AW 135i, Shadowline Grilles, New Style Roundels

xantdieselx · 01-25-2009, 02:50 PM

I got my 135i in July of last year. I never got around to taking photos of it until today (yeah I know). I like mods that are tasteful and subtle. I went with the BMW Shadowline grilles that match the Shadowline trim of the sport package. I also installed a set of the new style roundels and ///M valve caps. Finally, I picked up an OEM trunk floor cover which will save the trunk carpet from taking a beating.

My next mod (besides the JB3) is going to be 18" CSL reps in silver-as soon as someone starts making them in the correct offset that is. If I decide to go with a light tint, I will probably go with gun-metal instead of silver. Hope you enjoy the pix.

-Ant

Bruck · 01-25-2009, 05:44 PM

Can you post the old vs new Roundel. I know i'm new to the bmw camp... but I have no idea what people are talking about when they mention this mod.

Thanks!

Upgrade+ · 01-25-2009, 05:50 PM

looks good.

Kevin The Clean 1 · 01-25-2009, 05:53 PM

xantdieselx,

I agree with you 100% man. I sure wish someone would make a set of 18" (19" looks even better) CSL reps in both silver & gun metal gray with the "correct offset & width." That way we don't need to see it sticking out a tad from those nice fender wells...

xantdieselx · 01-26-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruck

Can you post the old vs new Roundel. I know i'm new to the bmw camp... but I have no idea what people are talking about when they mention this mod.

Thanks!

As soon as I get home, I'll post some pix of the old and new style roundels. In the 2nd pic it's actually the shadow of the contours of the car that make it look dirty. You can see it is actually clean in the first pic.

xantdieselx · 01-26-2009, 05:58 PM

The first pic is of the original roundels the second is the new style.

aznqtboy984 · 01-26-2009, 06:14 PM

Very nice. How is Inskip service department?

xantdieselx · 01-26-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by aznqtboy984

Very nice. How is Inskip service department?

I work for Inskip so I deal with almost every advisor from every brand. Before the 1 I had an Infiniti and although the service was good, it does not compare to the level of service I have gotten from BMW. If you need any type of service done, PM me and I will tell you exactly who to talk to.

Zirenz2006 · 01-26-2009, 07:40 PM

Looks good. Was that picture taken next to the water tower near the Target on Rte 2? Looks familiar!

penny · 01-26-2009, 07:48 PM

The new roundels don't show up as nicely on photo. In person, they make the wheels look much better... at least for the BMW performance wheels. Nice clean wheels btw.

HighQ · 01-27-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by squeak

the new roundels i dont like as much they look crappier

I don't see what's worse about the new roundels, they look bigger and don't have that plastic edge. Looks like an improvement to me, maybe I am missing something.

Gogud · 01-27-2009, 01:04 PM

It depends upon which wheel you have. As used with the standard silver-gray wheels, the old style roundels are not bad. However, against a dark wheel, the gray plastic outer ring of the old style looks cheap and out of place.

xantdieselx · 01-28-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Zirenz2006

Looks good. Was that picture taken next to the water tower near the Target on Rte 2? Looks familiar!

Yes, it's a good spot to pratice your drifts as there is a round-a-bout at the end

BMW_x5_Msport · 01-28-2009, 07:28 PM

nice pics!

aznqtboy984 · 01-28-2009, 08:25 PM

sweet pics

Deda · 01-29-2009, 05:13 AM

sweet snow white pics!

and 1 · 01-29-2009, 08:52 AM

good looks there RI. i have a lot of family down there - what town are you in?

Hoothout · 01-29-2009, 12:30 PM

new emblems ftw

Bruck · 01-29-2009, 01:47 PM

Ok.... I finally see the difference. Next question,

How are they the "new style" roundels if they are not stock on a 2009 135? Which which car do these come OEM ?

KathyFG · 01-29-2009, 06:13 PM

Nice photos- and great color combo (same as mine will be- it is awaiting transport right now). My husband is originally from Riverside RI.

xantdieselx · 01-29-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by and 1

good looks there RI. i have a lot of family down there - what town are you in?

I'm in West Greenwich, just over the Coventry line. I lived in Cranston almost my whole life until just about a year and a half ago.

What part of RI is your family from?

xantdieselx · 01-29-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KathyFG

Nice photos- and great color combo (same as mine will be- it is awaiting transport right now). My husband is originally from Riverside RI.

The wait must be killing you...I know it killed me. At first I was like "No big deal I can wait". After a week of reading up about the car on this site I was going out of my mind.

Once your car is in transit you can actually track the ship it is coming over on.

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xantdieselx Kingslayer 411 Rep 1,479 Posts Drives: 23' M3 Base Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SWFL iTrader: (0)	AW 135i, Shadowline Grilles, New Style Roundels I got my 135i in July of last year. I never got around to taking photos of it until today (yeah I know). I like mods that are tasteful and subtle. I went with the BMW Shadowline grilles that match the Shadowline trim of the sport package. I also installed a set of the new style roundels and ///M valve caps. Finally, I picked up an OEM trunk floor cover which will save the trunk carpet from taking a beating. My next mod (besides the JB3) is going to be 18" CSL reps in silver-as soon as someone starts making them in the correct offset that is. If I decide to go with a light tint, I will probably go with gun-metal instead of silver. Hope you enjoy the pix. -Ant Attached Images
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Kevin The Clean 1 1 New 135i Owner 2 Rep 38 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (0)	xantdieselx, I agree with you 100% man. I sure wish someone would make a set of 18" (19" looks even better) CSL reps in both silver & gun metal gray with the "correct offset & width." That way we don't need to see it sticking out a tad from those nice fender wells...
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xantdieselx Kingslayer 411 Rep 1,479 Posts Drives: 23' M3 Base Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SWFL iTrader: (0)	The first pic is of the original roundels the second is the new style. Attached Images
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penny Captain 43 Rep 829 Posts Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas iTrader: (2)	The new roundels don't show up as nicely on photo. In person, they make the wheels look much better... at least for the BMW performance wheels. Nice clean wheels btw. __________________ '08 135i.
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Gogud Private 15 Rep 86 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	It depends upon which wheel you have. As used with the standard silver-gray wheels, the old style roundels are not bad. However, against a dark wheel, the gray plastic outer ring of the old style looks cheap and out of place.
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Bruck First Lieutenant 30 Rep 362 Posts Drives: 2009 135i MT Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montclair, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Ok.... I finally see the difference. Next question, How are they the "new style" roundels if they are not stock on a 2009 135? Which which car do these come OEM ? __________________ Alpine White E82 135i 6spd Manual Factory Alarm \| Clutch Stop \| Alflugen 18 CS7 Hyper Silver Shadow Blue MK6 GTI 4-Dr DSG Euro OEM Reverse Camera \|
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KathyFG Private First Class 6 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2009 AW 128i coupe 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Aurora, CO iTrader: (0)	Nice photos- and great color combo (same as mine will be- it is awaiting transport right now). My husband is originally from Riverside RI.
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