2013 135is owners discussion and photos thread!

gregthegr8 · 07-22-2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by EvenEsteban

That hag on the right looks like my mother-in-law!

Or does the one on the left look more like her? hmmm...

Probably the one on the right. The one on the left is what we have to do every day to get all the food we need to feed that ______. O=|

Esteban · 07-22-2014, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Probably the one on the right. The one on the left is what we have to do every day to get all the food we need to feed that ______. O=|

HEY! Watch it there, buddy! Only I get to talk about that bitch like that!

gregthegr8 · 07-22-2014, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by EvenEsteban

HEY! Watch it there, buddy! Only I get to talk about that bitch like that!

Don't worry, I was speaking generically about ALL mother-in-laws. The same holds true for evil step-mothers as well.

Esteban · 07-23-2014, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Don't worry, I was speaking generically about ALL mother-in-laws. The same holds true for evil step-mothers as well.

Friends shouldn't let (or encourage) friends to resort to mother-in-law or evil stepmother jokes when posting on 1ADDICTS.

motorchimp · 07-24-2014, 08:41 AM

I love how quickly this thread degenerates hahahaha.

Re: Greg, awesome photos. As soon as my garage is decluttered I plan on doing a wax job on the 1 as well!

Re: Worra, I don't know how exactly that housing would come off, but if it needs the mirror assembly to come off the door, make sure it is sealed back up if it was originally sealed, as they sometime can end up leaking water into the door if not reassembled properly. This may not be an issue on the 1 series but I had that problem with a older boxster and after they replaced my mirror motor it started leaking through the door into the car. Just something to keep in mind.

And now onto other non degenerative things like my wife's new X3. Photos show the 135is so I don't wanna hear about this being off topic

Kouper · 07-24-2014, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by motorchimp

I love how quickly this thread degenerates hahahaha.

Re: Greg, awesome photos. As soon as my garage is decluttered I plan on doing a wax job on the 1 as well!

Re: Worra, I don't know how exactly that housing would come off, but if it needs the mirror assembly to come off the door, make sure it is sealed back up if it was originally sealed, as they sometime can end up leaking water into the door if not reassembled properly. This may not be an issue on the 1 series but I had that problem with a older boxster and after they replaced my mirror motor it started leaking through the door into the car. Just something to keep in mind.

And now onto other non degenerative things like my wife's new X3. Photos show the 135is so I don't wanna hear about this being off topic

Congrats, nice looking X3! So, what are the specs on it and how do you like it? I assume it is a 35i?

motorchimp · 07-24-2014, 09:00 AM

Thanks!! The X3 is fantastic, we went with the 28 as we preferred pushing our budget to get the options we wanted rather than a bone stock X3 with a big motor. Besides, the 1 is there for spirited driving whenever we feel like it

I must say the turbo'ed 4 cylinder is pretty good! It's not a 35, but it goes.

Options we got are Xline, Oyster leather with brushed Al, standalone Nav, dealer installed Sirius, Driver assist package, Xenon light package and Harman Kardon.

The Xline package makes a huge difference in handling with the 19" rims, the stock 18's make the car pogo side to side, the 19's give it a firmer more planted ride, but it's still very comfy. They also look great. It's funny to have a black on black car and a white on white car, although when driving the X3 with the Oyster, you'd never guess it's a white interior as pretty much everything is black except the seating surfaces and door panels, everything else is black, even the plastic inserts on the seat backs.

Worra · 07-24-2014, 09:08 AM

I actually asked the tech about that and he said its a sealed system, so the cracks shouldn't cause trouble with the motor should water get in.

That said, I've finally got a reasonable price for some 1M mirrors. I think I'll do that and the BMW Performance sideskirts all at once since I have to get both painted anyhow.

motorchimp · 07-24-2014, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Worra

I actually asked the tech about that and he said its a sealed system, so the cracks shouldn't cause trouble with the motor should water get in.

That said, I've finally got a reasonable price for some 1M mirrors. I think I'll do that and the BMW Performance sideskirts all at once since I have to get both painted anyhow.

Ha i never thought about retrofitting 1M mirrors to our cars. Are they still available new or would they be used? I remember some bmw dealer mentioning how hard it is to get 1M parts (like front bumper for example) if one damaged theirs, he said there are no leftover 1M specific parts so it's pretty much aftermarket for them. IEDEI would probably know

Worra · 07-24-2014, 09:30 AM

It's still doable you just have to wait a while because they come from Germany.

gregthegr8 · 07-24-2014, 10:53 AM

Too much to use the quoting system on here.

X3 looks great, though we need a proper interior shot of pimped out white on white! It does a nice job of making the 135 look tiny, too. Focus on the road though, not taking pics of what I assume is your wife driving!

There are a couple of threads on here about the 1M retrofit mirror kit as some of the forum vendors were selling them. I think it might be the tischer guys but not sure. It's supposed to be a pretty simple swap and is an interesting look. For some reason I'm remembering a bunch of australian ones with it in pics.

CAVU · 07-24-2014, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by motorchimp

It's funny to have a black on black car and a white on white car, although when driving the X3 with the Oyster, you'd never guess it's a white interior as pretty much everything is black except the seating surfaces and door panels, everything else is black, even the plastic inserts on the seat backs.

I've got the Oyster interior as well. As you mention, only the seating surfaces and door panel accents are Oyster, so it really looks sharp.

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Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Too much to use the quoting system on here.

I agree!!!

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Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Too much to use the quoting system on here.

I coudn't resist...

motorchimp · 07-24-2014, 01:26 PM

Clear your pms

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Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Too much to use the quoting system on here.

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Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Too much to use the quoting system on here.

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Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Too much to use the quoting system on here.

IEDEI · 07-24-2014, 02:01 PM

congrats on getting an X3 motorchimp. i've never driven one but if it's anything like the X1 it is probably way better than the F3X 3-series!!

WORRA: the best way to get the 1M mirrors is to BUY A 1M. No, REALLY. COME ON!!

of all the 135is owners i see here, i think Worra and Kouper have the highest probability of BREAKING towards a 1M. lol.

gregthegr8 · 07-24-2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

WORRA: the best way to get the 1M mirrors is to BUY A 1M. No, REALLY. COME ON!!

of all the 135is owners i see here, i think Worra and Kouper have the highest probability of BREAKING towards a 1M. lol.

Wait, if you get a 1M, they throw in the mirrors for FREE?! Hmm, maybe I should consider one. That 135is really is a gateway drug to the all-powerful lure of the 1M. If only they made it in DCT, I'd probably have one, but alas, I'm too damn crippled to drive a stick (safely) anymore. At least until I get some new robotic hands/wrists.

IEDEI - when do we get to see some new pics of your car and perhaps the new steering wheel?

gregthegr8 · 07-24-2014, 02:11 PM

Here you go Worra - this BSM 1M has those side mirrors already installed, which should save a bit of hassle:

http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invento...sting=91724178

motorchimp · 07-24-2014, 02:26 PM

it's crazy how those things hold their value. I think it's all in the fender flares.

gregthegr8 · 07-24-2014, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by motorchimp

it's crazy how those things hold their value. I think it's all in the fender flares.

Nice birthing hips as my grandmother would say.

Kouper · 07-24-2014, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

of all the 135is owners i see here, i think Worra and Kouper have the highest probability of BREAKING towards a 1M. lol.

Wait, that's amazing. How did you know I was looking for one to test drive?

I almost went to drive Dinan's 1M that was listed at $79K then lowered to $74K. Fortunately someone bought it before I went down that sinkhole.

IEDEI · 07-24-2014, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kouper

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

of all the 135is owners i see here, i think Worra and Kouper have the highest probability of BREAKING towards a 1M. lol.

Wait, that's amazing. How did you know I was looking for one to test drive?

I almost went to drive Dinan's 1M that was listed at $79K then lowered to $74K. Fortunately someone bought it before I went down that sinkhole.

Kouper that car is back on sale at Bimmers R Us.

I just KNEW you are after one!!!!!

gregthegr8 · 07-24-2014, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

I just KNEW you are after one!!!!!

The 1Ms know all!

Kouper · 07-24-2014, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

Kouper that car is back on sale at Bimmers R Us.

I can't hear you. I can't hear you. I can't hear you.

07-24-2014, 08:41 AM	#3657
motorchimp I have Brimbo's 11 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 135is, X3 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (2)	I love how quickly this thread degenerates hahahaha. Re: Greg, awesome photos. As soon as my garage is decluttered I plan on doing a wax job on the 1 as well! Re: Worra, I don't know how exactly that housing would come off, but if it needs the mirror assembly to come off the door, make sure it is sealed back up if it was originally sealed, as they sometime can end up leaking water into the door if not reassembled properly. This may not be an issue on the 1 series but I had that problem with a older boxster and after they replaced my mirror motor it started leaking through the door into the car. Just something to keep in mind. And now onto other non degenerative things like my wife's new X3. Photos show the 135is so I don't wanna hear about this being off topic
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07-24-2014, 09:00 AM	#3659
motorchimp I have Brimbo's 11 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 135is, X3 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (2)	Thanks!! The X3 is fantastic, we went with the 28 as we preferred pushing our budget to get the options we wanted rather than a bone stock X3 with a big motor. Besides, the 1 is there for spirited driving whenever we feel like it I must say the turbo'ed 4 cylinder is pretty good! It's not a 35, but it goes. Options we got are Xline, Oyster leather with brushed Al, standalone Nav, dealer installed Sirius, Driver assist package, Xenon light package and Harman Kardon. The Xline package makes a huge difference in handling with the 19" rims, the stock 18's make the car pogo side to side, the 19's give it a firmer more planted ride, but it's still very comfy. They also look great. It's funny to have a black on black car and a white on white car, although when driving the X3 with the Oyster, you'd never guess it's a white interior as pretty much everything is black except the seating surfaces and door panels, everything else is black, even the plastic inserts on the seat backs. __________________ 2013 BSM 135is with a oo exhaust 2016 CB X5 Nosferatu limited edition
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07-24-2014, 09:08 AM	#3660
Worra Captain 49 Rep 970 Posts Drives: 2013 135is/6, 1995 540i/6 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 BMW 540i [0.00] 2013 BMW 135is [0.00]	I actually asked the tech about that and he said its a sealed system, so the cracks shouldn't cause trouble with the motor should water get in. That said, I've finally got a reasonable price for some 1M mirrors. I think I'll do that and the BMW Performance sideskirts all at once since I have to get both painted anyhow. __________________ 2013 Black Sapphire 135is (526/586) 1995 Jet Black 540i Past cars: 94 530i, 95 530iT, 09 328i, 90 325i
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07-24-2014, 09:30 AM	#3662
Worra Captain 49 Rep 970 Posts Drives: 2013 135is/6, 1995 540i/6 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 BMW 540i [0.00] 2013 BMW 135is [0.00]	It's still doable you just have to wait a while because they come from Germany. __________________ 2013 Black Sapphire 135is (526/586) 1995 Jet Black 540i Past cars: 94 530i, 95 530iT, 09 328i, 90 325i
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07-24-2014, 10:53 AM	#3663
gregthegr8 Admiral of the Fleet 265 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Cars Usually Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	Too much to use the quoting system on here. X3 looks great, though we need a proper interior shot of pimped out white on white! It does a nice job of making the 135 look tiny, too. Focus on the road though, not taking pics of what I assume is your wife driving! There are a couple of threads on here about the 1M retrofit mirror kit as some of the forum vendors were selling them. I think it might be the tischer guys but not sure. It's supposed to be a pretty simple swap and is an interesting look. For some reason I'm remembering a bunch of australian ones with it in pics.
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07-24-2014, 02:01 PM	#3666
IEDEI Banned 1130 Rep 4,686 Posts Drives: L'Orange Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [8.40]	congrats on getting an X3 motorchimp. i've never driven one but if it's anything like the X1 it is probably way better than the F3X 3-series!! WORRA: the best way to get the 1M mirrors is to BUY A 1M. No, REALLY. COME ON!! of all the 135is owners i see here, i think Worra and Kouper have the highest probability of BREAKING towards a 1M. lol.
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07-24-2014, 02:11 PM	#3668
gregthegr8 Admiral of the Fleet 265 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Cars Usually Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	Here you go Worra - this BSM 1M has those side mirrors already installed, which should save a bit of hassle: http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invento...sting=91724178
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07-24-2014, 02:26 PM	#3669
motorchimp I have Brimbo's 11 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 135is, X3 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (2)	it's crazy how those things hold their value. I think it's all in the fender flares. __________________ 2013 BSM 135is with a oo exhaust 2016 CB X5 Nosferatu limited edition
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