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01-07-2014, 05:33 PM | #2180 |
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Are black lines plug and play? Where do you get them? I'd get them before the rotors. I think I can resist the rotors.
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01-07-2014, 05:34 PM | #2181 |
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I'm curious, what are your thoughts are on the blacklines now that you've had them for awhile? They definitely seem to have a dramatic effect on the looks, but sometimes I worry they might potentially be a hair too "ricey" if that makes sense. I have to think of them more as just more outline and better defined tail lights as opposed to tinted ones. I've never seen them in person though, so it's hard to judge. I also don't understand why they aren't DOT legal.
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01-07-2014, 05:34 PM | #2182 | |
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Schiedmann or whatever that site is. Approx $400 shipped USD, amazingly fast shipping. Yes they are PnP. |
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01-07-2014, 05:36 PM | #2183 |
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Whoa, crazy. 4 blackline posts crossing in cyberspace. Most people get them from schmiedmann, though ECS sells them as well for about $100 more. I highly recommend you get them, so I can see them on space gray before I decide. =)
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01-07-2014, 06:07 PM | #2186 | |
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Side-by-side (blacklines on right): Blacklines installed on left, stock ones on right: After seeing pictures of them installed, to see normal LCI tail lights then seems to just look like a sea of red. And darn it...thanks to Marc for informing me schmiedmann has them on sale until January 17 for 10% off! Must...resist...urge... Last edited by gregthegr8; 01-07-2014 at 09:03 PM.. |
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01-07-2014, 11:02 PM | #2187 |
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Just doing a little vehicle browsing out of boredom and came across an AW 135is at BMW Northwest. Checked the VIN and it just so happens to be the very LAST IS off the production line. Thought this was pretty cool. Anybody out there still looking for an IS this would be an awesome car, and it's a 6spd! http://www.bmwnorthwest.com/VehicleD...-WA/2127292753 |
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01-07-2014, 11:17 PM | #2188 | |
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I'd like to at least drive one in a six speed one day. Wonder how different it feels. Hahaha, I just clicked the link to look at the pictures of that poor last 135is and it looks so sad the way they shot the pictures from so far away. What were they thinking? Aww. It's just begging....please, someone buy me? I'm waiting for that sarah mclachlan song to start up like in the ASPCA commercials. Ooh, but it does have the PPK badge "installed" on it! That increases the value by like $30-35 already right there. Owen2001 can use that as inspiration to finally stick his on. Caption - 135is Misbehaving and Put in Timeout Last edited by gregthegr8; 01-07-2014 at 11:32 PM.. |
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01-07-2014, 11:43 PM | #2189 | |
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01-07-2014, 11:54 PM | #2190 | |
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EDIT: notice it has the darker blue trim floormats too (in the trunk pic). Too bad they didn't stick with the brighter blue trim of the early models. Last edited by Kouper; 01-08-2014 at 12:00 AM.. |
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01-08-2014, 12:04 AM | #2191 | |
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These two are for Worra: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gryffin...3010/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/gryffin...2272/lightbox/ I've always had a talent though for spending other people's money, or so my parents and trustee always told me. The total I've got you to spend so far though, if my math is correct is only at like $44 right? $30 for the sport antenna and $14 for the fancy valve stem caps? Oh wait! Forgot the tire pressure gauge - $19.59, let's just call it $20. So, $64 total? I'm predicting you'll finally spring for the michelin pilot super sports in March though! |
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01-08-2014, 12:16 AM | #2193 | |
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Actually, if you recall, I think I got YOU to buy the Michelin Pilot Super Sports first and decided to break in my RFs for a bit... So maybe we're even. |
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01-08-2014, 12:22 AM | #2194 | |
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01-08-2014, 12:29 AM | #2195 |
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My 2013 135is have an afe air intake on it and an ar designs downpipe just blacked out roof tonight and getting eibach pro kit lowering springs done tmrw morning!
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01-08-2014, 12:39 AM | #2196 | |
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01-08-2014, 10:48 AM | #2197 |
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Those commercials... I'm pretty sure they would cause somebody to buy the poor fella on the spot! Really liking your caption, gave me a good laugh. Apparently it's been at the dealer a few months. There doesn't seem to be the largest market for the IS up here in Washington. Mine sat at BMW of Bellevue for over a year before I got to it! Needless to say that ended up working to my benefit with pricing... However, it's sad that people are uninterested in such fantastic drivers cars. Every sales associate I have spoken to has raved about the driving dynamics when compared to the e92 and F32. I guess it's just our little secret over here at 1addicts
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01-08-2014, 11:12 AM | #2198 | |
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Is it wrong that I actually don't want people to know about these cars? I kinda like that most normal people don't even know what the hell a 135 is, let alone a 135is. So, I like that it's our little secret rocket ship of a car. Someone at work asked me yesterday, "hey, how much power does your car have?" His eyes nearly popped out of his head when I said, 320..."320 in that little thing?!" I also don't get how people think the 4 is great looking and the 1 is ugly. The 2 doesn't do much for me either, but I'll go look at one and take it for a spin when they come out in a few months as it'll coincide with my next oil change. |
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01-08-2014, 11:56 AM | #2199 | |
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I never viewed the ZHP as an M3 equivalent but I always viewed that model as a 'gift' to the loyal enthusiasts. It wasn't about making a huge profit nor any kind of branding. They recognized the 135i as a special car and wanted to send it out in the most deserving way. |
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01-08-2014, 12:32 PM | #2200 | |
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I am with you on the 4 series. I loathe the rear 3/4 view. The back end of the car from that angle looks much too bloated and elongated. After being a former 3 series owner, I naturally thought an F30 or F32 would be my next vehicle. After driving the 335 and 435, there was just something "missing." The cars have become much too large and I didn't really care for the drive mode adjustments. I prefer to always be in sport... haha. I even mistook the rear end a 335 as a 535 from a distance as the 3 series has truly become that large. As for the 2er, I feel as though it has some promise but I could not resist the IS as it seemed it was the last opportunity to obtain a modern yet drivers BMW. I fear the 2er will share the same lifeless steering as the rest of the F platforms and while it may be more aesthetically pleasing to some, I predict it will not drive as well as our 1ers. |
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