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

[Taskmaster]

Originally Posted by desertman123

u got some of those uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh dyno graphs

Jokes aside, didn't you compile a thread with some dyno graphs comparing the two manifolds? Or am I thinking of something else

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=916863

and what you're looking for

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1188531

[YearOneOne]

Sad stuff folks my little 1er is getting older and also I'm thinking about trading it

[________]

Originally Posted by Taskmaster

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=916863

and what you're looking for

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1188531

So yeah, the N54 intake gives 0 hp

[duder13]

Originally Posted by YearOneOne

Sad stuff folks my little 1er is getting older and also I'm thinking about trading it

That’s barely broken in!

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by YearOneOne

Sad stuff folks my little 1er is getting older and also I'm thinking about trading it

What are you thinking of trading it for?

[duder13]

Hi, all. I just ordered a bunch of suspension stuff, but I live in the city and don't have any way to do much myself, so I was wondering if someone could give me a rough estimate as to how many hours/how much it should cost to install the following list that I've ordered. I want to make sure I don't get hosed when calling around. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

- 2-piece Whiteline rear subframe bushings (IIRC, this is the most expensive install)
- Bilstein B12 Prokit
- M3 front arms, M3 front sway, Dinan camber plates, Megan rear toe arms
- new brake fluid
- alignment

[chris_flies]

Originally Posted by desertman123

Being we have valvetronic, we don't even need throttle bodies on those stacks lol

Only for safety...

Pfft. Who needs safety?

[rowsdower]

Originally Posted by duder13

Hi, all. I just ordered a bunch of suspension stuff, but I live in the city and don't have any way to do much myself, so I was wondering if someone could give me a rough estimate as to how many hours/how much it should cost to install the following list that I've ordered. I want to make sure I don't get hosed when calling around. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

- 2-piece Whiteline rear subframe bushings (IIRC, this is the most expensive install)
- Bilstein B12 Prokit
- M3 front arms, M3 front sway, Dinan camber plates, Megan rear toe arms
- new brake fluid
- alignment

The 2-piece bushings are easy to install. The OE M3 bushings are more difficult because 2 of them install from the top and the subframe might need to be dropped, and I believe they need to be pressed into the subframe. The OE non-M bushings install from the bottom so the subframe does not need to be dropped, and are easy to press out if you have the tool. Here is a thread describing how to make a tool on the cheap. The 2-piece bushings do not need to be pressed in, can be done with your thumbs easily and since they are 2-piece, you have enough clearance to install without dropping the subframe. I would expect that an experienced mechanic with access to a bushing press would be able to do this job in about an hour.

The rest of the suspension components would take way longer. I DIYed all of this so can't give a good estimate on indy costs. I'm only responding to make sure you don't think $1,000 is reasonably for the RSFB install, it should be cheap for the 2-piece bushings.

[duder13]

Originally Posted by rowsdower

The 2-piece bushings are easy to install. The OE M3 bushings are more difficult because 2 of them install from the top and the subframe might need to be dropped, and I believe they need to be pressed into the subframe. The OE non-M bushings install from the bottom so the subframe does not need to be dropped, and are easy to press out if you have the tool. Here is a thread describing how to make a tool on the cheap. The 2-piece bushings do not need to be pressed in, can be done with your thumbs easily and since they are 2-piece, you have enough clearance to install without dropping the subframe. I would expect that an experienced mechanic with access to a bushing press would be able to do this job in about an hour.

The rest of the suspension components would take way longer. I DIYed all of this so can't give a good estimate on indy costs. I'm only responding to make sure you don't think $1,000 is reasonably for the RSFB install, it should be cheap for the 2-piece bushings.

Thanks! I did buy the 2-piece bushings with install time in mind, so glad to know that it shouldn’t take half a day or anything.

[________]

Flashed MHD stage 1+ without a battery charger.

#LivingLifeOnTheEdge

[low135]

Got a first quote on all the 1M conversion parts minus the rear quarter flares. This is gonna be an expensive winter lol

[YearOneOne]

Originally Posted by duder13

That’s barely broken in!

I know maybe I'm getting bored though idk

Originally Posted by Esteban

What are you thinking of trading it for?

I'm thinking c63 or possibly f80

[iminhell1]

Got a C/F M4 spoiler for it from a local couple, for $80. Couldn't pass up that steal of a deal. Brand new, never installed. They have a vert and ordered for a coupe by mistake.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by YearOneOne

I know maybe I'm getting bored though idk

I'm thinking c63 or possibly f80

Both nice upgrades. A bit big for my taste, but maybe you want and/or need the extra room.

[iminhell1]

Originally Posted by iminhell1

Got a C/F M4 spoiler for it from a local couple, for $80. Couldn't pass up that steal of a deal. Brand new, never installed. They have a vert and ordered for a coupe by mistake.

Dammit. Wrong one.
And after I pull my factory lip off. LOL

*sigh
Guess I'm left with buying one now. Shucks.


I see where I went wrong now.
I bought a spoiler for a 4 series, m4 style.
Should have bought a M4 style that fits a 1series. Not the same thing. Oopsie.

[Zombie_Head]

Originally Posted by duder13

Hi, all. I just ordered a bunch of suspension stuff, but I live in the city and don't have any way to do much myself, so I was wondering if someone could give me a rough estimate as to how many hours/how much it should cost to install the following list that I've ordered. I want to make sure I don't get hosed when calling around. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

- 2-piece Whiteline rear subframe bushings (IIRC, this is the most expensive install)
- Bilstein B12 Prokit
- M3 front arms, M3 front sway, Dinan camber plates, Megan rear toe arms
- new brake fluid
- alignment

Having the suspension removed and installed + alignment, is around 2-4 hours depending on how quick/experienced one is.

M3 arms + sway bar is around 1.5-2 hours.

Rear arms are maybe 1 hour or less, no experience there.

Brake fluid is around 20 minutes, or 30 minutes if you take your time.

If two people are working on the car, shave 2 hours of at least. But looks like 4-7 hours give or take including alignment ( a full days work at the shop basically).

[1and1]

Originally Posted by iminhell1

Dammit. Wrong one.
And after I pull my factory lip off. LOL

Never know, you may find you like riding with a naked trunk lid.... Lotsa folks have simply removed the factory lip just for the cleaner look.

Not me, but lots of other folks...


Go Noles!

[YearOneOne]

Originally Posted by iminhell1

Dammit. Wrong one.
And after I pull my factory lip off. LOL

*sigh
Guess I'm left with buying one now. Shucks.


I see where I went wrong now.
I bought a spoiler for a 4 series, m4 style.
Should have bought a M4 style that fits a 1series. Not the same thing. Oopsie.

It's ok they look good without the factory lip

[YearOneOne]

Originally Posted by 1and1

Never know, you may find you like riding with a naked trunk lid.... Lotsa folks have simply removed the factory lip just for the cleaner look.

Not me, but lots of other folks...


Go Noles!

Originally Posted by iminhell1

Dammit. Wrong one.
And after I pull my factory lip off. LOL

*sigh
Guess I'm left with buying one now. Shucks.


I see where I went wrong now.
I bought a spoiler for a 4 series, m4 style.
Should have bought a M4 style that fits a 1series. Not the same thing. Oopsie.

See don't you love that
I've had a performance spoiler sitting around for a year and in no hurry to install it clearly lol

[swagon]

Had paint correction and ceramic coating done

[hunginator]

Originally Posted by swagon

Had paint correction and ceramic coating done

Man, looks flawless!

[iminhell1]

Originally Posted by YearOneOne

It's ok they look good without the factory lip

Originally Posted by 1and1

Never know, you may find you like riding with a naked trunk lid.... Lotsa folks have simply removed the factory lip just for the cleaner look.

Not me, but lots of other folks...


Go Noles!

But there's a bunch of goo left from the adhesive.

and will be for a week until my just ordered ebay one gets here. Not the M4 one though, cus I'm a cheap ass.