First Coloradoan to get their 1er

[Powerman]

Originally Posted by Colorob

Took delivery today at 5 - have only driven about 20 miles around town but I am still smiling from ear to ear:thumbup: very happy with the way the Jet Black and black with aluminum interior turned out! John Armstrong at Murray Motors was really a pleasure to work with (he even knocked off $500 from MSRP and threw in floor mats).

I'll take pics tomorrow and post them here. The 6sp is FUN!

Sweet. Congrats.

[Peakrunner]

Right on! Drive it like you stoled it! I will unfortunately have to wait till probably July to get mine. I was able to pickup Schomps last alloted 135. It's scheduled for a May build date.

I have yet the drive the 6sp. Schomp had one for all of a day. LOL. My wife and I have only driven the automagic version, which was still fun.

Cheers!

[Peakrunner]

What are your impressions so far? Pics??

[ramair311]

Originally Posted by Peakrunner

What are your impressions so far? Pics??

I've been waiting to take pics with my digital camera - but I'll snap some with my blackberry today and post.

110 miles total so far - but I have to deliver an RFP down in Pueblo today so I'll have a lot of highway miles under my belt.

My first impressions are all very positive. I am coming from a 2001 biturbo S4 with a chip, exhaust, and coilovers. The 135 feels a bit faster at all speeds - with a quicker throttle response as well. I've stabbed the gas a couple of times in slow corners with TC turned off and the tail will come out I have to confess that I couldn't resist a full throttle drag against a tuned R32 getting onto the highway just hours after picking up the car. I was short-shifting at 5k RPMs but needless to say it handily beat an R32 through 4th gear

The suspension is very well dialed in - takes corners and transitions at speed very well. Although I may decide to lover it just by 1.5 inches or so to get a better look if it won't sacrifice the ride quality.

This car seems to have a lot of street appeal as well - getting looks and comments frequently. I met an investor in a new clear protection company at the auto show who has a Ferrari F430 (which has received the spray on clear bra). He said that his buddy called him and told him that he saw a black 135i with temp tags driving down Colorado blvd and turned to follow it for a bit to check it out (that was me) :thumbup:

I am going to have an estimate and schedule application of that new clear bra technology today - it's at a place called Chip Magic www.chipmagic.biz .

I'll have pictures later tonight -

[Peakrunner]

That's great!!

Thanks for taking the time to post. I'm sure the wait for mine will kill me, or lead to grey hair. All the positive posts make me feel like a kid on the longest Christmas Eve...EVER!

[j_t_heilbrun]

Can't wait to see the pics.

I was just checking dealer inventory and it appears Ralph Schomp has two 135's with manual transmissions a red one and a silver one.

[ramair311]

Ok guys here are some pics - sorry about the crappy quality but it's my cell phone camera.

I learned some things on my 240 mile round trip to Pueblo today:

- The car would benefit from a stiffer suspension and/or lighter wheels and tires. At high speeds - you can feel the centrifical (sp?) force that the heavy run-flat tires create. Lighter tires and a bit firmer suspension would help out in 100MPH+ highway situations. (not that I would EVER do that).

[Bizall]

Looks great man. Congrats again. I can't wait to do a meet in the summer sometime.

[Peakrunner]

Originally Posted by Colorob

I am going to have an estimate and schedule application of that new clear bra technology today - it's at a place called Chip Magic www.chipmagic.biz .

I'll have pictures later tonight -

How much did this cost if you don't mind me asking?

[Bizall]

What % tint did you get?

[ramair311]

Originally Posted by Peakrunner

How much did this cost if you don't mind me asking?

I actually haven't had it done yet. But I was told that it would be about 2k for the front bumper and fenders - more pricey than the traditional methods.

[ramair311]

Originally Posted by Bizall

What % tint did you get?

I got 30% tint -

[erwinCO]

This car is a beast in the mountains. "Hills? what Hills?"

Details: Sport, Premium, Cold Weather package. 35% tint

[jhobbs]

got my 135i coupe from schomp 2 weeks ago.
so far have smoked a porsche(none turbo) and a honda s2000.
was going for a lexus isf but am glad i got the bimmer:roundel:

[Bizall]

What would you guys think for a meet sometime in the summer? July? Possibly Denver or the Springs. Hopefully will have at least 10 by then.

[ramair311]

Originally Posted by jhobbs

got my 135i coupe from schomp 2 weeks ago.
so far have smoked a porsche(none turbo) and a honda s2000.
was going for a lexus isf but am glad i got the bimmer:roundel:

Nice - congrats! Wait until the tuning bug gets you and you install a JB or similar. You'll find yourself grinning ear to ear every time you floor it!

[ramair311]

Originally Posted by Bizall

What would you guys think for a meet sometime in the summer? July? Possibly Denver or the Springs. Hopefully will have at least 10 by then.

Sounds good to me - perhaps somewhere around the Broadmoor Hotel.

[jhobbs]

count me in

[john970]

I'm in too, would like to gauge interest for a track day at pueblo also.

[Bizall]

I would be down for PMP. I meant to make it last season with my bike(now sold) but didn't get a chance to.

[erwinCO]

I'm in. Let me know where and when.