Matt 123 Report post Posted September 21, 2020 I bought new front plates for mine, but not rears. I was lazy though and paid some blokes to do it for me so not sure exactly what they did to fit the rears, but pretty sure they just did the trimming as per the instructions? I bought braided lines locally, they were HEL Performance ones I bought from NZAD 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted September 21, 2020 Yeah new ones, came pre trimmed. Ill look up p/n later, think was FCPeuro, will be from realoem.com though. HEL lines here too, they came from the UK via amazon, the NZ sourced ones at the time were all funky colours 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) 34216780217 & 34216780218 - Right and Left Rear rotors were the hardest bits to find at sane prices, since AFAIK they only fit 130s with the BBK. I got the fancy pants brembo ones off german ebay for like $300NZD Edited September 21, 2020 by Jacko 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 21, 2020 If my plan comes together, like a cunning fox, then I'll be Frankensteining and using e39 M5 rear rotors... ?? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, M3AN said: If my plan comes together, like a cunning fox, then I'll be Frankensteining and using e39 M5 rear rotors... ?? Apparently you can trim pads down to fit or something similar? I considered it then found the brembo rotors for cheap. Finding 135 pads is piss easy, in any flavour you want. Edited September 22, 2020 by Jacko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Jacko said: Apparently you can trim pads down to fit or something similar? Yep. Although it remains to be seen if the trimming is actually necessary, I haven't done any research on pad overhang... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted September 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, M3AN said: Yep. Although it remains to be seen if the trimming is actually necessary, I haven't done any research on pad overhang... Can you get M5 rotors cheaper than this? - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/123588455233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted September 22, 2020 On 10/28/2019 at 7:52 AM, Jacko said: It begin, along with an oil change and box/diff fluid. What oil did you use for your gearbox/diff fluid and how many litres? Want to do mine so its all minty fresh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, NZ_InFerno said: What oil did you use for your gearbox/diff fluid and how many litres? Want to do mine so its all minty fresh. Penrite Progear 75w90, shes a bit thicc on a cold morning but once up to temp is awesome sauce. Edited September 22, 2020 by Jacko 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Jacko said: Can you get M5 rotors cheaper than this? - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/123588455233 Unlikely although I've not spent a lot of time looking. I do need to get the Euro v's USA M5 rotors though, that's a trick for the inexperienced. The US got gipped on the E39 M5, not as bad as the their E36 M3, but they still didn't get the real thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted September 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, Jacko said: Penrite Progear 75w90, shes a bit thicc on a cold morning but once up to temp is awesome sauce. For both? Was just reading up about it and seems to be 75w80 for gearbox and 75w90 for diff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted September 22, 2020 5 hours ago, NZ_InFerno said: For both? Was just reading up about it and seems to be 75w80 for gearbox and 75w90 for diff. yup, but Im running the SMF which likes to have gear chatter with thinner oil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted October 11, 2020 Bastards putting boxes on it my bonnet and watching them slide off.... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted November 22, 2020 Hopped back into the 130i, after driving the 1.5 CVT Ractis for about 3000km.... feels like a f**ken supercar in comparison 100% the best performance upgrade to a 130i is buy something slow. Christmas holiday project is going to be replace rear wheel bearings, ship the diff off to Kayne to do the diff bearings and try to get some of the backlash out of the quaife, and start the birthday freshen up on a N52B30 to swap in. 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted December 5, 2020 (edited) Got a new noise today, which is curious... not to sure. Its not bad or very scary, its just new At about 110kmh and power on can hear a high pitched whine (its faint, like a distant high pitch drill), if I put the clutch in it goes away. Only seems to do it in 6th, and only ~110kmh (on the autobahn obviously) Bearing in the gearbox? It doesnt seem to be engine speed, but more the wheel/box speed and only when having load on it. Edited December 5, 2020 by Jacko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted December 5, 2020 22 minutes ago, Jacko said: Got a new noise today, which is curious... not to sure. Its not bad or very scary, its just new At about 110kmh and power on can hear a high pitched whine (its faint, like a distant high pitch drill), if I put the clutch in it goes away. Only seems to do it in 6th, and only ~110kmh (on the autobahn obviously) Bearing in the gearbox? It doesnt seem to be engine speed, but more the wheel/box speed and only when having load on it. Clutch release bearing?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted December 5, 2020 Just now, aja540i said: Clutch release bearing?? Seems to be output rather than input into box, or it'd do it at a certain rpm rather than just at one road speed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted December 7, 2020 Lack of downforce resolved 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted December 7, 2020 Needs more downforce IMO 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) That the factory rear wing it's sitting on Jacko? Looks waaaay bigger than I thought it would be! Edited December 7, 2020 by leichtbau Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted December 7, 2020 10 minutes ago, leichtbau said: That the factory rear wing it's sitting on Jacko? Looks waaaay bigger than I thought it would be! It better be HUGE for 300 bucks! 😉 I'm keen to see how mine profiles on the non-Aero spoiler actually. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) 32 minutes ago, leichtbau said: That the factory rear wing it's sitting on Jacko? Looks waaaay bigger than I thought it would be! Yeah factory/dealer option Aero spoiler, Maxton lip sits on it - https://www.maxtondesign.co.uk/body-kits/bmw/bmw-1-series/BMW-1-SERIES-E87/E87-1SERIES-FACELIFT/spoiler-cap-bmw-1-e81-e87 I think im going to think of a mechanical option to attach the Aero spoiler before installing the lip, better than the factory double sided tape. Im sick of retaping the edges down, Ive retaped and glued it twice now and edges keep lifting. A stealth self taper/pop rivet in each corner from the underside would solve it for good, with some rust protection. Edited December 7, 2020 by Jacko 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted December 7, 2020 9 minutes ago, Jacko said: I think im going to think of a mechanical option to attach the Aero spoiler before installing the lip, better than the factory double sided tape. Im sick of retaping the edges down, Ive retaped and glued it twice now and edges keep lifting. A stealth self taper/pop rivet in each corner from the underside would solve it for good, with some rust protection. I'm wondering if new tape, edge clamps (tailgate open) and some heat across the centre might not calm and confirm it a bit... what do you reckon? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted December 7, 2020 47 minutes ago, M3AN said: I'm wondering if new tape, edge clamps (tailgate open) and some heat across the centre might not calm and confirm it a bit... what do you reckon? Tried it, industrial adhesive and clamped for over 2 days...it stuck for 6 months 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, M3AN said: It better be HUGE for 300 bucks! 😉 I'm keen to see how mine profiles on the non-Aero spoiler actually. schmiedmann clearly charging by the square centimetre for shipping! that lip looks bloody good too, should have got in on the group buy. Edited December 7, 2020 by leichtbau Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
