2013 135is owners discussion and photos thread!

[Marc08EX]

There is not such thing as too many pics!!!

Please keep them coming is owners!!!

Greg, I would park that far away and park it on the edge as well. LOL!!!

All of your 313 wheels look so sick. I want one!!!

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by Marc08EX

There is not such thing as too many pics!!!

Please keep them coming is owners!!!

Greg, I would park that far away and park it on the edge as well. LOL!!!

All of your 313 wheels look so sick. I want one!!!

What you can't see in that picture is that the spot to my left isn't a real spot, it's like 2/3 of a spot and says NO PARKING as there's some drain grate there, then a giant wall to the left of that. I always bank on people's laziness too as nobody wants to walk an extra minute or two.

You should get a set of 313s if you want. I can't say enough good things about them and are a little pricey, but well worth it as they really change the look the of the car compared to the 264s or 261, whatever you might have. They're maybe 75% of why I got an IS since I considered getting a normal 135i and put them on, but was going to cost almost as much as the entire IS package.

If you are interested though, I'd get them from a forum sponsor as the fronts are probably $375-385 each and the rears are probably $10-20 more. Plus, you could sell your rims on the forum to help offset the costs. Just be careful on the part #s because the part # listed on the BMW Website are for the ones with the BMW PERFORMANCE written on them.

So, if you ever decide to do it, just make sure you get part #36116856666 for the front wheels and #36116856667 for the rears. Once in a blue moon an IS owner has sold their wheels on the forum too and gone with 19's.

[Kouper]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

If you are interested though, I'd get them from a forum sponsor as the fronts are probably $375-385 each and the rears are probably $10-20 more. Plus, you could sell your rims on the forum to help offset the costs. Just be careful on the part #s because the part # listed on the BMW Website are for the ones with the BMW PERFORMANCE written on them.

So, if you ever decide to do it, just make sure you get part #36116856666 for the front wheels and #36116856667 for the rears. Once in a blue moon an IS owner has sold their wheels on the forum too and gone with 19's.

gregthegr8: Your walking encyclopedia of BMW 313 wheel part #s

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by Kouper

gregthegr8: Your walking encyclopedia of BMW 313 wheel part #s

My middle name is 313. Also my CIA Operative #. Oops.

[CptSlow]

Originally Posted by morningscifi

United in Roswell. I live up in Cumming off exit 13 on 400. We should get a meetup going soon with some other 1'ers. I'd love to see the carbon black in person for sure.

I'd like to see the LMB too. Mine came from Nalley. Ever go to AMP?

[morningscifi]

Originally Posted by CptSlow

I'd like to see the LMB too. Mine came from Nalley. Ever go to AMP?

Absolutely. Was just up there a couple weekends ago riding along with a buddy. I think it was the jzilla day. Not sure the IS is going to make it out anytime soon. Lol.

[IEDEI]

I still LOVE looking at everyone's pics. cool to see the package in different colours.

Deep sea blue feels so different in different lighting....still getting used to it.

[owen2001]

I've recently been messing around w/ instagram. As long as everyone still likes looking at different pics, here's one...

...and greg - no salon comments!

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by owen2001

I've recently been messing around w/ instagram. As long as everyone still likes looking at different pics, here's one...

...and greg - no salon comments!

Boy you use those cleaners a lot! What on earth are you doing to your clothes?! Ha!

I don't think any of us could ever get sick of looking at pics of IS's. It's like the nerds looking at the pies in Revenge of the Nerds for those of you old enough to get that reference.

Only ones we don't want to see are those fugazi ones pretending to be IS's that appear on occasion.

Perhaps I'll upload my stainless steel pedals and dead pedal which I just cleaned this afternoon as those things tend to show dirt pretty easily.

[owen2001]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

...Only ones we don't want to see are those fugazi ones pretending to be IS's that appear on occasion.

I've seen some fugazi references on the board in the past. I can't remember which threads. Maybe this one? Anyway, show me a pic of a fake IS so I can see what you guys have been talking about.

[Kouper]

Owen2001, beautiful car...love the yellow calipers on black.

But...where are all the 135is convertible owners on here? Are they that rare? I feel like the bastard child in this bunch. You coupe owners don't know what you are missing, not hearing that exhaust behind you with the top down, as you accelerate under a bridge or along a barrier wall. Woo hoo!

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by Kouper

Owen2001, beautiful car...love the yellow calipers on black.

But...where are all the 135is convertible owners on here? Are they that rare? I feel like the bastard child in this bunch. You coupe owners don't know what you are missing, not hearing that exhaust behind you with the top down, as you accelerate under a bridge or along a barrier wall. Woo hoo!

What's funny is it seems like in terms of build #s it's like 50-50 coupe and convertible (though I'll defer to BP and Bama on that), yet we don't have very many active convertible members on here.

I don't know about "bastard children" but then again, they are taking their tops off for strangers to see on a daily basis...just sayin...

Or...maybe the sound is so intoxicating and amazing with the convertible that they're all out driving and don't have time to come type on here. I'll accept that.

[IEDEI]

Originally Posted by Kouper

Owen2001, beautiful car...love the yellow calipers on black.

But...where are all the 135is convertible owners on here? Are they that rare? I feel like the bastard child in this bunch. You coupe owners don't know what you are missing, not hearing that exhaust behind you with the top down, as you accelerate under a bridge or along a barrier wall. Woo hoo!

i wish i was outgoing enough to be a convertible owner....but unfortunately i like dark places, less sun, and more rain----so coupe here.

i have to say i really love the way the 1er convertible LOOKS. btw, if nobody is posting more pics, YOU should be posting more pics!!

[gregthegr8]

Hey guys,

Here's my new convertible I just got for when it's perfect convertible weather, and to get the bright blue floormats I wanted! You know it's mine cause it's not stick. Another DCT for me!

Also, it shows off how long the stock antenna is on the convertible and how everyone should immediately upgrade to the smaller, stockier, "sport" antenna as Kouper did that I totally didn't help with or anything and am looking to get public credit for. O=)

IEDEI, since I know you'll ask, it's Le Mans.

[Kouper]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

What's funny is it seems like in terms of build #s it's like 50-50 coupe and convertible (though I'll defer to BP and Bama on that), yet we don't have very many active convertible members on here.

I don't know about "bastard children" but then again, they are taking their tops off for strangers to see on a daily basis...just sayin...

Or...maybe the sound is so intoxicating and amazing with the convertible that they're all out driving and don't have time to come type on here. I'll accept that.

Nice car, Greg! Love that blue. But gawd, that antenna is F-U-G-L-Y. Forgotten how ugly that stock one was.

I do have to keep my trips short though, as once that intoxicating exhaust starts humming, I lose all inhibition and start pulling off my shirt and tossing it out of the car. If I continue beyond that, it's not a pretty sight. Thankful for that power roof when reality sinks in...

IEDEI, I will take that as an invitation to post a few more pics of my car in the future. I agree, for a convertible it is a pretty good looking car.

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by Kouper

Nice car, Greg! Love that blue. But gawd, that antenna is F-U-G-L-Y. Forgotten how ugly that stock one was.

I do have to keep my trips short though, as once that intoxicating exhaust starts humming, I lose all inhibition and start pulling off my shirt and tossing it out of the car. If I continue beyond that, it's not a pretty sight. Thankful for that power roof when reality sinks in...

IEDEI, I will take that as an invitation to post a few more pics of my car in the future. I agree, for a convertible it is a pretty good looking car.

You should post some nice, big, close up pics of YOUR antenna, with the part #, too to entice the convertible people to come out of hiding or get people to buy convertibles. Maybe they all saw the stock antenna and were like, this is dangerous, I'm going to put my eye out one of these days with that thing!

IS's topless, IS's with clear bras, nice! My Isabelle would never do such a thing! She's not even allowed to date until she's 40!

[AGAV13]

Just brought her in for the first oil change (5400 miles). A little later than originally planned but I wanted to have it changed before fall/winter. Plus the price at $60 is cheaper than it would have cost me to do it myself.

[CptSlow]

Originally Posted by morningscifi

Absolutely. Was just up there a couple weekends ago riding along with a buddy. I think it was the jzilla day. Not sure the IS is going to make it out anytime soon. Lol.

I don't drive the IS on track. Did the Extreme Driving thing, and doing the Ariel Atom course in a few weeks. The Kart rentals are cheap fun too.

[IEDEI]

Greg: uhhh I'm confused! that's not really yours right?! lol

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

Greg: uhhh I'm confused! that's not really yours right?! lol

No, just trying to spread some IS convertible love for my former ship/cell-mate Kouper.

[owen2001]

Originally Posted by Kouper

Owen2001, beautiful car...love the yellow calipers on black.

Thanks! Those yellow calipers just went on last week. No more mods or changes needed for me. Now, if I can just get to 1,200 miles...

[IEDEI]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

No, just trying to spread some IS convertible love for my former ship/cell-mate Kouper.

lol. oh ok. I really wish I was less sinister of a person and could drive a convertible....but I've just never felt comfortable driving a car with no roof! lol

that Le Mans vert you posted is beautiful!!!