2013 135is owners discussion and photos thread!

gregthegr8 · 02-11-2015, 11:25 AM

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Well, at least it's pretty obvious where your bmw model is hiding his ///M235 badge.

He also won the autocross in the 228 at the BMW Ultimate Driving Event IEDEI and Worra went to. =P

motorchimp · 02-11-2015, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by motorchimp

Well, at least it's pretty obvious where your bmw model is hiding his ///M235 badge.

He also won the autocross in the 228 at the BMW Ultimate Driving Event IEDEI and Worra went to. =P

Was it because no body wanted to drive that car after he had driven it? =)

3002 tii · 02-11-2015, 06:45 PM

In other news the Peformance wheel finally arrived!

gregthegr8 · 02-11-2015, 06:59 PM

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In other news the Peformance wheel finally arrived!

Ooh, how does it feel? I've never had my hands on one of the performance ones. How does the blue compare to the lemans and interior stitching, too?

I forgot whether IEDEI ended up getting one of those IND-custom orange stripes or if he went blue or yellow.

3002 tii · 02-11-2015, 07:06 PM

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Ooh, how does it feel? I've never had my hands on one of the performance ones. How does the blue compare to the lemans and interior stitching, too?

I forgot whether IEDEI ended up getting one of those IND-custom orange stripes or if he went blue or yellow.

Feels really nice and seems like it'll be pretty durable. It by no means feels 'delicate'. Blue doesn't even come close to the blue stitching but the contrast doesn't seem as apparent as the yellow (guess this could be good or bad depending on preference), but I like it. It'll actually match nicely with my Schroth Quick Fit harness which falls somewhere in between the 'is' blue stitching & the light blue stripe on the wheel. Harnesses are easily removable and will only be used for auto-x and track days.

(Not my car but should be identical)

motorchimp · 02-12-2015, 09:59 AM

I love that steering wheel is yours paddle shifter compatible or do you have a manual?
New steering wheel added to my list of wants after the performance suspension of course, Greg.
Hey 3002 i thought you had unscribed from this thread =P

IEDEI · 02-12-2015, 09:53 PM

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In other news the Peformance wheel finally arrived!

I have the same one. you'll love it....just take care of it! i really like dr beasleys alcantara cleaner!

3002 tii · 02-12-2015, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by motorchimp

I love that steering wheel is yours paddle shifter compatible or do you have a manual?
New steering wheel added to my list of wants after the performance suspension of course, Greg.
Hey 3002 i thought you had unscribed from this thread =P

Has the proper cutouts for DCT paddles

It was a slow day at work... No powerball winning number has me totally unproductive at work

3002 tii · 02-12-2015, 11:41 PM

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I have the same one. you'll love it....just take care of it! i really like dr beasleys alcantara cleaner!

Thanks I'll most definitely buy a bottle. Do you apply with soft brush or microfiber towel? Is this the right one?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HFQ8VOY..._I6y3ub13FWC5F

IEDEI · 02-13-2015, 04:27 AM

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I have the same one. you'll love it....just take care of it! i really like dr beasleys alcantara cleaner!

Thanks I'll most definitely buy a bottle. Do you apply with soft brush or microfiber towel? Is this the right one?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HFQ8VOY..._I6y3ub13FWC5F

that's the one! A non-microfiber towel would be best (a little rougher to clean better) and just a soft toothbrush is good to remove particles and dust from it before cleaning it!

3002 tii · 02-14-2015, 09:45 AM

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that's the one! A non-microfiber towel would be best (a little rougher to clean better) and just a soft toothbrush is good to remove particles and dust from it before cleaning it!

Done!

AGAV13 · 02-14-2015, 10:59 AM

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that's the one! A non-microfiber towel would be best (a little rougher to clean better) and just a soft toothbrush is good to remove particles and dust from it before cleaning it!

Done!

How do you like the shape of the wheel?

Kouper · 02-14-2015, 11:45 AM

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Done!

Congrats! Looks great. How hard to install?

Downeaster1 · 02-14-2015, 12:59 PM

Does anyone have the Electronic Performance Wheel?

3002 tii · 02-14-2015, 04:31 PM

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How do you like the shape of the wheel?

I actually like the flat bottom. I notice it a lot more than I thought I would've but whenever you turn the wheel I find myself grabbing the lower corner which is conveniently kinked.

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Congrats! Looks great. How hard to install?

Easy once you figure out how to undo the airbag clip. Despite watching the video and staring at the DIY pics it doesn't feel intiuitive. The sub freezing temps didn't help neither lol.

PopsnBurbles · 02-15-2015, 01:12 PM

3002 tii How does the blue stripe at the top match with the blue contrast stitch? How is the stitching on the steering wheel colored (M colors? same as the blue stripe? the white bmw perf sitching like the ones on the amazing bmw perf seats)? Lastly, is it easier to get in the car now that the wheel is flat bottomed (I know it's not hard to get in the e82 at all but I'd like to know if the flat bottom is doing its job)?

EDIT: BTW, I really love the steering wheel hence why I am asking.

Pyrat 2 · 02-15-2015, 07:48 PM

Can someone post a picture of their drivers intake going to their auxiliary cooler. I was looking at mine and:
1. It doesn't look like the parts that are there were installed properly.
2. They don't match what is on realoem.com for a ppk2.

Chunner · 02-15-2015, 08:23 PM

Definitely not correctly installed. I will take picture of mines tomorrow and post for you.

Pyrat 2 · 02-15-2015, 08:36 PM

Thanks. Do they look like the right parts?

Chunner · 02-16-2015, 03:56 PM

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Thanks. Do they look like the right parts?

I stand corrected. Your auxiliary radiator and plastic duct work looks exactly like mines. All is well.

3002 tii · 02-16-2015, 03:57 PM

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I stand corrected. Your auxiliary radiator and plastic duct work looks exactly like mines. All is well.

Yours has a gap too?

Pyrat 2 · 02-16-2015, 05:24 PM

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I stand corrected. Your auxiliary radiator and plastic duct work looks exactly like mines. All is well.

Yours has a gap too?

Mine is definitely not installed right. I can see fitment issues that aren't obvious in the photo. In any event at least it looks like I have the right parts.

Anyone else with pics?

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