Jake's Epic BMW 135i Build Thread! (5+ Years of Ownership)

[i_love_cars]

i'm so proud.

[patsbimmer1]

Needs more lift...

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YoungCR said:

220v in house is awesome. Looks like you scored a nice place.

Thanks! It's been treating me good so far.

The Full Banana said:

That shop looks amazing. 

No shop, just a 750sq/ft garage. I still need to furnish it with some tools...

i_love_cars said:

i'm so proud.

The house? The garage? My decision to drive the car this winter? Who knows?!

patsbimmer1 said:

Needs more lift...

It had a motorcycle lift in it. Maybe some day...

[nickmanderfield]

Update your website!

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nickmanderfield said:

Update your website!

I will be after this round of parts.

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So I did a thing last night. Before vs. after, finally got rid of the ugly halogen angel eyes.

LUX Angel Eyes by Jacob Spence, on Flickr

[patsbimmer1]

Looks great! The v6?

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patsbimmer1 said:

Looks great! The v6?

Nope, they're the latest H8 160's.

[patsbimmer1]

Nice! They look super bright! That's on my to do list.

[i_love_cars]

i cannot describe how much better that looks. I had never actually seen a side-by-side comparison, but that just solidifies why I have the BMS lights for my car. Looks great

[wasnt m3]

Huge improvement. I feel like it makes the car look much newer.

[dieseljuvy]

Thanks for the side by side, looks great.

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patsbimmer1 said:

Nice! They look super bright! That's on my to do list.

 

i_love_cars said:

i cannot describe how much better that looks. I had never actually seen a side-by-side comparison, but that just solidifies why I have the BMS lights for my car. Looks great

 

wasnt m3 said:

Huge improvement. I feel like it makes the car look much newer.

 

dieseljuvy said:

Thanks for the side by side, looks great.

 

Glad you guys like them as much as I do. They're really f*cking bright!

Here is where I got them: http://www.luxangeleyes.com/products/lux-h8-160

LUX H8 160 Angel Eyes by Jacob Spence, on Flickr

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Some of you might have seen the for sale thread, but I picked up an awesome wagon this weekend!

2005 325xit with 133k. 5-speed, all-wheel drive, sport package, cold weather package, lowered on Bilsteins and H&R springs with an extra set of winter wheels/tires.

Tons of maintenance reciepts, original window sticker, only owned by 2 enthusiasts. Really happy with it.

With that said, the 1-series will be put away for the winter. If anyone needs a set of e82 wheels with brand new snow tires, let me know.

325xit / 135i by Jacob Spence, on Flickr

325xit / 135i by Jacob Spence, on Flickr

...and no, I didn't paint checkers on my hood. That's the reflection from the garage ceiling.

[Boris3]

Congrats! Glad things worked out with the wagon.

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Boris3 said:

Congrats! Glad things worked out with the wagon.

Me too! Your friend seemed like a good guy, the car is exactly what I hoped for.

[B C]

suspenceful said:

Congrats! Glad things worked out with the wagon. Me too! Your friend seemed like a good guy, the car is exactly what I hoped for.

Yes, Great guy and also an excellent driver on track!

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Snap said:

Yes, Great guy and also an excellent driver on track!

Seemed that way. He said he's taken the wagon out to Blackhawk a few times. There are quite a few receipts for brakes and brake fluid...

[B C]

I was riding as a passenger in a car following him once. I was amazed with how it performed. Credit due to the driver, but the machine seemed to work pretty well too

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I've been having a blast this winter with the touring!

Swaggin' Wagon by Jacob Spence, on Flickr