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dskjl · 12-06-2012, 11:48 PM

Here is my 2008 vert. I'm new to BMW and the forum and enjoying both.

KingOfJericho · 12-07-2012, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mb135is

At the dealer! Still on for Saturday pickup unless something gets screwed up.

That's the combo of my old 1er and the combo I almost picked again when I was going to order the 135iS. Best color combo by far. Damn you, maturity and practicality!

[Still amazed that some people aren't understanding the point of this thread]

Bigiggs · 12-07-2012, 12:53 PM

A little bit off topic...but what have you guys been using to clean your exhaust tips. With only 2.5 months of use, I have noticed significant grime buildup on the exhaust tips.

I have read in the forum that some prefer to use P21S and others have also recommended Eagle One on the stock exhaust. Is our PE exhaust any different?

Any suggestions or recommendations are always welcome.
Thanks,

fam · 12-07-2012, 02:43 PM

At long last...my '09 135i is on the left...

The first cold start with the performance was exhaust was awesome

Now I'm going to go home and swap in my blackline tail lights and Lux 5000k's...

KingOfJericho · 12-07-2012, 02:57 PM

Just add some perf skirts and that car is perfect!

mb135is · 12-07-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Quote:

Originally Posted by mb135is

At the dealer! Still on for Saturday pickup unless something gets screwed up.

That's the combo of my old 1er and the combo I almost picked again when I was going to order the 135iS. Best color combo by far. Damn you, maturity and practicality!

[Still amazed that some people aren't understanding the point of this thread]

Thanks. I'm still a bit worried about the red being too much but it looks so right!

fam · 12-07-2012, 05:45 PM

I've always been tempted to go with the red interior, but never had the balls to do it...gotta say it looks pretty kick-ass on a sports car with the SG exterior. Enjoy!

Elwood74 · 12-07-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigiggs

A little bit off topic...but what have you guys been using to clean your exhaust tips. With only 2.5 months of use, I have noticed significant grime buildup on the exhaust tips.

I have read in the forum that some prefer to use P21S and others have also recommended Eagle One on the stock exhaust. Is our PE exhaust any different?

Any suggestions or recommendations are always welcome.
Thanks,

I've just been washing it like the rest of the car so far (2 months) Still very clean. It is just brushed stainless so lots of options.

mb135is · 12-07-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fam

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The first cold start with the performance was exhaust was awesome

Now I'm going to go home and swap in my blackline tail lights and Lux 5000k's...

Awesome!!! How does the N55 PPK feel compared to your N54?

1:00 tomorrow is pickup time!!!!!!

Bmwbreed · 12-07-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mb135is

Thanks. I'm still a bit worried about the red being too much but it looks so right!

Congrats man glad you're finally picking up. I'm still waiting sadly. On the Spanish dragging out the registration process tho not my car lol. Your interior is beautiful not to much at all. I chose coral with alpine white trim inside which is very rare to see and I was very worried about it being too much. And even now when I still think about it in my head that's how I feel but when I see it in person it's very striking in a good way and looks amazing. You're going to love your int. don't worry and thank goodness someone got a 6 speed for once and not dct lol

Elwood74 · 12-07-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmwbreed

...thank goodness someone got a 6 speed for once and not dct lol

Good catch, another MT! For ultimate fast car and the track, DCT all the way. But for the day to day connected feeling there is nothing like a MT. Glad I got mine.

mb135is · 12-07-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Elwood74

Good catch, another MT! For ultimate fast car and the track, DCT all the way. But for the day to day connected feeling there is nothing like a MT. Glad I got mine.

Never driven the DCT but I hear it's amazing. I couldn't have gone without the 6-speed.

Now I just need to get rid of the M-sport shift knob and get a ZHP knob on there. I got way too used to the ZHP knob to appreciate the M-sport - just not my taste.

Bmwbreed · 12-07-2012, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mb135is

Never driven the DCT but I hear it's amazing. I couldn't have gone without the 6-speed.

Now I just need to get rid of the M-sport shift knob and get a ZHP knob on there. I got way too used to the ZHP knob to appreciate the M-sport - just not my taste.

Never drove dct either but they deff seem to be the majority even around where I am. Of all the 1ers Americans own around here I've only seen 1 other 6 speed becide mine. But I feel the same for everyday driving and not tracking I need my clutch pedal. My left foot gets bored. An ya I'm not a fan of the msport or stock shift knob either. I got the BMW performance one with alcantera. Just love how small it is and how low it sits.

mb135is · 12-07-2012, 07:11 PM

Yes was thinking about that one as well. Which one is the cleaner/easier one to one swap? I've read some threads on dismantling the stock shifter - I have no interest in that. I just want the old one off and the new one on.

Elwood74 · 12-07-2012, 07:26 PM

DCT's feel like what 'steptronics' should have been , day 1. Really slick, sound great and can't be beat when accelerating (think video game). Minor software hiccups every once in a while that remind you they are not true manuals. There is code involved. But otherwise good tech. Glad the 'IS' is DCT and MT only. Step's need not apply.

Had the ZHP knob on my e46. Loved it, and thought about it for the 1er. But the sitting position in the 1er is higher and the ridge on the stock nob is helpful when reaching (still ugly). So I'm going to worry about other things for now. Especially since swapping them also requires a boot change (aka more $).

fam · 12-07-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mb135is

Awesome!!! How does the N55 PPK feel compared to your N54?

1:00 tomorrow is pickup time!!!!!!

I haven't really had much chance to push it yet, but as far as acceleration goes I'm not sure there's much if any difference at low speeds...for practical purposes both cars are much faster than anyone would ever need (want is a different story

).

That said, driving on the highway tonight it felt like the 135is had a bit more kick between 50 and 80 mph, which I think is consistent with what others have said about the PPK. Keep in mind I'm also going from the 6-speed step to the 7-speed DCT, so I'm getting the benefit of the better tranny as well. Honestly I never thought the step was all that clunky as far as shifting the paddles, but the DCT is just awesome...every shift feels instant.

Still, I think the exhaust is the part that's induced the most s***-eating grins so far! I kept the stereo off on my ride home and cracked the window so I could hear it rumble at every acceleration...and downshifting as I came to a light has never been something I looked forward to before. If only it wasn't December in Boston...can't wait to roll down the windows this summer.

Bmwbreed · 12-07-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mb135is

Yes was thinking about that one as well. Which one is the cleaner/easier one to one swap? I've read some threads on dismantling the stock shifter - I have no interest in that. I just want the old one off and the new one on.

Well the install should be the same for either the zhp knob or the BMW performance one. Just remember our stock knobs are connected to the shift boot so you have to pull em off together and separately remove the knob from the boot of you didn't get a new one. I got the bmw performance matching alcantera shift boot at well so ill just pull off the stock knob and boot together and throw those on. But you take em off the same way. Detatch the boot from the console and pull up on the knob and then just push the other one down on it. I think you thought I was talking about the performance short shift kit which I don't have. Just the knob and boot.

meg180 · 12-07-2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mb135is

Awesome!!! How does the N55 PPK feel compared to your N54?

1:00 tomorrow is pickup time!!!!!!

Gonna be able to sleep tonight? Almost like Christmas morning. LOL

mb135is · 12-08-2012, 12:32 AM

Sleep?! Right!

This is just like picking up my MINI in January of '05, except this has taken a lot longer and built up more anticipation.

meg180 · 12-08-2012, 01:24 AM

Wait until you hear it on a cold start, it's awesome!

Tommeh · 12-08-2012, 02:02 AM

meg180 · 12-08-2012, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

[Still amazed that some people aren't understanding the point of this thread]

12-07-2012, 02:43 PM	#114
fam Enlisted Member Drives: '13 135is Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 32 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 135is [0.00]	At long last...my '09 135i is on the left... The first cold start with the performance was exhaust was awesome Now I'm going to go home and swap in my blackline tail lights and Lux 5000k's... __________________ Current: '13 135is Space Gray / Black Leather / DCT / Tech / Lux 5000K / Blackline LCI '09 135i (retired) '04 330ci (retired) '03 325i (retired)

12-07-2012, 02:57 PM	#115
KingOfJericho Brigadier General Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 4,237 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [4.50]	Just add some perf skirts and that car is perfect! __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2010 S4 Current \| 2010 BMW 135i GONE \| 2008 VW GTI SOLD \| 2006 Lotus Exige SOLD

12-07-2012, 05:45 PM	#117
fam Enlisted Member Drives: '13 135is Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 32 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 135is [0.00]	I've always been tempted to go with the red interior, but never had the balls to do it...gotta say it looks pretty kick-ass on a sports car with the SG exterior. Enjoy! __________________ Current: '13 135is Space Gray / Black Leather / DCT / Tech / Lux 5000K / Blackline LCI '09 135i (retired) '04 330ci (retired) '03 325i (retired)

12-07-2012, 07:11 PM	#124
mb135is First Lieutenant Drives: '13 135is Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 376 iTrader: (0)	Yes was thinking about that one as well. Which one is the cleaner/easier one to one swap? I've read some threads on dismantling the stock shifter - I have no interest in that. I just want the old one off and the new one on. __________________ E82 '13 135is - Space Gray/Coral Red, 6 MT, Heated Seats, 50% tint, clear bra, BMW Perf. Grilles

12-08-2012, 12:32 AM	#129
mb135is First Lieutenant Drives: '13 135is Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 376 iTrader: (0)	Sleep?! Right! This is just like picking up my MINI in January of '05, except this has taken a lot longer and built up more anticipation. __________________ E82 '13 135is - Space Gray/Coral Red, 6 MT, Heated Seats, 50% tint, clear bra, BMW Perf. Grilles

12-06-2012, 11:48 PM	#111
dskjl Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 135I CV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	Here is my 2008 vert. I'm new to BMW and the forum and enjoying both.

12-07-2012, 12:53 PM	#113
Bigiggs Private Drives: 135is Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MD/DC/VA Posts: 99 iTrader: (0)	A little bit off topic...but what have you guys been using to clean your exhaust tips. With only 2.5 months of use, I have noticed significant grime buildup on the exhaust tips. I have read in the forum that some prefer to use P21S and others have also recommended Eagle One on the stock exhaust. Is our PE exhaust any different? Any suggestions or recommendations are always welcome. Thanks,

12-07-2012, 07:26 PM	#125
Elwood74 Private Drives: 2013 135is Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 65 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 135is [5.00] 89 BMW 325i [0.00]	DCT's feel like what 'steptronics' should have been , day 1. Really slick, sound great and can't be beat when accelerating (think video game). Minor software hiccups every once in a while that remind you they are not true manuals. There is code involved. But otherwise good tech. Glad the 'IS' is DCT and MT only. Step's need not apply. Had the ZHP knob on my e46. Loved it, and thought about it for the 1er. But the sitting position in the 1er is higher and the ridge on the stock nob is helpful when reaching (still ugly). So I'm going to worry about other things for now. Especially since swapping them also requires a boot change (aka more $).

12-08-2012, 01:24 AM	#130
meg180 Lieutenant Drives: Jet Black 135is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 413 iTrader: (0)	Wait until you hear it on a cold start, it's awesome! __________________ 2013 135is/Jet black/debadged 2010 135/Jet black/ M-sport/ debadged (retired) Ring school thread : http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=532926

12-08-2012, 02:02 AM	#131
Tommeh Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 172 iTrader: (0)

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