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achtungE30 · 10-05-2009, 09:46 AM

Just thought some of you would appreciate this article taking from the most recent issue of Bimmer Magazine.

Deleted at the request of the author

Mega Man · 10-05-2009, 10:04 AM

I almost bought that magazine! On page 78 or something, there's another article on the 135. Scans please.

M3R1 · 10-05-2009, 10:10 AM

Berks car is also featured in this mag...

I didn't read it yet...

plasar · 10-05-2009, 10:42 AM

AchtungE30:

Thanks for the heads up mate, looks like a cool article.

Once again, appreciate the post.

new2the3 · 10-05-2009, 11:53 AM

Good article, makes me want to get the Performance exhaust and suspension!

Add1ct · 10-05-2009, 12:43 PM

wow cool the perf suspension boost grip to 1.06gs unofficially! very nice!

stevenc · 10-05-2009, 02:14 PM

wow i installed the performance suspension on saturday. Looks like i made the right call.

Lionel Hutz · 10-05-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Add1ct

wow cool the perf suspension boost grip to 1.06gs unofficially! very nice!

Let's call it very unofficially. I think Bridgestone would be shocked to hear these tires could sustain 1.06g.

Add1ct · 10-05-2009, 02:43 PM

haha, yea. I was shocked too.

kirby135i · 10-05-2009, 03:07 PM

I cant see how it will lose power then its better free flowing and weighs less??

Berduderunner · 10-05-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Add1ct

wow cool the perf suspension boost grip to 1.06gs unofficially! very nice!

That's peak G's not average G's around a skidpad...

Robert · 10-05-2009, 03:52 PM

I would buy the performance kit if my bmw isn't so unreliable...

Mega Man · 10-05-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert

I would buy the performance kit if my bmw isn't so unreliable...

Poor Robert...

Yearofthe1 · 10-05-2009, 05:26 PM

shit, missed it! Looks like it was deleted.

achtungE30 · 10-05-2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yearofthe1

shit, missed it! Looks like it was deleted.

Pick up an issue...its worth it just for that article alone!

Takumi587 · 10-05-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by achtungE30

Pick up an issue...its worth it just for that article alone!

Who is the author? Thumbs down for not letting us read it. And what does it matter if it is posted online? Is not an article concerning a car simply a persons opinion? Unless he really wants money for his opinion and for us to buy the article. Seriously people don't even buy it most of the time. They just read it at the store.

Takumi587 · 10-05-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Yearofthe1

shit, missed it! Looks like it was deleted.

seriously right? defeats the purpose of it being on the title page bmwpost

Year's_End · 10-05-2009, 05:39 PM

should take this off the front page. misleading.

radiantm3 · 10-05-2009, 05:57 PM

I'm willing to bet they would have sold more issues of the magazine if they left the article up. The dinosaurs of the print world just don't understand the web.

radiantm3 · 10-05-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stankia

Why would someone that has clue about aftermarket parts buy BMW Performance stuff? I would rather buy some Bilstein or KW Coils for less money and more Performance...

I got my BMW performance suspension for just over a grand (shocks/struts, springs, and sway bar). I doubt it's much more expensive than what you can get aftermarket. I'm guaranteed quality/fitment, same BMW warranty, and I'm pretty sure sticking with bmw performance parts hold the resale value of the car better than aftermarket parts.

the infamous... · 10-05-2009, 06:11 PM

RPM90 · 10-05-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

I'm willing to bet they would have sold more issues of the magazine if they left the article up. The dinosaurs of the print world just don't understand the web.

If you strongly feel that peoples work should be free for everyone, then I guess you volunteer where you work? You wouldn't then think of actually getting paid for your work and effort, right?
Getting paid for your work is so archaic and dinosaurish.

Yeah, it's just the opinion of someone. However, I like to read information from those who have direct knowledge by taking the time to put in the work necessary to form a much more educated opinion.
Doing that takes time and money. If you think the cost isn't worth it to you, cool. However, the author has a right to his/her work and people shouldn't feel free to post it on the web without the author's permission.
If the article stayed up, somehow I get the feeling you wouldn't have bought a copy anyway. I think some dinosaurs know that.

10-05-2009, 09:46 AM	#1
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10-05-2009, 10:04 AM	#2
Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,934 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	I almost bought that magazine! On page 78 or something, there's another article on the 135. Scans please. __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \|

10-05-2009, 10:10 AM	#3
M3R1 Captain Drives: 09' Space Grey 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 852 iTrader: (3)	Berks car is also featured in this mag... I didn't read it yet... __________________ 09' Space Grey 135i, 6spd...

10-05-2009, 11:53 AM	#5
new2the3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,632 iTrader: (0)	Good article, makes me want to get the Performance exhaust and suspension! __________________ 2009 135i: AW/CR Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, Ipod, BMW Performance Pedals, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills E93 M3 FSB

10-05-2009, 12:43 PM	#6
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) Posts: 1,850 iTrader: (3)	wow cool the perf suspension boost grip to 1.06gs unofficially! very nice! __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA

10-05-2009, 10:42 AM	#4
plasar plasar Drives: 118i cabrio Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Frankfurt Posts: 346 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 118i Cabrio [0.00]	AchtungE30: Thanks for the heads up mate, looks like a cool article. Once again, appreciate the post.

10-05-2009, 02:14 PM	#7
stevenc Coming Soon Drives: 135i alphine white... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 737 iTrader: (0)	wow i installed the performance suspension on saturday. Looks like i made the right call.

10-05-2009, 02:43 PM	#9
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) Posts: 1,850 iTrader: (3)	haha, yea. I was shocked too. __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA

10-05-2009, 03:07 PM	#10
kirby135i Lieutenant Drives: bmw Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: here Posts: 508 iTrader: (1)	I cant see how it will lose power then its better free flowing and weighs less??

10-05-2009, 03:52 PM	#12
Robert Major General Drives: 135i, current is350 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 6,765 iTrader: (1)	I would buy the performance kit if my bmw isn't so unreliable...

10-05-2009, 05:26 PM	#14
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10-05-2009, 05:39 PM	#18
Year's_End Cpt. Buzzkill Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 11,788 iTrader: (0)	should take this off the front page. misleading. __________________ _.[In a love/hate relationship with...] E92 335i: Space Grey\|Coral Red\|Aluminum Trim _________VMR V710s\|M-Sport Rear Bumper & Rockers\|M3 Spoiler\|Golf-T__________Moved on to the misc. Later, brahs.

10-05-2009, 05:57 PM	#19
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10-05-2009, 06:11 PM	#21
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