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

[dm874]

Originally Posted by Edd

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Finished the interior

[lowbudgethero]

new differential installed

[bmw1racer]

Originally Posted by lowbudgethero

new differential installed

From that pic, I think you installed it in the wrong place.

[NickDHdfc]

I need one of them

[Edd]

Originally Posted by methodz

MY GOD SIR... Your interior is the M0Th3rFu(Kin SEX!!!!

Did the fronts come with that design and you matched the back to it or is it a full custom job?

Do you mind my asking how much for the back seat custom job? How about the whole reupholstery?

Do you have any plans to do the door cards?

Sorry for all the questions but I want to reupholster as well. Was thinking of a wine/merlot red myself

Whole lot was custom dude found the perfect colour and went from there really front seats where made to how I wanted them to be then I trimmed the rears to match along with the door cards which are black Alcantara with red stitching. Black Alcantara headlining and black Alcantara dash pod with red stitching

[lowbudgethero]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

From that pic, I think you installed it in the wrong place.

no way, by adding the extra weight in the passenger seat I get perfect 50/50 weight distribution side to side making the traction even

also that interior is beautiful

[Solo_M_Tech]

Installed ST-XTA Coilovers, Bremmer BR05 wheels, and M3 front control arms. Getting a new alignment tomorrow!

[bmw1racer]

Originally Posted by lowbudgethero

no way, by adding the extra weight in the passenger seat I get perfect 50/50 weight distribution side to side making the traction even

LOL, good point.

All this talk about front-rear weight distribution and everyone forgets about the side-to-side... This should even out your left-right tire wear substantially.

[Ultimateone]

Spent 3 hours last night using fabric glue to get my new alcantara boot from Coby wheel on to my oem plastic lock tray for the ebrake

[Gray_Panther]

Looks nice. Coby wheel has been popping up a lot lately. Is it a forum member? Company?

Going to take my 128i to test drive a 228i and 235i. Don't worry, I won't go to the dark side. I just want to get the drive out of my system. I got to see for myself what all the fuss is about. Will post later what I find.

[bmw1racer]

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Going to take my 128i to test drive a 228i and 235i. Don't worry, I won't go to the dark side. I just want to get the drive out of my system. I got to see for myself what all the fuss is about. Will post later what I find.

http://www.bmwblog.com/2015/05/14/th...is-underrated/

...and this: http://jalopnik.com/the-bmw-228i-is-...buy-1662847106

[gap]

Originally Posted by Edd

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Finished the interior

Best looking seats I've ever seen in any car.

[Ultimateone]

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Looks nice. Coby wheel has been popping up a lot lately. Is it a forum member? Company?

Going to take my 128i to test drive a 228i and 235i. Don't worry, I won't go to the dark side. I just want to get the drive out of my system. I got to see for myself what all the fuss is about. Will post later what I find.

He does some amazing custom alcantara work for steering wheels and boots etc.

[Gray_Panther]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

http://www.bmwblog.com/2015/05/14/th...is-underrated/

...and this: http://jalopnik.com/the-bmw-228i-is-...buy-1662847106

Just got back from the dealer where there was an i8 sitting in the showroom, of course already sold to someone. I have to send out the smoke patrol to find out who purchased it!

I met with my SA and he had the 228i waiting for me at the front door. It was an Estoril Blue 228i with the M-Sport package, and it definitely mean mugs the hell out of my 128i with the LCI bumper. It is a great looking car at all the frontal angles, but our 1er still takes the cake from the rear. As is quite obvious, the car is generally bigger all around. On the inside the armrest is wider and longer, the dash is bulkier and closer to your body along with all the added buttons and i-drive system. The M-Sport steering wheel is thin on the tri-beams with the thick wheel that does provide a great grip (I like it a little thick ) With that said, it is obvious there are more interior features in the 228i compared to our 128i, but I like it that way. It's a simpler car where I just want to push the "Start Engine" button and turn up the volume to my favourite songs while tearing apart the roads...

Which brings me to the drive.
This now gets obligatory.
My SA told me it had 240hp and 255tqs, so here I am thinking it should feel slightly quicker than my 128i. Yeah...I suppose it does feel subtly faster but I was being anal during my comparison. The real test was how quick does it feel under load?
I took it to a big hill, downshifted to 3rd to keep the rpm's around 2700-3000 and punched it, shifted to 4th at 4000rpm and ran it up to 4000rpm again, and it honestly felt slower than my 128i. I made sure of this because I did the same thing afterwards in my car.
The steering wheel and suspension felt like I was floating on a cloud, even in sport mode, but it took turns about as well as my 128i.
Which brings me to my conclusion:
If you care about buying a modern BMW but don't really care about having the newest tech, don't even bother with the 228i and just pick up a slightly used 128i with a 6MT.

But if you are able to get the 235i...then don't hesitate if the 128i/228i power will not satisfy your lust. Because I drove the 235i with the DCT transmission and I could see myself getting into real trouble real fast.

I am glad I went for those test drives and got it out of my system, I am delighted to say I couldn't wait to get back in my 128i, knowing that I'll be purchasing it at the end of my lease come June.

[freeyourmind]

Shiny, sparkly, magic!

[AntonioZ]

Was adjusting the coilovers and my buddy put his volks from his e46 m3.

Definitely a little big!

[SchismX]

Got walnut blasted today and installed my OCC! Thanks to Elsabor67

[cmark8]

Went to Spring Mountain Raceway (1hr away from Las Vegas) and had a blast!

[inFamousKicks]

First time really cleaning the seats. Used Leather Masters strong cleaner. They weren't that dirty to begin with, but I was surprised at how much dirt can go unnoticed on Coral Red.

[Ultimateone]

Originally Posted by inFamousKicks

First time really cleaning the seats. Used Leather Masters strong cleaner. They weren't that dirty to begin with, but I was surprised at how much dirt can go unnoticed on Coral Red.

I used some meguiars cleaner and it made such a difference, the red really hides the dirt.

[Bullitt]

Upgraded to RB stainless steel vented pistons with high temperature dust boots. Even with titanium shims in place, the stock pistons and boots were still adversely affected by heat as seen in the first photo.

Brakes feel proper now

[BigRussia]

Removed the factory 'spoiler', looks nice and clean with the natural duckbill of the trunk lid. BMW Performance duckbill spoiler will come later on.