X1 modification thread...

rory breaker · 12-02-2012, 01:47 AM

Anyone aware if BMW is going to release tunes or performance mods for the x1 to maintain warranty?

Christian.F · 12-02-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rory breaker

Anyone aware if BMW is going to release tunes or performance mods for the x1 to maintain warranty?

They have the PPk for the n55 engine...

MidgetInBikini · 12-02-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rory breaker

Anyone aware if BMW is going to release tunes or performance mods for the x1 to maintain warranty?

Many people says the JB1 will not create codes and it is safe. Terry@bms also confirms this. So it is up to you if you would like to install this tune.

MidgetInBikini · 12-02-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Endless Details

Part number 31-10227

I'm about to order this drop in filter (DRY). Just to clarify, there is no need of modifying the filter to fit the 2013 X1 right?

rory breaker · 12-02-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Cfrem15

They have the PPk for the n55 engine...

Totally works on the X1 vs 335?

Endless Details · 12-02-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MidgetInBikini

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Originally Posted by Endless Details

Part number 31-10227

I'm about to order this drop in filter (DRY). Just to clarify, there is no need of modifying the filter to fit the 2013 X1 right?

Drops right in 28i N20

Christian.F · 12-02-2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rory breaker

Totally works on the X1 vs 335?

It should it's the same engine!! i'd ask your dealership tho...

MidgetInBikini · 12-03-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Grovsnus

Station wagon envy?

he should just sell x1 and buy 328i

MidgetInBikini · 12-03-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Endless Details

Drops right in 28i N20

aight bought it and it is scheduled to come by tomorrow via amazon.com

although my car is still months away, id like to have some of the mods ready lol

meeks · 12-03-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MidgetInBikini

Can i ask why would you want to lower your X1?

I lower all my cars I just like how it looks. I only drive in the city and freeways here so it has never been a problem. My last Volvo v50 saw a few different suspension setups before I was happy.

meeks · 12-03-2012, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mabrahams

You can run E90 or E91 springs on the car since it's the same suspension. You can run HR OE Sports, Eibach Prokit, Eibach Race, etc. You have a lot of options.

As Endless stated, he is running on E91 KWs @ 3" drop. You will probably be happy with a 1.5-2.5" drop on springs; you just have to pick your options.

Thank you sooo much.

skylineguv · 12-06-2012, 11:05 PM

Cobb is releasing their Accessport for the N55 next week (12th). Only currently listed for 2011 1er and 3er cars, but It msy stand a chance of working on the E84. Tempted to take the chance and try it soon.....but better get the break in miles done first

MPR1 · 12-12-2012, 01:10 PM

Anyone know or successfully installed the e90/e92 335xi stoptech, AP, brembo BBK front and rear kits bolt on the X1 35i brakes.

I'm surprised the oem brake pads don't dust like the previous 1 or 3 series. Probably one of the reason the car stops 60-0 in 126 ft. I need abit more bite so I ordered more aggressive pads and motul 600 for now.

skylineguv · 12-12-2012, 02:04 PM

Don't know that anyone's tried it yet. In theory it should be a direct bolt on given the identical standard brake rotors/calipers.

NEX1owner · 12-13-2012, 12:44 PM

Hi All! just got my X1 M and joined the site. I mod all my rides so I'll be reading and posting. So far I swapped out the grills for the OEM glossy Black ones, Tinted all the windows including a 6 inch strip on the windshield and ordered an AFE dry air filter.

paradoxical3 · 12-15-2012, 11:36 PM

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NEX1owner · 12-17-2012, 08:14 AM

Thanks Anyone know if the 2013 28 x shares brake and suspension parts with any other models? I am looking to upgrade but none of the internet sites have X1 parts listed yet.....

skylineguv · 12-17-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by X1MRacer

Thanks Anyone know if the 2013 28 x shares brake and suspension parts with any other models? I am looking to upgrade but none of the internet sites have X1 parts listed yet.....

According to Realoem, it shares the rotors/calipers with the E9x 328i/xi (front and rear).

NEX1owner · 12-17-2012, 10:21 AM

nice thanks for the quick reply!

MidgetInBikini · 12-19-2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by X1MRacer

Hi All! just got my X1 M and joined the site. I mod all my rides so I'll be reading and posting. So far I swapped out the grills for the OEM glossy Black ones, Tinted all the windows including a 6 inch strip on the windshield and ordered an AFE dry air filter.

Whered you purchased the oem black grill? It looks darn sexy on your x1!

meeks · 12-20-2012, 09:30 AM

I got my my eibach sport lines installed this week and the rear sits almost an inch lower than the front. It's starting to bug me more each day. I'd rather have a rake than a sag in the rear end. Coilovers are not an option since I saw something about modifying something on the car and mine is a lease so I'm sticking to bolt-ons. Any suggestions? I'm thinking either get prokit rear springs or even rear coil overs. Or maybe cutting half a coil off the front springs. Just wanted to give you guys a heads up about these springs on the x1 ill take done pics when I get a chance later today.

Cheers
Miko

skylineguv · 12-20-2012, 10:18 AM

Thanks to Endless Details for this info! To run coilovers, you don't have to modify anything on the car per se.....you just need to add a sleeve up front where the strut mounts into the knuckle/hub carrier. The sleeve can be removed in order to reinstall the stock struts at lease return.
The rears just bolt up as usual.

There are X1 specific kits from KW (both V1 and V3 varieties), but they're only sold to the German market as far as I know. I'm currently trying to get my hands on a set through my usual guy here in Calgary. If that doesn't work, I'll try and hit up some of my contacts back in the UK.

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NEX1owner New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 13 X1 28ix M, 09 328xi coupe Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	brakes and suspension for M Thanks Anyone know if the 2013 28 x shares brake and suspension parts with any other models? I am looking to upgrade but none of the internet sites have X1 parts listed yet.....
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meeks New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2013 x1 turbo Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Santa Ana, Ca iTrader: (0)	I got my my eibach sport lines installed this week and the rear sits almost an inch lower than the front. It's starting to bug me more each day. I'd rather have a rake than a sag in the rear end. Coilovers are not an option since I saw something about modifying something on the car and mine is a lease so I'm sticking to bolt-ons. Any suggestions? I'm thinking either get prokit rear springs or even rear coil overs. Or maybe cutting half a coil off the front springs. Just wanted to give you guys a heads up about these springs on the x1 ill take done pics when I get a chance later today. Cheers Miko
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skylineguv Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 2015 Macan Turbo, Jet Black Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	Thanks to Endless Details for this info! To run coilovers, you don't have to modify anything on the car per se.....you just need to add a sleeve up front where the strut mounts into the knuckle/hub carrier. The sleeve can be removed in order to reinstall the stock struts at lease return. The rears just bolt up as usual. There are X1 specific kits from KW (both V1 and V3 varieties), but they're only sold to the German market as far as I know. I'm currently trying to get my hands on a set through my usual guy here in Calgary. If that doesn't work, I'll try and hit up some of my contacts back in the UK.
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