M135i 1 month on...

[Deako]

I guess its lighter too.

As much as i want one, i think my "weekend toy" will end up being a track prepped Mk1/2 Golf or a 7 based kit car.

[xjay1337]

They initially lack feel/bite, the power is there though. You need to try and kill the pads like a race pad bedding in process, they'll come to you a bit more then. I think braided lines and different pads would help, never really been a fan of Brembo's own stuff.

I'd be surprised if braided lines made any difference on a new car. Perhaps it's a weird servo? Still a great car I'd love one but as tempting as it is I'm trying to clear debt haha.

[tony_danza]

Probably right, but mushy rubber is mushy rubber.

[rich83]

I presumed that the M135i brakes were the same as the 135i?

[tony_danza]

Almost, rears are the same twin pot Brembo, fronts are a big 4 rather than a 6. Power is the same, feel is a little different.

[PDT]

Rears use a different sized pad, disc on the m135i is bigger and thicker.

Pads removed today, they are stamped BMW and manufactured by Jurid. I spent a few hours comparing them to other pads but nothing is just right (140mmx100.1mmx19mm) a close fit is the 2011> X5m front pad.

Asked all the usual manufacturers such as brembo, pagid etc.... Nobody does one to fit as yet. The amount of dust these standard pads give off is horrible, you can see this when you remove them, lots of dust buildup in the caliper.

Pad itself is actually pretty small.

[Sunglasses Ron]

Any updates guys (Mike/Dave)?

Dave - Have you got round to adding software to yours yet? 

[tony_danza]

Might be doing Cadwell on Sunday. Other than that, business as usual 

[Leonard]

Glad you guy's are enjoying the marvelous little M135i, I couldnt quite justify it in the end, hopefully wont be too disappointed with this but I do like the smaller car! :(



Dont suppose you do an exhaust box delete for the 3 series do you Dave?

Matt

[tony_danza]

335i? Niiiiice.

[theo]

Glad you guy's are enjoying the marvelous little M135i, I couldnt quite justify it in the end, hopefully wont be too disappointed with this but I do like the smaller car! :(



Dont suppose you do an exhaust box delete for the 3 series do you Dave?

Matt

Very nice looking motor! Had a peek at that one today online. Welcome to the 335 club  

[Leonard]

Yes 335i manual of course 

Pick up on Friday. Nice car but felt a little ordinary surrounded by all the Astons LOL

Needs a bit more noise, feels to quiet and smooth in its power delivery. Nice though. Will definitely do as my 'compromise' car now I have a big comute...


Any must have mods Theo?

Matt

[theo]

I take collection on Thursday. 

It has a few bits and pieces added, all from the BMW Performance catalogue including the exhaust which certainly makes the most of the N55 engine. I really like how smooth the power delivery is and with the added noise it finishes the car off.

First thing on my list will be some new wheels as the 18's look a bit lost on the car.

[Leonard]

Oooo jealous of exhaust. I think it needs it to take away a little of the smoothness 

[tony_danza]

A cheap fix is bypassing the mid-box for more noises.

In other news, whilst they're not getting any prettier, they are getting modded...