Time to contribute

xjet04 · 08-20-2009, 01:42 PM

Hey all -

I had a 2006 E90 until April. The lease was almost up, but couldn't wait any longer. I had to get my 135i.

I've been soaking in all the info contributed here passively when I had my E90. Since I picked up my new 135i I have been lurking around here at 1Addicts almost daily. I figure it is time to show some love and put up a few pics of my new baby.

This is the first car I've had that I have done any mods to and I have to say it is so freakin addicting. It is very hard to not max out the credit cards and go crazy. I've been trying to pace my self with moderate success.

I have to say thanks to the guys that have posted the DIY's for the grilles, performance pedals, and CF spoiler. They proved to be invaluable.

Also thanks to some of the vendors on this site. I got my grilles from modbargins, my CF spoiler from Jlevi, my pedals from Dan at United, and my GTS-R's from Gill at tiretrack. Splitters from fmxomar are enroute as we speak. And I am drooling over the Meisterschaft Touring HP exhaust. A special thanks go to Gill and Dan for what I would call GREAT customer service.

I love my car. Here are a few pics.

Xin1120 · 08-20-2009, 01:44 PM

looking sharp man, good job. You gonna do the lights?

SV Concepts III · 08-20-2009, 01:59 PM

Car looks great

xjet04 · 08-20-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Xin1120

looking sharp man, good job. You gonna do the lights?

Yeah, if you are referring to white angels, I would really like to. I'm concerned, though, that I may loose some of the brightness if I make the switch. I've spent a lot of time pondering the various possibilities and all the ones I have seen seem to sacrifice some brightness, either during the day or when the xenons are on. I guess I'm waiting for a perfect solution.

And my other problem is that this in one thing I do not trust myself to do. I've read so may posts from other guys on here that they are a total pain to change.

I'm always open to suggestions though.

escobar929 · 08-20-2009, 02:37 PM

looks great man!

any plans to lower it?

Xin1120 · 08-20-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by xjet04

Yeah, if you are referring to white angels, I would really like to. I'm concerned, though, that I may loose some of the brightness if I make the switch. I've spent a lot of time pondering the various possibilities and all the ones I have seen seem to sacrifice some brightness, either during the day or when the xenons are on. I guess I'm waiting for a perfect solution.

And my other problem is that this in one thing I do not trust myself to do. I've read so may posts from other guys on here that they are a total pain to change.

I'm always open to suggestions though.

The way I see it, I would rather it look good with low light than bad with bright lights. The daytime running lights are not that useful and the only reason why you don't really see a white pair during the day is they're white...and it matches your plastic on the angel eyes.

Just don't do EFX, I'm pretty sure everything else I've heard and seen are good. Its definitely a mod you can do yourself as it doesn't take too much skill but more patience. The hardest part as you've probably heard is putting the covers back on, everything else is not hard to do.

xjet04 · 08-20-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by escobar929

looks great man!

any plans to lower it?

Short answer, yes.

But lowering falls farther down my priority list. I really like the performance side skirts. And I'm kicking around either a Meisterschaft exhaust or a Dinan stage 2. For most people that would probably be a no-brainer - GET THE TUNE!!!! But I can't get the awesome sound of that exhaust out of my head and this car is not exactly slow just as it is. Financially, it has to be one or the other right now, not both, until I win the lottery, of course.

xjet04 · 08-20-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Xin1120

The way I see it, I would rather it look good with low light than bad with bright lights. The daytime running lights are not that useful and the only reason why you don't really see a white pair during the day is they're white...and it matches your plastic on the angel eyes.

Just don't do EFX, I'm pretty sure everything else I've heard and seen are good. Its definitely a mod you can do yourself as it doesn't take too much skill but more patience. The hardest part as you've probably heard is putting the covers back on, everything else is not hard to do.

I see your point. Thanks for the input. So many decisions to make, such little time (and never enough money).

datbimmerdoe · 08-20-2009, 05:25 PM

Looks sick!

xjet04 · 08-21-2009, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by the infamous...

Looks sick!

Thanks.

Judge · 08-21-2009, 08:58 AM

I've pretty much got the same setup going though I have stock grilles and the Perf exhaust. Are you considering eyelids? I think they would make a black-on-black look wickedly aggressive. That's probably what I'm going to do next.

xjet04 · 08-21-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Judge

I've pretty much got the same setup going though I have stock grilles and the Perf exhaust. Are you considering eyelids? I think they would make a black-on-black look wickedly aggressive. That's probably what I'm going to do next.

Yeah, I do want to get some eyelids too, but so far I'm not in love with any that I have seen so far - although I do admit I have not looked around all that much. I've thought about possibly making my own so they will be shaped exactly how I want, but I have not bothered looking for a suitable material yet.

Excitmnt94 · 08-21-2009, 10:20 AM

congrats man...she is a thing of beauty!

CrazyIvan · 08-21-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Judge

I've pretty much got the same setup going though I have stock grilles and the Perf exhaust. Are you considering eyelids? I think they would make a black-on-black look wickedly aggressive. That's probably what I'm going to do next.

How do you like that Perf exhaust? I've been considering that idea for a while...

Judge · 08-21-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyIvan

How do you like that Perf exhaust? I've been considering that idea for a while...

I'll be able to tell you Monday

blklacker · 08-21-2009, 11:21 PM

diggin it.. blked out 1ers

cagekicker · 08-22-2009, 11:09 AM

nice!

ben14142001 · 08-22-2009, 07:33 PM

Very clean!

jibaholic101 · 08-22-2009, 08:02 PM

oh my god! that looks soooo perfect blacked out! if only black wasnt a pain to clean, i would have gotten it on my 1er

xjet04 · 08-23-2009, 07:55 AM

Thanks guys. It sure is a pain in the ass to keep clean. This is my first black car but I knew the risks. The reward, of course, is that when she is clean she is beautiful.

Judge · 08-24-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyIvan

How do you like that Perf exhaust? I've been considering that idea for a while...

It's awesome. Gives the car a whole new character. Still quiet when idle and at low speeds but roars to life on quick acceleration.

08-20-2009, 01:42 PM	#1
xjet04 First Lieutenant 119 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 2022 AR M4 Comp Xdrive Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (3)	Time to contribute - My JB 135i Hey all - I had a 2006 E90 until April. The lease was almost up, but couldn't wait any longer. I had to get my 135i. I've been soaking in all the info contributed here passively when I had my E90. Since I picked up my new 135i I have been lurking around here at 1Addicts almost daily. I figure it is time to show some love and put up a few pics of my new baby. This is the first car I've had that I have done any mods to and I have to say it is so freakin addicting. It is very hard to not max out the credit cards and go crazy. I've been trying to pace my self with moderate success. I have to say thanks to the guys that have posted the DIY's for the grilles, performance pedals, and CF spoiler. They proved to be invaluable. Also thanks to some of the vendors on this site. I got my grilles from modbargins, my CF spoiler from Jlevi, my pedals from Dan at United, and my GTS-R's from Gill at tiretrack. Splitters from fmxomar are enroute as we speak. And I am drooling over the Meisterschaft Touring HP exhaust. A special thanks go to Gill and Dan for what I would call GREAT customer service. I love my car. Here are a few pics. Attached Images __________________ 2022 Aventurine Red M4 Comp X-Drive
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08-20-2009, 01:44 PM	#2
Xin1120 Captain 41 Rep 667 Posts Drives: 135i Coupé Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i Coupé SOLD [0.00]	looking sharp man, good job. You gonna do the lights?
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08-20-2009, 01:59 PM	#3
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Car looks great
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08-20-2009, 02:37 PM	#5
escobar929 Brigadier General 154 Rep 4,528 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL iTrader: (14) Garage List 2020 M2 CS [10.00] 2020 M240i [0.00]	looks great man! any plans to lower it?
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08-20-2009, 05:25 PM	#9
datbimmerdoe Lieutenant General 1275 Rep 17,493 Posts Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka CANES COUNTRY iTrader: (0)	Looks sick! __________________ #datbimmerdoe #thatbimmertho FOLLOW @datbimmerdoe on INSTAGRAM
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08-21-2009, 08:58 AM	#11
Judge First Lieutenant 38 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I've pretty much got the same setup going though I have stock grilles and the Perf exhaust. Are you considering eyelids? I think they would make a black-on-black look wickedly aggressive. That's probably what I'm going to do next.
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08-21-2009, 10:20 AM	#13
Excitmnt94 Detailer & Fitness Freak 23 Rep 514 Posts Drives: '09 135i ///M Sport Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	congrats man...she is a thing of beauty! __________________ 135i coupe...Alpine White // Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim // Heated Coral Red Leather Seats // M-Sport Package // I-pod // PDC // 6-Speed Manual
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08-21-2009, 11:21 PM	#16
blklacker Captain 50 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: seattle iTrader: (0)	diggin it.. blked out 1ers __________________ -135i BSM, CRBL ,custom front lip/Indianapolis red fade, blacked out tail lights/corner headlights, golf tee, BMS Air intake, SSTT, CF spoiler,Powdered coated OEM rims gunmetal high gloss,custom Rear diffuser Black/Indianapolis red fade
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08-22-2009, 11:09 AM	#17
cagekicker Major 16 Rep 1,335 Posts Drives: '09 crimson red 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: miami (vice city) fl. iTrader: (0)	nice! __________________ 6MT/ Sport Package/ N54/ Asa wheels/ Eibach pro kit springs/ Active autowerke Exhaust/ 35% tint
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08-22-2009, 07:33 PM	#18
ben14142001 Captain 27 Rep 707 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nashville iTrader: (1)	Very clean!
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08-22-2009, 08:02 PM	#19
jibaholic101 Brigadier General 159 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	oh my god! that looks soooo perfect blacked out! if only black wasnt a pain to clean, i would have gotten it on my 1er __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same
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08-23-2009, 07:55 AM	#20
xjet04 First Lieutenant 119 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 2022 AR M4 Comp Xdrive Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (3)	Thanks guys. It sure is a pain in the ass to keep clean. This is my first black car but I knew the risks. The reward, of course, is that when she is clean she is beautiful. __________________ 2022 Aventurine Red M4 Comp X-Drive
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