2013 135is owners discussion and photos thread!

[2PUTT]

Originally Posted by Ed P

Sure doesn't look like the exterior needs work! Looks great! Congrats!

The picture was enhanced with the edit feature on iPhone 6. The paint surface is not to my liking. I'll be taking it to Detailers Domain soon.

[Chris.a]

Did all "is" models come with the dimpled aluminum trim? (I'm not sure what it's called exactly)
I'm not a huge fan of it :/. Would much rather have preferred the smooth brushed aluminum.

[Worra]

Originally Posted by Chris.a

Did all "is" models come with the dimpled aluminum trim? (I'm not sure what it's called exactly)
I'm not a huge fan of it :/. Would much rather have preferred the smooth brushed aluminum.

Yep, they all came with Glacier Aluminum trim. I like it a lot more in person than I did in the photos. I thought about swapping it for the glossy CF trim, but I have a friend that did that to his and its just too dark. I like the stock one for a bit more contrast.

[Chris.a]

Originally Posted by Worra

Yep, they all came with Glacier Aluminum trim. I like it a lot more in person than I did in the photos. I thought about swapping it for the glossy CF trim, but I have a friend that did that to his and its just too dark. I like the stock one for a bit more contrast.

Im not a huge fan of carbon either haha.
Anyone want to trade brushed aluminum for my glacier aluminum? Haha

[MaxVasc]

Brushed would definitely look good. Although I have gotten compliments on the current trim, it feels a little plasticky to me.

[Worra]

Just removed my OEM spoiler and prepped the trunk for the BMW Performance spoiler install.


I gotta say...removing the adhesive from the trunk lid is honestly the hardest/worst thing I've done on the car so far. None of the DIY threads or YouTube videos I looked at prior gave a real sense of how much of a pain in the ass that is.

[meg180]

Originally Posted by Worra

Just removed my OEM spoiler and prepped the trunk for the BMW Performance spoiler install.


I gotta say...removing the adhesive from the trunk lid is honestly the hardest/worst thing I've done on the car so far. None of the DIY threads or YouTube videos I looked at prior gave a real sense of how much of a pain in the ass that is.

It's worth it though!

[IEDEI]

I know I don't have my 135is anymore....but I have such find memories if posting last year's winter donuts extravaganzas that I had to share the 1M's debut donuts this morning! There wasn't a lot of snow....but enough to bake some delicious frosted donuts!!! hope you get inspired to get some donuts if your own!!

[Worra]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

I know I don't have my 135is anymore....but I have such find memories if posting last year's winter donuts extravaganzas that I had to share the 1M's debut donuts this morning! There wasn't a lot of snow....but enough to bake some delicious frosted donuts!!! hope you get inspired to get some donuts if your own!!

Glad to see you're still enjoying yourself


I just had my rear deck lip installed but on my way to the shop I injured myself, ended up in the ER with a torn ligament in my foot. So no photos and no driving for like 2 weeks at least!

[morningscifi]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

I know I don't have my 135is anymore....but I have such find memories if posting last year's winter donuts extravaganzas that I had to share the 1M's debut donuts this morning! There wasn't a lot of snow....but enough to bake some delicious frosted donuts!!! hope you get inspired to get some donuts if your own!!

Pretty sure you're an honorary member for life in the IS club!

Originally Posted by Worra

Glad to see you're still enjoying yourself


I just had my rear deck lip installed but on my way to the shop I injured myself, ended up in the ER with a torn ligament in my foot. So no photos and no driving for like 2 weeks at least!

That sounds horrendous. I don't know what I'd do. Every car we own is a manual so I'd be stuck at home or renting a car. Hope you feel better soon!

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by morningscifi

Pretty sure you're an honorary member for life in the IS club!



That sounds horrendous. I don't know what I'd do. Every car we own is a manual so I'd be stuck at home or renting a car. Hope you feel better soon!

As I get older I realize I'm more susceptible to these random freak accidents. Been there man, get better!


In other news, first IS member with DCT to go limited slip!!

[MFollower]

Also new to the forum today, taking delivery of a 135is DCT in LMB tomorrow morning. Just 1,600 miles on the clock. I've owned a lot of M cars in my life but wanting something newer and more nimble than what M is selling these days. Hoping the DCT will still keep me engaged in the driving experience as every car prior has been manual. Plans to autocross and track. Any "is" owners who do the same, please share how the car handles in these situations. Very excited to learn about the limited slip as that will be one the first investments I make. Seems like a great forum with passionate drivers. Glad I'm jumping in.

[MFollower]

With the link prior in the thread, learned my car is #325. Looking forward to learning more.

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by MFollower

With the link prior in the thread, learned my car is #325. Looking forward to learning more.

Welcome! Many of us bought out 'is' for the same reason as you, one of the last few drivers' cars from BMW. The N55 + PPK + DCT is a winning combo in my books. I have a dedicated track car (see signature) and swore I would leave this one alone strictly as a daily but the urge to push the car has been too tempting. I'll probably take it to 1-2 events next year but I'm confident the car will hold its own in it's current state or with few oem mods. Welcome again, you'll love the car. I refer to it as a modern version of thr ZHP.

[Chris.a]

Originally Posted by MFollower

With the link prior in the thread, learned my car is #325. Looking forward to learning more.

Congrats! I thought mine was low mialage at 2,400. We seem to have the same combo! LMB/DCT!
Our production isn't far off either. I'm 319.



P.s. Will there be a thread coming with info on that lsd? Keep us posted.

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by Chris.a

Congrats! I thought mine was low mialage at 2,400. We seem to have the same combo! LMB/DCT!
Our production isn't far off either. I'm 319.



P.s. Will there be a thread coming with info on that lsd? Keep us posted.

If you're referring to me, I'll post my feedback after the next track day but that could be few months since I'm in the northeast lol.

[Matt Z]

Installed front and rear splash guards today.

[2PUTT]

Originally Posted by MFollower

Also new to the forum today, taking delivery of a 135is DCT in LMB tomorrow morning. Just 1,600 miles on the clock. I've owned a lot of M cars in my life but wanting something newer and more nimble than what M is selling these days. Hoping the DCT will still keep me engaged in the driving experience as every car prior has been manual. Plans to autocross and track. Any "is" owners who do the same, please share how the car handles in these situations. Very excited to learn about the limited slip as that will be one the first investments I make. Seems like a great forum with passionate drivers. Glad I'm jumping in.

Welcome!!

I am not a big fan of AutoX. They chew up your tires. I prefer HPDE. I usually to events with the ACNA-NJ. I might do a PCA event in 2015.

[MFollower]

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Welcome! Many of us bought out 'is' for the same reason as you, one of the last few drivers' cars from BMW. The N55 + PPK + DCT is a winning combo in my books. I have a dedicated track car (see signature) and swore I would leave this one alone strictly as a daily but the urge to push the car has been too tempting. I'll probably take it to 1-2 events next year but I'm confident the car will hold its own in it's current state or with few oem mods. Welcome again, you'll love the car. I refer to it as a modern version of thr ZHP.

Picked up 135is yesterday. Not great days to drive here in dreary Chicago but I should have a few days of decent weather before the snows have to go on. Drive from dealer back home was spirited however and DCT was a blast. Also nice to slide to auto mode when traffic slowed me to a crawl. Funny comment about the feel of a ZHP as that was the car I traded in on the 135is. Thanks for the welcoming welcome and experiences of others. Looking forward to participating in the conversation going forward.

[MFollower]

Originally Posted by Chris.a

Congrats! I thought mine was low mialage at 2,400. We seem to have the same combo! LMB/DCT!
Our production isn't far off either. I'm 319.



P.s. Will there be a thread coming with info on that lsd? Keep us posted.

Car actually came out of CA. It was a BMW brass head car so I'm the first registered owner. It had 2,100 miles by the time I picked it up as it went back and forth to BMW dealer to have rear tail light assembly replaced after not functioning as it should. All good now. The LSD will be fun to research (and save for). Hopefully a summer ad! Passed a M235 on the ride home from the dealer and I thought that too is a great looking car but the lines of the 1 remind me of my old E30 M3, which is the only car I ever regret selling!

[Chris.a]

Originally Posted by MFollower

Car actually came out of CA. It was a BMW brass head car so I'm the first registered owner. It had 2,100 miles by the time I picked it up as it went back and forth to BMW dealer to have rear tail light assembly replaced after not functioning as it should. All good now. The LSD will be fun to research (and save for). Hopefully a summer ad! Passed a M235 on the ride home from the dealer and I thought that too is a great looking car but the lines of the 1 remind me of my old E30 M3, which is the only car I ever regret selling!

Awesome! I'm not sure exactly what you mean by "brass head car" but I believe my car may be the same. It was A CPO but they said it was used by a bmw executive so Im also the first registered owner.

[2PUTT]

Originally Posted by Chris.a

Awesome! I'm not sure exactly what you mean by "brass head car" but I believe my car may be the same. It was A CPO but they said it was used by a bmw executive so Im also the first registered owner.

I've been told that BMWNA employees issued with company cars normally pre-order 4-5 cars at a time since they normally change every 2k miles.