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

mkeiser · 01-14-2023, 11:28 AM

Cleaned the filter again, this is how it looked even with cleaning it a week ago. I also took the tank out and flushed it with warm water. Lots of gunk. California car transplanted to Minnesota so I wonder if it's the type of fluid they use in warm weather states once it gets cold? Or rain x gunk?

Working flawlessly now, put in the new pump too while I was in there.

K9Leader · 01-14-2023, 01:11 PM

I was watching a video of an interior refurb on an Alpina B7, which involved removing all the sticky/gooey soft-touch surface from all the interior trim pieces. I have done that on my E91 and was thinking how nice it was that BMW "cheaped out" and didn't use any of that soft-touch on the E82 . . . except for the center console. Mine has bothered me since I brough Little Red home over a year ago, so I decided to do something about it today.

I have a magnetic wireless charger mounted in the forward cup holder and use the rear "cupholder" for random storage so, with the console storage bin/armrest folded down, you only see part of the affected area. Fortunately that area was not too hard to clean without taking the console out of the car. I will get to the unseen rest of it in the spring or summer and will take the console out to do so. For now, though, it looks better. But, I do need to take it out for a test drive on some back roads just to make sure.

The refurbished area:

The unseen still sticky area:

Overall, I'm happy with what I've done so far:

Suprgnat · 01-14-2023, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ric in RVA

Grab a wooden chopstick and a pocket knife. Sharpen the chopstick to a wedge/ blade/ point as you see fit. The wood wont hurt the paint unless you do something very stupid....and you can design a tool that reaches the crevices.

I use bamboo skewers. Ready made.

WrathOTM · 01-14-2023, 04:08 PM

[QUOTE=K9Leader;29734809][SIZE="3"]I was watching a video of an interior refurb on an Alpina B7, which involved removing all the sticky/gooey soft-touch surface from all the interior trim pieces. I have done that on my E91 and was thinking how nice it was that BMW "cheaped out" and didn't use any of that soft-touch on the E82 . . . except for the center console. Mine has bothered me since I brough Little Red home over a year ago, so I decided to do something about it today.

Looks good, god I hate that soft touch crap. But be careful getting the rest out. I had to take my entire center console section out to get the rest of that crap off. And sadly there is still some in the cupholders.
Two questions...
Was that an M539 restorations video?
Those cocomats?

K9Leader · 01-14-2023, 05:08 PM

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Looks good, god I hate that soft touch crap. But be careful getting the rest out. I had to take my entire center console section out to get the rest of that crap off. And sadly there is still some in the cupholders.
Two questions...
Was that an M539 restorations video?
Those cocomats?

Yes, it was M539 - he's very entertaining.
Yes, they are cocomats - I have them in both the E82 and E91 and love the old school vibe.

Ric in RVA · 01-15-2023, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Nashville

Put the coilovers on and replaced the grill. Waiting on my BBK, front lip and headlights

LMK if you are going to part with the old halogens. They'd go great on my 2011 halogen car with tired lenses.

Nashville · 01-15-2023, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ric in RVA

LMK if you are going to part with the old halogens. They'd go great on my 2011 halogen car with tired lenses.

I most definitely will be. Just have to figure out a price.

Donkeyshins · 01-15-2023, 11:02 PM

I followed the instructions here (https://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=425060) and installed forward cargo hooks and a cargo net to prevent my compact spare from sliding around during <ahem> spirited driving.

(Yes, the bumper is filthy. We've been getting a few atmospheric rivers flowing north in our direction. Also, the trunk could use a hoovering.)

Ric in RVA · 01-16-2023, 07:13 AM

Yesterday I found out 261's don't fit over F30 brakes up front. Clearance to face is the issue.

Studs on order. Spacer already on hand.

If anyone wants to swap out some 261's to make a square set please let me know.

I think I am going four fronts with 245/40-18's. But still looking at fit and such.

I'll probably just end up running them at close to OEM sizes staggered if not.

Fishee · 01-16-2023, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by K9Leader

Yes, it was M539 - he's very entertaining.
Yes, they are cocomats - I have them in both the E82 and E91 and love the old school vibe.

I've been receiving quite a few M539 videos in my feed too.
Great to watch and learn.

Nashville · 01-16-2023, 08:01 PM

Got the brakes installed this evening.

demas · 01-16-2023, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jdt10768

@demas your car collection looks as if it just stepped out of an Apple commercial. Very clean for sure. I like it

Thanks a million mate, appreciate it. Planning to do the R56 next now that my arms have recovered.

Houranimd49 · 01-16-2023, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nashville

Got the brakes installed this evening.

I’m almost disgusted at how clean your car is (figuratively). Especially looking at the brake dust shield although I’m presuming they’re new?

Edit: where did you get your cross drilled rotors from?

Nashville · 01-17-2023, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Houranimd49

I’m almost disgusted at how clean your car is (figuratively). Especially looking at the brake dust shield although I’m presuming they’re new?

Edit: where did you get your cross drilled rotors from?

Hey thanks! Yes the dust shields are new and the brake rotor came with the bmw
Performance kit

Fishee · 01-17-2023, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nashville

Got the brakes installed this evening.

Nice.
Did you think about replacing your lines while you had the calipers off?

I just did mine... the OE lines were pretty stiff/aged.

Nashville · 01-17-2023, 02:49 PM

I thought about it. I probably will when I get my wheels in. any brands you recommend?

Fishee · 01-17-2023, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nashville

I thought about it. I probably will when I get my wheels in. any brands you recommend?

I went with stoptech stainless braided.
I'd go with those or OEM.

Donkeyshins · 01-18-2023, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Nashville

Got the brakes installed this evening.

Your car is disgustingly clean. I am ashamed of my trunk front anchor photo now...

jdt10768 · 01-18-2023, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Donkeyshins

Your car is disgustingly clean. I am ashamed of my trunk front anchor photo now...

you need to get your sh*t together before posting those nasty pics of your trunk. clean that thing up and repost asap, :O)

WrathOTM · 01-18-2023, 03:53 PM

Any issues the ECS brand brake lines? was thinking of getting those.

Fishee · 01-18-2023, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by WrathOTM

Any issues the ECS brand brake lines? was thinking of getting those.

I think, so long as the lines are marked DOT, you're good to go.

Suprgnat · 01-18-2023, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by WrathOTM

Any issues the ECS brand brake lines? was thinking of getting those.

Two informative threads by fe1rx

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1083544

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1090379

01-14-2023, 11:28 AM	#17865
mkeiser Captain 1217 Rep 761 Posts Drives: e82 128i 6mt m sport Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (1)	Cleaned the filter again, this is how it looked even with cleaning it a week ago. I also took the tank out and flushed it with warm water. Lots of gunk. California car transplanted to Minnesota so I wonder if it's the type of fluid they use in warm weather states once it gets cold? Or rain x gunk? Working flawlessly now, put in the new pump too while I was in there. Attached Images
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01-14-2023, 01:11 PM	#17866
K9Leader Captain 1451 Rep 924 Posts Drives: 2011 128i E82 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Delaware iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 128i [10.00] 2010 BMW 328i [10.00]	I was watching a video of an interior refurb on an Alpina B7, which involved removing all the sticky/gooey soft-touch surface from all the interior trim pieces. I have done that on my E91 and was thinking how nice it was that BMW "cheaped out" and didn't use any of that soft-touch on the E82 . . . except for the center console. Mine has bothered me since I brough Little Red home over a year ago, so I decided to do something about it today. I have a magnetic wireless charger mounted in the forward cup holder and use the rear "cupholder" for random storage so, with the console storage bin/armrest folded down, you only see part of the affected area. Fortunately that area was not too hard to clean without taking the console out of the car. I will get to the unseen rest of it in the spring or summer and will take the console out to do so. For now, though, it looks better. But, I do need to take it out for a test drive on some back roads just to make sure. The refurbished area: The unseen still sticky area: Overall, I'm happy with what I've done so far: __________________ K9Leader 2011 128i E82 6MT - Crimson Red/Black
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01-14-2023, 04:08 PM	#17868
WrathOTM Lieutenant 743 Rep 584 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Rio Rancho, NM iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=K9Leader;29734809][SIZE="3"]I was watching a video of an interior refurb on an Alpina B7, which involved removing all the sticky/gooey soft-touch surface from all the interior trim pieces. I have done that on my E91 and was thinking how nice it was that BMW "cheaped out" and didn't use any of that soft-touch on the E82 . . . except for the center console. Mine has bothered me since I brough Little Red home over a year ago, so I decided to do something about it today. Looks good, god I hate that soft touch crap. But be careful getting the rest out. I had to take my entire center console section out to get the rest of that crap off. And sadly there is still some in the cupholders. Two questions... Was that an M539 restorations video? Those cocomats? __________________ Mods to date: The list grows...
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01-15-2023, 11:02 PM	#17872
Donkeyshins First Lieutenant 577 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 2010 128i ZSP 6MT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Puget Sound Region iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 128i [0.00]	I followed the instructions here (https://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=425060) and installed forward cargo hooks and a cargo net to prevent my compact spare from sliding around during <ahem> spirited driving. (Yes, the bumper is filthy. We've been getting a few atmospheric rivers flowing north in our direction. Also, the trunk could use a hoovering.)
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01-16-2023, 07:13 AM	#17873
Ric in RVA Bergspyder 1680 Rep 1,273 Posts Drives: '11 BMW 128i Sport 6mt Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Richmond VA iTrader: (1)	Yesterday I found out 261's don't fit over F30 brakes up front. Clearance to face is the issue. Studs on order. Spacer already on hand. If anyone wants to swap out some 261's to make a square set please let me know. I think I am going four fronts with 245/40-18's. But still looking at fit and such. I'll probably just end up running them at close to OEM sizes staggered if not. __________________ Ric in RVA 2011 128i 6 MT Sport, 2009 Cayman 987.2, 2011 528i N52, 2018 F150 Platinum
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01-16-2023, 08:01 PM	#17875
Nashville BMW Sales 1140 Rep 469 Posts Drives: G20 Msport, 1996 Civic DX Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Nashville, Tn iTrader: (0)	Got the brakes installed this evening. Attached Images __________________ G20, but I love my Honda
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Nashville BMW Sales 1140 Rep 469 Posts Drives: G20 Msport, 1996 Civic DX Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Nashville, Tn iTrader: (0)	I thought about it. I probably will when I get my wheels in. any brands you recommend? __________________ G20, but I love my Honda
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01-18-2023, 03:53 PM	#17884
WrathOTM Lieutenant 743 Rep 584 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Rio Rancho, NM iTrader: (0)	Any issues the ECS brand brake lines? was thinking of getting those. __________________ Mods to date: The list grows...
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