NZ_InFerno 396 Report post Posted April 21 (edited) 130i Parts for sale, lowered prices and updated what's remaining. Hard to find stuff like brand new OEM steering wheel insert and OEM Roof racks. Feel free to make an offer if you want a couple things. Edited April 21 by NZ_InFerno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2181 Report post Posted April 23 My manual 130i up for sale. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4079 Report post Posted April 23 I suppose I should have promoted my auto for sale also in this thread for those that don't browse the other ones... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1953 Report post Posted May 6 Is it normal for these cars to prime the fuel pump if a door is opened after it’s been parked for a while? i.e drive the car, park it. Open the boot 20mins later and the fuel pump activates briefly. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 396 Report post Posted May 11 Have listed a bunch of 130i Parts, including new in box and rare parts, starting at low prices and $1 no reserve https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/search?member_listing=187919 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4079 Report post Posted May 11 Mine is now listed on Trademe also, the free listings today gave me the necessary kick in the arse (and rewarded my procrastination). Bimmersport members should contact me here first if they're interested. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/5313134381 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2181 Report post Posted May 11 (edited) On 5/6/2025 at 4:25 PM, BreakMyWindow said: Is it normal for these cars to prime the fuel pump if a door is opened after it’s been parked for a while? i.e drive the car, park it. Open the boot 20mins later and the fuel pump activates briefly. How long are we talking? I haven't noticed that. One of mine wasn't driven for a month. Seems like a strange thing to do. Edited May 11 by Driftit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4079 Report post Posted May 11 (edited) No, mine has been laid up for a month on a battery tender and nothing strange upon opening the doors when I got into it today, and I didn't start it immediately. Certainly no extended pump priming. When I did start it, it fired up like new. Edited May 11 by M3AN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4079 Report post Posted May 11 (edited) Not sure which thread to actually put this in but... "Downforce wing – subtle but sharp", an absolute requirement for the throttle controller - https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/5313034101 Edited May 11 by M3AN 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1758 Report post Posted May 11 What a tool. No surprise its rolling on Hifly tyres either. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2225 Report post Posted May 11 And standard brakes, painted red. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1953 Report post Posted May 12 19 hours ago, Driftit said: How long are we talking? I haven't noticed that. One of mine wasn't driven for a month. Seems like a strange thing to do. Like today drove it to get groceries and back. About 15mins each way. Opened the boot about 10mins after arriving home and the fuel pump turned on for a split second. It’s as if it’s making sure there’s enough fuel pressure in anticipation of the next drive… The pump also briefly primes about 10mins after opening then closing a door. Has an error for the intelligent battery sensor so could be related. Rescued another one to restore and move on, think there was a post about it on here. Terracotta leather will look loads better in a black car, plus the oil temp gauge is helpful for track days. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2225 Report post Posted May 12 (edited) Mine definitely primes the pump in certain circumstances, like doors etc, always has done. The Skoda is worse, if you open the bonnet can hear relays clicking and lots of things whirring... putting itself into emissions check mode I suspect Edited May 12 by Jacko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2181 Report post Posted May 12 I will pay more attention to them but I can't say I've ever heard it. The E55 does all sorts of things when you open a door. Pumps prime, air suspension fills, EBC primes. Might be too use to it. Terracotta interior looks great. Feels a little more premium. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2442 Report post Posted May 12 My E91 used to do that, maybe its just a BMW thing from that era, Could even be FL/PFL difference? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1953 Report post Posted Saturday at 02:41 AM On 5/13/2025 at 6:22 AM, KwS said: My E91 used to do that, maybe its just a BMW thing from that era, Could even be FL/PFL difference? Both my pfl and facelift do it. Just a bit of a “newer” bmw quirk i guess. Too used to older ones like the e39 M5. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4079 Report post Posted yesterday at 04:07 AM (edited) For those rocking manuals this guy from Oz is making some DSSR's that look pretty good quality and he's happy to ship. https://www.babybmw.net/threads/130i-billet-dssrs.158650/ Edited yesterday at 04:08 AM by M3AN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2181 Report post Posted yesterday at 04:29 AM On 5/12/2025 at 3:57 PM, BreakMyWindow said: Rescued another one to restore and move on, think there was a post about it on here. Terracotta leather will look loads better in a black car, plus the oil temp gauge is helpful for track days. I was wondering what you meant by the oil temp gauge. Then I realised my blue pre-LCI doesn't have one. But my manual pre-LCI and auto LCI do. Someone must have swapped in a LCI cluster into the manual at some stage in its life? That billet DSSR with a shifter kit would match the single mass flywheel in my car so well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1953 Report post Posted yesterday at 04:35 AM Anyone know more about these. They’re great over bumps, but on a track…? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4079 Report post Posted yesterday at 05:05 AM (edited) 35 minutes ago, Driftit said: Someone must have swapped in a LCI cluster into the manual at some stage in its life? Martin's terracotta one? That is an LCI, so comes with the gauge. Edited yesterday at 05:05 AM by M3AN 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2225 Report post Posted yesterday at 06:30 AM Only LCIs got oil temp, I retrofitted it by switching around eproms with a soldering iron and coding f**kery into my PreLCI. I think you could code the "economy" gauge in some PreLCI manuals to do oil temp, but obviously the scale wont be right. Its worth doing as even most OBD2 tools cant figure out the PID for BMW oil temp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 396 Report post Posted yesterday at 06:32 AM On 4/21/2025 at 2:44 PM, NZ_InFerno said: 130i Parts for sale, lowered prices and updated what's remaining. Hard to find stuff like brand new OEM steering wheel insert and OEM Roof racks. Feel free to make an offer if you want a couple things. Parts auctions finish up tomorrow night if anyone's keen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2181 Report post Posted yesterday at 09:05 AM 3 hours ago, M3AN said: Martin's terracotta one? That is an LCI, so comes with the gauge. No I meant my pre-LIC manual one. Has it too. But the car is 100% stock otherwise. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4079 Report post Posted yesterday at 09:48 AM 5 hours ago, BreakMyWindow said: Anyone know more about these. They’re great over bumps, but on a track…? Had them in the blue one I accidentally bought, and I've seen them on another import also, indeed they're great on the road, much better than the stock motorsport suspension. I would not think they'd provide much control or comfort under track conditions but I've not tried them in those circumstances. Those and mine were practically night and day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
