NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted September 2, 2021 1 hour ago, KwS said: Carjam says Jap import What does the vin say? I went to check it but the sites I've used before are dead 😑 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted September 2, 2021 Japan. Bimmer.work still works. Its REALLY well optioned. Comfort access, active steering, sunroof, cruise, pdc, heated seats, adaptive xenon 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2152 Report post Posted September 2, 2021 Would make a great 7 series 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 2, 2021 27 minutes ago, KwS said: Its REALLY well optioned. Comfort access, active steering, sunroof, cruise, pdc, heated seats, adaptive xenon I didn't even think all that stuff was available in 2006. Namely active steering and adaptive Xenons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2152 Report post Posted September 8, 2021 Whos keen.... I wonder whats inside it. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001851097049.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.616f5079anqZE3&algo_pvid=2f602aeb-9a17-4042-afec-88936ba328aa&algo_exp_id=2f602aeb-9a17-4042-afec-88936ba328aa-11&pdp_ext_f={"sku_id"%3A"12000017853427568"} Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 8, 2021 Seem pricy, even as a crate engine, no? Pretty sure the Germans, as precise as they are, would label it an "engine" rather than a "motor" but hard to know if that's an original label. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted September 8, 2021 Engine in German is Motor. Could be a proper one considering BMW production in China is massive ? Probably not though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted September 8, 2021 sound like an engine from the production overrun bin 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted September 8, 2021 Of all the things to buy on aliexpress... This is one of them. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted September 8, 2021 They have the E60 M5 V10 on there for 10k, surely that fits in the E87 engine bay 🤣 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2152 Report post Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) Anyone running PU gearbox mounts? Im curious as to how much an increase in NVH there is (ordering bits for when engine and box come out) Edited September 8, 2021 by Jacko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted September 9, 2021 Think the recommended upgrade is e46 M3 gearbox mounts. Which I found out after replacing mine 😅 Supposedly a bit stiffer than stock with no NVH increase. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gofaster 99 Report post Posted September 9, 2021 I ran the M3 mounts on my previous 130i and took them out after a few days as did not like the small increase in NVH. I fitted them supposedly at correct torque. Sitting in a box in case I change my mind on current car. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2152 Report post Posted September 10, 2021 Ordered some 95A revshift poly ones, I seem to be pretty tolerant of NVH so will try my luck (35 profile tyres and fully polybushed car.. and I think its fine daily ) . At least easy to change if they do introduce to much noise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2152 Report post Posted September 11, 2021 Anyone got any use for Pre-LCI black/silver alu Msport interior trim pieces, door cards/lowerdash/glove box etc. My pile of BMW bits is getting too big, if anyone wants them yell out and freebies, or they'll get spring cleaned. Probably worth $2000 in 10 years time when 130s Msports become the new E30 325s 😛 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) I need a couple of bits of trim. The bit around the idrive and the steering wheel insert. If you have any of those Edited September 12, 2021 by NZ_InFerno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2152 Report post Posted September 12, 2021 19 minutes ago, NZ_InFerno said: I need a couple of bits of trim. The bit around the idrive and the steering wheel insert. If you have any of those Flick me some pics of what your after and Ill have a looksee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted September 12, 2021 20 minutes ago, Jacko said: Flick me some pics of what your after and Ill have a looksee Idrive trim and steering wheel trim pieces with the lovely bmw soft plastic coming off. If you've got a spare binnacle lid? I could even take the whole centre console through to the arm rest with everything attached. I had a quick look and my drink holder and arm rest have seen better days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted September 12, 2021 Took the 130i for a good drive this afternoon after it had been sitting for a month. Fires up straight away with the new starter. I was quite surprised during the drive by how the engine was much more eager to rev and get up and go. Just felt really strong through the rev range. I'd swapped the intake boot to a Turner Motorsports silicone boot and cleaned the throttle body while I had it off but wasn't expecting them to make any difference performance wise. Definitely more intake noise, it sounds great so far. Only other things I can think that caused it to run better is the battery was disconnected so perhaps a reset of adaptations? and coils/plugs were removed and checked. Anyone else swapped their intake boot and noticed any performance improvements? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) 17 hours ago, NZ_InFerno said: Anyone else swapped their intake boot and noticed any performance improvements? Yes, and no difference noticed. Having said that my car has a relatively loud exhaust, I wouldn't expect to hear any change in intake noise, and a very high-strung tune so I wouldn't likely feel the extra 0.0003hp. Edited September 13, 2021 by M3AN 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2152 Report post Posted September 12, 2021 21 hours ago, NZ_InFerno said: Idrive trim and steering wheel trim pieces with the lovely bmw soft plastic coming off. If you've got a spare binnacle lid? I could even take the whole centre console through to the arm rest with everything attached. I had a quick look and my drink holder and arm rest have seen better days. None of those bits sorry, well I have the binnacle lid buts its got a dent in it. Replacing it with the tray option is better anyway, fits a cellphone well (+wireless charging option) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2069 Report post Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) Its interesting the average fuel use is 10.7 to 10.8L/100kms for 130's. Mines higher at about 11.8L/100kms. Near no city driving though. You would think it would be less. But the rural roads are all 0-100-0 starts and stops. https://www.fuelly.com/car/bmw/130i Edited September 17, 2021 by Driftit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Driftit said: Its interesting the average fuel use is 10.7 to 10.8L/100kms for 130's. Mines higher at about 11.8L/100kms. Near no city driving though. You would think it would be less. But the rural roads are all 0-100-0 starts and stops. https://www.fuelly.com/car/bmw/130i Aprils gets slightly less than that average of ~10.7 but I have got it down to 7.2L (after doing a reset) a couple of times going from the shore to Hampton Downs. In saying that I end up a nervous wreck by the end. Edit, thinking about this more I am pretty sure I have seen ~6.8 when going full preserve mode, but either way my point is that for a 3L engine it can get quite low when it isn't having to stop and start. Edited September 17, 2021 by Jamez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) Mines 11-12L/100km but I've not driven the car much so when I do its with a heavy foot on shorter distances and/ or testing after changing something. So it always needs to be driven through the Italian tune up route up and down the hills. If I'm going 100kmh it's around 8.5L/100km Purchase/ownership of a 130i today would suggest you're more of a "spirited" driver. Edited September 17, 2021 by NZ_InFerno 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) Mine's also 11-12 around town but it can climb rapidly if I'm using sport mode because my trans flash holds to redline if I'm putting the foot in it in that mode. Best I got, working really hard on it, on a trip from Auckland to Pauanui was 6.9 to Kopu but then the trip over the hill, with no traffic, to Hikuai killed that. 😂 Edited September 17, 2021 by M3AN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites