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07-19-2023, 08:46 AM | #1 |
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My 128i OEM+ build
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I looked for a few months to get a slicktop manual 128i and was able to find one last year. My first daughter was born late 2022 so the progress on the build was very slow however we are back on track. The goal of the build is a fun summer daily than can take on a few track days a year. The car is relatively new it only has 55,xxx Miles by now it is a 2012 MY Interior carnavi with wireless apple car play and reverse camera zhp shift knob 135i Cluster with Mileage Exterior depo led headlights with morimoto h7 hid kit oem black line led lci tail lights Power mods: 3 stage intake manifold, 2x new OEM DISA valves active autowerke catless headers mishimoto intake hose charcoal filter removal stage FP tune (no CEL) 3.73 diff 135i exhaust with flap remove Suspension wheels and Brakes: Front 340mm Brembo Brake kit taken from a 340i Rear 328i calipers steel braided lines (front, rear and middle) BBS Ck0012 18x8 + 45 with FP7000 235/40/18 ST X coilover kit Dinan camber plates M3 front control arms Rear subframe whiteline inserts Msport Rear swaybar All the suspension hardware: mounts, screws etc have been renewed Pending mods to have the project ready: -Limited Slip Differential - M3/M4 seats |
07-20-2023, 01:55 PM | #3 |
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Hey! Awesome car you've got going there, mine is a beater by comparison lol. You've got a really nice selection of parts already installed, really impressive. That thing should be totally set up to crush it on track days.
How was the 135i cluster swap? I've heard of that before but never understood the details well enough to want to pursue it myself. |
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07-20-2023, 03:26 PM | #4 |
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Thanks ! before I moved to the US I used to modify and track small european hot hatches I had peugeot 208 GTI, Seat Cupra, Renault Clios etc. Unfortunately none of then are sold here I had played with FWD turbos for a long time so I was looking for something EURO, NA and RWD
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For the cluster swap I did it mainly for the temp sensor, it was relatively easy and I was able to keep my real mileage in the car If you want some help I have everything to perform the swap just get a manual 135i cluster from ebay ( mileage is not important it can be lower or higher than yours ) and I would be happy to help |
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07-21-2023, 05:13 PM | #6 | |
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07-24-2023, 08:21 AM | #7 |
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coding brake nannies out
after updating the whole brake set up I code out some nannies thanks to the excellent content in these posts : https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show...1140422&page=3 https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1216642 I left E diff still active , but when I get a mechanical LSD I will remove it DIFF_LOCK : This is the actual electronic differential I code out the following FLR ("Engine Power Reduction to Prevent Brake Disc Overheating") FBS ("Brake Fading Compensation") BB_RAB ("Brake Standby") Codes changed in My DSC module: C0F_DIFF_LOCK wert_02 C0F_FBS wert_00 C0F_FLR wert_00 wert_02 C0F_BB_RAB wert_00 |
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08-21-2023, 10:56 AM | #8 |
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I ran a couple of sessions on the track last week, first time with the 128i in the track and also my first time in Waterford Hills track so I took it very relaxed specially after almost 9 years since I was in a track
The little 1 series behaves amazing, I really enjoy it the main issue I found were my crappy all season tires I really need to get rid of them for next season, I am definitely going to be a regular in track. Also I didn't change my brake booster master cylinder when I got the F30 brembo brakes because in the street it doesn't feel that bad but in the track the travel is awful too long , I already have a m3 master cylinder in my garage so I just need to stop being lazy and install it Now that I am getting a daily driver I think the scope of the car is going to change a little to be more fun in the track and weekends so here are the new list of pending mods 1- LSD 2 - Rear seat removal 3 - Get better front seats I want something a little sportier and light but still recline capable to be able to adjust when driving in the street 4 - Lighter wheels and performance summer tires |
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05-14-2024, 05:20 PM | #9 |
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I finally made some time to install sport seats.
During the winter I found a seat of sport seats for a very cheap price they were in terrible shape tough with the trim all worn out and quite a few tears. I didnt care because they were all functioning and a manual set up which is what I was looking for. I had them fully reupholstered and picked them up a few weeks ago today I spend some time doing the new wiring for the bolster adjustment after that it is pretty straight forward installation My headliner was also very saggy so I decided to refresh it as well. I also ordered a rear seat delete net and made a custom carpet to cover the exposed floor parts, that will be installed next week The LSD is also ordered and probably install it in the upcoming weeks that depends on how busy my weekend will be. I will post the install process |
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05-15-2024, 03:22 PM | #11 | |
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05-18-2024, 02:24 PM | #12 |
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The rear seat delete was finally installed. I am the first to admit that it is not perfect but for a budget it is just fine
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05-18-2024, 07:57 PM | #13 |
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05-19-2024, 02:43 PM | #14 |
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Bolted mine into my 3.23 manual diff without issues (no shims required).
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09 128i Slicktop - Ohlins MI01S1, KMac Plates, M3 RSFB, M3 RSB, Hotchkis FSB/endlinks, 1M brace, Wavetrac, Coolerworx, JKVK headers, RPM Motorsport Tune, Yokohama A052 255/40/17s
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08-07-2024, 07:44 PM | #15 |
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I saw your post on the WTB, sent a DM last week. Thought i'd follow up one more time here. Sorry to hijack a build thread. I'm interested @17
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08-24-2024, 12:34 PM | #16 | |
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Hi there sorry I was disconnected from the forum and did not see the messages the idea of selling it crossed my mind when I saw another car but it got sold so not really looking to get rid of the 128i for now |
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08-24-2024, 12:38 PM | #17 |
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I finally got into the m3 master cylinder swap and wow tthe difference in feeling is huge! I should have done thia since the beginning I highly recommend it to anyone with a similar set, it is a pain to change and bleed but it is worth it
I also found an euro intake really cheap and throw it in, mainly just for the looks and because my original box had some strippwd out screws |
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