UK Owners Forum - Introductions

UK135i · 03-12-2008, 02:52 PM

what is this sun protection glass that i keep hearing about? Welcome to the forum nice to see another Brit joining in the fun

PaulUK has your 135i arrived yet?

PaulUK · 03-12-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by UK135i

PaulUK has your 135i arrived yet?

Its made now and "in transit"
2 weeks away til I collect. Cant wait now!

Will take lots of pics when it comes

Paul.

moff · 03-12-2008, 03:35 PM

Not sure about the sun protection glass, can only be one of two things:

- The shaded grey top of the windscreen
or
- Darkened rear passenger and rear screen glass

UK135i · 03-12-2008, 03:37 PM

Thats great more an more of us are getting closer to having one or actually having them already Pumaknight and Vidge are just a matter of a couple of days away now for example

I think you are right moff one of those must be it i would say the grey top

ndroy2006 · 03-12-2008, 05:22 PM

I mean "darkened glass" for the rear windows !!

Looks good in contrast on the AW :smile:

UK135i · 03-12-2008, 06:18 PM

good work ndroy - i am sure it will look great for AW

greyvents · 03-15-2008, 05:58 AM

hey guys, 1st post so wanted to say hi to all the other uk forumites.

hv ordered a 120d, can't wait to take delivery of it!

oh yea, I currently drive a smart coupe - so this is going to be a bit of a step up for me! :thumbup:

PaulUK · 03-18-2008, 04:18 PM

Delivery brought forward to Thursday !! Bring it on!!!!

135i Msport, Alpine White, Red Leather, Steptronic Auto, Professional Navigation, Logic 7 Stereo, Comfort Access, Bluetooth, Cruise, USB, Heated Seats.

UK135i · 03-18-2008, 04:23 PM

very exciting Paul- that is excellent news, let us know what you think of it when you have a chance after having some fun

jules · 03-21-2008, 06:06 AM

Could you provide some interior pictures. Looking for same car but with non sport seats in leather.

esscolab · 03-31-2008, 09:46 AM

Just ordered mine, which will be transported from a showroom up north by end of this week (6/4/08) I will be on holiday for 2 weeks during this time so am going to be very eagre to get back!

Gone for :-

135i M Sport Coupe
Black Metallic
Sat Nav Pro
10 Speaker Sound system
Blue Tooth
Black Leather seats
18" Alloys
Voice control

Going to get the ECU done too but have to find a tuners who will do it.

esscolab · 04-02-2008, 05:59 AM

First thing I will do is run it in to 1000 Miles then take it to Chelmesford to get the ECU done (Superchips) to 355Bhp....:wink:

MattD · 04-02-2008, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by esscolab

First thing I will do is run it in to 1000 Miles then take it to Chelmesford to get the ECU done (Superchips) to 355Bhp....:wink:

What's the warranty situation with a Superchip? I know they're supposed to cover any failures caused by the chip, but do the dealers start getting arsey if you have one installed?

esscolab · 04-02-2008, 07:34 AM

Not sure, best policy is don't tell them :biggrin:

moff · 04-02-2008, 08:54 AM

The new ECU in the 135i / 335i has a ECU access 'count'.

When the car is serviced they will probably do one of the following:

1) Access the ECU to apply an update - will wipe the 'superchip' remap

2) Check the ECU count if necessary which will show that it's been tampered with

I am not convinced that the Superchip is right option as it's fairly easy to detect.

The 'piggy back' versions such as procede look good, but are apparently quite bad for the car according to E90 post.

I hope someone brings out something similar to Superchip's BluFin that can remotely change the remap to and from before and after servicing... but it would need to delete the ECU access count.

esscolab · 04-02-2008, 09:03 AM

Good point...

They told me the same for my Vectra VXR when I had the ECU done. Had the first service last month and they never checked it, or if they did nothing was said or done.

Not sure if this applies to BMW's, the company I am getting it done at said they will remap it back again if BMW change it.

I guess we can only see what happens...

moff · 04-02-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by esscolab

Good point...

They told me the same for my Vectra VXR when I had the ECU done. Had the first service last month and they never checked it, or if they did nothing was said or done.

Not sure if this applies to BMW's, the company I am getting it done at said they will remap it back again if BMW change it.

I guess we can only see what happens...

Cool, keep us updated on another thread... would be good to see how it goes as I also want to remap.

My car is a lease car so I have to be VERY careful!

esscolab · 04-02-2008, 10:56 AM

Will do!:wink:

changed · 04-10-2008, 08:45 AM

hiya people!!

been lurking for a while so thought i should register and introduce myself

had my 120 dm sport coupe for about umm.. 6-8 weeks i spose. excellent car very, very pleased!!

120 dm sport
Le Mans Blue
Auto
18" double spokes
black leather
tints
bluetooth
ipod/upgraded speakers
cruise control
parking and auto lights wipers

Shaun · 04-20-2008, 07:03 PM

Just ordered a 118i Convertible in jet black - and cant decide what alloys to order thought I might order 17'' wheels - 2KC V spoke or 2R2 Light Alloy but cant decide. Think light alloy may look sportier but V spoke may look bigger. Can anyone help

playitfunky · 04-27-2008, 11:42 AM

Hello fellow UK 1ers! I pick my 135i up in June so will return then with some picks. It's a long wait but I hope it will be worth it!

gromit · 04-27-2008, 01:30 PM

Hello all. I'm about to order a 123d coupe, just not sure of spec yet. Expect me to be picking your brains as I try and make up my mind! After lurking here for 6 months or so one might have thought I'd have got it all sorted now, but I keep changing my mind.

03-12-2008, 02:52 PM	#23
UK135i Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 217 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	what is this sun protection glass that i keep hearing about? Welcome to the forum nice to see another Brit joining in the fun PaulUK has your 135i arrived yet?
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03-12-2008, 03:35 PM	#25
moff Colonel 1369 Rep 2,495 Posts Drives: X4M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham GB iTrader: (0)	Not sure about the sun protection glass, can only be one of two things: - The shaded grey top of the windscreen or - Darkened rear passenger and rear screen glass __________________ Arrived! 2022 X4M Competition, SPY + Black Merino Gone: 2019 X3M Competition, Toronto Red, Adelaide Grey.
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03-12-2008, 03:37 PM	#26
UK135i Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 217 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Thats great more an more of us are getting closer to having one or actually having them already Pumaknight and Vidge are just a matter of a couple of days away now for example I think you are right moff one of those must be it i would say the grey top
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03-12-2008, 05:22 PM	#27
ndroy2006 Gunner man 81 Rep 64 Posts Drives: G26 i4 Msport 40 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	I mean "darkened glass" for the rear windows !! Looks good in contrast on the AW :smile:
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UK135i Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 217 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	good work ndroy - i am sure it will look great for AW
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03-15-2008, 05:58 AM	#29
greyvents Enlisted Member 3 Rep 43 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	hey guys, 1st post so wanted to say hi to all the other uk forumites. hv ordered a 120d, can't wait to take delivery of it! oh yea, I currently drive a smart coupe - so this is going to be a bit of a step up for me! :thumbup:
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03-18-2008, 04:18 PM	#30
PaulUK Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 207 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Delivery brought forward to Thursday !! Bring it on!!!! 135i Msport, Alpine White, Red Leather, Steptronic Auto, Professional Navigation, Logic 7 Stereo, Comfort Access, Bluetooth, Cruise, USB, Heated Seats.
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03-18-2008, 04:23 PM	#31
UK135i Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 217 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	very exciting Paul- that is excellent news, let us know what you think of it when you have a chance after having some fun
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03-21-2008, 06:06 AM	#32
jules Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Could you provide some interior pictures. Looking for same car but with non sport seats in leather.
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03-31-2008, 09:46 AM	#33
esscolab Brigadeer 76 Rep 728 Posts Drives: Black 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colchester - UK iTrader: (0)	Just ordered mine, which will be transported from a showroom up north by end of this week (6/4/08) I will be on holiday for 2 weeks during this time so am going to be very eagre to get back! Gone for :- 135i M Sport Coupe Black Metallic Sat Nav Pro 10 Speaker Sound system Blue Tooth Black Leather seats 18" Alloys Voice control Going to get the ECU done too but have to find a tuners who will do it.
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04-02-2008, 05:59 AM	#34
esscolab Brigadeer 76 Rep 728 Posts Drives: Black 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colchester - UK iTrader: (0)	First thing I will do is run it in to 1000 Miles then take it to Chelmesford to get the ECU done (Superchips) to 355Bhp....:wink:
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04-02-2008, 07:34 AM	#36
esscolab Brigadeer 76 Rep 728 Posts Drives: Black 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colchester - UK iTrader: (0)	Not sure, best policy is don't tell them :biggrin:
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04-02-2008, 08:54 AM	#37
moff Colonel 1369 Rep 2,495 Posts Drives: X4M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham GB iTrader: (0)	The new ECU in the 135i / 335i has a ECU access 'count'. When the car is serviced they will probably do one of the following: 1) Access the ECU to apply an update - will wipe the 'superchip' remap 2) Check the ECU count if necessary which will show that it's been tampered with I am not convinced that the Superchip is right option as it's fairly easy to detect. The 'piggy back' versions such as procede look good, but are apparently quite bad for the car according to E90 post. I hope someone brings out something similar to Superchip's BluFin that can remotely change the remap to and from before and after servicing... but it would need to delete the ECU access count. __________________ Arrived! 2022 X4M Competition, SPY + Black Merino Gone: 2019 X3M Competition, Toronto Red, Adelaide Grey.
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04-02-2008, 09:03 AM	#38
esscolab Brigadeer 76 Rep 728 Posts Drives: Black 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colchester - UK iTrader: (0)	Good point... They told me the same for my Vectra VXR when I had the ECU done. Had the first service last month and they never checked it, or if they did nothing was said or done. Not sure if this applies to BMW's, the company I am getting it done at said they will remap it back again if BMW change it. I guess we can only see what happens...
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04-02-2008, 10:56 AM	#40
esscolab Brigadeer 76 Rep 728 Posts Drives: Black 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colchester - UK iTrader: (0)	Will do!:wink:
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04-10-2008, 08:45 AM	#41
changed Lieutenant 29 Rep 410 Posts Drives: F10 Msport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	hiya people!! been lurking for a while so thought i should register and introduce myself had my 120 dm sport coupe for about umm.. 6-8 weeks i spose. excellent car very, very pleased!! 120 dm sport Le Mans Blue Auto 18" double spokes black leather tints bluetooth ipod/upgraded speakers cruise control parking and auto lights wipers
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04-20-2008, 07:03 PM	#42
Shaun 118i ES Convertible 6 Rep 26 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	What wheels Just ordered a 118i Convertible in jet black - and cant decide what alloys to order thought I might order 17'' wheels - 2KC V spoke or 2R2 Light Alloy but cant decide. Think light alloy may look sportier but V spoke may look bigger. Can anyone help
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04-27-2008, 11:42 AM	#43
playitfunky Private First Class 158 Rep 156 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Hello fellow UK 1ers! I pick my 135i up in June so will return then with some picks. It's a long wait but I hope it will be worth it! __________________ M2 :-)
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04-27-2008, 01:30 PM	#44
gromit Enlisted Member 4 Rep 31 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Hello all. I'm about to order a 123d coupe, just not sure of spec yet. Expect me to be picking your brains as I try and make up my mind! After lurking here for 6 months or so one might have thought I'd have got it all sorted now, but I keep changing my mind.
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