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05-12-2016, 07:51 PM | #5633 |
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I would only do the mods if having the mods on the car provided enough satisfaction to the owner during his period of ownership. This will be viewed as a modded car, not a 135is at resale. |
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05-12-2016, 08:52 PM | #5636 |
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05-12-2016, 08:53 PM | #5637 |
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There isn't much my 1er needs...
* BMW performance 313 wheels * BMW Perf. Exhaust * Black mirror caps * Upgrade to Bigger radiator (instead of fan) |
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05-12-2016, 09:09 PM | #5639 | |
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But ya, as champignon was saying, especially nowadays, it probably doesn't make much feasible sense throwing all those expensive parts on a used car unless you really think they'll mean a lot to you. The IS was just a last hoorah and what I consider a "value package" of bmw slapping like $4-5k worth of their performance parts catalog on there for what turned out to be $2400 more for me the way mine was equipped over a comparable 135. Considering I planned to put the 313s on a 135 m-sport, made more sense to just spring for the $2400 and get the whole package. I'd definitely recommend the performance exhaust though as it pairs well with the PPK, which I think you had flashed if I remember correctly. I get compliments (and complaints) about it every day. Such an intoxicating sound and i've never been an exhaust person or ever touched the exhaust in my 20+ years of driving sports cars. |
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05-12-2016, 09:57 PM | #5640 |
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Agree. The 313 wheels are my favorite so far. My stock exhaust w/ PPK gets compliments so I'm on the fence there. The rest are inexpensive or planned upgrades.
Now that all said, the next step from IS is to add some //M suspension bits. Ohh-la-la!! |
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If you think the stock exhaust with ppk is good, with the PE it's 10x better. Almost everybody who has ever gotten the PE loves it. A couple people wanted even louder and ultimately went a different route. But the two were made for each other and go together like peas and carrots. Makes these things sound like italian exotics and a very unique sound. Only problem is it will make you want to drive fast and hit the gas just to hear the noise.
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05-13-2016, 08:11 AM | #5644 |
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As funny as it sounds the one thing I prefer about my stock exhaust is the black exhaust tips. Not a fan of chrome. Maybe I could paint it with high temp paint. :dunno:
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05-13-2016, 09:31 AM | #5645 | |
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On the 2nd page of this thread they talk about keeping the black exhaust tips: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1252799 |
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05-13-2016, 10:04 AM | #5646 | |
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Here's the DIY thread: Install Shadowline tips on Performance Exhaust
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Nice, man (and to think that could've been mine had our stars aligned)! How many miles do you have on it now? Here is a pic of mine ... got about 21,000 miles on it.
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Seemingly the universe has taken radical steps in a clear attempt to make sure I hang onto and keep driving my car. Plus, this way we can both have one. I just crossed over 14k earlier this week. How many did yours have on it again when you got it? Just over 15k or so if I remember correctly? I'll always love that carbon black with that subtle blue in there. Just a classic BMW color that I seriously considered and sat there staring at both a carbon black and mineral grey IS side by side before finally deciding a couple days later and ordering. |
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05-13-2016, 04:10 PM | #5650 | |
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Several of us have installed the Performance Suspension kit, which is an effective upgrade for a daily driver and really helps button down the vehicle dynamics. Understeer is still very present, but the ride quality isn't really compromised. It eliminated a lot of the floaty feeling I had with the stock M-Sport suspension.
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05-14-2016, 12:47 PM | #5651 |
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MG 4 Life Bruh!
Stupid guy for pulling in and ruining my shot unbeknownst to me. Nothing I could do about the old man sleeping in his car.
3 years old, but doesn't look a day over 1. Enjoy your youth Izzy...enjoy your youth. #MG4LifeBruhOnFleek |
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