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

bmw1racer · 08-13-2015, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Before getting off an exit I waved at the person driving behind me. At the end of the long curve it took 9 seconds for the car behind me to show up again.

I couldn't stop laughing!!!!

Why did you wave at the person behind you?

Gray_Panther · 08-14-2015, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw1racer

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Before getting off an exit I waved at the person driving behind me. At the end of the long curve it took 9 seconds for the car behind me to show up again.

I couldn't stop laughing!!!!

Why did you wave at the person behind you?

To humour myself. Like, "cya buddy, I'm gone. "

bmw1racer · 08-14-2015, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

To humour myself. Like, "cya buddy, I'm gone. "

Heh.

6MT_Addict · 08-15-2015, 06:10 PM

Decided to Plasti-Dip my stock M sport wheels. Hit them with flat black then a few coats of clear gloss to create a satin finish. Quite happy with the results. I may patch up some of the curb rash and paint them with real spray or get them powder coated down the road...

Esteban · 08-15-2015, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1AddictsAnonymous

Decided to Plasti-Dip my stock M sport wheels. Hit them with flat black then a few coats of clear gloss to create a satin finish. Quite happy with the results. I may patch up some of the curb rash and paint them with real spray or get them powder coated down the road...

I think it looks better. BTW, nice shine on the paint.

Chunner · 08-15-2015, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

changed a diaper in the 1M on Friday. the coolest baby mobile around!

many congrats doc! and many wishes of sleep filled nights my friend!

IEDEI · 08-16-2015, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chunner

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

changed a diaper in the 1M on Friday. the coolest baby mobile around!

many congrats doc! and many wishes of sleep filled nights my friend!

thank you, man! at least the baby is sleeping well

Gray_Panther · 08-17-2015, 07:15 PM

Finished the wiring for my second pair of HID retrofit headlights.
Neighbour stopped his walk to come up to my window and tell me I have a nice car!

ccdre · 08-17-2015, 07:55 PM

Changed the oil for the first time since acquiring this car...

quick thoughts:

- The oil I drained out was completely black, had that "spent" odor to it
- The in dash electronic oil level indicator indicates MAX level, even though I only added 6L.
- I love the placement of the oil filter, makes so much sense!
- No dip stick?! Seriously... No dip stick?
- I removed the jack stands and lowered the car after removing the drain plug. This allowed for significantly more oil to drain out vs leaving the front jacked up.
- My TPMS warning light came on immediately after the oil change. I checked tire pressure in all tires manually using my pressure gauge and it was correct. I reset the TPMS warning and it came back immediately, I haven't driven the car yet to see if this goes away... sigh

bmw1racer · 08-17-2015, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ccdre

- The in dash electronic oil level indicator indicates MAX level, even though I only added 6L.

That's normal.

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- I removed the jack stands and lowered the car after removing the drain plug. This allowed for significantly more oil to drain out vs leaving the front jacked up.

So how many quarts actually drained out?

When I change my oil, I use a turkey baster to get all the oil out of the filter housing as well.

ccdre · 08-17-2015, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw1racer

That's normal.

So how many quarts actually drained out?

When I change my oil, I use a turkey baster to get all the oil out of the filter housing as well.

I'm not sure how many quarts drained out - the old oil is still in the catch pan (shame on me). Good call with the turkey baster - I saw some remaining oil in the filter housing but left it alone... I'll keep a baster on stand-by for my next oil change tho!

What I meant in my previous post was, after the majority of the oil drained out, I lowered the car and saw more oil come out - it took quite a while for the oil to stop dripping out and it made me think, how many dealerships or lube type places actually wait this long to get all of the old oil out?

bmw1racer · 08-18-2015, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ccdre

I'm not sure how many quarts drained out - the old oil is still in the catch pan (shame on me). Good call with the turkey baster - I saw some remaining oil in the filter housing but left it alone... I'll keep a baster on stand-by for my next oil change tho!

What I meant in my previous post was, after the majority of the oil drained out, I lowered the car and saw more oil come out - it took quite a while for the oil to stop dripping out and it made me think, how many dealerships or lube type places actually wait this long to get all of the old oil out?

I would think they don't wait too long.

Of course, the engine's probably fully warmed up, so the oil drains out pretty quickly.

str8shot · 08-18-2015, 08:11 AM

Powder coated my wheels!

Also shined up the aluminum rotor hat, and hit the rear one with some fresh silver:

135canuck · 08-18-2015, 10:53 AM

Purchased an original 2009 1 series sales brochure.

no mention of M Sport option - just a "Sport" option. Wonder why?

Matticus91 · 08-18-2015, 11:04 AM

I signed off on mine

Picking it up on Saturday, super excited!

tock172 · 08-19-2015, 12:50 AM

Hardwired my V1. This was the 4th car I've hardwired a radar detector into and it definitely took the longest and was the most frustrating. I made the mistake of initially trying to tap a wire coming off the mirror - total waste of time.

Ended up dropping the glovebox down and using a quick and easy fuse tap. I then ran the phone cord up the A pillar tucked under the weather stripping then through the headliner. I'm so glad it's over. I love having my V1 turn on with the ignition.

Gray_Panther · 08-19-2015, 11:26 AM

Blacklines came in the mail today. Schiedmann got it to my door in 3 business days after placing my order.
Can't wait to install them this weekend!

Gray_Panther · 08-19-2015, 09:38 PM

Installed blacklines!!! Pictures come tomorrow after I code out the parking light.

dm874 · 08-20-2015, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 1AddictsAnonymous

Decided to Plasti-Dip my stock M sport wheels. Hit them with flat black then a few coats of clear gloss to create a satin finish. Quite happy with the results. I may patch up some of the curb rash and paint them with real spray or get them powder coated down the road...

How many cans of plastidip did you go through and where would you buy the gloss? is it just any spray can of gloss or is it specific gloss for plastidip?

dm874 · 08-20-2015, 06:57 AM

I'm going to be Plasti-dipping my rims monster green with a gloss finish when I come back from vacation in 2 weeks. I'll be posting pics!

bmw1racer · 08-20-2015, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dm874

I'm going to be Plasti-dipping my rims monster green

Yikes.

dm874 · 08-20-2015, 09:25 AM

^haha I've seen it on a Lemans blue before and liked it so i'll try it out. Worse case scenario is that I peel it off when I'm done because I don't like it

08-15-2015, 06:10 PM	#2160
6MT_Addict Captain 283 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 08 135i M Sport 6MT, 15 X3 35i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [10.00]	Decided to Plasti-Dip my stock M sport wheels. Hit them with flat black then a few coats of clear gloss to create a satin finish. Quite happy with the results. I may patch up some of the curb rash and paint them with real spray or get them powder coated down the road... __________________ 2015 Cosmic Blue Metallic Wrapped X3 35i ///M Sport Full 3M Vinyl Wrap \| Flat Black Grilles
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08-17-2015, 07:15 PM	#2164
Gray_Panther Brigadier General 1555 Rep 3,235 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	Finished the wiring for my second pair of HID retrofit headlights. Neighbour stopped his walk to come up to my window and tell me I have a nice car! __________________ 2012 BMW 128i 6MT Deep Sea Blue Metallic
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08-17-2015, 07:55 PM	#2165
ccdre Lieutenant 337 Rep 404 Posts Drives: '10 AW 135i, '13 Frozen M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NorCal iTrader: (1)	Changed the oil for the first time since acquiring this car... quick thoughts: - The oil I drained out was completely black, had that "spent" odor to it - The in dash electronic oil level indicator indicates MAX level, even though I only added 6L. - I love the placement of the oil filter, makes so much sense! - No dip stick?! Seriously... No dip stick? - I removed the jack stands and lowered the car after removing the drain plug. This allowed for significantly more oil to drain out vs leaving the front jacked up. - My TPMS warning light came on immediately after the oil change. I checked tire pressure in all tires manually using my pressure gauge and it was correct. I reset the TPMS warning and it came back immediately, I haven't driven the car yet to see if this goes away... sigh
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08-18-2015, 08:11 AM	#2169
str8shot Lieutenant 107 Rep 471 Posts Drives: N54 Montego Blue 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wisco iTrader: (1)	Powder coated my wheels! Also shined up the aluminum rotor hat, and hit the rear one with some fresh silver: __________________ 08 Montego Blue 135i Coupe // Sport Package // Custom E30 tune // str8shot bluetooth enabled ECA // Walboro 255 inline pump // BMS downpipes // VRSF 7" FMIC // Injen intake // Berk ceramic exhaust // OEM 550i clutch // MFactory single mass flywheel // Vorshlag camber plates // Hotchkis FSB // Turner adjustable drop links // AST 5100 coilovers // Hawk HPS pads // Ti backing plates // Stoptech stainless brake lines // Turner 15mm spacers
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08-18-2015, 10:53 AM	#2170
135canuck New Member 2 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	Purchased an original 2009 1 series sales brochure. no mention of M Sport option - just a "Sport" option. Wonder why?
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08-18-2015, 11:04 AM	#2171
Matticus91 Brigadier General 3475 Rep 3,722 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (6)	I signed off on mine Picking it up on Saturday, super excited!
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08-19-2015, 12:50 AM	#2172
tock172 Beachtown Bill Collector 582 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [0.00] 1999 Lexus LS400 [0.00] 1985 BMW 325e [0.00]	Hardwired my V1. This was the 4th car I've hardwired a radar detector into and it definitely took the longest and was the most frustrating. I made the mistake of initially trying to tap a wire coming off the mirror - total waste of time. Ended up dropping the glovebox down and using a quick and easy fuse tap. I then ran the phone cord up the A pillar tucked under the weather stripping then through the headliner. I'm so glad it's over. I love having my V1 turn on with the ignition. __________________ 2012 BMW 135i Space Grey Metallic M-Sport DCT Dinan S2
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08-19-2015, 11:26 AM	#2173
Gray_Panther Brigadier General 1555 Rep 3,235 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	Blacklines came in the mail today. Schiedmann got it to my door in 3 business days after placing my order. Can't wait to install them this weekend! __________________ 2012 BMW 128i 6MT Deep Sea Blue Metallic
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08-19-2015, 09:38 PM	#2174
Gray_Panther Brigadier General 1555 Rep 3,235 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	Installed blacklines!!! Pictures come tomorrow after I code out the parking light. __________________ 2012 BMW 128i 6MT Deep Sea Blue Metallic
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08-20-2015, 06:57 AM	#2176
dm874 Lieutenant 84 Rep 501 Posts Drives: 15' M4 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bucks County,PA iTrader: (0)	I'm going to be Plasti-dipping my rims monster green with a gloss finish when I come back from vacation in 2 weeks. I'll be posting pics!
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08-20-2015, 09:25 AM	#2178
dm874 Lieutenant 84 Rep 501 Posts Drives: 15' M4 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bucks County,PA iTrader: (0)	^haha I've seen it on a Lemans blue before and liked it so i'll try it out. Worse case scenario is that I peel it off when I'm done because I don't like it
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