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    Sprouts BMW 120d M-Sport

    If it's engine and chassis they all same - such as 1JO------ or 1K0 ------- Body and trim start with Vehicle code 8P1 ------ or 8L1 ------- www.vagcat.com is quite useful if not got ETKA gives you an idea of prices in Euros but translates 1 for 1 more or less.
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    Sprouts BMW 120d M-Sport

    VAG not that daft ...i don't think.
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    Sprouts BMW 120d M-Sport

    aye the same part costs more if you drive a 130i instead of a 118
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    Sprouts BMW 120d M-Sport

    callipers were different. They use a bigger pad. So I had to get everything. The later cars (177bhp version) have same calliper and just different carriers and 300 x 24 brakes instead of 292 x 22 ?? Problem is BMW have not rationalised their part numbers. There are a lot a model specific...
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    Sprouts BMW 120d M-Sport

    330mm is biggest i can have with std rims. brakes are from 130i was thinking of going the grooved / drilled route in std size but these beauties came along
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    Sprouts BMW 120d M-Sport

    just carried out a brake upgrade 292 x 22 up to 330 x 24 on front
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    BMW E87 (1 series) Brakes

    new prices
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    New BMW Alpina Diesel

    The 120d has a very linear torque delivery. The VAG cars tend to be quite agressive lower in the revs. The BMW tends to be quite sedate but lasts longer. Not driven a 123d but would like to !!
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    BMW E87 (1 series) Brakes

    I have a full set of brakes from an E87 BMW M Sport. The fronts are off my 120d. They have vented 292 x 22mm discs and pads. I have the callipers and carriers for sale. The pads are ok and discs have some life in them. Ideal upgrade kit. Looking for £30 ono Also I have a full set of...
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    Brakes

    i think best option is a pair of OEM grade ATE discs and spend the money on decent pads such as Pagid or Ferodo DS. I know grooved and drilled look nice but I guess thats not needed
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    Brakes

    I'm weighing up the options for mine....however for some reason BMW decided to put very strange spec brakes on 163bhp 120d. I'd like to source some 330mm caliper and carriers but no look yet. They need to be either E87 or E90 types to fit hubs. Hens teeth are more common.
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    BMW 320 d 2002

    firstly make sure your oil bypass filter to turbo is cleaned and new. Turbo's are very weak on the the first 150bhp's models (if your's is) Re-maps are better than boxes and give better smoother results try www.upsolute.com guy you need to talk to is Simon Coe. I have used him several...
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    BMW M47N2 engine prob

    it does about 43mpg with some varied driving My old A3 (bless her!) did 49+
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    BMW M47N2 engine prob

    i've got that new car syndrome where i just want to go out and drive :love:
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    BMW M47N2 engine prob

    finally got back to former glory - wow it's fast !! just need to get wheels re-furbed after crimbo and all will be perfect
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    BMW M47N2 engine prob

    for driving like a looney .......? :embarrest:
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    brake upgrade

    std pads from dealer are pagid BTW - i would not scrimp on tyres or brakes - it's your life in your hands...... The brakes have more use at 312mm - not bite then run out of steam quick. It's amazing what an extra 12mm on leverage can make. A set of carriers on their own will not be cheap. I...
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    brake upgrade

    no - std hoses. I have set of unused 225 TT ones in garage collecting dust. I thought about braided but didn't get round to it.
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    BMW M47N2 engine prob

    car might get it's brain back but i doubt i will
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    BMW M47N2 engine prob

    car is now brainless and waiting for genetic modification results back on road wednesday - i hope ;)
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    brake upgrade

    Theres also - very useful tool www.vagcat.com
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    Sprouts BMW 120d M-Sport

    thanks
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    brake upgrade

    the new S3 has huge brakes - the old 8L shape had 312's same as TT 225bhp i bought a set of TT 225 brakes for my old car when i bought it - first big mod. Golfturbo.com was the place but i think he trades on ebay now. The set was delivery miles only with callipers, pads, carriers and discs...
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    What is your torque

    currently 163bhp and 340nm @1700 rpm next week 200bhp and 400nm
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    New member in North East UK

    styling isn't exciting, interior isn't as good as audi but handling is excellent I spend a lot of time in car so like it to keep me interested car has a good road stance and good residuals and no timing belt.
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    BMW M47N2 engine prob

    e's based in chesterfield so i'm sending ECU to him with a cheque for somes beers
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    brake upgrade

    3.2 runs either 328's or 345's I have 312's on both A3's - even that made a difference
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    BMW M47N2 engine prob

    offer of a few beers should get me it back.
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    BMW M47N2 engine prob

    it was re-mapped until i had a DDE update which wiped it - GRRR!!! was very quick - a pleasure to drive
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    Interested in A3s

    i had an '03' 2003 (last of '8L') 1.9 TDi 130PD Sport Half leather recaros, black headlining, armrest, Convenience pack etc etc - top car and wish i still had it. Watch out for rust on edges of roof - mine was starting to go. DIS in dash sometimes loses lines and is very expensive to change...
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    New member in North East UK

    no other probs other than the current intermittent one thats cost me £400 to find. Car drives very well and rear wheel drive is much fun - but can be scary in wet. Car does turn heads when it's clean - which isn't for long at the minute. TBH it's no more expensive to run than a VW or Audi.
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    Sprouts BMW 120d M-Sport

    Re: New member in North East UK no other probs other than the current intermittent one thats cost me £400 to find. Car drives very well and rear wheel drive is much fun - but can be scary in wet. Car does turn heads when it's clean - which isn't for long at the minute. TBH it's no more...
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    Sprouts BMW 120d M-Sport

    Re: New member in North East UK no other probs other than the current intermittent one thats cost me £400 to find. Car drives very well and rear wheel drive is much fun - but can be scary in wet. Car does turn heads when it's clean - which isn't for long at the minute. TBH it's no more...
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    greetings from up north

    we had about 10cm last week. final bits are melting away.
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    New member in North East UK

    cheers......wants to be nice for price tag. My Auntie says wheels look like flowers !!! No taste ! I Scratched one t'other day - not pleased at all. After xmas i'm thinking about getting them fully re-furbed. Backs are covered in chips. Getting re-map back on next week........can't...
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    Sprouts BMW 120d M-Sport

    Re: New member in North East UK cheers......wants to be nice for price tag. My Auntie says wheels look like flowers !!! No taste ! I Scratched one t'other day - not pleased at all. After xmas i'm thinking about getting them fully re-furbed. Backs are covered in chips. Getting...
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    Sprouts BMW 120d M-Sport

    Re: New member in North East UK cheers......wants to be nice for price tag. My Auntie says wheels look like flowers !!! No taste ! I Scratched one t'other day - not pleased at all. After xmas i'm thinking about getting them fully re-furbed. Backs are covered in chips. Getting...
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    BMW M47N2 engine prob

    car has been adjusted again and is nearly rid of it's annoying hiccup one more visit to doctor BMW and it should be ok again. Next week i'll get my extra 40 ponies back....can't wait.
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    New member in North East UK

    i live just up hill in peterlee area pics of the car .....are attached

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