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

[low135]

I'm going to order headlights that state they are for halogen models only and see what happens. 60 days free returns so it's worth giving it a shot I guess. Might blow up or might get decent blacked out, clear corner lights for a good price

[Matticus91]

More wrappity wrap wrap: https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show...6#post23466286

20180716_232208 by Matt Steele, on Flickr

[suspenceful]

Treating her to some goodies. Today is Amazon's annual Prime day sale that ends at midnight. I'm cheap but couldn't pass these deals up, lol.

I believe you need to be a Prime member, but I have a link for a free 30-day trial to bypass that if you're not already a member: https://amzn.to/2Lnf2Ql

Huge jugs of Castrol 5W-30 synthetic oil for only $22.14 at checkout! Ordered 3 so I'm set on oil changes for a while.
https://amzn.to/2LkpEiA

Awesome dash cam that's only $69 'til midnight, on sale from $150.
https://amzn.to/2LcUs51

Complete 16pc Chemical Guys car wash kit with foam canon for only $64, usually $100.
https://amzn.to/2NUnRiZ

70pc magnetic screwdriver kit for only $17. Good for all the torx bits on these damn cars.
https://amzn.to/2zOVGyU

I have a similar tool set and bring it everywhere. Has deep-well sockets, torx bits, etc. 192 pieces can fix just about anything on these cars for $148 at checkout.
https://amzn.to/2NZUQCa

My buddy bought this pressure washer for $200 a few months ago and said it kicks ass. It's half off right now.
https://amzn.to/2mpLTWz

12pc ratcheting wrench set for only $89 at checkout. These are convenient as hell.
https://amzn.to/2NWv164

Adjustable gear wrench set for $97 at checkout. Not a necessity, but will be nice to have at this price.
https://amzn.to/2L1BxLg

[Gray_Panther]

Originally Posted by Soterios

Way behind the curve here, but:

VRSF downpipe on Sunday. (and another flash on the Cobb)
BMS Oil Catch Can today.

u greek?

[chris_flies]

Got another part of the diff together...

Put the inner bearing races on using the freeze-and-bake method. Easiest thing ever.

[Matticus91]

Originally Posted by suspenceful

Treating her to some goodies. Today is Amazon's annual Prime day sale that ends at midnight. I'm cheap but couldn't pass these deals up, lol.

I believe you need to be a Prime member, but I have a link for a free 30-day trial to bypass that if you're not already a member: https://amzn.to/2Lnf2Ql

Huge jugs of Castrol 5W-30 synthetic oil for only $22.14 at checkout! Ordered 3 so I'm set on oil changes for a while.
https://amzn.to/2LkpEiA

Awesome dash cam that's only $69 'til midnight, on sale from $150.
https://amzn.to/2LcUs51

Complete 16pc Chemical Guys car wash kit with foam canon for only $64, usually $100.
https://amzn.to/2NUnRiZ

70pc magnetic screwdriver kit for only $17. Good for all the torx bits on these damn cars.
https://amzn.to/2zOVGyU

I have a similar tool set and bring it everywhere. Has deep-well sockets, torx bits, etc. 192 pieces can fix just about anything on these cars for $148 at checkout.
https://amzn.to/2NZUQCa

My buddy bought this pressure washer for $200 a few months ago and said it kicks ass. It's half off right now.
https://amzn.to/2mpLTWz

12pc ratcheting wrench set for only $89 at checkout. These are convenient as hell.
https://amzn.to/2NWv164

Adjustable gear wrench set for $97 at checkout. Not a necessity, but will be nice to have at this price.
https://amzn.to/2L1BxLg

Thanks for the links! Now I'm broke again!

[Soterios]

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

u greek?

German. Married a Greek woman though. It's just a name I've used on a lot of forums over the years.

[chris_flies]

Ring gear bolted up. Just waiting on the lock ring and shims to complete the diff...

[Havocsteve]

Originally Posted by 1and1

Pics! Or it didn't happen!

I'm not sure how to link my dad's facebook video ahaha. He was the only smart one to take a quick video. I was just impressed we even got to the car to this point. At the current moment we will have to make the jets smaller on the carbs, running really rich at the moment.

https://www.facebook.com/david.brumm...0376707245136/

[Gray_Panther]

Originally Posted by Soterios

German. Married a Greek woman though. It's just a name I've used on a lot of forums over the years.

Oh nice. My name is Sotirios so I was jw.

[chris_flies]

Got the LSD unit in the case. Now I'm only waiting on another shim...

In case you're the observant type, that's a CTS Turbo intercooler for my dad's GTI in the background. That'll be my next project...I have to take everything forward of the radiator off of his car to install it

Why, VW, WHY?!

[JimVonBaden]

Originally Posted by low135

I'm going to order headlights that state they are for halogen models only and see what happens. 60 days free returns so it's worth giving it a shot I guess. Might blow up or might get decent blacked out, clear corner lights for a good price

Got a link to where you are getting them?

[low135]

Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

Got a link to where you are getting them?

Here

Nothing special but would fulfill my immediate needs of clear corner and blacked out housing. Would be awesome if they worked out completely and I will hang onto them for a bit. I figured if they work, I'll keep them on while I dabble in a retrofit of my oem.

edit- I see you have a 128i, so those would actually work perfectly for you I believe?

[desertman123]

Originally Posted by chris_flies

Got the LSD unit in the case. Now I'm only waiting on another shim...

In case you're the observant type, that's a CTS Turbo intercooler for my dad's GTI in the background. That'll be my next project...I have to take everything forward of the radiator off of his car to install it

Why, VW, WHY?!

VW service position, assume it. You're probably already familiar but service position on a VW is real quick and easy.

Ugh that diff looks so beautiful. I need one..

[MPower1910]

Got some new VMR V703's and a VRSF downpipe this past weekend!

[SolidWater]

Originally Posted by MPower1910

Got some new VMR V703's and a VRSF downpipe this past weekend!

18 or 19s? They look great!

[Elderado82]

Yeah specs please, wheels, tires, suspension. Really liking what my eyes are seeing here!

[chris_flies]

Originally Posted by desertman123

VW service position, assume it. You're probably already familiar but service position on a VW is real quick and easy.

Ugh that diff looks so beautiful. I need one..

It is quite pretty...

At least we'll have mid-80's and dry weather for the rest of the week into the weekend :

[minirips2]

I just got my 128i back from my indy. I had him install M3 RSFB's, and an ECS Tuning rear sway bar. Not a cheap thing to have done. The subframe brake lines were so rusty he had to replace them. Thanks, Ohio DOT for the salt baths. FWIW, I think the way to go for most people would be to try the Whiteline bushing inserts first, and if they don't cut it for you, then by all means go M3 or solid. I inspected the original bushings, and I gotta say I'm shocked that BMW would put those softies in there. it takes very little effort to deflect them, even in your hand. Good riddance.
So how does it drive? pretty nicely! I installed the matching front sway bar last week, and it made a huge difference. It felt like the front was planted, but the rear end was struggling. Not any more. She corners nice and flat, with just enough body roll to let you know how hard you are pushing. Very nice. The turn-in is much more immediate and neutral. Both ends of the car seem to move as one, and it feels like it turns from the center, instead of dragging it's rear around corners. My car is non-sport, so adding a rear sway bar is a big improvement. I'd like to strangle the bean counter who decreed that we must pay extra for a rear sway bar. It never should leave the factory that way. The ride is a bit firmer in back, but not in an unpleasant way. All in all, I'm glad I went for the upgrade. It was not cheap, however! Now I can start more suspension upgrades knowing I have a solid platform.

[mfindigital]

Originally Posted by MPower1910

Got some new VMR V703's and a VRSF downpipe this past weekend!

These are sexy, where did you purchase from? Wheels and federal rsrr's are my next mod, after installing inserts.

[low135]

Vert top trouble has anyone run into this? The cover on the driver's side automatically slides when putting the top up but the passenger side won't. Tried seeing what the hell these are attached to but couldn't really see under there. Common issue?

[JimVonBaden]

Originally Posted by low135

Vert top trouble has anyone run into this? The cover on the driver's side automatically slides when putting the top up but the passenger side won't. Tried seeing what the hell these are attached to but couldn't really see under there. Common issue?

Mine did that when I got it. I soaked it in Armor all along the edges and it works much better. It really needs some lube that is plastic safe.