135i and my mods

baduncadonk · 04-28-2008, 04:56 PM

My 135i finally arrives at the dealer by Friday!

I like to add a mix of performance, appearance, and comfort mods to my vehicles. If anyone is interested, here are the mods that I will be putting on the car as they arrive. I will try to document and post as stuff goes on.

- Turbo Tuner (ordered from Eurobahn; tentatively planning to have Jeff install at Bimmerfest)
- BMW Performance tii wheels (ordered from Leith BMW; hoping they ship this week)
- BMW Performance exhaust (ordered from Leith BMW; hoping it ships in May)
- aluminum pedals, incl. dead pedal (ordered from Leith BMW)
- Euro headlight switch; adds rear foglights (ordered from LeatherZ)
- Center console parcel net (arrived from LeatherZ)
- Matched-paint license plate frame, with NO branding (arrived from Bimmian)
- Rad wheel locks (arrived from Bimmian)
- High-Gloss Black Selector Lever (ordered from United BMW)
- High-Gloss Black Brake Handle (ordered from United BMW)
- Streamline SE filter (Pre-ordered from Helene Performance)

One remaining piece I really want and can't seem to get any fixed info about is the BMW Performance intake. If you know of a retailer who has a part number for this and knows how to get one here soon, please PM me!

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ichiban · 04-28-2008, 05:31 PM

Man, not wasting any time huh. You should definitely post up some pictures once you have the parts installed.

What about suspension bits? I think springs or KW coilovers would help the look a lot.

baduncadonk · 04-28-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ichiban

What about suspension bits? I think springs or KW coilovers would help the look a lot.

Great question! I want to firm up the cornering without losing daily drivability, so definitely swaybar upgrade in the near term--just haven't done research yet to figure out who is making them right now.

Otherwise, I am waiting for a few months to see who jumps into market for 1-series suspension upgrades and to see what comes available.

ichiban · 04-28-2008, 05:49 PM

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4650

KW makes some good stuff. I'm sure there's more technical information floating around, but to sum it up, for streetability, you'd want progressive springs, and for track you linear. And the height, and dampening adjustability on the KW V2's are great as well.

vivid · 04-28-2008, 06:09 PM

KW V2 are on my short list... great quality, progressive spring , adjustable damping and ride height.

ktdw · 04-28-2008, 06:11 PM

I was really on the fence about getting KW coilovers or the H&R sport springs. I went with the later, and I think they work great.

It will be nice to see another 1er in San Fran....haven't seen one on the road yet.

ichiban · 04-28-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ktdw

I was really on the fence about getting KW coilovers or the H&R sport springs. I went with the later, and I think they work great.

It will be nice to see another 1er in San Fran....haven't seen one on the road yet.

I'm pretty close to you, at least when i go up to pleasanton. Once you get your mods, would you mind taking me for a ride? We can even go somewhere for a photoshoot (treasure island?)

LMK.

BForbes · 04-28-2008, 07:28 PM

Banduncadonk, I must say man. Your username cracks me up. I here the word used all the time, but the spelling is just as funny. Oh yeah, your 1 might need a flux capacitor to accommodate your mods!!

S54dan · 04-28-2008, 07:31 PM

Thanks man! The Performance Intake for the 135i is currently not available yet. I will update you when it arrives if you wish!

baduncadonk · 04-28-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

Thanks man! The Performance Intake for the 135i is currently not available yet. I will update you when it arrives if you wish!

Thanks, Dan. I would love to hear from you when the Performance Intake turns up there. Really appreciate the 1addicts discounts on your site!

baduncadonk · 04-28-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ichiban

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4650KW makes some good stuff. I'm sure there's more technical information floating around, but to sum it up, for streetability, you'd want progressive springs, and for track you linear. And the height, and dampening adjustability on the KW V2's are great as well.

To all who gave suspension recs, thank you!

Can someone clue me in to how to get KW Variant 2 coilovers for the 135i in the States? I can read German and checked them out on KW's site, but I don't want to spend several hundred dollars shipping them from der Vaterland--at least if I don't have to.

Does anyone have swaybar sourcing tips? Again, saw some options on German sites, but haven't seen any U.S. retailers selling them.

esses · 04-28-2008, 10:17 PM

OK I'm just going to hijack this thread..

July (when I get mine). Big Sur photoshoot.
What do you guys say? I've got a photographer.

ichiban · 04-28-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by baduncadonk

To all who gave suspension recs, thank you!

Can someone clue me in to how to get KW Variant 2 coilovers for the 135i in the States? I can read German and checked them out on KW's site, but I don't want to spend several hundred dollars shipping them from der Vaterland--at least if I don't have to.

Does anyone have swaybar sourcing tips? Again, saw some options on German sites, but haven't seen any U.S. retailers selling them.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...1&highlight=v2

Here ya go.

baduncadonk · 04-28-2008, 11:53 PM

Thanks, ichiban--you are awesome!

I just sent an email to Gravity for info on the KW Variant 2 and Variant 3, along with the H&R swaybars. Looking forward to putting some combo on my ride!

Any NorCal 1addicts got recs for where I can get high-quality, performance suspension work done?

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Originally Posted by ichiban

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...1&highlight=v2

Here ya go.

baduncadonk · 04-30-2008, 03:28 PM

Just ordered H&R swaybars and KW Variant 2 coilovers.

And, thanks to ichiban, have appointment to get clear-bra treatment before I take off on cross-country 135i trip and donate my paint-job to the Mississippi & Arkansas highways.

Escort SRX going in the car next week, too.

Only thing left on my list is the BMW Performance intake!

Dan203 · 04-30-2008, 04:37 PM

So are you adding all these mods to your 135i yourself? Or are you having it done somewhere? Just curious how much labor is involved in these kinds of mods. I'm not much of a car guy, so for me I'd have to have these sorts of things done by a shop, which I'm guessing would get really expensive.

Dan

mrgoochio · 04-30-2008, 06:48 PM

Most of the mods listed are fairly easy to perform at home. If you do a bit of reading and find some extensive DIYs (do it yourself writeups), and there ARE PLENTY of extensive DIYs, you should be able to perform it.

mrgoochio · 04-30-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by baduncadonk

Just ordered H&R swaybars and KW Variant 2 coilovers.

And, thanks to ichiban, have appointment to get clear-bra treatment before I take off on cross-country 135i trip and donate my paint-job to the Mississippi & Arkansas highways.

Escort SRX going in the car next week, too.

Only thing left on my list is the BMW Performance intake!

Do you plan on tracking your car often? I don't think I need the adjustability of dampening on the V2s.. I was looking into the V1s. My car will realisticly be 99% street / 1% track. Congrats on your purchase though, going to be a nice setup.

Crowley · 04-30-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

Thanks man! The Performance Intake for the 135i is currently not available yet. I will update you when it arrives if you wish!

Keep us all posted on this as I want one

Jewpac · 04-30-2008, 06:56 PM

You wouldnt happen to know what boat you were on would you?

baduncadonk · 05-01-2008, 12:38 AM

Hi, Dan.

Some of the small stuff I will do myself, but otherwise I will support the local economy. I frankly don't have time to do a good job on car projects anymore. (I used to restore Mustangs.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan203

So are you adding all these mods to your 135i yourself? Or are you having it done somewhere? Just curious how much labor is involved in these kinds of mods. I'm not much of a car guy, so for me I'd have to have these sorts of things done by a shop, which I'm guessing would get really expensive.

Dan

baduncadonk · 05-01-2008, 12:38 AM

Hi, Jewpac.

I actually just picked my car up at 6 p.m. tonight! It was on the Don Juan.

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Originally Posted by Jewpac

You wouldnt happen to know what boat you were on would you?

04-28-2008, 04:56 PM	#1
baduncadonk Former 2002tii Owner 12 Rep 98 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	135i and my mods My 135i finally arrives at the dealer by Friday! I like to add a mix of performance, appearance, and comfort mods to my vehicles. If anyone is interested, here are the mods that I will be putting on the car as they arrive. I will try to document and post as stuff goes on. - Turbo Tuner (ordered from Eurobahn; tentatively planning to have Jeff install at Bimmerfest) - BMW Performance tii wheels (ordered from Leith BMW; hoping they ship this week) - BMW Performance exhaust (ordered from Leith BMW; hoping it ships in May) - aluminum pedals, incl. dead pedal (ordered from Leith BMW) - Euro headlight switch; adds rear foglights (ordered from LeatherZ) - Center console parcel net (arrived from LeatherZ) - Matched-paint license plate frame, with NO branding (arrived from Bimmian) - Rad wheel locks (arrived from Bimmian) - High-Gloss Black Selector Lever (ordered from United BMW) - High-Gloss Black Brake Handle (ordered from United BMW) - Streamline SE filter (Pre-ordered from Helene Performance) One remaining piece I really want and can't seem to get any fixed info about is the BMW Performance intake. If you know of a retailer who has a part number for this and knows how to get one here soon, please PM me! [Moderators: If this posting is in the wrong section, please forgive and move to the right place] __________________ NOW: '09 BMW 135i -- every single option, but not a single mod ;-) RIP: '08 BMW 135i -- Vishnu, Riss intake, H&R sways, KW Variant 2 coilovers, Sprintbooster, Riss Racing catted downpipes, BMW Performance exhaust, tii wheels, cross-drilled rotors, M door sills, 8500K Angel Eyes, etc.
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ichiban Colonel 94 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Man, not wasting any time huh. You should definitely post up some pictures once you have the parts installed. What about suspension bits? I think springs or KW coilovers would help the look a lot.
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ichiban Colonel 94 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4650 KW makes some good stuff. I'm sure there's more technical information floating around, but to sum it up, for streetability, you'd want progressive springs, and for track you linear. And the height, and dampening adjustability on the KW V2's are great as well.
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vivid Captain 40 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 135i, 323i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA. iTrader: (0)	KW V2 are on my short list... great quality, progressive spring , adjustable damping and ride height. __________________ Current: 135i, 323i wagon. Sold:GTI Sold: FX45 Sold: E36 M3
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ktdw BMWCCA #401908 54 Rep 470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I was really on the fence about getting KW coilovers or the H&R sport springs. I went with the later, and I think they work great. It will be nice to see another 1er in San Fran....haven't seen one on the road yet. __________________ Vishnu PROcede v3, Vishnu Dual Cone Intake, Code3 FMIC, Riss Racing Downpipes, Riss Racing Exhaust, H&R Sport Springs Best 1/4 mile: 12.583 @ 117.609 mph
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BForbes Moderator 559 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	Banduncadonk, I must say man. Your username cracks me up. I here the word used all the time, but the spelling is just as funny. Oh yeah, your 1 might need a flux capacitor to accommodate your mods!! __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 307 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	Thanks man! The Performance Intake for the 135i is currently not available yet. I will update you when it arrives if you wish! __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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esses • 19 Rep 709 Posts Drives: like I stole it. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	OK I'm just going to hijack this thread.. July (when I get mine). Big Sur photoshoot. What do you guys say? I've got a photographer. __________________
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baduncadonk Former 2002tii Owner 12 Rep 98 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Just ordered H&R swaybars and KW Variant 2 coilovers. And, thanks to ichiban, have appointment to get clear-bra treatment before I take off on cross-country 135i trip and donate my paint-job to the Mississippi & Arkansas highways. Escort SRX going in the car next week, too. Only thing left on my list is the BMW Performance intake! __________________ NOW: '09 BMW 135i -- every single option, but not a single mod ;-) RIP: '08 BMW 135i -- Vishnu, Riss intake, H&R sways, KW Variant 2 coilovers, Sprintbooster, Riss Racing catted downpipes, BMW Performance exhaust, tii wheels, cross-drilled rotors, M door sills, 8500K Angel Eyes, etc.
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Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	So are you adding all these mods to your 135i yourself? Or are you having it done somewhere? Just curious how much labor is involved in these kinds of mods. I'm not much of a car guy, so for me I'd have to have these sorts of things done by a shop, which I'm guessing would get really expensive. Dan
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mrgoochio 135i Coupe Owner! 46 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Most of the mods listed are fairly easy to perform at home. If you do a bit of reading and find some extensive DIYs (do it yourself writeups), and there ARE PLENTY of extensive DIYs, you should be able to perform it. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i Coupe Jet Black Sport Pkg. P1 Lemon Boston Leather High Gloss Black Trim Comfort Access System
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Jewpac Marty Turco Hater 37 Rep 768 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	You wouldnt happen to know what boat you were on would you? __________________ 135i, Alpine White, Taupe Leatherette, iPod USB adaptor, 6MT Delivery Wednesday 5/7
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