135i coupe and E46 330Ci side-by-side

darknightohio · 02-29-2008, 09:02 AM

Here are some real pics of eyelids:

tenxaday · 02-29-2008, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jose

I owned a e46 and it was terrific but it always felt big for a coupe, I hope that the 135 gives you a more compact feeling.

thats how i feel. When i take sharp turns it feels soo heavy and big... i still have mine? anyone wants to buy it from me haha :wink:

spicv0712 · 02-29-2008, 10:30 AM

The amber sides are way to bright and need to go. First thing I'm doing is getting some euro headlights

pinksnyper · 02-29-2008, 12:53 PM

this is a GREAT post...I'm very surprised at how simialr the two are, with the obvious height and width exceptions. Will be counting days until someone buys my Accord...

haha

LS-1 · 02-29-2008, 01:10 PM

The 135i appears more aggressive.

I want one....

123d · 02-29-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by darknightohio

Here are some real pics of eyelids:

I love those eye lids!! A definite must!

taylor82 · 02-29-2008, 01:33 PM

Anyone know if the eyelids affect the lighting given out, if not i'm in!

ChrisK · 02-29-2008, 02:06 PM

It looks like they don't.

AwesomeBMW · 02-29-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by taylor82

Anyone know if the eyelids affect the lighting given out, if not i'm in!

I you're trying to light up the sky in fear of a bird hitting you, then yes. Of course, then you would have to angle the bulbs upward and would have bigger problems like turns and trees:biggrin:

cracka · 02-29-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chriskurn

I have never been a big eylid fan, but check out what they do to the car...

No eyelids for me, but I'm seriously thinking about adopting the black headlamp surrounds, a la the tii:

Attachment 4276

InOttawa · 02-29-2008, 05:18 PM

The 1 series looks like a chubby, fat car that hasn't lost it's baby fat.

MZWIE · 03-01-2008, 11:06 AM

Are the eyelids removable. I think it looks stupid that way.

mdynamics · 03-01-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cracka

No eyelids for me, but I'm seriously thinking about adopting the black headlamp surrounds, a la the tii:

Attachment 4276

couldn't agree with you more

ZilberGrau ZHP · 03-01-2008, 09:48 PM

Eyelids for sure on the 1er- a $100 upgrade that will aork wonders- also lowering a few mm will help too

Robert · 03-01-2008, 10:59 PM

What is wrong with BMW designers. Seriously, what's up with the whacky headlights on the 5, e90 3, and 1. Why can't they come up with a simple and elegant design like this. Being different for the sake of difference is so highschool.

xlifelessdaysx · 03-01-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by robert

What is wrong with BMW designers. Seriously, what's up with the whacky headlights on the 5, e90 3, and 1. Why can't they come up with a simple and elegant design like this. Being different for the sake of difference is so highschool.

its bmws trademark, rounded headlights?:iono:

ORIGIN M. · 03-02-2008, 01:33 AM

I disagree. The damn Audi's and VW's now look the same. What a dumb idea that was.

InOttawa · 03-02-2008, 11:32 AM

The more I look at the pics in this thread, the more convinced I get that the 135 is simply ugly. The headlights are just nasty, and the body work makes the car look bloated.
There's simply no elegance or sleek-ness to the 135. What a disappointment.

Thud · 03-02-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by InOttawa

The more I look at the pics in this thread, the more convinced I get that the 135 is simply ugly. The headlights are just nasty, and the body work makes the car look bloated.
There's simply no elegance or sleek-ness to the 135. What a disappointment.

Supposedly, it looks much better in person.

InOttawa · 03-02-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Thud

Supposedly, it looks much better in person.

I'm hoping that's the case.

edge350 · 03-02-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Thud

Supposedly, it looks much better in person.

Definitely. Drove up to Detroit for the auto show, unsure. Seeing it in person sealed the deal for me. The car looks "tall" in pics alongside a shorter car. Didn't look/feel that way in person. Looks squat and ready to roll.
It's easy to be harsh about its styling when you put it next to a E46. That was a beautiful design. One for the ages.

Art__Vandelay · 03-03-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Thud

Supposedly, it looks much better in person.

Indeed, it really looks so much sporty and noble in person.

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