New 2013 135i M Sport edition for Canada

[gregthegr8]

Bah! You may beat me by one day as I'm planning on Saturday. The last few days are really really hard.

[JB007]

LOL, Yes they are.
Window tint on Saturday, and likely a full wrap of the front end on Monday (XPel Ultimate Paint Protection - full hood, front fenders, front bumper, headlights, and the plastic sides below the doors).

[gregthegr8]

Darn, my tint appointment isn't until the next Saturday, May 4. You know what kind of tint you're getting? Our cars are very different since mine is dark and yours is light, but I'm looking to get probably a 30% or 35%, just not sure which film yet and have to see them in person and up against the car since some of them may have weird lil blueish hues to them. Looking at lowest end option as Llumar ATC 35%, or the Llumar CTX 30% or 40%, or highest end Wincos 30% or 40%, but not sure which percentages that comes in.

I'll be posting pics before and after tint from same angles to show the dramatic difference it makes on the car, having had a 135 in the past and seen it change the entire character and look of the car.

[JB007]

Getting 50% for the door windows, and 20% for the small rear side windows and the back window. There will be a slight variation in tint grade, but that's fine. My current car has that exact same tint grade. Only difference is I currently have a 5 doors (Hatch).

I may consider doing 50% for the whole sides, and 20% for the rear window, but since I'm so used to my 50%front and 20% rest, not convinced.

Reason for 50% is that in Qc, they are anal about tint. The law is 70% for front side windows. Never had problems with 50%. But 35% is defitively too dark. Since you can't see the driver, you are likely to be pulled over.

Going with ASFW Film.
My 135i is Alpine White.

[gregthegr8]

And I thought cops in California were annoying with tint. I don't want them seeing me speeding! Good luck catching up though. hahaha. O=)

[Mstandard]

Great to see another member from Québec! Post pics of the car when you get it tinted.

[Canuck135i]

Hey JB007.....Congrats on getting the the new 135.
I'll bet you don't sleep well these days ....what did Carly Simon sing - "Anticipation"

Where are you getting the tint done?

[JB007]

LUXE Auto Lounge, Ottawa East End.
http://www.luxeautolounge.com/home.html
Counting the nights. 3 "dodos" to go before taking delivery.

[Cherwool]

Awesome!! Be sure to post some pics.

Mine is next Weds.

[JB007]

Got the car. 400kms on it on the first 5 days.
Got TPMS warning this evening while driving back home. Checked tire pressures once home, 32psi. Pumped up, and good for now. Slow leak.

Will try to get it fixed at Frisby. The screw is in the middle of the thread. Tire has not been driven flat whatsoever.
That's bad luck alright!
Here is a good article to read about run flats:
http://www.autos.ca/health-and-safet...un-flat-tires/

[Cherwool]

400 kms on mine now too - took delivery 5 days ago.

Already swapped out the kidneys for gloss black - looks mean now!!

And 35% tint.

Next: Performance Exhaust.

[Canuck135i]

Originally Posted by Cherwool

400 kms on mine now too - took delivery 5 days ago.

Already swapped out the kidneys for gloss black - looks mean now!!

And 35% tint.

Next: Performance Exhaust.

What exhaust are you going with?

I'm considering BMW PE or the Berk Axle-Back Satin Black

Cheers

[JB007]

Got the tire repaired at Frisby for $32 or so. Two thumbs up to Frisby!
Really enjoying the car, getting near the 1,000km, so, about to be able to opne her up

Really enjoying this thing. The Premium Sound is so great, and that torque in low RPM, wow.

[Cherwool]

Originally Posted by Canuck135i

What exhaust are you going with?

I'm considering BMW PE or the Berk Axle-Back Satin Black

Cheers

Definitely the BMW PE, although I've heard great things about the Berk as well.

[Cherwool]

Semi-edited shot from upcoming photoshoot



Carbon Black looked great in this low light



Opposites attract!



First day home

[gregthegr8]

Looking good!

Totally not biased though as a 135is owner. I'd highly highly recommend the BMW PE too. It's everybody's favorite thing about their 135is down here in the states and then you don't have to worry about the hassle of warranty issues, etc. It is a brutal and mean sound that is intoxicating and addictive and vicious. Can't recommend enough.

[Cherwool]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Looking good!

Totally not biased though as a 135is owner. I'd highly highly recommend the BMW PE too. It's everybody's favorite thing about their 135is down here in the states and then you don't have to worry about the hassle of warranty issues, etc. It is a brutal and mean sound that is intoxicating and addictive and vicious. Can't recommend enough.

Is it unbearably loud upon cold start in the morning?

I know I can live with the sound but my only concern is neighbors lol.

[gregthegr8]

They will learn to love it. It's not that bad from INSIDE the car, but I'm in an enclosed garage and opened my door to hear it yesterday when turning it on in the morning and it was kinda loud from the echo. Your neighbors will know when you're coming and going, that's for sure.

[kellyzerx]

Did anyone in Canada actually get the blackline taillights on the M Sport Edition? My car was delivered last Friday and I didn't notice until later that it doesn't have the blackline taillights.