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

[Marc_28i]

gbalthrop seriously need your expertise I have a no crank no start issue that isn't resolving

[jdt10768]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Haven't done a thing.

In mourning: A week ago, my brother was broadsided in his E92 and passed away.

Oh no, so sorry bmw1racer
Man, normally a BMW protects it's driver - I hate to hear this awful news,

[bmw1racer]

Originally Posted by jdt10768

Oh no, so sorry bmw1racer
Man, normally a BMW protects it's driver - I hate to hear this awful news,

Not a whole lot of protection when you get hit on the driver's side.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Not a whole lot of protection when you get hit on the driver's side.

Sorry for your loss.

[1and1]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

...A week ago, my brother...

damn, condolences and prayers for you & yours, that's a rough loss.

[brake-fade]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Haven't done a thing.

In mourning: A week ago, my brother was broadsided in his E92 and passed away.

So sorry to hear that. Condolences to you and your family. That is the worst type of hit.

[nevetstoj]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Haven't done a thing.

In mourning: A week ago, my brother was broadsided in his E92 and passed away.

I cant imagine how tough this must be for you. Im really sorry for your loss.

How have you been?

[brake-fade]

Originally Posted by K9Leader

Okay, so while changing out the engine to thermostat coolant hose yesterday, I was dismayed at the grime that has accumulated over the years (and various oil leaks over those years) on the lower part of the block and on top of the subframe, around the engine mounts. So, today I decided to hit that area with the pressure washer (I had it out to clean off the deck furniture). Seemed to work well - the grime was much reduced on the car (and evident on my driveway). However, I found this on the driveway when I moved the car:



Anyone able to identify it and tell me what it is for and where it is supposed to go?

Maybe evaporator dain?

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by K9Leader

Okay, so while changing out the engine to thermostat coolant hose yesterday, I was dismayed at the grime that has accumulated over the years (and various oil leaks over those years) on the lower part of the block and on top of the subframe, around the engine mounts. So, today I decided to hit that area with the pressure washer (I had it out to clean off the deck furniture). Seemed to work well - the grime was much reduced on the car (and evident on my driveway). However, I found this on the driveway when I moved the car:



Anyone able to identify it and tell me what it is for and where it is supposed to go?

Could be from the back of a headlight (piece that fits over an breather vent).

Example:

[K9Leader]

Originally Posted by Fishee

Could be from the back of a headlight (piece that fits over an breather vent).

Example:

Ah, that makes sense - I will check it out. The piece is clean, soft, and pliable so probably not on the car for 15 years and may have come off a headlight assembly that I installed last year. Thanks.

[cerealwars]

Originally Posted by Marc_28i

Guys I'm kinda new here I need help of the electrical wizards here, I have an unsolvable no crank no start issue in my 1er that is intermittent and I think it is related to terminal R due to the fact that it always shows 0.26 V draw when the car is shut down and when the car is on I have the voltage lower by 2v than any other terminal so I'll be really thankful to anyone that can help me

Marc_28i
Well, sounds like you know how to use a voltmeter. Leave it hooked up like that and start pulling fuses until the meter goes from 0.26 to zero. Then start hunting for fuckery on that circuit.

[RFChas]

Originally Posted by RFChas

Rolled over 46k miles on the '08 128i and got junior some new shoes yesterday. Conti's. Haven't tried these in long time.

Junior will be heading up to mtns tomorrow on the new tires. Will be some high speed fun. This car is a friggen blast.

1,000+ mile road trip on the new Conti's. High speed highway and Smoky Mtn twisties. This car such a blast and tires work well.

Got home, cleaned up junior real nice this afternoon, pulled the E92 outa the garage from winter hibernation, and parked the E82 in the garage for the summer.

[Houranimd49]

Drove her to work today. Needed an outlet after the rough week. Although lately her tiny issues have become more annoying yet I have no time to address them.

[GoRomeo]

Originally Posted by Houranimd49

Drove her to work today. Needed an outlet after the rough week. Although lately her tiny issues have become more annoying yet I have no time to address them.

Yep. These cars if you don’t drive them often, the gremlins start to come out 🙄😂

[brake-fade]

Originally Posted by GoRomeo

Yep. These cars if you don’t drive them often, the gremlins start to come out 🙄😂

So true!!!

[MParallel]

Drove it properly for the first time!

Today was the official inspection at our 'DOT' to make the car road legal and be eligible for license plates.

It passed with flying colors and the inspector was impressed by its low milage and every option (bar CD Changer).

So what to day. I love it. N55 with DCT is just match made in heaven. Since I have zero muscle memory for this car, driving of needed careful feathering of the throttle as it could be a bit jerky.

Wonder if the stainless steel 'iS' pedal is going to change that or not.

Then there's the active steering. Very interesting. Again, no muscle memory, but I knew what to expect. First impression is a definite positive.
Transitions is what I need to learn, but once I get to drive this daily, it should become very natural.
Roundabouts hardly take any steering input.


Now one more hoop to jump to (pay import tax) and then waiting for my papers so I can have plates pressed.

[Donkeyshins]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Haven't done a thing.

In mourning: A week ago, my brother was broadsided in his E92 and passed away.

I'm so sorry to hear this. 😢

[Donkeyshins]

Originally Posted by Donkeyshins

This is more what I did yesterday...I accidentally broke the upper neck off my radiator when trying to remove the upper hose (after accidentally breaking off the hose connector for the expansion tank when removing the fan to replace the fan belt, tensioner, and idler pulley). I guess after 15+ years, that plastic gets brittle from thermal cycling.

So this is what I'm doing this coming weekend: installing a new radiator and main hoses with a $650-lighter wallet.

OK. Radiator and hoses are replaced. Nothing is leaking (except my wallet). However, while I was in there, I took care of a little insurance:



I didn't do the mickey-mouse flange as it and the hose still look pretty good, but I've got a spare aluminum flange in my trunk (along with distilled water and the appropriate wrenches).

[Houranimd49]

Originally Posted by GoRomeo

Yep. These cars if you don’t drive them often, the gremlins start to come out 🙄😂

Absolutely!

[brake-fade]

Too funny...I've owned my car for 12 years and it now has 259,xxx miles on it. I have done almost all the mods and upgrades out there. One of the mods/upgrades I hadn't done was the clutch delay valve delete, until today while bleeding the brakes. I can't believe I didn't do this sooner. Never gave it much thought because it only caused issues occasionally, or so I thought. Crazy how different it feels, especially from a stop. Much smoother in every way, and it grabs with the peddle much closer to the floor. What's also crazy is it's the original clutch!! I would have thought the valve would cause the clutch to be prone to premature failure. Apparently not. If you haven't done it yet, I highly recommend doing it. It's easy to do.

[Houranimd49]

Originally Posted by brake-fade

Too funny...I've owned my car for 12 years and it now has 259,xxx miles on it. I have done almost all the mods and upgrades out there. One of the mods/upgrades I didn't do is the clutch delay valve delete, until today while bleeding the brakes. I can't believe I didn't do this sooner. Never gave it much thought because it only caused issues occasionally, or so I thought. Crazy how different it feels, especially from a stop. Much smoother in every way, and it grabs with the peddle much closer to the floor. What's also crazy is it's the original clutch!! I would have thought the valve would cause the clutch to be prone to premature failure. Apparently not. If you haven't done it yet, I highly recommend doing it. It's easy to do.

You’re convincing me to do it

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by Houranimd49

You’re convincing me to do it

It's a no brainer.
You will not be disappointed.