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

chris_flies · 08-20-2018, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Droptop986

I have the same headlights and changed all the bulbs to led.... one question there is a flat plug I think its white that I couldn't figure out what it was for...any ideas?

Maybe for a switchback (alternates between white DRL and amber turn signal) light system?

JimVonBaden · 08-20-2018, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Droptop986

I have the same headlights and changed all the bulbs to led.... one question there is a flat plug I think its white that I couldn't figure out what it was for...any ideas?

These:

Vents.

chris_flies · 08-20-2018, 07:07 PM

Just went over the whole front suspension with a torque wrench, prepping for VIR later this week. I really don't want to limp the car home on a 5 hour drive (at normal speeds). Also put a Mehle air filter in (ditching the K&N), seems like the top end is back in action, and I could swear it's running smoother...

So far, I have nothing but good things to say about the Porterfield R4-S brake pads that went in last night. Very good street pad; easy modulation, smooth initial bite, very quiet and very smooth. Fitment was a little wonky, the anti-squeal plates on the back were a hair too big for the caliper, but a little hammer-meet-thin-metal action got them fitting perfectly...

low135 · 08-20-2018, 07:23 PM

Just a little back roads video for a buddy that wanted to hear the burbles. Figured I'd post it here too

Havocsteve · 08-20-2018, 09:06 PM

Had to purchase two rears, so I went with Dunlop Direzza DZ102's to match the fronts. Got em in 255/35. I'm tired of doing self tire plugs. The Potenzas are needed to replaced since they got nothing left.

JimVonBaden · 08-20-2018, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

Just went over the whole front suspension with a torque wrench, prepping for VIR later this week. I really don't want to limp the car home on a 5 hour drive (at normal speeds). Also put a Mehle air filter in (ditching the K&N), seems like the top end is back in action, and I could swear it's running smoother...

So far, I have nothing but good things to say about the Porterfield R4-S brake pads that went in last night. Very good street pad; easy modulation, smooth initial bite, very quiet and very smooth. Fitment was a little wonky, the anti-squeal plates on the back were a hair too big for the caliper, but a little hammer-meet-thin-metal action got them fitting perfectly...

Let us know if they are clean or dusty brake pads. I hate mine with a passion. They work OK, but dust spread is ridiculous!

BAN_M2C · 08-20-2018, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by low135

Today was the first dry road day since doing mhd stage 2 on saturday. Holy shit. Such a difference it makes. Really happy with how things are progressing.

What are people using for mhd options? I just started looking into all the options they have for settings.

Side note, I set my date/weekend to move down to Clearwater, FL for September 15th. Anyone gonna be local?

Space Coast.. other corner from you but we might cross each other at some event in Orlando midway from both of us..

chris_flies · 08-20-2018, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

Let us know if they are clean or dusty brake pads. I hate mine with a passion. They work OK, but dust spread is ridiculous!

I'm hoping for the former, but we'll see once I get the chance to clean the wheels (again)

desertman123 · 08-20-2018, 11:03 PM

rebuilt my shifter, the bushings and everything. all of them

i dropped my exhaust and driveshaft to get as much room to play. then chris_flies mentions he did it sucessfully with just bending the heatshield out of the way.

bout to shower and crawl into bed, beyond exhausted

also my selector rod seal is busted lol - im just gonna have my friend (whos a VW tech AKA access to a lift) replace it. I'm slowly getting sick of working on my back (ha!) which is good because most of the heavy mods are done.

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Originally Posted by low135

Today was the first dry road day since doing mhd stage 2 on saturday. Holy shit. Such a difference it makes. Really happy with how things are progressing.

What are people using for mhd options? I just started looking into all the options they have for settings.

Side note, I set my date/weekend to move down to Clearwater, FL for September 15th. Anyone gonna be local?

Orlando here!

Gangplank Taskmaster gT-BMW and a few others

HyeWarrior · 08-21-2018, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by chris82

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Originally Posted by chadillac2000

Just curious, how much? Looks identical to my BMW Performance wheel!

I went with the E82 regular sport steering wheel (he has the thicker M sport wheel too). It cost $225 for the wheel with stripe, then there is a core deposit which you get back when you send your wheel back to him. So all in $225

That's not bad at all.

I've been wanting to get a new wheel, but I'm on the fence if I want to do Alcantara. That price is nice though, most of the leather wheels that I'd want are over $600 lol. DCT wheels make it even more scarce

YearOneOne · 08-21-2018, 07:04 AM

Over the weekend I picked up a set of 313s, blacklines already equipped with led reverse and signals, carbon diffuser, and a strut bar from one of our fellow 1addicts. Great guy and great seller and he gave me a good deal. I got everything on but the wheels you know why? Because when I got tires put on a few months ago the jackasses impacted my wheels locks on I sheared off one key in a bolt and stripped the other. This has me pretty pissed off and I tried to get them off with a socket but one is too big and the other too small.

low135 · 08-21-2018, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by YearOneOne

Over the weekend I picked up a set of 313s, blacklines already equipped with led reverse and signals, carbon diffuser, and a strut bar from one of our fellow 1addicts. Great guy and great seller and he gave me a good deal. I got everything on but the wheels you know why? Because when I got tires put on a few months ago the jackasses impacted my wheels locks on I sheared off one key in a bolt and stripped the other. This has me pretty pissed off and I tried to get them off with a socket but one is too big and the other too small.

This post was a roller coaster of emotions. Hope you get that sorted out easily. Way too many places blasting on lugs and wheel locks without giving a shit

chris_flies · 08-21-2018, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by desertman123

rebuilt my shifter, the bushings and everything. all of them

i dropped my exhaust and driveshaft to get as much room to play. then chris_flies mentions he did it sucessfully with just bending the heatshield out of the way.

bout to shower and crawl into bed, beyond exhausted

also my selector rod seal is busted lol - im just gonna have my friend (whos a VW tech AKA access to a lift) replace it. I'm slowly getting sick of working on my back (ha!) which is good because most of the heavy mods are done.

Glad to make your day that much better!

How'd you determine that your selector rod seal is busted?

And yes, working on the back is horrid and no fun at all...

Esteban · 08-21-2018, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by YearOneOne

Over the weekend I picked up a set of 313s, blacklines already equipped with led reverse and signals, carbon diffuser, and a strut bar from one of our fellow 1addicts. Great guy and great seller and he gave me a good deal. I got everything on but the wheels you know why? Because when I got tires put on a few months ago the jackasses impacted my wheels locks on I sheared off one key in a bolt and stripped the other. This has me pretty pissed off and I tried to get them off with a socket but one is too big and the other too small.

Sorry to hear about your troubles with the wheel bolts and locks, but congrats on the upgrades. I have the blacklines and 313s as well and love them. Got the 313s in 2011 and the blacklines in 2014. I have a 2011 135i that came with pre-LCI taillights and I'm very happy with the newer LCI pattern and the darker look of the blacklines.

mfindigital · 08-21-2018, 05:33 PM

Ordered new coil packs. Still having timing issues and pretty long cranks to start the car after the spark plug change. Seems like these two changes rarely fix the issues here on the forums, hopefully this fixes them for me.

HyeWarrior · 08-21-2018, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mfindigital

Ordered new coil packs. Still having timing issues and pretty long cranks to start the car after the spark plug change. Seems like these two changes rarely fix the issues here on the forums, hopefully this fixes them for me.

Check your starter cable, specifically at the positive battery terminal in the engine bay (near the DME). Mine had corroded and was causing issues with long starts. Eventually it completely shit the bed and sent me into a dark limp mode with zero power on the highway. Luckily made it to the emergency lane just fine.

mfindigital · 08-21-2018, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HyeWarrior

Check your starter cable, specifically at the positive battery terminal in the engine bay (near the DME). Mine had corroded and was causing issues with long starts. Eventually it completely shit the bed and sent me into a dark limp mode with zero power on the highway. Luckily made it to the emergency lane just fine.

Will do. But because I'm an idiot, I care more about my car making all these timing corrections and feeling slower when it does. Starting is cool, but going fast is much better.

desertman123 · 08-21-2018, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

Glad to make your day that much better!

How'd you determine that your selector rod seal is busted?

And yes, working on the back is horrid and no fun at all...

Oil was on the driveshaft/output shaft, all over the selector rod. I looked it up and apparently it's pretty common. 100% paying my 'side work' mechanic to replace it. Much easier on a lift and I'm really in no mood to wrench lol.

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Originally Posted by mfindigital

Will do. But because I'm an idiot, I care more about my car making all these timing corrections and feeling slower when it does. Starting is cool, but going fast is much better.

I feel that on a spiritual level

I GOT MY MSPORT BUMPER PAINTED!!

low135 · 08-22-2018, 08:44 AM

Bought a new front lip that I don't believe I've seen on anyone elses car yet.. Will update when I receive it

Matticus91 · 08-22-2018, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by low135

Bought a new front lip that I don't believe I've seen on anyone elses car yet.. Will update when I receive it

I think I know which you're talking about...

Esteban · 08-22-2018, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

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Originally Posted by low135

Bought a new front lip that I don't believe I've seen on anyone elses car yet.. Will update when I receive it

I think I know which you're talking about...

[IMG]http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3...00/Tuner31.jpg[/IMG]

Haha, makes me think of something like this. Plus it's in low135's color.

low135 · 08-22-2018, 03:01 PM

damn both of you lol

08-20-2018, 07:07 PM	#8825
chris_flies Sideways and Smiling 3027 Rep 2,860 Posts Drives: In Exuberance Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rosamond, CA USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW E91 328i [0.00]	Just went over the whole front suspension with a torque wrench, prepping for VIR later this week. I really don't want to limp the car home on a 5 hour drive (at normal speeds). Also put a Mehle air filter in (ditching the K&N), seems like the top end is back in action, and I could swear it's running smoother... So far, I have nothing but good things to say about the Porterfield R4-S brake pads that went in last night. Very good street pad; easy modulation, smooth initial bite, very quiet and very smooth. Fitment was a little wonky, the anti-squeal plates on the back were a hair too big for the caliper, but a little hammer-meet-thin-metal action got them fitting perfectly... __________________ 2012 BMW 328i 6-Speed Wagon \| Deep Sea Blue with Grey Dakota Leather \| Manual Swap, 330i Intake + Tune, 3.15 Helical LSD, Öhlins R&T (SOLD) 2009 BMW 128i 6-Speed Coupé \| Monaco Blue with Black Sensatec \| chris_flies' 128i thread
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08-20-2018, 07:23 PM	#8826
low135 Banned 2211 Rep 1,285 Posts Drives: E88 135i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Clearwater iTrader: (0)	Just a little back roads video for a buddy that wanted to hear the burbles. Figured I'd post it here too
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08-20-2018, 09:06 PM	#8827
Havocsteve Second Lieutenant 82 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 2011 E82 135i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Had to purchase two rears, so I went with Dunlop Direzza DZ102's to match the fronts. Got em in 255/35. I'm tired of doing self tire plugs. The Potenzas are needed to replaced since they got nothing left.
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08-21-2018, 07:04 AM	#8833
YearOneOne Captain 361 Rep 727 Posts Drives: 13 135i mineral grey Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	Over the weekend I picked up a set of 313s, blacklines already equipped with led reverse and signals, carbon diffuser, and a strut bar from one of our fellow 1addicts. Great guy and great seller and he gave me a good deal. I got everything on but the wheels you know why? Because when I got tires put on a few months ago the jackasses impacted my wheels locks on I sheared off one key in a bolt and stripped the other. This has me pretty pissed off and I tried to get them off with a socket but one is too big and the other too small.
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08-21-2018, 05:33 PM	#8837
mfindigital Lieutenant 349 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0)	Ordered new coil packs. Still having timing issues and pretty long cranks to start the car after the spark plug change. Seems like these two changes rarely fix the issues here on the forums, hopefully this fixes them for me. __________________ 2011 Space Grey 135i DCT: Pure Stage 2, Fuel-it Stage 2 LPFP, ST XTA Coilovers, Berk Street Axle Back, MHD Stage 2+, VRSF Catless DP, VRSF 5" FMIC, VRSF LCP, BMS UCP, M3 FSB, e92 M3 Drivers Seat.
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08-22-2018, 08:44 AM	#8841
low135 Banned 2211 Rep 1,285 Posts Drives: E88 135i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Clearwater iTrader: (0)	Bought a new front lip that I don't believe I've seen on anyone elses car yet.. Will update when I receive it
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08-22-2018, 03:01 PM	#8844
low135 Banned 2211 Rep 1,285 Posts Drives: E88 135i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Clearwater iTrader: (0)	damn both of you lol
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