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Re: Anyone tried a BMW 135i?
« Reply #30 on: August 29, 2011, 02:46:18 pm »
I like the new hatch. The monza blue is  :drool:

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Re: Anyone tried a BMW 135i?
« Reply #31 on: August 29, 2011, 02:48:22 pm »
That's good news!! Means the current ones will be the old shape thus being less expensive and by what your saying the better car!!
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Re: Anyone tried a BMW 135i?
« Reply #32 on: August 29, 2011, 02:54:22 pm »
BMW always do the trick of making the ES/SE a bit meh, so you upgrade to the nicer looking M-Sport. Bargains to be had with the old shape soon though, as you say.

Poverty, that sounds pretty epic! An E90 M3 is a fecking quick car, so more power/torque in a sleeper 335i must be amusing to say the least. Where did he get the diff done, Birds?
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Re: Anyone tried a BMW 135i?
« Reply #33 on: August 29, 2011, 03:08:52 pm »
BMW always do the trick of making the ES/SE a bit meh, so you upgrade to the nicer looking M-Sport. Bargains to be had with the old shape soon though, as you say.

Poverty, that sounds pretty epic! An E90 M3 is a fecking quick car, so more power/torque in a sleeper 335i must be amusing to say the least. Where did he get the diff done, Birds?

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Re: Anyone tried a BMW 135i?
« Reply #34 on: August 30, 2011, 05:26:52 pm »
Mike.. that steering wheel looks awesome. I would have thought that a talented re-trimmer could do yours for a fraction of the cost of the BMW one.

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Re: Anyone tried a BMW 135i?
« Reply #35 on: August 30, 2011, 05:54:22 pm »
Think Mike has pretty much covered it all tbh   :smiley:
As much as I loved the ED30, this is a totally different car in every respect.. RWD is definitely more fun, although I am far from getting the car near it's limits. As Mike says, you really need to learn how to drive these cars before poking them with a stick. But that is all part of the fun imo..
Mine has the newer single turbo engine and I have averaged, near as makes no difference, 30mpg over the last 10k. That's with a lot of motorway mileage, mixed with wringing it's neck when not cruising. On a run I normally manage anywhere between 34-39mpg (mapped)
BMWP parts are lush, but expect to dig deep into your wallet. I have just settled for the CF spoiler and front grills for now. But can see me adding a few other bits at some point.
But the best bit of the car for me has to be the noise of the thing. You would never believe it still has a stock exhaust. Especially when starting it in the morning..  :drool:



Oh and Mat loves them too...  :wink:

« Last Edit: August 30, 2011, 05:56:22 pm by Sunglasses Ron »

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Re: Anyone tried a BMW 135i?
« Reply #36 on: August 30, 2011, 06:04:08 pm »
 :sick: :sick:  :laugh:

Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: Anyone tried a BMW 135i?
« Reply #37 on: August 30, 2011, 07:14:13 pm »
Mike.. that steering wheel looks awesome. I would have thought that a talented re-trimmer could do yours for a fraction of the cost of the BMW one.

Pete's brother? Yeah, I'd pretty much get it done cost - just need to keep my eyes peeled for a spare wheel.
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Re: Anyone tried a BMW 135i?
« Reply #38 on: August 30, 2011, 07:31:48 pm »
How did it go at Rockingham anyway Mike? Did you keep her facing the right way?  :laugh: :driver:

My rears will be changed shortly and will be sacking off the RFT's promptly. What are your thoughts on the switch? Is it a lot better? I need to change mine soon, i'm running out of fillings.. 
What brand and  sizes did you end up with too?

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Re: Anyone tried a BMW 135i?
« Reply #39 on: August 30, 2011, 07:39:31 pm »
Awesome fun, took me about 2-3 sessions to get to grips with where the limit was and from there on it was sideways-a-go-go! Thankfully kept it tidy and it was faster than the Golf around there too, which surprised me.

I've got Goodyear Asym 2s. 225/40/18 F and 255/35/18 R, came in about £520 with a bit of discount from a mate, but they're not much more retail.

Truck loads of grip. Turn in much better, ride better, control better - I see no downsides. Ran them all day on track too with no problems.
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Re: Anyone tried a BMW 135i?
« Reply #40 on: August 30, 2011, 07:46:16 pm »
Awesome fun, took me about 2-3 sessions to get to grips with where the limit was and from there on it was sideways-a-go-go! Thankfully kept it tidy and it was faster than the Golf around there too, which surprised me.

I've got Goodyear Asym 2s. 225/40/18 F and 255/35/18 R, came in about £520 with a bit of discount from a mate, but they're not much more retail.

Truck loads of grip. Turn in much better, ride better, control better - I see no downsides. Ran them all day on track too with no problems.

I've got a mate, who's got a mate, who know's matey's mate, matey, who can get me cheap tyres. So just wandering what to get.. Are PS2's still doing the rounds do you know?

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Re: Anyone tried a BMW 135i?
« Reply #41 on: August 30, 2011, 07:49:12 pm »
Mine has pretty much everything, and I think the options do make a nicer car. Logic 7 & Pro Nav, xenons, red leather etc etc. There's quite a lot of nice stuff in the BMW Performance catalogue too, I've added the carbon rear spoiler and shortshift kit. Quite fancy the alcantara steering wheel II, but £500?.

BMWP bits - hundreds of them, including remaps that don't affect warranty. You'd spend serious money!!

Thats where it helps to know a nice man who works for BMW with a 30% discount on BMWP bits :D

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Re: Anyone tried a BMW 135i?
« Reply #42 on: August 30, 2011, 07:51:15 pm »
I got 20% off mine as I have a mate who works in service. Spoke to 2 other dealers/retailers who reckon they wouldn't make a bean if they gave me 20% off. 30% is great work if you can get it mate..  :happy2:
« Last Edit: August 30, 2011, 07:53:25 pm by Sunglasses Ron »

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Re: Anyone tried a BMW 135i?
« Reply #43 on: August 30, 2011, 08:33:33 pm »
Loads of 225/40/18 PS2s about, but I couldn't find any 255/35s at the time - the reviews of the GY and the niggling of having to find another PS2 if I wrecked one swang it.

Ideally I wanted Pilot Supersports, but sizing is still oddballs only at the moment. I'll pobs have them next.

Theo, I can't think of anything I need, but if that's an open offer - I'll keep it in mind  :happy2:
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Re: Anyone tried a BMW 135i?
« Reply #44 on: August 30, 2011, 09:22:45 pm »
Loads of 225/40/18 PS2s about, but I couldn't find any 255/35s at the time - the reviews of the GY and the niggling of having to find another PS2 if I wrecked one swang it.

Ideally I wanted Pilot Supersports, but sizing is still oddballs only at the moment. I'll pobs have them next.

Theo, I can't think of anything I need, but if that's an open offer - I'll keep it in mind  :happy2:

Good point to be fair. Might just stick with something that's readily available.. I know the TTRS boys rave over the PSS' and from what I read are the replacement for PS2's (IIRC).. Don't think they're cheap mind..  :scared: