Suprgnat's '13 M-Sport 128i, a mostly visual history

Suprgnat · 01-14-2023, 07:56 AM

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Are you going for the ‘windscreen with grey shade band’? We have that option on our (me and the missus joint) 125i, really nice.

Well, crap. It didn't even occur to me to ask. That would have been a nice add.

CalvinNismo · 01-14-2023, 08:15 AM

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Well, crap. It didn't even occur to me to ask. That would have been a nice add.

Sorry! If it’s not too late, it was a cheap factory option, so shouldn’t cost much more!

Suprgnat · 01-14-2023, 08:26 AM

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Sorry! If it’s not too late, it was a cheap factory option, so shouldn’t cost much more!

Too late. Car's done and I'm picking it up this afternoon. C’est la vie.

ornicar · 01-14-2023, 09:28 AM

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Sorry! If it’s not too late, it was a cheap factory option, so shouldn’t cost much more!

Too late. Car's done and I'm picking it up this afternoon. C’est la vie.

don't regret, this windshield with the gray tint is no longer available at the bmw dealer.

Suprgnat · 01-29-2023, 11:31 AM

A tidy car is a happy car. Gorgeous day to hang out in the front yard and garage.

2023-01-28
63562 Miles

Suprgnat · 01-29-2023, 06:02 PM

Super Stock, Low-key, High-key.

WrathOTM · 01-30-2023, 02:31 PM

Super stock. Looks weird with the blank but shiny insert thingy.

Also clean as fug as always

brandon harris · 02-12-2023, 08:41 PM

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Super Stock, Low-key, High-key.

Tutuapp 9Apps Showbox

looks amazing

Donkeyshins · 02-17-2023, 03:19 PM

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Did a little work on the 1M/M3 rear suspension carrier. The Ebay bushing removal tool doesn't fit over the ///M bushings, but it turns out the pot metals flanges snap off with a pair of vise grips.

So, what happened to the pretty white subframe that you 'Watneyed up a paint booth' for?

Suprgnat · 02-18-2023, 07:25 AM

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So, what happened to the pretty white subframe that you 'Watneyed up a paint booth' for?

Gave it to a friend.

WrathOTM · 02-23-2023, 10:46 PM

Hey Suprgnat I got a question...

What is this misumi washer for? I'm slowly working on my rear sus stuff and was curious as to what this was for.

Suprgnat · 02-27-2023, 09:11 AM

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Hey Suprgnat I got a question...

What is this misumi washer for? I'm slowly working on my rear sus stuff and was curious as to what this was for.

The thinner upper bushing was needed to get sufficient thread to engage the mounting nut. I have TC Kline 1M/M3 SA rear shocks to go with the 1M/M3 camber arms and I guess the threaded portion of the upper mount on the shock
is shorter than stock. Others commented at the time about needing a solution to the same problem. They're the same Koni 8241-1200Sport TC Kline sells for the E36 and E46, at least the shock body is.

WrathOTM · 02-27-2023, 01:05 PM

Ahh okay I see. I was thinking that was done as a way to make the mount stiffer. Thanks for the clarification.

JustCallMeJo · 02-28-2023, 01:44 AM

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Spotless. When I purchased my 2013 128i AT a few months ago it only had 45,000 miles on it, but had sat in her driveway for two years. I spent two weeks taking things apart and killing all the spider nests. I would purposely go into the garage late at night so I could kill all the black widows. Otherwise, they'd hide in places I couldn't get to.

Are you using Mother's Back to Black for the plastic parts? It looks incredible. Mine is still 100% stock and dying for upgrades.

Donkeyshins · 03-16-2023, 10:25 AM

How goes the 1M/M3 rear suspension carrier project?

Suprgnat · 03-16-2023, 01:30 PM

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How goes the 1M/M3 rear suspension carrier project?

Haven't done diddly in a while. Real life keeps getting in the way.

Donkeyshins · 03-16-2023, 01:32 PM

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Haven't done diddly in a while. Real life keeps getting in the way.

Yeah, I know how that goes.

Donkeyshins · 03-17-2023, 01:18 PM

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Finished the low pass filters for the rear mids and got everything tucked away and installed in the rear parcel shelf. The system's sounding better and better.

Now it's time to pull the door cards and do the front.

If you recall (and don't mind me asking), where did you get the paint-on insulation that you are using on the cap leads and the solder joints for your breadboards? Seems easier to deal with than heat-shrink tubing...

Suprgnat · 03-18-2023, 08:43 AM

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If you recall (and don't mind me asking), where did you get the paint-on insulation that you are using on the cap leads and the solder joints for your breadboards? Seems easier to deal with than heat-shrink tubing...

https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-...2-d605505c9d1e

Donkeyshins · 03-18-2023, 02:01 PM

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https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-...2-d605505c9d1e

Thank you!

(I build P2P vacuum tube amps for fun and relaxation, and this seems like a good alternative as a way to insulate)

Suprgnat · 03-18-2023, 11:21 PM

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Thank you!

(I build P2P vacuum tube amps for fun and relaxation, and this seems like a good alternative as a way to insulate)

3 kV/mil. Great stuff. They also make super corona dope that's good for 4.1 kV/mil.

websitelover · 05-31-2023, 12:14 PM

Awesome build, do you have any videos of you driving the car?

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WrathOTM Lieutenant 547 Rep 518 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Rio Rancho, NM iTrader: (0)	Ahh okay I see. I was thinking that was done as a way to make the mount stiffer. Thanks for the clarification. __________________ Mods to date: The list grows...
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