No 128i Love :(

TheSt|G · 03-14-2013, 10:29 PM

Quick and dirty video on the way home:

Gray_Panther · 03-15-2013, 02:04 PM

Sounds Hawt. Making me really miss mine. Only a few more weeks.

Was it worth it? It looks so cool

TheSt|G · 03-15-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Sounds Hawt. Making me really miss mine. Only a few more weeks.

Was it worth it? It looks so cool

Headers for the sound.

Definitely worth it. The shift lights are awesome and now I have the best possible temp gauges of any car made period.

andrey_gta · 03-15-2013, 08:42 PM

^^Juicy

Why did you go with v1 and not the v2 wheel?
Where did you buy from?

TheSt|G · 03-15-2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

^^Juicy

Why did you go with v1 and not the v2 wheel?
Where did you buy from?

V1 is proper amber, v2 is stupid white which is terrible for night vision. I hate BMW's move to white recently, though I suppose it makes sense given everything else they are doing.

Otto's BMW in West Chester PA found it for me in the national parts database at BMW of Roswell in Georgia. Called and chatted with them, got a good deal(half price), and ordered it. Wheel arrived immediately but they forgot to ship the clock spring. While I waited I Leatheriqued the wheel as it had been on a shelf for a few years. The clock spring finally arrived yesterday after two months and a ton of phone calls.

Not complaining as it is amazing.

andrey_gta · 03-15-2013, 10:23 PM

Makes sense, I would like Amber over white

TheSt|G · 03-15-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

Makes sense, I would like Amber over white

Agreed. The white switch bums me out.

andrey_gta · 03-18-2013, 10:54 PM

Is the wheel the same thickness as m3?

TheSt|G · 03-19-2013, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

Is the wheel the same thickness as m3?

Yes, as was the MSport wheel that I had previously.

I can't stand thin steering wheels.

Bmwbreed · 03-19-2013, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Quick and dirty video on the way home:

That is sexy. ME WANT!!!!!!!. And also can I just say I have much love for the 128i and DO NOT like when 35i owners hate on it. Im always cheering for the under dog and love to see when guys mod the 128. Good job with the wheel. Now I want one lol

TheSt|G · 03-19-2013, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmwbreed

That is sexy. ME WANT!!!!!!!. And also can I just say I have much love for the 128i and DO NOT like when 35i owners hate on it. Im always cheering for the under dog and love to see when guys mod the 128. Good job with the wheel. Now I want one lol

Thanks! You might be able to source one used, but you need to make sure it comes with all the parts. I've yet to see one.

andrey_gta · 03-19-2013, 10:07 AM

I have a question.

Locally, there is a brand new set of all 4 135i grey calipers with just under 100km on them
for under $ 1k

Should I bite the bullet, despite all their drawbacks? I mean they are new and the car stays OEM+ I'm far from a track user

631twentyeighteye · 03-19-2013, 10:19 AM

I personally would. I'm never going to track my car hard enough to break them so they'd just be bigger, better, more visually pleasing brakes. You would need the 135i rear knuckle though, the front's would bolt right up.

andrey_gta · 03-19-2013, 10:58 AM

Yes I know the rear would either be without the hand brake or not used at all.
Custom work to make the handbrake shoe fit/135i knuckle isn't something that is high priority.

FYI The 135i reear knucle is the same part as: 335i/328xi/330i/325xi. Also requires the Hub from 135i that @flinchy mentioned and brake shoes

andrey_gta · 03-19-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Thanks! You might be able to source one used, but you need to make sure it comes with all the parts. I've yet to see one.

Could you list the parts & their part#'s for future ref.
I did a quick search and I wouldn't know if a kit has all the parts

Thx

TheSt|G · 03-20-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

I have a question.

Locally, there is a brand new set of all 4 135i grey calipers with just under 100km on them
for under $ 1k

Should I bite the bullet, despite all their drawbacks? I mean they are new and the car stays OEM+ I'm far from a track user

Still no.

They offer no tangible benefits a more performance oriented set of street pads wouldn't offer aside from bling.

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrey_gta

Could you list the parts & their part#'s for future ref.
I did a quick search and I wouldn't know if a kit has all the parts

Thx

Wheel part number: 32 30 0 443 170

The whole kit is listed as one part number. I further tested this during the project by trying to input the numbers of the parts in the kit. They yielding nothing.

You need everything listed in the BMW install guide for it:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1237994507

I know it says you need the two numbers, but everything is included in the previously mentioned wheel number and as I far as I know you can't order them separately. Just in case you want it though...

Parts kit as a whole:
32 30 0 445 258

Individually:
01 29 0 444 862 Operating instructions
61 12 0 444 598 Wiring harness
61 31 9 122 381 Coil spring cartridge
61 35 0 444 602 Control unit
01 29 0 444 861 Installation instructions

andrey_gta · 03-20-2013, 07:37 PM

^^ Thanks. I'll look for this thing in Canada

I sent this 135i Caliper place a low ball offer & info request, will see what they reply.
I figure that 128i pads, rotors, sensors will cost me about $600-700 locally no matter what pad combination. So, I want to explore all options especially if 135i calips can be had for cheap ( eg. why I looked up 130i/330i caliper carrier & 330mm disk)

andrey_gta · 03-20-2013, 09:38 PM

N52 LOVE: DISA manifold KIT from TISHER

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=401

I belive it comes with warranty too

TheSt|G · 03-21-2013, 12:16 AM

Price is pretty silly for those of us sourcing our own, but at least all the part numbers are there.

631twentyeighteye · 03-21-2013, 05:02 AM

Yeah the price is pretty crazy, but its nice to have a back up option. No manifolds have been popping up lately.

andrey_gta · 03-21-2013, 07:29 AM

There are manifolds, in Sweeden. I think a eurobox and manifold combo can be had for 600-700 USD shipped
http://en.bildelsbasen.se/

ED: 1500th post! Woohoo

TheSt|G · 03-21-2013, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

There are manifolds, in Sweeden. I think a eurobox and manifold combo can be had for 600-700 USD shipped
http://en.bildelsbasen.se/

ED: 1500th post! Woohoo

What are the Eurobox advantages/info?

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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	^^Juicy Why did you go with v1 and not the v2 wheel? Where did you buy from? __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	Makes sense, I would like Amber over white __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	Is the wheel the same thickness as m3? __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	I have a question. Locally, there is a brand new set of all 4 135i grey calipers with just under 100km on them for under $ 1k Should I bite the bullet, despite all their drawbacks? I mean they are new and the car stays OEM+ I'm far from a track user __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is Last edited by andrey_gta; 03-20-2013 at 09:11 AM..
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631twentyeighteye Colonel 198 Rep 2,239 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long island iTrader: (7)	I personally would. I'm never going to track my car hard enough to break them so they'd just be bigger, better, more visually pleasing brakes. You would need the 135i rear knuckle though, the front's would bolt right up. __________________ 08 e93 335i MT
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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	Yes I know the rear would either be without the hand brake or not used at all. Custom work to make the handbrake shoe fit/135i knuckle isn't something that is high priority. FYI The 135i reear knucle is the same part as: 335i/328xi/330i/325xi. Also requires the Hub from 135i that @flinchy mentioned and brake shoes __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is Last edited by andrey_gta; 03-20-2013 at 02:13 PM..
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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	^^ Thanks. I'll look for this thing in Canada I sent this 135i Caliper place a low ball offer & info request, will see what they reply. I figure that 128i pads, rotors, sensors will cost me about $600-700 locally no matter what pad combination. So, I want to explore all options especially if 135i calips can be had for cheap ( eg. why I looked up 130i/330i caliper carrier & 330mm disk) __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is Last edited by andrey_gta; 03-20-2013 at 07:59 PM..
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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	N52 LOVE: DISA manifold KIT from TISHER http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=401 I belive it comes with warranty too __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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03-21-2013, 05:02 AM	#504
631twentyeighteye Colonel 198 Rep 2,239 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long island iTrader: (7)	Yeah the price is pretty crazy, but its nice to have a back up option. No manifolds have been popping up lately. __________________ 08 e93 335i MT
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03-21-2013, 07:29 AM	#505
andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	There are manifolds, in Sweeden. I think a eurobox and manifold combo can be had for 600-700 USD shipped http://en.bildelsbasen.se/ ED: 1500th post! Woohoo __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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