2013 135is owners discussion and photos thread!

[CAVU]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

how much does it cost to have someone do these Opti paint seals? am thinking about getting it done. can't be arsed to do it myself as i am terrible at detailing...lol

I had my detailer clay the car, then seal with Optimum Poli-Seal (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-poli-seal.html), which I believe is a different product than Opti-coat (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-opti-coat.html), although they seem to be made by the same manufacturer. I think you should be looking at only $150 or $200, although people in the detailing forums will tell you anybody working on your car for that cheap is probably ruining your finish...

Originally Posted by IEDEI

yo why do you have so many rental cars!?!?! use your 135is!!!

Perhaps it is a high resulting from Einzett Cockpit Premium fumes...

Originally Posted by owen2001

Check out what just showed up

Gonna see if my indy can put these on this week. Will definitely let you know.

Looking forward to hearing your feedback! I've gotta say, and I think 2003 tii may have had similar observations, but either I am now a bit numb to the improvement resulting from these inserts, or some of the improvement has been lost as everything settles in. Not sure which.

[owen2001]

Originally Posted by RickMsport

Looking forward to hearing your feedback! I've gotta say, and I think 2003 tii may have had similar observations, but either I am now a bit numb to the improvement resulting from these inserts, or some of the improvement has been lost as everything settles in. Not sure which.

I'm sure it's probably a combination of the two.

[Worra]

Car wash time

[Worra]

More with some 313 porn for Marc











Edit: Hi-res versions at the end of this album

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[Downeaster1]

Here's an interior shot of mine:

[Marc08EX]

Originally Posted by Kouper

You and Greg related?

That's hilarious!!!

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

And happy 4th to my fellow IS owners and Marc08EX and EvenEsteban, whose severe OCD makes you welcome additions we embrace as well. =P

Belated happy 4th of July to you too Greg and to all fellow 1er owners!!! Hope you guys had an amazing long weekend!

Originally Posted by RickMsport

Happy Independence Day everyone!!!

Today I gave my car the Collinite 845 treatment. This stuff is amazing. Extremely easy to apply and remove. 2 weeks ago I had the car clayed and sealed with Optimum Poli-Seal, so adding 2 coats of Collinite 845 makes the finish look simply incredible.

My golly, your 135is looks amazing Rick!!! Your MG paint looks perfect and the reflections are amazing. And those wheels look great!

Originally Posted by Worra

More with some 313 porn for Marc

LOL!!! Anybody have any napkin?!?! Those wheels look amazing! And your car looks beautiful too Worra!!! Thanks for sharing!

All you guys are really making me jealous of your 313 wheels!

[CAVU]

Originally Posted by Worra

Car wash time

Looks fantastic! Great photos too!

I couldn't help but noticing that your 135is badge is affixed to the vinyl area rather than on the aluminum trim like mine. I wonder if there is a specified location for it, or if BMW leaves it up to the tech who installed the 'is' bits at the port?

[mabutler308@yahoo.com]

Looks fantastic.

My 135is badge is on the vinyl area as well - opposed to the trim.

[Bama335]

Originally Posted by RickMsport

I couldn't help but noticing that your 135is badge is affixed to the vinyl area rather than on the aluminum trim like mine. I wonder if there is a specified location for it, or if BMW leaves it up to the tech who installed the 'is' bits at the port?

Guessing it was at the tech's discretion - my #478 was built 3 after yours (and on the same day) and mine is on the vinyl - did yours come in through Baltimore or someplace else?

It seems the 'is" work instructions were a tad sketchy at the vehicle prep centers - some have have PPK stickers (in all different places), some don't have them at all.....and let's not forget the early builds where they forgot to secure the radiator hoses

[CAVU]

Originally Posted by Bama335

Guessing it was at the tech's discretion - my #478 was built 3 after yours (and on the same day) and mine is on the vinyl - did yours come in through Baltimore or someplace else?

It seems the 'is" work instructions were a tad sketchy at the vehicle prep centers - some have have PPK stickers (in all different places), some don't have them at all.....and let's not forget the early builds where they forgot to secure the radiator hoses

Mine came through Savannah, sans any PPK placards. I guess variation is bound to occur with a port-installed option package like the "is" trim.

[AGAV13]

Just out of curiosity, did anyone receive a one year "gift" from BMW for your is? Mine turned a year old on 6/8 and I never received anything. I know that precious 1 owners received a sketch of the 1 prototype, and my parents had always received something such as a plaque or BMW key flash drive before their 1 year anniversary. Is BMW forgetting about us last of the 1 owners?

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by AGAV13

Just out of curiosity, did anyone receive a one year "gift" from BMW for your is? Mine turned a year old on 6/8 and I never received anything. I know that precious 1 owners received a sketch of the 1 prototype, and my parents had always received something such as a plaque or BMW key flash drive before their 1 year anniversary. Is BMW forgetting about us last of the 1 owners?

All I got was a bill for my monthly payment. I think they got the sketches at the 2 year anniversary, but not sure.

[IEDEI]

Originally Posted by Bama335

Guessing it was at the tech's discretion - my #478 was built 3 after yours (and on the same day) and mine is on the vinyl - did yours come in through Baltimore or someplace else?

It seems the 'is" work instructions were a tad sketchy at the vehicle prep centers - some have have PPK stickers (in all different places), some don't have them at all.....and let's not forget the early builds where they forgot to secure the radiator hoses

those bastards!!! mine went up in a cloud of steam a few hours after i picked mine up!!! it also blew a tire out 15 minutes before trading it in.

came in with a bang...went out with a bang. lol. the 135is way!

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by AGAV13

Just out of curiosity, did anyone receive a one year "gift" from BMW for your is? Mine turned a year old on 6/8 and I never received anything. I know that precious 1 owners received a sketch of the 1 prototype, and my parents had always received something such as a plaque or BMW key flash drive before their 1 year anniversary. Is BMW forgetting about us last of the 1 owners?

I was a "year one of the 1" owner and I received a book, a sketch, a BMW flash drive and a BMW pen. Nothing for my 2011 though.

[Kouper]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

All I got was a bill for my monthly payment. I think they got the sketches at the 2 year anniversary, but not sure.

I received a t-shirt that said, "I love my 135is but....I shoulda' bought a 1M"

Wait, or did IEDEI send that to me?!

[Worra]

Originally Posted by AGAV13

Just out of curiosity, did anyone receive a one year "gift" from BMW for your is? Mine turned a year old on 6/8 and I never received anything. I know that precious 1 owners received a sketch of the 1 prototype, and my parents had always received something such as a plaque or BMW key flash drive before their 1 year anniversary. Is BMW forgetting about us last of the 1 owners?

I got something in the mail I was sure was going to be the drawing. Decent sized box, cool lid, etc. Inside was...a BMW "member rewards" card made out of thin shitty plastic. I was very disappointed.

[IEDEI]

Originally Posted by Kouper

I received a t-shirt that said, "I love my 135is but....I shoulda' bought a 1M"

Wait, or did IEDEI send that to me?!

hahaha yes it's a used shirt that I wore every day!!! enjoy!!!

[IEDEI]

was driving along in my X1 loaner (1M is in to get some little things/squeak/loose engine cover sorted under warranty and for a service) and for the first time ever....on the road....I spotted a 135is. It had a red interior.....is that Mineral Grey? I suppose although I'm not the greatest at deciphering the greyscale! I was going to wave to the owner at least however I was so into trying to get a good pic, that I never got a chance to.

[owen2001]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

was driving along in my X1 loaner (1M is in to get some little things/squeak/loose engine cover sorted under warranty and for a service) and for the first time ever....on the road....I spotted a 135is.

I'm always on the lookout for another 1er. Hoping to see an IS on the road some day, but hasn't happened yet.

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

was driving along in my X1 loaner (1M is in to get some little things/squeak/loose engine cover sorted under warranty and for a service) and for the first time ever....on the road....I spotted a 135is. It had a red interior.....is that Mineral Grey? I suppose although I'm not the greatest at deciphering the greyscale! I was going to wave to the owner at least however I was so into trying to get a good pic, that I never got a chance to.

Hard to tell, but I think that is probably space gray, especially if it was cloudy. I have NEVER seen another 135is on the road and even a 135 is rare to see. I imagine they would have thought it was weird if an X1 driver waved, too. I had that occurrence a year after getting my car, I finally saw another 135 on the road next to me at a light in cincinnati, honked, waved, and the guy gave me a weird look...then I remembered, oh ya, I was in a rental Corolla and not in my car. Oops.

You should get the IND valencia orange painted engine cover, too. =P

[Kouper]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Hard to tell, but I think that is probably space gray, especially if it was cloudy. I have NEVER seen another 135is on the road and even a 135 is rare to see. I imagine they would have thought it was weird if an X1 driver waved, too. I had that occurrence a year after getting my car, I finally saw another 135 on the road next to me at a light in cincinnati, honked, waved, and the guy gave me a weird look...then I remembered, oh ya, I was in a rental Corolla and not in my car. Oops.

You should get the IND valencia orange painted engine cover, too. =P

What?! Another rental? Why didnt you rent a Hyundai?

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by Kouper

What?! Another rental? Why didnt you rent a Hyundai?

IEDEI - you also need to be like that other guy in his thread about the dealer not doing his oil change and bitch all to hell that how dare they give you ONLY a crappy X1 as a loaner.

I will say one thing though - one day in a crappy hyundai sure makes you appreciate the hell out of our cars. But no more rental cars for me anytime soon.

48 hours to performance suspension,

Greg