Newbie!!! Picking up my 135I on Friday.

Monaco35Dream · 01-30-2009, 11:48 AM

wow i need a tissue now...

vividracing · 01-30-2009, 12:00 PM

LOL very nice man!

ALPINE6SPD · 01-30-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

I just wired over the money and going to head out to California to pick up this new bad boy on Friday. The 135I is black sapphire metallic with the coral red leather interior. It is the steptronic transmission for comfortable commuting but we still intend on putting some power to it. The car has only 3500 miles on it and I got it at a great price of $32800 from www.best1auto.com. My goal is to follow up my Audi A3by building a great looking car with a tough stance and enough power to satisfy even the biggest track junky. Planned mods will include JIC Coilovers, HRE Wheels, Agency Power Titanium Tip Exhaust, Agency Power intake pipe with BOV, Intake with ECU flash, and plenty more. Stay tuned to my Project Car section for more updates and pictures.

That is BMW's 135i launch car. Every dealership in the US got the same exact car (color, oprions and wood)from BMW for the 135i launch. Its a great combo and an awesome drive.

vividracing · 01-30-2009, 02:00 PM

well I hope it is fun. 3 more hours!

positiveions · 01-30-2009, 09:13 PM

nice combo. say how much are those wheels for E46 330

vividracing · 02-02-2009, 02:46 PM

Big review and story to come... stay tuned.

eatrach73 - PM me.

vividracing · 02-04-2009, 05:21 PM

When I started the Project A3, I said this car is one I will keep for a long time once it was in completed status. Apparently the bug I have will not let me do that! So when the chance to sell it came up, the new cars on the horizon were the Hyundai Genesis, BMW 135I, or maybe some so cheap I could crash it into walls and not care. The 135I touched my sweet spot and I had to have it. Having done a 335I when they first came out, we were aware of the motor and what the car drove like. However at that time, there was NOTHING for the car. Now, the 135I is the new tuner car for those wanting the BMW brand in their garage.

So we picked up our 135I from a used car dealer in California. The car is the steptronic edition with the coral red interior and the black saphire paint. Driving the car about 600 miles in 2 days back to Phoenix gave me alot of time to feel the car out. It feels quick, very quick. I can imagine with a turboback exhaust, flash, and intake that this car will be running in the 11's. The suspension reminded me of a stock STI. Stiff yet comfortable. The steering wheel was small but sporty and the responsiveness of the stock steering was quick. Inside the seats were comfortable and had enough bolster to them. Way better then the stock seats I had in my 996TT. The stereo sucks and takes me back to the E36 days and not much has changed.

So with having the car 1 day back in AZ, it was time to mod it up. Like all our project cars, we hooked up with JIC Cross for the suspension. JIC got us their new 1 series Cross coilovers which feature front camber plates, 16 way adjustable dampening, and monotube dampers. We run these coilovers on our current Project 997TT and have on many others. In addition, we also added the JIC beefy front strut bar which works in conjunction with the stock tie bars. The install was pretty basic and direct as you can see by the pictures. The install took 3 hours and then 1 hour for the alignment. We lowered the car about 1.5 inches front and rear to have a nice aggressive look for our future 19 inch wheels from HRE.

Surprising the JIC coilovers are very smooth. I say that each time as from the days of the EVO and WRX, JIC Magic coilovers were pretty stiff. Much like the Audi A3 we built, the coilovers ride smooth and stiffen up the chassis at the same time. There is no bounce or hopping at all. You can feel the strut brace in hard turns. The car could benefit from some H&R front and rear sway bars. Though that could be overkill for a street car.

So what is on deck for this project??? Many cool things that will make this BMW out flash our Porsche! We are hooking up with HRE Wheels and putting some 19 inch C90 Competition Series wheels on it. The mesh wheels feature a step lip, titanium hardware, and special honed center forgings that make this the lightest 3piece wheel on the market. They will weigh in at around 18lbs each for the staggard setup. Next up, we are going to be working with the guys at RISS Racing to install their cold air intake kit and plenum. We will be doing some before and after dynos to showcase the performance of these products. After that, look for us to install the Agency Power Downpipes and we will be doing a prototype catback with titanium tips. Beyond these immediate mods, look for improvements in braking, cooling, and definitely aerodynamic styling. Stay tuned to our BMW 135I Project Car Section at www.vividracing.com/forums/project-135i for all the latest pictures.

View our complete 135I Modification Gallery here at http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/browseimages.php?c=403

JKAWB · 02-04-2009, 05:32 PM

That is the exact car I have, and I now miss it more than ever. I haven't seen it since October. Good luck on the build.

miro2296 · 02-04-2009, 05:48 PM

SUBfreakingSCRIBED!!!!!!

vividracing · 02-05-2009, 11:03 AM

Thanks guys

Cant wait for the RISS Racing parts to come!

mkPOTO · 02-05-2009, 02:27 PM

you lucky bastard haha.. congrats

vividracing · 02-05-2009, 02:33 PM

S2K huh? Check out Jon's S2K who works here. He is on S2KI.

BerkTechnology · 02-05-2009, 02:59 PM

Congrats!

vividracing · 02-05-2009, 03:01 PM

Berk! Hook me up with some gear to do a review on

BerkTechnology · 02-05-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

Berk! Hook me up with some gear to do a review on

Yeah sure, just PM us!

vividracing · 02-05-2009, 07:27 PM

PM sent...

Here is the HRE wheel going on. We will be doing a THICK Red stripe on the outer lip too.

mkPOTO · 02-05-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

S2K huh? Check out Jon's S2K who works here. He is on S2KI.

yeah ive seen it.. but im looking to sell my s2k for a 135 haha

vividracing · 02-06-2009, 12:10 PM

wheels on order, hope to have them in 2 weeks. what tires should I run?

vividracing · 02-12-2009, 07:24 PM

JB3 ECU is coming. Before and after DYNO runs so stay tuned

1013mm · 02-12-2009, 07:32 PM

OMG drools at the rims. BTW how much of a drop?

vividracing · 02-12-2009, 07:37 PM

I adjusted it to be about a 1.5" drop. When the 19's go on there I want it to be POUNDED!

1013mm · 02-12-2009, 07:45 PM

wont that rub or will you be rolling the fenders? staggered?

01-30-2009, 11:48 AM	#23
Monaco35Dream Captain 44 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 08' 135i, 96' Talon Tsi AWD Join Date: May 2008 Location: Santa Maria, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	wow i need a tissue now...
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01-30-2009, 12:00 PM	#24
vividracing 685 Rep 6,854 Posts Drives: E90 M3, F30 335i, F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona iTrader: (14)	LOL very nice man!
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01-30-2009, 02:00 PM	#26
vividracing 685 Rep 6,854 Posts Drives: E90 M3, F30 335i, F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona iTrader: (14)	well I hope it is fun. 3 more hours!
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01-30-2009, 09:13 PM	#27
positiveions Lieutenant General 961 Rep 11,722 Posts Drives: 19 Tacoma, 16 Golf wagon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upland, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2016 VW Golf Sports ... [0.00] 1998 BMW M3 [0.00] 1990 BMW 325is [0.00]	nice combo. say how much are those wheels for E46 330
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02-02-2009, 02:46 PM	#28
vividracing 685 Rep 6,854 Posts Drives: E90 M3, F30 335i, F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona iTrader: (14)	Big review and story to come... stay tuned. eatrach73 - PM me.
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02-04-2009, 05:21 PM	#29
vividracing 685 Rep 6,854 Posts Drives: E90 M3, F30 335i, F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona iTrader: (14)	When I started the Project A3, I said this car is one I will keep for a long time once it was in completed status. Apparently the bug I have will not let me do that! So when the chance to sell it came up, the new cars on the horizon were the Hyundai Genesis, BMW 135I, or maybe some so cheap I could crash it into walls and not care. The 135I touched my sweet spot and I had to have it. Having done a 335I when they first came out, we were aware of the motor and what the car drove like. However at that time, there was NOTHING for the car. Now, the 135I is the new tuner car for those wanting the BMW brand in their garage. So we picked up our 135I from a used car dealer in California. The car is the steptronic edition with the coral red interior and the black saphire paint. Driving the car about 600 miles in 2 days back to Phoenix gave me alot of time to feel the car out. It feels quick, very quick. I can imagine with a turboback exhaust, flash, and intake that this car will be running in the 11's. The suspension reminded me of a stock STI. Stiff yet comfortable. The steering wheel was small but sporty and the responsiveness of the stock steering was quick. Inside the seats were comfortable and had enough bolster to them. Way better then the stock seats I had in my 996TT. The stereo sucks and takes me back to the E36 days and not much has changed. So with having the car 1 day back in AZ, it was time to mod it up. Like all our project cars, we hooked up with JIC Cross for the suspension. JIC got us their new 1 series Cross coilovers which feature front camber plates, 16 way adjustable dampening, and monotube dampers. We run these coilovers on our current Project 997TT and have on many others. In addition, we also added the JIC beefy front strut bar which works in conjunction with the stock tie bars. The install was pretty basic and direct as you can see by the pictures. The install took 3 hours and then 1 hour for the alignment. We lowered the car about 1.5 inches front and rear to have a nice aggressive look for our future 19 inch wheels from HRE. Surprising the JIC coilovers are very smooth. I say that each time as from the days of the EVO and WRX, JIC Magic coilovers were pretty stiff. Much like the Audi A3 we built, the coilovers ride smooth and stiffen up the chassis at the same time. There is no bounce or hopping at all. You can feel the strut brace in hard turns. The car could benefit from some H&R front and rear sway bars. Though that could be overkill for a street car. So what is on deck for this project??? Many cool things that will make this BMW out flash our Porsche! We are hooking up with HRE Wheels and putting some 19 inch C90 Competition Series wheels on it. The mesh wheels feature a step lip, titanium hardware, and special honed center forgings that make this the lightest 3piece wheel on the market. They will weigh in at around 18lbs each for the staggard setup. Next up, we are going to be working with the guys at RISS Racing to install their cold air intake kit and plenum. We will be doing some before and after dynos to showcase the performance of these products. After that, look for us to install the Agency Power Downpipes and we will be doing a prototype catback with titanium tips. Beyond these immediate mods, look for improvements in braking, cooling, and definitely aerodynamic styling. Stay tuned to our BMW 135I Project Car Section at www.vividracing.com/forums/project-135i for all the latest pictures. View our complete 135I Modification Gallery here at http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/browseimages.php?c=403 Last edited by vividracing; 02-19-2009 at 11:54 AM..
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02-04-2009, 05:32 PM	#30
JKAWB Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 08 135i Black Sapphire Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa FL iTrader: (0)	That is the exact car I have, and I now miss it more than ever. I haven't seen it since October. Good luck on the build.
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02-04-2009, 05:48 PM	#31
miro2296 Colonel 57 Rep 2,251 Posts Drives: '08 Montego Blue BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Round Rock, TX iTrader: (1)	SUBfreakingSCRIBED!!!!!! __________________ ------------------------------------- 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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02-05-2009, 11:03 AM	#32
vividracing 685 Rep 6,854 Posts Drives: E90 M3, F30 335i, F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona iTrader: (14)	Thanks guys Cant wait for the RISS Racing parts to come!
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02-05-2009, 02:27 PM	#33
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02-05-2009, 02:33 PM	#34
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BerkTechnology Lieutenant Colonel 223 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	Congrats!
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02-05-2009, 07:27 PM	#38
vividracing 685 Rep 6,854 Posts Drives: E90 M3, F30 335i, F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona iTrader: (14)	PM sent... Here is the HRE wheel going on. We will be doing a THICK Red stripe on the outer lip too. __________________ Travis Williams Shop ALL BMW G80 \| G82 Parts Here! 480.966.3040 ext 318 Travisw@vividracing.com PM, Email, or Call Directly for aggressive BMW Member Pricing
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02-06-2009, 12:10 PM	#40
vividracing 685 Rep 6,854 Posts Drives: E90 M3, F30 335i, F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona iTrader: (14)	wheels on order, hope to have them in 2 weeks. what tires should I run? __________________ Travis Williams Shop ALL BMW G80 \| G82 Parts Here! 480.966.3040 ext 318 Travisw@vividracing.com PM, Email, or Call Directly for aggressive BMW Member Pricing
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02-12-2009, 07:24 PM	#41
vividracing 685 Rep 6,854 Posts Drives: E90 M3, F30 335i, F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona iTrader: (14)	JB3 ECU is coming. Before and after DYNO runs so stay tuned
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02-12-2009, 07:32 PM	#42
1013mm aka 1013MM 1249 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	OMG drools at the rims. BTW how much of a drop? __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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02-12-2009, 07:37 PM	#43
vividracing 685 Rep 6,854 Posts Drives: E90 M3, F30 335i, F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona iTrader: (14)	I adjusted it to be about a 1.5" drop. When the 19's go on there I want it to be POUNDED!
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02-12-2009, 07:45 PM	#44
1013mm aka 1013MM 1249 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	wont that rub or will you be rolling the fenders? staggered? __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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