Introduction: BSM 130i

Broady · 10-17-2011, 07:15 PM

Hi all,

Just a quick introduction. My name is Chris.

After four and a half years of owning this marvellous beast, I needed something more practical.

I looked around at a couple Golf GTIs, MK5 and MK6, but they were quite boring to drive. I started hunting for a 130i within my budget, and came across a great buy, I think.

It's a 2006, with a tad over 48,000km.

Not many plans for it: a set of 18s (still trying to decide) wrapped in some sticky rubber. I don't plan to modify this car anywhere near as much as the MX-5, I suspect I'll sell it a couple years down the track.

It's a wonderful car: it does everything I want it to. It's quick, comfortable, handles pretty well, and most importantly... can store my road bike without even taking any wheels off!

After hours of detailing over the weekend, I think it finally looks pretty good. Here's the results of my detail session:

ansch · 10-17-2011, 07:43 PM

clean

welcome

p.s. nothing handles like the MkI mx5 though

RaihaX · 10-17-2011, 07:47 PM

congrats on the purchase mate

Looking clean

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broady

I don't plan to modify this car anywhere near as much as the MX-5

Famous last word

Rivenscyr · 10-17-2011, 07:49 PM

Congrats on the purchase.

your mx5 looks familiar, off jdmst right?

Honny · 10-17-2011, 07:53 PM

Nice car! Throw some 261s, they complement the hatch really well! Oh and I love your mx5 too.

RaihaX · 10-17-2011, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honny

Nice car! Throw some 261s, they complement the hatch really well! Oh and I love your mx5 too.

got some 261s for sale if you are interested

130iguy · 10-17-2011, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaihaX

Famous last word

luckily the price to improvement ratio makes most mods a poor financial decision = deterrant

tips: wheels, suspension mods, tyres

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rivenscyr

your mx5 looks familiar, off jdmst right?

x2

i do believe you are correct

TimMc · 10-17-2011, 08:09 PM

Nice.
Welcome!

janus77 · 10-17-2011, 08:09 PM

noticed the kerb rash on the wheels.. in case you're interested i was researching how to repair wheels yesterday, this seems to be the way to go.

http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/w...uff-repair.htm

Nice ride dude.

130iguy · 10-17-2011, 08:14 PM

also PM me with any queries, i have done a lot of reading/qustion asking in the past and could probably answer most of your tuning related Q's

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 10-17-2011, 09:07 PM

Nice clean ride.

Get some 18s

... (and number plate frames

)

Zuzu · 10-17-2011, 09:59 PM

Welcome to the forum.. Nothing like a clean BSM..

JB4-335 · 10-17-2011, 11:00 PM

Welcome aboard mate. Looks good.

skyscraper_g80 · 10-17-2011, 11:44 PM

Welcome! Good to have another BSM 130i member join

BMW86 · 10-17-2011, 11:57 PM

Welcome

alik01 · 10-18-2011, 12:22 AM

Welcome! Lovely car!

130iWanted · 10-18-2011, 01:57 AM

Congrats and welcome!

ippykaye · 10-18-2011, 02:31 AM

Nice rides mate, welcome! Very clean- nothing beats a clean black car. I think a set of 18s would suit the car perfectly.

Where were those photos taken? Looks like Homebush Bay....I only say that because I was there yesterday

10-17-2011, 07:15 PM	#1
Broady Private 5 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 130i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Introduction: BSM 130i Hi all, Just a quick introduction. My name is Chris. After four and a half years of owning this marvellous beast, I needed something more practical. I looked around at a couple Golf GTIs, MK5 and MK6, but they were quite boring to drive. I started hunting for a 130i within my budget, and came across a great buy, I think. It's a 2006, with a tad over 48,000km. Not many plans for it: a set of 18s (still trying to decide) wrapped in some sticky rubber. I don't plan to modify this car anywhere near as much as the MX-5, I suspect I'll sell it a couple years down the track. It's a wonderful car: it does everything I want it to. It's quick, comfortable, handles pretty well, and most importantly... can store my road bike without even taking any wheels off! After hours of detailing over the weekend, I think it finally looks pretty good. Here's the results of my detail session:
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10-17-2011, 07:43 PM	#2
ansch Captain 33 Rep 645 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (1)	clean welcome p.s. nothing handles like the MkI mx5 though
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10-17-2011, 07:49 PM	#4
Rivenscyr Captain 25 Rep 958 Posts Drives: muzza-tastic cruiser Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: george st iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the purchase. your mx5 looks familiar, off jdmst right?
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10-17-2011, 07:53 PM	#5
Honny Captain 28 Rep 771 Posts Drives: Something Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	Nice car! Throw some 261s, they complement the hatch really well! Oh and I love your mx5 too.
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10-17-2011, 08:09 PM	#8
TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Nice. Welcome!
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10-17-2011, 08:09 PM	#9
janus77 Lieutenant 36 Rep 526 Posts Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	noticed the kerb rash on the wheels.. in case you're interested i was researching how to repair wheels yesterday, this seems to be the way to go. http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/w...uff-repair.htm Nice ride dude. __________________ 125i, stick shift, M pack w/ 18's, 225/255 Z1's, saphire black, BMW CF rear spoiler, black interior, Midnight tint, business nav, sunroof, Injen intake, H&R sways.
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10-17-2011, 08:14 PM	#10
130iguy I'm Riley, I'm awesome 30 Rep 696 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Comp Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Qld, Australia iTrader: (0)	also PM me with any queries, i have done a lot of reading/qustion asking in the past and could probably answer most of your tuning related Q's __________________ Do it properly the first time.
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10-17-2011, 09:07 PM	#11
Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 808 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	Nice clean ride. Get some 18s ... (and number plate frames )
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10-17-2011, 09:59 PM	#12
Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the forum.. Nothing like a clean BSM..
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10-17-2011, 11:00 PM	#13
JB4-335 Brigadier General 168 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: E92 BSM & E70 AW Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (1)	Welcome aboard mate. Looks good.
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10-17-2011, 11:44 PM	#14
skyscraper_g80 First Lieutenant 371 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 Competition xDrive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 Competi ... [0.00] 2006 BMW 130i M-Sport [8.50] 2007 BMW 335i M-Sport [10.00]	Welcome! Good to have another BSM 130i member join __________________ IG: skyscraper_g80
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Welcome
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10-18-2011, 12:22 AM	#16
alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	Welcome! Lovely car! __________________
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10-18-2011, 01:57 AM	#17
130iWanted Captain Slow 17 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2016 X3 xDrive20D Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Congrats and welcome!
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10-18-2011, 02:31 AM	#18
ippykaye Lieutenant 9 Rep 455 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Nice rides mate, welcome! Very clean- nothing beats a clean black car. I think a set of 18s would suit the car perfectly. Where were those photos taken? Looks like Homebush Bay....I only say that because I was there yesterday
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