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

BMWWorld · 11-17-2019, 05:26 PM

I didn't take off what was left of the original vinyl, it's visible. But it's an "ok" jobs since it looked horrible & im selling the car so I'm not worried about it.

kaputt · 11-17-2019, 11:07 PM

Got some better pics of the Performance Intake and Performance Brakes after washing the car today.

carscatscoffee15 · 11-18-2019, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gjm120

Pulled over on the way home to take this picture.

I was recently halfway there

cheers

desertman123 · 11-19-2019, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by $iriu$black

Question for the 128i owners who have the performance SSK shifter, is this the one you guys have?

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...r/25117542200/

Yep

Today I fixed some wind noise. Previous owner had a new window regulator installed. Guess the window sagged a little bit and the back of it didn't press against the seal totally. Pulled it up and tightened the screw, fixed it.

1and1 · 11-19-2019, 06:28 AM

This morning, on the way to the office, my AT shift wiring finally broke

Had a good run, made it to 97,400 miles.

Time to go hunt down the repair details & see if it's a "tonight" fix, or a "this weekend" fix...
hoping for tonight, already miss my paddles!

b1aze · 11-19-2019, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by $iriu$black

Question for the 128i owners who have the performance SSK shifter, is this the one you guys have?

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...r/25117542200/

Yes. Was a pretty easy install all things considered. Huge improvement

gjm120 · 11-19-2019, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

This morning, on the way to the office, my AT shift wiring finally broke

Had a good run, made it to 97,400 miles.

Time to go hunt down the repair details & see if it's a "tonight" fix, or a "this weekend" fix...
hoping for tonight, already miss my paddles!

So you only lose sport mode and paddles?

Please report back on how much difficult it is to pull the trim. I'm debating preemptively re-routing my wiring. But I've read somewhere that in later models (mine is 2013) they fixed the tight wiring problem.

low135 · 11-19-2019, 08:50 AM

Headlights get delivered tomorrow

MPBK · 11-19-2019, 09:26 AM

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Headlights get delivered tomorrow

since it changes colors, pics are no longer adequate. We need full video.

low135 · 11-19-2019, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MPBK

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Originally Posted by low135

Headlights get delivered tomorrow

since it changes colors, pics are no longer adequate. We need full video.

Here's a tease

Just Apex It · 11-19-2019, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by gjm120

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Originally Posted by 1and1

This morning, on the way to the office, my AT shift wiring finally broke

Had a good run, made it to 97,400 miles.

Time to go hunt down the repair details & see if it's a "tonight" fix, or a "this weekend" fix...
hoping for tonight, already miss my paddles!

So you only lose sport mode and paddles?

Please report back on how much difficult it is to pull the trim. I'm debating preemptively re-routing my wiring. But I've read somewhere that in later models (mine is 2013) they fixed the tight wiring problem.

It's a tonight kinda fix. Super easy to fix. Just follow the DIY that's floating around. I believe it's on E90Post

$iriu$black · 11-19-2019, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by b1aze

Yes. Was a pretty easy install all things considered. Huge improvement

Thank you, did you also install an improved DSSR or is this overkill?

Can this be done from the inside of the car or preferably from the bottom?

b1aze · 11-19-2019, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by $iriu$black

Thank you, did you also install an improved DSSR or is this overkill?

Can this be done from the inside of the car or preferably from the bottom?

I did not install a new DSSR. Only the lever, bushing and retaining clip.

I did most of the work from inside the car. I was able to rotate the bushing, pull the clip off and work the old lever/bushing out from inside. I had to put the new clip on from under the car thought but theres plenty of room IMO.

1and1 · 11-19-2019, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gjm120

So you only lose sport mode and paddles?

Please report back on how much difficult it is to pull the trim. I'm debating preemptively re-routing my wiring. But I've read somewhere that in later models (mine is 2013) they fixed the tight wiring problem.

Yep, anything that is triggered by moving the shift lever to the left. Normal Drive mode, along with the temporary paddle action, is still working just fine.

AT shift trim is just a pull-up affair- it's got tabs holding it down, but I'm not sure that this problem exists with the DCT...

gjm120 · 11-19-2019, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

Yep, anything that is triggered by moving the shift lever to the left. Normal Drive mode, along with the temporary paddle action, is still working just fine.

AT shift trim is just a pull-up affair- it's got tabs holding it down, but I'm not sure that this problem exists with the DCT...

Sounds exactly what people have reported with Steptronic problems.

ShocknAwe · 11-19-2019, 05:48 PM

Last of the items for the build are in progress.

iND, APEX, Michelin, Bimmerworld, Ohlins.

carscatscoffee15 · 11-19-2019, 05:51 PM

Ordered the M Performance CF spoiler & rear valance cover & OEM Aero side skirts to complete the exterior mods I'd like complete on my build

Car will be driven way less/if at all due to the winter months.

carscatscoffee15 · 11-19-2019, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Last of the items for the build are in progress.

iND, APEX, Michelin, Bimmerworld, Ohlins.

Ohlins R&T?

ShocknAwe · 11-19-2019, 05:55 PM

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Ohlins R&T?

Yes, but also no. Something new for the E82 chassis for those willing to change some critical parts.

I'll have more details soon and pictures once I have them in my hands.

Still debating getting a set of Intrax. But holy hell those are serious $$$ in the config I'd want.

duder13 · 11-19-2019, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by carscatscoffee15

Ordered the M Performance CF spoiler & rear valance cover & OEM Aero side skirts to complete the exterior mods I'd like complete on my build

Car will be driven way less/if at all due to the winter months.

Hi. Where’d you get the side skirts?!?!

1and1 · 11-20-2019, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gjm120

Sounds exactly what people have reported with Steptronic problems.

tee-hee

good thing I have a step then!
Yeah, nothing fancy here, just the usual broken wire thing.

gjm120 · 11-20-2019, 09:04 AM

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tee-hee

good thing I have a step then!
Yeah, nothing fancy here, just the usual broken wire thing.

Good for you.
I thought you had the DCT. From what I've gathered the Steptronic is less problem prone but doesn't have the lightning fast shifts which is a positive trade-off as far as I'm concerned.

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carscatscoffee15 Lieutenant 257 Rep 437 Posts Drives: BMW 128i ZED Package Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York City, NY iTrader: (0)	Ordered the M Performance CF spoiler & rear valance cover & OEM Aero side skirts to complete the exterior mods I'd like complete on my build Car will be driven way less/if at all due to the winter months. __________________ Mods Done: AA Exhaust/Headers \| 3SIM \| MILVs \| StageFP Dyno Tuned \| Euro Box Intake Swap \| LCI Blackline Tailights \| OEM Euro Bi-Xenon Swap from Halogen \| Rear Bumper M-Sport Swap \| Rear PDC Retrofit \| BMW OEM CF Diffuser/Spoiler \| BMW Front Aero Kit \| Supersprint Sec 1 Cat Delete Straight Pipes To Do: Ohlins R n T Suspension \| Front/Rear Sway Bars \| M3 Front Control Arms/Bushings Eventually: AT -> MT Swap (!?)
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