Input needed on swapping e92 m3 for 135i

cplay4me · 09-25-2019, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mfindigital

My issue was caused by a bad install. I forgot to swap over the seatbelt positioning sensor from my seat rail onto the m3 seat rail. That triggered an error code that I'll need to clear out at some point. If it's installed correctly, you won't have any issues.

Comparing a base 135i to an M3 is insane btw, nowhere near the same class of car. But a 135i with pure stage 2 turbos and a fully modified suspension with LSD is one of the great modern cars, so depends on your goals. I'd keep the m3 every day of the week and twice on sunday.

Awesome, appreciate the input.

That's been my sense--but I like how 1's look a lot and going back to the manual is somewhat tempting.

Fact is though, I really like having the auto when I want it and the DCT is pretty engaging as it is. I'm feeling excited again about the possibility of getting the M3 to work with some different seats. I would love to continue setting it up how I'd planned to and eventually SC it.

Lucky1 · 09-29-2019, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mfindigital

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Originally Posted by cplay4me

I get modding--I've done some of that on other cars and enjoyed it. I'll likely work a bit on the M3 over time, but it's such a great platform to start on..I'd really like to enjoy it as it is for awhile without it killing my SI joints.

You swapped M3 seats into your 1? No airbag problems or issues?

I'll look for that video.

My issue was caused by a bad install. I forgot to swap over the seatbelt positioning sensor from my seat rail onto the m3 seat rail. That triggered an error code that I'll need to clear out at some point. If it's installed correctly, you won't have any issues.

Comparing a base 135i to an M3 is insane btw, nowhere near the same class of car. But a 135i with pure stage 2 turbos and a fully modified suspension with LSD is one of the great modern cars, so depends on your goals. I'd keep the m3 every day of the week and twice on sunday.

Yeah I'm in a 128i right now and for space reasons going to skip 135i and go straight to 340i/M3 of any kind since 2012ish. If space weren't an issue I think modding the 135i to bring it up to spec is a worthy consideration.

CH400EM · 09-30-2019, 06:40 PM

I'm in the camp for keeping the M3. Love my 135i, but I was so close to getting an e92 m3 - probably my favorite M car.

For seats - depending on budget - look up amx_performance on Instagram and AMXperformance on FB. That guy does some amazing custom seats.

If you want e82 sport seats (I think they're exceptionally comfortable) people sell them around here when swapping for racing buckets.

10" · 10-01-2019, 07:46 PM

Screw that just buy the manual 135i and daily drive it. Don't need 2 cars. Double down on 1.

I used to commute heavily in my 1M and it was a joy! Makes every commute more enjoyable. Now I don't need to drive to work so everything changed.

duder13 · 10-05-2019, 03:07 PM

When I bought my car a couple of years ago, the M3 was on my short list, but I chose the 135i, because I like a smaller car, despite knowing that I'd spend enough on 135i mods to get me to, or maybe even past, the M3 price. Suspension, LSD, wheels tune, etc.

That being said, it sounds like you like the M3, so just switching seats makes sense.

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CH400EM M119 118 Rep 101 Posts Drives: %E2%80%9892 Merc 400E, %E2%80% Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I'm in the camp for keeping the M3. Love my 135i, but I was so close to getting an e92 m3 - probably my favorite M car. For seats - depending on budget - look up amx_performance on Instagram and AMXperformance on FB. That guy does some amazing custom seats. If you want e82 sport seats (I think they're exceptionally comfortable) people sell them around here when swapping for racing buckets. __________________ 2012 Jet Black E82 135i, DCT, PPK, MHD Stage 1 , VRSF UCP, HPF FMIC, Racing Dynamics LCP, Liqui-Moly leichtlauf high tech 5W-40.
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10" Colonel 4975 Rep 2,268 Posts Drives: orange BMW 1M. Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: world iTrader: (0)	Screw that just buy the manual 135i and daily drive it. Don't need 2 cars. Double down on 1. I used to commute heavily in my 1M and it was a joy! Makes every commute more enjoyable. Now I don't need to drive to work so everything changed. __________________ don't read this. too late...
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duder13 Captain 767 Rep 904 Posts Drives: Cashmere Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: US iTrader: (0)	When I bought my car a couple of years ago, the M3 was on my short list, but I chose the 135i, because I like a smaller car, despite knowing that I'd spend enough on 135i mods to get me to, or maybe even past, the M3 price. Suspension, LSD, wheels tune, etc. That being said, it sounds like you like the M3, so just switching seats makes sense.
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