2013 135is owners discussion and photos thread!

[CptSlow]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Your write, it wood bee a waist. My cents is he couldn't pass the grammer test to bye a knew 1M, forsing him to get a salviged won insted.

That's a whole lot of awesome.

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by owen2001

You guys should be more worried about making money or something productive, rather than commenting on his grammar.

For the record, I wrote that WHILE working, so was making money while I wrote it. Probably made about $1.37 while I did it. Gotta pay for those sexy brake rotors one way or another.

[mb135is]

I still fail to realize who has the fake 135is on here. Or maybe that's a joke I'm missing?

And I checked out the thread y'all are talking about. Hilarious.

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by mb135is

I still fail to realize who has the fake 135is on here. Or maybe that's a joke I'm missing?

And I checked out the thread y'all are talking about. Hilarious.

Oh no, there is definitely a fugazi 135is, not one of the regulars or anything, but it's also turned into a running joke. If you look closely, it's easy to c who it is, clear as day from sea to shining sea. Hahaha.

We've missed you here as you have seemingly been awol of late. Hope it was at least due to a nice vacation of some sorts.

[mabutler308@yahoo.com]

[CptSlow]

Originally Posted by mabutler308@yahoo.com

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Beautiful.

[Worra]

Originally Posted by mabutler308@yahoo.com

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Gorgeous car!



Unrelated: I just read through that 1M Salvage title thread and oh my goodness, what a riot. I should visit the 1M forums more often!

[mb135is]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Oh no, there is definitely a fugazi 135is, not one of the regulars or anything, but it's also turned into a running joke. If you look closely, it's easy to c who it is, clear as day from sea to shining sea. Hahaha.

We've missed you here as you have seemingly been awol of late. Hope it was at least due to a nice vacation of some sorts.

No, sadly it's not a vacation -- just an intense time at work that precludes me from keeping totally up to date on forums.

I have to say that I love how this thread has turned out and the personalities that are on display. Very mutually respectful, fun, and epitomizing what I like about forums with none of the crap that I don't like.

Originally Posted by mabutler308@yahoo.com

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Drool town USA. Gorgeous.



As for my car, I'm enjoying the non-runflat winters, and I'll be looking to get non-runflat summers in the Spring. Found out my dealership works with a great wheel repair place that often does the newer BMW "machined" wheels, so I'll be set to get rid of my curbing in the Spring as well.

Just hit 13k miles and, crap, it's one year old!!!!!! Totally forgot. What a bad owner I am! It was BORN 11/1 (according to Bama and his data), and I think I picked it up right around now.

Also - my pictures don't work anymore because photobucket is an idiot. I moved them into a more organized folder, and now they don't work. All the more reason to post them up again! So here goes:

Here's the 135is I test drove that hooked me:


Delivered to the dealership!


Pickup day 12/2012!





First cold start!


Tint (50%)



Winters (17s):




Perf. Diffuser:





Track day!


Adding HP ('bout 23HP per sticker)





And how she sat this fall:



I have to say it's been a fun year with this thing. It does annoy me at times with rattles and buzzes in the interior, but it wraps around me perfectly and wows me when I hit the go-pedal. It's a car that lived up to what I thought I was buying. It surprised me in a couple of ways, especially on the track -- I wasn't sure how fun it'd be out there with all of the plow, but I had a friggin' blast (and so did my instructors while they were with me). The car is much less of a cruiser than my previous E46 -- it's less smooth, less refined, and frankly, it isn't put together quite as well. But it retains the sportiness of the E46 in spades.

No regrets on color combo whatsoever. And no real plans for future mods or changes. If BMW makes the LSD available, I might go for it.

So I guess that means this thread is about a year old, too. Thanks to all who have contributed and formed this little community inside the 1er family.

[Worra]

Originally Posted by mb135is

Perf. Diffuser:

AUGH I NEED IT.

[owen2001]

Originally Posted by mb135is

I have to say it's been a fun year with this thing. It does annoy me at times with rattles and buzzes in the interior, but it wraps around me perfectly and wows me when I hit the go-pedal.

Thanks for getting your photobucket library organized for us. Greg and I were just talking about some of your "missing" photos - I wanted to see where you put your 6 different language stickers and the photos had been deleted. Good to see them back up!

I'm glad you mentioned the rattles and buzzes. I have a buzzing sound in all gears b/w 2500 - 3000 rpms when I'm accelerating. I can't quite pinpoint where the buzzing is coming from. If I had to guess, I'd say it was behind me. But I haven't had the chance to get someone else in the car to help me pinpoint the location. Anyway, has anyone else experienced this buzzing sound at approx. 2500 - 3000 rpm upon acceleration? It goes away as soon as I shift gears and then returns promptly at around 2500 again. TIA.

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by owen2001

Thanks for getting your photobucket library organized for us. Greg and I were just talking about some of your "missing" photos - I wanted to see where you put your 6 different language stickers and the photos had been deleted. Good to see them back up!

I'm glad you mentioned the rattles and buzzes. I have a buzzing sound in all gears b/w 2500 - 3000 rpms when I'm accelerating. I can't quite pinpoint where the buzzing is coming from. If I had to guess, I'd say it was behind me. But I haven't had the chance to get someone else in the car to help me pinpoint the location. Anyway, has anyone else experienced this buzzing sound at approx. 2500 - 3000 rpm upon acceleration? It goes away as soon as I shift gears and then returns promptly at around 2500 again. TIA.

Ya, I get it. Sometimes I think it's the center console, other times it sounds like it's in the passenger door, other times it sounds like it's behind me. I'm just chalking it up to the PE and have just accepted it. Last thing I want to do is take it in and have the dealer drive my car around forever and start messing with things. If that's the price I have to pay for the PE, so be it.

[gregthegr8]

mb135is - thanks for posting all those and appreciate your feedback as seemingly the senior most 135is owner on here. What's funny is, while it's not as refined or as nice as other cars, on some level I find that endearing as it's just a raw lil unusual brute that's borderline crazy. Sure, other cars might be better looking, or have better interiors, or higher quality materials, but I just love the FEEL of driving this car and it's very hard to articulate exactly why or what it is exactly. My 2 cents. And now you'll inspire owen to place all of his multi-language stickers, or probably just the german one somewhere.

Only minor things I'm considering on mine are maybe the bmw performance brake rotors just cause I like the looks and blame owen, and perhaps the m3 subframe bushings upgrade. If anyone has had that done, would love to hear some firsthand feedback and experience as it is not cheap in labor to install $160 in bushings.

[Kouper]

mb135is - nice to see your pics again, and I never get tired of seeing the gray with coral red combo. Looks very nice! (I know gregthegr8 didn't have the stomach to try the red, but I think he secretly drools every time he sees your interior...).

Sorry if I missed it originally, but what is the story behind all of the multi-language PPK stickers? How did you acquire those?

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by Kouper

mb135is - nice to see your pics again, and I never get tired of seeing the gray with coral red combo. Looks very nice! (I know gregthegr8 didn't have the stomach to try the red, but I think he secretly drools every time he sees your interior...).

Sorry if I missed it originally, but what is the story behind all of the multi-language PPK stickers? How did you acquire those?

Ya ya...hey, I could have easily have gotten the mineral grey on coral red one I test drove instead of waiting 3 months. =P I don't have the stones to get one of those interiors, plus you have to figure in my inherent cheapness in getting the leatherette. Obviously, had I known about the special floormats that came with it, I may have gotten the blue-stitched leather as a stand-alone option though.

I think I can sum up the story of the multi-language stickers and beat him to his own punch. His didn't have the white PPK sticker, so his dealer was able to order it for him but apparently it comes as a sheet with 6 different languages. Owen now has the same sheet since he didn't have the white sticker either. mb135is was intent on placing all of them though throughout the car.

Also if you're interested, check the how many 135is built thread as owen posted all the part numbers for the various PPK stickers and PPK "badge."

[Kouper]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Also if you're interested, check the how many 135is built thread as owen posted all the part numbers for the various PPK stickers and PPK "badge."

Thanks for the tip - I somehow missed the flurry of activity on that sticky thread a few days ago. Then again, should I really be thanking you for costing me $26....or $28 if I decide to splurge?? I do like that M Performance badge. But $14 to ship would be ridiculous.

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by Kouper

Thanks for the tip - I somehow missed the flurry of activity on that sticky thread a few days ago. Then again, should I really be thanking you for costing me $26....or $28 if I decide to splurge?? I do like that M Performance badge. But $14 to ship would be ridiculous.

See I prefer the other badge but not sure I can justify $26 for a sticker, even after all my whining many months ago. Again, my cheapness is as strong as my propensity to complain. The shipping is insane, it should cost 50 cents, but if I go ahead and buy some parts in the coming weeks I'll let people know in advance cause if it doesn't really change my shipping, might as well throw in a few badges if people want them to save those extravagant one-time shipping costs and I can just mail them out when they arrive. I'll keep y'all posted.

[owen2001]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

...The shipping is insane, it should cost 50 cents, but if I go ahead and buy some parts in the coming weeks I'll let people know in advance cause if it doesn't really change my shipping, might as well throw in a few badges if people want them to save those extravagant one-time shipping costs and I can just mail them out when they arrive. I'll keep y'all posted.

I was going to suggest doing the same thing. I'm still on the fence about which PPK badge I like better, the one I ordered or Chunner's. Actually, I'm not on the fence - I like Chunner's "M" badge better.

Shipping is "only" $7.76 at ECS. We can get up to 20 PPK badges shipped to a single address for only $7.76 total. If one member ordered badges for 5 members, the cost at ECS would "only" be $30 each, including shipping. That's not terrible. Basically a savings of a bit over $6 each. Plus, if we had a large enough order, maybe we could get ECS to knock 5% or 10% off the price?

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by owen2001

I was going to suggest doing the same thing. I'm still on the fence about which PPK badge I like better, the one I ordered or Chunner's. Actually, I'm not on the fence - I like Chunner's "M" badge better.

Shipping is "only" $7.76 at ECS. We can get up to 20 PPK badges shipped to a single address for only $7.76 total. If one member ordered badges for 5 members, the cost at ECS would "only" be $30 each, including shipping. That's not terrible. Basically a savings of a bit over $6 each. Plus, if we had a large enough order, maybe we could get ECS to knock 5% or 10% off the price?

I strongly prefer the plain badge. Perhaps I'll buy yours off of you then. =P Weird, when I did the shipping for the plain power kit badge, it showed as over $14 in shipping. Will have to try the other badge and see what it says. I'm likely buying the rotors or m3 subframe bushings in the next few weeks, so essentially would be free shipping if I just include them based on most people's flat rate shipping. I still am unsure if I even want to pay $26 for one. Why can't it be $5? I like $5.

What's the part # for the Chunner M Performance Badge of Honor? Can't find that. Guess shipping is cheaper for you since you're closer to ECS in Ohio. Shipping might be dirt cheap to Rick then!

[mb135is]

Originally Posted by owen2001

Thanks for getting your photobucket library organized for us. Greg and I were just talking about some of your "missing" photos - I wanted to see where you put your 6 different language stickers and the photos had been deleted. Good to see them back up!

I'm glad you mentioned the rattles and buzzes. I have a buzzing sound in all gears b/w 2500 - 3000 rpms when I'm accelerating. I can't quite pinpoint where the buzzing is coming from. If I had to guess, I'd say it was behind me. But I haven't had the chance to get someone else in the car to help me pinpoint the location. Anyway, has anyone else experienced this buzzing sound at approx. 2500 - 3000 rpm upon acceleration? It goes away as soon as I shift gears and then returns promptly at around 2500 again. TIA.

I think it's a resonance from the exhaust that will basically just shake and buzz whatever is loose. My rear decklid has still not been fixed properly, and it's been in twice. Armrest is squeaky. Brake pedal is squeaky. All fixable but annoying to think about.

Originally Posted by Worra

AUGH I NEED IT.

Yes you do!

Originally Posted by Kouper

mb135is - nice to see your pics again, and I never get tired of seeing the gray with coral red combo. Looks very nice! (I know gregthegr8 didn't have the stomach to try the red, but I think he secretly drools every time he sees your interior...).

Sorry if I missed it originally, but what is the story behind all of the multi-language PPK stickers? How did you acquire those?

Greg hit it...

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

I think I can sum up the story of the multi-language stickers and beat him to his own punch. His didn't have the white PPK sticker, so his dealer was able to order it for him but apparently it comes as a sheet with 6 different languages. Owen now has the same sheet since he didn't have the white sticker either. mb135is was intent on placing all of them though throughout the car.

Also if you're interested, check the how many 135is built thread as owen posted all the part numbers for the various PPK stickers and PPK "badge."

[owen2001]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

What's the part # for the Chunner M Performance Badge of Honor? Can't find that.

99.2% sure it's: 51142296495

None of the main BMW parts dealers show a stock photo. I did a bunch of searching and came across that number. If anyone knows differently, please share. I was just going to call prior to placing the order and ensure it's the correct badge.

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by owen2001

99.2% sure it's: 51142296495

None of the main BMW parts dealers show a stock photo. I did a bunch of searching and came across that number. If anyone knows differently, please share. I was just going to call prior to placing the order and ensure it's the correct badge.

I highly recommend you get the Chunner badge so you can sell me your plain jane non-M power kit one in the spirit of the season. O=) I'm completely and utterly biased. You should get the matching M Peformance engine cover, too. I actually considered it back in the day, as well as painting mine mineral grey, but naaaa.



Also, all this talk of badges keeps making me think of this scene from bad boys starting at about 1:08. Has some bad language, but darn it, why can't we buy badges from him for $0.99? Sure, we have to account for inflation, but still.

[owen2001]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

I highly recommend you get the Chunner badge so you can sell me your plain jane non-M power kit one in the spirit of the season. O=) I'm completely and utterly biased.

Having just paid almost $60 at the dealer for my "badge", I think I'm gonna stick with it

I'm doing you all a favor by finding them cheaper for you, part numbers included!