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

chris_flies · 06-02-2018, 09:45 PM

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Gearbox oil was changed. Pitch black with some metal particles in it. Oops.

Yikes...

YearOneOne · 06-02-2018, 09:50 PM

I missed 4th gear last time I drove my car trying to jump a bunch of cars. I suck at shifting lol

YearOneOne · 06-02-2018, 10:03 PM

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Just did the exhaust flap mod via the electronic connector in the trunk, no difference in power/torque, just a more bassy sound that I really like.

Also attempted to cure a dashboard rattle by using some felt in what I considered friction spots. It merely quieted down the rattle, which is nice, but not worth spending 30 minutes in a 90+-degree garage. I'll have to do more with it, and will probably have to disassemble it more than I did to do so. It's coming from near the pass. airbag, where the hard trim around the glovebox meets the soft material on the dash itself, if anyone has any hints or ideas.

Still lovin' every minute of it!

I've heard about the exhaust flap mod but what is it?

There's a flap in the exhaust that opens in the upper registers of the motor and makes it louder and supposedly it flows better. This mod just locks it open so you get the noise all the time. Google "e82 golf tee mod"

Oh nice, my last car shook my house and I miss it lol I can't wait to do exhaust on this car

Then get a bmr system and shake your house once again and you're neighbors houses

My first plan was to do catless downpipes and then custom axelback with muffler delete to go quads for the 1M rear. So we'll see how that sounds and go from there

Quad setup is nice but that's too much extra work for me

low135 · 06-02-2018, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by YearOneOne

I missed 4th gear last time I drove my car trying to jump a bunch of cars. I suck at shifting lol

It's okay, I've been so long out of automatics that I fucked up in Manual mode

I really need to get a new wheel with paddels. This push up to downshift/pull down to upshift bullshit is killing me haha

low135 · 06-02-2018, 10:16 PM

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Just did the exhaust flap mod via the electronic connector in the trunk, no difference in power/torque, just a more bassy sound that I really like.

Also attempted to cure a dashboard rattle by using some felt in what I considered friction spots. It merely quieted down the rattle, which is nice, but not worth spending 30 minutes in a 90+-degree garage. I'll have to do more with it, and will probably have to disassemble it more than I did to do so. It's coming from near the pass. airbag, where the hard trim around the glovebox meets the soft material on the dash itself, if anyone has any hints or ideas.

Still lovin' every minute of it!

I've heard about the exhaust flap mod but what is it?

There's a flap in the exhaust that opens in the upper registers of the motor and makes it louder and supposedly it flows better. This mod just locks it open so you get the noise all the time. Google "e82 golf tee mod"

Oh nice, my last car shook my house and I miss it lol I can't wait to do exhaust on this car

Then get a bmr system and shake your house once again and you're neighbors houses

My first plan was to do catless downpipes and then custom axelback with muffler delete to go quads for the 1M rear. So we'll see how that sounds and go from there

Quad setup is nice but that's too much extra work for me

I have an idea for it not to be too bad. With removing the muffler it'll be easier to Y pipe further back and just go to the side of the battery well. Idk, my exhaust guy is awesome. We did the first center exhaust Mk6 Jetta in the world

YearOneOne · 06-02-2018, 11:33 PM

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Just did the exhaust flap mod via the electronic connector in the trunk, no difference in power/torque, just a more bassy sound that I really like.

Also attempted to cure a dashboard rattle by using some felt in what I considered friction spots. It merely quieted down the rattle, which is nice, but not worth spending 30 minutes in a 90+-degree garage. I'll have to do more with it, and will probably have to disassemble it more than I did to do so. It's coming from near the pass. airbag, where the hard trim around the glovebox meets the soft material on the dash itself, if anyone has any hints or ideas.

Still lovin' every minute of it!

I've heard about the exhaust flap mod but what is it?

There's a flap in the exhaust that opens in the upper registers of the motor and makes it louder and supposedly it flows better. This mod just locks it open so you get the noise all the time. Google "e82 golf tee mod"

Oh nice, my last car shook my house and I miss it lol I can't wait to do exhaust on this car

Then get a bmr system and shake your house once again and you're neighbors houses

My first plan was to do catless downpipes and then custom axelback with muffler delete to go quads for the 1M rear. So we'll see how that sounds and go from there

Quad setup is nice but that's too much extra work for me

I have an idea for it not to be too bad. With removing the muffler it'll be easier to Y pipe further back and just go to the side of the battery well. Idk, my exhaust guy is awesome. We did the first center exhaust Mk6 Jetta in the world

You did say custom huh lmao I don't read well I guess. Shouldn't be much of a problem that way. It's the pre fabs that get costly

Dthltm · 06-04-2018, 12:33 PM

Got rear ended and took some pictures of my newly modded bumper. Body shop repairs at 4pm. Happy Monday! I've never been in an accident so have no idea how the insurance claim process works but it will be real interesting if my 1er is totaled somehow.

low135 · 06-04-2018, 01:37 PM

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Got rear ended and took some pictures of my newly modded bumper. Body shop repairs at 4pm. Happy Monday! I've never been in an accident so have no idea how the insurance claim process works but it will be real interesting if my 1er is totaled somehow.

Any pictures? I was licensed in collision repair estimating at one point.

Mandinca · 06-04-2018, 02:08 PM

I was side swiped and the only damages to my car were minor scratches on the passenger fender arch and a gouge in the passenger door handle. The other guy was at fault and his insurance company kindly paid for my suspension and 18" wheels and tires. Meanwhile I bought a $10 bottle of McGuiars scratch X2.0 and got on with my life......

Dthltm · 06-04-2018, 02:12 PM

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Any pictures? I was licensed in collision repair estimating at one point.

Maybe this will work? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

Mandinca · 06-04-2018, 02:58 PM

Can't see why that would be totaled. Receive check, repair it yourself. Profit.

Esteban · 06-04-2018, 03:12 PM

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Any pictures? I was licensed in collision repair estimating at one point.

Maybe this will work? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...=3&theater

Yeah, that damage doesn't look too bad. I think you'll be ok.

Dthltm · 06-04-2018, 03:23 PM

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Can't see why that would be totaled. Receive check, repair it yourself. Profit.

Agree on it not being totaled. I have zero tools to actually do it myself but would pay to fix it I guess, but that likely eats the profit.

Zombie_Head · 06-04-2018, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by swagon

Gearbox oil was changed. Pitch black with some metal particles in it. Oops.

Mine was black, so was my diff oil. No particles, guess i was lucky.

Still can not believe BMW will never replace it, unless the transmission is opened up....

Meeting a suspension specialist tomorrow, will see if he can install B12-Pro kit + M3 front end and do a proper alignment for a decent price.

Mandinca · 06-04-2018, 03:55 PM

Looks like just the bumper and trunk lid, is the rear fender damaged as well ?
If not, get a matching color from a front end totaled car (if you can find one) and the parts just bolt on pretty much. With the money you will get from insurance you can probably buy some pretty nice tools :-) I literally have a few clear coat scratches and the insurance company paid out $1300 per the estimate. Ridiculous.
What year is that ?

minirips2 · 06-04-2018, 06:37 PM

I did a three step paint correction and ceramic coated the 1er. Then had window tint installed, and installed smoked side turn signal lights. Photo is pre-turn signal install.

1and1 · 06-04-2018, 07:15 PM

That's a damn shiny slicktop!
Do it yourself?

minirips2 · 06-04-2018, 09:06 PM

Yes. Used a Rupes Mille forced rotation polisher with 5" pads, coarse, fine, and surface cleansing polish. Did the small areas with a Griot's Garage 3" DA. Then coated with Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Paint Coating. It was about 85 degrees in the garage, and I sweat out about 5 pounds over two days. It's not perfect, but it is way better than when I started! Thanks for the compliment.

Gangplank · 06-04-2018, 09:55 PM

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Any pictures? I was licensed in collision repair estimating at one point.

Maybe this will work? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

No problem bro...

[IMG]https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/54552768.jpg[/IMG]

Ok, seriously tho that shouldn't be too expensive a fix. More at bmw. Find a good local shop

chris_flies · 06-04-2018, 09:59 PM

I did many things. None of which were cosmetic, that's just not really my thing right now.

I did more aligning. Biggest change was pulling a lot of camber from the rear pass. side wheel, which was way off from the driver side, but the toe was good. Also made a DIY: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...3#post23285183

Then, I adjusted my rear Koni's. What a PITA! Just one winters' worth of grime caused some corrosion in the bottom stud of the driver side shock, which caused the torx bit to strip it, so I had to hang on to the body for dear life as I impacted the nut off. Set to about 1/2 turn back from full stiff, and I think it's great with all my other mods, it doesn't squat as much and doesn't bounce over this one really good suspension-testing lump in my neighborhood road, it just follows the bump and there's no drama any more.

Finally, I removed my rear seat, because race car. Saved 50 lbs for a track day this coming weekend. Contemplating removing the passenger seat, but unlikely.

low135 · 06-05-2018, 06:03 AM

"Tested" turning off traction control entirely on an empty road. Even stock this thing gets way too squirelly with that off haha I'll stick to DTC unless in an empty lot

YearOneOne · 06-05-2018, 09:11 AM

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Yes. Used a Rupes Mille forced rotation polisher with 5" pads, coarse, fine, and surface cleansing polish. Did the small areas with a Griot's Garage 3" DA. Then coated with Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Paint Coating. It was about 85 degrees in the garage, and I sweat out about 5 pounds over two days. It's not perfect, but it is way better than when I started! Thanks for the compliment.

Now would you like to come do mine

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YearOneOne Captain 361 Rep 727 Posts Drives: 13 135i mineral grey Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	I missed 4th gear last time I drove my car trying to jump a bunch of cars. I suck at shifting lol
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Dthltm Second Lieutenant 77 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 135i / Deep Sea Blue on Taupe Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Got rear ended and took some pictures of my newly modded bumper. Body shop repairs at 4pm. Happy Monday! I've never been in an accident so have no idea how the insurance claim process works but it will be real interesting if my 1er is totaled somehow.
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Mandinca Lieutenant 120 Rep 465 Posts Drives: 2008 E88 and 2016 F85 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I was side swiped and the only damages to my car were minor scratches on the passenger fender arch and a gouge in the passenger door handle. The other guy was at fault and his insurance company kindly paid for my suspension and 18" wheels and tires. Meanwhile I bought a $10 bottle of McGuiars scratch X2.0 and got on with my life...... __________________ 2008 E88 N54 135i / Cashmere Silver / Beige leather / VRSF catless DP's / BMW Performance Suspension / Whiteline inserts / Aluminum charge pipe and aftermarket BOV
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Mandinca Lieutenant 120 Rep 465 Posts Drives: 2008 E88 and 2016 F85 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Can't see why that would be totaled. Receive check, repair it yourself. Profit. __________________ 2008 E88 N54 135i / Cashmere Silver / Beige leather / VRSF catless DP's / BMW Performance Suspension / Whiteline inserts / Aluminum charge pipe and aftermarket BOV
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Mandinca Lieutenant 120 Rep 465 Posts Drives: 2008 E88 and 2016 F85 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Looks like just the bumper and trunk lid, is the rear fender damaged as well ? If not, get a matching color from a front end totaled car (if you can find one) and the parts just bolt on pretty much. With the money you will get from insurance you can probably buy some pretty nice tools :-) I literally have a few clear coat scratches and the insurance company paid out $1300 per the estimate. Ridiculous. What year is that ? __________________ 2008 E88 N54 135i / Cashmere Silver / Beige leather / VRSF catless DP's / BMW Performance Suspension / Whiteline inserts / Aluminum charge pipe and aftermarket BOV
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minirips2 Second Lieutenant 207 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 2010 128i 6M CR Slicktop Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Illinois iTrader: (1)	What I did last week I did a three step paint correction and ceramic coated the 1er. Then had window tint installed, and installed smoked side turn signal lights. Photo is pre-turn signal install. Attached Images
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minirips2 Second Lieutenant 207 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 2010 128i 6M CR Slicktop Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Illinois iTrader: (1)	Yes. Used a Rupes Mille forced rotation polisher with 5" pads, coarse, fine, and surface cleansing polish. Did the small areas with a Griot's Garage 3" DA. Then coated with Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Paint Coating. It was about 85 degrees in the garage, and I sweat out about 5 pounds over two days. It's not perfect, but it is way better than when I started! Thanks for the compliment.
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low135 Banned 2213 Rep 1,285 Posts Drives: E88 135i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Clearwater iTrader: (0)	"Tested" turning off traction control entirely on an empty road. Even stock this thing gets way too squirelly with that off haha I'll stick to DTC unless in an empty lot
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