My 128i w/ pics!

Satalite · 11-06-2011, 03:11 PM

So I have finally decided to go ahead and post pictures of my car! It is a 2009 128i with ~18.7k miles. Combo is AW with taupe leatherette / gloss black interior trim. Purchased her new back in April of 2009.

Mods:

BMW Performance Aero Rear Bumper w/ diffuser
BMW Performance Kidney Grills
BMW Performance Aero Side Skirts
BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler
BMW Performance Exhaust
BMW Performance E-Brake
BMW Black "M" License Plate Holder
BMW Valve Stems
Performance CF Diffuser (eBay)
Aluminum Pedals
iCarbon Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps
Shadowline Exterior Trim
Alufelgen 18" CS-7 Silver Rims (225/255 - Khumo Ecsta 4x's)
Custom Painted Gloss Black Lower Front Grills (Matches BMW Performance Kidney Grills)
35% Tinted Windows
Euro Fogs Enabled
Debadged
Blackline LCI Taillights - on order

Pictures - click on any to view entire album... just random pics. Sorry my photo skills are not that good at the moment. Still working on it. Should have taken the photos closer to sundown.

adobeee · 11-06-2011, 03:16 PM

nice pics!!! aw looking great as always. you didn't get the bixenons?

Satalite · 11-06-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by adobeee

nice pics!!! aw looking great as always. you didn't get the bixenons?

Thanks!

I have yet to pull the trigger on upgrading the lights... it was up there on my mods list, but after taking the hit for the rims/tires, I will have to wait on some cash.

1SerieStud · 11-06-2011, 03:52 PM

Clean! As suggested, once you upgrade the headlights your car will look complete

SoloEuro (bmw330ice) · 11-06-2011, 05:40 PM

Clean car and great mods man!!

adobeee · 11-06-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Satalite

Thanks!

I have yet to pull the trigger on upgrading the lights... it was up there on my mods list, but after taking the hit for the rims/tires, I will have to wait on some cash.

i understand your position. i am saving some cash for some rims/tires too.

i heard installing the xenons might cost a lot...it would have been cheaper if you had it included as part of your options from what i hear

Satalite · 11-06-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by adobeee

i understand your position. i am saving some cash for some rims/tires too.

i heard installing the xenons might cost a lot...it would have been cheaper if you had it included as part of your options from what i hear

Yah. The only real option besides retrofitting OEM Xenons would be to go through BavX and have them custom build you DEPOs with their LS1 rings. (They can do this now..)

oman135 · 11-10-2011, 10:42 AM

Does the 128 have the same suspenion as 135 ? or 135 is lowered?

1SerieStud · 11-10-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by oman135

Does the 128 have the same suspenion as 135 ? or 135 is lowered?

Without the m-sport package, the 128 sits 15mm higher than a stock 135i (which already comes with the m-sport suspension). Now there is also the BMW performance suspension which lowers the 135i by 10mm, or the 128i non-M by 25mm. Stock 128i suspension is softer/bubbler than the stock 135i suspension, as expected.

By the way, no thread jacking here, but I still have the stock (m-sport) struts/shocks/sway from the 135i I used to own (2011 model) since I installed the performance suspension on that car and traded it in that way. Given that the springs are always specific to the car packages, this is a good upgrade for those with a 128i looking to upgrade to m-sport. All that's needed are the m-sport springs specific for the car.

CJ421 · 11-11-2011, 08:49 PM

Great car, great mods ... it's beautiful.

debadgedbmw1 · 11-11-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by adobeee

nice pics!!! aw looking great as always. you didn't get the bixenons?

Yeh mine is the same, next planned mod.. A lil scared though, heard that a conversion could cause electrical issues and not ready to void any warranty! Just bought tires this yr!

heymate · 11-12-2011, 01:41 AM

I want to see interior!!!

Satalite · 01-04-2012, 08:07 PM

Bump. New Mod in route I will let you guys guess what it is

Greenkirby21 · 01-04-2012, 08:31 PM

hehe no fair I know what it is ^_^. Can't wait to see it

Moo · 01-04-2012, 10:42 PM

Nice car/mods

Just curious, from the $$$ you've put in, you probably could have gotten a 135... would like to know why you went this route?

Satalite · 01-04-2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenkirby21

hehe no fair I know what it is ^_^. Can't wait to see it

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Originally Posted by Moo

Nice car/mods

Just curious, from the $$$ you've put in, you probably could have gotten a 135... would like to know why you went this route?

Thanks. I hear this all the time. The difference between the 128/135 bare bones is roughly $7000... and as a college student its a no brainer. (and I didn't get to choose the options as this was a take it or leave it deal). But as far as money into mods its ~$3000 which includes the new tires/rims (~$1800).

As far as daily driving I prefer the straight line 6 and the HP difference doesn't bother me too much.

andrey_gta · 01-05-2012, 12:19 AM

Great ride! You have completed the look that I want my 128i to have some day

Daft Auto · 01-05-2012, 01:14 PM

Really nice, you've given me some inspiration. The gloss black lowers are subtle but a real nice touch, never seen someone do that before. Congrats!

e90sexion · 01-12-2012, 01:35 PM

your car is getting cleaner

nice
I miss my 1, you will love the 135i rear bumper, get 135i front too, they are worth it.

Satalite · 01-12-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by e90sexion

your car is getting cleaner

nice
I miss my 1, you will love the 135i rear bumper, get 135i front too, they are worth it.

Thanks!

ALUFELGEN · 01-12-2012, 09:25 PM

Looks great! Good choice on Silver on Alpine White.

Daft Auto · 01-13-2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Satalite

Thanks! The rear only cost me $275 painted and shipped. Real OEM bumper w/ factory paint and the quality is spot on!

Shhhh don't tell anyone!

WHAAT!! HOW?! WHO?! You lucky son of a... I'm looking at one with diffuser for ~$500 not painted. Please, please tell me.

11-06-2011, 03:11 PM	#1
Satalite Colonel Drives: 128i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,881 iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 128i [5.00]	My 128i w/ pics! So I have finally decided to go ahead and post pictures of my car! It is a 2009 128i with ~18.7k miles. Combo is AW with taupe leatherette / gloss black interior trim. Purchased her new back in April of 2009. Mods: BMW Performance Aero Rear Bumper w/ diffuser BMW Performance Kidney Grills BMW Performance Aero Side Skirts BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler BMW Performance Exhaust BMW Performance E-Brake BMW Black "M" License Plate Holder BMW Valve Stems Performance CF Diffuser (eBay) Aluminum Pedals iCarbon Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps Shadowline Exterior Trim Alufelgen 18" CS-7 Silver Rims (225/255 - Khumo Ecsta 4x's) Custom Painted Gloss Black Lower Front Grills (Matches BMW Performance Kidney Grills) 35% Tinted Windows Euro Fogs Enabled Debadged Blackline LCI Taillights - on order Pictures - click on any to view entire album... just random pics. Sorry my photo skills are not that good at the moment. Still working on it. Should have taken the photos closer to sundown. __________________ Last edited by Satalite; 05-11-2012 at 12:28 PM.
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11-10-2011, 10:42 AM	#8
oman135 Major Drives: 2011 135I M DCT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oman-Muscat Posts: 1,018 iTrader: (0)	Does the 128 have the same suspenion as 135 ? or 135 is lowered? __________________ Bmw Performance Grills - CF Trunk Spoiler - CF Mirrors- MadDad EuroSport Street Axleback - Scopione CF Diffuser - LCI Tail Lights - SleK CF Front Lip
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CJ421 Brigadier General Drives: 2011 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,247 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [4.66]	Great car, great mods ... it's beautiful. __________________ 2011 BMW E92 335i, 6MT, Le Mans blue - Quaife LSD, JRZ RS Pro, JRZ camber plates, Eibach ERS, full M3 susp, custom toe arms, Powergrid end-links, SS brake lines, brake ducting, Michelin PSS, UUC SSK, ETS FMIC, ER CP, Perf. Exhaust, VAC RSIK, Sparcos; work by VAC Motorsports in Philadelphia
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11-06-2011, 03:16 PM	#2
adobeee Captain Drives: slow Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 673 iTrader: (0)	nice pics!!! aw looking great as always. you didn't get the bixenons?
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11-12-2011, 01:41 AM	#12
heymate New Member Drives: Dream of AUDI RX8 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Wanderer Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	I want to see interior!!!
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01-04-2012, 08:07 PM	#13
Satalite Colonel Drives: 128i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,881 iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 128i [5.00]	Bump. New Mod in route I will let you guys guess what it is __________________
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Greenkirby21 Vrooom :) Drives: C7 Stringray Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dream Land Posts: 2,598 iTrader: (1)	hehe no fair I know what it is ^_^. Can't wait to see it __________________ 2009 128i Coupe Crimson Red MODS: -Injen Intake-Magnaflow Exhaust-Carbon Fiber Spoiler - Carbon Fiber Grilles - OZ Ultraleggeras - CF Mirrors
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01-04-2012, 10:42 PM	#15
Moo Gold Member Drives: PSYWGN Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Studio 69 Posts: 466 iTrader: (0)	Nice car/mods Just curious, from the $$$ you've put in, you probably could have gotten a 135... would like to know why you went this route?
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01-05-2012, 12:19 AM	#17
andrey_gta Colonel Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost Posts: 2,729 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [0.00]	Great ride! You have completed the look that I want my 128i to have some day __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: n54 ssk, m3 trans mnt, e36M lip Wishlist: m3 susp, n55 eng mnt, headers, LSD, finn dif e60 "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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01-05-2012, 01:14 PM	#18
Daft Auto Captain Drives: 128i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Malibu Posts: 635 iTrader: (0)	Really nice, you've given me some inspiration. The gloss black lowers are subtle but a real nice touch, never seen someone do that before. Congrats!
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e90sexion E 9 0 S E X I O N Drives: like old times Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver/WA Posts: 6,152 iTrader: (16)	your car is getting cleaner nice I miss my 1, you will love the 135i rear bumper, get 135i front too, they are worth it. __________________ 2008 AW e92 M3 RPI \| H&R \| 2008 IB e86 M coupe (sold) KW \| VOLK TE37SL \| RECARO \| PE - 2008 AW e92 335xi (sold)
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ALUFELGEN Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,059 iTrader: (5)	Looks great! Good choice on Silver on Alpine White.
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