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

1and1 · 06-13-2022, 08:50 AM

Fun Saturday afternoon for me, and boy howdy was the arthritis kicking & screaming Sunday morning...

TOTALLY worth it- The matte black leather is so much nicer than the shiny & totally beat stock leather. Same pattern as stock, nice & soft to the touch & smells great

The Wife said I should have posted the first pic saturday with the comment "and sew it begins...."

(I couldn't get myself to do it, but I giggled, so had to share)

Thunderguts · 06-13-2022, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Papa Popov

Clutch stop is easily one of the best bang of the buck mods. Can't believe I waited a year to throw one in!

What does it do? I'm assuming it takes up some of the travel so that the clutch engages sooner.

I've had my Ultimate Clutch Pedal for about 4 months now and I hardly notice the difference anymore until I drive my Mustang which now feels like it has 6" of dead travel in the clutch.

Thunderguts · 06-13-2022, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by WeryPert1

Finally finished my ST X install. Still need to re-install the trunk liners and get an alignment, but my first impression is very positive!!

Nice to see another car with HLTs. I'm a little surprised they weren't more popular.

Fishee · 06-13-2022, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunderguts

What does it do? I'm assuming it takes up some of the travel so that the clutch engages sooner.

I've had my Ultimate Clutch Pedal for about 4 months now and I hardly notice the difference anymore until I drive my Mustang which now feels like it has 6" of dead travel in the clutch.

Correct, minimizes the pedal throw to eliminate dead travel.

For me it means that I can sit comfortably... without having my left leg straining to reach to the end of the throw, just so my right foot isn't uncomfortably close. The disparity between the accelerator and end of clutch throw didn't work well for me.

WeryPert1 · 06-13-2022, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fotontom

Nice car! The combination of the bright wheels, chromeline trim and (Vermillion or Sedona?) red sets it up just right.

Thanks! It's Sedona Red. I know I'm in the minority, but I actually prefer the bright window surround to the black on these cars.

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Originally Posted by WeShallCallHerBlau

Did you do camber plates as well?

Yes - I installed the Dinan fixed plates.

Thunderguts · 06-13-2022, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishee

For me it means that I can sit comfortably... without having my left leg straining to reach to the end of the throw, just so my right foot isn't uncomfortably close. The disparity between the accelerator and end of clutch throw didn't work well for me.

I guess I've just grown accustomed to this over the years since it affected almost every car I've ever owned. You would think manufacturers would pay more attention to this, or at least when manuals were more popular. I would probably sit about 2" further back if I didn't have a clutch. The brake always remains about 6" from the firewall. Even under WOT, the accelerator is usually 2" from the firewall, but the clutch always goes to the wall.

Almuliman · 06-13-2022, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishee

Correct, minimizes the pedal throw to eliminate dead travel.

For me it means that I can sit comfortably... without having my left leg straining to reach to the end of the throw, just so my right foot isn't uncomfortably close. The disparity between the accelerator and end of clutch throw didn't work well for me.

Precisely why I installed it in mine.

Fishee · 06-13-2022, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by WeryPert1

Thanks! It's Sedona Red. I know I'm in the minority, but I actually prefer the bright window surround to the black on these cars.

Yes - I installed the Dinan fixed plates.

I do prefer the look of the satin brightwork on darker cars... better contrast.
I'm not a fan of monocrhome.

Dark trim on light cars, light trim on dark cars.

Fishee · 06-13-2022, 03:19 PM

Anyone in the Toronto area recommend a reputable tint shop?

CachacoF80 · 06-13-2022, 10:14 PM

Changed side markers

Fishee · 06-14-2022, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CachacoF80

Changed side markers

Nice, I swapped mine out as well.
Did you look at using OSRAM diadem chrome bulbs?

Nice little detail...

Don't have a decent close up, but I do like the subtlety of the invisible bulb...
I used diadem P21Ys in the headlights as well, looks better with the clear corners.

Fishee · 06-14-2022, 12:34 PM

I made a keychain... experimenting with a few designs, colours, and ways to attach the chain and ring.

CachacoF80 · 06-14-2022, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishee

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Changed side markers

Nice, I swapped mine out as well.
Did you look at using OSRAM diadem chrome bulbs?

Nice little detail...

Don't have a decent close up, but I do like the subtlety of the invisible bulb...
I used diadem P21Ys in the headlights as well, looks better with the clear corners.

Oh, nice idea! I'll look into it. Worked well? No issues?

Fishee · 06-14-2022, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CachacoF80

Oh, nice idea! I'll look into it. Worked well? No issues?

No issues at all, they're regular incandescent (just with a silver coating), and illuminate amber.
OSRAM is an OEM supplier. So a quality part.

CachacoF80 · 06-14-2022, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishee

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Originally Posted by CachacoF80

Oh, nice idea! I'll look into it. Worked well? No issues?

No issues at all, they're regular incandescent (just with a silver coating), and illuminate amber.
OSRAM is an OEM supplier. So a quality part.

Great, where did you get them from?

Fishee · 06-14-2022, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CachacoF80

Great, where did you get them from?

https://www.svetila.com/en/car-bulbs...gmc_currency=7

rogers83 · 06-15-2022, 06:43 AM

My mechanic threw a bunch of things at my new (to me) 135i: new OEM radiator, BC ER coilovers, VRSF decat downpipe, VRSF larger intercooler, BMS intake, uprated brake fluid. MHD engine & XHP DCT tune to go on tomorrow when I pick it up.

Can't wait to see what it's like with all the upgrades.

parameter416 · 06-15-2022, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CachacoF80

Changed side markers

Where did you guys source the side markers? I like to keep everything OEM or better, but they're 60 bucks CDN each from BMW.

Fishee · 06-15-2022, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by parameter416

Where did you guys source the side markers? I like to keep everything OEM or better, but they're 60 bucks CDN each from BMW.

I believe I paid $45/side at toronto bmw.

mkeiser · 06-15-2022, 01:20 PM

Picked up this beauty recently to replace my e46... '11 128i m sport 6 spd. So far I've just done a quick detail over exterior and engine bay. Going to replace engine/transmission/diff oil soon. Also going to replace serp belt/tensioner and OFHG. Loving the sport seats compared to my e46 non sport seats

cheers y'all

1and1 · 06-15-2022, 01:36 PM

Congrats on the new to you! Looks like a great find and I hope she treats you well!

and yeah, pretty sure the sport seats are a gift from god....

well, they're darn comfy at least....

CachacoF80 · 06-15-2022, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CachacoF80

Changed side markers

Where did you guys source the side markers? I like to keep everything OEM or better, but they're 60 bucks CDN each from BMW.

ECS I think

06-13-2022, 08:50 AM	#17161
1and1 Loves me some MHD! 1905 Rep 1,750 Posts Drives: faster than he should... Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tally, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List '09 135i [10.00]	Fun Saturday afternoon for me, and boy howdy was the arthritis kicking & screaming Sunday morning... TOTALLY worth it- The matte black leather is so much nicer than the shiny & totally beat stock leather. Same pattern as stock, nice & soft to the touch & smells great The Wife said I should have posted the first pic saturday with the comment "and sew it begins...." (I couldn't get myself to do it, but I giggled, so had to share) Attached Images __________________ 1and1 135i - E82.N54 2009 BSM - MHD / xHP / DCI, PR CP & 7.5" Race IC / N55 mid & Borla . . WL RSFI, Koni, Eibach & Dinan CP's, M3 CA's / EBC Red's & Firehawk 500's X1 - E84.N20 2013 MGM - JB4 - The Wife's, now with new turbo & ewg
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06-14-2022, 12:34 PM	#17172
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rogers83 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2011 135i N55 DCT Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Sydney, NSW Australia iTrader: (0)	My mechanic threw a bunch of things at my new (to me) 135i: new OEM radiator, BC ER coilovers, VRSF decat downpipe, VRSF larger intercooler, BMS intake, uprated brake fluid. MHD engine & XHP DCT tune to go on tomorrow when I pick it up. Can't wait to see what it's like with all the upgrades.
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06-15-2022, 01:20 PM	#17180
mkeiser First Lieutenant 617 Rep 397 Posts Drives: e82 128i 6mt m sport Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	Picked up this beauty recently to replace my e46... '11 128i m sport 6 spd. So far I've just done a quick detail over exterior and engine bay. Going to replace engine/transmission/diff oil soon. Also going to replace serp belt/tensioner and OFHG. Loving the sport seats compared to my e46 non sport seats cheers y'all
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06-15-2022, 01:36 PM	#17181
1and1 Loves me some MHD! 1905 Rep 1,750 Posts Drives: faster than he should... Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tally, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List '09 135i [10.00]	Congrats on the new to you! Looks like a great find and I hope she treats you well! and yeah, pretty sure the sport seats are a gift from god.... well, they're darn comfy at least.... __________________ 1and1 135i - E82.N54 2009 BSM - MHD / xHP / DCI, PR CP & 7.5" Race IC / N55 mid & Borla . . WL RSFI, Koni, Eibach & Dinan CP's, M3 CA's / EBC Red's & Firehawk 500's X1 - E84.N20 2013 MGM - JB4 - The Wife's, now with new turbo & ewg
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