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amk2912 · 10-12-2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 2bob

I also have an auto--which chip do you have ?

SSTT - good for an extra 40 rwkW!

AussieRacer · 10-30-2008, 04:23 AM

Okay after 1 month with the car I finally decided to stick the CF spoiler on. Took me about 3 hours (excluding curing time). I lot of time was waste over taping up the rear end. I suppose cause I hadn't used betalink before I had no idea how running (or not) it was, so I prepared for the worse. I shouldn't have bothered, but I did make the mistake of not removing the tape until all had dried....oh well.

Last two were taken after a polish and wax, so the paint clarity is a bit higher :biggrin:

I really like the look of the spoiler. Looks aggressive without looking like a shopping trolley handle.

I also took this photo a week or so ago when the old and the new were parked together

I've now done over 2150km, and absolutely loving the car. Doesn't feel like it has really loosened up anymore in the last 500km. As noted in the other thread I'm noticing some lag off the line, and still have a cabin full of rattles. Only another few hundred kms more and I'll book it in for the 3000km service.

IBSC · 11-12-2008, 05:52 AM

Transport blocks are fitted to the suspension of all cars that arrive at the dealers.
They do prevent the suspension being damaged during transit.
Removed as part of the pre-delivery process.
I have seen a Perth delivered 1996 E36 come in for a service at 190,000 klms with the transport blocks still in place.

If your dealer has physical posession of the car they should be able to deliver it to you within 24 hours.
The whole pre-delivery process takes about 2 hours in the workshop.

MikeVictor · 11-12-2008, 03:48 PM

Looks good on the blue mate.

Like you I quite like the look of the spoiler, I think it really sets off the rear of the car nicely.

professor · 11-12-2008, 05:13 PM

aussieracer, the spoiler looks good on that color. nice contrast i think. by the way, once my wife trades in her r32 for an e87, looks like we'll have a similar garage! great minds think alike or am i flattering myself....

Alext · 11-13-2008, 12:58 AM

I also find the car lacks response when cold.

2bob · 11-13-2008, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by takahashi

Please please please let me know what you think of the automatic gear box and if there is any power difference from the ECU because of the automatic. I am most interested to know before I order my car.

Taka i have a auto (wife dosent drive manual) and its great.Did a run in the Southern Highlands with Minis and other 135s--paddle shifting once you master it is as quick as manual.Hope this helps.
Bob

AussieRacer · 11-18-2008, 04:21 AM

Thanks guys for the compliments. I'm definitely 100% rapt with the mirrors. Rear spoiler is better than the standard on, but I'm still not sold on the look.

I have a spare damaged CF spoiler (caused by FedEx) that could be patched up and sprayed in LeMans Blue. I actually have a feeling it would look better.

Caduceus · 11-18-2008, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IBSC

Transport blocks are fitted to the suspension of all cars that arrive at the dealers.
They do prevent the suspension being damaged during transit.
Removed as part of the pre-delivery process.

I believe they are also fitted to temporarily raise the height of the suspension to prevent underbody damage when driving on and off the transport ship. The ramp angle can be quite significant depending on the particular port and the tide at the time.

Probably helps getting on and off the truck too.

sayid_jarrah · 12-04-2008, 08:55 PM

these are some hot pictures

AussieRacer · 12-29-2008, 05:47 AM

Since I'm sort of keeping this thread as the running log of my car - my Xmas detail is posted here:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=223630

Since my last update I've done an oil and filter change. Car had done 4200km and the oil looked clean and black.

I replaced the oil with Motul 8100 X-Clean C3 5W-40 (BMW LL-04 approved). It was probably a bit heavier in weight than I was hoping, but it wasn't the easiest finding LL-04 approved oil that wasn't Castrol. Anyway I've had good experiences with Motul oil and brake fluid in my racecar so I thought I'd give it a go. As it turns out the engine oil now runs around 10 degrees cooler under normal conditions and about 5 degrees cooler when under "duress". I wasn't expecting that, and for $150 all up it seems like cheap engine insurance.

Tip for those changing oil themselves: yes you need a deflector in place to stop the oil getting above the underbody covers, but be prepared for splash back as the oil hits that deflector real hard..... I learnt the hard way

10-30-2008, 04:23 AM	#68
AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	Okay after 1 month with the car I finally decided to stick the CF spoiler on. Took me about 3 hours (excluding curing time). I lot of time was waste over taping up the rear end. I suppose cause I hadn't used betalink before I had no idea how running (or not) it was, so I prepared for the worse. I shouldn't have bothered, but I did make the mistake of not removing the tape until all had dried....oh well. Last two were taken after a polish and wax, so the paint clarity is a bit higher :biggrin: I really like the look of the spoiler. Looks aggressive without looking like a shopping trolley handle. I also took this photo a week or so ago when the old and the new were parked together I've now done over 2150km, and absolutely loving the car. Doesn't feel like it has really loosened up anymore in the last 500km. As noted in the other thread I'm noticing some lag off the line, and still have a cabin full of rattles. Only another few hundred kms more and I'll book it in for the 3000km service. __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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11-12-2008, 05:52 AM	#69
IBSC New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2008 iTrader: (0)	Transport blocks are fitted to the suspension of all cars that arrive at the dealers. They do prevent the suspension being damaged during transit. Removed as part of the pre-delivery process. I have seen a Perth delivered 1996 E36 come in for a service at 190,000 klms with the transport blocks still in place. If your dealer has physical posession of the car they should be able to deliver it to you within 24 hours. The whole pre-delivery process takes about 2 hours in the workshop. __________________ Darren Mitchell Independent BMW Service Centre 2/5 Hydro Rise, Bibra Lake Western Australia, 6163, Australia Telephone: 0404 628 738 International: +61 404 628 738 service@independentbmwservicecentre.com [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Current Drives: 1989 BMW ETURDY 318i M40 - Bog Stock Standard 2008 Honda Civic Sport (Missus) Waiting On: Lotto win PLEASE TRY TO REMEMBER, WE DONT MAKE THEM AND WE DONT BREAK THEM, WE JUST FIX THEM :iono:
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11-12-2008, 03:48 PM	#70
MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	Looks good on the blue mate. Like you I quite like the look of the spoiler, I think it really sets off the rear of the car nicely.
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11-12-2008, 05:13 PM	#71
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	aussieracer, the spoiler looks good on that color. nice contrast i think. by the way, once my wife trades in her r32 for an e87, looks like we'll have a similar garage! great minds think alike or am i flattering myself....
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11-13-2008, 12:58 AM	#72
Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	I also find the car lacks response when cold.
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11-18-2008, 04:21 AM	#74
AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys for the compliments. I'm definitely 100% rapt with the mirrors. Rear spoiler is better than the standard on, but I'm still not sold on the look. I have a spare damaged CF spoiler (caused by FedEx) that could be patched up and sprayed in LeMans Blue. I actually have a feeling it would look better. __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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12-04-2008, 08:55 PM	#76
sayid_jarrah New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0)	these are some hot pictures
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12-29-2008, 05:47 AM	#77
AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	Xmas detail Since I'm sort of keeping this thread as the running log of my car - my Xmas detail is posted here: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=223630 Since my last update I've done an oil and filter change. Car had done 4200km and the oil looked clean and black. I replaced the oil with Motul 8100 X-Clean C3 5W-40 (BMW LL-04 approved). It was probably a bit heavier in weight than I was hoping, but it wasn't the easiest finding LL-04 approved oil that wasn't Castrol. Anyway I've had good experiences with Motul oil and brake fluid in my racecar so I thought I'd give it a go. As it turns out the engine oil now runs around 10 degrees cooler under normal conditions and about 5 degrees cooler when under "duress". I wasn't expecting that, and for $150 all up it seems like cheap engine insurance. Tip for those changing oil themselves: yes you need a deflector in place to stop the oil getting above the underbody covers, but be prepared for splash back as the oil hits that deflector real hard..... I learnt the hard way __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces... Last edited by AussieRacer; 01-30-2009 at 09:30 PM..
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