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      02-09-2021, 03:40 PM   #1
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My 125i build

Hola

I thought I'd made a thread about my 125i build, car came with an M package from the factory, a lot has been done with the car but it still ain't finished. This thread is made to share my passion and also to maybe give some inspiration to people.

There was a whole lot of research on most of the things I did/upgraded on my car so if there are any questions feel free to ask.

If someone has some good ideas or improvements/tips for the build, let me know!

Modifications

Done
Exterior
  • Engine remap to around 285hp
  • Strut brace
  • Depo V2 headlights
  • Smoked fog lights
  • 1M bumper
  • 1M / M3 style carbon mirrors
  • 1M / M3 bushings in subframe
  • F-style double spoke kidney grills
  • All logo's are carbon/white instead of blue/white
  • LCI Blackline tail lights
  • Tinted windows 80% (OEM Look)
  • Smoked led side indicator
  • VDM Cars logo underneath indicator and license plate holder
  • Carbon diffuser
  • Cat-back straight pipe with valved rear box and Akrapovic tips
  • Carbon wrapped trunk spoiler
  • EBC yellow stuff pads in rear
  • EBC dimpled and slotted rotors in rear
  • Bilstein B12 kit which includes eibach springs
  • Carbon splitters (not installed atm)
  • Brake upgrade front, M135i calipers with stoptech 340mm slotted rotors and sport pads

Interior
  • 1M cluster
  • Full Alcantara interior trim with cluster cover
  • M performance Alcantara poke with cover
  • M performance pedals
  • Alcantara custom made steering wheel with a flat bottom
  • 10inch android navigation with Apple car play and android auto
  • Audison Subwoofer

Wheels
  • Apex Arc-8
  • 18" 235, 8.5 ET45 Front
  • 18" 265, 9.5 ET58 Rear

To do
  • LSD, OS Giken
  • M3 control arms
  • H&R sway bars



For more pictures or quick questions:
insta: veldmannn
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      02-09-2021, 08:11 PM   #2
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Nice build where did you get the 1M mirrors from?
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      02-09-2021, 08:44 PM   #3
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Nice car!! How did you get all that rubber to fit? The bilstein drop it almost perfectly where id like to be. Great job!
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      02-10-2021, 04:45 AM   #4
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asn993 I got the mirrors from AliExpress, there are multiple ways to get them here in the Netherlands but they are a bit pricey, I got them from Ali for around €100

Petro135 The rubber fits without any modifications, if you want to go even wider you probably will need to roll or pull the fenders
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      02-11-2021, 04:01 PM   #5
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How difficult was the headunit install? Not a fan of the fitment for any of the double DIN units and losing my heated seat buttons, but cutting the dash also worries me.
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      02-12-2021, 02:53 AM   #6
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Papa Popov I did not install the head unit myself because I did not have the correct tools and did not want to risk it, but it is a very simple install, depends on how your dash looks.

If you have nothing, you have to cut a hole in the dashboard to fit the head unit, if you ever want to get rid of it and want to go back to the original buy a BMW storage box they are the same size.

If you have a storage box or an original BMW navigation take it off and fit the new one in there, when using my head unit you keep the functionality of the original BMW iDrive system there is a way to swap between them.

I did the install myself on my old car because it had a storage box and did not need any cutting in the dash, easy install! When selling the car took out the head unit, storage box back in place and no one saw that it had the head unit. Installed the head unit in my current car and voila.
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      04-13-2021, 07:57 AM   #7
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Added the big brake kit

Thought I add this to the post.

Upgraded my front brakes with:
M135i Brembo Calipers, painted in the color of the ceramic M4 brakes of BMW
Stoptech 340mm slotted rotors
Stoptech sport pads
Hell braided Lines
Motul 600 brake fluid

Very happy with the results, no adjustments or spacers where needed
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      04-13-2021, 10:21 AM   #8
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Is that colour from the factory?
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      04-22-2021, 02:48 AM   #9
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bender128 Yes it is a color from the factory, it's called Sedona red, the color is based a lot on the sunlight
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      05-05-2021, 06:01 AM   #10
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Nice car, i do also have an 125i remapped to 272 Hp and with upgraded instrument cluster but i chose one from a 135i. Can i ask where you did buy your alcantara parts, i have pianoblack trim pieces and would like to replace some of them with alcantara.
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      05-10-2021, 05:20 AM   #11
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FredrikM some one in the Netherlands made it for me, called Eckly Hendrinks maybe you can find him on facebook and ask him.

https://www.facebook.com/eckly.hendriks
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FredrikM some one in the Netherlands made it for me, called Eckly Hendrinks maybe you can find him on facebook and ask him.

https://www.facebook.com/eckly.hendriks
Thanks!
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This is one solid build. I'm diggin it, lots of inspiration here.
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      11-02-2021, 12:07 AM   #14
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Any more mods updated? Would love to see some nice splitters on this stunning car. Nice build!
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      11-03-2021, 12:18 PM   #15
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Hola

I thought I'd made a thread about my 125i build, car came with an M package from the factory, a lot has been done with the car but it still ain't finished. This thread is made to share my passion and also to maybe give some inspiration to people.

There was a whole lot of research on most of the things I did/upgraded on my car so if there are any questions feel free to ask.

If someone has some good ideas or improvements/tips for the build, let me know!

Modifications

Done
Exterior
  • Engine remap to around 285hp
  • Strut brace
  • Depo V2 headlights
  • Smoked fog lights
  • 1M bumper
  • 1M / M3 style carbon mirrors
  • 1M / M3 bushings in subframe
  • F-style double spoke kidney grills
  • All logo's are carbon/white instead of blue/white
  • LCI Blackline tail lights
  • Tinted windows 80% (OEM Look)
  • Smoked led side indicator
  • VDM Cars logo underneath indicator and license plate holder
  • Carbon diffuser
  • Cat-back straight pipe with valved rear box and Akrapovic tips
  • Carbon wrapped trunk spoiler
  • EBC yellow stuff pads in rear
  • EBC dimpled and slotted rotors in rear
  • Bilstein B12 kit which includes eibach springs
  • Carbon splitters (not installed atm)
  • Brake upgrade front, M135i calipers with stoptech 340mm slotted rotors and sport pads

Interior
  • 1M cluster
  • Full Alcantara interior trim with cluster cover
  • M performance Alcantara poke with cover
  • M performance pedals
  • Alcantara custom made steering wheel with a flat bottom
  • 10inch android navigation with Apple car play and android auto
  • Audison Subwoofer

Wheels
  • Apex Arc-8
  • 18" 235, 8.5 ET45 Front
  • 18" 265, 9.5 ET58 Rear

To do
  • LSD, OS Giken
  • M3 control arms
  • H&R sway bars



For more pictures or quick questions:
insta: veldmannn
So much time for this! Bought a 125i to make a N/A 1M myself.

Where did you get the work done? And would love to know pricing on the components you've had done already
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      11-23-2021, 10:40 PM   #16
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great color, great build. we need more pics
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