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platelet · 03-21-2010, 09:25 PM

Ex-335i guy here. Just got the 2010 1er last week. First manual car I've leased, gearbox feels exactly like my buddy's E46 M3, not so smooth (especially 1st to 2nd), but its a lot of fun. Hill assist is a nice feature. Its nice having a car that is not so common, especially in the NYC area. My only complaint is the crappy base stereo (coming from logic 7), but i couldn't pick since it was the only manual around here that was available. I haven't been driving it hard, except in the midtown tunnel (purely just to listen to that exhaust). Here are some i-phone pics

new2the3 · 03-21-2010, 10:01 PM

Space gray looks really nice on the 1. How do you like it compared to your old 335?

cadeucsb · 03-21-2010, 10:18 PM

congrats and welcome...looks great.

mshahidz · 03-21-2010, 11:04 PM

whats hill assist??

bdardashti · 03-22-2010, 12:31 AM

It will hold the brakes for 3 seconds so the car doesn't roll back if you're on a uphill road when you are at the lights or something

First_Matt_White · 03-22-2010, 03:17 AM

Damn! Nice car.

If the fuel in germany would as cheap as in US I would have such engine as well!

Castr_85M · 03-22-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by platelet

Ex-335i guy here. Just got the 2010 1er last week. First manual car I've leased, gearbox feels exactly like my buddy's E46 M3, not so smooth (especially 1st to 2nd), but its a lot of fun. Hill assist is a nice feature. Its nice having a car that is not so common, especially in the NYC area. My only complaint is the crappy base stereo (coming from logic 7), but i couldn't pick since it was the only manual around here that was available. I haven't been driving it hard, except in the midtown tunnel (purely just to listen to that exhaust). Here are some i-phone pics

Same reason why i chose the 1 over a 3 series, not as common funny but couple people never actually knew bmw had such a car. Around where i live their were like 4 Ivory Pearl G37S just like mine, and it drove me crazy. THe `1-2 shift will smooth out once you do the CDV mod, big difference specially in spirited shifts, no more lag and much smoother shifts. Stereo is a huge downgrade compared to my old G, i miss it greatly but to me the car as a package is much better. Enjoy!

Sidh135i · 03-22-2010, 10:36 AM

sick, congrats!. Any mods in the near future for the 1er? What did you have done to the 3 series? pics?

miro2296 · 03-22-2010, 12:53 PM

Sweet ride! Love the color!!!

platelet · 03-22-2010, 08:07 PM

Thanks for the replies. The transition from the 335i was pretty easy. Firstly, i feel much more involved with the car and road, mostly due to the manual transmission. It feels way lighter, more nimble and agile. I had the SSTT in the 335i, which was the best $$ I ever spent. If i can access the TMAP sensor easily, i'm definitely putting it in the 1. I guess the best way to sum up the differences is that the 335i gave you more comfort, and luxury. The 135i is more fun, handles better, looks way more aggressive, and is of course, unique. I was surprised at how many people have never seen or heard of the 1 series.

bimmerboy · 03-23-2010, 01:01 AM

dude skip the SSTT and go with a JB3/procede v4 for sure. Lightyears ahead of the sstt, way more power/smoothness as well. The 135 is every bit as moddable as the 335.

miro2296 · 03-23-2010, 12:32 PM

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dude skip the SSTT and go with a JB3

+100000 I agree!!!! Go with JB3

billmercier1126 · 03-23-2010, 02:22 PM

Love the color! Congrats!

03-21-2010, 09:25 PM	#1
platelet Enlisted Member 1 Rep 46 Posts Drives: Space Gray Metallic 135i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chelsea iTrader: (0)	On to the next one.. Ex-335i guy here. Just got the 2010 1er last week. First manual car I've leased, gearbox feels exactly like my buddy's E46 M3, not so smooth (especially 1st to 2nd), but its a lot of fun. Hill assist is a nice feature. Its nice having a car that is not so common, especially in the NYC area. My only complaint is the crappy base stereo (coming from logic 7), but i couldn't pick since it was the only manual around here that was available. I haven't been driving it hard, except in the midtown tunnel (purely just to listen to that exhaust). Here are some i-phone pics Attached Images __________________ E82 Space Gray 135i coupe, 6MT, M-Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Ipod/satellite
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03-21-2010, 10:01 PM	#2
new2the3 Colonel 378 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Space gray looks really nice on the 1. How do you like it compared to your old 335? __________________ 2020 X3MC 2009 135i: AW/CR Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, Ipod, BMW Performance Pedals, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills E93 M3 FSB
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cadeucsb Captain 34 Rep 604 Posts Drives: TiAg 135i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: here iTrader: (3)	congrats and welcome...looks great.
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03-21-2010, 11:04 PM	#4
mshahidz Major 129 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: M4, 991 GT3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (7)	whats hill assist?? __________________ JRZ RS2 \| Capristo \| Eisenmann \| Volk Racing TE37SL \| Endless Brakes \|
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03-22-2010, 12:31 AM	#5
bdardashti Captain 47 Rep 998 Posts Drives: '12 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	It will hold the brakes for 3 seconds so the car doesn't roll back if you're on a uphill road when you are at the lights or something
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03-22-2010, 03:17 AM	#6
First_Matt_White New Member 4 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 1 Series E87 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Damn! Nice car. If the fuel in germany would as cheap as in US I would have such engine as well!
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Sidh135i BMW Technician 35 Rep 829 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (3)	sick, congrats!. Any mods in the near future for the 1er? What did you have done to the 3 series? pics?
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03-22-2010, 12:53 PM	#9
miro2296 Colonel 57 Rep 2,251 Posts Drives: '08 Montego Blue BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Round Rock, TX iTrader: (1)	Sweet ride! Love the color!!! __________________ ------------------------------------- BMW 135i/6 Speed/Montego Blue/Formula One Ceramic Tint/JB4 G4/AA Sport Intercooler/19 inch Iconz 880Z(19X8.5 & 19X10)/PSS 225/35 & 265/30/E93 M3 front sway bar/TRW front and rear Control Arms/BMS Drop In Filter/Dinan Exhaust/BlackLines/Upgraded \\\M RSFB
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03-22-2010, 08:07 PM	#10
platelet Enlisted Member 1 Rep 46 Posts Drives: Space Gray Metallic 135i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chelsea iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies. The transition from the 335i was pretty easy. Firstly, i feel much more involved with the car and road, mostly due to the manual transmission. It feels way lighter, more nimble and agile. I had the SSTT in the 335i, which was the best $$ I ever spent. If i can access the TMAP sensor easily, i'm definitely putting it in the 1. I guess the best way to sum up the differences is that the 335i gave you more comfort, and luxury. The 135i is more fun, handles better, looks way more aggressive, and is of course, unique. I was surprised at how many people have never seen or heard of the 1 series. __________________ E82 Space Gray 135i coupe, 6MT, M-Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Ipod/satellite
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03-23-2010, 01:01 AM	#11
bimmerboy Captain 23 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	dude skip the SSTT and go with a JB3/procede v4 for sure. Lightyears ahead of the sstt, way more power/smoothness as well. The 135 is every bit as moddable as the 335. __________________ *--2009 BSM 135i--* -Manual, Sport Package, BMW Assist
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billmercier1126 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i mineral grey 6 sp Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0)	Love the color! Congrats! __________________ 2014 M235i, mineral grey, black Dakota leather, Msport exhaust, Msport carbon fiber spoiler.
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