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BlackNWhite · 03-12-2009, 12:05 PM

Hey Guys!
I thought i would post my project car. She is a brand new 2009 AW 135i. Picked her up about a week ago. My goal is to basicly have it complete in 30 days. I did cheat a lil by ordering parts before i got the car, but only by about 2 weeks. Stay tune for weekly updates if you are interested. Any input is welcome, but please, if you dnt have something good to say, don't say it at all. Thanks and Happy Tuning!

Week 1 (intalled):

-Eibach Multi-Pro Coil-Over R2
-VMR V710s (19x8.5 & 19x9.5)
-Yokohama ADVANs
-OEM style Carbon Fiber Hood
-Angel Eye Bulb Upgrade
-6 Window Tints
-Carbon Fiber Interior Trim
-Black Kidney Grills

Week 1 (uninstalled parts):

-Carbon Fiber Trunk Lid
-Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
-Carbon Fiber Mirror Housings
-GruppeM Ram-Air Intake System
-Custom Performance Engineering Full Exhaust System
-Custom Performance Engineering Down Pipes
-Front Mount Intercooler (Custom)
-Custom Performance Engineering Standback (preordered)
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*UPDATE* Just got a pic from the manufacture of one wheel getting boxed and ready to come home

TEASERRRRR

SLO · 03-12-2009, 12:14 PM

schweet!! who makes the hood? how is the fitment?

tbird · 03-12-2009, 12:15 PM

Question: With the 135 being built to a near 50/50 weight distribution, and then it is built for a bit of understeer, isn't a lighter hood without corresponding weightloss in the trunk going to enhance the understeer? Just a question.

Papa13 · 03-12-2009, 12:25 PM

What's the offset on those V710's?

hooner35 · 03-12-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SLO

schweet!! who makes the hood? how is the fitment?

+2
+How much?

Terp1 · 03-12-2009, 03:09 PM

WOW! Beautiful so far.

gizmo · 03-12-2009, 03:36 PM

Like your wheels, just wish the offset wasn't so aggressive.

Robert · 03-12-2009, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbird

Question: With the 135 being built to a near 50/50 weight distribution, and then it is built for a bit of understeer, isn't a lighter hood without corresponding weightloss in the trunk going to enhance the understeer? Just a question.

actually the specification shows it's not exactly 50/50, the car is slightly front heavy

Lexington · 03-12-2009, 03:38 PM

No limit on tint in PA?

jkp1187 · 03-12-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tbird

Question: With the 135 being built to a near 50/50 weight distribution, and then it is built for a bit of understeer, isn't a lighter hood without corresponding weightloss in the trunk going to enhance the understeer? Just a question.

It looks like he's addressing any understeer issues with meatier tires up front and the sport suspension.

AchtungF80 · 03-12-2009, 03:45 PM

Love the wheel stance...please let us know what offset/tire size etc.

Elsabor67 · 03-12-2009, 03:48 PM

This looks like the beginning of a showstopper. What are you going to do when too many people have jaw injuries because they stop and stay transfixed on your car?

Seriously speaking, I love how the rims look and definetly has a very mean look and stance to it.

Will definetly be watching the outcome of this. Good luck.

new2the3 · 03-12-2009, 03:58 PM

Nice collection of mods you got there, that is going to be one bad ass car.

BlackNWhite · 03-12-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SLO

schweet!! who makes the hood? how is the fitment?

I got the hood from Fiber Optics, fitment seems ok, just need to adjust it a little. Just threw it on and had to snap pix because i just cant wait for anything.

BlackNWhite · 03-12-2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbird

Question: With the 135 being built to a near 50/50 weight distribution, and then it is built for a bit of understeer, isn't a lighter hood without corresponding weightloss in the trunk going to enhance the understeer? Just a question.

Well, shouldnt the carbon boot lid even things out?

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Originally Posted by Papa13

What's the offset on those V710's?

Offsets are 35/45

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Originally Posted by hooner35

+2
+How much?

I promised i wouldn't speak about pricing because i got everything in a package deal.

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Originally Posted by Terp1

WOW! Beautiful so far.

Thank You!

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Originally Posted by gizmo

Like your wheels, just wish the offset wasn't so aggressive.

i hear ya, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Especially to be different

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Originally Posted by Robert

actually the specification shows it's not exactly 50/50, the car is slightly front heavy

thanks for clearin that up

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Originally Posted by Lexington

No limit on tint in PA?

Laws are made to be BROKEN

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Originally Posted by achtungE30

Love the wheel stance...please let us know what offset/tire size etc.

35/45 tires are 235/255

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elsabor67

This looks like the beginning of a showstopper. What are you going to do when too many people have jaw injuries because they stop and stay transfixed on your car?

Seriously speaking, I love how the rims look and definetly has a very mean look and stance to it.

Will definetly be watching the outcome of this. Good luck.

1) Make them sign a waiver

Thank You!

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Originally Posted by new2the3

Nice collection of mods you got there, that is going to be one bad ass car.

Thank You

I will try my best to keep you all updated as best i can...

JiveTurkey · 03-12-2009, 04:41 PM

Looking good! You going to spring for the carbon fiber sunroof replacement?

BlackNWhite · 03-12-2009, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JiveTurkey

Looking good! You going to spring for the carbon fiber sunroof replacement?

yes sirrrr, already ordered

jkp1187 · 03-12-2009, 04:55 PM

Where in Pennsylvania are you keeping this bad boy?

montreal red · 03-12-2009, 04:59 PM

nice !! the fitment on the wheels are excellent.

BlackNWhite · 03-12-2009, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkp1187

Where in Pennsylvania are you keeping this bad boy?

Under Ground Bat Cave

gtaday51 · 03-12-2009, 07:05 PM

I agree with everyone about how awesome that 1 will be. But please put a roundel in that hole. I'm sorry to point that out but it is just bothering me.

BlackNWhite · 03-12-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gtaday51

I agree with everyone about how awesome that 1 will be. But please put a roundel in that hole. I'm sorry to point that out but it is just bothering me.

Hey champ, calm down... when the pic was taken, i still need to adjust the hood. there is a roundel on there now

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BlackNWhite Banned 15 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Oreo Cookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TriState Area iTrader: (0)	New Member with a New Car, and with new... Hey Guys! I thought i would post my project car. She is a brand new 2009 AW 135i. Picked her up about a week ago. My goal is to basicly have it complete in 30 days. I did cheat a lil by ordering parts before i got the car, but only by about 2 weeks. Stay tune for weekly updates if you are interested. Any input is welcome, but please, if you dnt have something good to say, don't say it at all. Thanks and Happy Tuning! Week 1 (intalled): -Eibach Multi-Pro Coil-Over R2 -VMR V710s (19x8.5 & 19x9.5) -Yokohama ADVANs -OEM style Carbon Fiber Hood -Angel Eye Bulb Upgrade -6 Window Tints -Carbon Fiber Interior Trim -Black Kidney Grills Week 1 (uninstalled parts): -Carbon Fiber Trunk Lid -Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser -Carbon Fiber Mirror Housings -GruppeM Ram-Air Intake System -Custom Performance Engineering Full Exhaust System -Custom Performance Engineering Down Pipes -Front Mount Intercooler (Custom) -Custom Performance Engineering Standback (preordered) - - UPDATE Just got a pic from the manufacture of one wheel getting boxed and ready to come home TEASERRRRR Attached Images Last edited by BlackNWhite; 03-12-2009 at 07:38 PM..
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tbird Captain 31 Rep 683 Posts Drives: "Bianca" 135cic AW/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FLL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135cic [0.00]	Question: With the 135 being built to a near 50/50 weight distribution, and then it is built for a bit of understeer, isn't a lighter hood without corresponding weightloss in the trunk going to enhance the understeer? Just a question. __________________ 2008 135cic, Alpine White/Terracotta Leather/BlackTop, Premium Package (Bluetooth, folding mirrors, etc), Sport Package with M Wheel, Navigation, Logic7 with HD and IPod and Sirius, Steptronic, M Aerodynamic Kit 2001 Focus ZX3, modified for fun commuting Previous 2006 325xi 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro 1984 Audi 4000S Quattro modified 1955 Ford Thunderbird 1969 Camaro modified 1993 Ford Explorer (basic hauling) 1984+1988 Ford Broncos 1993 Honda Civic (Commuter, junk) 2008 Mini (wife's car, AWESOME) A few more
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Elsabor67 aiming for 450..... 303 Rep 2,910 Posts Drives: Totaled :-( Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (28) Garage List 2009 135i [10.00]	This looks like the beginning of a showstopper. What are you going to do when too many people have jaw injuries because they stop and stay transfixed on your car? Seriously speaking, I love how the rims look and definetly has a very mean look and stance to it. Will definetly be watching the outcome of this. Good luck. __________________ Quote from Ezeedee regarding car mods: "you're only done when you sell the car "
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gtaday51 gone but not forgotten 35 Rep 985 Posts Drives: gone 135 - Hello 1M! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Big Apple iTrader: (0)	I agree with everyone about how awesome that 1 will be. But please put a roundel in that hole. I'm sorry to point that out but it is just bothering me. __________________ Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration don't fail me now.
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