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      02-02-2016, 11:14 PM   #1
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New to us 2011 135i DCT

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Little about myself, I have loved and hated working on cars since 18, turboed Hondas, fully built high comp NA Hondas, a FBO 05 STI, and FBO 15 WRX have been my accomplishments along with some Auto X times under the belt.

My wife and I decided picked up a new 'garage queen' a few weeks ago. We traded in our 2015 WRX with around 20k miles on it for this fantastic machine of a car with 23k miles on it.

This car is a BLAST to drive, and I dont have to worry about throwing a rod through the block with more than 300~ lbs of trq. I figured the cost of owning a BMW are a lot less than a Subaru (I have owned two, and STI and new WRX), especially after they blow up from STOCK power.

Looking to do FBO, suspension, and possibly PURE stage 1 turbo, I am blessed to have Wedge Performance here locally to help me. Ken is awesome!

We plan on tracking this part time, but overall just enjoying a awesome car. I am impressed with this machine, and it probably wont be the only BMW in this household, I have my eye on a E46 M3 in the near future

Anyways..

Here are some pics of when we first test drove and the day we picked her up. I havent had a chance to really take some decent ones, it has looked like shit out here for the last few weeks. Looking forward to everything!





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Congrats on the car. You will love it. The DCT is awesome! Welcome to 1ADDICTS.
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      02-03-2016, 07:36 AM   #3
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nice pick up....needs new tires and full detail stat...but you obviously know that, keep us updated on your progress
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      02-03-2016, 08:14 AM   #4
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Welcome to 1Addicts!

How come you picked the car up dirty?
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      02-03-2016, 12:49 PM   #5
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      02-03-2016, 12:58 PM   #6
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How come you picked the car up dirty?
We test drove it when it was dirty.

We picked it up a week later after full detail and they had to repair a small scratch AND FOUR NEW tires
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      02-03-2016, 01:00 PM   #7
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Just purchased a BMS OCC and BMS Chargepipe used. Those things never wear out

This car is essentially the auto, 3 litre, 6 cylinder version of my WRX. The new WRX came with a 2.0 DIT engine with a single twin scroll turbo as well. Just without the tranny and engine issues when you push more than 300 wheel anything .
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Just purchased a BMS OCC and BMS Chargepipe used. Those things never wear out

This car is essentially the auto, 3 litre, 6 cylinder version of my WRX. The new WRX came with a 2.0 DIT engine with a single twin scroll turbo as well. Just without the tranny and engine issues when you push more than 300 wheel anything .
Like I said in my post above, the DCT is awesome, when properly driven (manual mode with the sport button pressed). Shifts are fast and crisp. The way I always drive.

If driven in full auto mode, it can be just as boring as an ordinary auto transmission. This can also be very convenient if you're stuck in a lot of stop and go traffic.
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Like I said in my post above, the DCT is awesome, when properly driven (manual mode with the sport button pressed). Shifts are fast and crisp. The way I always drive.

If driven in full auto mode, it can be just as boring as an ordinary auto transmission. This can also be very convenient if you're stuck in a lot of stop and go traffic.
I wasnt knocking it, I was just comparing previous with current.
I love the DCT, lightning quick shifts, and convenience top it all off.

Though I will aim for a MT6 on the E46 M3 though
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I wasnt knocking it, I was just comparing previous with current.
I love the DCT, lightning quick shifts, and convenience top it all off.

Though I will aim for a MT6 on the E46 M3 though
No, I didn't think you were knocking the DCT. Just taking the opportunity to praise it.

I agree about the E46 M3 and the manual. Who would want the SMG?
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I didnt even know what SMG was until I was looking at some E46s. We were going to get a SMG at the time 2006 M3, the high mileage of 100k scared me, but it was original owner, stack of receipts. I dont think the M series should be in anything but a manual, but I would let it slide for one of the newer turboed ones, M3/M4 bodystyles, theeir sexiness is worth it, plus EIGHT speed

Hell, I still dont even know what SMG is lol I just know it is their 'auto'

I mean I should come to expect them to be high mileage, I should look more at how well it has been maintained.

At least with the 135i, I have a Carfax record of everything done, and they were all performed at the BMW dealer I bought it at too.

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The CVT transmission in the newer WRXs BLOWS if you want to make any power (which people try and fail). The stock MT6 could barely handle 350 lbs of trq, what makes you think a garbage CVT would handle more? Lol. I had the MT6 luckily, wanted to swap to the STI one, one of the best drivetrains, ever
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      02-03-2016, 02:52 PM   #12
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Welcome to the forums! I'm in Oregon too
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I didnt even know what SMG was until I was looking at some E46s. We were going to get a SMG at the time 2006 M3, the high mileage of 100k scared me, but it was original owner, stack of receipts. I dont think the M series should be in anything but a manual, but I would let it slide for one of the newer turboed ones, M3/M4 bodystyles, theeir sexiness is worth it, plus EIGHT speed

Hell, I still dont even know what SMG is lol I just know it is their 'auto'

I mean I should come to expect them to be high mileage, I should look more at how well it has been maintained.

At least with the 135i, I have a Carfax record of everything done, and they were all performed at the BMW dealer I bought it at too.
IMO, the E46 M3 is BMW's most beautiful car, but do some research, they have their problems.

The SMG was the worst transmission I've ever driven. You should look into that as well to see what I'm talking about. Most will agree that it's a pos.
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Esteban Yeah, all cars have their problems lol. Like Vanos issues E46 M3 will go down in history for sure.

Winn.Nguyen yo! Hope to see you around at some meets.
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Esteban Yeah, all cars have their problems lol. Like Vanos issues E46 M3 will go down in history for sure.
If you're referring to VANOS bolts on the 1 series, there's a safety recall for that.
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If you're referring to VANOS bolts on the 1 series, there's a safety recall for that.
Yeah I was told there was, Ill check with the dealer next time I am in for my oil change, according to the carfax, I had an oil change 1k miles before I bought it

Got it a bit to go lol
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I do regret not getting the navigation/idrive, I was spoiled with my reverse camera on the wrx
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Welcome to the boards! I came from an 07 STi (FPRed turbo, protune etc) and 06 EVO MR. I do not miss my STi or EVO one bit!

Looking forward to seeing you mod that beast .
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on the 1! Enjoy!
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The CVT transmission in the newer WRXs BLOWS if you want to make any power (which people try and fail). The stock MT6 could barely handle 350 lbs of trq, what makes you think a garbage CVT would handle more? Lol. I had the MT6 luckily, wanted to swap to the STI one, one of the best drivetrains, ever
Oh what.. I was under the impression the new WRX got the STI's box minus center diff
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Oh what.. I was under the impression the new WRX got the STI's box minus center diff
The new WRX got their old 5 speed, with carbon 1st and 2nd, plus a 6th gear that you hardly ever use. STI drivetrain is still STI drivetrain

We did get the new 5x114 bolt pattern though

Luckily I am used to DIT some the injector tick is normal and doesnt bother me
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Congrats on the purchase man. And welcome to the forum...lots of good resources here.
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