Bit the bullet, and went for it...

[nacaruh]

So I purchased a 09' 128i back in March. It was my first BMW, and I loved it! But couldn't resist the 135i, so I traded it in, and I got a 08' 135i in AW with Terracota Boston Leather (Brown, forgot exact name) I had a bunch of parts waiting for me, but did most of the cosmetics so far! I still have my JB4 G5, DCI, and LUX V3s

So far,
BMW CF Diffuser
BMW CF Trunk Spoiler
BMW Performance Exhaust
BMW CF Mirror Caps
BMW Performance Calipers
BMW Performance Drilled/Slotted Rotors
BMW Performance 19" 313 Wheels (245s Michelins rear, 225s Bridgestones front)
Black Kidney Grilles (swapping with CF kidney grilles soon)
LUX V3s
BMS DCI
JB4 G5


Mods to be added:
Blackline LCI Taillights
Front Lip
Catless Downpipe
N55 OEM Midpipes
Chargepipe
Sport Springs (BMW Performance or idk yet!)
Maybe a car wrap?



I just love that OEM look, and N54 FTW!

[Marc08EX]

Any more pics?! Your car looks great!

I want to see your front lip in more detail!

Are those 19" 313 wheels as well?

[nacaruh]

Originally Posted by Marc08EX

Any more pics?! Your car looks great!

I want to see your front lip in more detail!

Are those 19" 313 wheels as well?

Oops, I meant trunk spoiler, sorry.. but I really do want a front lip... any suggestions?
And, I wanted to take more pictures, but there's nowhere good to take them at.. , and yes they are 19" 245s rear and 225s front (i think) and thanks!!

[Marc08EX]

Originally Posted by royallecaf

Oops, I meant trunk spoiler, sorry.. but I really do want a front lip... any suggestions?
And, I wanted to take more pictures, but there's nowhere good to take them at.. , and yes they are 19" 245s rear and 225s front (i think) and thanks!!

The only front lip I like is SLeK designs but it's too expensive at $1k.

Are those rims OEM BMW or replica? If they are OEM, the offsets are really low for our cars IMO (from all the readings I've done). Are your fenders rolled? Are you experiencing any rubbing?

Those are the only wheels I want to get but the low offsets scare me. Now that I know someone else has done it then it should work. Please post more pics!!!!!

[miro2296]

Very nice ride! I like the Kerschner front lip. Its simple and clean looking and price is not too bad http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=407829. I really like the look of the 19's on it.

[Marc08EX]

bump!

Any pictures yet OP?

[nacaruh]

Originally Posted by Marc08EX

The only front lip I like is SLeK designs but it's too expensive at $1k.

Are those rims OEM BMW or replica? If they are OEM, the offsets are really low for our cars IMO (from all the readings I've done). Are your fenders rolled? Are you experiencing any rubbing?

Those are the only wheels I want to get but the low offsets scare me. Now that I know someone else has done it then it should work. Please post more pics!!!!!

Thanks for the input guys, I'll definitely check out the front lip!
And Marc, those are OEM 313s, fenders not rolled (but I need too), and so far I've really had no rubbing issues unless I hit a huge bump... And with the low offsets, the car handling is still as smooth as OEM, but I definitely have more control of the car! I'll put up more pictures when I get the chance. I've just been really busy with work lately... T_T

Oh, I forgot one thing. Car is not lowered, and it's on stock m-sport suspension. Especially with 19s, I personally would not recommend lowering it lol

[Chandon]

ahh, i just love 1ers with 313M wheels.. looks gorgeous

[Marc08EX]

Originally Posted by royallecaf

Thanks for the input guys, I'll definitely check out the front lip!
And Marc, those are OEM 313s, fenders not rolled (but I need too), and so far I've really had no rubbing issues unless I hit a huge bump... And with the low offsets, the car handling is still as smooth as OEM, but I definitely have more control of the car! I'll put up more pictures when I get the chance. I've just been really busy with work lately... T_T

Oh, I forgot one thing. Car is not lowered, and it's on stock m-sport suspension. Especially with 19s, I personally would not recommend lowering it lol

I really want to see how flush these wheels are.. I want to get the 19" 313 wheels but I don't want to deal with fender modifications. That's why I want to see more pictures of your setup.

[brianjk]

Aww! Should have posted some more pics. Looks good though..

[nacaruh]

Sorry for being late with the pictures! I put up some more, and I'll get some detailed pictures on the tires and fender (not the best photographer). Hope this can somewhat help make your decision =D

[PopsnBurbles]

OMG you car looks sexy! Not to be biased, but I don't really see THAT big of a difference between the 18" 313's and the 19" 313's. (Both look sexy!) That's like my "dream" look for my car.

The 19" is perfect for the current ride height and car size. If you intend to do a drop, I'd suggest downsizing to 18". Might I also suggest the BMW perf. side skirts?

I'm not sure if I can see it right but I don't see the BMW perf. rear calipers. Do you have 'em?

[nacaruh]

Originally Posted by 328pride

OMG you car looks sexy! Not to be biased, but I don't really see THAT big of a difference between the 18" 313's and the 19" 313's. (Both look sexy!) That's like my "dream" look for my car.

The 19" is perfect for the current ride height and car size. If you intend to do a drop, I'd suggest downsizing to 18". Might I also suggest the BMW perf. side skirts?

I'm not sure if I can see it right but I don't see the BMW perf. rear calipers. Do you have 'em?

Thanks, and I agree with you! Right now, my rear tires seem more close to the fender than my front tires, so i was thinking about lowering just the front. I wonder...is it possible to lower the front and raise the rear just a tad bit? I don't know too much about suspension mods, but I could definitely use some improvements!

I'll definitely take a look into the side skirts. I think they're still on sale from getbmwparts.com , and yes, I have the rear calipers as well (Just put in a picture).

[P1]

OEM FTW!!!

[Marc08EX]

WOW! Thanks for posting pictures OP. Those 19" 313 wheels look amazing!

[nacaruh]

Originally Posted by Marc08EX

WOW! Thanks for posting pictures OP. Those 19" 313 wheels look amazing!

Thanks! The whole car puts a smile on my face every time I get in.

But I definitely want to get a set of 18's. It was just horrible driving with 19's in NYC/NNJ area...

[Worra]

Great car man, would love to see more pics of the BMW CF diffusor. The OEM diffusor is probably my biggest gripe with the way the car looks, completely stock. I've seen other (cheaper) 3rd party CF diffusors but the fitment never looks perfect enough, is the BMW worth the cash?

[135Pats]

Coilovers!

[nacaruh]

Originally Posted by Worra

Great car man, would love to see more pics of the BMW CF diffusor. The OEM diffusor is probably my biggest gripe with the way the car looks, completely stock. I've seen other (cheaper) 3rd party CF diffusors but the fitment never looks perfect enough, is the BMW worth the cash?

Just for you, I added some pictures of the diffusor !
Sorry about the first shot, a part of my finger wanted to come into the shot...
It's a perfect fit in my opinion, and there are plenty of other aftermarket diffusors that are just as good as the BMW OEM, but I'm just really picky that's all

And I definitely need to do more research on them coilovers!

[Worra]

Originally Posted by royallecaf

Just for you, I added some pictures of the diffusor !
Sorry about the first shot, a part of my finger wanted to come into the shot...
It's a perfect fit in my opinion, and there are plenty of other aftermarket diffusors that are just as good as the BMW OEM, but I'm just really picky that's all

And I definitely need to do more research on them coilovers!

Man, that fitment looks super good. They really should have at least put a gloss black OEM diffusor on this car :/ - Ah well, I'll get the BMW CF one once I've had the car for a bit and saved a little extra cash

[mechavore884]

I've known you for how long and I'm just seeing this HAHAHA....time to give this the phoenix down!