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Hi ya'll .. my wife & I purchased this 2013 135i in Feb, as her summer cruiser.. mechanically in great shape, as per our local BMW dealer .. we ditched the run flat immediately, had it fully serviced & inspected .. my wife wanted one of these for a while, & I guess we got lucky finding a good & honest example.
with the weather turning for the better, I finally got a chance to play with my random orbital buffer.. 2 full days of back breaking work.. wash / clay bar / 4 stage compound + polish / glaze / jet sealer / wax + 10mm spacers in rear / 5mm spacers up front - & I think she finally looks ready for the summer! |
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| 04-23-2018, 11:35 AM | #2 |
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Welcome and congratulations!! That car looks showroom ready!
Also, everytime I hear the name Damien, this is all I can think of  
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Ha! Yes.. thats were I got it.. The Omen! LOL
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| 04-23-2018, 12:08 PM | #5 |
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Great looking car, and shiny too!
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| 04-23-2018, 03:33 PM | #6 |
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Gorgeous vert. Welcome to the forum.
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| 04-23-2018, 04:24 PM | #7 |
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Looks amazing! You really like those rear quarter panels don't you lol
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| 04-23-2018, 11:34 PM | #9 |
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Welcome!!
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| 04-24-2018, 05:27 AM | #10 |
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Welcome to the 1er family.
This is one of the best online forum groups I've ever belonged to - great supportive group with a great wealth of knowledge and always ready with advice to fit your goals. Enjoy your stay!
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"Hrothgar": 2012 135i: 6MT M-Sport, BSM/Blk; Nav, Premium, Convenience, HK Dinan Stage 2 +PPK /// BMW PE /// VRSF CP /// K&N /// Koni Sports /// RSFB Inserts /// MPS4S 225/255 /// Other Stuff |
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| 04-25-2018, 12:57 PM | #12 |
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Thanks Folks!
She has 68K on the clock, & so I just made an appointment for next week to have the valve carbon cleaning done (via walnut shell blasting). I did this on my 2013 Golf R, & it made it feel like a new car! Hoping for the same effect with the 135. Stay tuned for 'before / after' pics .. |
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| 04-25-2018, 01:11 PM | #13 |
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One more task for you, my detail-oriented friend....Cut the molding "nibs" off your tires. (Those 1/4" strands on the tires) It makes for a nice, clean look!
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| 04-25-2018, 03:31 PM | #15 |
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Just tell your wife she knew what she was getting in to before she married you. Like most of us here, you're probably an anal/OCD car enthusiast. There are worse things you could be, like an axe murderer. lol
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lol.. she told me once I'm spending too much time in the garage, & smell like car parts, motor oil, & cleaning products.. told her 'consider yourself lucky & dont smell like strippers and whores' ..
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Looks great! I just purchased a 2012 135i today!
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| 05-03-2018, 12:06 PM | #19 |
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sooo.. got a call from my dealer (took her in for valve carbon cleaning / walnut shell blast, & an oil change) & was told N55s dont have an issue with carbon build up (like N54s had). Who knew? I thought all direct injection motors suffer from that .. either way, they saved my $499 & I'm happy about that. Picking her up this PM, & giving her back to the old lady.
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| 05-08-2018, 11:00 AM | #20 |
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Great looking car. I have been searching for a 128 coupe and was curious if you had any questions when you were looking for yours whether the Takata airbag recall had been complied with. I ask because I am seeing cars for sale where the carfax shows an open recall on the airbag. Is it prudent to consider one of these cars? Does BMW have to honor the recall at any time or is there a time limit. Don't know if this was an issue for you but I am new to the forum and thought I would ask.
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