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

BronkaidBrah · 12-08-2022, 04:35 PM

My stock dual mass nearly failed catastrophically almost leaving me stranded. Figured it was time to beef up the powertrain since I'm ditching the 5558 turbo next season anyway.Not really done today but did complete the 500 mile break in process. Replaced the old spec clutch with the budget friendly dkm twin disc, removed the old lackluster shifter assembly and replaced it with an Rtd, refreshed the trans mounts, and changed the fluid to royal purple.I did this all on my back with the car on stands in not so comfortable outside temps which was pretty bad, however shifting is amazing and lightning fast now at the expense of being a bit on the noisy side. Both the suckage of working without a lift and the noise were to be expected though.
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________ · 12-08-2022, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BronkaidBrah

My stock dual mass nearly failed catastrophically almost leaving me stranded. Figured it was time to beef up the powertrain since I'm ditching the 5558 turbo next season anyway.Not really done today but did complete the 500 mile break in process. Replaced the old spec clutch with the budget friendly dkm twin disc, removed the old lackluster shifter assembly and replaced it with an Rtd, refreshed the trans mounts, and changed the fluid to royal purple.I did this all on my back with the car on stands in not so comfortable outside temps which was pretty bad, however shifting is amazing and lightning fast now at the expense of being a bit on the noisy side. Both the suckage of working without a lift and the noise were to be expected though.
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Show us those seats!!!!!

e91n52power · 12-09-2022, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BronkaidBrah

My stock dual mass nearly failed catastrophically almost leaving me stranded. Figured it was time to beef up the powertrain since I'm ditching the 5558 turbo next season anyway.Not really done today but did complete the 500 mile break in process. Replaced the old spec clutch with the budget friendly dkm twin disc, removed the old lackluster shifter assembly and replaced it with an Rtd, refreshed the trans mounts, and changed the fluid to royal purple.I did this all on my back with the car on stands in not so comfortable outside temps which was pretty bad, however shifting is amazing and lightning fast now at the expense of being a bit on the noisy side. Both the suckage of working without a lift and the noise were to be expected though.
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Damn ! I would not feel comfortable under the car with 2 stands and one jack only...

lemansblau135is · 12-09-2022, 11:23 AM

NO kidding

BronkaidBrah · 12-09-2022, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by e91n52power

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Originally Posted by BronkaidBrah

My stock dual mass nearly failed catastrophically almost leaving me stranded. Figured it was time to beef up the powertrain since I'm ditching the 5558 turbo next season anyway.Not really done today but did complete the 500 mile break in process. Replaced the old spec clutch with the budget friendly dkm twin disc, removed the old lackluster shifter assembly and replaced it with an Rtd, refreshed the trans mounts, and changed the fluid to royal purple.I did this all on my back with the car on stands in not so comfortable outside temps which was pretty bad, however shifting is amazing and lightning fast now at the expense of being a bit on the noisy side. Both the suckage of working without a lift and the noise were to be expected though.
No regerts

Damn ! I would not feel comfortable under the car with 2 stands and one jack only...

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Originally Posted by e91n52power

Damn ! I would not feel comfortable under the car with 2 stands and one jack only...

Close…It's on 4, 6 ton jack stands. the jack is only holding up the steering rack so I can roll the transmission under and is bearing no weight of the chassis.

As for the seats, here you go.
I'll probably be selling them for dirt cheap soon since the novelty of them has worn off

Fishee · 12-09-2022, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BronkaidBrah

Close…It's on 4, 6 ton jack stands. the jack is only holding up the steering rack so I can roll the transmission under and is bearing no weight of the chassis.

As for the seats, here you go.
I'll probably be selling them for dirt cheap soon since the novelty of them has worn off

They're very pretty

Love the GTI jacky (?) plaid.

suspenceful · 12-09-2022, 07:14 PM

I just pulled the motor out of her lol.

e91n52power · 12-10-2022, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BronkaidBrah

Close…It's on 4, 6 ton jack stands. the jack is only holding up the steering rack so I can roll the transmission under and is bearing no weight of the chassis.

As for the seats, here you go.
I'll probably be selling them for dirt cheap soon since the novelty of them has worn off

ooo ok, I thought there is only 2 stands and jack lol

parameter416 · 12-11-2022, 09:17 AM

I replaced all 4 plastic jack points. It was time.

Dieselboy · 12-11-2022, 12:01 PM

Helped my buddy and fellow space grey owner with putting on new pads and rotors.

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e91n52power · 12-12-2022, 04:18 AM

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Helped my buddy and fellow space grey owner with putting on new pads and rotors.

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jdt10768 · 12-13-2022, 09:26 AM

Had drv side rear tire plugged after 3 inch screw caused a flat. 10$
Ordered 6 spark plugs FCP-Euro and a 3/8" thin walled 16 mm wobble socket

Ric in RVA · 12-13-2022, 06:48 PM

Drove it.....

Are these just the greatest little back road dancers or what?

Steeles Tavern to Massies Mill today. mid 40's in the valley...near freezing at the ridge. WIndows down so you can hear the tires work, the intake song and the burble on over run.

No radio...just intake, exhaust, gearbox, occasional gravel pinging off the floor and tire noise.

Life is good.

Third gear most of the way up and down. Engine singing a song through the modified airfilter... light burble on the overrun.

Not a car in front of my or behind me the whole 21 miles.

Caught one VDOT truck and he slides right and waves me around after two corners. A hearty thank you wave and I never saw him again.

Accelerate, lift, brake, turn in under brake to transfer weight to front corner, add throttle and move weight to outside rear and take a set, roll out of steering lock., Accelerate. HARD....repeat about 1 20 times.....

tires pattering over tar and chip roads on the western slope as we work uphill. Wheel feeling alive in your hands as feedback is delivered.

East side is paved and smooth with some gravel washout on blind driveways.

New B12 suspension kept body composed and predictable with a slightly less understeer feel . and BIG F30 brakes were barely taxed today.

Winter "All Season" tires on 17's so the car slips and groans as traction starts to give up. DTC off but never got a flash all the way.

Not a high speed run just a spirited back road dance...maybe a top speed of 65-70. I am sure I could go faster but I like a margin for error when there are drop offs on one side, solid stone walls on the other and pickup trucks wanding over the double yellow in the oncoming.

Such an amazing car and what a wonderful drive......

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Stee...37.7770844!3e0

K9Leader · 12-13-2022, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ric in RVA

Drove it.....

Are these just the greatest little back road dancers or what?

Steeles Tavern to Massies Mill today. mid 40's in the valley...near freezing at the ridge. WIndows down so you can hear the tires work, the intake song and the burble on over run.

Such an amazing car and what a wonderful drive......

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Stee...37.7770844!3e0

And I just stared at mine from the window of my bedroom, where I am on day four of Covid quarantine. I will have to file that drive you mentioned away for my next trip to Virginia (my home state - W&M grad and my parents and my sister and her family live there so I am there often).

We should meet up and have a pair of Crimson Red 2011 Oners take the drive.

Pic of mine along the Blue Ridge last spring:

Ric in RVA · 12-14-2022, 08:37 AM

We are GOING to make a spring Virginia 128i drive happen!!

DönerPorsche · 12-14-2022, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ric in RVA

We are GOING to make a spring Virginia 128i drive happen!!

How come the 135i crowd isn't allowed?

suspenceful · 12-14-2022, 10:42 AM

Tore down my motor after it dealt with way too much power, for way too long. Was really cool to learn more about the N54 engine like this.

K9Leader · 12-14-2022, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ric in RVA

We are GOING to make a spring Virginia 128i drive happen!!

Cool! I'm in!

Ric in RVA · 12-14-2022, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DönerPorsche

How come the 135i crowd isn't allowed?

If you have to ask you wouldn't understand....

But I am sure we wouldn't turn you away....just make you lead to clear out any LE presence for us....

1and1 · 12-14-2022, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DönerPorsche

How come the 135i crowd isn't allowed?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ric in RVA

If you have to ask you wouldn't understand....

But I am sure we wouldn't turn you away....just make you lead to clear out any LE presence for us....

Translate that to read: They can't keep up

Awwwww heck, here we go......

Ric in RVA · 12-14-2022, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

Translate that to read: They can't keep up

Awwwww heck, here we go......

Believe me....it won't be an issue.

It's a public road.

1and1 · 12-14-2022, 08:35 PM

Of course.

12-08-2022, 04:35 PM	#17821
BronkaidBrah Private 130 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2010 LMB 135i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Elizabeth NJ iTrader: (0)	My stock dual mass nearly failed catastrophically almost leaving me stranded. Figured it was time to beef up the powertrain since I'm ditching the 5558 turbo next season anyway.Not really done today but did complete the 500 mile break in process. Replaced the old spec clutch with the budget friendly dkm twin disc, removed the old lackluster shifter assembly and replaced it with an Rtd, refreshed the trans mounts, and changed the fluid to royal purple.I did this all on my back with the car on stands in not so comfortable outside temps which was pretty bad, however shifting is amazing and lightning fast now at the expense of being a bit on the noisy side. Both the suckage of working without a lift and the noise were to be expected though. No regerts Attached Images
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12-09-2022, 11:23 AM	#17824
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12-09-2022, 07:14 PM	#17827
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12-11-2022, 09:17 AM	#17829
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Dieselboy Second Lieutenant 446 Rep 277 Posts Drives: '09 135i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: PA iTrader: (1)	Helped my buddy and fellow space grey owner with putting on new pads and rotors. __________________ 2009 Widebody 135i ///Build Thread Instagram: ///TheAxisGarage If you ride like lightning, you're gonna crash like thunder.
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12-13-2022, 09:26 AM	#17832
jdt10768 Lieutenant 332 Rep 529 Posts Drives: 2013 128i MSport 6MT Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (0)	Had drv side rear tire plugged after 3 inch screw caused a flat. 10$ Ordered 6 spark plugs FCP-Euro and a 3/8" thin walled 16 mm wobble socket
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12-13-2022, 06:48 PM	#17833
Ric in RVA Bergspyder 1469 Rep 1,212 Posts Drives: '11 BMW 128i Sport 6mt Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Richmond VA iTrader: (1)	Drove it..... Are these just the greatest little back road dancers or what? Steeles Tavern to Massies Mill today. mid 40's in the valley...near freezing at the ridge. WIndows down so you can hear the tires work, the intake song and the burble on over run. No radio...just intake, exhaust, gearbox, occasional gravel pinging off the floor and tire noise. Life is good. Third gear most of the way up and down. Engine singing a song through the modified airfilter... light burble on the overrun. Not a car in front of my or behind me the whole 21 miles. Caught one VDOT truck and he slides right and waves me around after two corners. A hearty thank you wave and I never saw him again. Accelerate, lift, brake, turn in under brake to transfer weight to front corner, add throttle and move weight to outside rear and take a set, roll out of steering lock., Accelerate. HARD....repeat about 1 20 times..... tires pattering over tar and chip roads on the western slope as we work uphill. Wheel feeling alive in your hands as feedback is delivered. East side is paved and smooth with some gravel washout on blind driveways. New B12 suspension kept body composed and predictable with a slightly less understeer feel . and BIG F30 brakes were barely taxed today. Winter "All Season" tires on 17's so the car slips and groans as traction starts to give up. DTC off but never got a flash all the way. Not a high speed run just a spirited back road dance...maybe a top speed of 65-70. I am sure I could go faster but I like a margin for error when there are drop offs on one side, solid stone walls on the other and pickup trucks wanding over the double yellow in the oncoming. Such an amazing car and what a wonderful drive...... https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Stee...37.7770844!3e0 __________________ Ric in RVA 2011 128i 6 MT Sport, 2009 Cayman 987.2, 2011 528i N52, 2018 F150 Platinum
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12-14-2022, 08:37 AM	#17835
Ric in RVA Bergspyder 1469 Rep 1,212 Posts Drives: '11 BMW 128i Sport 6mt Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Richmond VA iTrader: (1)	We are GOING to make a spring Virginia 128i drive happen!! __________________ Ric in RVA 2011 128i 6 MT Sport, 2009 Cayman 987.2, 2011 528i N52, 2018 F150 Platinum
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12-14-2022, 10:42 AM	#17837
suspenceful Major 1024 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2008 135i, 2009 335i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: WI iTrader: (9)	Tore down my motor after it dealt with way too much power, for way too long. Was really cool to learn more about the N54 engine like this.
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