balancerider 758 Report post Posted January 26, 2023 19 minutes ago, chuckitinbro said: just put it back in after charging it, starts fine, no error for discharge while it ran. 14.9 volts at idle so alternator is working. I'll keep an eye on it see how it goes. i'll get a mate to bring his laptop when he comes to visit in a few weeks and check the coding as well If you have an iphone and bluetooth obd adapter, bimmerlink app will let you choose appropriate amperage battery and code to car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckitinbro 10 Report post Posted January 30, 2023 Not having much luck so far today my wife said the screen for the idrive stopped working. I checked some fuses but no joy. Radio was still working and the steering wheel controls. i was testing the idrive rotary dial and the screen came up with strange colours like it was trying to show something then it went back to blank and no radio at all. Is it possible the CCC is toast rather than the screen? could that be causing the discharge warning? To top it off my e61 snapped the coolant hose connector from the thermostat to the head on saturday so this is currently our only car while i wait for the new hose to arrive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kees 594 Report post Posted February 7, 2023 Not sure if anyone else has seen this. Bit of a bugger since its NZ New and MANUAL!! Guess there's only 12 now.... https://www.turners.co.nz/Damaged-Vehicles/Damaged-Cars-for-Sale/bmw/130i/23369537 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted February 7, 2023 That'll buff out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted February 7, 2023 1 minute ago, NZ_InFerno said: That'll buff out Brings new meaning to a cut and polish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antallica 15 Report post Posted February 8, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Kees said: Not sure if anyone else has seen this. Bit of a bugger since its NZ New and MANUAL!! Guess there's only 12 now.... https://www.turners.co.nz/Damaged-Vehicles/Damaged-Cars-for-Sale/bmw/130i/23369537 How can you find out how many there are? *edit* answered my own question - https://www.carjam.co.nz/nz-fleet/?order_by=count_desc&year=&make=BMW&model=130i Edited February 8, 2023 by Antallica Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted February 8, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Antallica said: How can you find out how many there are? *edit* answered my own question - https://www.carjam.co.nz/nz-fleet/?order_by=count_desc&year=&make=BMW&model=130i https://nzta.govt.nz/resources/new-zealand-motor-vehicle-register-statistics/new-zealand-vehicle-fleet-open-data-sets/ - Can break it down way better My car just got 8% more rarerer https://www.turners.co.nz/Damaged-Vehicles/Damaged-Cars-for-Sale/bmw/130i/23369537 Edited February 8, 2023 by Jacko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antallica 15 Report post Posted February 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Jacko said: My car just got 8% more rarerer https://www.turners.co.nz/Damaged-Vehicles/Damaged-Cars-for-Sale/bmw/130i/23369537 Yours and mine both! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted February 8, 2023 Chucked cruise control in mine tonight. Easy job. About 45mins and a button flick with bimmergeeks. Works well. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckitinbro 10 Report post Posted February 8, 2023 Replaced the 55Ah with an 84Ah AGM and overcame my fear of bricking the car using INPA and NCS expert. Went pretty well. Confirmed with BimmerTools that its registered and updated the type. DId that Saturday morning and been checking the battery status each morning. holding in the low 80%s. Also found a place in christchurch to repair the CCC unit not displaying on the screen. $4-500 estimate which is a bummer but is what it is. I want to replace the tiny screen with android auto/apple carplay unit. Looks like Xtrons or AvinUSA are the best options in my budget and at around $8-900 landed its a bit more than i'd hoped for. On the plus side google did show me how to set the time using the indicator stalk buttons so at least it wont complain about that in the mean time. How/where did you get cruise control @Driftit? aftermarket or retrofit ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted February 8, 2023 11 hours ago, chuckitinbro said: Replaced the 55Ah with an 84Ah AGM and overcame my fear of bricking the car using INPA and NCS expert. Went pretty well. Confirmed with BimmerTools that its registered and updated the type. DId that Saturday morning and been checking the battery status each morning. holding in the low 80%s. Also found a place in christchurch to repair the CCC unit not displaying on the screen. $4-500 estimate which is a bummer but is what it is. I want to replace the tiny screen with android auto/apple carplay unit. Looks like Xtrons or AvinUSA are the best options in my budget and at around $8-900 landed its a bit more than i'd hoped for. On the plus side google did show me how to set the time using the indicator stalk buttons so at least it wont complain about that in the mean time. How/where did you get cruise control @Driftit? aftermarket or retrofit ? Just a retrofit. Got the gear from Brent at Bimmerworld. It is simply a ring gear with the extra stalk and the bottom steering column cover. Then a simple turn on in the software. Airbag out Wheel off Swap the ring gear Swap the cover Reassemble Calibrate new ring gear via software Turn on Cruise Control via software Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duluth 41 Report post Posted February 8, 2023 On 2/8/2023 at 10:37 AM, Kees said: Not sure if anyone else has seen this. Bit of a bugger since its NZ New and MANUAL!! Guess there's only 12 now.... https://www.turners.co.nz/Damaged-Vehicles/Damaged-Cars-for-Sale/bmw/130i/23369537 Interested in buying the rims if anyone does pick this up for the gearbox. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted February 9, 2023 16 hours ago, Driftit said: ...and a button flick with bimmergeeks... Does that also activate the set speed display on the dash? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted February 9, 2023 Oh I didn't look. Will check when I jump in next. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted February 10, 2023 It does pop up but doesn't stay on which is annoying. Looks like I may have enabled it in the past though. It's part of the digital speedo. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted February 10, 2023 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kees 594 Report post Posted February 11, 2023 Bought this tonight, will post some better pics tomorrow. Was always curious about 130s so thought might as well buy this one seeing as it seemed to be a pretty decent deal (cheap), hopefully it’s not too unreliable. Not sure what I’ll do with it yet, might drive for a bit and fix the major cosmetic things (front bumper is rooted) and then hopefully sell on for a little profit, which I’ll use to tidy a few things on my E34. Was also thinking of using it as a track/novice competition type car but wondering if that’s a rabbit hole I should avoid going down haha Has Style 216 wheels which are neat. Otherwise just regular 130i things. LCI, M Sport, Le Mans blue, Auto, etc 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 758 Report post Posted February 11, 2023 How big is your parking compound these days @Kees? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kees 594 Report post Posted February 11, 2023 1 hour ago, balancerider said: How big is your parking compound these days @Kees? Hahaha it’s an absolute mess. My E34 and W8 are stashed in a shed at a family member’s life style property, Boxster is squeezed in my parents garage, my Peugeot and the 130i are currently living on the road but will hopefully migrate into the driveway soon 🤣 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted February 11, 2023 Bit of a weird auction this one but it seems you might be able to pick up an LCI manual with some problems for $7k... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/3993663546 Listed as an auto but it's a manual, says they'll accept $7k in the description. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted February 11, 2023 Cheap cheap, those are all easy fixes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias 253 Report post Posted February 12, 2023 11 hours ago, Kees said: Bought this tonight, will post some better pics tomorrow. Was always curious about 130s so thought might as well buy this one seeing as it seemed to be a pretty decent deal (cheap), hopefully it’s not too unreliable. Not sure what I’ll do with it yet, might drive for a bit and fix the major cosmetic things (front bumper is rooted) and then hopefully sell on for a little profit, which I’ll use to tidy a few things on my E34. Was also thinking of using it as a track/novice competition type car but wondering if that’s a rabbit hole I should avoid going down haha Has Style 216 wheels which are neat. Otherwise just regular 130i things. LCI, M Sport, Le Mans blue, Auto, etc saw this one on marketplace and seemed like a good deal, especially a good candidate for a track build, strip the interior, get a cage welded in, an FIA seat, some decent suspension, bushes, Swaybars and an LSD and it could be good fun even as an auto. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted February 12, 2023 There was a stock road going 130i auto at Manfield yesterday. I think it was doing 1:29's. Which is not bad for a road car. Tyres looked econo too. I wish the BMW race series had gone with 130's rather than the E46's they settled on. If I didn't have the E34 I would probably look at building one. Simple, handles well, cheap parts, common easy to source parts across multiple platforms, and quite quick. As seen in the video above. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kees 594 Report post Posted February 18, 2023 Ok so its been a week with my 130i. Gave it a much needed clean a few days ago prior to going on holiday and will be doing a paint correction once I get back. This is what I've noticed about the car so far: 1) I'm guessing its probably one of the thirstiest stock hatches you can buy... because I have minimal self control once its warmed up, I'm averaging between 13-15L/100km LOL. 2) The sound system is awesome! 3) The car is very well balanced, handles great. Steering has a nice weight to it, aside from the fuel economy I understand why so many of you daily these! 4) Seats are very comfortable, and the lumbar is great - can have it tight for spirited driving and relaxed on the motorway. 5) I think its been enthusiast owned - found some Poly suspension bushings in the boot. The wheels have grown on me a decent bit, and I think the Le Mans blue looks awesome. Just need to find a front bumper, its a pretty tidy car aside from that bumper! Still undecided on what to do with it - will probably end up selling it in a couple months as I can tick the 130i box so if anyone could be interested in a cheap 130i, let me know! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted February 18, 2023 (edited) Weird that its chewing that much gas, not normal, unless you are driving like a total animal Scanned it? Fuel trims or something might be all up the pish Edited February 18, 2023 by Jacko 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
