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01-01-2014, 08:29 AM | #1 |
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My 2009 Crimson Red 135i Build/Picture Thread
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I'd just like to introduce myself to the forum. I've had too much time off work over the holidays and convinced the wife to let me go look at a crimson red 135i. Long story short I ended up driving it home that day. I will miss my R32 from time to time but I was looking for something that I could modify, and really wanted a faster car. I also recently owned a 2000 Audi B5 S4 that was stage 3, so I'm not 100% new to twin turbo platforms. I've always had my eye on the bmw 135i and 335i. Really glad I bought the car and cant wait to start mods. I already ordered the BMS dual cone intake. Next I think I'll upgrade the charge pipe and then jb4. I'm defiantly excited to be a part of the forum and look forward to meeting some local members. Last edited by CanAmera135i; 01-09-2014 at 12:30 PM.. |
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Very nice mate. Congrats and welcome. The Crimson Red looks awesome. Very rare colour.
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Pretty sure those are just the Bimmian Headlight Accents:
http://www.bimmian.com/HAO Although the fact that it has an ECS Tuning rear plate frame suggests that it may already have other mods installed? |
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Yea I noticed with the frosted tops of the light they look different from most I've seen in pics. I really like them but now you have me wondering about them.
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Congrat on your new ride, how was the comparison between R32 vs 135i?
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Welcome, I had a MKV R32 as well and traded in for a 135i.. Wise move . You'll love it.. Just doesn't drive as good in the rain as the R32.
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Cool to meet another past R32 owner. It was a little hard leaving my R32 behind at the dealer it was a great little car but the 135i is a better car all ways around. The day I purchased the 135i it was raining and you are right the R32 is much more solid footed in the rain.
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Congrats on your new 135i! It's an awesome car!
I love your color. The paint is just beautiful! My favorite car color is red so I'm a little biased.
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welcome! great pics! love the red! Enjoy the 1er
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Very nice! Welcome to the forum.
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I really can't take credit for the pics. My buddy who owns the grey Golf R in the few pics took all the shots. He just got the Golf R too so it was nice to get out and get some pics together. Quote:
And thanks to everyone for the warm welcome!
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Absolutely stunning. Crimson is my favorite color for the 1er. All she needs are some BMWP black kidneys! Nice find!
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What an awesome color. The car looks fantastic. The dark tint is perfect and when you get the black grill it is really going to set it off.
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Well yesterday I had some time on my hands so I went ahead and removed the kidney grill's and painted them with some plastidip I had laying around in the garage. Really happy with the way it came out! Sorry for the low quality pics.
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Well got in my BMS Dual Cone intake today. Installed it at a friends house. I have to say for the price its a great looking intake. Simple to install and love to hear the turbos spooling! Well worth the money next up a stronger charge pipe!
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