Isn't the sport package already standard on the 135

[mkiiieustyle]

im pretty damn sure the 135i is limited too 150 and the 128 to 130, the only thing that changes is the 128i when you add the sports package, they raise the limiter too 150, the 135i stays at 150 whether it has a sports package or not.

[BMWeber]

Originally Posted by mkiiieustyle

im pretty damn sure the 135i is limited too 150 and the 128 to 130, the only thing that changes is the 128i when you add the sports package, they raise the limiter too 150, the 135i stays at 150 whether it has a sports package or not.

so your saying you don't believe the brochure :iono:

[mkiiieustyle]

the brochure is shows 130 for the 128i and 150 for the 135i, it then tells you in the corner that the 130 limiter will be increased to 150 if you get the sports package but since the 135i is already advertised for 150 stock without the sports package means that it's only for the 128i, the 135i already comes with tires that are suitable for the 150 the 128 isn't, i'm also going off of every test drive i've seen and info i have heard and everyone stattes the limiter is at 150 for 135i this is the fisrt time i have even heard of a lower limiter.

[mkiiieustyle]

the tire on the 128i are all season tires and the 135i tires are performance tires that's why from factory the speed limiter is different, the 135i IS able to reach 150 from the factory without the sports package.......... this info is also on the same brochure about 2 pages up.

[larryn]

Originally Posted by mkiiieustyle

the tire on the 128i are all season tires and the 135i tires are performance tires that's why from factory the speed limiter is different, the 135i IS able to reach 150 from the factory without the sports package.......... this info is also on the same brochure about 2 pages up.

What brochure are you looking at? I'm seeing what BMWeber is referring to. The newest info shows that you get the Increased Top Speed only in conjunction with the Sports Package.

[mkiiieustyle]

it's the same brochure that you are reffering to, there is more than one page, the top speed of 130 is ONLY FOR THE 128I! the 135i is limited to 150..... it even say's "all season tires limited to 130" THE 135I HAS PERFORMANCE TIRES NOT ALL SEASON TIRES THEREFORE THE LIMITER IS SET TOO 150 WITH OR WITHOUT THE SPORTS PACKAGE. does anyone know if the tires are changed on the sports package for the 128i?

[atl_1M]

Does anyone know if the US spec sports package includes M shift knob and door sills?

[Brandon26pdx]

Originally Posted by ssiddiq1

Does anyone know if the US spec sports package includes M shift knob and door sills?

Dont think so, but they bolt right on I bet!

[joelk]

Originally Posted by Brandon26pdx

Dont think so, but they bolt right on I bet!

there's still some hope re: the shifter. this pic from SF auto show:
http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x...t=1e91a76a.jpg

[mrgoochio]

has it been confirmed whether or not the oil cooler has anything to do with the sport pkg? Is it or is it not already included with the car?

[B25 Jim]

Originally Posted by mkiiieustyle

it's the same brochure that you are reffering to, there is more than one page, the top speed of 130 is ONLY FOR THE 128I! the 135i is limited to 150..... it even say's "all season tires limited to 130" THE 135I HAS PERFORMANCE TIRES NOT ALL SEASON TIRES THEREFORE THE LIMITER IS SET TOO 150 WITH OR WITHOUT THE SPORTS PACKAGE. does anyone know if the tires are changed on the sports package for the 128i?

Yes, the all seasons are limited to 130. That means, that if you get the sport package, get the limiter up to 150, you still have 130 mph tires. The second statement, about the sport package increasing it to 150 mph is the important one. People are hung up on the speed rating of the tires... that has nothing to do with the limiter increase. It's just like their earlier statement made about not using performance tires on snow and ice... It's safety info, incase you get the sport package with the all seasons.

I cannot find any more info on this topic in the brochure... please reference me to where you see it.

[rl in NJ]

Call Sparco and check their prices for a real seat without heat and without leather. On vortex, R steering wheels are selling for 3 bills with the airbag. [I'm getting one for my bug]
I think the sports package is worth it big time, nav not so much.
/rl

[john970]

Originally Posted by mkiiieustyle

im pretty damn sure the 135i is limited too 150 and the 128 to 130, the only thing that changes is the 128i when you add the sports package, they raise the limiter too 150, the 135i stays at 150 whether it has a sports package or not.

Thats because of the all season tires, if you get the all seasons from the factory you get the 130mph limit.

[SlickShift]

Originally Posted by gimme135

The only thing I gleaned from the brochure is that the Sports Package on the 135i includes:

1. M steering wheel
2. fancier seats
3. shadowline trim

Nothing to do with performance or handling!
For $1,100 more?! :eyebulge:

The seat alone are well worth the $1000.

[tommy]

Originally Posted by rl in NJ

Call Sparco and check their prices for a real seat without heat and without leather.

That has nothing to do with the price differential to BMW on the sport vs. nonsport seating, though. So, you're really doing apples to oranges.

For a fatty like me, the sport package seems like a waste. I don't want the skinnier seats, the wheel I'd probably go another direction with anyway (hoping that the M roadster's thick wheel works), and seating, I'd either stick with stock or go Recaro down the line like I did with my Benz (cloth or even better cloth/alcantara would be a great option - BMW should not assume that US buyers don't want cloth still). And $1k just for the shadowline trim, which I do like much better, is just too much.

I have to assume that by now the oil cooler is std for all 135s by now. If not, BMW should be ashamed.

[R32]

Originally Posted by larryn

The non-sport seats suck compared to the sport seats, and the adjustable side bolsters work incredibly well holding you in snugly. They are perfectly fine for Autocross, though for DEs I go with schroth harnesses. Well worth the $1k

if the sport seats have harness cutouts, that would indeed be worth $1k!