2007 MS3 to 2008 135i

SurfStar · 07-28-2011, 01:38 PM

I joined 1Addicts a couple months back which helped me discover I must have a 135i. I honestly wasn't even looking for a new car especially since I loved my 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 and it's only a weekend car since I have a company car as a DD. But one lazy Sunday I made the "mistake" of continuning my research of the 135i and then browsing local sellers. Long story short, I ended up at a dealer, test driving, falling in love and by Monday had a deal done, sold the MS3 and never looked back.

Now I understand why people are so passionate about their BMW's - well, atleast those who are truly driving enthusiasts. It's an incredible piece of work especially compared to the unruly power of the MS3. I am totally in love and now find myself rubbernecking in parking lots at my own car.

So far I have only added the matte black kidney grills and the CPE front tow plate (no plates yet so haven't installed) as well as adding Arc Angels. I also upgraded the rear rubber to Bridgstone Potenza RE760 Sport 255/35/18 while the fronts already had RE050A 225/40/18. Looking forward to future mods and adding the rear carbon fiber spoiler, but most of all want to get this thing to the track and really learn the true art of how to handle this beauty.

Love the community and look forward to contributing.

Focusedintntions · 07-28-2011, 01:52 PM

Congrats and welcome!

RobM23 · 07-28-2011, 02:11 PM

Welcome Twin

KinoBoom · 07-28-2011, 02:32 PM

Thanks for sharing your comments. Congrats and welcome!!

1SerieStud · 07-28-2011, 03:33 PM

Congratulations and welcome! In my array of cars, I had an MS3 at one point, but fwd + torque steer didn't do it for me

fusion01 · 08-18-2011, 03:16 PM

Congrats! The rears @ 255 will rub though on the fenders. I bought a 2nd hand 135i with those (albeit Hankooks) and immediately noticed a loud knock on the rear @ a dip, even with only myself and wife in the car - nothing else. I replaced these for Conti Sport Contact 3 245's that also have a less rigid vertical shape, instead curving inwards. No problems. Swear I have heard a slight rub from my 225's @ the front, but nothing worth mentioning. You've not had this issue? I came from a Golf 5 GTI, and for the last 2 years was waiting patiently for a price drop until I had some luck in my purchase. Enjoy the ride

1speedbike · 08-18-2011, 03:29 PM

Congrats! Your car looks great and it's a definite upgrade from the MS3

I was gonna get SGM/Coral but ended up with black/coral instead. Long story, but I wouldn't have been in time to get one custom built before the 09 model year production started when SGM was discontinued. I ended up with an off-the-lot auto (bah) BSM. Enjoy your rare color!

jkoral · 08-18-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by fusion01

The rears @ 255 will rub though on the fenders. I bought a 2nd hand 135i with those (albeit Hankooks) and immediately noticed a loud knock on the rear @ a dip, even with only myself and wife in the car - nothing else. I replaced these for Conti Sport Contact 3 245's that also have a less rigid vertical shape, instead curving inwards. No problems. Swear I have heard a slight rub from my 225's @ the front, but nothing worth mentioning. You've not had this issue?

Not to thread jack, but 225/255 is pretty popular with most folks. See http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=480650 for more info.

ken1137 · 08-18-2011, 04:34 PM

Welcome...nice color combo!

infinitekidM2C · 08-18-2011, 04:39 PM

Get yourself a Procede/JB4/Cobb/etc. and you'll really know why we're addicted.

HondaGoneRogue · 08-18-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

Get yourself a Procede/JB4/Cobb/etc. and you'll really know why we're addicted.

+1

And I run a very broad set of 255's (Dunlop Star Specs) and no rub, and I'm lowered on H&R sports.

Welcome to the forum and the community.

I had a turbo Civic (FG) so I am sure we both felt the same sentiments on our test drives.

SurfStar · 08-19-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fusion01

Congrats! The rears @ 255 will rub though on the fenders. I bought a 2nd hand 135i with those (albeit Hankooks) and immediately noticed a loud knock on the rear @ a dip, even with only myself and wife in the car - nothing else. I replaced these for Conti Sport Contact 3 245's that also have a less rigid vertical shape, instead curving inwards. No problems. Swear I have heard a slight rub from my 225's @ the front, but nothing worth mentioning. You've not had this issue? I came from a Golf 5 GTI, and for the last 2 years was waiting patiently for a price drop until I had some luck in my purchase. Enjoy the ride

Nope... no rubbing here.

m_killer · 08-19-2011, 01:49 PM

Wow very nice car indeed. Looks a lot like mine except i have black interior. Congrats on the new ride

Ash83 · 08-19-2011, 04:07 PM

Congrats..

meg180 · 08-19-2011, 04:17 PM

Congrats on the ride

Wolf · 08-19-2011, 04:55 PM

congratz... best color combo on a bimmer... very nice!

doublevanosrc · 08-19-2011, 05:23 PM

Congrats on the new whip, gorgeous color combo!!

llowlife · 08-19-2011, 05:23 PM

Welcome to the forums and hopefully you will notice the "majority" of folks here are not as "bigadicks" as they tend to be on the MS forums. My son has a 10 MS3 and it is a very nice car but he has been flipping on what to do now since he drove the Cobb 135i. He discovered that FWD is "exciting" at that HP. It is a very nice car for a 20 year old though and can haul tires to the AutoX far easier than mine

lithium1330 · 08-19-2011, 05:38 PM

Congrats! My fiancee has a SGM + coral red and loves it. Quick question, is your car lowered? Your car appears to sit lower... And her car has M package.

SurfStar · 08-19-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lithium1330

Congrats! My fiancee has a SGM + coral red and loves it. Quick question, is your car lowered? Your car appears to sit lower... And her car has M package.

Not lowered that I am aware of and wasn't noted by the dealer I bought it from. Interesting you say that though, I have had a couple of random 1 owners come up and ask me the same question. Claim it looks "different".

spellbmw · 08-21-2011, 01:57 AM

And you'll love being part of the onsessed crowd. BTW a friend has a MS3 and loves it. Guess she shouldn't ever drive the 1!

azndunkaddict3d · 08-21-2011, 04:48 AM

Nice ride.....I have SGM/black an I love it.

07-28-2011, 01:38 PM	#1
SurfStar New Member 1 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: North Bay, CA iTrader: (0)	2007 MS3 to 2008 135i - Loving it! I joined 1Addicts a couple months back which helped me discover I must have a 135i. I honestly wasn't even looking for a new car especially since I loved my 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 and it's only a weekend car since I have a company car as a DD. But one lazy Sunday I made the "mistake" of continuning my research of the 135i and then browsing local sellers. Long story short, I ended up at a dealer, test driving, falling in love and by Monday had a deal done, sold the MS3 and never looked back. Now I understand why people are so passionate about their BMW's - well, atleast those who are truly driving enthusiasts. It's an incredible piece of work especially compared to the unruly power of the MS3. I am totally in love and now find myself rubbernecking in parking lots at my own car. So far I have only added the matte black kidney grills and the CPE front tow plate (no plates yet so haven't installed) as well as adding Arc Angels. I also upgraded the rear rubber to Bridgstone Potenza RE760 Sport 255/35/18 while the fronts already had RE050A 225/40/18. Looking forward to future mods and adding the rear carbon fiber spoiler, but most of all want to get this thing to the track and really learn the true art of how to handle this beauty. Love the community and look forward to contributing. Attached Images __________________ 2008 135i - SGM - Coral Red Leather 2012 X3 xDrive35i - Jet Black - Black Leather
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07-28-2011, 01:52 PM	#2
Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Congrats and welcome! __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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07-28-2011, 02:11 PM	#3
RobM23 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 247 Posts Drives: E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Lakes, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [7.80] 2011 BMW 328i [0.00]	Welcome Twin __________________ 08' SGM/CR E82 N54 Active Autowerke/BMW Performance
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07-28-2011, 02:32 PM	#4
KinoBoom Lieutenant 38 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Thanks for sharing your comments. Congrats and welcome!! __________________ 2018 M2
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07-28-2011, 03:33 PM	#5
1SerieStud Brigadier General 183 Rep 3,939 Posts Drives: '11 VO 1M (498 of 740) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (11)	Congratulations and welcome! In my array of cars, I had an MS3 at one point, but fwd + torque steer didn't do it for me
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08-18-2011, 03:16 PM	#6
fusion01 Private First Class 4 Rep 199 Posts Drives: Ford Focus ST: 2.5l /5 cyl Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cape Town South Africa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i / N54 [0.00]	Congrats! The rears @ 255 will rub though on the fenders. I bought a 2nd hand 135i with those (albeit Hankooks) and immediately noticed a loud knock on the rear @ a dip, even with only myself and wife in the car - nothing else. I replaced these for Conti Sport Contact 3 245's that also have a less rigid vertical shape, instead curving inwards. No problems. Swear I have heard a slight rub from my 225's @ the front, but nothing worth mentioning. You've not had this issue? I came from a Golf 5 GTI, and for the last 2 years was waiting patiently for a price drop until I had some luck in my purchase. Enjoy the ride __________________ 135i M-Sport: 240kw & 480nm ATW / 6MT / AW / SR / HK Logic 7 / iDrive / Lumbar Support & Seat Heating / BMW Perf Exhaust, Side Skirts, Grilles, Rotors & Gear Knob / CF Mirrors & Boot Spoiler / gunmetal CSL Reps
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08-18-2011, 03:29 PM	#7
1speedbike Brigadier General 732 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2022 X4 M40i, 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MKE iTrader: (15)	Congrats! Your car looks great and it's a definite upgrade from the MS3 I was gonna get SGM/Coral but ended up with black/coral instead. Long story, but I wouldn't have been in time to get one custom built before the 09 model year production started when SGM was discontinued. I ended up with an off-the-lot auto (bah) BSM. Enjoy your rare color! __________________ 2022 X4 M40i - 2008 135i - 2015 F700GS On Order - 2024 i4 M50 Scruffy's gonna die the way he lived... Mmhm.
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08-18-2011, 04:34 PM	#9
ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	Welcome...nice color combo!
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08-18-2011, 04:39 PM	#10
infinitekidM2C Major General 4207 Rep 5,728 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 M2 COMPETITION [9.50] 2008 135i (my old car) [7.39]	Get yourself a Procede/JB4/Cobb/etc. and you'll really know why we're addicted.
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08-19-2011, 01:49 PM	#13
m_killer Enlisted Member 0 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: montreal iTrader: (0)	Wow very nice car indeed. Looks a lot like mine except i have black interior. Congrats on the new ride
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08-19-2011, 04:07 PM	#14
Ash83 Major 41 Rep 1,177 Posts Drives: 135i & RS5 (SOLD)/ 18 CTS-V Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	Congrats.. __________________ Alpine White, Coral RED , Glacier Silver Aluminum trim, M sport, 6MT, NAV, HiFi, USB-iPod, Bluetooth Performance: JB4\|BMW PE\|DP Cosmetics: BMW Sport Pedals\|Black Kidney Grill
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08-19-2011, 04:17 PM	#15
meg180 Captain 68 Rep 756 Posts Drives: BSM G80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Staten Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the ride __________________ Ring school thread : http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=532926 Istanbul M3/M4 Launch:http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=996360 M3 & M4 European Delivery:http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1135354 M Track Days Barcelona: http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1247927
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08-19-2011, 05:23 PM	#17
doublevanosrc Loves his G20 265 Rep 2,507 Posts Drives: 2020 330ix M sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin. Tx iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW [0.00]	Congrats on the new whip, gorgeous color combo!! __________________ 2020 330ix-Msport Past- 2013 135i 2011 135i
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08-19-2011, 05:23 PM	#18
llowlife Private First Class 6 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 09' 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mn iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the forums and hopefully you will notice the "majority" of folks here are not as "bigadicks" as they tend to be on the MS forums. My son has a 10 MS3 and it is a very nice car but he has been flipping on what to do now since he drove the Cobb 135i. He discovered that FWD is "exciting" at that HP. It is a very nice car for a 20 year old though and can haul tires to the AutoX far easier than mine __________________ 09 135i Cobb e30 tune, VRSF DP's, 7"intercooler, Chargepipe w/ Tial BOV, RB PVC, Wavetrac LSD, KN air filter, More suspension upgrades than I can remember. Alpina tranny flash. I am putting the mods here in case I DO forget. Coming soon to a 135i near you, a one off exhaust and a one off oil cooler.
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08-19-2011, 05:38 PM	#19
lithium1330 Private 3 Rep 63 Posts Drives: fiancee's 135 when she lets me Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: S. FL iTrader: (3)	Congrats! My fiancee has a SGM + coral red and loves it. Quick question, is your car lowered? Your car appears to sit lower... And her car has M package.
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08-21-2011, 01:57 AM	#21
spellbmw Feuertrunken 58 Rep 635 Posts Drives: MY10 135i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1)	Welcome to the land of the obsessed... And you'll love being part of the onsessed crowd. BTW a friend has a MS3 and loves it. Guess she shouldn't ever drive the 1! __________________ Crimson-Coral Red \|Walnut \| iDrive \| Premium & M Sport \| Heated seats \| PDC \|CA \| Premium hi-fi \| BMW SSK & PE \| BSH OCC - Deposit 7/15/2009 - Ordered 9/18 - Production 9/23-30 - Euro Delivery 10/17 - Shipped 11/13 - Oxnard 12/8, Oregon 12/24 & home on 12/30
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08-21-2011, 04:48 AM	#22
azndunkaddict3d Private 9 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Taipei, Taiwan iTrader: (2)	Nice ride.....I have SGM/black an I love it.
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