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

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

desertman123 · 01-18-2023, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by WrathOTM

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

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

Wouldn't recommend

I went with Technafit and all the fittings were the same as OE.

edit: curse you Suprgnat for beating me by a minute

1and1 · 01-18-2023, 05:17 PM

Nifty, thanks for the heads up guys!

Stainless lines are on my old-age-maintenance list....

WrathOTM · 01-18-2023, 07:26 PM

welp, thanks for the feedback I'll look elsewhere.
I am curious why are some kits 4 lines and some are 6? The extra two for the rear hard line to sub-frame piece?

Edit: presumably that is the case and I'll go with the stoptech kit. Guess I'm buying the rapco tool

Houranimd49 · 01-18-2023, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Donkeyshins

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

I said something fairly similar 😁

Fishee · 01-19-2023, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by desertman123

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

Wouldn't recommend

I went with Technafit and all the fittings were the same as OE.

edit: curse you Suprgnat for beating me by a minute

Yeesh, no bueno.
So far, I'm happy with the stoptechs.

Fishee · 01-19-2023, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by WrathOTM

welp, thanks for the feedback I'll look elsewhere.
I am curious why are some kits 4 lines and some are 6? The extra two for the rear hard line to sub-frame piece?

Edit: presumably that is the case and I'll go with the stoptech kit. Guess I'm buying the rapco tool

Should be 6 lines in total.
The rear utilizes two lines per side.

Hard line > flex line > hard line > flex line > caliper.

Fishee · 01-19-2023, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by N55135i

Got German TÜV (inspection) done at a local shop. Took it in with a tune, intercooler, blue seatbelts, LED angel eye bulbs... Still passed. FYeah, gave beers to the staff.

To be fair, everything else is already registered: steelflex brake lines, suspension, larger tires, aftermarket rims.

I never take it to Corporate TÜV or BMW (only to order parts).

M539 makes passing TUV seem so draconian.

Houranimd49 · 01-19-2023, 06:19 PM

Went to go replace the passenger side motor mount and it was giving me such a hard time, I ended up removing the whole bracket to get it out. I realized afterward that the downpipe is in complete access for my VRSF replacement. But the bolts are way too rusted on.

But before I could even get started, I noticed the driver’s side motor mount bracket is completely broken. Explains a lot. After 7 hours I’ve accepted defeat and called it a night. Until tomorrow….

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Ric in RVA Bergspyder 1469 Rep 1,212 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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WrathOTM Lieutenant 543 Rep 517 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Rio Rancho, NM iTrader: (0)	welp, thanks for the feedback I'll look elsewhere. I am curious why are some kits 4 lines and some are 6? The extra two for the rear hard line to sub-frame piece? Edit: presumably that is the case and I'll go with the stoptech kit. Guess I'm buying the rapco tool __________________ Mods to date: The list grows...
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Houranimd49 First Lieutenant 252 Rep 332 Posts Drives: F10 535i xDrive, F25 xDrive35i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW X3 xDriv ... [9.25] 2011 BMW 535i xDrive [9.50]	Went to go replace the passenger side motor mount and it was giving me such a hard time, I ended up removing the whole bracket to get it out. I realized afterward that the downpipe is in complete access for my VRSF replacement. But the bolts are way too rusted on. But before I could even get started, I noticed the driver’s side motor mount bracket is completely broken. Explains a lot. After 7 hours I’ve accepted defeat and called it a night. Until tomorrow….
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