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Re: M135i 1 month on...
« Reply #165 on: May 13, 2013, 11:56:24 am »
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.
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Re: M135i 1 month on...
« Reply #166 on: May 13, 2013, 10:25:37 pm »
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.

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Re: M135i 1 month on...
« Reply #167 on: May 13, 2013, 11:09:59 pm »
Probably right, but mushy rubber is mushy rubber.
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Re: M135i 1 month on...
« Reply #168 on: May 14, 2013, 12:29:21 am »
I presumed that the M135i brakes were the same as the 135i?

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Re: M135i 1 month on...
« Reply #169 on: May 14, 2013, 08:43:56 am »
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.
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Re: M135i 1 month on...
« Reply #170 on: May 14, 2013, 05:17:53 pm »
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.

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Re: M135i 1 month on...
« Reply #171 on: May 29, 2013, 06:20:33 pm »
Any updates guys (Mike/Dave)?

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

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Re: M135i 1 month on...
« Reply #172 on: May 29, 2013, 08:10:04 pm »
Might be doing Cadwell on Sunday. Other than that, business as usual  :happy2:
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Re: M135i 1 month on...
« Reply #173 on: May 30, 2013, 09:04:37 pm »
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?

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Re: M135i 1 month on...
« Reply #174 on: May 31, 2013, 08:57:57 am »
335i? Niiiiice.
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Re: M135i 1 month on...
« Reply #175 on: May 31, 2013, 07:12:12 pm »
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   :happy2:
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Re: M135i 1 month on...
« Reply #176 on: June 03, 2013, 09:36:33 pm »
Yes 335i manual of course  :wink:

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?

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Re: M135i 1 month on...
« Reply #177 on: June 04, 2013, 07:20:50 pm »
I take collection on Thursday.  :jumping:

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.

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Re: M135i 1 month on...
« Reply #178 on: June 04, 2013, 10:44:44 pm »
Oooo jealous of exhaust. I think it needs it to take away a little of the smoothness  :wink:

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Re: M135i 1 month on...
« Reply #179 on: June 05, 2013, 10:07:53 am »
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...

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