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

olds350 · 02-06-2019, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

...Also replaced the radio/CIC controls with an OEM new "Infotainment System Cover" (part # 65129270248). So nice...

Pics?

swunder · 02-06-2019, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

Also replaced the radio/CIC controls with an OEM new "Infotainment System Cover" (part # 65129270248). So nice...

I was curious and googled this - pretty cool - then that reminded me to google about the touch sensitive radio presets I've always kinda wondered about and.... YOU CAN PROGRAM TO DO ANYTHING ON IDRIVE???

I would have driven this car for 100 years and never known this.. thank you for sending me on a google spiral that ended in this discovery.

Suprgnat · 02-06-2019, 10:09 PM

After a weather delay, it finally arrived. It's going to take a little clean-up and prep..

I look forward to adding this saga to my "Mostly Visual History".

Oh, E9x/1M rack

1and1 · 02-07-2019, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by olds350

Pics?

Well...., it looks exactly the same?

Were you interested in the process? I have a thread in the How-To section that details pulling the center stack- super easy, it's all clip & tension fit. I did this swap in just about 5 minutes while talking to The Wife on the phone.

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Originally Posted by swunder

I was curious and googled this - pretty cool - then that reminded me to google about the touch sensitive radio presets I've always kinda wondered about and.... YOU CAN PROGRAM TO DO ANYTHING ON IDRIVE???

I would have driven this car for 100 years and never known this.. thank you for sending me on a google spiral that ended in this discovery.

Yep- is pretty handy! I don't have a single radio station programmed- nav swap from day to night mode, launch (or return to) nav mode, shortcut to tone controls, launch or close side screen (media details), launch random mode for local stored media, annnnddddd..... damn if I can remember the sixth thing....

duder13 · 02-07-2019, 09:06 PM

After getting a set of Michelin A/S 3+ a couple of months ago (great tire in Oregon cold weather,) today I got my car back after the following:

-oil change and OFHG replaced
-M3 front arms and Dinan camber plates
-Bilstein B12 with new shock mounts (Dinan rear) and hardware
-M3 E93 front sway
-Manzo rear toe arms
-Whiteline 2-piece rsfb
-Motul 600 brake fluid
-alignment

Wow, the car feels considerably more planted and sporty, and, in the limited time I’ve driven it, the bucking of my stock car seems considerably reduced. I will say the B12 setup dropped the car lower than I expected, but I’m sure I’ll get used to it. This is more or less all of the handling mods I plan on doing, outside of maybe an LSD someday, and I’m happy so far, but I need more time in it.

1and1 · 02-08-2019, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

... annnnddddd..... damn if I can remember the sixth thing....

OFF!
That's what the sixth button is programmed for- turns off/on the display.

'cause I'm sure ya'll were edge of your seat waiting to find out...

chris_flies · 02-08-2019, 02:31 PM

More driving...

Excuse my terrible photo.

Esteban · 02-08-2019, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

OFF!
That's what the sixth button is programmed for- turns off/on the display.

'cause I'm sure ya'll were edge of your seat waiting to find out...

I know I was...

tjswarbrick · 02-09-2019, 01:45 PM

Slight clunking noise from right front getting progressively worse.
Lifted er up and shook everything I could find - nothing. I guess it'll need professional diagnosis in the near future.

Greenarcher707 · 02-09-2019, 02:57 PM

Stage 1 MHD Tune with the exhaust burble. Drives like a dream, sounds like a dream

tjswarbrick · 02-09-2019, 04:10 PM

Whoops.

Waiting for a tow...

Left side looks normal enough.

Right side has something amuck with its cheesecake...

JimVonBaden · 02-09-2019, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tjswarbrick

Whoops.

Waiting for a tow...

Left side looks normal enough.

Right side has something amuck with its cheesecake...

What broke?

Tuxedo · 02-09-2019, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tjswarbrick

Whoops.

Waiting for a tow...

Left side looks normal enough.

Right side has something amuck with its cheesecake...

saw it on TV once and thought you could do it

Gangplank · 02-09-2019, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tjswarbrick

Whoops.

Waiting for a tow...

Left side looks normal enough.

Right side has something amuck with its cheesecake...

Yeah, that doesn't look good. Broken spring?

tjswarbrick · 02-09-2019, 05:30 PM

Not clear to me yet, guys, until it gets up on a lift Monday.

But strut isn't looking good...

What you can't see here is the top of the cartridge!
Nut was sitting alone in the well.

Gangplank · 02-09-2019, 07:06 PM

That's not good. Were you driving when this happened.

iminhell1 · 02-09-2019, 08:07 PM

Trying a different (better) tire carrying method. Not finished yet, close though.
Should work out much better. Having the weight closer to the receiver puts far less TQ on it. With the tires I can put some of my weight on it too and it feels solid. Side to side wants to twist a little, that's what I gotta work on.

tjswarbrick · 02-09-2019, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gangplank

That's not good. Were you driving when this happened.

Yep. Cruising 70ish on the highway. Suddenly, car started pulling hard right. Finished the drive at 1/2:speed, with wheel turned about 1/4 way left. Didn't make any horrible noises until I pulled into a parking lot to call AAA.

1and1 · 02-10-2019, 12:17 PM

tjswarbrick well, guess that answers your question about the noise from the front right eh?

Am very curious as to what the actual initial issue was. As a general rule that nut shouldn't become loose, of course, so something must have been worrying away at that for a while now... Does totally explain the knock you were hearing. Should also check for unusual tire wear on that corner.

((ninja edit to remove incorrect info...))

tjswarbrick · 02-10-2019, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

tjswarbrick well, guess that answers your question about the noise from the front right eh?

Am very curious as to what the actual initial issue was. As a general rule that nut shouldn't become loose, of course, so something must have been worrying away at that for a while now... Does totally explain the knock you were hearing. Should also check for unusual tire wear on that corner.

((ninja edit to remove incorrect info...))

For sure.
Still unclear weather the shock falling down was the problem, or a symptom of something else going wrong.
Should know in a day or two.
In the meantime, looking into the Koni warranty, and thinking of replacing Spec-R springs with BMW Perfs - gain back a little ride height and dash of comfort. Not tracking the vert any time soon.

1and1 · 02-10-2019, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by iminhell1

Trying a different (better) tire carrying method. Not finished yet, close though.
Should work out much better. Having the weight closer to the receiver puts far less TQ on it. With the tires I can put some of my weight on it too and it feels solid. Side to side wants to twist a little, that's what I gotta work on.

FWIW, $60 will get you where you want to be...

500 lbs. weight capacity
51-1/2 in. L x 17-1/2 in. W x 4 in. H

https://www.harborfreight.com/500-lb...ier-69623.html

iminhell1 · 02-10-2019, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

FWIW, $60 will get you where you want to be...

500 lbs. weight capacity
51-1/2 in. L x 17-1/2 in. W x 4 in. H

https://www.harborfreight.com/500-lb...ier-69623.html

Have that. Junk.
Problem is it's not quite big enough to lay tires down within the rails. So it has to be flipped.

T bar is the way to go.

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duder13 Captain 767 Rep 904 Posts Drives: Cashmere Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: US iTrader: (0)	After getting a set of Michelin A/S 3+ a couple of months ago (great tire in Oregon cold weather,) today I got my car back after the following: -oil change and OFHG replaced -M3 front arms and Dinan camber plates -Bilstein B12 with new shock mounts (Dinan rear) and hardware -M3 E93 front sway -Manzo rear toe arms -Whiteline 2-piece rsfb -Motul 600 brake fluid -alignment Wow, the car feels considerably more planted and sporty, and, in the limited time I’ve driven it, the bucking of my stock car seems considerably reduced. I will say the B12 setup dropped the car lower than I expected, but I’m sure I’ll get used to it. This is more or less all of the handling mods I plan on doing, outside of maybe an LSD someday, and I’m happy so far, but I need more time in it. Attached Images Last edited by duder13; 02-08-2019 at 11:01 AM..
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02-09-2019, 01:45 PM	#10833
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02-09-2019, 04:10 PM	#10835
tjswarbrick <(O0=[][]=0O)> 741 Rep 1,187 Posts Drives: 2012 N55 E88 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	Whoops. Waiting for a tow... Left side looks normal enough. Right side has something amuck with its cheesecake...
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iminhell1 C2H5OH 3915 Rep 2,144 Posts Drives: 2010 SG 135i auto Join Date: May 2015 Location: Darwin, MN iTrader: (1)	Trying a different (better) tire carrying method. Not finished yet, close though. Should work out much better. Having the weight closer to the receiver puts far less TQ on it. With the tires I can put some of my weight on it too and it feels solid. Side to side wants to twist a little, that's what I gotta work on. Attached Images
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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]	tjswarbrick well, guess that answers your question about the noise from the front right eh? Am very curious as to what the actual initial issue was. As a general rule that nut shouldn't become loose, of course, so something must have been worrying away at that for a while now... Does totally explain the knock you were hearing. Should also check for unusual tire wear on that corner. ((ninja edit to remove incorrect info...)) __________________ 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 Last edited by 1and1; 02-10-2019 at 01:27 PM..
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