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

Ric in RVA · 05-11-2024, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Donkeyshins

I didn't so much *do* anything to my car as allow my son to drive it today as his E46 has a coolant leak. I was white-knuckling it the entire day.

Lost my first 128i that way....Miss that car....

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M4_ZMT · 05-11-2024, 04:25 PM

Ok not ALL today...but so far. My new to me 2012 Deep Sea Blue Metallic on Black Sensatec LCI 128i Steptronic with 181k miles on it's still wonderful, and full of life N52. Only options are the paint, heated seats and navigation with iDrive. I planned on using this vehicle as a daily/commuter, but I'm afraid I've already fallen for it.

It was very well maintained by the prior owner and always serviced at a BMW center. Fresh fuel pump, power steering pump, active oil change contract. Had BMW OEM maintenance plan until 100k. It needs a bit here and there but the bones are stunning.

-Replaced both headlamps with OEM Valeo units. I tried my best to polish them, but it ended up becoming worse, and I'm so happy with the price and the install! Sometimes new lamps are the only way to go. Shame it isn't like the E46 where the lenses are replaceable separately. (without a bake!) Excuse the handprints in the pics.

-Replaced the third brake lamp and a whole rear lamp obverhaul...nice and bright again.

-Replaced failed driver side door lock actuator

-Installed new iDrive surround, door lock pin surrounds, start and stop button, trunk release button, and shift knob with new OE parts due to normal BMW peeling plastics.

-Engine filter and cabin filter replaced

-Oil service (while it's still on jacks-- LiquiMoly 5W-30 w/ Ceratec and Engine Flush prior).

-A new Style 264 staggered setup is currently being refurbished, so after the LOF, I will await having the ability, to actually, you know- drive it again and then comes much more maintenance.

WeryPert1 · 05-11-2024, 06:06 PM

^^ Gorgeous!

Wasn't able to snap a pic, but I saw an (ultra rare?) 1er in Marrakesh Brown on a SoCal freeway today. Interesting, but I like my Sedona better.

GoRomeo · 05-11-2024, 09:51 PM

I think I need a new cabin filter. ☝️😂

N55e82Simon · 05-12-2024, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GoRomeo

I think I need a new cabin filter. ☝️😂

Just doing the same. Time to start using the ac and needed a new filter as well.

Finneganistan · 05-12-2024, 05:11 PM

First hand wash since I bought it last November! Curse you, black cars! I can't quit you though.

GoRomeo · 05-12-2024, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Finneganistan

First hand wash since I bought it last November! Curse you, black cars! I can't quit you though.

Photos or it did not happen. ☝️😂

parameter416 · 05-12-2024, 08:39 PM

I drove to Kingston this weekend. At a stop light yesterday, someone pulled up alongside and said, "I love your car!" Can't say that's ever happened to me before!

This morning I checked out the Titanic-era S.S. Keewatin (built 1907), one of the last of the Great Lakes steamliners, retired in the 1960s. It will be undergoing repairs this spring and summer and it opens for public tours next week.

I drove up to Bon Echo on the way home this afternoon - lots of great back roads up that way, like Highway 509 - and mostly empty this time of year.

N55e82Simon · Yesterday, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by parameter416

I drove to Kingston this weekend. At a stop light yesterday, someone pulled up alongside and said, "I love your car!" Can't say that's ever happened to me before!

This morning I checked out the Titanic-era S.S. Keewatin (built 1907), one of the last steamliners of its kind. It will be undergoing repairs this spring and summer and it opens for public tours next week.

I drove up to Bon Echo on the way home this afternoon - lots of great back roads up that way, like Highway 509 - and mostly empty this time of year.

Cause it’s a good looking car! Also roads look great too.

fotontom · Yesterday, 08:12 AM

Awesome contrast and great photography. Thanks for sharing!

tootall90 · Yesterday, 09:02 PM

Finally got the wheel speed sensors I ordered from aliexpress and was able to clear out the weird “ABS inactive” diagnostic, AND coded out the tpms in favor of ftm to clear the weird RDC diagnostic.

At last my 1er has a clean bill of health (according to the dashboard). Next up, take the door panels off to track down and replace the leaky rubber seals that have been letting water into the car. I’m truly dreading this …

GoRomeo · Today, 12:47 AM

Went ahead and ordrered a new engine air filter as well. I checked it yesterday and looked pretty bad to me. I should receive the cabin filter by Thursday.

duperdog · Today, 10:44 AM

Fun times the past few days. Replaced brakes on all 4 corners (rotors, Ferodo DS2500 pads) and almost all of the brake lines with StopTech braided lines except the 2 inside ones in the back because...the fittings were fused and the hard line fitting on one went went bye bye. All fluid is now drained

Also installed new wheel studs.

Currently waiting for tow to shop to get hard lines repaired, remaining steel lines installed and fresh brake fluid. Hoping to get it back before HPDE at PittRace this weekend.

05-11-2024, 04:25 PM	#20110
M4_ZMT Private First Class 618 Rep 121 Posts Drives: '21 i3S, '01 325i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Los Angeles area iTrader: (0)	Ok not ALL today...but so far. My new to me 2012 Deep Sea Blue Metallic on Black Sensatec LCI 128i Steptronic with 181k miles on it's still wonderful, and full of life N52. Only options are the paint, heated seats and navigation with iDrive. I planned on using this vehicle as a daily/commuter, but I'm afraid I've already fallen for it. It was very well maintained by the prior owner and always serviced at a BMW center. Fresh fuel pump, power steering pump, active oil change contract. Had BMW OEM maintenance plan until 100k. It needs a bit here and there but the bones are stunning. -Replaced both headlamps with OEM Valeo units. I tried my best to polish them, but it ended up becoming worse, and I'm so happy with the price and the install! Sometimes new lamps are the only way to go. Shame it isn't like the E46 where the lenses are replaceable separately. (without a bake!) Excuse the handprints in the pics. -Replaced the third brake lamp and a whole rear lamp obverhaul...nice and bright again. -Replaced failed driver side door lock actuator -Installed new iDrive surround, door lock pin surrounds, start and stop button, trunk release button, and shift knob with new OE parts due to normal BMW peeling plastics. -Engine filter and cabin filter replaced -Oil service (while it's still on jacks-- LiquiMoly 5W-30 w/ Ceratec and Engine Flush prior). -A new Style 264 staggered setup is currently being refurbished, so after the LOF, I will await having the ability, to actually, you know- drive it again and then comes much more maintenance. Attached Images
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05-11-2024, 06:06 PM	#20111
WeryPert1 Private First Class 109 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	^^ Gorgeous! Wasn't able to snap a pic, but I saw an (ultra rare?) 1er in Marrakesh Brown on a SoCal freeway today. Interesting, but I like my Sedona better.
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05-11-2024, 09:51 PM	#20112
GoRomeo Brigadier General 1007 Rep 3,895 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	I think I need a new cabin filter. ☝️😂 Attached Images
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Finneganistan Private First Class 70 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2013 135Is Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Eugene OR iTrader: (0)	First hand wash since I bought it last November! Curse you, black cars! I can't quit you though.
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05-12-2024, 08:39 PM	#20116
parameter416 Private First Class 407 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 2012 128i M-Sport Coupe 6MT Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I drove to Kingston this weekend. At a stop light yesterday, someone pulled up alongside and said, "I love your car!" Can't say that's ever happened to me before! This morning I checked out the Titanic-era S.S. Keewatin (built 1907), one of the last of the Great Lakes steamliners, retired in the 1960s. It will be undergoing repairs this spring and summer and it opens for public tours next week. I drove up to Bon Echo on the way home this afternoon - lots of great back roads up that way, like Highway 509 - and mostly empty this time of year. Attached Images Last edited by parameter416; Yesterday at 07:41 AM.. Reason: typo.
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Yesterday, 08:12 AM	#20118
fotontom Second Lieutenant 180 Rep 264 Posts Drives: BMW 128i E82 M-Sport, 528i F10 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Awesome contrast and great photography. Thanks for sharing!
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Yesterday, 09:02 PM	#20119
tootall90 Registered 3 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 128i (e82), BMW 325i (e30) Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	Finally got the wheel speed sensors I ordered from aliexpress and was able to clear out the weird “ABS inactive” diagnostic, AND coded out the tpms in favor of ftm to clear the weird RDC diagnostic. At last my 1er has a clean bill of health (according to the dashboard). Next up, take the door panels off to track down and replace the leaky rubber seals that have been letting water into the car. I’m truly dreading this …
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GoRomeo Brigadier General 1007 Rep 3,895 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	Went ahead and ordrered a new engine air filter as well. I checked it yesterday and looked pretty bad to me. I should receive the cabin filter by Thursday. Attached Images
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Today, 10:44 AM	#20121
duperdog Enlisted Member 41 Rep 42 Posts Drives: E46 M3, F25 xDrive28i Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Rochester, ny iTrader: (0)	Fun times the past few days. Replaced brakes on all 4 corners (rotors, Ferodo DS2500 pads) and almost all of the brake lines with StopTech braided lines except the 2 inside ones in the back because...the fittings were fused and the hard line fitting on one went went bye bye. All fluid is now drained Also installed new wheel studs. Currently waiting for tow to shop to get hard lines repaired, remaining steel lines installed and fresh brake fluid. Hoping to get it back before HPDE at PittRace this weekend.
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