Out with the old toy, in with the new(ish).

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by asbrr

Awesome, exactly what I want to hear....keep us posted on performance as you use them. I'll probably go this route once my current set on the F30 is due for a change. I'm never tracking the car, and I'm so over fucking brake dust lol

lol - I couldn't deal with it either.

[Fishee]

Paint correction and ceramic coat.
Ugh, finally done... took forever lol.

[asbrr]

Fantastic work! Looks absolutely ace...
Nothing like the satisfaction of a clean/polished black car. Until it gets dirty haha

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by Fishee

Parts day.

Finally!
Swapped out everything but the springs. They're fine
OE and Genuine everything, mounts, perches, bolts, m sport shocks, swaybar links, etc.

The refreshed suspension feels incredible, like a new car.
Front strut top mounts were definitely worn and causing some crashiness.
Ball joints in the sway bar links were shot as well.
Rear shocks are nearing end of life.

What surprised me was the excellent condition of all factory parts, including the fact that the front shocks were still in great shape.

Took the time to spray some Fluid Film as well, just in case.

Found a great car that hasn't been winter driven













No rust!!


All of the original parts.





Back together.

[lucahemi@gmail.com]

Beautiful, just read this whole thread and inspired me to do some things to my car!

Do you happen to have the PN of the shocks you got and also the e9x M CDV?

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by lucahemi@gmail.com

Beautiful, just read this whole thread and inspired me to do some things to my car!

Do you happen to have the PN of the shocks you got and also the e9x M CDV?

Thanks!

Shocks and Struts
SACHS 311410
SACHS 313254
SACHS 313255

E90 M3 delay valve.
Part#: 21522283914

[Fishee]

[asbrr]

Great work - despite that curmudgeon I spot you had working with you

How's the ride height compared to the older components? I'm guessing you gained a bit at the front due to the compressed strut mounts?

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by asbrr

Great work - despite that curmudgeon I spot you had working with you

How's the ride height compared to the older components? I'm guessing you gained a bit at the front due to the compressed strut mounts?

Thanks man!!

I gained ~5mm up front, no change in the rear.
I'm pretty pleased, figured it'd be worse.

[Fishee]

Getting ready for fall fluid and filter changes.
Also new rear end links, replacement sensors, and new underbody trim screws.

[parameter416]

Originally Posted by Fishee

Nice!
I was wondering about the vinyl arm rest.
Got me thinking about the triangle too.

I’m an oem+ fan.

Next up, bmw PE install. Waiting for my shift kit to arrive, do them both at once.
Replace cracked third brake light too and rear emblem, which seems to have a bit of oxidation.

Come fall, respray and ppf the front bumper, and replace the rubber flaps.

Where did you go for the respray? I need to get my front bumper resprayed and PPF applied. Thanks.

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by parameter416

Where did you go for the respray? I need to get my front bumper resprayed and PPF applied. Thanks.

Hasn't happened yet!
I want to buy a spare bumper to use while mine is out for paint and PPF (need to wait at least 4 weeks for paint to cure before PPF applied).

I plan to take it to: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dupon...9015613685966/

[parameter416]

Originally Posted by Fishee

Hasn't happened yet!
I want to buy a spare bumper to use while mine is out for paint and PPF (need to wait at least 4 weeks for paint to cure before PPF applied).

I plan to take it to: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dupon...9015613685966/

Thanks. I may try to get on the waiting list at the collision place that repaired the back end.

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by parameter416

Thanks. I may try to get on the waiting list at the collision place that repaired the back end.

Which shop?

This place is a BMW specialist, but apparently quite pricy.

https://bmwccrc.ca/en/AvenueCollision

[parameter416]

Originally Posted by Fishee

Which shop?

This place is a BMW specialist, but apparently quite pricy.

https://bmwccrc.ca/en/AvenueCollision

Yeah, that's the place that fixed my car after the hit-and-run. I've asked them for an estimate. Last time the insurance company paid; this time would be on my dime.

[Fishee]

Some spring projects to keep things fresh.



New rear end links, rear pads and sensor, LCI hvac control panel and central dash vent, oil filler flip cap.

[asbrr]

Nice - I recall you had EBC yellows, was that just the front. So these are EBC reds?

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by asbrr

Nice - I recall you had EBC yellows, was that just the front. So these are EBC reds?

Yo hey, street reds front and (now) rear.
Only good things to say about the fronts so far.

[asbrr]

Originally Posted by Fishee

Yo hey, street reds front and (now) rear.
Only good things to say about the fronts so far.

Ah confusing you with someone else lol...or just fading memory/getting old

[Hybrid G]

Any plans for a lsd?

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by Hybrid G

Any plans for a lsd?

Nothing in the near future...
Also made more complex by having the welded ring gear.

[ramo.ash]

I wonder what's your go-to spot to get parts from? Are you getting them directly from BMW? I'm located in Ottawa btw.

I admire the effort you're putting into your 135, not many people put this much effort in their 15 year old cars.

Did you do most of the work yourself? Or do you have a mechanic helping you?

I'm debating changing some parts on my 135, but kinda scared to screw anything up.