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

[CH400EM]

Originally Posted by Gangplank

... and just last week my headlight washer blew a leak so that ...

If you don't mind me asking, how much did your dealer charge to remedy the headlight washer leak?

[CH400EM]

Finished some front end tweaks. M2-like kidney grille and removal of the horizontal trim pieces in front of the brake air duct.

[Gangplank]

Originally Posted by CH400EM

If you don't mind me asking, how much did your dealer charge to remedy the headlight washer leak?

I'll let you know after I pick it up. Most likely it's going to be covered by my Route 66 warranty but I'll see the bill next week.

[Petro135]

Originally Posted by CH400EM

Finished some front end tweaks. M2-like kidney grille and removal of the horizontal trim pieces in front of the brake air duct.

Very nice I'd like to get rid of the horizontal bars as well. Previous owner really beat the crap out of the bumper so I need new eventually. But for now I'd like to lose the bars.

[BronkaidBrah]

After months and months of searching, even talking myself out of the apex group buy , I have finally acquired the advan racing wheels in 1er spec I’ve always wanted.


Got em stuffed in there with extra rubber even though I’m getting rid of the 225 fronts.

Rear fit is almost ideal





They say never meet your idols. I’m slightly disappointed that these wheels have looked amazing on every color I’ve seen them on, but there’s something about it on my lbm that’s throwing me off. Maybe I need to add blacklines? A little bit lower? Maybe get them refinished in another color? Hopefully they grow on me.

[a4nut]

Originally Posted by BronkaidBrah

After months and months of searching, even talking myself out of the apex group buy , I have finally acquired the advan racing wheels in 1er spec I’ve always wanted.
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Got em stuffed in there with extra rubber even though I’m getting rid of the 225 fronts.

Rear fit is almost ideal

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They say never meet your idols. I’m slightly disappointed that these wheels have looked amazing on every color I’ve seen them on, but there’s something about it on my lbm that’s throwing me off. Maybe I need to add blacklines? A little bit lower? Maybe get them refinished in another color? Hopefully they grow on me.

start with the blacklines. it will make a big diff

[iminhell1]

one step closer to getting it's winter savior running.

Engine's out. fought me the whole time.

[chris_flies]

Spent a weekend at Summit Point...without my 1'er. It's still in Texas.

Drove my sister's '17 VW Jetta Sport and my father's '17 VW GTI Sport. The Jetta taught me some good things about smoothness, how to not overdrive a car, and how to give point-by's. Lots of point-by's. The GTI taught me that I have no hope in hell of keeping-up with my father on the track. That thing's an absolute beast. Lift-off oversteer is far too entertaining, and FWD doesn't suck as bad as I thought it would. Weird.

I really missed my car, though. But, it wouldn't have been quite as fun as it was...it's kinda missing an LSD right now.

[11]

headers, but I cant decide which brand. Anyone have the roundelwerks headers?

[low135]

Started doing some of the off the car vinyl stuff. Hoping to get around to doing some on car panels this week

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by low135

Started doing some of the off the car vinyl stuff. Hoping to get around to doing some on car panels this week

What color is that? Looks nice and rich.

Been meaning to ask someone who knows about vinyl wraps. How long do they last? Thinking about wrapping vs paint vs dip/spray.

[tjswarbrick]

Originally Posted by BronkaidBrah

After months and months of searching, even talking myself out of the apex group buy , I have finally acquired the advan racing wheels in 1er spec I’ve always wanted.


Got em stuffed in there with extra rubber even though I’m getting rid of the 225 fronts.

Rear fit is almost ideal





They say never meet your idols. I’m slightly disappointed that these wheels have looked amazing on every color I’ve seen them on, but there’s something about it on my lbm that’s throwing me off. Maybe I need to add blacklines? A little bit lower? Maybe get them refinished in another color? Hopefully they grow on me.

Blacklines do make a big difference!

I'm very happy with Eibach springs and Koni dampers if you're heading that way.

I'm not a huge fan of black wheels on the darker blues - would probably go gunmetal or silver. But my daughter disagrees and thinks I should go black on DSB. It's really personal taste. The design looks great on your car!

[carscatscoffee15]

Originally Posted by BronkaidBrah

After months and months of searching, even talking myself out of the apex group buy , I have finally acquired the advan racing wheels in 1er spec I’ve always wanted.


Got em stuffed in there with extra rubber even though I’m getting rid of the 225 fronts.

Rear fit is almost ideal





They say never meet your idols. I’m slightly disappointed that these wheels have looked amazing on every color I’ve seen them on, but there’s something about it on my lbm that’s throwing me off. Maybe I need to add blacklines? A little bit lower? Maybe get them refinished in another color? Hopefully they grow on me.

Definitely do Blacklines. Even though it's subtle, it does make a difference and it's hard to unsee it once it's on your car (nice color btw). A couple posts up you shall find mine. Also, don't pay 350/400 for em, if you wanna know where I got em for a ridiculously good price just shoot a message and I'll be happy to tell ya

[carscatscoffee15]

Originally Posted by mconrad1776

headers, but I cant decide which brand. Anyone have the roundelwerks headers?

I believe desertman123 has the roundelwerk headers or at least knows about em the best. Good for the money from what I've heard. I have AA headers and they're well made.. just don't forget to ceramic coat em!

[low135]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

What color is that? Looks nice and rich.

Been meaning to ask someone who knows about vinyl wraps. How long do they last? Thinking about wrapping vs paint vs dip/spray.

Thanks! I love it. Like most things, vinyl comes down to install mostly, but the material is rated for 4-10 years usually

[tjswarbrick]

That's a serious red!

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by tjswarbrick

That's a serious red!

Hot fire. Looks awesome.

[low135]

Thanks guys! I'm very excited to see the whole car in this red

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by low135

Thanks guys! I'm very excited to see the whole car in this red

Motivating me to look into it. Saw a story on AutoFlex and apparently it can be mixed to OE BMW colors.

Might go Interlagos Blue once I do the front conversion.

[low135]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Motivating me to look into it. Saw a story on AutoFlex and apparently it can be mixed to OE BMW colors.

Might go Interlagos Blue once I do the front conversion.

From what I've seen, autoflex is a really good option if you have someone around that sprays it. It is done very similar to real paint and the price is around what a vinyl wrap would be. Big plus on being able to mix custom colors. If I had my own garage, I'd probably spray autoflex instead of wrap just to try it for myself

[11]

Originally Posted by carscatscoffee15

I believe desertman123 has the roundelwerk headers or at least knows about em the best. Good for the money from what I've heard. I have AA headers and they're well made.. just don't forget to ceramic coat em!

What about JKVK headers from alibaba?

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by mconrad1776

What about JKVK headers from alibaba?

I can personally vouch that headers are not a part you want to try and save a buck with on these cars. Install is a PITA...I still have scars.

Best to stick with the brands that most people on here have. Fit is crucial on any car, but especially on these.