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

Boosted135i · 04-12-2020, 07:06 PM

In just over 3.5 hours I successfully installed my VRSF 5" intercooler w/ upgraded lower charge pipe and VRSF catless DP's!

Next up - decide on which exhaust and MHD Tune.

CH400EM · 04-12-2020, 07:17 PM

Did some misc detailing and installed the Performance grills and spoiler. Waiting on a new low profile floor jack to get delivered then I'll do a stud conversion with the Apex kit.

Afam28 · 04-12-2020, 09:12 PM

Boost solenoids went...
BMW Of Annapolis tomorrow for new ones...
Besides that, car drives great!

Ric in RVA · 04-13-2020, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Suprgnat

Not reinvent the wheel?

Seriously though, if you need something to make I'm sure I could whip something up. How big a chunk of metal can you handle? Designed a mounting bracket for the amp today. Do you do sheet metal as well?

That's a call to metals supermarket for some .125 plate, band saw (or any fine tooth metal saw), and a drill. Brake that bend in a vise but protect the jaws. Scotchbrite finish, file the edges.

ShocknAwe · 04-13-2020, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Afam28

Boost solenoids went...
BMW Of Annapolis tomorrow for new ones...
Besides that, car drives great!

Vacuum or vanos? Got a couple vanos units in great shape.

Suprgnat · 04-13-2020, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ric in RVA

That's a call to metals supermarket for some .125 plate, band saw (or any fine tooth metal saw), and a drill. Brake that bend in a vise but protect the jaws. Scotchbrite finish, file the edges.

16 ga.

I'm looking for something a little more "factory". Once I can get back to work I access to the tools to do it right.

Afam28 · 04-13-2020, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

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Originally Posted by Afam28

Boost solenoids went...
BMW Of Annapolis tomorrow for new ones...
Besides that, car drives great!

Vacuum or vanos? Got a couple vanos units in great shape.

Thanks...
I changed my vanos solenoids last year in November...
These were the two boost solenoids (pressure converter as bmw calls it)that sit on the passenger side of the engine...

NA64LIFE · 04-13-2020, 08:50 PM

Things done in the past week:

Ledermanz steering wheel
Heavy weighted shift knob
Coby alcantara trim black w/ red stitching
1M gauge face plates w/ white LEDs
3 Stage IM
Stage FP Tune
Bavsound revenant amplifier
Logic 7 speakers replaced Hi-Fi

ShocknAwe · 04-14-2020, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by NA64LIFE

Things done in the past week:

Ledermanz steering wheel
Heavy weighted shift knob
Coby alcantara trim black w/ red stitching
1M gauge face plates w/ white LEDs
3 Stage IM
Stage FP Tune
Bavsound revenant amplifier
Logic 7 speakers replaced Hi-Fi

How do you like that shift knob?

chris_flies · 04-14-2020, 09:36 AM

Just ordered some Vorschlag camber plates. Time to grip up even more...

1and1 · 04-14-2020, 10:05 AM

Tossed on a DCI for something different.

makes the cutest little turbo whistle noises now, it's adorable

For comparison's sake, my MS6 made all the aggressive boost sounds in all the best ways, glorious fun to drive. Has been nice to be quiet for a while now, but having a bit of turbo whine is kinda nice again...

desertman123 · 04-14-2020, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

Just ordered some Vorschlag camber plates. Time to grip up even more...

You're really getting me to want to start addressing the suspension on my car. Probably time for control arm bushing.

NA64LIFE · 04-14-2020, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

How do you like that shift knob?

It solved the issue with the notchiness and shift effort after installing the BMW SSK. The weight and taller height of knob made the shift effort much smoother even during cold startup. Quality is good, but not as comfortable to rest your hand on as any of the other OEM knobs.

ShocknAwe · 04-14-2020, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NA64LIFE

It solved the issue with the notchiness and shift effort after installing the BMW SSK. The weight and taller height of knob made the shift effort much smoother even during cold startup. Quality is good, but not as comfortable to rest your hand on as any of the other OEM knobs.

Link?

mfindigital · 04-14-2020, 01:43 PM

Just ordered Pure Stage 2. Been pussy footing around buying it for over a year, they are 15% off this week so I pulled the trigger.

If you live in so cal and aren't doing work with Speed Logic , you crazy. Rob is far and away the best indy shop I've ever worked with in my life.

NA64LIFE · 04-14-2020, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Link?

https://www.ebay.com/str/weightedkno...cat=3764667319

Suprgnat · 04-14-2020, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NA64LIFE

but not as comfortable to rest your hand on as any of the other OEM knobs.

I'm hopping you mean figuratively "rest".

G3min1 · 04-14-2020, 03:42 PM

Installed Afe front scoops. Mainly because I love the look and they were real cheap for me.

chris_flies · 04-14-2020, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by desertman123

You're really getting me to want to start addressing the suspension on my car. Probably time for control arm bushing.

Do it, you've gone as far as you can power-wise, just about. I'm doing the opposite, planning for more power mods soon, since my suspension is pretty much sorted how I want it. I think I'm going to experiment with those AliExpress JKVK headers

and the N54 intake manifold that's lying around my house, but I'm not sure what tune I'd want (StageFP OTS, or Dyno w/ Tuning Tech FS who's local). Both are expensive...

chris_flies · 04-14-2020, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by G3min1

Installed Afe front scoops. Mainly because I love the look and they were real cheap for me.

I think they're on the wrong side... they should be roughly perpendicular with the front of the car, not all crooked like that...

Looks aggressive

G3min1 · 04-15-2020, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

I think they're on the wrong side... they should be roughly perpendicular with the front of the car, not all crooked like that...

Looks aggressive

The AFe ones sit to the outside.

There was no other way to install them haha

chris_flies · 04-15-2020, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by G3min1

The AFe ones sit to the outside.

Well okay then!

04-12-2020, 07:06 PM	#14147
Boosted135i Private 44 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: des moines ia iTrader: (0)	What I did today (yesterday) In just over 3.5 hours I successfully installed my VRSF 5" intercooler w/ upgraded lower charge pipe and VRSF catless DP's! Next up - decide on which exhaust and MHD Tune. __________________ #TeamPicketts 2009 135i VRSF DCI VRSF Charge Pipe w/ HKS SSQV BOV VRSF 5? Intercooler w/ VRSF lower charge pipe VRSF Catless DP?s
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CH400EM M119 118 Rep 101 Posts Drives: %E2%80%9892 Merc 400E, %E2%80% Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Did some misc detailing and installed the Performance grills and spoiler. Waiting on a new low profile floor jack to get delivered then I'll do a stud conversion with the Apex kit. Attached Images __________________ 2012 Jet Black E82 135i, DCT, PPK, MHD Stage 1 , VRSF UCP, HPF FMIC, Racing Dynamics LCP, Liqui-Moly leichtlauf high tech 5W-40.
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Afam28 User 298 Rep 775 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i M-sport Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: MD. iTrader: (1)	Boost solenoids went... BMW Of Annapolis tomorrow for new ones... Besides that, car drives great!
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NA64LIFE Private First Class 67 Rep 124 Posts Drives: '12 128i Msport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Norcal iTrader: (2)	Things done in the past week: Ledermanz steering wheel Heavy weighted shift knob Coby alcantara trim black w/ red stitching 1M gauge face plates w/ white LEDs 3 Stage IM Stage FP Tune Bavsound revenant amplifier Logic 7 speakers replaced Hi-Fi Attached Images
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chris_flies Sideways and Smiling 3027 Rep 2,860 Posts Drives: In Exuberance Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rosamond, CA USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW E91 328i [0.00]	Just ordered some Vorschlag camber plates. Time to grip up even more... __________________ 2012 BMW 328i 6-Speed Wagon \| Deep Sea Blue with Grey Dakota Leather \| Manual Swap, 330i Intake + Tune, 3.15 Helical LSD, Öhlins R&T (SOLD) 2009 BMW 128i 6-Speed Coupé \| Monaco Blue with Black Sensatec \| chris_flies' 128i thread
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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]	Tossed on a DCI for something different. makes the cutest little turbo whistle noises now, it's adorable For comparison's sake, my MS6 made all the aggressive boost sounds in all the best ways, glorious fun to drive. Has been nice to be quiet for a while now, but having a bit of turbo whine is kinda nice again... __________________ 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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mfindigital Lieutenant 349 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0)	Just ordered Pure Stage 2. Been pussy footing around buying it for over a year, they are 15% off this week so I pulled the trigger. If you live in so cal and aren't doing work with Speed Logic , you crazy. Rob is far and away the best indy shop I've ever worked with in my life. __________________ 2011 Space Grey 135i DCT: Pure Stage 2, Fuel-it Stage 2 LPFP, ST XTA Coilovers, Berk Street Axle Back, MHD Stage 2+, VRSF Catless DP, VRSF 5" FMIC, VRSF LCP, BMS UCP, M3 FSB, e92 M3 Drivers Seat.
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G3min1 Curious Gooner 110 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 135i [0.00]	Installed Afe front scoops. Mainly because I love the look and they were real cheap for me.
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