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

[WilsoN55]

Removed front bumper, coolant reservoir, boost pipe + turbo inlet, broke the mounting tab on the turbo inlet, so I got out the super glue and glued it back together. Then went online and ordered a new turbo inlet and boost pipe 😂. I also ordered a new fender liner and engine splash shield. Got the front bumper back on so she'd survive the incoming rain for the next 72hrs. Few more days downtime...

[NewDaddyDee]

Every inevitable *snap* isn’t something going wrong, it’s an upgrade opportunity.

[WilsoN55]

Originally Posted by NewDaddyDee

Every inevitable *snap* isn’t something going wrong, it’s an upgrade opportunity.

You and I think alike! 😉

I'm also considering if I should order an Android screen for the dash, I really like the clean look of the old controls but sometimes it would be convenient to have a bit more modern head unit. Thoughts on this unit? Seicane stereo

[djacinto]

Originally Posted by NewDaddyDee

Every inevitable *snap* isn't something going wrong, it's an upgrade opportunity.

If my girlfriend heard this she might think I'm breaking the car on purpose

What a concept

[djacinto]

Originally Posted by WilsoN55

You and I think alike! 😉

I'm also considering if I should order an Android screen for the dash, I really like the clean look of the old controls but sometimes it would be convenient to have a bit more modern head unit. Thoughts on this unit? Seicane stereo

So I have the avinusa on my f32, and plan on swapping the e82's as well.

Usability is great. There's some random quirks here and there since it's android based and it is a device so it has to do things differently than say a car head unit, but it works how I use it well.

I just use it for the bigger screen, touch screen and apple car play. I've been messing around with bm3 and BimmerLink monitoring which is nice but it's a little tedious to set up.

Other than that I definitely think it's worth it. I spec'd mine out to 750, but on the e82 we're looking around 560 if I recall

[WilsoN55]

I think I might be crazy, but I just bought a 3D printer and I'm going to try to design a lid for my air intake box with my BMS intake.. and maybe some bigger airscoops? 🤦‍♂️ I'm probably losing my mind.

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by WilsoN55

I think I might be crazy, but I just bought a 3D printer and I'm going to try to design a lid for my air intake box with my BMS intake.. and maybe some bigger airscoops? 🤦‍♂️ I'm probably losing my mind.

The tinkering sounds like fun to me.

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by WilsoN55

You and I think alike! 😉

I'm also considering if I should order an Android screen for the dash, I really like the clean look of the old controls but sometimes it would be convenient to have a bit more modern head unit. Thoughts on this unit? Seicane stereo

I was contemplating something like this.
https://www.carnaviplayer.com/bmw-1-...upgrade-p-1147

Decent OEM look and feel.

[WilsoN55]

Originally Posted by Fishee

I was contemplating something like this.
https://www.carnaviplayer.com/bmw-1-seriese81e82e87e88-2004-2013-radio-upgrade-p-1147

Decent OEM look and feel.

Yeah I have the carnaviplayer for my F10 and it is quite good overall... It's a bit confusing having both Android and original UI switching back and forth.. in my 1 series I don't have iDrive so it's probably that much better having just one (Android) interface. That being said I feel like the small screen with hard button controls looks dated.. May be an option still..

Edit: it also doesn't have wireless android auto, only by plugging in.

[NewDaddyDee]

I’m not sure about that unit in particular but I think those aftermarket Android units are pretty mature (read: copied and beta tested in the wild for years…) at this point. They seem pretty interesting.

[SAMM3Y]

Got a Amazon jobby stitch on wheel cover…3hourslater

[BMWCCA1]

[K9Leader]

Finally have full TPMS again. I had ordered new sensors from FCP and had them put on with the new wheels/tires but they didn't work. Then I noticed that the fitment info indicated they were for 2011 models built from 9/2010 and mine was built in 6/2010. After several weeks driving around with an inactive system, finally got the correct sensors installed today. Yes, I know it is very Type A but I can't stand to be driving around with a warning light on the dash.

[blue135]

And expensive as hell to have to do this. I know this (had to do it on my truck) but my light is off now.

[K9Leader]

Ordered a new stereo/head unit system today. I went with an Android unit - the CarNaviPlayer:



I have a similar type Dynavin unit in my E91 and like it; however, Dynavin does not make one for the E82 any longer. I decided against a regular aftermarket double-DIN unit for a number of reasons - cost, complexity, and aesthetics. The head unit, the new bezel, and all the other things necessary to make it fit would have been much more expensive. Getting all the disparate parts to work together and with the car is always a hassle. And, finally, I just don't like the look of the HVAC unit on top and the stereo down low.

I considered the CarNaviPlayer, the Belsee and one from Seicane. I like the way the CarNaviPlayer has designed it to complement the other dash components (i.e., buttons have same shape).

Anyway, it is ordered and starting June 14th I officially will be retired and get to spend a lot more quality time in the garage, doin' car stuff.

[Fishee]

More project showroom fresh.

New mats.



Took care of some wear on the outer driver's bolster.

[1and1]

Wish my drivers side bolster looked that good...

[Marcinj]

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Lol had the same issue about a month back… my car is 2011… build in late 2010 but tpms is programmed as early 2010… very funny prank bmw, lucky discount tire hooked it up and charged me nothing extra too

[parameter416]

Originally Posted by Fishee

More project showroom fresh.

New mats.



Took care of some wear on the outer driver's bolster.

Nice. My bolster needs some work. It's minor now, and I want to fix it before it gets any worse.

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by parameter416

Nice. My bolster needs some work. It's minor now, and I want to fix it before it gets any worse.

Good plan.
Surprisingly easy to fix the wear in the leather surface.
Was actually worse than I showed in the pic, I took the pic after repairing about 50% of the worn area.

[parameter416]

I don't know whether one of those touch-up kits will fix this - the finish has started to wear off the edge of the bolster.

[parameter416]

I just ordered a repair kit from Colourlock on Amazon. We'll see how it goes. My BMW Performance springs are on back order, so this will keep me busy in the meantime.