Finally starting the next project for my car. Getting rid of the aftermarket Depo V2 headlights and moving to genuine BMW Xenons. I got the Depos for an amazing price with the full HID kit so I can't complain too much, but the quality is definitely not up to par. I've had to re-clearcoat one headlight, both the back side tabs were broken so they're just hanging open. Which is totally fine, since one of them (maybe both?) gets condensation on the inside after a rain or wash. The projectors are eh quality and the angel eyes aren't very bright.

Got my hands on an E87 clear corner non-adaptive xenon! Only 1 has shown up now, but I should have more coming. Luckily all E81, E82, E87, and E88 headlights are the same besides options.

Interestingly has only 1 projector with a halogen for a highbeam? Although RealOEM still lists it as a bi-xenon. Hopefully someone can chime in on this.

P/N 63117159304, Valeo brand

Show me the bulbs and internals with the cover off

ShocknAwe · 08-21-2020, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

Got my "oddments compartment" and sunroof delete roof console from Schmiedmann. 5 days from Germany to Texas, nice!

Part number for sunroof delete console? Need to compare this to the 1M part.

Thanks C!

ShocknAwe · 08-21-2020, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Skotcoop

Shoulda gotten the Eldors coils. Better quality I believe. I got the same kit from FCP with the Eldors.

Coils I recommend sticking with the most up to date OE coils or going with the Precision Raceworks kit.

Extensive testing of all the coil options hasn't shown a difference or need for anything else. wish I could link to the forum where the data is.

bmw1racer · 08-21-2020, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Coils I recommend sticking with the most up to date OE coils or going with the Precision Raceworks kit.

Extensive testing of all the coil options hasn't shown a difference or need for anything else. wish I could link to the forum where the data is.

Having data would be nice. So far, most of the info has been anecdotal and indicating that the Delphi coils are the best choice for the N52.

hpcaub · 08-21-2020, 03:06 PM

Bought my 2008 135i a couple days ago and took it for my first aggressive drive in the foothill twisties this morning- wow, loving this car!!!

c0bra · 08-21-2020, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Having data would be nice. So far, most of the info has been anecdotal and indicating that the Delphi coils are the best choice for the N52.

Fwiw, I went with Delphi on the N54, running MHD 1+ without issue. I remember reading to stay away from Bosch, but both Delphi and Eldor received positive reviews.

JM98 · 08-21-2020, 07:15 PM

Got some FZ-201M's in 255/35/18 for my rear wheels.

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Initial thoughts are that these are amazing in the dry. I can now put down power in 1st-2nd gear. Definitely transform the car.

08-17-2020, 04:22 PM	#14961
parameter416 Second Lieutenant 544 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2012 128i M-Sport Coupe 6MT Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Yes, it looks great - put it on BAT. There have been a couple of 135i's sold there recently, and there's a lot of love for these in the comments. The comments there make for interesting reading.
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08-18-2020, 04:10 PM	#14963
c0bra Commander ;) 186 Rep 115 Posts Drives: E88 N54 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	Installed red start/stop button. Trim tool, a pick, and 2 minutes = +5 HP! Really digging the glossy finish vs the stock matte black. Goes well with Coral Red interior. Attached Images
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08-18-2020, 08:32 PM	#14966
BMWCCA1 BMW Owner Since 1971 2449 Rep 1,490 Posts Drives: 1964 700 Sport Cabriolet Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central Virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 128i [10.00]	Man, that is hard to watch. Don't any of these YouTube experts have any friends that could hold the camera so we don't have half the video with the hands blocking the procedure?
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08-19-2020, 02:04 PM	#14968
bmw1racer bimmerphile, technogeek 1005 Rep 3,792 Posts Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	Bought Delphi coils and NGK plugs from FCP Euro. Attached Images __________________
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08-19-2020, 03:32 PM	#14969
WDE82 Major 828 Rep 1,220 Posts Drives: 2018 440iGC F36 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	Pads and rotors arrived. I put the car up on jack stands and inspected some things. Looks like my front tires have been rubbing the inner fender lip. One tire got a couple small cuts in the tread and the paint is worn off basically along the entire inside. Whoops. So now I'm waiting on a fender roller from eBay and I'll probably have to paint the inside lip with something like POR15. __________________
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08-19-2020, 04:15 PM	#14970
chris_flies Sideways and Smiling 3035 Rep 2,860 Posts Drives: In Exuberance Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rosamond, CA USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW E91 328i [0.00]	Got my "oddments compartment" and sunroof delete roof console from Schmiedmann. 5 days from Germany to Texas, nice! __________________ 2012 BMW 328i 6-Speed Wagon \| Deep Sea Blue with Grey Dakota Leather \| Manual Swap, 330i Intake + Tune, 3.15 Helical LSD, Öhlins R&T (SOLD) 2009 BMW 128i 6-Speed Coupé \| Monaco Blue with Black Sensatec \| chris_flies' 128i thread
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08-19-2020, 05:51 PM	#14971
WDE82 Major 828 Rep 1,220 Posts Drives: 2018 440iGC F36 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	Started my brake job. I can go super slow since it's not coming off the jack stands until the fenders are rolled in all likelihood. __________________
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08-19-2020, 07:52 PM	#14972
cjb762 Major 1223 Rep 1,221 Posts Drives: 2013 135is, MG 6MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Stuttgart iTrader: (1)	I have to give Suprgnat full credit for the inspiration and the information to get this done. I finally got the last piece of my interior puzzle in place by painting the gauge needles. The process was actually pretty easy, and turned out a lot better than I had any reason to expect. Although Suprgnat masked off his needles before painting them, I apparently have neither his patience, nor his attention to detail. So, instead I just airbrushed the needles without masking them, then cleaned the overspray off of the sides of the needles with a tongue depressor wrapped with a small piece of paper towel and soaked lightly with isopropyl alcohol. Worked perfectly!! On a side note - I ordered some spare E9x needles from eBay for $14 to paint out of fear of messing up my own needles. The good news is that they turned out great. The bad news is that either E9x and E82 needles are not the same, or the seller wasn't actually selling E9x needles. Turned out to be good practice either way. Next, RSFB... Attached Images Last edited by cjb762; 08-20-2020 at 08:56 AM..
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08-20-2020, 09:22 PM	#14973
Gray_Panther Brigadier General 1697 Rep 3,281 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	Washed the car and wheels __________________ 2012 BMW 128i 6MT Deep Sea Blue Metallic
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08-21-2020, 03:06 PM	#14980
hpcaub Enlisted Member 12 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Bought my 2008 135i a couple days ago and took it for my first aggressive drive in the foothill twisties this morning- wow, loving this car!!!
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08-21-2020, 07:15 PM	#14982
JM98 Lieutenant 396 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: May 2016 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Got some FZ-201M's in 255/35/18 for my rear wheels. Attachment 2394742 Attachment 2394743 Initial thoughts are that these are amazing in the dry. I can now put down power in 1st-2nd gear. Definitely transform the car. Last edited by JM98; 03-05-2021 at 08:46 PM..
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