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Schmiedmann parts that arrived today: Msport Gearknob New oem Indicators New bmw fuel filler cap Alcantara Wheel insert BMWP 🤤 I've also had factory H8 bulbs and new factory tweeters from fcpeuro sitting here for a month, a new stock wheel insert(long story) and a new leather steering wheel cover from Mewant too. So once all this is done, it's going to be a very fresh interior. Still waiting on the new grills from Schmiedmann but otherwise everything's here to significantly improve the outside and inside cosmetically. Started fitting some bits today: Old gear knob vs New gear knob, I would highly, highly recommend this Msport knob if only for the incredible shift feel. Its such an improvement it literally feels like I've put a new gearbox in the car. I've changed gearbox oil, upgraded shifter bushings and the shift has felt better than when I purchased with each one but not brilliant. Now it's brilliant. And actually fits my hand unlike the BMWP knob which shifted nicely but way too smol. The 130i has smelt of fuel the last couple of months after longer drives, found that it was coming from the fuel cap. Which as you can see below, is not only missing the attaching plastic but the rubber seal is pretty deteriorated. Next job when the weather clears are these bad boys, they're very yellow even after being polished a couple times. New ones slot right in, hopefully 😂

All parts arrived from Schmiedmann undamaged thankfully, but it was an absolute mission to get them to ship the order to me due to parts out of stock, then me adding more parts to the order and probably a fair bit of lost in translation and assumptions. Next time I'll definitely order parts that are in stock lol. Bit of an update, cars been running fine with no issues. Currently have an absolute pile of parts in the garage and house to throw at the car, including the sump gasket/motor mounts which I've been trying to get done for more than a year now 😅 It's nearly happened a few times and I will again say that it'll get done, probably after covid now realistically. Other mechanical parts are the new rotors and brake pads plus brake sensors. Nothing really wrong with the current ones so they'll get done after covid too! I've been ordering cosmetic parts for the car for the last 6 months and finally most have arrived. It's well overdue, as the car was not as cosmetically tidy as I would have liked since buying it a couple years ago, but the unexpected mechanical issues and servicing have been the priority. I've fitted some over the new year, including this nice new idrive surround fresh from the dealer. The old one was pretty worn. Also gave the car interior a thorough detail, with my new cleaning supplies, and started exterior ceramic spray with a regular clean(yay snow foam) and its really been looking good over summer. Pic from Hardpark in January. Also replaced my Work Emotion centre caps with new ones as made the mistake of pressure washing the old ones a bit too closely 😅

Hello, from the other side(of the world) ps I placed this order in September 😫

I've got one but wouldn't be able to scan it for you for a few days 🤒

Coupe, Sedan or Wagon?

Bilstein B4s are popular as a standard replacement. B12s for an upgrade.

2011 manual, extremely rare to find with only 13 2011(last year) 130i showing on carjam. Might be the only manual? https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3459180356?tm=email&et=45&mt=F909EDC8-3C14-49CC-9D87-FCE0B397F44E

I don't need this but I'm tempted to buy it for the engine/wheels

130i out in the wild at Hardpark today. Yes I still haven't done anything to it recently, schmiedmann parts order still hasn't arrived 😭

Sold already sheeeeit

For those of you who have installed tweeters, is it a door card off job? If there's a video of an install I'll take it

So was having a casual browse on trademe, only 13 130i for sale, much lower than usual 20-30 I've observed over the last couple years. 2 manuals, including the worldy listed above. Also had a look at 135i, they also exhibit similar pricing behaviour in regards to manuals and a significant price difference over an automatic. Cheapest auto is 14k, manual 22k. Similar spec, condition, maintenance and kms. Obviously not an indicator of sale price, though the manual has a deposit on it.

Got a build thread for it? Or pm me the info if you're selling, could be interested.

Should post this in the 130i thread. Tidy!

I believe in this mans energy, pushing the market price up for manuals 🙏

I know 😭

@Autoglym He listed it on another thread : https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/exterior/listing/3416061804?bof=sSH3obqX

I was just looking at that and came to bimmersport to see if anyone had posted it yet lol

They're TRW arms, you should be able to search for the part numbers. I know they're on amazon US. Might be sourced off pelican parts.

Cheapest calipers I could find for a brake upgrade were $900, before pads/rotors etc. Given they've replaced the grill, mirror caps, wheels, aerial, rear spoiler and done a BBK the dealer car has likely been maintained more than the average daily. 2009+ is also a pretty rare 130i here. If it was a manual I'd happily buy it.

I'll pass on bmwparts, there's a couple of new euro plate combinations I'm interested in at $799

That v8csl would look good on my 130 🤣 How much do you want for BMWPTS?

Somewhat interested in buying a personalised plate with BMW or BM on it. Or some version of Beema etc. Bonus points if it's a euro plate, or got E87 or 130/130i on it. Pm me with what you've got, or reply here.

Dang, that is tempting just to take bits off it. Or manual swap...

I'm just doing some shopping around for insurance, mine renews next month. Do our cars have a factory immobilizer? I found an Australian car review that says they do, but if an insurance company requires proof of one that is not exactly rock solid. Is there a specific code in the BMW options in the vin that says anything? Or a better source.