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Hi Guys.
I've had the car since Dec15. Not done much to it just tinkered with it gently along the way while deciding what to do. Still not sure how far I plan on going as at this time it's still my daily ! Time will tell !

I will try keep it update with its current spec and work done, where and who I got the stuff from and where I can will post the prices part no etc

You will find the spec etc in the second posting of this thread .
 
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Car : 2006 Bmw E87 130i M-Sport
Car Spec:
Manual
I-drive
Cruise control
Heated Seats ( Leather)

Work done so far :
Engine flush in Dec 15
Full service
Washer bottle cleaned what a pain that was !( Now use Bluecol )

Mods :
Exterior:
Smoked side repeaters, Philips silvervision bulbs, Philips silver indicator bulbs
Both washer jets replaced & twin on the back
Stubby Aerial
Rear lights and windows tinted
Front Carbon Fibre splitters (SK performance)
Aluminium Number plates

Interior:
CiC controller (E-Bay) Coding done by Wibbles
Storm V2 gear knob (E-Bay)
Now ZHP Style gear knob (E-bay)
Flat Bottomed Steering wheel (E-Bay, Germany 170 Euro's)

Engine:
Rev black Silicone intake hose
BmwP Style grilles (E-Bay)
Air scoops

Gearbox/Diff
Short Shifter (Cotswold Bmw)
CDV Value (Cotswold Bmw)
Oils Red line MTL + Redline D4 Should be better on the cold mornings (Opie Oils)
Diff Red line 75w90 (Opie Oils)
Poly Mounts 80a,same as e46 M3 I believe (Hack Eng)

Suspension/ Chassis :
Birds B1 suspension ( Thanks Rustle)
Now Koni Yellow sport dampers
BmwP springs ( Thanks Tyrant & Mark)
BmwP bumpstops front & rear.( Cotswold Bmw)
M3 arms, Meyle trackrod ends etc Autodoc)
Whiteline inserts
M3 E92 front ARB. ( Breakers)
Meyle Hd drop links
Trw M3 arms (rear) (Autodoc)
E81 under chassis/body brace

Brakes
Front : Oem replaced (Dec15)
Now M135i Brakes with Oem pads.
Goodridge braided hoses
Rear : M-Tec black edition, yellow stuff pads
update: 135i Rear calipers,
rear disc (B34.21.6.795.755)(Cotswold )

BmwP exhaust (group Buy)

Wheels
Autec 18's Et 45
Hankook V12 225/40 Front , 235/40 rear
 
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This is How it Started Life in my Hands
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Looks a nice motor buddy, love the colour. I may be slightly biased but some polished deep dish wheels would set it off :rollseyes:
 
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Nice mate.

Looks very similar to how mine was. Good to see a LeMans blue with black kidney grills - been thinking of changing them but weirdly like the chrome on the 130i!
 
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In the original state
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1st Change (Wasn't Happy)
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Air Scoops Fitted
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As we stand Today
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Just a Small up

Changed the gearbox oil ( Opie Oils)
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Diff Oil (Opie Oils)
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New Plugs
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CdV delete (modify)
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Lastly
Got a Short shifter
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Found This on Ebay, Had to Have
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All fitted ! Have to say what a difference it makes !!!!!
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marctwoo said:
How did the gearbox mounts work out for you? Make much difference to shift feel and cabin noise/vibration over OEM?

Marc
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The gear change is vastly improved ! Although all the work was done at the same time, weighted gear knob probably made the biggest difference there ! The only downside side is the cabin noise has increased but am used to it now so don't notice it as much !
 
#16 ·
Small update :
Car had her mot, passed no problems!
Had the rear brake disks and pads done ! M-tec disks yellow stuff pads !
Was hoping to get the braided lines done and new fluid at the same time. However fluids arrived no problem, lines didn't arrive in time so was annoyed especially as I had ordered them 6 weeks before mot was due!
 
#17 ·
Might have to get me a weighted gear knob as well then. I've got the BMW SSK and a fresh CDV waiting to be fitted, still mulling over whether I should get the mounts done as well. I'm leaning towards the M3 OEM ones.

What about the clutch stop? Never come across that before. I was under the assumption it's good practice to fully press the clutch pedal all the way to the floor before doing a gear change (obviously skip that advice when having some fun :D )
 
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marctwoo said:
Might have to get me a weighted gear knob as well then. I've got the BMW SSK and a fresh CDV waiting to be fitted, still mulling over whether I should get the mounts done as well. I'm leaning towards the M3 OEM ones.

What about the clutch stop? Never come across that before. I was under the assumption it's good practice to fully press the clutch pedal all the way to the floor before doing a gear change (obviously skip that advice when having some fun :D )
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Jonwilli has one sounded worth a go cost peanuts! Still to be fitted !
I believe mine are the M3 E46 spec , same as on Jon's car . Haven't driven it in anger much since then !

Where did you order your brake lines from?

I paid just under £120 for a full set of Hel braided lines from Helperformance.com with lifetime warranty. Arrived in 3 days.

Car is looking good. How about Led Darklines to modernise the rear? I'm planning on doing that next year. Cotswold quoted £336 for the kit including wiring. They'll need coding too.
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They Goodridge brake lines, paid about the same I think ! They said that Goodridge had to make them , then 1st set got lost in the post bla bla , can't remember the name of the company will have to find the invoice!

Led Darklines : I'm not sure, I don't mind the rears to much ! Especially since I tinted them red not so in your face bright ! If I'm honest I would rather spend the money elsewhere for now !

Want to get plugs , coils , vanos , water pump and thermostat done in the 1st half of the new year!
More for total peace of mind than anything else!

Then finish the suspension and Lsd ! Would be a great year on the car !
 
#19 ·
Not much happening with the car at the mo !
Just had my usual early year oil change gone with the 5w40, castrol . Coolant change and spark plugs changed !
Ordered a new rear wiper motor as that packed up this week !
Need to respray the bonnet as has 2 areas where the clear lacquer has come off super annoying! Money I could have spent elsewhere! Frustrating!
 
#21 ·
Davy130 said:
Enjoyed your write up. When you got your new cdv did you need to alter it or did it come ready. Have a 130i so i have taken on board your upgrades.

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Hi .
Bought a new one and removed the little piece in the middle that restricts the fluid. There is a how to do it somewhere on here !
 
#23 ·
Just buy one from BMW over here it's so easy to modify takes about 10 seconds ! Don't waste your money on one from the states
 
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Davy130 said:
Good stuff. I read somewhere that u can get one allready altered from America i think. Depends on the cost if that one etc compared to a diy. Thanks for the reply.

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Mate. 2 sec job ,don't waste the cash on it from the states.
 
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