Euro AW coupé + BBS CH

[Boogie]

Last week I got a phonecall from the dealership saying that my 1 had arrived. Delivery was set for 15th of september so it got here a month and a half early!

Since it's a 120d a lot of the stuff that comes standard with the 135i are options.

Some of the main options:
- M-pack (bumpers, sideskirts, steering wheel, shift knob, suspension, sports seats, shadowline trim, 17" alloys, door sills with M badges...)
- Navi with i-Drive
- Leather Boston Schwarz
- Xenon headlights with angel eyes
- Aluminium Akzentschliff trim
- Roof liner anthracite
- USB
- Bluetooth
- Cruise control
- Rain & light sensors
- ...

First pics of the car:




A shot of my first 4 wheels and my latest 4 wheels:


Interior:





Yesterday I took the BBS wheels of my hatch (which will be sold soon) and tried them on the coupe. They exit the arches slightly but it seems to be the exact same fit as on the hatch so I'm not expecting any problems. Yes, they do rub in the back, but only when I go over speed bumps too fast and at big dips on the highway. They rub less than on the hatch though, think it's because of the stiffer M-tech suspension.






Mods I have planned (some long term):

- BMW Performance brake kit with the yellow calipers
- BMW Performance cf spoiler
- Shadowline front
- KW V2 or Bilstein PSS10 suspension
- Upgraded chip
- Maybe paint the wheels gunmetal with a white stripe on the edge
- Transfer the audio stuff from the hatch to the coupe (3 way Focal speakers, Soundstream Van Gogh amp, subwoofer,...) but all invisible so it looks like an OEM sound system

That's all for now... feel free to comment, I'm going for another drive :thumbup:

[bmwfreak]

Impressive choice of wheels, I'm loving what you've done so far :thumbup:

[ulrichd]

That is the perfect wheel for this car. Too bad about the offset.

[ulrichd]

Post this over in the wheel and tire forum please. People will be screaming for BBS to make them in the correct offset for the 1er.

[emm3tt]

Those wheels look spectacular on the car. I will wait for the proper offset to be released.

[BeamerDreamer]

I have to agree with everyone else. Those wheels look really nice.

I just wish we could get the brushed aluminum in the US instead of the plasticy fish scale looking aluminum trim we get. Can you give us some more pictures of the brushed aluminum? I love how it matches the door handles.

[Boogie]

Haven't taken any close ups of the aluminium yet but i'll try and make some tomorrow!

Thanks for the comments, I love the wheels and can't really get rid of them yet. I too wish that the offsets were 5mm higher, which would be a perfect fit... but I love the wheels too much not to put 'em on.

I'm thinking about ordering Beyern Mesh wheels which have better offsets but i'm not sure yet, what do you guys think about the wheel (pic below):

[135iPSU]

thats a badass looking wheel man, with a white edge it would look amazing with the white exterior of your car

[coco_m3]

[Boogie]

Originally Posted by 135iPSU

thats a badass looking wheel man, with a white edge it would look amazing with the white exterior of your car

Yes, that's what i'm planning to do if i get that wheel. Paint the lip white... a bit like the turner motorsport 128i. Looks great on that car!

[Boogie]

Ordered new wheels:

Beyern Mesh 8,5x19 en 9,5x19
225 35 19 en 245 30 19 Dunlop Sportmaxx

[gatorfast]

Looks great! Those wheels fit the style of the 135i perfectly.

[MadMan77]

Man those Beyern Meshs are sexy! I just wish I had that much cash lying around right now.

[NY SLC 93]

Do you have close up pics of the new wheels? How do you like those tires?

[Justabanana]

You owe me a new keyboard... I drooled so much at those pics the old one broke down

That's almost identical to my car and I need new wheels for the coming sping. So thanks a bunch for "inspiring" :biggrin:

[Boogie]

Haven't got any more pics than those yet...

Weather forecast looks great for the weekend so if I clean the car I'll take some new pics.

@NY SLC 93: I posted my comments on these tires in the thread you started about the Dunlop Sportmaxx. They're great tires and I did 40 000 km with the rear ones! Could have done some more if it wasn't for the nasty nail in it But I think it's one of the best tires around price/quality compared! Great grip, last long (if you don't drive like a nut) and look good!

In the mean time, this is a photoshop of what it could look like (maybe a little bit less lowered than the ps though):

[NinTenTom]

i'm liking those new rims alot :thumbup:

[modbargains]

Very nice!

[Boogie]

As promised, some more pics! Quality isn't great but didn't have that much time and it got dark real quick...

[Abel_135]

So nice man you have good taste,congratulations to the wheels get it drop.

should post bigger picts.

[hitbow]

Nice car I had the same!
Someone stole mime!!

[hitbow]

Boogie just one question (sorry for my english)
How did you make to light on your blinkers?
I see it on your hatchback with the green wheels!

I want make the same on my new car!!! can you help me please?
thanks