2013 135is owners discussion and photos thread!

CAVU · 06-30-2013, 11:59 AM

I'm new to these boards but have already found them to be very helpful! I ordered my new 135is on June 20 and it is now 'in production'. If all goes well, PCD will be during the second week of August. I can't wait!

Arrrrmatey · 06-30-2013, 12:10 PM

Thanks for the center console / shifter pics guys ... that clears up a question I had!

bp-plickner · 06-30-2013, 12:18 PM

rik, you must be close to one of the last 135is..

Here are some pics of my new Mineral Grey 135is. Pick it up just yesterday.

owen2001 · 06-30-2013, 12:25 PM

Spectacular photos. I'm going to have to put my iPhone away re-do mine w/ a real camera now

Section147 · 06-30-2013, 12:59 PM

Welcome to all of the new "is" members here.

Congrats and prepare for the ride of your lives...

CAVU · 06-30-2013, 04:36 PM

BP, first of all, congratulations on your new 135is!! I chose Mineral Gray as well. BTW, your tint looks great ... may I ask the shade of your tint? Perhaps 20%?

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Originally Posted by bp-plickner

rik, you must be close to one of the last 135is..

When I was ready to plunk down my deposit, my dealer told me that east coast dealer build allocations for the 135is were gone, they had to trade with a west coast dealer to get one of the handful of remaining build allocations.

-- Rick

owen2001 · 06-30-2013, 04:48 PM

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When I was ready to plunk down my deposit, my dealer told me that east coast dealer build allocations for the 135is were gone, they had to trade with a west coast dealer to get one of the handful of remaining build allocations.

-- Rick

Rick - How recently did your dealer tell you this? Just curious because I was told by two dealers that there weren't any west coast allocations remaining. This was about 10 days ago. That's why I headed east and lucked out. Not sure if I can verify the accuracy of their statements - maybe they just didn't want to deal w/ a special order.

CAVU · 06-30-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by owen2001

Rick - How recently did your dealer tell you this? Just curious because I was told by two dealers that there weren't any west coast allocations remaining. This was about 10 days ago. That's why I headed east and lucked out. Not sure if I can verify the accuracy of their statements - maybe they just didn't want to deal w/ a special order.

My dealer told me on June 18 that US build allocations had just about dried up and they would need to trade with a West coast dealer in order to get one. Fortunately, I had already made the decision to purchase, so the build allocation situation didn't have any effect on the timing of the deal.

bp-plickner · 06-30-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rikMsport

BP, first of all, congratulations on your new 135is!! I chose Mineral Gray as well. BTW, your tint looks great ... may I ask the shade of your tint? Perhaps 20%?

-- Rick

It's a 35% tint. Arizona allows up to 33%. This tint is just about right for me here in the southern AZ desert. I don't think I would want it any darker.

I hope your wait isn't any where close to the 10 and a half weeks I had.

Welcome to the Mineral Grey Club. I Think Captain gregthegr8 is the residing pres.

gregthegr8 · 06-30-2013, 05:47 PM

I feel more like the treasurer. If I were the pres, I'd have exclusive blue stitching. =P

Interesting to see your tint at 35% because i really struggled deciding between a ceramic 30%, ceramic 40% or typical 35%. Went with the 30% cause I wanted the ceramic tint and for the first week or so I worried it was a bit dark for my tastes.

Gotta love being in the MGC (mineral grey club), though we're trying to not add any new members cause I fear we're growing too quickly and want to stay exclusive.

Now I'm wondering though if I have those two additional stickers somewhere in my books or something.

bp-plickner · 06-30-2013, 05:53 PM

I saw a small plastic bag in my glove box that I almost trashed, but the little metal plaque caught my attention. Close call. Hope you find it

gregthegr8 · 06-30-2013, 06:02 PM

Hmm, I'll have to go look in there as I haven't looked to see what's even in my glovebox since I got the car and need to get the OBDI cover out of there and put it back on. Thanks for the heads up.

One day by the way, you'll have to take yours up to Sedona for some amazing scenic shots, unless I beat you to the punch. Got some great ones of my old 135 in 2009 and this will be one of the rare times I'll accept a non-IS picture in this thread. O=)

Greg FEightytwo · 06-30-2013, 07:44 PM

Here is mine half way done.. Ditched the 313's and went with VMR 19s / lowered on 1.5 springs / Intake / Charge pipe/ FMIC / still looking for a tune that will boost me a few more pounds... Any ideas? A guy at my dealership is running jb4 on 335is but they are n54... I looked and they have N55 will that work?

G

Kouper · 06-30-2013, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bp-plickner

I saw a small plastic bag in my glove box that I almost trashed, but the little metal plaque caught my attention. Close call. Hope you find it

I have the sticker under the hood only. No "BMW Power Performance Kit" emblem or "programming update" sticker under the hood or in the door jamb -- and not even in a baggie containing them in the glove box.

Well, it's clear they failed to train the BMW VPC/VDC on consistent installation and identification of the PPK for the 135is. We've seen: 1) no stickers of any kind, 2) sticker under the hood only, 3) sticker under the hood and in door jamb, and 4) sticker under the hood, PPK emblem and even a gray colored air cleaner cover on one. As long as it actually HAS the PPK2 installed, I guess we are all good....

WillisW555 · 06-30-2013, 10:11 PM

I got the sticker in a baggie. I put it with the manual in the trunk.

bp-plickner · 06-30-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gs135is

Here is mine half way done.. Ditched the 313's and went with VMR 19s / lowered on 1.5 springs / Intake / Charge pipe/ FMIC / still looking for a tune that will boost me a few more pounds... Any ideas? A guy at my dealership is running jb4 on 335is but they are n54... I looked and they have N55 will that work?

G

Your getting into it. I must resist the urge to mod.

Greg, nice photo even if it shouldn't be here

Kouper, some one must have a big pile of PPK2 stickers some where. Maybe they will turn up?

Chunner · 06-30-2013, 11:19 PM

I had both.. It should be the same... I feel like I have to crawl out of them.

Greg FEightytwo · 06-30-2013, 11:30 PM

My 1 is an IS.... I just dumped the wheels.. With the extra power I needed wider wheels and tires.. I love the new ones..

These were the beginning photos...

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Originally Posted by bp-plickner

Your getting into it. I must resist the urge to mod.

Greg, nice photo even if it shouldn't be here

Kouper, some one must have a big pile of PPK2 stickers some where. Maybe they will turn up?

phobic · 07-01-2013, 07:20 AM

love those 313s on the is, so clean.

tpm17 · 07-02-2013, 05:47 PM

Glad Greg decided to part ways with his 313's! To my benefit! The first comment I received once the wheels were installed on my '09 SMG was how clean the car looked with them! Greg you're a stand up guy! Can't thank you enough! One of the most fair people I've ever dealt with!

mb135is · 07-02-2013, 06:14 PM

Greg what the hell wheels are on your car?!?!?!?!

gregthegr8 · 07-02-2013, 06:25 PM

I keep thinking you guys are talking about ME! Granted, while those 19" VMRs look good, I love the 313s so if I wanted 19s might have gone the 19" versions you can get for the 335is, though I don't know if they would fit our car due to offsets, etc.

Rest assured, my 313s are still on mine in case anyone thought they were talking about THIS Greg.

<-------

Not sure there's enough room for 2 IS-wielding Gregs around here (stares at him with evil eye). Just kidding.

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CAVU Captain 151 Rep 929 Posts Drives: '16 F87 M2 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Waiting for my new 135is! I'm new to these boards but have already found them to be very helpful! I ordered my new 135is on June 20 and it is now 'in production'. If all goes well, PCD will be during the second week of August. I can't wait!
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Arrrrmatey Private 7 Rep 52 Posts Drives: '13 135is Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the center console / shifter pics guys ... that clears up a question I had! __________________ '13 135is\|LeMans\|N55/PPK2\|DCT '09 328i (sold) '97 Jeep Wrangler\|TJ\|4.0L\|5M
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06-30-2013, 12:18 PM	#751
bp-plickner Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 265 Posts Drives: Mineral Grey M235i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Tucson iTrader: (0)	rik, you must be close to one of the last 135is.. Here are some pics of my new Mineral Grey 135is. Pick it up just yesterday. Last edited by bp-plickner; 06-30-2013 at 12:36 PM..
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06-30-2013, 12:25 PM	#752
owen2001 Lieutenant 28 Rep 454 Posts Drives: 2013 135is Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (11)	Spectacular photos. I'm going to have to put my iPhone away re-do mine w/ a real camera now
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06-30-2013, 05:47 PM	#758
gregthegr8 Admiral of the Fleet 265 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Cars Usually Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	I feel more like the treasurer. If I were the pres, I'd have exclusive blue stitching. =P Interesting to see your tint at 35% because i really struggled deciding between a ceramic 30%, ceramic 40% or typical 35%. Went with the 30% cause I wanted the ceramic tint and for the first week or so I worried it was a bit dark for my tastes. Gotta love being in the MGC (mineral grey club), though we're trying to not add any new members cause I fear we're growing too quickly and want to stay exclusive. Now I'm wondering though if I have those two additional stickers somewhere in my books or something.
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bp-plickner Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 265 Posts Drives: Mineral Grey M235i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Tucson iTrader: (0)	I saw a small plastic bag in my glove box that I almost trashed, but the little metal plaque caught my attention. Close call. Hope you find it
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gregthegr8 Admiral of the Fleet 265 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Cars Usually Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	Hmm, I'll have to go look in there as I haven't looked to see what's even in my glovebox since I got the car and need to get the OBDI cover out of there and put it back on. Thanks for the heads up. One day by the way, you'll have to take yours up to Sedona for some amazing scenic shots, unless I beat you to the punch. Got some great ones of my old 135 in 2009 and this will be one of the rare times I'll accept a non-IS picture in this thread. O=) Last edited by gregthegr8; 07-02-2013 at 07:45 PM..
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06-30-2013, 07:44 PM	#761
Greg FEightytwo Major 1313 Rep 1,183 Posts Drives: BMW GT4 M4 and X5M Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (2)	Here is mine Here is mine half way done.. Ditched the 313's and went with VMR 19s / lowered on 1.5 springs / Intake / Charge pipe/ FMIC / still looking for a tune that will boost me a few more pounds... Any ideas? A guy at my dealership is running jb4 on 335is but they are n54... I looked and they have N55 will that work? G Attached Images
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06-30-2013, 10:11 PM	#763
WillisW555 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 135is Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South San Francisco iTrader: (0)	I got the sticker in a baggie. I put it with the manual in the trunk.
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06-30-2013, 11:19 PM	#765
Chunner Captain 153 Rep 964 Posts Drives: BMW 135is \| #341/586 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New York iTrader: (1) Garage List '13 BMW 135is #341/586 [9.50]	I had both.. It should be the same... I feel like I have to crawl out of them. __________________ 2013 BMW 135is Coupe \| Dinan Stage 3 \| M3 Subframe Bushings \| Dinan Monoball Joints \| Dinan Toe Links \| 1M Strut Bar \| MPS AS/3 - VMR 710's 18x8.5 ET45 / 18x9.5 ET50 \| MPSS - BMW 313's 18x7.5 / 18x8.5 \| Min Grey, Savanna \| Prem, Tech \| DCT \| Beast #341/586 \| *2021 BMW X7 M50i \| Alpine White \| Children Hauler*
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07-01-2013, 07:20 AM	#767
phobic Lieutenant 19 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2011 135i coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Woburn, MA iTrader: (3)	love those 313s on the is, so clean.
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tpm17 Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X1 35i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dobbs Ferry, NY iTrader: (1)	Glad Greg decided to part ways with his 313's! To my benefit! The first comment I received once the wheels were installed on my '09 SMG was how clean the car looked with them! Greg you're a stand up guy! Can't thank you enough! One of the most fair people I've ever dealt with!
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07-02-2013, 06:14 PM	#769
mb135is Captain 89 Rep 912 Posts Drives: '13 135is #180/586 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Greg what the hell wheels are on your car?!?!?!?! __________________ E82 '13 135is - Space Gray/Coral Red, 6 MT, Heated Seats, 50% tint, clear bra, BMW Perf. Grilles, BMW Perf. CF Diffuser - #180/586
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gregthegr8 Admiral of the Fleet 265 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Cars Usually Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	I keep thinking you guys are talking about ME! Granted, while those 19" VMRs look good, I love the 313s so if I wanted 19s might have gone the 19" versions you can get for the 335is, though I don't know if they would fit our car due to offsets, etc. Rest assured, my 313s are still on mine in case anyone thought they were talking about THIS Greg. <------- Not sure there's enough room for 2 IS-wielding Gregs around here (stares at him with evil eye). Just kidding.
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