Is it me, or is the 1er really top heavy?

[cricri]

How much weight does the sunroof add?

[gtaday51]

Originally Posted by jzhang

sports pack and non sport pack on the 135 almost seem identical...

Thats because they are.
The sport package on a 135i only adds seats, wheels, and shadowline trim. All 135is have the sport suspension standard.

But man are those seats awesome.

[arok]

let's put it this way... 135i stock suspension = ridiculous roll for a "sports" anything... I was at the track last weekend with the kw v2's set pretty much in the middle for stiffness.. and the car still had a good amount of roll..

[1013mm]

Originally Posted by arok

let's put it this way... 135i stock suspension = ridiculous roll for a "sports" anything... I was at the track last weekend with the kw v2's set pretty much in the middle for stiffness.. and the car still had a good amount of roll..

time for sways!!!!!

[Call]

The H&R front sway bar + the Cross coilovers helped reduce the "top-heavy" sensation. I am of the opinion without at least these two additions I would never keep my ONE. And that is the reason I dumped the 335i after only four months.

Call

[Epidemic]

Originally Posted by Call

The H&R front sway bar + the Cross coilovers helped reduce the "top-heavy" sensation. I am of the opinion without at least these two additions I would never keep my ONE. And that is the reason I dumped the 335i after only four months.

Call

How much did that cost? and don't those void the warranty?

[Call]

You can expect to pay around $270 for the sway bar and about $2700 for the Cross coilovers...plus installation. That is unless you have a great connection like I do Worth every penny I paid.

No it doesn't "void your warranty." However, any mod you do that is not oem and/or installed by an approved BMW technician that later is proved by BMW to have caused a malfunction may may not be repaired under warranty, i.e. if your radiator starts to leak logic says the front sway bar nor the upgraded suspension could cause something like that...same with a blown header or an electrical issue or a interior rattle.

Now, if something is defective with a mod you had installed that is not oem you can't expect BMW to stand behind it...but you can the manufacturer of that product.

This "voiding your warranty" issue is all about nothing.

Call

[JHZR2]

Originally Posted by MOCKBA

1ser feels exremely heavy. It has so noticable body roll. even my Benz has it much less. However I still like 1ser.

Don't know about the roll, but it DOES feel heavy.

[jbenington86]

Originally Posted by italiantank26

I've noticed that my 128i feels kinda top heavy when turning, and I mean doing 60 on a highway bank along with the rest of the traffic, the car feels extremely top heaving, reminds me of my suv.

go rent a g6 gt for a day.. drive the g6 then the 128i and you will find that the 128i is much much better... i just had my 128i in the shop and i got a g6.... it made me miss my 128i so so so bad because the g6 was terrible... it was a boat the breaks were crap the turning radius was just short of a mile i think i could go on...... well if gm keeps making these amazing cars to get americans to buy american i will not be buying one ever

[broker88]

I was looking at 135Is today. You guys are depressing me. Maybe back to my original plan then, eventually replace the 330i for a 335i.

[akak1997]

I just installed the Hotchkis front sway, there's almost no roll anymore. I can corner with confidence now. I'm sure any sway bar will help, just do it. Coilover would also help but I need to save up first

[Katera]

Originally Posted by italiantank26

I've noticed that my 128i feels kinda top heavy when turning, and I mean doing 60 on a highway bank along with the rest of the traffic, the car feels extremely top heaving, reminds me of my suv.

Not to us Vert owners

[Alec693]

Originally Posted by akak1997

I just installed the Hotchkis front sway, there's almost no roll anymore. I can corner with confidence now. I'm sure any sway bar will help, just do it. Coilover would also help but I need to save up first

Link to website to purchase it or get a price idea?

[radiantm3]

Originally Posted by broker88

I was looking at 135Is today. You guys are depressing me. Maybe back to my original plan then, eventually replace the 330i for a 335i.

The 3 has body roll too. These aren't sports cars.

[broker88]

Originally Posted by radiantm3

The 3 has body roll too. These aren't sports cars.

Thats exactly my point. If I'm rolling around, might as well roll in the more spacious 3 series. lol

[m7ammed]

Would the BMW performance suspension reduce/remove the roll?

[Yoot1]

This thread is funny. My 135i is fine. Compared to sport cars, this one is designed more for comfort than flat cornering. The 335i is a nice car too, it just feels bigger.