Will us Aussies get the BMW performance catalogue?

andrew@southernBM · 04-17-2008, 09:14 PM

I'm trying to find out if i have to reprogram the Airbag circuit when the seats are changed over, and yeah WAY i hear what you are saying re price.

That has been my big concern with these parts. How much is all these extras going to be, is it cheaper with over seas options to directly import. These are all the issues i am working on at the moment.

By the way- You all should have EMAIL.

I didn't realise there were so many of you......

Eureka · 04-17-2008, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by professor

i was told that the 4 grand seats come in alcantara or leather. anyone else hear that too?

They appear to be alcantara in the middle with leather bolsters on each side.

Zuzu · 04-17-2008, 09:17 PM

Hi Andrew,
Did you receive my email in regards for a pdf performance catalogue ??

cozza · 04-17-2008, 09:46 PM

They can be downloaded here:

135i BMW Performance Spreadsheet.pdf

135i -2.pdf

andrew@southernBM · 04-17-2008, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuzu

Hi Andrew,
Did you receive my email in regards for a pdf performance catalogue ??

yep email sent

andrew@southernBM · 04-17-2008, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cozza

They can be downloaded here:

135i BMW Performance Spreadsheet.pdf

135i -2.pdf

Thanks for that

andrew@southernBM · 04-17-2008, 10:27 PM

Re Steering wheel upgrade

A sport steering wheel airbag system must be additionally
ordered for vehicles equipped with a standard steering
wheel. In the case of vehicles already equipped with a sport
steering wheel, the existing airbag module can be
adopted. A specific coil spring cartage is required for

running additional cables.

Also a few cars have been fully kitted out i was just told, unveiling at the 135i release at Phillip island, not sure how true this is......i'm sensing these things are getting too pricey......

professor · 04-17-2008, 10:34 PM

my wallet hurts and i'm not even sitting on it. i read that about the airbag compatibility issue too somewhere, but the 135i airbag should be fine no? i'm keen on that steering wheel but it doesn't seem too keen on me.

andrew@southernBM · 04-17-2008, 10:39 PM

Hopefully more info soon for you all, if you need airbags and extras the cost will skyrocket out of control. I hope BMW keep a llid on the costs, but i don't hold my breath.

professor · 04-17-2008, 11:49 PM

"BMW Performance Parts Configurator CD". Those guys at BMW really know how to slow torture with virtual eye-candy. The configurator on the website for the car and now this....

WAY · 04-18-2008, 12:09 AM

Been told that you do not need new airbag with the M wheels that we have. But extra cabling...I think I may just skip this. Installation is not going to be cheap.

As for seat, I do want to change my seat for track use down the track. And for insurance purpose when I drive on the road, this may be the only option. But $4k?

Is it CF backed? I don't even think it is!

Kris · 04-18-2008, 12:24 AM

If I can retrofit bixenon headlights into my 325 and also rip half my interior out to put in a bmw ipod kit, installing a steering wheel would be a piece of CAKE!

I dont even have a garage!!

WAY · 04-18-2008, 12:39 AM

Haha maybe for you, but I am hopeless at those things. I guess this is why having a BMW specialist (like Seb on the Tex) is fantastic!

professor · 04-18-2008, 01:52 AM

i once almost started crying installing my coffee cup in the cupholder....sorry, i'm just not that smart, but i still want to have an alcantara sci-fi steering wheel. i guess that is why dealerships routinely rip me off....

WAY · 04-18-2008, 02:11 AM

Bwahahahaha! That is funny professor. Good to know there is at least one person who is worst than me when it comes to install! I did my own install for a CAI on my Cooper S years ago. First and last install as far as I remember.

professor · 04-18-2008, 10:03 PM

wouldn't it make sense for dealers to offer a tradein value for anyone wanting the performance wheels separate from a retrofit value? oh no wait, that would make it cheaper.

Kris · 04-20-2008, 06:05 AM

If anyone in Sydney wants help, im handy with BMWs

Me and my mate did a few mods to the 325 . I used to be able to remove the front bumper and lights in 10minutes hehehe

Alext · 04-23-2008, 08:36 AM

The short shifter kit/knob looks the best value in my opinion.

WAY · 04-23-2008, 12:40 PM

I think the short shifter cost $350 and the knob another $150? Not too bad if the shift is long, but I think in this case it actually isn't too bad. Don't know, not going to do this until I drive the car. The knob looks great though.

TwoTriBeZ · 04-26-2008, 01:55 AM

I wonder how much it will cost to swap over to the Tii wheels from the standard 18s? Anyone have a guess? Are they much lighter?

DTNJNQ · 04-26-2008, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwoTriBeZ

I wonder how much it will cost to swap over to the Tii wheels from the standard 18s? Anyone have a guess? Are they much lighter?

Check this site out. It has prices for most of the performance parts. The wheels appear to be about $3000 with tyres.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...egoryID=132126

Zuzu · 04-26-2008, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris

The brakes, carbon mirror/rear diffuser/interior looks rather tasty!

Not a fan of the seats or the steering wheel. And the wheels are a bit nasty too (imagine cleaning them!)

Hi there Kris..Just picked up a Hard Copy of the BMW Performance parts catalogue from my dealer today..
Go and ask your dealer for a copy..:smile:

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andrew@southernBM 167 Rep 1,536 Posts Drives: M3 F80, M140i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia. iTrader: (0)	I'm trying to find out if i have to reprogram the Airbag circuit when the seats are changed over, and yeah WAY i hear what you are saying re price. That has been my big concern with these parts. How much is all these extras going to be, is it cheaper with over seas options to directly import. These are all the issues i am working on at the moment. By the way- You all should have EMAIL. I didn't realise there were so many of you......
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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Hi Andrew, Did you receive my email in regards for a pdf performance catalogue ??
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04-17-2008, 09:46 PM	#26
cozza ///Mthusiast 135 Rep 1,751 Posts Drives: M135i (March delivery) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	They can be downloaded here: 135i BMW Performance Spreadsheet.pdf 135i -2.pdf __________________ ///M135i: AUTO \| ALPINE WHITE \| CORAL RED LEATHER \| HEATED SEATS \| SUNROOF \| NAV \| DAB TUNER \| HARMAN KARDON \| PERFORMANCE BITS 'N' PIECES
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04-17-2008, 10:27 PM	#29
andrew@southernBM 167 Rep 1,536 Posts Drives: M3 F80, M140i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia. iTrader: (0)	Re Steering wheel upgrade A sport steering wheel airbag system must be additionally ordered for vehicles equipped with a standard steering wheel. In the case of vehicles already equipped with a sport steering wheel, the existing airbag module can be adopted. A specific coil spring cartage is required for running additional cables. Also a few cars have been fully kitted out i was just told, unveiling at the 135i release at Phillip island, not sure how true this is......i'm sensing these things are getting too pricey......
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04-17-2008, 10:34 PM	#30
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	my wallet hurts and i'm not even sitting on it. i read that about the airbag compatibility issue too somewhere, but the 135i airbag should be fine no? i'm keen on that steering wheel but it doesn't seem too keen on me.
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04-17-2008, 10:39 PM	#31
andrew@southernBM 167 Rep 1,536 Posts Drives: M3 F80, M140i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia. iTrader: (0)	Hopefully more info soon for you all, if you need airbags and extras the cost will skyrocket out of control. I hope BMW keep a llid on the costs, but i don't hold my breath.
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04-17-2008, 11:49 PM	#32
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	"BMW Performance Parts Configurator CD". Those guys at BMW really know how to slow torture with virtual eye-candy. The configurator on the website for the car and now this....
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04-18-2008, 12:09 AM	#33
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Been told that you do not need new airbag with the M wheels that we have. But extra cabling...I think I may just skip this. Installation is not going to be cheap. As for seat, I do want to change my seat for track use down the track. And for insurance purpose when I drive on the road, this may be the only option. But $4k? Is it CF backed? I don't even think it is!
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04-18-2008, 12:24 AM	#34
Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	If I can retrofit bixenon headlights into my 325 and also rip half my interior out to put in a bmw ipod kit, installing a steering wheel would be a piece of CAKE! I dont even have a garage!!
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04-18-2008, 12:39 AM	#35
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Haha maybe for you, but I am hopeless at those things. I guess this is why having a BMW specialist (like Seb on the Tex) is fantastic!
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04-18-2008, 01:52 AM	#36
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	i once almost started crying installing my coffee cup in the cupholder....sorry, i'm just not that smart, but i still want to have an alcantara sci-fi steering wheel. i guess that is why dealerships routinely rip me off....
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04-18-2008, 02:11 AM	#37
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Bwahahahaha! That is funny professor. Good to know there is at least one person who is worst than me when it comes to install! I did my own install for a CAI on my Cooper S years ago. First and last install as far as I remember.
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04-18-2008, 10:03 PM	#38
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	wouldn't it make sense for dealers to offer a tradein value for anyone wanting the performance wheels separate from a retrofit value? oh no wait, that would make it cheaper.
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04-20-2008, 06:05 AM	#39
Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	If anyone in Sydney wants help, im handy with BMWs Me and my mate did a few mods to the 325 . I used to be able to remove the front bumper and lights in 10minutes hehehe
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04-23-2008, 08:36 AM	#40
Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	The short shifter kit/knob looks the best value in my opinion.
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04-23-2008, 12:40 PM	#41
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I think the short shifter cost $350 and the knob another $150? Not too bad if the shift is long, but I think in this case it actually isn't too bad. Don't know, not going to do this until I drive the car. The knob looks great though.
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04-26-2008, 01:55 AM	#42
TwoTriBeZ Private 2 Rep 53 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	I wonder how much it will cost to swap over to the Tii wheels from the standard 18s? Anyone have a guess? Are they much lighter?
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