New 135i owner

Hit Redline · 03-13-2015, 07:52 PM

Hey Guys,

Just picked up a CPO '12 alpine white 135i with 25k miles and can't wait to start modding this beast. Purchased from Center BMW in Sherman Oaks. Talked to the General manager who said there service department is mod friendly for basic bolt on stuff, can anyone confirm this?

Coming from a fully bolted Mazda Speed3 that was totaled in an accident. Car was pretty much complete with KW V3 being installed and corner balanced just 3 weeks prior.

Plans are to start off slow with an upgraded intercooler and cobb AP. My Speed3 was running meth injection which I would like to do as well at some point on the 135.

The 135i is already at the stealer for a gas smell which they are saying is a cracked fuel line.

Anyway been doing lots of reading and learning about this great platform. Man the for sale section is really active as well which is great.

Few pics:

Alex@YSPECtuning · 03-14-2015, 12:58 AM

Welcome to the family! Nice looking 1er! What are you're plans for mods?

kirkbar · 03-14-2015, 07:52 AM

If it's a 2012, Cobb will not work on it. BMW has encrypted the ECU. That's why I picked up my 2011. You can do a piggyback tune like the JB4 though.

Good luck and welcome to the family!

Hit Redline · 03-14-2015, 09:43 AM

Thanks guys.

My build date is 10-11 so from what I have read I should be fine.

In fact I just picked up an AP from the for sale section.

Hit Redline · 03-16-2015, 06:19 PM

So looking at the last 7 of my vin# VM12001 would this indicate its build 1 for 2012?

Just curious.

Johnny_M · 03-16-2015, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Hit Redline

So looking at the last 7 of my vin# VM12001 would this indicate its build 1 for 2012?

Just curious.

Welcome to the board!

According to realoem - http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do?vin=VM12001

Production month is 6/2011. Best of luck with the Cobb, update the thread if it works or not

KA SHING · 03-16-2015, 11:26 PM

I got N55 mod parts!! DP JB4 INTAKE

Hit Redline · 03-18-2015, 03:26 PM

I got the Cobb AP from another member here. I needed to download the ROM data for the Cobb and emailed them for an update. Should be a few days for them to respond.

My mod path for right now is:

AL priority laser jammer- installing on Friday
Blendmount for V1
Cobb AP check
Intake- still trying to decide but leaning towards BMS
Intercooler- So many choices, will keep watching the for sale thread for a good deal.
Pro-Tune once I have these mods

Hit Redline · 03-18-2015, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KA SHING

I got N55 mod parts!! DP JB4 INTAKE

What intake and DP?

KA SHING · 03-23-2015, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hit Redline

Quote:

Originally Posted by KA SHING

I got N55 mod parts!! DP JB4 INTAKE

What intake and DP?

BMS INTAKE AND AA DP

Charlie@McKennaBMWService · 03-26-2015, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Hit Redline

Talked to the General manager who said there service department is mod friendly for basic bolt on stuff, can anyone confirm this?

Hey what's up man, that statement is indeed true to a certain degree, most dealerships tend to shy away from modded vehicles due to liability reasons... However here at McKenna BMW we are okay with modded vehicles, if it's worth the drive please PM whenever you need services or warranty work done to your vehicle. Modded or not I can help you, and I'm sure a lot of people can vouch for me!

spxxx · 03-26-2015, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie@McKennaBMWService

Hey what's up man, that statement is indeed true to a certain degree, most dealerships tend to shy away from modded vehicles due to liability reasons... However here at McKenna BMW we are okay with modded vehicles, if it's worth the drive please PM whenever you need services or warranty work done to your vehicle. Modded or not I can help you, and I'm sure a lot of people can vouch for me!

Worth the drive from SF I think

Leaky turbos... Can you email me? Spencerakimball@gmail

Charlie@McKennaBMWService · 03-28-2015, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by spxxx

Worth the drive from SF I think

Leaky turbos... Can you email me? Spencerakimball@gmail

You are not the only one, I've had the pleasure of meeting MANY clients from the bay area, just last week I had a client by the name of Sean who drove his '09 E92 335 down from San Jose to get his turbos replaced.

SD_E88 · 03-29-2015, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Hit Redline

Thanks guys.

My build date is 10-11 so from what I have read I should be fine.

In fact I just picked up an AP from the for sale section.

I have a 2012 135i build date seems to be 04/2011. I know it's an n55 though. All of the documentation states N55. Does the Cobb tune still work on the N55? Was there some time frame where the N55 motor was encrypted?

Hit Redline · 03-30-2015, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SD_F30

I have a 2012 135i build date seems to be 04/2011. I know it's an n55 though. All of the documentation states N55. Does the Cobb tune still work on the N55? Was there some time frame where the N55 motor was encrypted?

From what I have been told its production date before 3/2012 that are encrypted.

You can call Cobb and give your vin and they will double check compatibility.

gemini.m3 · 04-03-2015, 01:28 PM

JB4 G5 ISO, downpipe and charge pipe to support boost. Map 2 will hold you over for awhile.

Hit Redline · 04-03-2015, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by thrilla135

JB4 G5 ISO, downpipe and charge pipe to support boost. Map 2 will hold you over for awhile.

Might be going this route if I can't get the Cobb AP to connect.

After sending in my AP for some updates it still won't connect as it says my DME software is too old.

I have an appointment next week to get my DME updated, if that doesn't work then here I come JB4.

gemini.m3 · 04-04-2015, 09:41 PM

you won't reget it, cobb AP working on a 12 is cherry on top type of thing. i was in the same situation, have 12 that was built in 11, which has the supported dme software but i had heard the kind of story you just described so i went with the JB4..

the support burger offers is amazing, in the case i go bigger turbo ill get a cobb ap v2 to try and flash it with the BMS back end flash.

scythe1969 · 04-04-2015, 11:43 PM

I'm curious about the outcome as well. I have a '12 with a 5/11 production date. I've contacted Cobb and they said it should work, though the DME update issue might rear it's ugly head. The one thing they noted is that the v3 would be preferred over the v2, not sure what diff that would make...

EntreNous · 04-05-2015, 06:09 AM

Hi - I just picked up a 2012 CPO 135i as well! Congrats, though sorry about the circumstances...

Hit Redline · 04-06-2015, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by EntreNous

Hi - I just picked up a 2012 CPO 135i as well! Congrats, though sorry about the circumstances...

Awesome any plans for mods?

I just got my BMS intake and have VRSF DP, 7in intercooler, and charge pipe coming this week.

EntreNous · 04-09-2015, 06:48 AM

Not as of yet - though evil plans should be hatching soon! LOL...

03-13-2015, 07:52 PM	#1
Hit Redline Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2010 E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Simi Valley iTrader: (2)	New 135i owner Hey Guys, Just picked up a CPO '12 alpine white 135i with 25k miles and can't wait to start modding this beast. Purchased from Center BMW in Sherman Oaks. Talked to the General manager who said there service department is mod friendly for basic bolt on stuff, can anyone confirm this? Coming from a fully bolted Mazda Speed3 that was totaled in an accident. Car was pretty much complete with KW V3 being installed and corner balanced just 3 weeks prior. Plans are to start off slow with an upgraded intercooler and cobb AP. My Speed3 was running meth injection which I would like to do as well at some point on the 135. The 135i is already at the stealer for a gas smell which they are saying is a cracked fuel line. Anyway been doing lots of reading and learning about this great platform. Man the for sale section is really active as well which is great. Few pics: Last edited by Hit Redline; 03-13-2015 at 08:09 PM..
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Alex@YSPECtuning SoCal Tuning Specialist 14 Rep 77 Posts Drives: BMW 135i (Project car) Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (-1)	Welcome to the family! Nice looking 1er! What are you're plans for mods? __________________ Follow us @ www.Facebook.com/YSPECtuning Like us on Instagram @ YSPECtuning
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kirkbar Private First Class 22 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 2011 135i DCT Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Collegeville, PA USA iTrader: (4)	If it's a 2012, Cobb will not work on it. BMW has encrypted the ECU. That's why I picked up my 2011. You can do a piggyback tune like the JB4 though. Good luck and welcome to the family! __________________ 2011 135i DCT M/Sport Jet Black Cobb STG2+ \| M3 Suspension Parts \| ERW Charge pipe \| VRSF 7 Intercooler \| Cobb DP \| MFactory LSD w/lockdown \| KW V1 Coilovers \| Apex ARC-8 \| Dinan camber plates \| BMS Intake \| M3 Cluster & steering wheel \| 1M Strut brace
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Hit Redline Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2010 E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Simi Valley iTrader: (2)	Thanks guys. My build date is 10-11 so from what I have read I should be fine. In fact I just picked up an AP from the for sale section.
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03-16-2015, 06:19 PM	#5
Hit Redline Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2010 E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Simi Valley iTrader: (2)	So looking at the last 7 of my vin# VM12001 would this indicate its build 1 for 2012? Just curious.
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KA SHING Lieutenant 35 Rep 432 Posts Drives: 2008 E88 135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles, Pasadena iTrader: (8) Garage List 2004 BMW E46 m3 [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i E88 [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i (SOLD ... [0.00]	I got N55 mod parts!! DP JB4 INTAKE
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03-18-2015, 03:26 PM	#8
Hit Redline Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2010 E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Simi Valley iTrader: (2)	I got the Cobb AP from another member here. I needed to download the ROM data for the Cobb and emailed them for an update. Should be a few days for them to respond. My mod path for right now is: AL priority laser jammer- installing on Friday Blendmount for V1 Cobb AP check Intake- still trying to decide but leaning towards BMS Intercooler- So many choices, will keep watching the for sale thread for a good deal. Pro-Tune once I have these mods
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gemini.m3 Major 1496 Rep 1,297 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 xDrive comp Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (8)	JB4 G5 ISO, downpipe and charge pipe to support boost. Map 2 will hold you over for awhile. __________________ 2022 M3 xDrive Comp 2020 M2 CS (retired) 2018 M3 Comp (retired) 2015 335i (retired)
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gemini.m3 Major 1496 Rep 1,297 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 xDrive comp Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (8)	you won't reget it, cobb AP working on a 12 is cherry on top type of thing. i was in the same situation, have 12 that was built in 11, which has the supported dme software but i had heard the kind of story you just described so i went with the JB4.. the support burger offers is amazing, in the case i go bigger turbo ill get a cobb ap v2 to try and flash it with the BMS back end flash. __________________ 2022 M3 xDrive Comp 2020 M2 CS (retired) 2018 M3 Comp (retired) 2015 335i (retired)
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04-04-2015, 11:43 PM	#19
scythe1969 Private First Class 21 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	I'm curious about the outcome as well. I have a '12 with a 5/11 production date. I've contacted Cobb and they said it should work, though the DME update issue might rear it's ugly head. The one thing they noted is that the v3 would be preferred over the v2, not sure what diff that would make...
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04-05-2015, 06:09 AM	#20
EntreNous Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2012 135i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	Hi - I just picked up a 2012 CPO 135i as well! Congrats, though sorry about the circumstances...
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EntreNous Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2012 135i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	Not as of yet - though evil plans should be hatching soon! LOL...
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