pranilb

Any recommendations for a solid front or rear tow hook ?

Any roads like Auckland-Raglan closer to Auckland central? 🤨

Definatley was dangerous before. Yea everything in the Birds B1 Kit is installed now, i.e. Quaife LSD, Front & Rear H&R ARB, Bilstein shocks, Birds Springs. Plus M3 control arms, solid rear subframe bushes, solid front collars, and Brintech headers. Tires are still RFT; next upgrade will be some PS4's.

I've been super keen to share my awesome experience with you all since I got the B1 Dynamics Package installed on the 130i. I've taken it out for a few joyrides, it's really impressive!

I took it for a spin on the great roads from Te Kauwhata to Raglan, and it was pure magic. My car felt like it was stuck to the road like glue. So incredibly stable!

Now, let's talk about rain. Traction in the wet? It's amazing, honestly! I was a bit nervous at first, but my BMW just gripped the road like a champ. It's such a confidence booster!

And the mid-corner power out? So stable! The B1 Dynamics Package has genuinely changed the game. No more worries when I hit the gas mid-corner. This upgrade is a game-changer, guys!

If you're still contemplating getting the B1 Dynamics Package, just go for it! It's worth every penny and will have you grinning from ear to ear. I can't wait to take on more twisty roads and see what else this fantastic upgrade can do!

Finally installed the Brintech headers, they give you a sick little raspy growl when you hit the gas, but stay pretty chill otherwise. Perfect combo for a little sleeper.

15 hours ago, M3AN said:

I used Stoptech from Turner, looks like they're on back order, Goodridge is also fine.  

Sweet, I assume that plbe9x335i model also fits the e87 130i ? ECS seems to have it on backorder too.

is Safetech anygood?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/brakes/listing/4033865750

...maybe supply chain issues? any advice on braided brake line kits?

All goodies have arrived 🙂

OMG... I would love to see one rip some dounts! 💨

On 2/11/2023 at 11:35 AM, Jacko said:

Its a DME flash to do it, I dont think anyone in auckland or NZ actually has the experience to do a proper N52 flash. The oxygen sensors stay, however the DME has a pre and post cat o2 sensor check to keep an eye on the cat efficiency... with no cat efficiency is not so hot  There are a few in NZ selling generic nonsense maps downloaded from the net (claiming 200+ kw... bs). .Severn tuning is who Im planning on using, when I actually get to it, lots of Z4 N52 experience https://www.severntuning.com/

Pulled the trigger on the brintechcustoms header.... then saw this: 😳

Sweet, wonder what the brintechcustoms header sounds like with the factory mid and rear sections?

quick update, all red parts ordered now. 

Oh yea…. With factory centre and back.... and maybe laptorr exhaust later on hmmm...
I assume the headers will bring the engine light on, as the oxygen sensor will be removed? Where is the best place to this installed in Auckland as someone would have to programme the engine control unit to stop the engine light coming on?

What is the Aussie option?

Just now, M3AN said:

I was going to say its not worth $1300 but $900 is somewhat more palatable... I'm glad I got mine when the exchange rate was sensible.

You can use cable ties for the rear cables, and you only need one extra hex nut, you can reuse the one that's on the stock setup, that's another $4 saving!

boom... 

11 minutes ago, pranilb said:

$1300NZD (plus import taxes) shipped for the whole kit from FCP?

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-m3-control-arm-upgrade-kit-e82-e88-e90-e91-e92-e93-bmwmcaktfr?ads_cmpid=1586641325&ads_adid=62615222609&ads_matchtype=&ads_network=g&ads_creative=298302774914&utm_term=&ads_targetid=pla-309865678054&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&ttv=2&gclid=CjwKCAiArY2fBhB9EiwAWqHK6m9LWsTqzNOFoDvwYzrODEBTAYUnb085gdwvJ2HqoFbY8UlmOwN4BhoC264QAvD_BwE

883.85NZD (plus import taxes) shipped for the whole kit from Spareto.com !

$1300NZD (plus import taxes) shipped for the whole kit from FCP?

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-m3-control-arm-upgrade-kit-e82-e88-e90-e91-e92-e93-bmwmcaktfr?ads_cmpid=1586641325&ads_adid=62615222609&ads_matchtype=&ads_network=g&ads_creative=298302774914&utm_term=&ads_targetid=pla-309865678054&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&ttv=2&gclid=CjwKCAiArY2fBhB9EiwAWqHK6m9LWsTqzNOFoDvwYzrODEBTAYUnb085gdwvJ2HqoFbY8UlmOwN4BhoC264QAvD_BwE

5 minutes ago, Jacko said:

Thats the front end, the rears are likely TRW as well, but no idea on p/n. Not many change the rears as they are the same dimensionally as stock, just a bit lighter. 

Sweet, thats the price of one BMW arm!
Is Amazon us (not au) best place to purchase?

On 2/7/2023 at 7:19 PM, Jacko said:

Worth it, you'll wonder WTF BMW were doing with the stock suspension and diff afterwards  

Hey Jacko, original plan was to get OEM M3 parts, as per below, but I wonder if there are TRW equivalents (as TRW make the parts for BMW?) to save some cash?
 

Front

•             Wishbone, left                                                                         31102283577              (1)

•             Wishbone, right                                                                       31102283578              (1)

•             LEFT tension strut WITH RUBBER MOUNTING                  31102283575              (1)

•             Right tension strut with rubber mounting                               31102283576              (1)

•             Regulating rod                                                                        37142283867              (1)

•             Hex nut                                                                                    07129905817              (2)

Rear

•             Guide arm, left                                                                        33322283547              (1)

•             Guide arm, right                                                                      33322283548              (1)

•             Wishbone, left                                                                         33322283545              (1)

•             Wishbone, right                                                                       33322283546              (1)

•             Rear ABS/BVA tube bracket                                                  34522283017              (2)

Thanks Jacko, can't wait... eyeing up the laptorr and milvs now... but might just get laptorr as milvs seem to be out of stock.

Yea its def. a bit; but I've been sitting on this upgrade for too long.

On 1/21/2023 at 9:51 AM, pranilb said:

Update: Landed on the following setup:

1. Birds' B1 Dynamics Package Solution. (Customer Supplied)
   1. New Complete Quaife ATB Limited-Slip Differential
      New Complete QUAIFE LSD Differentials, which are new differentials ordered from BMW and converted with QUAIFE LSD.
   2. Birds B1 Anti-roll bar
   3. Birds B1 Sport Suspension
       
2. For rear subframe bushes I used the Turner Motorsport but order them through ECS Tuning. Make sure you pay the extra for DHL!
   https://www.ecstuning.com/b-turner-motorsport-parts/solid-rear-subframe-bushing-set/tdr9080ss3/
3. M3 front control arms (4)  (BMWorkshop Supplied)
4. M3 rear upper control arms (4)  (BMWorkshop Supplied)
5. Front subframe collars (this does the same thing for the front subframe as the solid rear subframe bushes, gets rid of the variable wheel alignment!)  (Customer Supplied)
   https://rzcrewgarage.com/collections/collar-kits/bmw+1-series-e82-2007-2013-tc-i6
6. Stiffer rear toe links  (BMWorkshop Supplied)

Parts ordered, excited about the process and outcome; should have done this 8 years ago! lol.
Any tips on wheel offsets for the standard wheels? Kinda wanna keep that OEM Plus look.

Thanks for the feedback everyone, much appreciated. Any tips on best place in Auckland to get this setup tuned after installation?

Before pulling the trigger... wonder if the Solid Rear Subframe Bushing Set might to harsh on the road?