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

chadillac2000 · 04-02-2017, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ianc

Did the water pump and tstat today. All in all a pretty straightforward job, but O my Lord that fucking top pump bolt! Finally had to loosen and push up the radiator fan to make some space for my left hand. Otto must have very small hands...

Took about 6 hours start to finish. Glad to have it done at ~64K tho: had been dreading it for awhile...

ianc

Nice work bud. You're a braver man than I attempting that with the radiator fan still in. Glad to see you got it all buttoned up and back to business without finding yourself stranded on the side of the road -- we're a few of the lucky ones!

xQx · 04-03-2017, 05:18 PM

Today I swapped pin 1 and pin 3 in the plug where the left paddle shifter joins the steering wheel. This makes it pull to downshift, push to upshift. Thus, it's now completely unintuitive to anyone who's driven a 1er before, but now it works exactly as you'd expect if you've driven any other paddle shift car in the world. (Pull left for downshift, pull right for upshift)

Esteban · 04-03-2017, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Broke down a 6ft tall bookshelf and stuffed it into the back of the car. The whole time I kept thinking, "why didn't you just bring the damn GTi"

Exactly. Those cars were meant for things like that, although the 1er will do in a pinch.

Matticus91 · 04-03-2017, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by xQx

Today I swapped pin 1 and pin 3 in the plug where the left paddle shifter joins the steering wheel. This makes it pull to downshift, push to upshift. Thus, it's now completely unintuitive to anyone who's driven a 1er before, but now it works exactly as you'd expect if you've driven any other paddle shift car in the world. (Pull left for downshift, pull right for upshift)

I actually had no idea they did that in the 135's. I have yet to drive a DCT 1er...

xQx · 04-03-2017, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

I actually had no idea they did that in the 135's. I have yet to drive a DCT 1er...

I think the DCT might be back to standard, I've not driven one; but the AT version of the 1 series has a very unique paddle method: pull for upshift, push for downshift (same on both sides).

Which is actually more convenient, but is different from basically every other car ever made.

The most common way to 'fix' it, is to swap in DCT paddles from an M3 (they look better, and interface easily).

But this mod costs nothing, retains the convenience of having both up & downshift available with one hand, and means the basic behavior is now consistent with every other paddle-shift car.

GoodMoodley · 04-04-2017, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by xQx

I think the DCT might be back to standard, I've not driven one; but the AT version of the 1 series has a very unique paddle method: pull for upshift, push for downshift (same on both sides).

Which is actually more convenient, but is different from basically every other car ever made.

The most common way to 'fix' it, is to swap in DCT paddles from an M3 (they look better, and interface easily).

But this mod costs nothing, retains the convenience of having both up & downshift available with one hand, and means the basic behavior is now consistent with every other paddle-shift car.

DCT is normal. Left is down and right is up.

chadillac2000 · 04-04-2017, 09:18 AM

Installed a 75mm M12 BMW 5 Lug Hex Head Stud Kit in Black from Apex.

Stewy_604 · 04-04-2017, 10:24 AM

^^^ Every time I see those rotors it makes me want to order them!

wannabeemer · 04-05-2017, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by xQx

I think the DCT might be back to standard, I've not driven one; but the AT version of the 1 series has a very unique paddle method: pull for upshift, push for downshift (same on both sides).

Which is actually more convenient, but is different from basically every other car ever made.

The most common way to 'fix' it, is to swap in DCT paddles from an M3 (they look better, and interface easily).

But this mod costs nothing, retains the convenience of having both up & downshift available with one hand, and means the basic behavior is now consistent with every other paddle-shift car.

My MY2011 135i is left for down shift and right for up shift as was my 2010 Golf GTI.

Gray_Panther · 04-05-2017, 08:03 PM

Installed the passenger xenon headlight and reinstalled my front bumper. I then took it for a drive. I then pulled up to a wall and aimed the headlights and drove it back home and tucked it away for the night.

Mission accomplished!!

Dat Aus · 04-06-2017, 12:37 AM

Kicked it. I'm so sick of this bloody thing breaking.

HyeWarrior · 04-06-2017, 01:36 PM

Lol we've all been there

Stewy_604 · 04-06-2017, 06:33 PM

Just ordered a set of ECS rotors (front and rear) and a set of Carbotech pads. Gotta love the "click and buy."

Dat Aus · 04-06-2017, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HyeWarrior

Lol we've all been there

In the course of the last 4 months.

- Water pump
- serpentine belt snapped whilst driving and I lost power steering
- AC compressor died. Replaced it.
- Intermittent 30FF code.
- Immediate 29DC code as soon as I rev over 3500 RPM. Ordered new LPFP that should be arriving today.
- Newly installed AC compressor broke 2 months after being installed. I went through the entire Australian summer with no AC and a black car.
- As soon as I ordered the LPFP, the 29DC code has stopped and I'm now getting HPFP codes.

xQx · 04-06-2017, 10:31 PM

Today it got a long overdue wash and polish.

So I took some glamour shots.

Full res here:

View post on imgur.com

Next on the list is a Sebion CF M3 style hood like this one:

I'm just trying to work out a way to get it past the wife...

Dat Aus · 04-07-2017, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by xQx

I'm just trying to work out a way to get it past the wife...

It's easier to ask for forgiveness than it is permission.

swagon · 04-07-2017, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dat Aus

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Originally Posted by HyeWarrior

Lol we've all been there

In the course of the last 4 months.

- Water pump
- serpentine belt snapped whilst driving and I lost power steering
- AC compressor died. Replaced it.
- Intermittent 30FF code.
- Immediate 29DC code as soon as I rev over 3500 RPM. Ordered new LPFP that should be arriving today.
- Newly installed AC compressor broke 2 months after being installed. I went through the entire Australian summer with no AC and a black car.
- As soon as I ordered the LPFP, the 29DC code has stopped and I'm now getting HPFP codes.

Something tells me your shitbox is fully modified.

Dat Aus · 04-07-2017, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by swagon

Something tells me your shitbox is fully modified.

Intercooler, DCI and MHD Stage 1 tune. Nothing more.

1and1 · 04-07-2017, 07:58 AM

Lots of tinkering with the Alpina bin last night, and this mornings drive to work was pretty much awesome.

D mode is very stock behaving- warmup held gears like stock, basic drive behavior was spot on, quick transitions onto braking or heavy acceleration behaved correctly with well timed gear changes, even changed gears properly on the few poor excuses for hills that are seen on my commute to the office.

All without changing the much loved behavior of Sport or Manual modes that the Alpina flash is much loved for.

smalls428 · 04-07-2017, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by xQx

I think the DCT might be back to standard, I've not driven one; but the AT version of the 1 series has a very unique paddle method: pull for upshift, push for downshift (same on both sides).

Which is actually more convenient, but is different from basically every other car ever made.

The most common way to 'fix' it, is to swap in DCT paddles from an M3 (they look better, and interface easily).

But this mod costs nothing, retains the convenience of having both up & downshift available with one hand, and means the basic behavior is now consistent with every other paddle-shift car.

Pretty sure the Mini Cooper S models I've driven with paddle shifters were the same way. Not surprising, when you think about it.

Matticus91 · 04-07-2017, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by xQx

Today it got a long overdue wash and polish.

Next on the list is a Sebion CF M3 style hood like this one:

I'm just trying to work out a way to get it past the wife...

Loving the way mine is coming out!

DSC_0017 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

20170403_120022 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

20170403_120019 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

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Originally Posted by Dat Aus

It's easier to ask for forgiveness than it is permission.

Lol

minirips2 · 04-08-2017, 09:05 PM

I went to town on my 128i, since it's approaching 50K, and I have no idea how the original owner cared for it. I started with a coolant flush and fill with the BMW blue juice. Then I Changed the oil and filter. Then I changed the manual trans fluid and differential fluid with factory fill stuff. Finally, I changed the brake fluid and clutch fluid. While I was down there, I yanked out that nasty clutch delay valve (one of the best no-cost mods I've ever done). Took her for a spin, filled her up with BP 93, and chuckled that I got 28.6MPG in mixed driving, no less. I don't know where BMW comes up with their mileage ratings, but here in flat old Illinois, it's pretty easy to beat them!

04-03-2017, 05:18 PM	#4248
xQx General 903 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i (E88 N54 6AT) Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Sunshine Coast QLD Australia iTrader: (0)	Today I swapped pin 1 and pin 3 in the plug where the left paddle shifter joins the steering wheel. This makes it pull to downshift, push to upshift. Thus, it's now completely unintuitive to anyone who's driven a 1er before, but now it works exactly as you'd expect if you've driven any other paddle shift car in the world. (Pull left for downshift, pull right for upshift)
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04-04-2017, 09:18 AM	#4253
chadillac2000 Major 1222 Rep 1,372 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Asheville, North Carolina iTrader: (7)	Installed a 75mm M12 BMW 5 Lug Hex Head Stud Kit in Black from Apex. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i Single Turbo Build Thread HERE 2016 BMW M5 Competition Build Thread HERE 2015 BMW M3 Build Thread HERE
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04-04-2017, 10:24 AM	#4254
Stewy_604 First Lieutenant 77 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 2011 E82 135i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	^^^ Every time I see those rotors it makes me want to order them! __________________ 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey - BMS JB4, VRSF 3.5" catless DP, Berk exhaust, BMS intake, ER CP, Eibach Pro-Kit, H&R spacers, black kidneys, Blacklines, LUX angel eyes 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White - MPBK w/ F85 rotors & Carbotech pads, ACS Springs/Links, iND reflector deletes, iND black roundels, MP black kidneys, M50D grille inserts 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750 - too much to list
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Gray_Panther Brigadier General 1555 Rep 3,234 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	Installed the passenger xenon headlight and reinstalled my front bumper. I then took it for a drive. I then pulled up to a wall and aimed the headlights and drove it back home and tucked it away for the night. Mission accomplished!! __________________ 2012 BMW 128i 6MT Deep Sea Blue Metallic
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04-06-2017, 12:37 AM	#4257
Dat Aus First Lieutenant 117 Rep 376 Posts Drives: '08 135i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	Kicked it. I'm so sick of this bloody thing breaking.
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04-06-2017, 01:36 PM	#4258
HyeWarrior Major 747 Rep 1,119 Posts Drives: 2012 135i DCT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Dimas, CA iTrader: (1)	Lol we've all been there
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04-06-2017, 06:33 PM	#4259
Stewy_604 First Lieutenant 77 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 2011 E82 135i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	Just ordered a set of ECS rotors (front and rear) and a set of Carbotech pads. Gotta love the "click and buy." __________________ 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey - BMS JB4, VRSF 3.5" catless DP, Berk exhaust, BMS intake, ER CP, Eibach Pro-Kit, H&R spacers, black kidneys, Blacklines, LUX angel eyes 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White - MPBK w/ F85 rotors & Carbotech pads, ACS Springs/Links, iND reflector deletes, iND black roundels, MP black kidneys, M50D grille inserts 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750 - too much to list
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xQx General 903 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i (E88 N54 6AT) Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Sunshine Coast QLD Australia iTrader: (0)	Today it got a long overdue wash and polish. So I took some glamour shots. Full res here: View post on imgur.com Next on the list is a Sebion CF M3 style hood like this one: I'm just trying to work out a way to get it past the wife...
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04-07-2017, 07:58 AM	#4265
1and1 Loves me some MHD! 1858 Rep 1,719 Posts Drives: faster than he should... Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tally, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List '09 135i [10.00]	Lots of tinkering with the Alpina bin last night, and this mornings drive to work was pretty much awesome. D mode is very stock behaving- warmup held gears like stock, basic drive behavior was spot on, quick transitions onto braking or heavy acceleration behaved correctly with well timed gear changes, even changed gears properly on the few poor excuses for hills that are seen on my commute to the office. All without changing the much loved behavior of Sport or Manual modes that the Alpina flash is much loved for. __________________ 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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04-08-2017, 09:05 PM	#4268
minirips2 Second Lieutenant 207 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 2010 128i 6M CR Slicktop Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Illinois iTrader: (1)	I went to town on my 128i, since it's approaching 50K, and I have no idea how the original owner cared for it. I started with a coolant flush and fill with the BMW blue juice. Then I Changed the oil and filter. Then I changed the manual trans fluid and differential fluid with factory fill stuff. Finally, I changed the brake fluid and clutch fluid. While I was down there, I yanked out that nasty clutch delay valve (one of the best no-cost mods I've ever done). Took her for a spin, filled her up with BP 93, and chuckled that I got 28.6MPG in mixed driving, no less. I don't know where BMW comes up with their mileage ratings, but here in flat old Illinois, it's pretty easy to beat them!
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