04-27-2014, 10:01 PM | #1 |
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New m135i - Mods to begin!
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Picked up my m135i 2 weeks ago now (spent a week of that away in singapore) Started some mods, Got the 3D Design front lip and Black Kidneys. What else would you guys recommend? Here a pic with a friends 335i |
04-28-2014, 12:41 AM | #3 |
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I would keep it stock for a while, and get to know the car. Try to adapt the driver to the car, not the car to the driver. Then after a while, you will see if there is something that doesn't suit you.
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What type of suspension set ups do you guys recommend? |
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04-28-2014, 01:30 AM | #5 |
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On the 116i M-Sport, I think the stock setup is very good. If I should change anything, I would go for slightly stiffer dampers. I guess the M135 is not very different.
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04-28-2014, 02:05 AM | #6 |
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Eibach or H&R springs or if money is no problem KW coilovers.
Either BMW LSD or quaife - again depending on your budget. Optional ARB's - Eibach or Hartge. I have H&R springs, Hartge ARB's and quaife diff and the car has gone from good to superb in the handling/traction dept !! Engine wise, JB4 and a downpipe [either catted or decat] should give you extra oomph. Exhaust upgrade [optional] but BMW MPE is back box only but milltek, scorpion, BCS and supersprint all do cat back systems.
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04-28-2014, 03:42 AM | #8 |
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Thanks guys! i was thinking the Bastuck exhaust? or maybe wait until Akrapovic bring one out for m135i.
I don't know if ill bother with Coils, maybe just springs... |
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Having driven my car [with adaptive dampers] on stock and upgraded H&R springs, the effect on ride, handling and traction [latter mainly due to LSD and upgraded ARB's] is a marked improvement.
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Basically, H&R are more sporty than Eibach's which have a more oem ride. I wanted to firm up my cars adaptive ride in comfort for road and then have sport / sport + for occasional road and/or trackdays. Had eibachs on my 3 series with matched bilstein dampers - v good but wanted a firmer ride, hence why I opted for H&R springs.
Comfort now feels like default non-adaptive ride and sport is firmer still but useable on the road. Lots of details in the attached thread. http://www.babybmw.net/viewtopic.php...56806&start=45 H&R parts for M135i Sports springs - http://web1.carparts-cat.com/default...E107004&12=130 ARB's/sway bars - http://web1.carparts-cat.com/default...E107004&12=130
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Akrapovic - high end and currently not available for M135i - sounds the best IMHO. Not confirmed if Akra intend to make a catback for M235i, which should fit M135i, only tailpipes will protrude more on 1 series. Challenge - USA - make a great sounding product for F30 335i [check it out on YT] and know they are months away from launching a catback sports exhaust for M235i - same comment as above wrt fitting 1 series
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Everyone seems to be pretty conservative with offsets and widths on their F20's. There is a guy on here that has 19x8.5 +40 and 19x10 +50 which seems to be the most aggressive I have seen. Looks spot on. What rims are you thinking? I still havent got my M135i yet, but have some aggressive wheels planned. but want to measure up first before ordering them. |
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I might go have a look. How are you finding the Pros? Do you know what it was just for install? Was thinking of getting the H&R off ebay for around $370 shipped |
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I will get it fitted in a couple of weeks time when less busy at work. |
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