Eibach Pro-Kit springs installed on my 135i Coupe (Pics)
Jan 31, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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Congrats on the car, I like the modifications its the icing on the cake. Keep the wheels silver, it looks very oem with the spacers and the lowering with the M exterior kit. If your thinking of doing modifications just do performance modifications as the exterior its very subtle.
Jan 31, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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You have no idea about how envious I am. My next car = 128i. No doubt. I keep cars nearly for eternity, so I don't want the turbos. Does the 1er meet all of your expectations?
Also, do you still have the runflats? If so, ditch them asap!
Drop looks great btw!
Jan 31, 2011 | 10:10 PM
#23
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Thanks, DJ!
Thank you for your compliments, Can. Means a lot coming from a certified BMW fanatic. 
Thanks, GK! Dinan tune isn't available yet for the N55 engine. I may do it if they offer a tune, which I'm sure they will.
Thanks man!
I'm keeping the stock wheels installed for a while.
Thanks, Bryant. New iDrive is fantastic.
Thanks, Mo. I like how you think.
The only exterior mods I've considered are the OEM carbon trunk spoiler, and OEM carbon Performance diffuser. The 135i with standard M aero kit from the factory looks pretty good. I just can't stand lots of wheel gap on my cars. As for Performance mods - you can get pretty radical with the 1-Series.
Haha! Thanks Bennett.
I still have the stock Bridgestone runflats installed as my car is only a month old. I ditched them on my 3er and will do the same with these once they wear down. This car has exceeded my expectations! I'm growing to like it more each day - especially with the new mods! I was not a fan of the early twin turbo N54 equipped cars. I was hesitant to pull the trigger on a 335i and therefore my last BMW was a 328i. I had a feeling BMW would have some growing pains while getting back into the turbo game here in the US. The N52 is a fantastic engine. Butter smooth all the way to red line, and sounds great with BMW Performance Exhaust. You will love the 128i. And then, you can make it look like this one with OEM Performance Parts!
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/imag...35i_01_600.jpg
I'm keeping the stock wheels installed for a while.
Congrats on the car, I like the modifications its the icing on the cake. Keep the wheels silver, it looks very oem with the spacers and the lowering with the M exterior kit. If your thinking of doing modifications just do performance modifications as the exterior its very subtle.
The only exterior mods I've considered are the OEM carbon trunk spoiler, and OEM carbon Performance diffuser. The 135i with standard M aero kit from the factory looks pretty good. I just can't stand lots of wheel gap on my cars. As for Performance mods - you can get pretty radical with the 1-Series.
I still have the stock Bridgestone runflats installed as my car is only a month old. I ditched them on my 3er and will do the same with these once they wear down. This car has exceeded my expectations! I'm growing to like it more each day - especially with the new mods! I was not a fan of the early twin turbo N54 equipped cars. I was hesitant to pull the trigger on a 335i and therefore my last BMW was a 328i. I had a feeling BMW would have some growing pains while getting back into the turbo game here in the US. The N52 is a fantastic engine. Butter smooth all the way to red line, and sounds great with BMW Performance Exhaust. You will love the 128i. And then, you can make it look like this one with OEM Performance Parts!
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/imag...35i_01_600.jpg
Feb 1, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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Thanks man!
Correct, GK. It was announced January 2010 that all 2011 BMW 135i models would get the single turbo N55 engine and optional 7-speed Double-Clutch Transmission (DCT) - which replaced the ZF 6-speed Steptronic transmission.
Correct, GK. It was announced January 2010 that all 2011 BMW 135i models would get the single turbo N55 engine and optional 7-speed Double-Clutch Transmission (DCT) - which replaced the ZF 6-speed Steptronic transmission.
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Feb 2, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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Nice work with your car! Very tasteful . . . those Motorsport options would look great as well. For some reason, I've always wanted to see quad exhaust tips on a 1-series, similar to the M3. Not sure why.
Feb 2, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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I agree, thanks!
Thanks!
Quads do look pretty good. But, I'll let the new 1 M keep that unique feature.
WSTO project 135i with Bastuck quads. One of the best looking 1ers imo.
Wheel STance Overhaul: WSTO 135i V1.2
WSTO | The Final One - BMW 1 Series Coupe Forum / 1 Series Convertible Forum (1M / tii / 135i / 128i / Coupe / Cabrio / Hatchback) (BMW E82 E88 128i 130i 135i)
Hartge quad system and diffuser
Quads do look pretty good. But, I'll let the new 1 M keep that unique feature.
WSTO project 135i with Bastuck quads. One of the best looking 1ers imo.
Wheel STance Overhaul: WSTO 135i V1.2
WSTO | The Final One - BMW 1 Series Coupe Forum / 1 Series Convertible Forum (1M / tii / 135i / 128i / Coupe / Cabrio / Hatchback) (BMW E82 E88 128i 130i 135i)
Hartge quad system and diffuser