My white shark!!!

BForbes · 01-22-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by NOLEimit

You had to copy my AW huh :biggrin: Well now I guess there will be atleast two AW white in Orlando. What other specs did you go with? 135 or 128?

correction. There will be 3...lol I've been a AW advocate on here for about a year now.

imported_sbw · 01-22-2008, 02:38 PM

Very nice pics! Nice car!

romka7 · 01-22-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NOLEimit

You had to copy my AW huh :biggrin: Well now I guess there will be atleast two AW white in Orlando. What other specs did you go with? 135 or 128?

Its a 135i with sport package, comfort access, and power seats. Now AW! When is yours scheduled to arrive? Mine is mid August.

NOLEimit · 01-22-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by romka7

Its a 135i with sport package, comfort access, and power seats. Now AW! When is yours scheduled to arrive? Mine is mid August.

Mine should hopefully be here at launch. It is currently in production and should be completed this week according to the BMW hotline.

Yours is mid August? Is that the earliest they could get you an allocation? Or did you push it out that far? Weren't you battling with Field's last week over getting your production number?

romka7 · 01-22-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by NOLEimit

Mine should hopefully be here at launch. It is currently in production and should be completed this week according to the BMW hotline.

Yours is mid August? Is that the earliest they could get you an allocation? Or did you push it out that far? Weren't you battling with Field's last week over getting your production number?

Sorry, its April, not August. I was battling with them. Decided to keep my order with them, as apparently you can't get courtesy cars if you are not their customer (might be BS). Dealer in Ocala had one allocation left. I will be out of the country most of March and beginning of April so mid April delivery worked for me. I was pissed more than anything at them.

xanthopoulos · 01-24-2008, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Advevo

Yes i have xenons

I go for eibach prokit springs if youre a trackjunky go for coilover set. But i have a 130i race car already so no need there.
I have a shorter final gear and lsd
I go for 225/40 tires on front with 10mm spacers and ad some camber
or maybe buy a set of rear wheels with 245 all round.

thats about it.

The car is perfect.

Advevo, how does the lsd work with the EDL?

Thud · 01-24-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by romka7

Sorry, its April, not August.

Good you almost gave me a heart attack since I just ordered yesterday.

spudw · 01-24-2008, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Advevo

More pictures here

http://www.marknauta.nl/bmw135i.php

Advevo, any chance these shots could be available in a slightly higher res (1024 or higher). Using one for wallpaper, but its a little grainy. Thanks!

BForbes · 01-24-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by spudwest

Advevo, any chance these shots could be available in a slightly higher res (1024 or higher). Using one for wallpaper, but its a little grainy. Thanks!

They worked fine as a wallpaper for me!!

ChrisK · 01-24-2008, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by onehots2k

They worked fine as a wallpaper for me!!

Not on my screen (1680x1050) :smile:

spudw · 01-24-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by onehots2k

They worked fine as a wallpaper for me!!

Yes, Comodore 64s don't ask for much :thumbup: My resolution is 1024x1280.

Advevo's shots are IMO the best so far for the 135i... Can't handle anymore of BMW's Sedona red PS-enhanced launch shots...

BForbes · 01-24-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by spudwest

Yes, Comodore 64s don't ask for much :thumbup: My resolution is 1024x1280.

Advevo's shots are IMO the best so far for the 135i... Can't handle anymore of BMW's Sedona red PS-enhanced launch shots...

I went to walgreens to print them out on photo paper. I need some kind of inspiration around here. It goes on my fridge. They are by far the BEST photos of the car. Advevo game me permission to whore them out whereever too. Great guy.

spudw · 01-24-2008, 11:27 AM

^ Good idea. I could use one under my desk blotter.

I soooo need to buy this car...

slymen · 01-24-2008, 12:32 PM

Cool pics, great if you could share the interior. anyways, congrats!!

WAY · 02-11-2008, 10:03 AM

Advevo, tell me more about your intented setup for this car. I want to use this car for a mixture of road and track and eventually converting it into a track car. But in the mean time, what do you suggest as a set up? 245's all around? 235 front 255 rears and thicker rear bars (that is if you think the rear needs more grip)? 225s at the front? I hate understeerer on the track. Just annoys me. What would you suggest?

Advevo · 02-11-2008, 03:58 PM

front rims are 7.5 J de widest tire is 225 you can mount which sits stil nicely on the rim.

The best is to mount 8.5j on front and go for 245 allround or 235 on fronts.

I use my car daily so i am not going to extreme

First thing i am going to do is mount eibach pro kit springs.
Second is a Drexler limited slip diff.
10mm a side wider on front track.
When my 215 front weared out i am going to mount 225 on org front rims.
Get more camber on front like 1.5 to 2 degree that s the compromise between road and track.
little toe out front.
little toe in rear.

Thats about it.

SA135i · 02-12-2008, 07:48 AM

Advevo, you have been awfully quite. Please give us an indepth driving perspective report back now that you have had about 1 month driving the car.

Advevo · 02-12-2008, 09:19 AM

What can i say.

I am happy with the car. Engine has lots of lowdown torque. The only thing i am concerned about is the engine temps. I was doing 260km an hour with the car and the oil temps already went above 120 degrees. The outside temp was about 8 degrees. So imagine a trackday with 20 degrees outside temps.

I am curios how you guys go with this car on hot trackdays with semi slicks on etc.

My other car 130i 3 doors can drive all day on track Oil temp doesn t exceed above 120 degrees.

the 130i has proven itself now the 135i.

SA135i · 02-12-2008, 09:40 AM

Oh oh, that is going to cause some consternation amongst the trackers.....

:eyebulge:

.

Apart from the temp issue, how does it compare to your experience in the 130?

WAY · 02-12-2008, 10:13 AM

Advevo, thanks for the setup advice. I will probably put 225's or 235's on the front, as I will be getting wider after market wheels.

Just curious, do you have the oil cooler in your car? That temperature is going to be a concern for someone who lives in a warm country and intend to track his car regularly (that would be me!).

Advevo · 02-12-2008, 10:47 AM

135 pulls away in low revs from the 130i. But the 130i is more agile in cornering. 135i is the better alrounder. Power fun factor goes to 135i.

My concern is oil temps with the 135i on trackdays. If the car stands out on track without any problems then i am satisfied. My car has an oil cooler. Just checked it.

SA135i · 02-12-2008, 10:52 AM

Thanks for the update Advevo, much appreciated. Not sure the answer is what we wanted to hear in terms of the overall handling/agility, but good to hear the overall verdict is in favour of the 135.

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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Advevo, tell me more about your intented setup for this car. I want to use this car for a mixture of road and track and eventually converting it into a track car. But in the mean time, what do you suggest as a set up? 245's all around? 235 front 255 rears and thicker rear bars (that is if you think the rear needs more grip)? 225s at the front? I hate understeerer on the track. Just annoys me. What would you suggest?
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Advevo Banned 581 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: M2 Competition, E30 M3 DTM Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Country where the taxes are too high!! iTrader: (0)	front rims are 7.5 J de widest tire is 225 you can mount which sits stil nicely on the rim. The best is to mount 8.5j on front and go for 245 allround or 235 on fronts. I use my car daily so i am not going to extreme First thing i am going to do is mount eibach pro kit springs. Second is a Drexler limited slip diff. 10mm a side wider on front track. When my 215 front weared out i am going to mount 225 on org front rims. Get more camber on front like 1.5 to 2 degree that s the compromise between road and track. little toe out front. little toe in rear. Thats about it.
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Advevo Banned 581 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: M2 Competition, E30 M3 DTM Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Country where the taxes are too high!! iTrader: (0)	What can i say. I am happy with the car. Engine has lots of lowdown torque. The only thing i am concerned about is the engine temps. I was doing 260km an hour with the car and the oil temps already went above 120 degrees. The outside temp was about 8 degrees. So imagine a trackday with 20 degrees outside temps. I am curios how you guys go with this car on hot trackdays with semi slicks on etc. My other car 130i 3 doors can drive all day on track Oil temp doesn t exceed above 120 degrees. the 130i has proven itself now the 135i.
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SA135i First Lieutenant 14 Rep 333 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Oh oh, that is going to cause some consternation amongst the trackers.....:eyebulge:. Apart from the temp issue, how does it compare to your experience in the 130? __________________ "But don't be surprised if you completely forget about your passengers when driving this car. You will be mesmerised by the feel of the fat, well-weighted steering wheel in your hands, the sound from the specially tuned exhaust, and the in-gear acceleration that will have you grinning like a loon...." TopCar magazine (SA)
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Advevo, thanks for the setup advice. I will probably put 225's or 235's on the front, as I will be getting wider after market wheels. Just curious, do you have the oil cooler in your car? That temperature is going to be a concern for someone who lives in a warm country and intend to track his car regularly (that would be me!).
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Advevo Banned 581 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: M2 Competition, E30 M3 DTM Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Country where the taxes are too high!! iTrader: (0)	135 pulls away in low revs from the 130i. But the 130i is more agile in cornering. 135i is the better alrounder. Power fun factor goes to 135i. My concern is oil temps with the 135i on trackdays. If the car stands out on track without any problems then i am satisfied. My car has an oil cooler. Just checked it.
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SA135i First Lieutenant 14 Rep 333 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the update Advevo, much appreciated. Not sure the answer is what we wanted to hear in terms of the overall handling/agility, but good to hear the overall verdict is in favour of the 135. __________________ "But don't be surprised if you completely forget about your passengers when driving this car. You will be mesmerised by the feel of the fat, well-weighted steering wheel in your hands, the sound from the specially tuned exhaust, and the in-gear acceleration that will have you grinning like a loon...." TopCar magazine (SA)
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