New 130 arrived!!!!!

woosh · 11-13-2009, 05:02 AM

Welcome jozeff, and congratulations on the new car!

TimMc · 11-13-2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blacky

The diff I believe is the same, but depending on the build date you either have a bolt in or a weld up. All manual 135s have weld ups and cost significantly more.

Because I have an earlier 130 I have a bolt up and hence the price.

135 auto I believe are also bolt in.

Andrew at Southern BM in Melbourne can help with either diffs and I believe he has in stock.

Thanks Blacky. Yeah, I've got the welded manual 135 diff

Who's doing your work?

Blacky · 11-14-2009, 12:37 AM

If I decide to keep the bucket of bolts LOL I will be getting an LSD and expect Andrew from Southern BM will be doing the job.

Down here in Vic I think he is the local agent and has them on the shelf.

TimMc · 11-14-2009, 05:17 AM

Sorry Blacky. I should be asking dontask (fellow Brisbane resident), who's doing his install. Tim.

dontask · 11-14-2009, 06:54 PM

I realised that I got quoted a ridiculous price for the install... will be looking cancelling first thing Monday and will look for someone else...

petersracing · 11-14-2009, 08:44 PM

I guess your is going to look pretty similar to this

At 900km the gearbox is still notchy but I think getting better. The only major disappointment I have is the dampers are sloppy.

It will be good to see some pics with Grey interior.

ansellpa · 11-14-2009, 11:33 PM

Well done on the purchase. I didn't think anyone bought new 130 s anymore but good to see you took the plunge.

I have a black 06 and get most of my work done at Midas Tingalpa.
The owner there is a BMW fan and even races improved production. They are very good. I actually got them to make me a custom rear exhaust section which cost about $800, looks amazing, sounds great but certainly not loud.
They are a very quiet engine even with this mod.

Regarding gearbox notchyness, I just changed the oil using Redline superlight shockproof which is expensive ( you will use about 90-100 bucks worth) but it makes a significant difference to the feel of the gearbox and is great stuff.

my car had a quaife ATB fitted when I bought it but I think the fitting price when I looked at the reciepts was about 400-500 bucks (done 18 months ago)

I have just ordered a Gruppe M replica ( cheap one off ebay) carbon air box, which they assure me comes with a genuine K and N filter that I am awaiting delivery on.

Cost $480 delivered to brisbane.

have fun!

delete-this-account · 11-15-2009, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ansellpa

I have just ordered a Gruppe M replica ( cheap one off ebay) carbon air box, which they assure me comes with a genuine K and N filter that I am awaiting delivery on.

Cost $480 delivered to brisbane.

have fun!

hey mate, would love pics and write up on on the Gruppe M once it's done - i'm considering one - great price

ansellpa · 11-15-2009, 04:57 PM

Well, it is only a copy of a gruppe m, but can't be too bad, can it??????

Will send pics of the exhaust also.

Blacky · 11-15-2009, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ansellpa

Well, it is only a copy of a gruppe m, but can't be too bad, can it??????

Will send pics of the exhaust also.

+ 2 Please

dk130i · 11-16-2009, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ansellpa

my car had a quaife ATB fitted when I bought it but I think the fitting price when I looked at the reciepts was about 400-500 bucks (done 18 months ago)

You must have bough your new car off a guy named Ben?

dontask · 11-16-2009, 01:56 AM

Did you get the ebay one I showed you? We'll have to meet up after you install and show me..

Quote:

Originally Posted by ansellpa

Well done on the purchase. I didn't think anyone bought new 130 s anymore but good to see you took the plunge.

I have a black 06 and get most of my work done at Midas Tingalpa.
The owner there is a BMW fan and even races improved production. They are very good. I actually got them to make me a custom rear exhaust section which cost about $800, looks amazing, sounds great but certainly not loud.
They are a very quiet engine even with this mod.

Regarding gearbox notchyness, I just changed the oil using Redline superlight shockproof which is expensive ( you will use about 90-100 bucks worth) but it makes a significant difference to the feel of the gearbox and is great stuff.

my car had a quaife ATB fitted when I bought it but I think the fitting price when I looked at the reciepts was about 400-500 bucks (done 18 months ago)

I have just ordered a Gruppe M replica ( cheap one off ebay) carbon air box, which they assure me comes with a genuine K and N filter that I am awaiting delivery on.

Cost $480 delivered to brisbane.

have fun!

ansellpa · 11-16-2009, 04:34 AM

Yes mate, that was the one. I just forgot, you were keen to make a group purchase!
Sorry, I first offered them 380 delivered and they said no, but you should have no trouble getting onefor 480 delivered.
i also bought a matt black grille (from another ebay vendor) and fitted it a few minutes ago, took most of the skin off my hands doing it, but it is on.
Cost about 60 bucks delivered. Look OK, makes it look tough, but is the raw plastic finish, should have got a gloss black instead.

Will send photos of all the mods once the airbox arrives.

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petersracing Private 2 Rep 54 Posts Drives: Exige S, 130i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	I guess your is going to look pretty similar to this At 900km the gearbox is still notchy but I think getting better. The only major disappointment I have is the dampers are sloppy. It will be good to see some pics with Grey interior.
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ansellpa Enlisted Member 2 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 130i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Queensland iTrader: (0)	Well done on the purchase. I didn't think anyone bought new 130 s anymore but good to see you took the plunge. I have a black 06 and get most of my work done at Midas Tingalpa. The owner there is a BMW fan and even races improved production. They are very good. I actually got them to make me a custom rear exhaust section which cost about $800, looks amazing, sounds great but certainly not loud. They are a very quiet engine even with this mod. Regarding gearbox notchyness, I just changed the oil using Redline superlight shockproof which is expensive ( you will use about 90-100 bucks worth) but it makes a significant difference to the feel of the gearbox and is great stuff. my car had a quaife ATB fitted when I bought it but I think the fitting price when I looked at the reciepts was about 400-500 bucks (done 18 months ago) I have just ordered a Gruppe M replica ( cheap one off ebay) carbon air box, which they assure me comes with a genuine K and N filter that I am awaiting delivery on. Cost $480 delivered to brisbane. have fun!
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ansellpa Enlisted Member 2 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 130i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Queensland iTrader: (0)	Well, it is only a copy of a gruppe m, but can't be too bad, can it?????? Will send pics of the exhaust also.
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ansellpa Enlisted Member 2 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 130i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Queensland iTrader: (0)	Yes mate, that was the one. I just forgot, you were keen to make a group purchase! Sorry, I first offered them 380 delivered and they said no, but you should have no trouble getting onefor 480 delivered. i also bought a matt black grille (from another ebay vendor) and fitted it a few minutes ago, took most of the skin off my hands doing it, but it is on. Cost about 60 bucks delivered. Look OK, makes it look tough, but is the raw plastic finish, should have got a gloss black instead. Will send photos of all the mods once the airbox arrives.
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