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PeteA · 01-02-2013, 07:06 PM

Hey all,

My new toy. 2012 135i in Manual, w/ comfort access, innovations package + professional upgrade.

Installed CF Spoiler, diffuser, mirror caps, aluminium pedals, black kidney grilles and BMS clutch stop last weekend.

Next up is installing my BMS OCC (not sure if worth the benefit) and maybe a Kersher front lip (would like to avoid scrapeage as she's my daily drive!)

Also looking at how to make the circle lights (angel eyes?) look whiter. The're pretty yellow in comparison to the LED strips so would like to fix that. Not sure how to do this yet.

Updated Photos 02/02/2013 =) Hope you all like.
Big thank you thus far to Stuart from BMRAutowerkes and Andrew from SoutherBM

Both of you will see me again very soon! -Pete

BMS Clutch Stop - 2 spacers used.

Mandatory glass window shot.

Black kidney grilles + CF mirror caps. LED DRL angle eyes also installed.

BMW Performance exhaust + Hong Kong delivered (<$300 landed) CF rear diffuser - excellent fitment.

BMW Performance carbon fiber spoiler.

BMW performance aluminium pedals.

Ian///M · 01-02-2013, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reigns

Also looking at how to make the circle lights (angel eyes?) look whiter. The're pretty yellow in comparison to the LED strips so would like to fix that. Not sure how to do this yet.

Nice!

Get some LUX Angel eyes from Stu at BMR Autowerkes

TS135i · 01-02-2013, 08:04 PM

Congrats, I was also thinking the same in regards to the BMS OCC, I assume it's for the N55 engine, will it void warranty?

Knightelf · 01-02-2013, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TS135i

Congrats, I was also thinking the same in regards to the BMS OCC, I assume it's for the N55 engine, will it void warranty?

If they try and void warranty on an OCC I'd rip them a new one!!!

Smiley1175 · 01-02-2013, 08:34 PM

Unless you're planning on doing a heap of track days I really doubt you'd need an OCC.

Plenty of other mods I'd spend my money on before that.

TS135i · 01-02-2013, 08:35 PM

I'm new to BMW, modded VAG cars to buggery with very little warranty issues, I just don't want my new engine clogged with black carbon crap.

TS135i · 01-02-2013, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smiley1175

Unless you're planning on doing a heap of track days I really doubt you'd need an OCC.

Plenty of other mods I'd spend my money on before that.

Ok, but some photo's I've seen they 'claim" its due to normal driving, have been full of black carbon.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 01-02-2013, 08:52 PM

Regardless of track days or not, an OCC is very beneficial for ANY N54 engine, slightly less so for an N55 but $249 for peace of mind on a brand new car?

Zuzu · 01-02-2013, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmroxm5

Regardless of track days or not, an OCC is very beneficial for ANY N54 engine, slightly less so for an N55 but $249 for peace of mind on a brand new car?

Agree 100%.. Replaced my Intercooler at 7K Kms, after ONLY one track day and normal driving, and the intercooler was lined with engine oil, to the point it was dripping out.

PeteA · 01-02-2013, 09:23 PM

Haha yeah I'm leaning towards installing the puppy. I've done 200 kilometers on the car so far, doubt it's caked in carbon yet :P Still trying to break in the brakes and clutch!

I'll post up more photos next weekend. I plan on taking it to SouthernBM for an exhaust upgrade, it sounds too stock for me :P

AshOz125i · 01-02-2013, 09:35 PM

Congrats mate, White really is a tidy colour for these cars. Enjoy!

TS135i · 01-02-2013, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmroxm5

Regardless of track days or not, an OCC is very beneficial for ANY N54 engine, slightly less so for an N55 but $249 for peace of mind on a brand new car?

My thoughts exactly, apologies for the thread hijack, enjoy your white beauty Reigns.

Drawn05 · 01-02-2013, 10:48 PM

I thought new 135s came with the style 313 wheels?

Anyway, get a tune on that car pronto....once you do you will know what I am talking about

PeteA · 01-02-2013, 10:51 PM

The 135iS comes with PPK and the 313 wheels, but that car is not available in Australia currently (though it may be at some point in the future prior to it being discontinued)

TS135i · 01-02-2013, 11:07 PM

Its called the M Sport + here in OZ, (Black edition) I opted against it due to the blue stitching & wheels. Although it doesn't come with ans extra 15KW/50n like the IS. I opted for BMW Performance, yes I was ripped off for an extra 15KW...

PeteA · 01-02-2013, 11:23 PM

The M Sport + is just the blue stitching + slightly grey-ed out 269 wheels (all 135's come standard with the M Sport pack). The PPK for the N55 is just a chip upgrade, the old N54's included an intercooler upgrade (for stage 2) which is no longer available / required.

How much was the PPK tune? I'm looking at a procede or a dinan down the track myself.

Drawn05 · 01-02-2013, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reigns

How much was the PPK tune? I'm looking at a procede or a dinan down the track myself.

Give the PPK a wide berth. Procede, JB4 or Cobb (when its released for the N55) are your best options.

pavo335 · 01-02-2013, 11:49 PM

Iirc the only IS in oz is the z4?

PeteA · 01-02-2013, 11:54 PM

Yep Z4 35iS as well as the 335iS

pavo335 · 01-02-2013, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reigns

Yep Z4 35iS as well as the 335iS

Was the 335 actually sold as an IS though??? I know you could order the ppk but I thought it was still a 335 msport

TS135i · 01-03-2013, 12:41 AM

I purchased the BMW Performance Pack for a staggering $2000 for only 15KW/50n...will consider other options after my warranty ends.

AndrewCowley · 01-03-2013, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reigns

The 135iS comes with PPK and the 313 wheels, but that car is not available in Australia currently (though it may be at some point in the future prior to it being discontinued)

Regarding the 135is, are you just speculating it may come here or did the dealer say that?

01-02-2013, 07:06 PM	#1
PeteA Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	The new toy - Updated 02/02/2013 Hey all, My new toy. 2012 135i in Manual, w/ comfort access, innovations package + professional upgrade. Installed CF Spoiler, diffuser, mirror caps, aluminium pedals, black kidney grilles and BMS clutch stop last weekend. Next up is installing my BMS OCC (not sure if worth the benefit) and maybe a Kersher front lip (would like to avoid scrapeage as she's my daily drive!) Also looking at how to make the circle lights (angel eyes?) look whiter. The're pretty yellow in comparison to the LED strips so would like to fix that. Not sure how to do this yet. Updated Photos 02/02/2013 =) Hope you all like. Big thank you thus far to Stuart from BMRAutowerkes and Andrew from SoutherBM Both of you will see me again very soon! -Pete BMS Clutch Stop - 2 spacers used. Mandatory glass window shot. Black kidney grilles + CF mirror caps. LED DRL angle eyes also installed. BMW Performance exhaust + Hong Kong delivered (<$300 landed) CF rear diffuser - excellent fitment. BMW Performance carbon fiber spoiler. BMW performance aluminium pedals. Last edited by PeteA; 02-02-2013 at 06:25 PM. Reason: New Pics =)
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01-02-2013, 08:04 PM	#3
TS135i Private First Class Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sydney Posts: 196 iTrader: (0)	Congrats, I was also thinking the same in regards to the BMS OCC, I assume it's for the N55 engine, will it void warranty? __________________ 135i Coupe PPK N55

01-02-2013, 08:35 PM	#6
TS135i Private First Class Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sydney Posts: 196 iTrader: (0)	I'm new to BMW, modded VAG cars to buggery with very little warranty issues, I just don't want my new engine clogged with black carbon crap. __________________ 135i Coupe PPK N55

01-02-2013, 11:07 PM	#15
TS135i Private First Class Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sydney Posts: 196 iTrader: (0)	Its called the M Sport + here in OZ, (Black edition) I opted against it due to the blue stitching & wheels. Although it doesn't come with ans extra 15KW/50n like the IS. I opted for BMW Performance, yes I was ripped off for an extra 15KW... __________________ 135i Coupe PPK N55

01-03-2013, 12:41 AM	#21
TS135i Private First Class Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sydney Posts: 196 iTrader: (0)	I purchased the BMW Performance Pack for a staggering $2000 for only 15KW/50n...will consider other options after my warranty ends. __________________ 135i Coupe PPK N55

01-02-2013, 08:34 PM	#5
Smiley1175 Lieutenant Drives: 1M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 502 iTrader: (0)	Unless you're planning on doing a heap of track days I really doubt you'd need an OCC. Plenty of other mods I'd spend my money on before that.

01-02-2013, 08:52 PM	#8
Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Brigadier General Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,407 iTrader: (3)	Regardless of track days or not, an OCC is very beneficial for ANY N54 engine, slightly less so for an N55 but $249 for peace of mind on a brand new car?

01-02-2013, 09:23 PM	#10
PeteA Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	Haha yeah I'm leaning towards installing the puppy. I've done 200 kilometers on the car so far, doubt it's caked in carbon yet :P Still trying to break in the brakes and clutch! I'll post up more photos next weekend. I plan on taking it to SouthernBM for an exhaust upgrade, it sounds too stock for me :P

01-02-2013, 09:35 PM	#11
AshOz125i Private Drives: 09 Sedona Red 125i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	Congrats mate, White really is a tidy colour for these cars. Enjoy!

01-02-2013, 10:48 PM	#13
Drawn05 Captain Drives: Yes Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Left Posts: 707 iTrader: (0)	I thought new 135s came with the style 313 wheels? Anyway, get a tune on that car pronto....once you do you will know what I am talking about

01-02-2013, 10:51 PM	#14
PeteA Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	The 135iS comes with PPK and the 313 wheels, but that car is not available in Australia currently (though it may be at some point in the future prior to it being discontinued)

01-02-2013, 11:23 PM	#16
PeteA Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	The M Sport + is just the blue stitching + slightly grey-ed out 269 wheels (all 135's come standard with the M Sport pack). The PPK for the N55 is just a chip upgrade, the old N54's included an intercooler upgrade (for stage 2) which is no longer available / required. How much was the PPK tune? I'm looking at a procede or a dinan down the track myself.

01-02-2013, 11:49 PM	#18
pavo335 Banned Drives: 3.5 wheeler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: sydney Posts: 2,993 iTrader: (0)	Iirc the only IS in oz is the z4?

01-02-2013, 11:54 PM	#19
PeteA Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	Yep Z4 35iS as well as the 335iS

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