Suspenceful's 2008 BMW 135i build thread!

[suspenceful]

Everyone loves pictures. Check my blog for details: www.My1Series.com


Clouds by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

Garbage by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

Flare by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

Speedy by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

[suspenceful]

Thanks guys!


Into the sun. by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

[nsogiba]

very nice.

[CubbyChowder]

Looks great, love these little cars

[suspenceful]

Boom by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

My customized plates came in today... I'll be sure to take some ass shots soon

[fifty3bags]

Subscribed. Can't wait to see what you do with it

[suspenceful]

Thanks guys! Getting tires mounted on Wednesday, then they'll be on. Will have to roll the fenders a bit, but I'm going to see where exactly it rubs first.

rad. show us them brembos plees?

Only picture I have of them is right after we got home from the 6 hour drive back.


I'll snap a better one soon, the picture doesn't do 'em justice... they're huge.

[UpperClass]

This is going to be good.

[lambo]

I don't think I've seen an E82 on LM's... Love it!!

[archie.]

rad. show us them brembos plees?

[phenom]

Nice pics man, the car looks really clean. Subbing to see where this goes

[suspenceful]

New wheels came in today!




To see the full specs, unboxing, and more pics... check out my blog post:

https://www.my1series.com/2014/04/08/finally-no-more-snow

[suspenceful]

Maybe you recognize me from my 250whp Miata, maybe not.


Anyways, after lusting over the BMW 1-series for 3 years, I was finally able to get one of my own.
On March 13th, 2014 I brought home a 2008 135i from Holland, MI. I am the 3rd owner and bought it with 81,000 miles.


She was pretty dirty after the 6 hour trip back.

Also, I keep an up-to-date blog with tons of info:
www.My1Series.com

Knowing that I would be keeping this one for a while, I needed to make sure it had everything I wanted.

Black Sapphire Metallic, 6-speed
Black interior with aluminium glacier-silver trim

Packages:
M-Sport Package
-Sport suspension, electric memory sport seats, multi-function ///M leather steering wheel, shadow line exterior trim, and raised top-speed limiter.

Cold Weather Package
- Heated seats, headlight washers, rear seat armrest, and ski bag.

Options:

• Comfort Access (keyless entry and push-to-start without key)
• iDrive (Navigation/Entertainment/Climate Control)
• HiFi Professional Sound System
• Adaptive Xenon headlights
• Rear parking sensors
• 6-piston Brembo Big Brake kit
• Electric glass sunroof/moonroof
• 6-disc CD changer & DVD player
• Rain sensing windshield wipers
• Windshield with grey wedge
• Never equipped with 135i badge from factory
• Additional cup holder
• Warning triangle & first aid kit

Modifications it came with:

• BMW Performance short shift kit and knob
• Custom stainless-steel axle-back exhaust
• Riss Racing oil catch can
• K&N drop in air filter
• JB+ 20HP chip
• Powdercoated black Style 264 wheels with 225/40/18 Blizzaks
• Eibach Pro-Kit springs (1″ drop front and rear)
• BMW Performance black front grilles
• Black/white BMW emblem overlays
• Carbon fiber wrapped interior trim
• Tinted rear and side windows
• Tinted side markers

Had my girlfriend drive so I could take a rolling shot:


Next to my Miata:


I plan to slowly build it to my liking and keep up on maintenance. First thing on my list is to get a set of summer wheels so I can get these winter tires off.





Stay tuned!