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      12-25-2007, 09:19 AM   #45
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where did you fined those pics and what suspension does that car have? and dam that looks sweet:w00t:
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      12-25-2007, 10:44 AM   #46
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congradulations, first blow off valve on the forum i can't wait to see the first set of spinners
Well if you're going to mod the car and run more boost upgrading your DV's/BOV's is a good idea. I replaced the one on my GTi and the one on my Evo. Unfortunately, no spinners.



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Personally I hate the sound of a blow off valve. It is the type of sound I wasn’t to keep to a minimum on a car such as the 135. Save it for the Subaru’s.
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      12-25-2007, 10:56 AM   #47
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That looks mucho better a little bit lower. Extra-hot! :w00t:
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      12-26-2007, 10:58 AM   #48
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I have done springs on my last few cars but this time want to do it right with coilovers. Might wait a few moths after I get the car to see whats available...
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      12-28-2007, 04:56 AM   #49
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no ur not crazy....dont let these grandpa's tell u other wise.

u lower any car and it looks much better.
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      12-28-2007, 10:29 AM   #50
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But how do you know what needs improving until you've driven it? Isn't this like saying a girl needs a boob job before you've even laid eyes on her?
LMAO!! Trust me, she does.....
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      12-29-2007, 04:24 AM   #51
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IMO this is a perfect drop for the 135i:

Amen to that! :w00t:
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      12-31-2007, 07:04 PM   #52
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most stock shocks are not even suitable for stock spring rates. I would never change springs without a better shock. so I'd go for the complete coil over kit
Adjustable coilovers are a great mod, can be expensive. If you plan tracking your car its a must have.

If you are doing it for styling Eibach pro-kit springs are made for use with stock shocks. They usually are the least drop out of all the spring choices.
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      01-01-2008, 07:47 PM   #53
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coilovers are pretty much a must as far as im concerned..think of it this way, if you buy springs with any kind of drop the stock shocks will not be able to take in the long run, i dont care what the mfr says..you'll end up buying shocks.. in the meantime ur ride will be not dialed in very well since ull have soft shocks and stiff springs.. save up or sth and get coilovers..if ur buyying this car you should be able to afford it..if ur leasing then why are u modding it at all???
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      01-01-2008, 11:27 PM   #54
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coilovers are pretty much a must as far as im concerned..think of it this way, if you buy springs with any kind of drop the stock shocks will not be able to take in the long run, i dont care what the mfr says..you'll end up buying shocks.. in the meantime ur ride will be not dialed in very well since ull have soft shocks and stiff springs.. save up or sth and get coilovers..if ur buyying this car you should be able to afford it..if ur leasing then why are u modding it at all???
You would be surprised by how many people mod leased BMWs. They just sell all their mods on the BMW forums and then turn their car back into stock trim.
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      01-02-2008, 05:31 PM   #55
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You would be surprised by how many people mod leased BMWs. They just sell all their mods on the BMW forums and then turn their car back into stock trim.
that's scary to me..i guess if your really careful you wont get killed with the resale value...anyways im afraid of leases
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      01-07-2008, 06:35 AM   #56
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If the 135 is anything like the 335 I drove then it will need stiffer springs and bigger sways.

Even with the sport package the 335 did not feel that tight. Way to much body roll and way to much hop over any bumps.
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      03-02-2008, 10:02 PM   #57
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IMO this is a perfect drop for the 135i:




What springs are these?
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      03-09-2008, 07:13 PM   #58
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Haven 't seen anybody mention what rear sway bars and adjustable control arms will be available...Will TC have these also
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      03-10-2008, 02:20 AM   #59
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Haven 't seen anybody mention what rear sway bars and adjustable control arms will be available...Will TC have these also
H&R already have a set of ARBs (can be had from Tire Rack). They aren't adjustable, but H&R bars are extremely high quality and the bushings never squeak!

I'm having them installed prior to the point of delivery.

I'll evaluate the need for other suspension mods afterwards.
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      03-12-2008, 10:59 AM   #60
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Having driven the 135i on a closed course I can tell you the only improvement I felt it could benefit from was a stiffer suspension. (Although it's fast as hell already, more power never hurts.) For most people the stock ride would be adequate, but for a driving enthusiast it's too soft and it tends to push a bit. Ride height seems a bit higher than most stock Bimmer's with the sport suspension too. For looks, a 1.2 -1.5 inch drop would be perfect IMO. I'm sure just springs would be fine for someone who's just driving on the street. As mentioned earlier a shock/spring combo or coilovers would be a must for track use.
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      03-12-2008, 05:44 PM   #61
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What springs are these?
Those are KW V2 coilovers, IIRC.
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      04-12-2008, 09:32 PM   #62
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that's scary to me..i guess if your really careful you wont get killed with the resale value...anyways im afraid of leases
I modded the hell out of my g35 and then changed it back to normaL and they were actually stoked that i left the tint on. There were actually a lot of dings and scratches and i hit the curb and F*^&ed up like 3 rims really bad. when i turned it in i was so scared, i thought they were gonna charge me 5 or 6 g's, they didnt charge me a penny.

I'm planning on heavily modding my leased 135i. And with many leases you can have option to purchase the vehicle, so if you mod the hell out of it, and you like it, keep it! And if you don't like it, return it to stock and give it back. Thats why I like leases, flexibility and less risk. Of course with a car like the 135i, you pretty much know your gonna love the thing so buy instead of lease, until the new tii comes out 2011 haha! well see...
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      04-13-2008, 10:54 AM   #63
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^^ same situation and guess what.. if the private resell value is greater then the buy back heck.. buy it out and then sell it ^__^
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      04-17-2008, 12:31 AM   #64
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no ur not crazy....dont let these grandpa's tell u other wise.

u lower any car and it looks much better.
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