2013 135is owners discussion and photos thread!

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

So weird to see the whiteline inserts are now black. How hard/long was the installation? Can't wait to hear your feedback as perhaps a better/easier alternative than the full on m3 subframe bushing upgrade.

Rears easy, 30 mins for both once you got car on jacks. Fronts a little longer because there's more brackets and what not to take off. Maybe hour for fronts.

Yea which is another reason I decided to do anyway since black is hardly noticeable so doubt any dealer tech would notice.

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

So weird to see the whiteline inserts are now black. How hard/long was the installation? Can't wait to hear your feedback as perhaps a better/easier alternative than the full on m3 subframe bushing upgrade.

Btw FWIW I didn't notice any NVH during the little driving I did afterwards. For the sake of testing I purposely did NOT avoid uneven patches in the road and the rear end feels tighter. You still feel the bumps but the rear end doesn't feel as uncontrollable/separated -- the same feeling you'd get with firmer shocks. The real test will be on Monday when I commute to work and there's always this dip in the highway that's unavoidable. Whenever you go 60mph+ on it, you feel that pogo stick sensation in the back. I'll check back Monday evening.

[CAVU]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Sadly, the first thing I said to someone was I may just be losing the hearing in my left ear. There's 10% of me is just worried something is wrong with it that is making it quieter. Oh well.

Signed,

Deaf Greg

At least your typing finger seems to still be working well...

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Whiteline subframe inserts done. Yea I said I wanted to wait till I burned through runflats but figured wth. Will report back review after weekend:

I just responded to your other post on this topic... looking forward to your review.

If Greg buys two sets of LCI Blacklines and subframe inserts and gives me one set of each, I just may be persuaded to install his for him.

[AGAV13]

My exhaust seems to get louder the more I drive it. It must have been the weather today (52, cool, and wet) but my exhaust sounded like no other. Snapping, popping and growling like I've never heard. Froze my ass off on my 50 mile drive but It was an absolute blast.

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by RickMsport

At least your typing finger seems to still be working well...

If Greg buys two sets of LCI Blacklines and subframe inserts and gives me one set of each, I just may be persuaded to install his for him.

I actually have a trained chicken I dictate to who types for me.

Sure, I'll buy two sets of blacklines and subframe inserts for you if you'll chip in and get me that hearing aid and/or want to pick up that darn $444 registration I had to shell out on Wednesday for year 2 of my beloved.

Also, everyone shall be warned that I got a gopro today and may try mounting it on my tow hook perhaps to get some interesting HD videos of what my poor car (and me) has to endure on my drives to/from work and around town. And to see how decrepit and awful the streets are. Trying to come up with interesting uses for it and am too afraid to suction cup it to my paint or windshield (due to tint).

[3002 tii]

The best way to hear the exhaust is to keep it in sport mode and manual. By keeping it in whichever gear, every time the revs come down as you let off throttle you can hear the rumble!

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

The best way to hear the exhaust is to keep it in sport mode and manual. By keeping it in whichever gear, every time the revs come down as you let off throttle you can hear the rumble!

And as I found out the other day, even while in one of the auto modes (D or DS), you can still manually downshift with the paddle shifter which essentially turns that into a pop/burble button. =) And then it's kind enough to put it back into auto mode about 5-10 seconds later. How polite and smart of it.

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by morningscifi

well thanks, this has made me really really (really really really...) want the cf diffuser from bmw now. i'm not sure about the "modular bargain".com ones, though they are much cheaper and seem to look nice from the site pictures.

I would never give them my business. Worst return policy despite selling defective products. Basically no refunds and some times they force you to take it up with the manufacturer directly, wtf? Them and UUC are the worst.

[AGAV13]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

I actually have a trained chicken I dictate to who types for me.

Sure, I'll buy two sets of blacklines and subframe inserts for you if you'll chip in and get me that hearing aid and/or want to pick up that darn $444 registration I had to shell out on Wednesday for year 2 of my beloved.

Also, everyone shall be warned that I got a gopro today and may try mounting it on my tow hook perhaps to get some interesting HD videos of what my poor car (and me) has to endure on my drives to/from work and around town. And to see how decrepit and awful the streets are. Trying to come up with interesting uses for it and am too afraid to suction cup it to my paint or windshield (due to tint).

I suction cup mine to the hood and right in front in the sunroof. I like to PoV it records showing the front of the hood and plenty of the road in front of you. The suction cup holds it on plenty tight without damaging the paint or the body.

[IEDEI]

Originally Posted by morningscifi

this makes the einszett a no-go for me too. i really don't want any strong smelling anything in the car as it still smells new so not sure about the vanilla either!

I bought the Einzett cockpit and HATE the smell. It smells like someone drank a liter of pine sol and then vomited all over themselves. it sucks ass!!!!! screw everyone who recommended this garbage! LOL

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

I bought the Einzett cockpit and HATE the smell. It smells like someone drank a liter of pine sol and then vomited all over themselves. it sucks ass!!!!! screw everyone who recommended this garbage! LOL

Ha! Is it wrong that this makes me feel better that I'm not the only one? It really did bother me, but I gotta say, it does do a great job. Try some nice, uber expensive Auto Finesse Spritz and see if you like that smell better. I'd love something with NO smell, but the Spritz at least has a really nice, pleasant, soothing smell that I kinda like.

I now just use the cockpit premium to clean my pedals and to wipe down my engine bay.

[zzimbile]

Quick off topic question...looking at a 135is, does it come with ppk2 or ppk1? Sorry for the diversion

[IEDEI]

Originally Posted by zzimbile

Quick off topic question...looking at a 135is, does it come with ppk2 or ppk1? Sorry for the diversion

PPK2!

[IEDEI]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Ha! Is it wrong that this makes me feel better that I'm not the only one? It really did bother me, but I gotta say, it does do a great job. Try some nice, uber expensive Auto Finesse Spritz and see if you like that smell better. I'd love something with NO smell, but the Spritz at least has a really nice, pleasant, soothing smell that I kinda like.

I now just use the cockpit premium to clean my pedals and to wipe down my engine bay.

you're stronger than me. I refuse to use it again....I may sue the company for exposing me to the smell of a fat drunk man's bucket of puke though.

[zzimbile]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

PPK2!

Thanks! Thats what i thought, hopefully ill have some pics to post of a new ride soon...

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

you're stronger than me. I refuse to use it again....I may sue the company for exposing me to the smell of a fat drunk man's bucket of puke though.

I assumed it was that sassy woman from the pine sol commercials that drank the whole bucket, then pissed into a funnel to bottle it up. Explains the odd green color as well. Just send your bottle to morninscifi for his testing on his girlfriend's subaru.

What do you use instead? Eye of gnewt + blood and tears of 2addicts members?

[IEDEI]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

I assumed it was that sassy woman from the pine sol commercials that drank the whole bucket, then pissed into a funnel to bottle it up. Explains the odd green color as well. Just send your bottle to morninscifi for his testing on his girlfriend's subaru.

What do you use instead? Eye of gnewt + blood and tears of 2addicts members?

I have some Audi cockpit cleaner left....which smells more like gasoline-----which is actually a pretty great smell for an interior: just ask any owner of an Alfa Romeo.

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

I have some Audi cockpit cleaner left....which smells more like gasoline-----which is actually a pretty great smell for an interior: just ask any owner of an Alfa Romeo.

I always did enjoy the smell of gasoline as a child...and staring at the sun.

[IEDEI]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

I always did enjoy the smell of gasoline as a child...and staring at the sun.

me too....except I hate the sun.

[morningscifi]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

I assumed it was that sassy woman from the pine sol commercials that drank the whole bucket, then pissed into a funnel to bottle it up. Explains the odd green color as well. Just send your bottle to morninscifi for his testing on his girlfriend's subaru.

What do you use instead? Eye of gnewt + blood and tears of 2addicts members?

Originally Posted by IEDEI

me too....except I hate the sun.

you two are hilarious. don't send that crap to me now!!! will definitely be picking up some auto finesse stuff though. thanks for all the input!

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by morningscifi

you two are hilarious. don't send that crap to me now!!! will definitely be picking up some auto finesse stuff though. thanks for all the input!

I still think you should try it to see what you think of it. Works well to threaten wives/children too if they try to touch the remote or nag me that they want me to change the channel. I life up that cockpit premium spray bottle and they shut up REAL FAST! Works on bears, too.

[Worra]

Washed the car again...photos imminent