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

[Gray_Panther]

Washed the car and wheels

[Skotcoop]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Bought Delphi coils and NGK plugs from FCP Euro.

Shoulda gotten the Eldors coils. Better quality I believe. I got the same kit from FCP with the Eldors.

[chris_flies]

Originally Posted by Skotcoop

Shoulda gotten the Eldors coils. Better quality I believe. I got the same kit from FCP with the Eldors.

Not for a 128i. The Delphi coils are the latest iteration of the part for our cars.

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by desertman123

Finally starting the next project for my car. Getting rid of the aftermarket Depo V2 headlights and moving to genuine BMW Xenons. I got the Depos for an amazing price with the full HID kit so I can't complain too much, but the quality is definitely not up to par. I've had to re-clearcoat one headlight, both the back side tabs were broken so they're just hanging open. Which is totally fine, since one of them (maybe both?) gets condensation on the inside after a rain or wash. The projectors are eh quality and the angel eyes aren't very bright.

Got my hands on an E87 clear corner non-adaptive xenon! Only 1 has shown up now, but I should have more coming. Luckily all E81, E82, E87, and E88 headlights are the same besides options.

Interestingly has only 1 projector with a halogen for a highbeam? Although RealOEM still lists it as a bi-xenon. Hopefully someone can chime in on this.

P/N 63117159304, Valeo brand

Show me the bulbs and internals with the cover off

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by chris_flies

Got my "oddments compartment" and sunroof delete roof console from Schmiedmann. 5 days from Germany to Texas, nice!

Part number for sunroof delete console? Need to compare this to the 1M part.

Thanks C!

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by Skotcoop

Shoulda gotten the Eldors coils. Better quality I believe. I got the same kit from FCP with the Eldors.

Coils I recommend sticking with the most up to date OE coils or going with the Precision Raceworks kit.

Extensive testing of all the coil options hasn't shown a difference or need for anything else. wish I could link to the forum where the data is.

[bmw1racer]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Coils I recommend sticking with the most up to date OE coils or going with the Precision Raceworks kit.

Extensive testing of all the coil options hasn't shown a difference or need for anything else. wish I could link to the forum where the data is.

Having data would be nice. So far, most of the info has been anecdotal and indicating that the Delphi coils are the best choice for the N52.

[hpcaub]

Bought my 2008 135i a couple days ago and took it for my first aggressive drive in the foothill twisties this morning- wow, loving this car!!!

[c0bra]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Having data would be nice. So far, most of the info has been anecdotal and indicating that the Delphi coils are the best choice for the N52.

Fwiw, I went with Delphi on the N54, running MHD 1+ without issue. I remember reading to stay away from Bosch, but both Delphi and Eldor received positive reviews.

[JM98]

Got some FZ-201M's in 255/35/18 for my rear wheels.


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Initial thoughts are that these are amazing in the dry. I can now put down power in 1st-2nd gear. Definitely transform the car.

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by JM98

Got some FZ-201M's in 255/35/18 for my rear wheels.


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Initial thoughts are that these are amazing in the dry. I can now put down power in 1st-2nd gear. Definitely transform the car.

Wish things weren't so wet here sometimes. I'd love to run a DOT approved semi slick.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by hpcaub

wow, loving this car!!!

Give us the deets.

And a photo.

Thanks!

And congrats on the car!

And welcome!

[desertman123]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Show me the bulbs and internals with the cover off

Here's 63117159304

[desertman123]

I received another headlight today. Slightly different style. P/N 63117170294

Once I get a few sets of these and actually figure out what's what I'll sell them.

[chris_flies]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Part number for sunroof delete console? Need to compare this to the 1M part.

Thanks C!

9 137 485-01

I still have an anti-trap error that I can't clear, so I'm hoping this will fix it. New VO has taken, but still have an error on the cluster.

EDIT: It did work. Warning in cluster is gone!!! Officially done with the sunroof delete after two years

[WDE82]

Finished my brakes. F30 front calipers and rotors and E90 328i rear calipers. I also swapped over to Motul RBF 600 fluid. The rear rotors required a hand brake adjustment but that was simple and feels a lot better now anyway. It was getting a bit loose.

The pedal travel even after bedding is going to take some getting used to. It's pretty long. It has to be from the increased volume requirements of the new calipers both front and rear. I think the Zimmerman Zcoat is probably clogging up the pad a bit so I'll probably rebed in another month.

Going to try coding and the ABS bleed some time soon to see if that helps anything but you can't really get around the physics of a slightly undersized master cylinder. Might get a 135i MS.

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by desertman123

I received another headlight today. Slightly different style. P/N 63117170294

Once I get a few sets of these and actually figure out what's what I'll sell them.

Far left is 1x halogen for the two rings. On right with the pressure tangs is the D1S xenon. Never knew what the middle was, either way, moderately unimportant.

[cjb762]

Whiteline rear subframe bushings done! This was actually really easy, and took just over 4 hours. I just picked up a bushing removal tool on eBay for $67.50, and followed syenisch's instructions. (https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show...an+alternative)

I may have just gotten lucky, but my bushings came straight out very easily without heat or lubrication.

I haven't had a chance to go for a drive yet though - have to turn to on the wife's list first.

[chris_flies]

Originally Posted by WDE82

Finished my brakes. F30 front calipers and rotors and E90 328i rear calipers. I also swapped over to Motul RBF 600 fluid. The rear rotors required a hand brake adjustment but that was simple and feels a lot better now anyway. It was getting a bit loose.

The pedal travel even after bedding is going to take some getting used to. It's pretty long. It has to be from the increased volume requirements of the new calipers both front and rear. I think the Zimmerman Zcoat is probably clogging up the pad a bit so I'll probably rebed in another month.

Going to try coding and the ABS bleed some time soon to see if that helps anything but you can't really get around the physics of a slightly undersized master cylinder. Might get a 135i MS.

135i MC is the same as ours, go for an E9x M3 (or 1M) master cylinder. That's what I did, and the brake feel is fantastic!

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by chris_flies

135i MC is the same as ours, go for an E9x M3 (or 1M) master cylinder. That's what I did, and the brake feel is fantastic!

It's all about the larger take-up cylinder to accomodate the greater piston area. 128i is a 22/23, 135i is a 22/25, and 1M is a 22/26.

Oh, 135i is different.

[chris_flies]

Originally Posted by Suprgnat

It's all about the larger take-up cylinder to accomodate the greater piston area. 128i is a 22/23, 135i is a 22/25, and 1M is a 22/26.

Oh, 135i is different.

Huh, I thought ours was the same, oh well.

The larger piston is exclusively for the fronts, look at the system diagrams on TIS. I actually had a discussion about that with someone else in another thread.

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by chris_flies

Huh, I thought ours was the same, oh well.

The larger piston is exclusively for the fronts, look at the system diagrams on TIS. I actually had a discussion about that with someone else in another thread.

Not how that works. Google take-up cylinder. The take up cylinder may only effect the front, but the "working area" is still only 22mm or whatever.