What was/is going to be your first mod(s).

lambammm · 09-16-2008, 05:06 PM

The 135 is arriving in a couple of weeks and i wanted to get a general feel of what people are modding, if anything.

1. The more I look at the rear diffuser the more I want to paint it or CF it. The gray plastic look reminds me a lot of those fugly Audi's diffusers.

2. I really wouldn't change the stock wheels, I love the five spoke look and really can't imagine why someone would do this:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9687

lol

3. I might have to do a 20 or 35% tint

Anyway, let me know what mods you did or what you're thinking of. I only mentioned aesthetic ones, because I'm afraid of voiding the warranty, but if there are any performance mods that are really worth it I would definitely consider it.

cheers :drinking:

xbook · 09-16-2008, 05:20 PM

Tinted windows .... hmmm, what % ...

PrimoM3 · 09-16-2008, 05:30 PM

Exhaust... but I'm not sold on anything currently available, which pisses me off. I'm hoping for cp-e or another manufacturer to come out with a center exit exhaust and new rear diffusor. If not center exit, then I want the quad pipes.

gio · 09-16-2008, 05:48 PM

First mod is new tires. Everyone really needs to get rid of those run-craps. Next mod is JB1 or JB3.

stampchez · 09-16-2008, 06:33 PM

Does - runcraps count?

jeremyc74 · 09-16-2008, 06:43 PM

I put the CF mirrors and spoiler on mine during the break in period. Next was SSTT, then downpipes. My next move will probably be JB3, or the CP-E piggyback, and then a set of springs, followed by wheels/tires.

PrimoM3 · 09-16-2008, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phiberglass

Center Exit?

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Bizall · 09-16-2008, 08:22 PM

I had the shadowline grills before the car arrived. I had tint put on the day I picked her up. Then added JB2 and BMS Intake(single) a few hundred miles later. That's it....for now. :wink:

Severious · 09-16-2008, 08:30 PM

Just had mine installed Friday.

Illuminated door sills and an oil change.

(Stock Photo off BMW website)

P.S. I'm old school and change my oil after the first 2000 miles so you might want to consider it a mod...

AlBel1214 · 09-16-2008, 08:34 PM

Got the bmw perf exhaust first... next on the way right now is a RR intake..

Probably downpipes after that, and maybe some darker 5 spoke wheels....

Finally a tune down the road..:headbang:

Bruck · 09-16-2008, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Severious

Just had mine installed Friday.

Illuminated door sills and an oil change.
(I'm old school and change my oil after the first 2000 miles)

Is this different than the M door sills?

Severious · 09-16-2008, 08:38 PM

Not sure, I'll add a photo of what they look like....

ktdw · 09-16-2008, 08:42 PM

If you are eager to mod before the break-in period ends, I would start with H&R springs or coilovers.

yourfriend · 09-16-2008, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Primo135

128

:w00t:

you, kind sir, are what i call a dick.

Darth One · 09-16-2008, 09:05 PM

suspension most likely first (looking at KW v1 or v2), and wheels/tires

PrimoM3 · 09-16-2008, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yourfriend

:w00t:

you, kind sir, are what i call a dick.

Love you too!

kbimmer135i · 09-16-2008, 11:20 PM

mine was the shadowline grills

MrHick · 09-17-2008, 07:55 AM

1 - Hardwired radar detector.
Get rid of the run-sucks
Tint, flat black painted grill,
Tune

123D-M · 09-17-2008, 08:31 AM

Some nice white bulbs for my angel eyes. Maybe GP Thunders or those new LED ones I have seen advertised on here.

lambammm · 09-17-2008, 08:41 AM

A lot of you are saying that you want to get rid of the runflats, but I read somewhere that the suspension is specifically tuned for the runflats, I'd be careful, because with the stock setup it might be too soft.

I totally forgot about hardwiring the radar detector, that was definitely a DIY that I was looking into. V1 is the way to go.

I'll probably go with 35% tints because over here cops actually pull you over for dark ones.

I have no idea what JB3 and some other stuff mentioned is, noobness.:iono: care to elaborate?

scrapiron7 · 09-17-2008, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Severious

P.S. I'm old school and change my oil after the first 2000 miles so you might want to consider it a mod...

Changing oil is a mod? :iono:

kcobra · 09-17-2008, 09:58 AM

DINAN software upgrade, debadgin, and a new exhaust.

But, I'm going to take my time. The 135i with the M package (M wheels, etc.) looks great as it is. In terms of performance, the car is stellar.

I don't see a need to get new rims.

I might wait a few years and do some upgrades when I feel like a revitalizing the car. I think it will be fine for the next 2-3 years.

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lambammm Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 2009 135i montego/coral Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: jersey/nyc iTrader: (0)	What was/is going to be your first mod(s). The 135 is arriving in a couple of weeks and i wanted to get a general feel of what people are modding, if anything. 1. The more I look at the rear diffuser the more I want to paint it or CF it. The gray plastic look reminds me a lot of those fugly Audi's diffusers. 2. I really wouldn't change the stock wheels, I love the five spoke look and really can't imagine why someone would do this: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9687 lol 3. I might have to do a 20 or 35% tint Anyway, let me know what mods you did or what you're thinking of. I only mentioned aesthetic ones, because I'm afraid of voiding the warranty, but if there are any performance mods that are really worth it I would definitely consider it. cheers :drinking:
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jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	I put the CF mirrors and spoiler on mine during the break in period. Next was SSTT, then downpipes. My next move will probably be JB3, or the CP-E piggyback, and then a set of springs, followed by wheels/tires.
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Bizall Captain 123 Rep 905 Posts Drives: 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	I had the shadowline grills before the car arrived. I had tint put on the day I picked her up. Then added JB2 and BMS Intake(single) a few hundred miles later. That's it....for now. :wink:
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Severious Private 4 Rep 69 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Just had mine installed Friday. Illuminated door sills and an oil change. (Stock Photo off BMW website) P.S. I'm old school and change my oil after the first 2000 miles so you might want to consider it a mod... __________________ 135i Manual Transmission Sparkling Graphite Metallic Black Boston Leather Walnut Trim Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Ipod/USB interface, Premium Audio, BMW Security System Ordered: March 8, 2008 RE-ordered: June 20, 2008 Production complete: July 7, 2008 Delivered: August 5, 2008
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AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Got the bmw perf exhaust first... next on the way right now is a RR intake.. Probably downpipes after that, and maybe some darker 5 spoke wheels.... Finally a tune down the road..:headbang:
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lambammm Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 2009 135i montego/coral Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: jersey/nyc iTrader: (0)	A lot of you are saying that you want to get rid of the runflats, but I read somewhere that the suspension is specifically tuned for the runflats, I'd be careful, because with the stock setup it might be too soft. I totally forgot about hardwiring the radar detector, that was definitely a DIY that I was looking into. V1 is the way to go. I'll probably go with 35% tints because over here cops actually pull you over for dark ones. I have no idea what JB3 and some other stuff mentioned is, noobness.:iono: care to elaborate?
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