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

[HyeWarrior]

Originally Posted by low135

I may paint it next year. This year it will be wrapped as I can't 100% commit to painting it Signal Green. Right now, the two colors I'd consider painting next year are Daytona Violet and San Marino Blue. We'll see

Ugh San Marino blue is probably my favorite BMW blue ever.

[low135]

Originally Posted by HyeWarrior

Ugh San Marino blue is probably my favorite BMW blue ever.

I'm gonna make an even bolder claim

I think San Marino is the best OEM blue ever

[low135]

Originally Posted by dtla1

My vote between those two would be the San Marino Blue, but check out Santorini Blue as well.

Great suggestion! Someone I know painted his 135i in that blue. Looks awesome!

[dtla1]

Originally Posted by low135

Great suggestion! Someone I know painted his 135i in that blue. Looks awesome!

There's an individual E92 M3 out there in Santorini, looks amazing.

[mfindigital]

Originally Posted by Esteban

With the most recent changes I made, I did the inserts by themselves, and really didn't notice much. Soon after, I changed tires from Michelin PSS to the PS4S. Then after that I added Bilstein B6 struts and shocks.

I purposely did the inserts without any other suspension changes so I could determine what kind of a difference they would make. As I said, not much for me but I believe it's subjective, plus probably depends on the condition of your bushings. I had approx 40K miles on mine at the time.

Speedlogic concurs with your findings, even says the full rsfb replacements result in a negligible difference and new struts are a significantly better investment. I trust Rob for anything e Series.

[low135]

Originally Posted by dtla1

There's an individual E92 M3 out there in Santorini, looks amazing.

Here's that one I mentioned

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by low135

I may paint it next year. This year it will be wrapped as I can't 100% commit to painting it Signal Green. Right now, the two colors I'd consider painting next year are Daytona Violet and San Marino Blue. We'll see

Still like the idea of wrapping it in green. Here's a couple of greens that I think would look good on your lowriding 1er. lol

[dtla1]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Still like the idea of wrapping it in green. Here's a couple of greens that I think would look good on your lowriding 1er. lol

Ohh Green would look nice, Esteban I see your Oak Green Metallic and present to you this GT2RS in Oak Green Metallic: https://www.instagram.com/jeffcherun/?hl=en

[ndfan]

I swapped out the engine oil plug for a ValvoMax drain valve. While lifting both the front and rear of car did not present problems, I normally have drained the engine oil with the rear wheels on the ground and the front wheels on ramps, which caused a not insignificant amount of oil to run down the pan and pool on the underbody cover before eventually dripping all over my garage floor. Having used a Fumoto valve on my old S2000 (great way to drain oil on that car with all 4 wheels on the ground by the way), I had confidence that a properly installed valve almost certainly would not fail, though I was not sure the ValvoMax would be short enough to close the undertray flap/door that provides access to the drain hole. Well, I can now report that the drain fits with plenty of clearance from the undertray flap; it allowed me to drain oil into a container with no mess; and it has not leaked, though I just installed it and have only driven a few miles. At this point, I’d recommend it, though I’ll surely follow up here in the unlikely event that it causes a problem.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by dtla1

Ohh Green would look nice, Esteban I see your Oak Green Metallic and present to you this GT2RS in Oak Green Metallic: https://www.instagram.com/jeffcherun/?hl=en

Here's another pic of Oak Green Metallic. Looks beautiful! My pics of the Porsche are courtesy of Yeineken. Would look great on low135's 1er, me thinks.

[Gangplank]

Personally I'm still a fan of British Racing Green.

[iminhell1]

*in progress*

BMP Y line and fittings
PR wiring kit
1 new 450 (274)
1 new 450 (267) used filter
KPD brackets

[iminhell1]

HOW IN THE FUCK DOES THIS FIT?


@KPD you're a god damn idiot.

[xQx]

Originally Posted by iminhell1

HOW IN THE FUCK DOES THIS FIT?


@KPD you're a god damn idiot.

lol. username checks out.


maybe you need to put each individual part into the tank separately then assemble it with chopsticks?
(that's what most DIY work I do on the N54 feels like)

just be patient my friend. It's easy the second time

[iminhell1]

Originally Posted by xQx

lol. username checks out.


maybe you need to put each individual part into the tank separately then assemble it with chopsticks?
(that's what most DIY work I do on the N54 feels like)

just be patient my friend. It's easy the second time

Nope. Tried as one piece. No way in hell it's fitting. 2" larger than hole. No matter how it tips it's not going in.
So I took the 2nd bracket off and put it back on in tank. No way to get the top hat/rods into the bracket, all you do it chase it around and never catch it.

"Solution" it is not.

[xQx]

Originally Posted by iminhell1

Nope. Tried as one piece. No way in hell it's fitting. 2" larger than hole. No matter how it tips it's not going in.
So I took the 2nd bracket off and put it back on in tank. No way to get the top hat/rods into the bracket, all you do it chase it around and never catch it.

"Solution" it is not.

assembling in the tank with chopsticks it is

I've never done what you're doing, I only have a single-pump bucketless - but I remember it was a pain in the neck to get right because you could get a hand in, or see in, or have the top where you want it ... but only one of those three at a time.

If you're dealing with something that's tested, I'm sure there's a way; but I wouldn't be surprised if you'd have have mastered assembling one of these first:

My guess is you get it all in the tank, then find the one obscure angle that lets you push the top-hat into position without having your hand in the tank supporting the bottom. ... Don't be afraid to take a break, have a beer, and keep coming back to it for another try all weekend

... if this is a custom job: all bets are off - good luck

[iminhell1]

Originally Posted by xQx

assembling in the tank with chopsticks it is

I've never done what you're doing, I only have a single-pump bucketless - but I remember it was a pain in the neck to get right because you could get a hand in, or see in, or have the top where you want it ... but only one of those three at a time.

If you're dealing with something that's tested, I'm sure there's a way; but I wouldn't be surprised if you'd have have mastered assembling one of these first:

My guess is you get it all in the tank, then find the one obscure angle that lets you push the top-hat into position without having your hand in the tank supporting the bottom. ... Don't be afraid to take a break, have a beer, and keep coming back to it for another try all weekend

... if this is a custom job: all bets are off - good luck

I quit drinking YEARS ago, something like 14 I think.

I'm pretty sure I know what I have to do and I'm just not going to do it ... pull the regulator and reach an arm across. That is just not going to happen.

I think what I'll end up doing is just throw both back in the gutted stock bucket and call it done. I don't see them floating out and they are sardines in there so holding them in place doesn't seem a big deal to me. Maybe a ziptie for good measure.

[xQx]

Originally Posted by iminhell1

I quit drinking YEARS ago, something like 14 I think.

Congratulations. I've been 'quitting' for about 4 years now. Generally I last about 2 months dry. It's kind of a colloquialism: "have a beer and come back to it" is Australian for "do something else for a while then come back to it with fresh eyes".

Originally Posted by iminhell1

I'm pretty sure I know what I have to do and I'm just not going to do it ... pull the regulator and reach an arm across. That is just not going to happen.

I think what I'll end up doing is just throw both back in the gutted stock bucket and call it done. I don't see them floating out and they are sardines in there so holding them in place doesn't seem a big deal to me. Maybe a ziptie for good measure.

Hahahaha. I've been in that situation many times. Take pictures and don't be afraid to post them. There are waay too many solutions posted on these forums that make use of a lathe, or beautiful mandrel bent pipes - and not enough that show off our abilities with small blocks of wood, duct tape and zip ties!

EDIT: Hey, just check and make sure the petrol (Gasoline) isn't going to degrade your zip ties.

[iminhell1]

Ya now there's a bunch of shit broke.

Fuck car things.


May take up drinking again. Least I'd pass out before I got to the frustration level of 'this big fuckin hammer says you go here'.

[HyeWarrior]

So I'm kind of shocked. I recently installed a new pair of Hankook V12's for the rear, about 3-4 months ago. They're already showing significant wear, and I've maybe only put about 4,000 miles on them (at max)

This is crazy odd. This is my second set of these tires, the first set lasted me almost 12,000 miles!

Nuts. I definitely don't think I'll be buying these tires again

[iminhell1]

Originally Posted by HyeWarrior

So I'm kind of shocked. I recently installed a new pair of Hankook V12's for the rear, about 3-4 months ago. They're already showing significant wear, and I've maybe only put about 4,000 miles on them (at max)

This is crazy odd. This is my second set of these tires, the first set lasted me almost 12,000 miles!

Nuts. I definitely don't think I'll be buying these tires again

It feels wrong to say this but I'm dailying my rs-rr's and so far I love them. Even in rain they are fair. Which looking at them you'd not expect. I haven't had a chance to drive in torrential rain yet and I don't expect them to fair well. But as a A-B tire in situations like that, I'm not afraid with them.

I have about 1,000 or better on them I'd guess. So far no signs of ware. Apart from the expected fun time use.
Man is front grip FUN.

[Gangplank]

Fixed the cup holder rattle that happens with certain cups. It had been bugging me for a while.
https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1610996