[AUS] Early 1addicts members - what are you driving now?

MBan · 06-21-2017, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Nugget

Since I sold my 135i I've had

and e90 M3 daily

E90 engine ate it's bearings. Just finishing up swapping in a replacement engine, then will offload.

Waiting on delivery of a M140i Performance Edition.
Grey, manual, LSD, exhaust etc.

I'd be interested to hear about your E90 M3 experience. If it wasn't for the bearing failure, would you still be selling it?

koastal · 06-29-2017, 05:09 AM

Still have the 135 but have had a M2 for a year
Last good car for me

PeteA · 06-29-2017, 05:14 PM

Still drive the 135i which still sees some mod love
Also have a 318iS which I've just finished a big suspension overhaul

Looking at importing something special soon. Stay tuned

Nugget · 07-02-2017, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MBan

I'd be interested to hear about your E90 M3 experience. If it wasn't for the bearing failure, would you still be selling it?

Nope, I loved it but the engine failure killed the love.
It would have a Harrop Supercharger on it though.

The M140i arrived a few weeks ago, I'm liking it a lot.
I don't know why more people don't get them in manual.

CJM · 07-03-2017, 07:27 PM

Still have my '09 135i and also own an M135i LCI. Manual and auto, best of both worlds for me.

MBan · 07-05-2017, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Nugget

Nope, I loved it but the engine failure killed the love.
It would have a Harrop Supercharger on it though.

The M140i arrived a few weeks ago, I'm liking it a lot.
I don't know why more people don't get them in manual.

Thanks for the feedback. I have a bit more time to think about options but I am leaning heavily towards an E90 M3, so it's good to hear that you liked yours... until the engine failure of course.

x5mad · 07-06-2017, 04:50 AM

Sold the 135 in 2014 for a f30 328

Sold that and now in a 340i

woosh · 07-06-2017, 06:15 PM

Nice nice, a lot of people have stuck with the brand and bought something faster.

But, has anyone bought a Lotus or a crazy fast kit car?

Blader · 07-07-2017, 11:56 PM

What it wasn't a bright enough colour for you to notice it?

woosh · 07-08-2017, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Blader

What it wasn't a bright enough colour for you to notice it?

Evidently not! I had to scroll through page 1 again to see what you were on about haha

Blader · 07-08-2017, 11:08 PM

A photo of the Elise S in it final guise before I got the Exige CR.

MikeVictor · 07-09-2017, 09:57 PM

Talk about yo-yo'ing..

Bought the E82 when I joined 1addicts in 2008.

Sold the E82 in 2012 for a F30 328i.

Sold the F30 in 2016 for a ND MX-5. Man that car is a blast. Just tuned it over the weekend and have a set of MCA coilovers installed, it's unbelievably fun to drive.

woosh · 07-10-2017, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeVictor

Talk about yo-yo'ing..

Bought the E82 when I joined 1addicts in 2008.

Sold the E82 in 2012 for a F30 328i.

Sold the F30 in 2016 for a ND MX-5. Man that car is a blast. Just tuned it over the weekend and have a set of MCA coilovers installed, it's unbelievably fun to drive.

Pics! What kind of power increase does a tune provide? I know with GT86's a tune unleashes around 15-20rwkw if combined with catless headers and E85.

MikeVictor · 07-10-2017, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by woosh

Pics! What kind of power increase does a tune provide? I know with GT86's a tune unleashes around 15-20rwkw if combined with catless headers and E85.

Here you go, a couple of my favourite pics from the past year however I think both were pre-coilovers so it's sitting a little higher that it does now. As for the gains, I'll find out on Monday when I get some time on the dyno and do some before/after runs for comparison and logging to see if I can safely step up a level of tune. When you only weigh just over a tonne every extra kw is noticeable! Not a car for owners who aren't shy at a buffet... By comparison, the E82 weighs about 50% more at just 1.5T IIRC. The higher red-line is nice as well, I don't have to shift to third now before 100kmh. I'm using the OpenFlash tune which I understand also has a good following in the 86/BRZ community. Same guy that developed the Procede for my E82 as well. Very pleased with the results, much like the coilovers this is one of those "wish I'd done it earlier" times.

7smurfs · 07-11-2017, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Blader

A photo of the Elise S in it final guise before I got the Exige CR.

Thoughts on the Elise S and reason for upgrade to the exige soon after?

I'm looking to change my daily 135i stage2+ to the Elise S in the near future!
Helps that someone has already gone through that change!

woosh · 07-11-2017, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeVictor

Here you go, a couple of my favourite pics from the past year however I think both were pre-coilovers so it's sitting a little higher that it does now. As for the gains, I'll find out on Monday when I get some time on the dyno and do some before/after runs for comparison and logging to see if I can safely step up a level of tune. When you only weigh just over a tonne every extra kw is noticeable! Not a car for owners who aren't shy at a buffet... By comparison, the E82 weighs about 50% more at just 1.5T IIRC. The higher red-line is nice as well, I don't have to shift to third now before 100kmh. I'm using the OpenFlash tune which I understand also has a good following in the 86/BRZ community. Same guy that developed the Procede for my E82 as well. Very pleased with the results, much like the coilovers this is one of those "wish I'd done it earlier" times.

Great looking car mate. Thanks for the upload. Keen to hear the results from the dyno

.. as the OpenFlash has been on my radar too.

Convert · 07-11-2017, 07:01 AM

I went from the 1M to an 86, then almost to a Macan GTS, but ended up going with an M3 because I really wanted to stick with a manual

Nugget · 07-11-2017, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Convert

I went from the 1M to an 86, then almost to a Macan GTS, but ended up going with an M3 because I really wanted to stick with a manual

Nice, don't see too many manual F80s.

Blader · 07-11-2017, 11:56 PM

Short answer is that my 3 year lease was up and I got offered a deal I couldn't say no to on the Exige.

The reality is that out of the box the Exige has been quicker than my modified Elise S and has a lot more potential.

PM is you are after some more information.

Convert · 07-13-2017, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nugget

Nice, don't see too many manual F80s.

I was lucky enough for my wife to let me buy it even though she can't drive manual

(but I had to forfeit my say on our next car...

)

kaitan · 07-15-2017, 03:21 AM

I started with E92 335 sold it after 2.5 years of ownership for a daily Skoda VRS but at the same time I bought a 1M as a weekender. However after 18 Months, I have sold it and no longer part of BMW anymore. Rest assured "I'll Be BACK!"

loco · 07-16-2017, 06:27 AM

Ive just gone from an N55 DCT to my daughter's N54 6MT and loving it Daughter got an M140 Performance model with 6MT and LSD. A sweet ride that one .

06-29-2017, 05:09 AM	#24
koastal Captain 376 Rep 668 Posts Drives: F87 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oz iTrader: (0)	Still have the 135 but have had a M2 for a year Last good car for me
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PeteA Major 127 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: E30, E82 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (3)	Still drive the 135i which still sees some mod love Also have a 318iS which I've just finished a big suspension overhaul Looking at importing something special soon. Stay tuned __________________ Pete's Build Thread
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07-03-2017, 07:27 PM	#27
CJM New Member 3 Rep 20 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Still have my '09 135i and also own an M135i LCI. Manual and auto, best of both worlds for me.
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07-06-2017, 04:50 AM	#29
x5mad Lieutenant Colonel 352 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: iX 40 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List bmw [0.00]	Sold the 135 in 2014 for a f30 328 Sold that and now in a 340i
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woosh Colonel 212 Rep 2,938 Posts Drives: rs Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bne iTrader: (0)	Nice nice, a lot of people have stuck with the brand and bought something faster. But, has anyone bought a Lotus or a crazy fast kit car?
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07-07-2017, 11:56 PM	#31
Blader Lotus Exige ClubRacer 26 Rep 157 Posts Drives: MY15 Lotus Exige CR Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E88 125i [0.00]	What it wasn't a bright enough colour for you to notice it? __________________ Lotus Exige CR …. Upgraded Stereo, Cruise Control, Rear Parking Sensors, Full carpet kit with sound insulation ..... its a daily driver Charge Cooled TVS 1900, 3" bi-modal Exhaust, Moroso Sump, LSD, 60l Alloy Tank, Upgraded 2 Piece Rotors, 46mm Nitrons, Harness Bar and Forged Track Wheels with Yokohama AO50 R Specs for play time
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Blader Lotus Exige ClubRacer 26 Rep 157 Posts Drives: MY15 Lotus Exige CR Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E88 125i [0.00]	A photo of the Elise S in it final guise before I got the Exige CR. Attached Images __________________ Lotus Exige CR …. Upgraded Stereo, Cruise Control, Rear Parking Sensors, Full carpet kit with sound insulation ..... its a daily driver Charge Cooled TVS 1900, 3" bi-modal Exhaust, Moroso Sump, LSD, 60l Alloy Tank, Upgraded 2 Piece Rotors, 46mm Nitrons, Harness Bar and Forged Track Wheels with Yokohama AO50 R Specs for play time Last edited by Blader; 07-08-2017 at 11:15 PM..
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07-09-2017, 09:57 PM	#34
MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	Talk about yo-yo'ing.. Bought the E82 when I joined 1addicts in 2008. Sold the E82 in 2012 for a F30 328i. Sold the F30 in 2016 for a ND MX-5. Man that car is a blast. Just tuned it over the weekend and have a set of MCA coilovers installed, it's unbelievably fun to drive.
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Convert Private First Class 8 Rep 190 Posts Drives: MW F80 (6MT) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I went from the 1M to an 86, then almost to a Macan GTS, but ended up going with an M3 because I really wanted to stick with a manual Attached Images
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Blader Lotus Exige ClubRacer 26 Rep 157 Posts Drives: MY15 Lotus Exige CR Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E88 125i [0.00]	Short answer is that my 3 year lease was up and I got offered a deal I couldn't say no to on the Exige. The reality is that out of the box the Exige has been quicker than my modified Elise S and has a lot more potential. PM is you are after some more information. __________________ Lotus Exige CR …. Upgraded Stereo, Cruise Control, Rear Parking Sensors, Full carpet kit with sound insulation ..... its a daily driver Charge Cooled TVS 1900, 3" bi-modal Exhaust, Moroso Sump, LSD, 60l Alloy Tank, Upgraded 2 Piece Rotors, 46mm Nitrons, Harness Bar and Forged Track Wheels with Yokohama AO50 R Specs for play time
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07-15-2017, 03:21 AM	#43
kaitan Lieutenant Colonel 73 Rep 1,546 Posts Drives: The Dark Side VAG TDI Biturbo Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: sydney, australia iTrader: (1)	I started with E92 335 sold it after 2.5 years of ownership for a daily Skoda VRS but at the same time I bought a 1M as a weekender. However after 18 Months, I have sold it and no longer part of BMW anymore. Rest assured "I'll Be BACK!" __________________ Sold:08 BSM E92 335i JB4 Sold: BMW AW 1M , BMW Performance Seats, Revozport CF Front Lip, Revozport CF Trunk Lip, Revozport CF Roof Lip, Revozport CF Side Skirt Sold: Audi A6 C7 TDI Biturbo Now: BMW X5 F15 M50d
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07-16-2017, 06:27 AM	#44
loco Private 2 Rep 84 Posts Drives: Grey 135i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (1)	Ive just gone from an N55 DCT to my daughter's N54 6MT and loving it Daughter got an M140 Performance model with 6MT and LSD. A sweet ride that one .
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