135i Tips and Tricks

cozmicf · 12-06-2016, 09:51 PM

Hi all,

I've just managed to get my hands on a 2011 DCT M-Sport 135i. Being new to the world of BMWs and performance cars in general, I'd like to get some tips and tricks, be it about maintenance, convenient/hidden features, driving tips, cleaning, tracking, car meets (in Melbourne), good repair shops (leaning toward Active Motorwerkes), etc, or anything else you wish you'd known when you first got one.

Cheers,
Rik.

Matticus91 · 12-07-2016, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cozmicf

Hi all,

I've just managed to get my hands on a 2011 DCT M-Sport 135i. Being new to the world of BMWs and performance cars in general, I'd like to get some tips and tricks, be it about maintenance, convenient/hidden features, driving tips, cleaning, tracking, car meets (in Melbourne), good repair shops (leaning toward Active Motorwerkes), etc, or anything else you wish you'd known when you first got one.

Cheers,
Rik.

Welcome to the 1er crew! Check out the Buyer's Thread and the DIY section of the forum. All the tips, tricks, and information you could ever ask for can be found with the search button on this forum!

VRG_135 · 12-07-2016, 12:06 PM

Learn "Launch Mode"!

Esteban · 12-07-2016, 12:14 PM

Congrats and welcome. Post up some pics so we can see your baby. I echo what Matticus91 said about searching this forum. Everything you would ever want to know about the 1 series is here.

swagon · 12-07-2016, 12:18 PM

Owner's manual.

Esteban · 12-07-2016, 12:43 PM

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Owner's manual.

Yep. It's here too, but I think it's only the US version. Don't know what differences there'd be from the Aussie one.

swagon · 12-07-2016, 05:09 PM

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Yep. It's here too, but I think it's only the US version. Don't know what differences there'd be from the Aussie one.

The difference between the US and European version is minimal.

Esteban · 12-07-2016, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

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Originally Posted by swagon

Owner's manual.

Yep. It's here too, but I think it's only the US version. Don't know what differences there'd be from the Aussie one.

The difference between the US and European version is minimal.

Yeah, thought as much.

cozmicf · 12-07-2016, 05:18 PM

Yeah I have been and will continue to scour the threads for more tips and tricks, and last night sat down with the owner's manual and read through some of it. I was hoping for some other insights here, tips that may be scattered all over the internet, personal experiences, and just a more centralised collection of tips. That Buyer's Thread looks great, will have a read through it.

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