As promised, initial pics from today's pickup!

SimonB · 09-19-2008, 04:57 AM

Collection by a happy customer - no, sorry, didn't do a burnout, too busy trying to work out which way to turn as I left. Matt was surprised that I'd mastered iDrive though, happy that he didn't have to explain it all:

The cat checks out the new wheels, no he doesn't lie on my cars:

A wide angle, under bonnet view:

Hmmm, it's very grey:

The 'door shot':

One from a lower angle:

Under the bonnet:

More photo's when I find a better location and better light!

black135 · 09-19-2008, 05:03 AM

nice one, nice 1

qship · 09-19-2008, 05:06 AM

Congrates and many happy miles of driving. Time to change you signature!

SimonB · 09-19-2008, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by qship

Congrates and many happy miles of driving. Time to change you signature!

Haha, true. Off to do it now!

amk2912 · 09-19-2008, 05:11 AM

Bewdy, mate! Now git out there and log some k's :biggrin:!!!

Pity the weather is cr*p at the moment - but all the better for testing the traction control!!

harpoon · 09-19-2008, 05:16 AM

nice colour combo mate. looks great congrats

d3syd · 09-19-2008, 05:19 AM

Congratulations Simon! Enjoy.

One thing I noticed on your car that is different to the other Aussie delivered 1ers with xenons is your inner lights appear to have a "ribbed" lens pattern, as per US and EU (?) 1ers.

On my car the inner lamps don't light up when you turn on hi beam. They appear to contain a globe that just illuminate the corona rings. I believe on the US cars with the ribbed lens, they actually light up to assist the xenons when hi beam is on.

Can you do us a favour and check if the light up with your hi beam.

Thanks mate.

SimonB · 09-19-2008, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by d3syd

Can you do us a favour and check if the light up with your hi beam.

Will do. Does this help (it's a crap shot, which is why I didn't post it earlier)?

Back in a tick...

SimonB · 09-19-2008, 05:31 AM

d3syd, if you're referring to the vertically ribbed part of the LHS light in the pic above, no, it doesn't light up when I put high beam on. The xenon's get damned bright though (as my right eyeball can testify to at the mo').

I'll need to get a friend to check tomorrow when they do come on, if at all. The angel eyes on by lights above are lit when high beam is on or it's not. I think I'll go the GP Thunders though.

DTNJNQ · 09-19-2008, 05:31 AM

Congratulations, nice car. Now go have some fun.

Bizall · 09-19-2008, 05:36 AM

Car looks great. For some reason, the color came out like a matte grey/blackist color and they makes my mind wonder. Hmmm...yummy...matte grey/blackish color 135i. :biggrin: Again, congrats and enjoy your new baby.

smarm · 09-19-2008, 05:58 AM

Well done, great colour! Enjoy it!

DTNJNQ · 09-19-2008, 05:59 AM

My lights also do not have any ribs. Wonder why

stylish. · 09-19-2008, 05:59 AM

Wow, that's a terrific example of Sparkling Graphite. Congrats mate!

amk2912 · 09-19-2008, 06:13 AM

I have "ribs" too.....Simon has adaptive headlights as do I. Maybe that's what it is..

SimonB · 09-19-2008, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by stylish.

Wow, that's a terrific example of Sparkling Graphite. Congrats mate!

Thanks mate, at least I know that there's only 4-5 months more of SGM coming to roads near us!

SimonB · 09-19-2008, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by amk2912

I have "ribs" too.....Simon has adaptive headlights as do I. Maybe that's what it is..

Yes, I had wondered if that was it myself. Just went down the road to get some Fish and Chips and love the way they 'peer' around the corners! The faster you go, the better they go... Woops.

AussieRacer · 09-19-2008, 06:34 AM

Yeap it is the adaptive headlights.

SimonB congrats! Great colour and nice photos. Now go out and drive the thing :biggrin:

arrutled · 09-19-2008, 06:44 AM

nice home for the 1er! I am jealous!

Yep 135 · 09-19-2008, 07:45 AM

a nother one with no insulation under the hood!
great looking car mate, well done. Yep.

wnta135 · 09-19-2008, 07:47 AM

Nice timing on the head light question. My son and I were comparing lights last night and discovered that on the 135i the outside light handles both the low and hi beam. The inside bulb comes on when the switch is in the auto position and the steering wheel is turned. So the driver side inner bulb comes on when turning left and the passenger side inner bulb comes on when turning right.

SimonB · 09-19-2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by wnta135

So the driver side inner bulb comes on when turning left and the passenger side inner bulb comes on when turning right.

Maybe where you live, but I'd guess we're different as we drive upsidedown.

09-19-2008, 04:57 AM	#1
SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	As promised, initial pics from today's pickup! Collection by a happy customer - no, sorry, didn't do a burnout, too busy trying to work out which way to turn as I left. Matt was surprised that I'd mastered iDrive though, happy that he didn't have to explain it all: The cat checks out the new wheels, no he doesn't lie on my cars: A wide angle, under bonnet view: Hmmm, it's very grey: The 'door shot': One from a lower angle: Under the bonnet: More photo's when I find a better location and better light! __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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09-19-2008, 05:19 AM	#7
d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Congratulations Simon! Enjoy. One thing I noticed on your car that is different to the other Aussie delivered 1ers with xenons is your inner lights appear to have a "ribbed" lens pattern, as per US and EU (?) 1ers. On my car the inner lamps don't light up when you turn on hi beam. They appear to contain a globe that just illuminate the corona rings. I believe on the US cars with the ribbed lens, they actually light up to assist the xenons when hi beam is on. Can you do us a favour and check if the light up with your hi beam. Thanks mate. __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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09-19-2008, 05:31 AM	#9
SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	d3syd, if you're referring to the vertically ribbed part of the LHS light in the pic above, no, it doesn't light up when I put high beam on. The xenon's get damned bright though (as my right eyeball can testify to at the mo'). I'll need to get a friend to check tomorrow when they do come on, if at all. The angel eyes on by lights above are lit when high beam is on or it's not. I think I'll go the GP Thunders though. __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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DTNJNQ Captain 110 Rep 994 Posts Drives: M2, 135i, Xclass Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [8.66]	Congratulations, nice car. Now go have some fun.
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Bizall Captain 123 Rep 905 Posts Drives: 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Car looks great. For some reason, the color came out like a matte grey/blackist color and they makes my mind wonder. Hmmm...yummy...matte grey/blackish color 135i. :biggrin: Again, congrats and enjoy your new baby.
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DTNJNQ Captain 110 Rep 994 Posts Drives: M2, 135i, Xclass Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [8.66]	My lights also do not have any ribs. Wonder why Attached Images
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amk2912 Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: '10 X5 40d & '12 F10 520d Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	I have "ribs" too.....Simon has adaptive headlights as do I. Maybe that's what it is.. __________________ 2012 BMW F10 520d M-Sport 2010 BMW E70 X5 xdrive40d
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AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	Yeap it is the adaptive headlights. SimonB congrats! Great colour and nice photos. Now go out and drive the thing :biggrin: __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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wnta135 Private First Class 2 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2008 Sedona Red 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	Nice timing on the head light question. My son and I were comparing lights last night and discovered that on the 135i the outside light handles both the low and hi beam. The inside bulb comes on when the switch is in the auto position and the steering wheel is turned. So the driver side inner bulb comes on when turning left and the passenger side inner bulb comes on when turning right.
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