sport package or not

BMW Dreamer · 07-12-2008, 04:39 AM

IMO getting the 1 series without the sport package is like ordering a pizza without cheese.

ryguy85 · 07-12-2008, 12:38 PM

definatly a must have. and the sport seats are the same i think (on 128i vs 135i sport packages), and of course u get power everything seats with the comfort access

alanchan · 07-13-2008, 01:01 AM

What is electrically adj seat width?
what does it do? power seat??

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Originally Posted by Yuzi

I drive a 128i with sport premium package. Let me tell u this u need that for sure... i mean~ check out those hot 18" rims and a lower and stiffer suspension + electrically adjustable seat width!!! trust me u'll regret if u dont get it!

Lester · 07-13-2008, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by alanchan

What is electrically adj seat width?
what does it do? power seat??

The sport seats (both manual and power) have an electrical switch to adjust the backrest width. Only the power seats have the electrical lumbar adjustment, however.

You get the sport seats with the sport package option. Note - the standard seats don't have a tilt adjustment, another reason to go for the sport package option.

alanchan · 07-13-2008, 08:47 PM

ah, I see.
thank you very much, now I see that sport package is great and I must get it.

Qube · 07-13-2008, 09:44 PM

The most HUGE drawback to the sport package is the damn W style wheels. If you are an addict, then you must keep them clean. To keep them clean, you will go nuts. I'm going for Bremmer Kraft 5 spoke as soon as possible :|

warmtoes · 07-14-2008, 09:29 AM

The 261M's are a bit hard to clean but not as hard as some others I've had before. At least all the surfaces are smooth without little indents to trap dirt everywhere. And, you can get a washing glove between the double spokes which is nice.

ryguy85 · 07-14-2008, 10:52 AM

the 263 W spokes are a bit annoying but i have had worse. The main issue is all of the spokes lol, the crevices arent bad though.

overall, yes it sucks to keep them clean. But the sport pkg was definatly a good option

Fishsriz · 07-14-2008, 11:45 AM

I like the wheels that come stock on the 135i.. when I order mine im going to talk to the guy about giving me the sports package without the wheels..

alanchan · 07-14-2008, 01:55 PM

never thought of the W spoke wheels going to be a problem.
I like my wheels clean and shiny all times.
maybe I should look for simple 5 spokes after market wheel
any suggestions?

Qube · 07-14-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by alanchan

never thought of the W spoke wheels going to be a problem.
I like my wheels clean and shiny all times.
maybe I should look for simple 5 spokes after market wheel
any suggestions?

Go and check out the W spoke

I live in a condo, and even though I can go downstairs and hose it down, I don't. Let's put it in perspective.

You wash your car. It's nice and shiny. The next day, your wheels are dusty. Not too bad but visible. A day more or so and it's visibly more gray on the front. Great.

Would you hose it down with water? Nah. You'd spalsh on your probably still clean car, or have to dry it off manually anyway.

I use One Step Wax spray lightly on the wheels and wipe off. Takes the brake dust off and makes the wheels shiny and slippery. It's tedious as heck on the W spokes.

jack2233 · 07-14-2008, 06:25 PM

Here is another solution - don't get the sport package but just buy the sport seats ($800). I did this because I just don't like the M sport wheels. Granted, you also don't get the M sport steering wheel or shift knob (or, I know, the liner) but I view these parts as largely cosmetic. The regular steering wheel is the same as the 335 sport wheel and is great by my standards. Just a thought.

ryguy85 · 07-14-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jack2233

Here is another solution - don't get the sport package but just buy the sport seats ($800). I did this because I just don't like the M sport wheels. Granted, you also don't get the M sport steering wheel or shift knob (or, I know, the liner) but I view these parts as largely cosmetic. The regular steering wheel is the same as the 335 sport wheel and is great by my standards. Just a thought.

for the 135 thats an option. on the 128 i dont think it would be worth it just getting the sport seats. the sport pkg does alot to the car (not just the sport seats or tires, but lowered suspension)

jps · 08-15-2008, 11:10 PM

RE. 128i sport package in CANADA...

I want the lowered suspension but do you seriously like the 18's on the 128i? Both 18 options on the 135 are much nicer IMO. What do you think? Any way of getting around this?

Yuzi · 08-16-2008, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jps

RE. 128i sport package in CANADA...

I want the lowered suspension but do you seriously like the 18's on the 128i? Both 18 options on the 135 are much nicer IMO. What do you think? Any way of getting around this?

IMO I LOVE MY RIMS! PERIOD.

jps · 08-16-2008, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Yuzi

IMO I LOVE MY RIMS! PERIOD.

I'll agree they look good in black. But I want a white or grey exterior. Do you know where there are pictures of cars like that?

baka · 08-18-2008, 11:55 PM

sport package is a must!

ORIGIN M. · 08-19-2008, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff1962

IMO getting the 1 series without the sport package is like ordering a pizza without cheese.

Bingo!

I could never had said it better myself.

I would never buy a BMW without sport seats. Never!

Kiety · 08-19-2008, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by alanchan

the only problem with sport package is I have to buy a set of all season wheels for winter use.

if you plan on driving your car in the wintertime, you should be getting winter tires regardless, all seasons + RWD + snow/ice = losing formula

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ryguy85 1erHammer 1 Rep 81 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	definatly a must have. and the sport seats are the same i think (on 128i vs 135i sport packages), and of course u get power everything seats with the comfort access
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alanchan Major 72 Rep 1,402 Posts Drives: 2006 323i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (21)	ah, I see. thank you very much, now I see that sport package is great and I must get it.
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Qube Lieutenant 34 Rep 531 Posts Drives: E39 540 :: 09 STi Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Right here. iTrader: (0)	The most HUGE drawback to the sport package is the damn W style wheels. If you are an addict, then you must keep them clean. To keep them clean, you will go nuts. I'm going for Bremmer Kraft 5 spoke as soon as possible :\| __________________ :: www.HIDCanada.com
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	The 261M's are a bit hard to clean but not as hard as some others I've had before. At least all the surfaces are smooth without little indents to trap dirt everywhere. And, you can get a washing glove between the double spokes which is nice. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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ryguy85 1erHammer 1 Rep 81 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	the 263 W spokes are a bit annoying but i have had worse. The main issue is all of the spokes lol, the crevices arent bad though. overall, yes it sucks to keep them clean. But the sport pkg was definatly a good option
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Fishsriz Enlisted Member 0 Rep 42 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	I like the wheels that come stock on the 135i.. when I order mine im going to talk to the guy about giving me the sports package without the wheels..
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alanchan Major 72 Rep 1,402 Posts Drives: 2006 323i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (21)	never thought of the W spoke wheels going to be a problem. I like my wheels clean and shiny all times. maybe I should look for simple 5 spokes after market wheel any suggestions?
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07-14-2008, 06:25 PM	#34
jack2233 New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Here is another solution - don't get the sport package but just buy the sport seats ($800). I did this because I just don't like the M sport wheels. Granted, you also don't get the M sport steering wheel or shift knob (or, I know, the liner) but I view these parts as largely cosmetic. The regular steering wheel is the same as the 335 sport wheel and is great by my standards. Just a thought.
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jps Private 5 Rep 78 Posts Drives: JB 128i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	RE. 128i sport package in CANADA... I want the lowered suspension but do you seriously like the 18's on the 128i? Both 18 options on the 135 are much nicer IMO. What do you think? Any way of getting around this?
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08-18-2008, 11:55 PM	#39
baka New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	sport package is a must! __________________ 09 AW 135i ordered for production in SEPT. :thumbup: should I keep modding my Z?
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