[NSW] n00b - E87 130i - First Bimmer

[walkie86]

Originally Posted by woosh

Super glue?

Haha but seriously... probably or silicone of some sort. Just need to clean it up properly and remove anything that might stop a proper seal.

[walkie86]

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[Cheungs]

Originally Posted by walkie86

Thanks mate - do you mean the centre caps? I have all 4 but one was a bit loose due to the internal ring missing. So I need to work out a way to fix it before refitting as I didn't want to lose it out on the road somewhere!

These are the inserts for the Type III. Throwback to the Type I and II design before it.

Still awesome wheels none the less, great pickup!

[walkie86]

So I tested fitted 10mm rear spacers to the rear and went for a drive. No scrubbing yet... will leave them on this week and see how we go! Equivalent to 8.5" ET33 on the rear now... oh and I also fitted new Bridgestone RE003 235/40/18s all round:

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Also got my kids to help clean up the 269Ms

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[MJS130]

Your car looks immaculate, love that blue. Looking at that first pic in your last post, have you thought about LEDs for the halos?

[walkie86]

Originally Posted by MJS130

Your car looks immaculate, love that blue. Looking at that first pic in your last post, have you thought about LEDs for the halos?

Thanks mate.

Yes, I've thought about LEDs but I actually quite like the orange OEM look so have spent the money elsewhere!

[walkie86]

Finally had time for a wash & AquaWax on the weekend, including the wheels. Have now sorted out the fitment I think, on stock suspension, no rubbing etc:

- fronts: 235/40/18 tyres, 18x8.5" ET43 + 3mm spacer = ET40
- rears: 235/40/18 tyres, 18x8.5" ET43 + 10mm spacer = ET33 (equivalent to stock 135i rear now, I believe, given they have a 10mm wider hub)


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[MJS130]

Looks about perfect mate, spacing looks good and looks like they *just* fit in the guards

[walkie86]

Originally Posted by MJS130

Looks about perfect mate, spacing looks good and looks like they *just* fit in the guards

Thanks mate. I only did the front to give a little more internal clearance to the strut as it's pretty tight

[walkie86]

My mates and I over at AutoFocus Aus hosted a cars n coffee meet on Sunday, called AF Mornings. I'll be sure to post about the next one here in case anyone wants to join. It's a nice eclectic bunch :

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[walkie86]

Had the 130i in for service on Monday at BMS Autohaus, Darlinghurst. Great work by Barry and the guys, and I think reasonably priced.

Above and beyond the standard service there was:
- new air filter
- new spark plugs
- new cabin filter
- VANOS fault deteceted - removed, cleaned and new O-rings fitted
- new oil filter housing cap
- They even coded my tail lights to be like LCIs, free of charge

[woosh]

Did they even do the golf tee mod for you? I reckon I'm going to have to sneak into your driveway one day and just do it... you've been missing out for way too long.

[walkie86]

Originally Posted by woosh

Did they even do the golf tee mod for you? I reckon I'm going to have to sneak into your driveway one day and just do it... you've been missing out for way too long.

haha mate, it's loud enough already, I swear Hi-Tech must've done it accidentally!

[woosh]

Originally Posted by walkie86

haha mate, it's loud enough already, I swear Hi-Tech must've done it accidentally!

PE mod next #deeperplusburbles

[walkie86]

Just completed a 2000km road trip with some mates over the weekend - Sydney to Canberra to Thredbo and back with minimal freeway. Planning to write up a full report with route maps and sort through my 300+ photos. Here's a teaser:

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[MJS130]

Hey mate, quick question, are you able to tell me what size tyres you ran on the 269 wheels? Contemplating grabbing a set of the wheels for my 130i (moving from stock 17s) and am thinking 225/40/18 front and 235/40/18 rear..

[walkie86]

Originally Posted by MJS130

Hey mate, quick question, are you able to tell me what size tyres you ran on the 269 wheels? Contemplating grabbing a set of the wheels for my 130i (moving from stock 17s) and am thinking 225/40/18 front and 235/40/18 rear..

Hey mate - I ran 225/40 front and 255/35 rear. Looked fantastic but probably a bit too much tyre on the rear, especially with uprated front sway bar leading to more understeer. They're the same size rims as stock 135i rims, which run a 245 on the rear from factory I believe.

[MJS130]

Thanks for that, still undecided whether I'll make the switch, the 17s have such a good ride quality, especially seeing that the car is a daily driven on some pretty rough roads!

[walkie86]

More photos from December's drive:

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[Orangee94]

those ac looks nice (Y)

[walkie86]

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[awhc]

Love the thread! I am also from Sydney and looking to get a 130i. But I am looking to get an automatic. Let me know if you friends are looking to sell.

When I get one, we should go for a drive