looks a very nice example

 

looks a very nice example

Cheers sus

Been checking out build threads on here and much like other car makes the best way to improve handling is to use bits off a higher spec model, in this case the E9* M3. Came across a very helpful thread which had all the part numbers, so set about ordering some M3 LCA and some powerflex bushes.

Also got the M3 headlight adjuster arm

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/IMG_20151105_102515_zpseagivnh1.jpg.html

Took all of 20 mins to remove both arms

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Here you can see the difference in length between the stock arm and M3 arm.

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Refitted with M3 headlight adjuster arm.

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1446845508308_IMG_20151105_113742_zpsojcoufxm.jpg.html

Next job remove the front arms.

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1446573534256_IMG_20151101_140802_zpspp3e2ofj.jpg.html

And press in the powerflex bushes

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1446573525117_IMG_20151101_142853_zpsxldkeqgs.jpg.html

Once back on the floor the tracking is way off (toe in) so driving too far isn't a good idea. Once the tracking was sorted I could it for a driver down a test route and it becomes apparent steering turn in feel is improved as well as turn in grip.

So for the moment that covers the front end mods till after my first track day in the car. Once I get a feel for how it handles on track I'll look into anti roll bars and a strut brace. I see the car already has a OE front strut bar to aid in cutting out strut flex, so does adding another one really make a difference?

 

Very nice car, im also new to owning a 1 series but i went for the e82.

Wish i had been on here first and absorbed more info before taking the plunge but ah well live an learn.

Not regretting my pjrchase one bit but i know i need do a bit of work on the mods side of things

Cheers psilerwood, what spec E82 did you go for?

 

Its the es model, silvery gold colour with coral red seats

Cool, sounds like a classy colour combo mate.

On the weekend I found time to get the 245 eagle F1's fitted and move the run flats 225's to the front. Put the 205's up for sale on ebay. It's been said loads of times and to feel what a difference first hand is nuts, the difference to the ride over pot holes, speed bumps and uneven road surface is noticeable.

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1446573539475_IMG_20151029_153200_zpsv5udcgwk.jpg.html

205 on 7.5J

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1446573551230_IMG_20151029_150931_zpsjux2vfh3.jpg.html

225 on 7.5J

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/123d 4_zpsie14xvcl.png.html

225 on 8.5J

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1446573559270_IMG_20151029_150923_zpst6pmvt8i.jpg.html

245 on 8.5J

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/123d 1_zpsgbyykxti.png.html

The only thing left to do before snetterton so I can get a fair baseline/feel for the car is to replace the rear shocks due to the o/s/r one starting to leak.

 

A very small update, I Ordered a pair of BMWP black grills.

Took all of 15 mins to replace.

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/IMG_20151105_102735_zpsgfsoteks.jpg.html

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1446845499639_IMG_20151105_114529_zps0ro9iazf.jpg.html

Old V's New

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1446845476074_IMG_20151105_114613_zpscr9e4srh.jpg.html

Also got myself some carbon bits for the front as well.

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/IMG_20151106_110127_zpswmwsmqwo.jpg.html

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/IMG_20151106_110157_zps0nlnaxs9.jpg.html

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/IMG_20151106_110239_zpsmwful4oc.jpg.html

Will post up pics of the updated front end over the weekend.

 

Just a pic of the front end update with the BMWP grills and carbon splitters.

before

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...t.com/user/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/IMG-20151023-WA0009_zpsioti7kqc.jpeg.html

after

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...er/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1448732556802_image10614_zpsbeoiweyj.jpg.html

Also got my hands on a Aero spoiler this week which I'm hoping to get sprayed and fitted this week.

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...er/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1448732547795_image12074_zpszmiq8vi6.jpg.html

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...er/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1448732542853_image12075_zpsmzuwh0sy.jpg.html

Will post up my very wet snetterton track day photos and feed back soon.

 

So on Sat 21st I did a track day at Snetterton, this was my first time on track in my 123D. The day started with a very snowy drive, to the point I was starting to think that the day would be called off.

The snow turned into rain and lots of it! Well the 123D didn't let me down, to be fair it shocked me as did the eagle F1's, the speed I could carry into the corners compared to others was eye opening. Ended up doing over 110 miles on track.

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...com/user/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/CH_151121_SN_Cars-1011_zpskaqzxmha.jpg.html

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Hows the handling changed with LCA's and bushes? ive got same set up waiting to go on mine but m3 uppers.

Looking to track mine a fair bit next year

 

It looks fantastic on the track.

What do the grilles cost? Where from etc...

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It looks fantastic on the track.

What do the grilles cost? Where from etc...

Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

Cheers.

I got the grills from my dealer, part numbers on the invoice are 366966140 and 367966140, they cost 28.29 each +vat.

 

Hows the handling changed with LCA's and bushes? ive got same set up waiting to go on mine but m3 uppers.

Looking to track mine a fair bit next year

On track it was hard to really tell due to the wet conditions, with the standard suspension and the M3 arms and power flex front radius arm bushes 'turn in' feel and grip does feel better once pushing on on A,B roads. I hope to get a dry track day at some point next year, Aiming to do the next one in mid Feb.

 

On the weekend I found time to get the 245 eagle F1's fitted and move the run flats 225's to the front.

So are you running with run flats on the front and non-run flats on the rear? I thought that was a no-no...(?)

 

So are you running with run flats on the front and non-run flats on the rear? I thought that was a no-no...(?)

Yes that's right I have non-run flats on the rear and run flats on the front. Haven't come across any issues really, as you can see its also been on track with that configuration with no bad side effects. If anything the stiffer run flat side walls means the front side walls don't flex on 'turn in' aiding feel and grip. Also the rear non-run flat tyres have sorter side walls which adds grip due to the rear not being upset once loaded up in a corner by a bump or uneven surfaces. It does point to what I have felt from driving my 123D msport suspension, that the rear doesn't need to be any stiffer but the front does. Which again points to why many fit the M3 front ARB and say it handles better. But common sense would say it shouldn't as fitting a stiffer front ARB would only make it understeer more unless the front was too sort.

 

Intercooler turned up this morning, which means I can now get the front bumper and bonnet touched up plus the rear BMWP rear spoiler fitted.
After the bodywork next will be mapping and more suspension mods.

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/1018501202_zpslelwxqna.jpg.html

 

Intercooler fitment.

As the front bumper and bonnet needed a blow over I got my hands on a BMWP rear spoiler so it could get painted and fitted at the same time.

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...er/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1451248294910_image12158_zpsjtdp6b5w.jpg.html

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...er/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1451248283558_image12157_zpsg3a8t3um.jpg.html

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Once the bumper was removed I popped round and made a started on fitting the intercooler.

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/image13500_zpsgzayzsjb.jpg.html

Removed the airbox and coolant fan.

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/image13499_zpscgmsf8xs.jpg.html

Remove two T30's

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...er/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1451257703907_image13486_zpscyb22vha.jpg.html

And this clip and the fan can be lifted up and out.

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...er/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1451257713015_image13487_zpsij3ynlrk.jpg.html

Once the fan is removed both the inlet and outlet boost pipes can be seen and gain access to the pipe clips.

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...er/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1451257743330_image13489_zpsvls0bpvk.jpg.html

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...er/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1451257724754_image13488_zpssmocncck.jpg.html

Clips will need to be reused.

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...er/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1451429862015_image13493_zpsjmjxgpax.jpg.html

Old V's new

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...er/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1451429843476_image13491_zpsfjpaqigp.jpg.html

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Na...er/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/ATT_1451429853358_image13492_zpsbr8xoxf7.jpg.html

Only took about 30 mins to remove the old and fit the new intercooler with the bumper off.

 

Who's doing your bodywork?

 

Who's doing your bodywork?

Heart and Sol

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008964903033&fref=ts

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He did a great job as silver can be a hard colour to match. Also got the mirror covers painted black.

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http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/image13784_zpsowmyk8ge.jpg.html

 

Heart & Sol did mine too........... Let's leave it at that.

 

Heart & Sol did mine too........... Let's leave it at that.

Oh that doesn't sound good.

 

Haven't posted on here for a while, plus the weather hasn't been great. So this weekend I pulled my finger out and got round to fitting my suspension kit.
After looking up loads of info on here and other sites plus having a bit small bit of experience I opted to go down a different route. I feeling is the rear on my 123D was too hard to the point that if I hit a small bump it would upset the rear. As "THETYRANT' has pointed out the rear almost rides on its bump stops which explains the rear twitchiness I get mid corner if the road isn't totally smooth.
Front B6 Bilsteins (with 10mm taken off the bump stops)
Rear B4 Bilsteins (PBMW shorter bump stops)
Eibach springs

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/image28359_zpsnbnsaj3j.jpg.html

BMW shorter rear bump stops

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/image28360_zps1pjgjfgm.jpg.html

Eibach rear springs Vs Msport L3 springs

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/image28361_zpsdyfwqiij.jpg.html

Took the B6's apart to cut 10mm off the bump stops.

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Nando_Eaton_Monteiro/media/image13801_zpsyz5kva4q.jpg.html

The ride is a lot better. The rear ride over bumps a lot nicer, it's only been a day but the rear also is less twitchy which is a win.

 

Heart & Sol did mine too........... Let's leave it at that.

Oh that doesn't sound good.

Yeah lol.

 

Woah looks mint