135i: N54 vs N55 - My Humble Opinion

swagon · 11-10-2016, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

PS - and even if I did go to LA, where would I drive it? In LA's congested traffic? Yeah, that sounds like tons of fun. Seriously, traffic sucks out there. No thanks!

I don't know. I have never been there.

You really don't like it, do you.

Funny thing is that I've been listening to The Smoking Tire podcast recently and Matt said that he neither goes to DTLA, and he lives in Venice.

Dackelone · 11-10-2016, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ianc

Dack, remind me again; have you done the M3 bits on the front of your car? I know you did M3 RSFB's, but can't remember if you tweaked the front at all. It really helps...

ianc

No, I have not Ian. My car is fairly stock with just the rear M3 subframe bushings, Michelin PS3 tires, stock suspension and a tune and FMIC. I am at the point where I really should change out the shocks/springs and the front M3 suspension bits.

Esteban · 11-10-2016, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by swagon

I don't know. I have never been there.

You really don't like it, do you.

Funny thing is that I've been listening to The Smoking Tire podcast recently and Matt said that he neither goes to DTLA, and he lives in Venice.

You might find it exciting, my son does. I was born and raised there and that has something to do with how I feel about it. Hell, I know members here that live in LA that can't stand it as well, so to each their own, I guess.

MightyMouseTech · 11-10-2016, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

No, I have not Ian. My car is fairly stock with just the rear M3 subframe bushings, Michelin PS3 tires, stock suspension and a tune and FMIC. I am at the point where I really should change out the shocks/springs and the front M3 suspension bits.

You really should, especially considering how easy/cheap it is. Huge reduction in understeer.

dandandan · 11-10-2016, 10:42 AM

N55 + DCT + PPK + SIB 12-15-14 + Sport Mode + BMW PE (with Y-Pipe) = Pure joy

(Micraphone Drop)

MightyMouseTech · 11-10-2016, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dandandan

N55 + PPK + 6 SPEED + BMW PE (with Y-Pipe) = Pure joy

(Micraphone Drop)

Fixed it for you.

Esteban · 11-10-2016, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

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Originally Posted by dandandan

N55 + DCT + PPK + SIB 12-15-14 + Sport Mode + BMW PE (with Y-Pipe) = Pure joy

(Micraphone Drop)

Fixed it for you.

Hey MMT, it was good the way it was. Haha

MightyMouseTech · 11-10-2016, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Hey MMT, it was good the way it was. Haha

Esteban · 11-10-2016, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Dylanize · 11-10-2016, 02:41 PM

Why you asking this if you already bought an N55?

dsocold · 11-10-2016, 04:50 PM

off topic do the front m3 bits guys it makes helluva differnce especially on turn in night and day, but i also have koni yellows with hr sport springs which helps immensely.

lakefront · 11-10-2016, 05:34 PM

Continuing off topic, I had coilovers and RSFBs installed with bigger tires soon after buying. Then added M3 front sway bar. Handling was improved immensely, but doing the M3 front control arms and adding more camber just transformed the car. Couldn't believe how planted the front end was and the quicker turn in. Great investment for not much money.

Mr Rooty Von Tooty · 11-10-2016, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Cause it makes the car more fun than it already is!

Why bother with the DCT if you like to shift, just buy the manual? Besides the manual would be lighter, cost less, more reliable, and more efficient since the DCT has a fuel penalty!

I bought the DCT because it does a better job shifting than I ever could, and I can keep both hands on the steering wheel, safety is important in heavy traffic.

Esteban · 11-10-2016, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Rooty Von Tooty

Why bother with the DCT if you like to shift, just buy the manual? Besides the manual would be lighter, cost less, more reliable, and more efficient since the DCT has a fuel penalty!

I bought the DCT because it does a better job shifting than I ever could, and I can keep both hands on the steering wheel, safety is important in heavy traffic.

I'd actually prefer a manual (almost all of my previous cars were manual) but can't work a clutch anymore because of a permanent injury to my left ankle. Love my DCT though and agree that it shifts faster than I ever could. I really enjoy manually shifting the DCT; it's as close as I'll ever get to a manual transmission these days.

The Wind Breezes · 11-10-2016, 10:22 PM

I got DCT cuz I'm already proficient with manual on track and if you're thinking about your shifts you're not going fast enough. DCT also lets you keep both hands on the wheel for more control.

c1pher · 11-11-2016, 06:48 AM

DCT Sport mode does a pretty good job of keeping your RPMs in the optimal spot.

squeedle · 11-18-2016, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylanize

The lag is from the DCT not the engine.

Do you have more info on this?

Dylanize · 11-21-2016, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by squeedle

Do you have more info on this?

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1251909

mackeroni · 11-21-2016, 08:35 AM

Seems like we have proven that opinions are like @ssholes. Everybody has one, and their own is very important to them...on paper anyway.

E82Matt · 09-10-2017, 03:19 PM

Good info, as im a 135i noober haha Looking to buy a 135i in Alpine white w/ red interior in manual, but will need to test drive one with DCT before i pull the trigger on a manual. This is my first post in the 1addicts community. So far great informative site #fuckyaEH

parnet · 09-11-2017, 06:21 AM

On my 3rd 135, 08 vert-steptronic, 11 vert- DCT, 13 135is vert- DCT. If you can find one the "is" with the performance exhaust which is "orgasmic" and bump in hp. No problems with previous ones, didn't plan on the "is" but came across one with 2.9k miles on it and bought it Dec 29, 2014 and got a great deal. Now have 36k miles and no issues. 1st thing to do when you get one is ditch the run flats.

parnet · 09-11-2017, 06:34 AM

Didn't realize you were in Ottawa, don't believe the "is" was available in Canada

11-10-2016, 10:42 AM	#49
dandandan Second Lieutenant 102 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2012 135i N55 DCT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1)	N55 + DCT + PPK + SIB 12-15-14 + Sport Mode + BMW PE (with Y-Pipe) = Pure joy (Micraphone Drop)
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11-10-2016, 02:41 PM	#54
Dylanize Captain Dutch Rudder 204 Rep 2,258 Posts Drives: AMG Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (8)	Why you asking this if you already bought an N55? __________________ No more E92 or E82
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11-10-2016, 04:50 PM	#55
dsocold Captain 198 Rep 684 Posts Drives: f06 640i GC. E82 N54 135i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: new york iTrader: (0)	off topic do the front m3 bits guys it makes helluva differnce especially on turn in night and day, but i also have koni yellows with hr sport springs which helps immensely.
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11-10-2016, 05:34 PM	#56
lakefront Captain 561 Rep 755 Posts Drives: 2017 Macan GTS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SE Wisconsin iTrader: (2)	Continuing off topic, I had coilovers and RSFBs installed with bigger tires soon after buying. Then added M3 front sway bar. Handling was improved immensely, but doing the M3 front control arms and adding more camber just transformed the car. Couldn't believe how planted the front end was and the quicker turn in. Great investment for not much money.
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11-10-2016, 10:22 PM	#59
The Wind Breezes Lieutenant Colonel 912 Rep 1,850 Posts Drives: 135i N55 DCT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I got DCT cuz I'm already proficient with manual on track and if you're thinking about your shifts you're not going fast enough. DCT also lets you keep both hands on the wheel for more control.
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11-11-2016, 06:48 AM	#60
c1pher Primo Generalissimo 4673 Rep 4,023 Posts Drives: All of them Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: DC area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 Porsche 911 Ca ... [10.00] 2023 BMW M2 [9.00] 2023 Porsche Macan GTS [10.00] 2022 Ford F-250 Tremor [8.50]	DCT Sport mode does a pretty good job of keeping your RPMs in the optimal spot.
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11-21-2016, 08:35 AM	#63
mackeroni Former Opel GT Pilot 327 Rep 771 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, AW, CR, 6MT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canton, OH USA iTrader: (0)	Seems like we have proven that opinions are like @ssholes. Everybody has one, and their own is very important to them...on paper anyway. __________________ So, that's it. I am doomed. There is no patch, no methadone, no substitute. Curse you BMW. Curse you and your seamless power delivery. Curse the incredible sense of road feel. Curse the comfort, the luxury, the envious looks from the masses. I am... hopelessly addicted.
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09-10-2017, 03:19 PM	#64
E82Matt Bee...M...DoubleYa...EH! 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: DC5R, but soon to be 135i Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Good info, as im a 135i noober haha Looking to buy a 135i in Alpine white w/ red interior in manual, but will need to test drive one with DCT before i pull the trigger on a manual. This is my first post in the 1addicts community. So far great informative site #fuckyaEH
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09-11-2017, 06:21 AM	#65
parnet Private 10 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 135is convertable Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summerville, Sc iTrader: (0)	On my 3rd 135, 08 vert-steptronic, 11 vert- DCT, 13 135is vert- DCT. If you can find one the "is" with the performance exhaust which is "orgasmic" and bump in hp. No problems with previous ones, didn't plan on the "is" but came across one with 2.9k miles on it and bought it Dec 29, 2014 and got a great deal. Now have 36k miles and no issues. 1st thing to do when you get one is ditch the run flats.
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09-11-2017, 06:34 AM	#66
parnet Private 10 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 135is convertable Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summerville, Sc iTrader: (0)	Didn't realize you were in Ottawa, don't believe the "is" was available in Canada
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