discussion M140i Upgrade Path

[IMTELADIA]

You only replace the DRL boards so you never open the headlight, getting to them though will take a mate and maybe a case of beer for inspiration

See here, a complete tutorial:

As for where we can get them I'm not too sure to be honest, I'm having a hard time sourcing it locally (mine's pre-LCI so even harder to come by)

@FiRi@Rennzport is this something you can get? Both LCI and pre-LCI

This is a lot of work 😆
I can get the parts though

 

[Teezoh]

This is a lot of work 😆
I can get the parts though

Yeah but it's totally worth it
Nice! Locally or import and do the have for pre-LCI too?

 

[IMTELADIA]

Yeah but it's totally worth it
Nice! Locally or import and do the have for pre-LCI too?

Would have to import it. Might take 2 months

 

[Teezoh]

Would have to import it. Might take 2 months

If I'm not mistaken there's someone in the Jozi area who has this fitted to his M140i, he's not on the forum that I'm aware of though. I'll have a look real quick, maybe you can reach out to him and ask how/where he got it.

@AshG108 not sure if you know who I'm talking about. It's a black M140i and you always see him rocking the red setting in photos.

 

[Teezoh]

Here's the car at the Dyno day, around the 13:48 mark

 

[IMTELADIA]

Check these. How do you @ somebody? 😆

LED DRL Boards for BMW 1 Series F20 (2011-2019)

"Enhance your 2012-2017 BMW 1 Series F20 with personalized LED DRL Boards, providing style, customization, and advanced color control.

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RGB DRL LED MODULES : BMW 1-SERIES F20 F21 118I 120I 125I M140I

With our premium quality RGBW LED modules, you now have all colours under the rainbow to express your mood with your BMW 1-SERIES F20 118I 120I 125I M140I. Our RGBW DRL LED modules are engineered with the highest quality components to ensure maximum brightness and reliability. NOTE: RGB...

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RGB DRL LED MODULES : BMW 1-SERIES F20 F21 118I 120I 125I M140I (LCI)

With our premium quality RGBW LED modules, you now have all colours under the rainbow to express your mood with your BMW 1-SERIES F20 118I 120I 125I M140I (LCI). Our RGBW DRL LED modules are engineered with the highest quality components to ensure maximum brightness and reliability. NOTE: RGB...

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[IMTELADIA]

Can somebody help me with this part?

Wiring harness extension for HPFP retrofit on Gen1 B58 engines - CTS TURBO

Genuine Bosch HDP6 B46D/B58 TU HPFP. This is the perfect replacement or upgrade to your B46/B48/B58 engine to keep it running at it’s peak performance.

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I have attached the BMW part as well but that has the clip only on one side. Company in the UK which I have already paid does not respond to any emails or calls. Have to make another plan

Has everyone who fitted the Supra fuel pump extension cut into the original wires or is there some other way?

 

[FiRi@Rennzport]

I can honestly say that I don’t know what DRL’s are. Will search it later

I am waiting for the front spoiler. Should be delivered and fitted by next week. The car looks uglier without it. The old one that was damaged was a forged carbon one.
New one will be weaved as well so will match better with the other parts

My aunt has all the M Performance decals on her F30. I am not really sure about them on an F20. It might stand out too much

We have the drls in stock. R2500 A SET

 

[FiRi@Rennzport]

We have the drls in stock. R2500 A SET

Rgb we can specially order

 

[Teezoh]

We have the drls in stock. R2500 A SET

Is this only in yellow and do you have it for the pre-LCI too?

 

[IMTELADIA]

Hey. What would the RGB + white cost and will you do the installation?

I might be interested

 

[AshG108]

Would have to import it. Might take 2 months

I got a buddy who brings in these DRLs, if you want I can share deets and check with him if he got stock

 

[IMTELADIA]

I got a buddy who brings in these DRLs, if you want I can share deets and check with him if he got stock

Hey, thanks for the offer. Already troubled Firi to quote 🙏🏼

 

[AshG108]

Hey, thanks for the offer. Already troubled Firi to quote 🙏🏼

Hey cool no worries dude

 

[IMTELADIA]

I am currently checking on this carbon front strut brace.
Price seems to be between R7.5-9k. Thought it was going to be cheaper but not looking likely. The supplier is really hard to contact and they do not respond.
If someone can find this item or something similar please let me know

 

[PsyCLown]

Regarding the DRL LED boards, if one were to adjust the colour and want to drive like that - which colours are not allowed (illegal) here in SA?

I am currently checking on this carbon front strut brace.
Price seems to be between R7.5-9k. Thought it was going to be cheaper but not looking likely. The supplier is really hard to contact and they do not respond.
If someone can find this item or something similar please let me know

Do these actually make a difference in the BMW's? I had been doing a bit of Googling and the general consensus on the overseas BMW forums is that it's more just for looks.
The BMW's are braced relatively well.
I see that Ultra Racing provide struts / braces, but don't think in Carbon Fiber.

 

[IMTELADIA]

Do these actually make a difference in the BMW's? I had been doing a bit of Googling and the general consensus on the overseas BMW forums is that it's more just for looks.
The BMW's are braced relatively well.
I see that Ultra Racing provide struts / braces, but don't think in Carbon Fiber.

I have probably gone through the same threads. Some people notice a difference, others are of the opinion that it has a very small impact if it does anything at all.

I think that the carbon brace looks good even if it does nothing to improve the cars performance. If I notice a difference I will let you guys know 👍🏼
I also question why they have a strut brace in the M cars. Those should be braced pretty well but then they added the carbon U shaped one 🤔

Maybe we can one day meet up and test it. I would be quite interested in finding out how someone who might be driving an M140i without these smaller upgrades feels.
Everything I have done or am planning to do is getting done in slow dripping parts.
I felt a difference when I installed the underbody brace. Also if the car feels better I don’t know whether to attribute it to the new bushes or brace unless I install everything on different days. Might be costly to do it that way. Might be better on the other hand so that I can give a genuine opinion on the individual part 🤷🏻

 

[FiRi@Rennzport]

I got a buddy who brings in these DRLs, if you want I can share deets and check with him if he got stock

Why must you be a **** and side step forum advertisers , just jokes relaaaax

 

[IMTELADIA]

Coilover question. If you guys had to choose

Bilstein B16, KW V3, Ohlins for the f20 or ST XTA Plus 3 all at the same price point, which set would you choose?

BILSTEIN 49-255935 BMW F20 F22 F30 F32 B16 EDC Damptronic Coilover Kit (Inc. M135i, M240i, 335i & 440i)

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KW V3 Clubsport Coilovers - BMW F20 M135I/M140I

KW V3 Clubsport coilovers The KW Clubsport coilovers utilize the uncompromising transfer of technology from the world of motorsports to track day/street driving.The KW Clubsport coilovers combine KW's high-end racing technology with maintenance-free KW OEM components and part certificate.This...

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Ohlins Road & Track Coilovers - BMW F20 M135I/M140I

A more than 30 year long tradition of high-end racing commitments and state-of-the-art solutions within advanced suspension technology is now available for street cars all over the world. The focus has been clear from the very beginning – superior road handling without sacrificing comfort in...

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New Product Release ST XTA Plus 3 | ST suspensions

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[IMTELADIA]

As for the decals, when you have the side blades, see below:


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Does anyone have pictures of their wrapped V Brace?
Thinking of putting a more simple decal like this 🤔