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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 11-17-2011, 04:34 PM

You can get a set of depo after market projector headlights which are an improvement in lighting output compared to the stock halogens. Maybe 600-800.

Or you can go the whole hog and retrofit oem bixenons... I'd budget 2.5k for this.

sparoz · 11-18-2011, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by m01lim

Hello again everyone!

So I'm back into 1er ownership.

I strayed for quite a while there and have had a quite a few different cars in the interim, but I'll be picking up a used 125i tomorrow. This ones is while with a red leather interior, which I think looks like an excellent combination.

The car pretty much has everything I could ask for except Xenon headlights, so I was wondering if you guys would have some pointers or upgrade suggestions? Upgrade the bulbs or can the units actually be upgraded? It really will come down to cost, but I'd like to know what options are out there.

Your help would be MUCH appreciated.

Any Brisbane drives coming up?

tay should have plenty of suggestions, or warren.

Is he still selling his parts? I think a few people is heading to qr on wed or lake side in december.

OzBMW84 · 12-09-2011, 08:20 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. Is anyone able to direct me to Tay or Warren? I haven't been able to locate them in the username search.

BBK · 12-09-2011, 10:26 PM

Tay as is Taymaishu? And I know two Warrens in Brisbane on these forums ...

Edit: Realised Sparoz was talking about taymaishu, and warren is 'wmj73' but he doesn't frequent much anymore since he sold his 125... Maybe also find QSHITZ (think thats his username) as he has a fairly modded 125 in Brisbane too.

BMW86 · 12-09-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by m01lim

Thanks for the replies guys. Is anyone able to direct me to Tay or Warren? I haven't been able to locate them in the username search.

Warren is wmj73.

OzBMW84 · 12-12-2011, 05:26 AM

Thank you guys. I've managed to track them down now.

OzBMW84 · 12-12-2011, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bmroxm5

You can get a set of depo after market projector headlights which are an improvement in lighting output compared to the stock halogens. Maybe 600-800.

Or you can go the whole hog and retrofit oem bixenons... I'd budget 2.5k for this.

Any suggestions for local suppliers of Depo headlights Bmroxm5? I'd like to get a supply and fit solution as I'm not one for DIY.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 12-12-2011, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by m01lim

Any suggestions for local suppliers of Depo headlights Bmroxm5? I'd like to get a supply and fit solution as I'm not one for DIY.

Local suppliers, nope...

http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/1-Se...duct_info.html

Install, DIY all the way, not that hard

OzBMW84 · 12-14-2011, 04:00 PM

Thank you Bmroxm5!

OzBMW84 · 12-17-2011, 07:18 PM

Some photos of my new (used) 125i.

Smiley1175 · 12-17-2011, 09:44 PM

I'm confused, wasn't your car black just a page ago?

Harlequin · 12-17-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Smiley1175

I'm confused, wasn't your car black just a page ago?

Haha... 1 page and 3+ years ago...

Looks like the OP sold the black one some time ago and has recently returned to the fold

Smiley1175 · 12-17-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

Haha... 1 page and 3+ years ago...

Looks like the OP sold the black one some time ago and has recently returned to the fold

Makes sense now. That's sneaky, using the same thread!

Maybe I've just been going to too many Christmas parties :-)

OzBMW84 · 12-21-2011, 04:46 PM

lol yeah guys...I had a black one in 2008, sold it and went through a whole host of cars and am now back to a white 125i.

Taymaishu · 12-21-2011, 10:37 PM

The Depos are good, but MUST be paired with an HID kit so you are able to see at night.

Performance exhaust is epic.

Other than that, I'd be getting wider tyres especially on the front. 205s stock is pretty silly, I'm running 225s at the moment (235s rear) and really enjoying a much more balanced ride.

OzBMW84 · 12-27-2011, 11:36 PM

Thanks Tay.

I'm looking to replace the brake pads and discs. I'm sick and tired of the brake dust, however BMW tells me that this is to be expected with high performance brake pads and that aftermarket parts won't have the same performance. Is this BS from the dealer? Are there pads and discs out there that offer the same or better performance without the dust?

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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 808 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	You can get a set of depo after market projector headlights which are an improvement in lighting output compared to the stock halogens. Maybe 600-800. Or you can go the whole hog and retrofit oem bixenons... I'd budget 2.5k for this.
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OzBMW84 Private First Class 49 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 340i M Sport Limited Edition Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies guys. Is anyone able to direct me to Tay or Warren? I haven't been able to locate them in the username search.
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BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	Tay as is Taymaishu? And I know two Warrens in Brisbane on these forums ... Edit: Realised Sparoz was talking about taymaishu, and warren is 'wmj73' but he doesn't frequent much anymore since he sold his 125... Maybe also find QSHITZ (think thats his username) as he has a fairly modded 125 in Brisbane too. Last edited by BBK; 12-09-2011 at 10:33 PM..
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OzBMW84 Private First Class 49 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 340i M Sport Limited Edition Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	lol yeah guys...I had a black one in 2008, sold it and went through a whole host of cars and am now back to a white 125i.
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	The Depos are good, but MUST be paired with an HID kit so you are able to see at night. Performance exhaust is epic. Other than that, I'd be getting wider tyres especially on the front. 205s stock is pretty silly, I'm running 225s at the moment (235s rear) and really enjoying a much more balanced ride.
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OzBMW84 Private First Class 49 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 340i M Sport Limited Edition Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Thanks Tay. I'm looking to replace the brake pads and discs. I'm sick and tired of the brake dust, however BMW tells me that this is to be expected with high performance brake pads and that aftermarket parts won't have the same performance. Is this BS from the dealer? Are there pads and discs out there that offer the same or better performance without the dust?
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