What is the difference between a EURO and a USA spec 135i

UR25IO · 11-24-2011, 04:41 AM

Hi guys

Does anyone on here know what is the difference between the Euro and the US specs BMW 135i be side being a left hand drive instead of right..

Is the body shape and geometry are the same for the M-Sport.

I when to order a car bra from getbmwparts.com and his telling that some US parts are not compatible with the euro specs (Australia)

BMWRX · 11-24-2011, 05:47 PM

I'm not sure, but just looking at photos they look identical in the areas the car bra covers.

lavaletta · 11-24-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by UR25IO

Does anyone on here know what is the difference between the Euro and the US specs BMW 135i be side being a left hand drive instead of right..

They're both left hand drive.

UR25IO · 11-25-2011, 08:23 AM

ok cheers guys.. does the aus 135i actually have launch control?? ive seen a video clip where a US spec has launch control, i ask my local dealer does my car have it as well and i was told no..
Im getting the performance stage 1 up grade in a weeks time.
As I read on another blog, if i get this ecu up grade, my launch control will get disabled ( if i even have launch control in a N55) is this TRUE or FALSE??

chenny · 11-25-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by UR25IO

ok cheers guys.. does the aus 135i actually have launch control?? ive seen a video clip where a US spec has launch control, i ask my local dealer does my car have it as well and i was told no..
Im getting the performance stage 1 up grade in a weeks time.
As I read on another blog, if i get this ecu up grade, my launch control will get disabled ( if i even have launch control in a N55) is this TRUE or FALSE??

yes it is a standard feature. there is a section in the owner's manual covering launch control.

UR25IO · 11-26-2011, 02:51 AM

thanks heaps for that CHENNY... lol i found it. now i can show the guys at my Local dealer.

has anyone here got their 135i N55 stage one up grade?

chenny · 11-26-2011, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by UR25IO

thanks heaps for that CHENNY... lol i found it. now i can show the guys at my Local dealer.

has anyone here got their 135i N55 stage one up grade?

Dackelone · 11-26-2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by UR25IO

ok cheers guys.. does the aus 135i actually have launch control?? ive seen a video clip where a US spec has launch control, i ask my local dealer does my car have it as well and i was told no..
Im getting the performance stage 1 up grade in a weeks time.
As I read on another blog, if i get this ecu up grade, my launch control will get disabled ( if i even have launch control in a N55) is this TRUE or FALSE??

YES, both models have LC. BUT... when you get the PPK1 (or any PPK, Performance Kit many have said you loose the LC function (IF your car has a DCT). That is not all bad since most say the LC doesn't work that well when the engine has increased HP.

UR25IO · 11-27-2011, 12:30 AM

hey Dackelone Thanks for that mate, yeah i actually i do have the DCT.
so basically my option are wheel spin all over the joint and replace the rear tyres every 3 months, possibly running into a wall lol
or
not get the stage1 Performance Kit?

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UR25IO Captain 97 Rep 939 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i M-SPORT DCT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SYDNEY AUSTRAILIA iTrader: (1)	ok cheers guys.. does the aus 135i actually have launch control?? ive seen a video clip where a US spec has launch control, i ask my local dealer does my car have it as well and i was told no.. Im getting the performance stage 1 up grade in a weeks time. As I read on another blog, if i get this ecu up grade, my launch control will get disabled ( if i even have launch control in a N55) is this TRUE or FALSE??
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UR25IO Captain 97 Rep 939 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i M-SPORT DCT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SYDNEY AUSTRAILIA iTrader: (1)	thanks heaps for that CHENNY... lol i found it. now i can show the guys at my Local dealer. has anyone here got their 135i N55 stage one up grade?
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UR25IO Captain 97 Rep 939 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i M-SPORT DCT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SYDNEY AUSTRAILIA iTrader: (1)	hey Dackelone Thanks for that mate, yeah i actually i do have the DCT. so basically my option are wheel spin all over the joint and replace the rear tyres every 3 months, possibly running into a wall lol or not get the stage1 Performance Kit?
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