Forgot How Much I Enjoy Driving My 1

1Pirate · 07-31-2013, 12:23 PM

Since my 135i is not my daily driver I don't get to drive it as much as I would like, but recently due to some travel and other obligations I went almost three weeks without driving the car. Needless to say when I got the chance to get back in the car last weekend I was impressed all over again with how much fun the car is, especially with a few performance mods. Take a 135i add a tune and upgrade the suspension and the car really gets transformed while still maintaining a decent ride. I'm sure you guys who live up north feel the same way if you store your car for the winter when spring comes around and you get to drive the car again.

1descending · 07-31-2013, 01:08 PM

Great color combo and wheels

phobic · 07-31-2013, 01:15 PM

mine was in the shop for some custom body work for 4 weeks, finally got ti back and couldnt stop driving it. definitely understand this feeling and I really don't want to put it away for the winter

1Pirate · 07-31-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 1descending

Great color combo and wheels

Thanks. The wheels are Alufelgen SF-71s in Titanium Gunmetal.

1Pirate · 07-31-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by phobic

mine was in the shop for some custom body work for 4 weeks, finally got ti back and couldnt stop driving it. definitely understand this feeling and I really don't want to put it away for the winter

Although I don't care much for the heat and humidity that comes with summer here in eastern North Carolina, I'm glad we rarely experience snow in the winter months. I'd hate not to be able to drive my 1 year round. So I feel for you guys who live in the Northeast and other parts of the world who have to deal with real winter weather.

Gray_Panther · 07-31-2013, 02:59 PM

Yes I hate storing my 1 away for winter. Even though my GTI is a blast, I just have this huge smile when spring comes and the joy of a new car rushed into me when I step into the 1.

TheSt|G · 07-31-2013, 03:30 PM

Snow tires.

Crisis averted.

phobic · 07-31-2013, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Yes I hate storing my 1 away for winter. Even though my GTI is a blast, I just have this huge smile when spring comes and the joy of a new car rushed into me when I step into the 1.

yeah, Ive got the same feeling with my wrx I drive in the winter.

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Snow tires.

Crisis averted.

I was thinking of trying that, traction control seems pretty spot on with these things so I doubt they're that bad in the winter.

drufe · 07-31-2013, 04:21 PM

Totally agree. I get the same feeling when I come back from 2-3 weeks of business travel where I don't get to drive anything at all and then I get to drive my 1'er. It's such an awesome feeling. I have a fairly long commute to work (about 45 mins each way) and people ask me if I mind it and honestly with this car, I wish it were a little longer sometimes.

gregthegr8 · 07-31-2013, 04:25 PM

The first and most striking thing whenever I get back in my car, after driving some rental corolla or something while out of town is, damn the steering is so stiff and heavy...was it always this heavy? Then I remember why I love this car.

patricksr · 07-31-2013, 04:49 PM

The 135is is pretty fast already...do you really feel the Dinan Stage 2 tune was worth it? Did you upgrade your intercooler and oil cooler per Dinan's suggestions?

Gray_Panther · 07-31-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Snow tires.

Crisis averted.

Sadly, snow tires don't prevent rust.

doublevanosrc · 07-31-2013, 05:47 PM

I feel ya man, I just got my car back after 2 weeks(bump replacement) and I swear it's a honeymoon all over again!! Such an awesome engineered machine!!

1Pirate · 07-31-2013, 10:22 PM

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The 135is is pretty fast already...do you really feel the Dinan Stage 2 tune was worth it? Did you upgrade your intercooler and oil cooler per Dinan's suggestions?

I feel like the Dinan stage 2 tune is worth it. There are other more aggressive tunes available for the 135, but I like the reliability of the Dinan tune and the warranty. Dinan only requires that you upgrade the intercooler and oil cooler if you want the stage 3 upgrade. Stage 2 works fine with the stock intercooler and oil cooler. However, I did upgrade my intercooler to a 5" ETS intercooler.

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1Pirate Captain 54 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Greenville, NC iTrader: (2)	Forgot How Much I Enjoy Driving My 1 Since my 135i is not my daily driver I don't get to drive it as much as I would like, but recently due to some travel and other obligations I went almost three weeks without driving the car. Needless to say when I got the chance to get back in the car last weekend I was impressed all over again with how much fun the car is, especially with a few performance mods. Take a 135i add a tune and upgrade the suspension and the car really gets transformed while still maintaining a decent ride. I'm sure you guys who live up north feel the same way if you store your car for the winter when spring comes around and you get to drive the car again. __________________ 2009 BMW LeMans Blue 135i/Dinan Stage 2 tune/Alufelgen SF-71s/M3 suspension components/Koni Sport adjustable dampers/ETS FMIC/M3 paddle shifters/Alpina B3 TCU flash/VRSF charge pipe Last edited by 1Pirate; 07-31-2013 at 02:15 PM..
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1descending Private 4 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Great color combo and wheels
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phobic Lieutenant 19 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2011 135i coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Woburn, MA iTrader: (3)	mine was in the shop for some custom body work for 4 weeks, finally got ti back and couldnt stop driving it. definitely understand this feeling and I really don't want to put it away for the winter __________________ Phobics Build thread 2011 135i alpine white cruising around Boston.
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Gray_Panther Brigadier General 1555 Rep 3,234 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	Yes I hate storing my 1 away for winter. Even though my GTI is a blast, I just have this huge smile when spring comes and the joy of a new car rushed into me when I step into the 1. __________________ 2012 BMW 128i 6MT Deep Sea Blue Metallic
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TheSt\|G Resident Tamed Racing Driver 298 Rep 4,697 Posts Drives: 911, 130is, E39 M5, E36 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside Philly iTrader: (2)	Snow tires. Crisis averted.
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drufe Private First Class 12 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i Coupe [1.00]	Totally agree. I get the same feeling when I come back from 2-3 weeks of business travel where I don't get to drive anything at all and then I get to drive my 1'er. It's such an awesome feeling. I have a fairly long commute to work (about 45 mins each way) and people ask me if I mind it and honestly with this car, I wish it were a little longer sometimes. __________________ 2011 135i m-sport dct \| cobb ap \| berk street axle back \| tc kline sa coilovers, swift springs \| dinan camber plates \| lci blacklines \| lux angel eyes \| scopione cf front lip and rear diffuser \| bmwp cf rear spoiler and side skirts, apex ec-7 18x8.5 et45; 18x9.5 et58 \| hankook v12 245/35/18f, 265/35/18r w/5 mm spacers \| apex stud conversion kit coming soon: m3 control arms; er charge pipe; cobb fmic
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gregthegr8 Admiral of the Fleet 265 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Cars Usually Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	The first and most striking thing whenever I get back in my car, after driving some rental corolla or something while out of town is, damn the steering is so stiff and heavy...was it always this heavy? Then I remember why I love this car.
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patricksr Enlisted Member 3 Rep 39 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Comp Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: N. CA. iTrader: (0)	The 135is is pretty fast already...do you really feel the Dinan Stage 2 tune was worth it? Did you upgrade your intercooler and oil cooler per Dinan's suggestions?
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doublevanosrc Loves his G20 265 Rep 2,507 Posts Drives: 2020 330ix M sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin. Tx iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW [0.00]	I feel ya man, I just got my car back after 2 weeks(bump replacement) and I swear it's a honeymoon all over again!! Such an awesome engineered machine!! __________________ 2020 330ix-Msport Past- 2013 135i 2011 135i
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