gratuitous crimson red photos

varsity · 09-02-2008, 11:09 PM

Just wanted to post a few photos and say hello to the board. I've been reading for about a month while I waited to take delivery of my 135 coupe. Lots of knowledge here, and I'm looking forward to contributing as I can.

My car is a July build: crimson red, black corinthian leather, sport, active steering, high-gloss black trim, stronger electricity supply (what?), iPod/USB, BMW Assist, HD radio (really, this seems useless), and Premium hifi.

It's really a hoot to drive around. Torque everywhere, minimal understeer, good interior packaging. A few initial surprises: unlit vanity mirrors, unlit shift knob, random condensation on the dashboard, and a bigger-than-expected trunk.

gatorfast · 09-02-2008, 11:14 PM

Beautiful! Any plans to mod? Got any more pics?

SlickShift · 09-03-2008, 12:39 AM

Nice! Post some more pix

flpnout · 09-03-2008, 12:46 AM

Great choice of color. Your windows have a darker tint on than mine or maybe cuz your interior is black. It looks great!! Mine is a June build car and I have the same thing on the sticker: stronger electricity supply...lol?

ZuerstBMW · 09-03-2008, 01:07 AM

Me likey. This would be the color for me.

128er · 09-03-2008, 06:15 AM

HOLY S**T THATS HOTTTTTT!!!

spudw · 09-03-2008, 10:18 AM

Angle on the rear shot is perfect.

MI128 · 09-03-2008, 11:27 AM

Crimson Red is a hot color... Looks awesome

Monaco35Dream · 09-03-2008, 12:41 PM

congrats! crimson is beautiful on the 1...

varsity · 09-05-2008, 11:17 PM

Thanks guys. I'm planning on CDV delete as soon as I get around to it. Wheels and tires when these runflats wear out (probably a square CCW setup, 245 all round would be nice, but I'm unsure how wider front rubber would interact with active steering). Rear sway and springs also at some point before 10k miles. An interior armrest delete would also be really nice, just like for the E46.

Compared to the E46 M3s, this car drives smaller, if that makes sense. Steering is faster so the car seems more tossable, more eager to change direction. Throttle response is delayed, and that seems to exacerbate the boost lag; it's tough to drive very smoothly through 50-80mph traffic. Suspension is clearly tuned for comfort, soaks up bumps easily, rolls a fair amount through turns. Interior is more intimate. Vinyl seats don't really breathe.

Earlier this week, a white 135 coupe pulled up next to me (also debadged!) and I waved hello. On one hand it's nice to see other people also enjoying the car; on the other hand, I think the 1er is on its way to becoming the Miami Civic, just like the 3er is the Miami Accord

spicv0712 · 09-06-2008, 08:00 AM

What parking garage is that? It looks really familiar

Alext · 09-06-2008, 08:08 AM

Vanity mirrors on the 135i are supposed to be illumintated I read somewhere???

varsity · 09-06-2008, 08:36 AM

The garage is in downtown Coral Gables.

Alext: maybe you know something that I don't know. I was just surprised to see non-lit vanity mirrors and a non-lit shift knob in my car. Maybe those are premium-package items.

alex0180 · 09-06-2008, 08:45 AM

Sweet car, I've yet to see another 135i so I hope they dont become our civic cause there everywhere. lolol Enjoy!

Alext · 09-06-2008, 08:47 AM

I am pretty sure the gear knob is never illuminated.

zino_8 · 09-06-2008, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alext

I am pretty sure the gear knob is never illuminated.

Oh yes. OEM bmw:smile:
http://www.c3bmw.co.uk/StockItem.asp...&Item=unassign

Imola.ZHP · 09-07-2008, 10:46 AM

miami civic / miami accord, lol...

Great color!

09-02-2008, 11:09 PM	#1
varsity Private 3 Rep 93 Posts Drives: white car, gray car, blue car Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	gratuitous crimson red photos Just wanted to post a few photos and say hello to the board. I've been reading for about a month while I waited to take delivery of my 135 coupe. Lots of knowledge here, and I'm looking forward to contributing as I can. My car is a July build: crimson red, black corinthian leather, sport, active steering, high-gloss black trim, stronger electricity supply (what?), iPod/USB, BMW Assist, HD radio (really, this seems useless), and Premium hifi. It's really a hoot to drive around. Torque everywhere, minimal understeer, good interior packaging. A few initial surprises: unlit vanity mirrors, unlit shift knob, random condensation on the dashboard, and a bigger-than-expected trunk.
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09-02-2008, 11:14 PM	#2
gatorfast Major General 4998 Rep 6,863 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	Beautiful! Any plans to mod? Got any more pics?
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09-03-2008, 12:39 AM	#3
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09-03-2008, 06:15 AM	#6
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09-03-2008, 10:18 AM	#7
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09-03-2008, 11:27 AM	#8
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09-03-2008, 12:41 PM	#9
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09-05-2008, 11:17 PM	#10
varsity Private 3 Rep 93 Posts Drives: white car, gray car, blue car Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. I'm planning on CDV delete as soon as I get around to it. Wheels and tires when these runflats wear out (probably a square CCW setup, 245 all round would be nice, but I'm unsure how wider front rubber would interact with active steering). Rear sway and springs also at some point before 10k miles. An interior armrest delete would also be really nice, just like for the E46. Compared to the E46 M3s, this car drives smaller, if that makes sense. Steering is faster so the car seems more tossable, more eager to change direction. Throttle response is delayed, and that seems to exacerbate the boost lag; it's tough to drive very smoothly through 50-80mph traffic. Suspension is clearly tuned for comfort, soaks up bumps easily, rolls a fair amount through turns. Interior is more intimate. Vinyl seats don't really breathe. Earlier this week, a white 135 coupe pulled up next to me (also debadged!) and I waved hello. On one hand it's nice to see other people also enjoying the car; on the other hand, I think the 1er is on its way to becoming the Miami Civic, just like the 3er is the Miami Accord
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09-06-2008, 08:00 AM	#11
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09-06-2008, 08:08 AM	#12
Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	Vanity mirrors on the 135i are supposed to be illumintated I read somewhere???
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09-06-2008, 08:36 AM	#13
varsity Private 3 Rep 93 Posts Drives: white car, gray car, blue car Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	The garage is in downtown Coral Gables. Alext: maybe you know something that I don't know. I was just surprised to see non-lit vanity mirrors and a non-lit shift knob in my car. Maybe those are premium-package items.
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09-06-2008, 08:45 AM	#14
alex0180 Private First Class 13 Rep 179 Posts Drives: BMW 335d Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MIA Beach iTrader: (2)	Sweet car, I've yet to see another 135i so I hope they dont become our civic cause there everywhere. lolol Enjoy! __________________ 2011 335d--M-sport/Premium--Harmon-Kardon/Oyster Shadowline Grills--Eibach Pro Kit--ICONZ 750z 19x8.5/19x10--JBD Set 80%--CF M-tech Splitters--K&N Drop Filter--Cyba Scoops--M-Tech CF Spoiler--BMW Performance CF Diffuser
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09-06-2008, 08:47 AM	#15
Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	I am pretty sure the gear knob is never illuminated.
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09-07-2008, 10:46 AM	#17
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