New 135i Owner (Perth)

PinHigh · 01-24-2014, 06:32 AM

Wanted to say hi

Just bought a low km 2009 black 135i with all the M sport gear. Picked it up today and it is brilliant to drive. The steering is heavier than I thought it would be, but not in a bad way.

This is the first BMW I have owned. Amongst other cars I previously had a 350hp Focus XR5 with LSD, coilovers, and heaps of other mods.

Hope to do some simple bolt-ons and tune to the BMW. Still deciding on what tune; JB4 or Cobb...

The site is great, will be spending plenty of time reading in the coming weeks!!!

Nick

arthurtwp · 01-24-2014, 06:44 AM

Welcome!!! Dont know how many forum members there are in Perth.. haha

PinHigh · 01-24-2014, 07:31 AM

Well there is at least one more now!

Prodigy. · 01-24-2014, 08:36 AM

Hi mate and welcome.

Did you buy the one from Subaru Wangara? Was eyeing off the Performance rims on that one the other week.

Hopefully we'll have a Perth meet up soon, it's been nearly 12 months since the last one.

arthurtwp · 01-24-2014, 09:09 AM

haha count me in if there's one.

cat-like · 01-24-2014, 10:56 AM

Welcome aboard!

RadiuM · 01-24-2014, 10:14 PM

welcome, there's a fair few here from Perth.

PinHigh · 01-24-2014, 11:14 PM

Thanks for the welcome

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Originally Posted by Prodigy 72

Hi mate and welcome.

Did you buy the one from Subaru Wangara? Was eyeing off the Performance rims on that one the other week.

Hopefully we'll have a Perth meet up soon, it's been nearly 12 months since the last one.

It was indeed that car!

Saw it when I went to get a quote for a bit of body work on my VW passat CC. Walked back to my car through the Subaru dealership and saw the BMW.

Prodigy. · 01-25-2014, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by PinHigh

Thanks for the welcome

It was indeed that car!

Saw it when I went to get a quote for a bit of body work on my VW passat CC. Walked back to my car through the Subaru dealership and saw the BMW.

Lol was doing a similar thing, the wife's VW Tiguan was getting a Recall issue sorted so was having a wander through the car yards while i was waiting.

Was talking to one of the Subaru salesman about your new car, apparently it's got a PPK or some type of aftermarket tune on it.

PinHigh · 01-25-2014, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Prodigy 72

Lol was doing a similar thing, the wife's VW Tiguan was getting a Recall issue sorted so was having a wander through the car yards while i was waiting.

Was talking to one of the Subaru salesman about your new car, apparently it's got a PPK or some type of aftermarket tune on it.

Not sure about that. One saleman said it had xenon headlights....Mind you, I havent driven another one yet. They were filling it up with 95 fuel

Put 98 in it today.

I know it has the "BMW M sport power pack", but whether that is a load of rubbish im not sure. Will be getting a JB4 or Cobb unit anyway.

And I will probably be getting rid of the rims at some stage too

these ones will need a new home!

cat-like · 01-25-2014, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by PinHigh

Not sure about that. One saleman said it had xenon headlights....Mind you, I havent driven another one yet. They were filling it up with 95 fuel

Put 98 in it today.

I know it has the "BMW M sport power pack", but whether that is a load of rubbish im not sure. Will be getting a JB4 or Cobb unit anyway.

And I will probably be getting rid of the rims at some stage too

these ones will need a new home!

When you open the bonnet can you see one of these stickers?

Nugget · 01-25-2014, 05:00 AM

Congrats mate. Looks like a good buy

Benfica · 01-25-2014, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by arthurtwp

haha count me in if there's one.

I'll be in that!! We need to fellow 135ers...

Benfica · 01-25-2014, 06:11 AM

What rims are on it now? OEM 135msport?

Moocow · 01-25-2014, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by PinHigh

Wanted to say hi

This is the first BMW I have owned. Amongst other cars I previously had a 350hp Focus XR5 with LSD, coilovers, and heaps of other mods.

Hope to do some simple bolt-ons and tune to the BMW. Still deciding on what tune; JB4 or Cobb...

Nick

Welcome Nick

I too came from a modded XR5

I loved it, was a great car for the $$$. The 135 eats it for breakfast

Especially with mods

Cobb with PTF tune is becoming a popular route. The main trouble you'll have is to know when to stop modding!
DP's, CAI, FMIC, Catback, suspension, roll bars etc etc.

People here are very friendly and happy to help out.

cheers

arthurtwp · 01-25-2014, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Benfica

Quote:

Originally Posted by arthurtwp

haha count me in if there's one.

I'll be in that!! We need to fellow 135ers...

haha mines a 130i

((

135 · 01-25-2014, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinHigh

Wanted to say hi

Just bought a low km 2009 black 135i with all the M sport gear. Picked it up today and it is brilliant to drive. The steering is heavier than I thought it would be, but not in a bad way.

This is the first BMW I have owned. Amongst other cars I previously had a 350hp Focus XR5 with LSD, coilovers, and heaps of other mods.

Hope to do some simple bolt-ons and tune to the BMW. Still deciding on what tune; JB4 or Cobb...

The site is great, will be spending plenty of time reading in the coming weeks!!!

Nick

Congrats and welcome!

The mods start out simple but it doesn't stop there!

btw, that's a good thing

Plenty of reading in the coming weeks??? Over a year later and I'm still researching

SLIPPERY · 01-25-2014, 08:32 PM

have a look at the open flash tablet as an alternative to the Cobb.....similar product but comes with a coloured touch screen mini tablet and is slightly less than half the price of the cobb

I run one in mine

PinHigh · 01-25-2014, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cat-like

When you open the bonnet can you see one of these stickers?

Yes. What exactly does that mean? Looked on the net but couldnt find a definitive answer.

Couple of bad iphone pics of the car...(Im a golfer, hence the number plate)

And one of the old focus...

The BMW needs a proper detail which I will do when I have some spare time. As for mods, Im sure it wont be long before they start

The mod bug will probably bite me with this car, just hoping it waits until my bank balance recovers a bit!!!

cat-like · 01-25-2014, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PinHigh

Yes. What exactly does that mean? Looked on the net but couldnt find a definitive answer.

It means you already have a flash tune over stock, it's the BMW PPK that would've been done at the dealer. Whilst it's no world beating tune, it does make a noticeable difference - I have it as well.

No wonder the car gave you a good impression

PinHigh · 01-25-2014, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cat-like

It means you already have a flash tune over stock, it's the BMW PPK that would've been done at the dealer. Whilst it's no world beating tune, it does make a noticeable difference - I have it as well.

No wonder the car gave you a good impression

Haha ok, sounds good.

I assume there is no problem with installing a JB4 or Cobb tune over this then? I know with some tunes in the Focus they lock the ECU so it cant be retuned

arthurtwp · 01-26-2014, 12:07 AM

heyyyy I think I've seen that focus around before!! haha nice car

))

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SLIPPERY New Member 0 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 09 BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Perth, WA iTrader: (0)	have a look at the open flash tablet as an alternative to the Cobb.....similar product but comes with a coloured touch screen mini tablet and is slightly less than half the price of the cobb I run one in mine
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