DIY Request - removing rear weight

BMW Dreamer · 06-02-2008, 10:53 PM

Maybe they are only on the conv???

Texas · 06-02-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff1962

Maybe they are only on the conv???

Maybe so. And I thought I was so smart....

ScottyGams · 06-02-2008, 11:31 PM

i have a solution... take the ballast off and drive with the top down all the time. That will keep the weight at the back of the car!

imported_LiveFast135i · 06-06-2008, 07:30 PM

+1 scotty

j3oomerang · 08-05-2008, 10:18 PM

sooo, is there a weight or is it all just a myth? Can someone please post an official link reguarding this ballast?

larryn · 08-06-2008, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by j3oomerang

sooo, is there a weight or is it all just a myth? Can someone please post an official link reguarding this ballast?

Not a myth according to BMW's own technical and training guide, that clearly states (on page 13):

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The 135i is equipped with a trim weight on the rear bumper. This component contributes to an overall improvement in axle-load distribution.

ronnyek · 08-12-2008, 11:44 AM

given I wasnt looking for it, I dont recall seeing anything like THAT under my car. I do remember watching horsepower or musclecar or one of those other car enthusiast shows and recall seeing something exactly like that in the TRUNK of the car and it was filled with something... Dont exactly remember why but I think it was in a 69 firebird convertible

katsooba · 07-04-2015, 04:24 AM

well, according to realoem, its a 10.150kg weight that is held by 2 bolts at the back support bar
funny how it goes there, with some lightweight parts upfront, i think this could be removed safely

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Newguy123 · 07-23-2017, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by katsooba

well, according to realoem, its a 10.150kg weight that is held by 2 bolts at the back support bar
funny how it goes there, with some lightweight parts upfront, i think this could be removed safely

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Did you remove that weight? Accessible without removing ream bumper?

Dr1 · 08-19-2017, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Newguy123

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Originally Posted by katsooba

well, according to realoem, its a 10.150kg weight that is held by 2 bolts at the back support bar
funny how it goes there, with some lightweight parts upfront, i think this could be removed safely

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Did you remove that weight? Accessible without removing ream bumper?

Installed a trailer hitch today and my 10 135i coupe had no ballast weight bolted to the bumper. Here are photos of both sides of the bumper.

Newguy123 · 08-19-2017, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr1

Installed a trailer hitch today and my 10 135i coupe had no ballast weight bolted to the bumper. Here are photos of both sides of the bumper.

About a month ago I did the same on my 2012 and there was nothing there. :/

Dr1 · 08-19-2017, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Newguy123

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Originally Posted by Dr1

Installed a trailer hitch today and my 10 135i coupe had no ballast weight bolted to the bumper. Here are photos of both sides of the bumper.

About a month ago I did the same on my 2012 and there was nothing there. :/

In my modest attempt to shave weight I was justifying the hitch by removing the ballast. Well, rumored ballast. If anybody has a definitive answer to which models have the ballast (e.g. convertible, non-US spec, etc) please speak up for the other users here who may spend an hour plus getting that GD bumper cover off just to find a seamless slab of steel.

PS I didn't break any tabs but it took forever

PSS if it took you like 10 min to get your bumper cover off without breaking tabs I hate you

The Wind Breezes · 08-20-2017, 03:03 AM

I don't have one either and the steel bumper isn't that heavy. Also with easy areas like the battery and rear seats you need to remove weight from the front where easy savings are much harder to come by. Or the car will get lighter but unbalanced, which will make it faster but the handling will suffer.

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ronnyek Captain 24 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2010 Evo MR Touring Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: space iTrader: (1)	given I wasnt looking for it, I dont recall seeing anything like THAT under my car. I do remember watching horsepower or musclecar or one of those other car enthusiast shows and recall seeing something exactly like that in the TRUNK of the car and it was filled with something... Dont exactly remember why but I think it was in a 69 firebird convertible
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katsooba First Lieutenant 85 Rep 354 Posts Drives: bmw 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Israel iTrader: (0)	well, according to realoem, its a 10.150kg weight that is held by 2 bolts at the back support bar funny how it goes there, with some lightweight parts upfront, i think this could be removed safely __________________ 135i N55 / KW V3 / MHD Flash / Tons of grip mods / CP-E charge pipe / CP-E 7" FMIC
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The Wind Breezes Lieutenant Colonel 912 Rep 1,850 Posts Drives: 135i N55 DCT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I don't have one either and the steel bumper isn't that heavy. Also with easy areas like the battery and rear seats you need to remove weight from the front where easy savings are much harder to come by. Or the car will get lighter but unbalanced, which will make it faster but the handling will suffer.
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