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M1chele · 01-12-2013, 02:25 AM

Hi All,

Figured I'd toss a little post together so you all could get to know me a bit. I recently bought my 2010 135i in December after a long search for it.

Previously I owned a Mazdaspeed Protege for 7 years which launched my racing career.

Within my career I've raced several kinds of cars and competed in many different racing events from: autocross, track days, redline time attack, rallycross, legends cars, porsche club racing, thunder roadsters, and many more.

From 2008-2009 I was honored to drive for Crawford Performance in Redline Time Attack.

2011 I continued to drive for Crawford Performance and picked up my current sponsor, Scion Racing. I campaigned the tC in NASA time trials and finished 2nd place overall in TT-E for the year.

In 2012 I was resigned with Scion Racing with a new team, Dynamic Autosports, aka Gruppe-S. We raced the turbocharged tC in a newer wheel to wheel NASA based series, MotoIQ Pacific Tuner Car Championships. It was my first year with my competition race license and as a rookie I won the championship of the MotoIQ series, which is ran in southern California, by 1 point. You may recognize this car from the recent ad in most tuner magazines

Oh, and I was also chosen to compete on Octane Academy in Vaughn Gittin's camp

Anyway, hello to all of you. I am stoked to be apart of the BMW family. If you want to know more feel free to ask. I share a lot of my racing events and media on facebook (www.facebook.com/M1cheleAbbate) or instagram: M1cheleAbbate

thanks for reading!

Bmwbreed · 01-12-2013, 02:59 AM

Well now no one should mistake weather you're a guy or girl anymore. I know someone did in 1 thread I read. Great pics and very interesting story.

zamboni · 01-12-2013, 03:06 AM

How did you rank the 135i to your racing vehicles?

M1chele · 01-12-2013, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmwbreed

Well now no one should mistake weather you're a guy or girl anymore. I know someone did in 1 thread I read. Great pics and very interesting story.

haha yeah right?!

Thanks for checking it out!

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Originally Posted by zamboni

How did you rank the 135i to your racing vehicles?

I haven't had it on the track yet. But I didn't need to test it on the track to know it's potential. It's obvious by even just driving it on the street. A performance machine with much more potential than you could ask for (n54) surrounded with more luxury than I could've imagined. I fell in love with the 135 the first time I drove one. Definitely one of the most impressive platforms I have been behind the wheel of. Definitely a worthy daily driver for me, with no hesitation of a guaranteed solid performance on the race track.

Dackelone · 01-12-2013, 03:29 AM

Welcome to 1Addicts Michele.

Rukuss · 01-12-2013, 07:46 AM

Nice pics, looks like you have fun driving, definitely your calling, welcome

pixelblue · 01-12-2013, 07:49 AM

welcome to our fold. very impressive resume. the N54 motor is a beast but the factory suspension is something of a let down as you'll find out. plenty of good tid bits around to tighten everything up. best of luck with your '13 racing career

yandy · 01-12-2013, 08:01 AM

Welcome to the community.

slim_e90 · 01-12-2013, 09:13 AM

Welcome to the forum. Great looking white/red combo. Would love to see what you end up doing to it.

IZAGLO · 01-12-2013, 09:30 AM

Welcome Michele...Indeed the 135i is quite the bargain( one of the best IMO) especially used..N54 yea, a really really nice engine.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixelblue

welcome to our fold. very impressive resume. the N54 motor is a beast but the factory suspension is something of a let down as you'll find out. plenty of good tid bits around to tighten everything up. best of luck with your '13 racing career

For street driving and on the back road twisties i have found a couple cheap mods...M3 FSB and putting on Yokohama ADO8's have made a big difference on my ride.....i have not been let down by the suspension,,,,just felt there was a tad to much lean around corners, which the FSB corrected ,and the tires have given the car the grip it needed....For street driving at normal to fast speeds i could not ask for more....But on the track that is another story...i would not no.

turbowolfe · 01-12-2013, 11:27 AM

Welcome aboard! There is a lot of great info and people on 1addicts.

Grayson · 01-12-2013, 11:50 AM

Awesome story, and sick group of cars you've had the opportunity to use.

andybui82 · 01-12-2013, 12:08 PM

welcome to bimmerpost! uh oh... everytime theres a girl that introduces herself on the forums, there are always guys that try to hit on you hahaha

Greenkirby21 · 01-12-2013, 12:33 PM

Welcome, very impressive! I am sure you could beat 99% of us on here xD

P1et · 01-12-2013, 12:44 PM

Only one pic of the 135i? C'mon...

M1chele · 01-12-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

Welcome to 1Addicts Michele.

Thanks!

Happy to be here!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rukuss

Nice pics, looks like you have fun driving, definitely your calling, welcome

haha thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixelblue

welcome to our fold. very impressive resume. the N54 motor is a beast but the factory suspension is something of a let down as you'll find out. plenty of good tid bits around to tighten everything up. best of luck with your '13 racing career

Thanks a lot. Yeah I have already changed the suspension. I have KW V1's I really like them for the street

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Originally Posted by yandy

Welcome to the community.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by slim_e90

Welcome to the forum. Great looking white/red combo. Would love to see what you end up doing to it.

Me too! haha thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by IZAGLO

Welcome Michele...Indeed the 135i is quite the bargain( one of the best IMO) especially used..N54 yea, a really really nice engine.....

For street driving and on the back road twisties i have found a couple cheap mods...M3 FSB and putting on Yokohama ADO8's have made a big difference on my ride.....i have not been let down by the suspension,,,,just felt there was a tad to much lean around corners, which the FSB corrected ,and the tires have given the car the grip it needed....For street driving at normal to fast speeds i could not ask for more....But on the track that is another story...i would not no.

The stiffer suspension is pretty nice. I don't think stock too shabby either though

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbowolfe

Welcome aboard! There is a lot of great info and people on 1addicts.

Thanks! Yeah, I love the site

you guys are awesome

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grayson

Awesome story, and sick group of cars you've had the opportunity to use.

Thanks! Yeah I have had some great experiences

Didn't want to flood the post more than I already have lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by andybui82

welcome to bimmerpost! uh oh... everytime theres a girl that introduces herself on the forums, there are always guys that try to hit on you hahaha

Ehh, haha. It's the internet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenkirby21

Welcome, very impressive! I am sure you could beat 99% of us on here xD

hahah. Looking forward to seeing some of you at the track!

Quote:

Originally Posted by P1et

Only one pic of the 135i? C'mon...

LOL. If you check the Official ALPINE WHITE thread.. I've posted quite a few pix.... But just bc you called me out... here's a few of em...

Stohlen · 01-12-2013, 02:43 PM

Plans?

MteK · 01-12-2013, 03:14 PM

Hope you spend some time in the Track/Autocross section. Your insight on how to prep the 135 would be unreal.

Sylon · 01-12-2013, 03:21 PM

Welcome! Great story, congrats on all your success and the new car! Yeah, what are your plans for the 1?

RiefferD · 01-12-2013, 11:25 PM

nice post...congrats on the ride.

SpaceGhost · 01-13-2013, 12:57 AM

Welcome! Your professional insight regarding performance driving/optimization of the 135 will be invaluable.

comar1979 · 01-13-2013, 04:43 AM

Hello &

Greetings from Munich!

01-12-2013, 02:25 AM	#1
M1chele Driver Mod Drives: 2010 AW/CR 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	Hi my name is Michele... :) Hi All, Figured I'd toss a little post together so you all could get to know me a bit. I recently bought my 2010 135i in December after a long search for it. Previously I owned a Mazdaspeed Protege for 7 years which launched my racing career. Within my career I've raced several kinds of cars and competed in many different racing events from: autocross, track days, redline time attack, rallycross, legends cars, porsche club racing, thunder roadsters, and many more. From 2008-2009 I was honored to drive for Crawford Performance in Redline Time Attack. 2011 I continued to drive for Crawford Performance and picked up my current sponsor, Scion Racing. I campaigned the tC in NASA time trials and finished 2nd place overall in TT-E for the year. In 2012 I was resigned with Scion Racing with a new team, Dynamic Autosports, aka Gruppe-S. We raced the turbocharged tC in a newer wheel to wheel NASA based series, MotoIQ Pacific Tuner Car Championships. It was my first year with my competition race license and as a rookie I won the championship of the MotoIQ series, which is ran in southern California, by 1 point. You may recognize this car from the recent ad in most tuner magazines Oh, and I was also chosen to compete on Octane Academy in Vaughn Gittin's camp Anyway, hello to all of you. I am stoked to be apart of the BMW family. If you want to know more feel free to ask. I share a lot of my racing events and media on facebook (www.facebook.com/M1cheleAbbate) or instagram: M1cheleAbbate thanks for reading! __________________ Factory Driver for Scion Racing, check out: www.M1cheleAbbate.com . Daily: Graduated my 03 Mazdaspeed Protege to my beloved 2010 AW CR 135i Last edited by M1chele; 01-12-2013 at 02:46 AM. Reason: ADD PIX
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01-12-2013, 02:59 AM	#2
Bmwbreed Captain Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rota Spain (US Forces) Posts: 880 iTrader: (3)	Well now no one should mistake weather you're a guy or girl anymore. I know someone did in 1 thread I read. Great pics and very interesting story. __________________ 2013 BMW 135i Alpine white/coral red JB4 stage 2/ AFE stage 2 sealed intake box/ VRSF 3.5 inch catless dp/ Dinan exhaust/ BMW black kidney grills with AW surrounds/ BMW performance shift knob and performance alcantera shift boot E90 M3 tri stitch steering wheel with alcantera trim piece/ Alpine V3 6000k HID angel eyes/ JB speed AW rear lip spoiler/ OEM mud flaps. ER charge pipe/ VRSF 7 inch FMIC forge star CF5s 19x8.5 and 19x9

01-12-2013, 03:06 AM	#3
zamboni I want to drive a Zamboni Drives: 09 E82 128i 13 E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monte Sereno, CA Posts: 2,458 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	How did you rank the 135i to your racing vehicles? __________________ 13 E93 M3 Melbourne Red DCT/Premium/EDC/NAV/220M wheel 12 E93 Space Gray ( Retired BMW buy back ) 09 E82 Space Gray/Black int/Steps/Sport/Nav/Premium/Xenon/Phone Int/Hifi/269 wheel 2006 E90 ( sold ) My next vehicle would be a Zamboni

01-12-2013, 03:29 AM	#5
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,006 iTrader: (0)	Welcome to 1Addicts Michele. __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide 1addicts at Stelv1oPass

01-12-2013, 07:49 AM	#7
pixelblue Colonel Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia Posts: 2,196 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [4.37]	welcome to our fold. very impressive resume. the N54 motor is a beast but the factory suspension is something of a let down as you'll find out. plenty of good tid bits around to tighten everything up. best of luck with your '13 racing career __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"

01-12-2013, 07:46 AM	#6
Rukuss Captain Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Portland Posts: 805 iTrader: (-1)	Nice pics, looks like you have fun driving, definitely your calling, welcome

01-12-2013, 08:01 AM	#8
yandy Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 e92 MR "Civic" ///M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,682 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Welcome to the community. __________________ \|\| 2009 e92 M3 \|\| Melbourne Red \|\| DCT \|\| CF Roof \|\| My Youtube Channel \|\|

01-12-2013, 09:13 AM	#9
slim_e90 Second Lieutenant Drives: BSM E-88 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Naaaashville, TN Posts: 299 iTrader: (3)	Welcome to the forum. Great looking white/red combo. Would love to see what you end up doing to it. __________________ \|move over... please\|

01-12-2013, 11:27 AM	#11
turbowolfe Private Drives: whiteout Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 52 iTrader: (0)	Welcome aboard! There is a lot of great info and people on 1addicts.

01-12-2013, 11:50 AM	#12
Grayson Heisenberg Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 552 iTrader: (2)	Awesome story, and sick group of cars you've had the opportunity to use. __________________ AR Catless Downpipes \| Berk Full Street Exhaust \| HPF FMIC \| COBB AP \| aFe Magnum Stage 2 \| E93 M3 Front Sway Bar & Bushings \| Michelin Pilot Super Sports \| Hardwired Radar \| Eurotek BBS LM \| Schmiedmann LCI Blacklines \| BMW Performance: Spoiler, Diffuser, Shift Boot, E-Brake

01-12-2013, 12:08 PM	#13
andybui82 Colonel Drives: The Blop1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blop PNW branch Posts: 2,334 iTrader: (4)	welcome to bimmerpost! uh oh... everytime theres a girl that introduces herself on the forums, there are always guys that try to hit on you hahaha __________________ Cars: SGM 325i (Retired) l BSM 135i (Retired) l SS to Gloss White S2000

01-12-2013, 12:33 PM	#14
Greenkirby21 Vrooom :) Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dream Land Posts: 1,736 iTrader: (1)	Welcome, very impressive! I am sure you could beat 99% of us on here xD __________________ 2009 128i Coupe Crimson Red MODS: -Injen Intake-Magnaflow Exhaust-Carbon Fiber Spoiler - Carbon Fiber Grilles - OZ Ultraleggeras - CF Mirrors

01-12-2013, 12:44 PM	#15
P1et Major Drives: '04 Ram 2500 / '11 135i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,204 iTrader: (1)	Only one pic of the 135i? C'mon...

01-12-2013, 02:43 PM	#17
Stohlen Lieutenant Drives: AW 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South Lyon Posts: 528 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [5.00]	Plans?

01-12-2013, 03:14 PM	#18
MteK Brigadier General Drives: // 135i // Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,198 iTrader: (41)	Hope you spend some time in the Track/Autocross section. Your insight on how to prep the 135 would be unreal. __________________

01-12-2013, 03:21 PM	#19
Sylon Brigadier General Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio Posts: 3,148 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [4.60]	Welcome! Great story, congrats on all your success and the new car! Yeah, what are your plans for the 1? __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter

01-12-2013, 11:25 PM	#20
RiefferD First Lieutenant Drives: Crimson Red 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 338 iTrader: (0)	nice post...congrats on the ride. __________________ Thats whats good about this site though, you try it so that I know not to....

01-13-2013, 12:57 AM	#21
SpaceGhost Second Lieutenant Drives: Space Gray 135i Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 299 iTrader: (0)	Welcome! Your professional insight regarding performance driving/optimization of the 135 will be invaluable.

01-13-2013, 04:43 AM	#22
comar1979 130i Treiber Drives: BMW 130i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Munich,Germany Posts: 1,288 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 130i E87 [0.00]	Hello & Greetings from Munich! __________________ # BMW 130i /// + SPARCO Assetto Gara 8x18 bronze + KW + PP SteeringWheel II +PP Exhaust +PP Kidneys + PP AirFilter + PP Style Flaps + PP SS Kit + SPARCO Gear Knob + MorVision Diffusor + LCI Blacklines high + GroundZero-Audio #

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