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      10-30-2013, 08:11 AM   #1
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Talking My little 125i Coupe

Just to present you my little Coupe from Paris
It's a 04/2010 125i with N52 engine.
Non M Sport Package but with few mods...
Just to be discreet because I live in a sporty suburb
I love it

* M3 Steering Wheel
* BMW Performance Gear Shift
* BMW Performance Handbrake
* BMW Performance Exhaust
* Electric Sport Seats
* BMW Professional Radio w/ Bluetooth & USB
* BMW Styling 264 Wheels
* Bilstein B12 Pro Kit Suspensions
* Integrated ScanGauge II

















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      10-30-2013, 08:26 AM   #2
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Nice and clean... Thank goodness you didn't paint your wheels black like just about everyone else.

And I really like the cloth seats... Wish we had that option here in the States.
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      10-30-2013, 01:23 PM   #3
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Thanks bmw1racer
I don't like leather seats because it slips all the time and it's too hot when the sun shines.
Moreover, 1 series leathers are of poor quality...

For the wheels I agree with you.
I would have prefered hyper silver like the 216 Motorsport
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      10-30-2013, 03:40 PM   #4
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Clean install of the ScanGauge.
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      10-31-2013, 02:25 PM   #5
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thanks Suprgnat
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      10-31-2013, 04:10 PM   #6
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Very clean! I like
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      10-31-2013, 08:38 PM   #7
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HOT!
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      10-31-2013, 09:18 PM   #8
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looks really good
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      11-01-2013, 04:22 PM   #9
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Tanks guys

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      11-01-2013, 06:18 PM   #10
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Very nice hotwheels
I too have a 2010 black (BSM) 125i coupe, non M-sport. By coincidence I have just ordered a Bilstein B12 pro kit and am hoping to achieve a similar stance and look to yours.

Any feedback on changing from the stock suspension to the Bilstein kit in terms of driving feel/ comfort/ handling?
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      11-02-2013, 02:15 PM   #11
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It's night and day if you want to compare stock suspension non M Sport to Bilstein B12 !
Handling is like a kart.
Comfort... It's more sporty
Very good feeling. Instant feed back from the road.
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      11-02-2013, 02:55 PM   #12
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@hotwheels LOVE your clean subtle car, especially all the Performance parts.

I think your next mod should be a 135i front bumper cover or maybe the Perf bumper cover and a fog light "delete" - to give your car that (total)135i look.
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      11-02-2013, 04:57 PM   #13
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LOVE your clean subtle car, especially all the Performance parts.

I think your next mod should be a 135i front bumper cover or maybe the Perf bumper cover and a fog light "delete" - to give your car that (total)135i look.
I would probably install the M Front Bumper with fog lights.
I don't want a 135i look for my 125i... I don't have the same engine
It's like persons that install the 1M body kit on their 135i

Thanks for your comments Dackelone

Just to precise : in France, 264 Wheels are an option for non M Sport E82
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      11-02-2013, 07:28 PM   #14
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Just to precise : in France, 264 Wheels are an option for non M Sport E82
Ohh ok, I did not know that. I have only seen user @Comar1979 's 130i with the 264 wheels on it. I do like those wheels.

I have another friend with a 120d that looks like a 135i. He deleted his fog lights and installed black exhaust tips. Its always funny to see people look at his car when they hear the engine running.


I still think your car is clean and simple. I like that look.
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      11-02-2013, 08:02 PM   #15
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So jealous of your cloth seats, especially the optional cloth/leather combo available in Europe. Don't understand BMW NA's obsession with leather. On a hot summer day I'd rather park my rear in a cloth seat than leather or vinyl (sorry, leatherette).
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      11-03-2013, 06:10 AM   #16
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@Dackelone
Your friend has got a 135i with tractor sound
Thank you for your compliment

@ulrichd
I prefer cloth seats like you.
And if you change your mind, you can ask a craftsman of leather to do what you want
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      11-03-2013, 09:59 AM   #17
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Very nice. I know modifying cars in France is tricky.
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      11-03-2013, 10:03 AM   #18
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Don't understand BMW NA's obsession with leather. On a hot summer day I'd rather park my rear in a cloth seat than leather or vinyl (sorry, leatherette).
+1.

The leather is just to squeeze some more bucks out of the buyer, IMO.

Way back, my first E30 has cloth seats... Much appreciated on a hot summer day and you're wearing shorts.
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      11-04-2013, 12:06 PM   #19
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+1.

The leather is just to squeeze some more bucks out of the buyer, IMO.

Way back, my first E30 has cloth seats... Much appreciated on a hot summer day and you're wearing shorts.
+1 my first E30 also had cloth seats. Miss that little guy.
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      11-04-2013, 12:41 PM   #20
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I forgot a detail
The BMW number part of my PE is for the american market (for 128i without the valve) and the sound is delicious
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      11-04-2013, 03:05 PM   #21
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Hi Hotwheels, how are you ?

Could you give us some tips for the integration of the scangauge ?

Thanks and as other previously said and as I said on our French forum, very clean look ! I like
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      11-04-2013, 04:35 PM   #22
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Fine Fidi
There is not any tip for the integration of the ScanGauge II... Just an integration in the AC cover.
You need a Dremel with Discs, Emery paper, Glue, and patience
I Will look for some photos of my installation
I choose To install the scangauge at that place because the Cost of the cover is less than 13€ (16$)
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