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

Esteban · 03-07-2017, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ccdre

What did I do to my 1er? Got him a bigger brother

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That is N-I-C-E!! I want one. Congrats! Manual or DCT?

Esteban · 03-07-2017, 04:30 AM

BTW ccdre, is your M3 Mineral White? Can't tell for certain from the pic. I saw a Mineral White E92 M3 in person and even got to test drive it. Man, was that car beautiful.

swagon · 03-07-2017, 05:27 AM

Looks like MW to me which tends to look satin sometimes.

Congrats on the new car. Keeping the 1er?

ccdre · 03-07-2017, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

BTW ccdre, is your M3 Mineral White? Can't tell for certain from the pic. I saw a Mineral White E92 M3 in person and even got to test drive it. Man, was that car beautiful.

It's actually frozen white (limited edition). I believe they use mineral White with a "flat" looking clear coat.

ccdre · 03-07-2017, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccdre

What did I do to my 1er? Got him a bigger brother

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That is N-I-C-E!! I want one. Congrats! Manual or DCT?

Thanks! It's a DCT. I think I'm just too lazy for a 3 pedal car now. lol

Dthltm · 03-07-2017, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ccdre

It's actually frozen white (limited edition). I believe they use mineral White with a "flat" looking clear coat.

Frozen white on coral red would be tits. Black leather interiors here in Texas without ventilated seats is just a bad idea. I'm still jealous.

Stewy_604 · 03-08-2017, 10:23 AM

Put on the 3.5" VRSF (ceramic coated) cat-less downpipe yesterday. Installation took about 2.5 hours start to finish. Had to break two of the studs on the OE DP to get it out. Alignment on the VRSF pipe was actually really good, the flanges line up nice and flat. Swapped the JB4 over to Map 2 and took it for a drive. Power is great, also sounds amazing through the OE exhaust (golf-tee'd). A little raspy when cold, but that's to be expected. I'm still considering a Berk Street exhaust...but am happy with this for now. The wifey loves it (her daily driver), and took it for a burn last night...instant smiles with Sport mode on!

Dthltm · 03-08-2017, 10:32 AM

Nothing...but at the major intersection closest to my office there were no less than three 135i vehicles next to each other waiting at the light. These aren't the most common vehicles so I thought it was pretty cool.

Esteban · 03-08-2017, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dthltm

Nothing...but at the major intersection closest to my office there were no less than three 135i vehicles next to each other waiting at the light. These aren't the most common vehicles so I thought it was pretty cool.

Wow, that must've been a sight. I rarely see them in my neck of the woods.

Matticus91 · 03-08-2017, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Wow, that must've been a sight. I rarely see them in my neck of the woods.

Same here! There's a red one always parked in front of a house on my commute, usually covered. And there's a carbon black 135 that I occasionally see on the road near my job. Other than that sightings are extremely uncommon.

Had a little fun (kidding, working on these cars sucks, always) while working from home today.

Gloss black grilles FINALLY installed, added tricolor ///M vinyls, and swapped my ugly stock halo bulbs for CREE LED's. I got the LED's on eBay so judge away but they were less than $30 shipped so if they don't work in 6 months I won't care. Here's the link if anyone is curious, they are true 6500k CREE LED's from what I can tell, and no weirdness with the voltage.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231756219199...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Stock left, LED's right:

20170308_163109 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

Terrible pic but they look a million times better:

20170308_164726 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

Grilles and vinyls installed:

20170308_171537 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

Wasn't sure how I'd like it but I'm very happy with the look.

20170308_171547 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

Stewy_604 · 03-08-2017, 06:59 PM

Matticus91, is there a way to go LED for the LCI strips on the headlamps as well? The yellow-ish colour temp on those looks out of place now.

Matticus91 · 03-08-2017, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewy_604

Matticus91, is there a way to go LED for the LCI strips on the headlamps as well? The yellow-ish colour temp on those looks out of place now.

I agree and no unless you replace it there's no way to change them! I might get new light housings in their entirety one day but I'm very happy with this for now at $30!

Better pics of LED's and new grille!

135lights-3 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

135lights-2 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

135lights-1 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

1and1 · 03-08-2017, 09:51 PM

Thanks for posting these, just pulled the trigger on a set of Cree's also.

Dthltm · 03-09-2017, 09:08 AM

Matticus, how long does it take to switch out bulbs and what tools are needed if any?

ccdre · 03-09-2017, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by swagon

Looks like MW to me which tends to look satin sometimes.

Congrats on the new car. Keeping the 1er?

Keeping the 1er for now. The M3 has been a bucket list thing for me. The 1er is a BLAST to drive tho!

Matticus91 · 03-09-2017, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dthltm

Matticus, how long does it take to switch out bulbs and what tools are needed if any?

Doesn't take long and no tools but it's a complete bitch getting the housings off and the wires all tucked in nicely. Prepare yourself for frustratement and you'll be fine. I was expecting it to be much easier.

1and1 · 03-09-2017, 10:52 AM

I've watched a few videos of AE installs, seems to be very little room to work for sure. Gotta be super careful getting the covers back on so they seal up properly- how many times have we read a post about headlights failing because the cover wasn't sealed right after a simple install....

I'm actually debating just pulling the front bumper off & taking the lights out. Front bumper is only, what, 10 minutes to get off the car....

Blueherb · 03-09-2017, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dthltm

Matticus, how long does it take to switch out bulbs and what tools are needed if any?

Doesn't take long and no tools but it's a complete bitch getting the housings off and the wires all tucked in nicely. Prepare yourself for frustratement and you'll be fine. I was expecting it to be much easier.

Haha, so true. Drivers side not that bad but the passenger side is a complete sob.

Cmoney135i · 03-09-2017, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

Same here! There's a red one always parked in front of a house on my commute, usually covered. And there's a carbon black 135 that I occasionally see on the road near my job. Other than that sightings are extremely uncommon.

Had a little fun (kidding, working on these cars sucks, always) while working from home today.

Gloss black grilles FINALLY installed, added tricolor ///M vinyls, and swapped my ugly stock halo bulbs for CREE LED's. I got the LED's on eBay so judge away but they were less than $30 shipped so if they don't work in 6 months I won't care. Here's the link if anyone is curious, they are true 6500k CREE LED's from what I can tell, and no weirdness with the voltage.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231756219199...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Stock left, LED's right:

20170308_163109 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

Terrible pic but they look a million times better:

20170308_164726 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

Grilles and vinyls installed:

20170308_171537 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

Wasn't sure how I'd like it but I'm very happy with the look.

20170308_171547 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

So did you have to take out the wheel well guard to get the rings to turn white? or is it just a swap out where the headlight is?

Loho · 03-09-2017, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dthltm

Matticus, how long does it take to switch out bulbs and what tools are needed if any?

Doesn't take long and no tools but it's a complete bitch getting the housings off and the wires all tucked in nicely. Prepare yourself for frustratement and you'll be fine. I was expecting it to be much easier.

Very good reason to NOT cheap out and buy eBay bulbs so you never have to do this again. Doing this more than one time and risk not getting the covers back on correctly is more than I want to do. I've had the Lux on mine for over a year now with excellent results and no problems.

Ronin135 · 03-09-2017, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dthltm

Nothing...but at the major intersection closest to my office there were no less than three 135i vehicles next to each other waiting at the light. These aren't the most common vehicles so I thought it was pretty cool.

So who won....!

scythe1969 · 03-09-2017, 04:11 PM

ZHP shift knob installed and I pre-ordered the Mishimoto Oil Catch Can for my N55. Now the wait begins...

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Esteban Major General 43748 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	BTW ccdre, is your M3 Mineral White? Can't tell for certain from the pic. I saw a Mineral White E92 M3 in person and even got to test drive it. Man, was that car beautiful. __________________
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swagon Major General 13523 Rep 8,165 Posts Drives: F80 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Looks like MW to me which tends to look satin sometimes. Congrats on the new car. Keeping the 1er? __________________
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Stewy_604 First Lieutenant 77 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 2011 E82 135i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	Put on the 3.5" VRSF (ceramic coated) cat-less downpipe yesterday. Installation took about 2.5 hours start to finish. Had to break two of the studs on the OE DP to get it out. Alignment on the VRSF pipe was actually really good, the flanges line up nice and flat. Swapped the JB4 over to Map 2 and took it for a drive. Power is great, also sounds amazing through the OE exhaust (golf-tee'd). A little raspy when cold, but that's to be expected. I'm still considering a Berk Street exhaust...but am happy with this for now. The wifey loves it (her daily driver), and took it for a burn last night...instant smiles with Sport mode on! __________________ 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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Dthltm Second Lieutenant 77 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 135i / Deep Sea Blue on Taupe Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Nothing...but at the major intersection closest to my office there were no less than three 135i vehicles next to each other waiting at the light. These aren't the most common vehicles so I thought it was pretty cool.
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Stewy_604 First Lieutenant 77 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 2011 E82 135i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	Matticus91, is there a way to go LED for the LCI strips on the headlamps as well? The yellow-ish colour temp on those looks out of place now. __________________ 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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Dthltm Second Lieutenant 77 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 135i / Deep Sea Blue on Taupe Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Matticus, how long does it take to switch out bulbs and what tools are needed if any?
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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]	I've watched a few videos of AE installs, seems to be very little room to work for sure. Gotta be super careful getting the covers back on so they seal up properly- how many times have we read a post about headlights failing because the cover wasn't sealed right after a simple install.... I'm actually debating just pulling the front bumper off & taking the lights out. Front bumper is only, what, 10 minutes to get off the car.... __________________ 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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