Jake's Epic BMW 135i Build Thread! (5+ Years of Ownership)
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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
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Looks great! The v6?
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Looks great! The v6?
Nope, they're the latest H8 160's.
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Nice! They look super bright! That's on my to do list.
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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
2011 E92 M3 6MT ZCP - ESS 625 supercharged
2007 Z4MRΒ
2003 E39 M5
2002 E46 M3
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Thanks for the side by side, looks great.
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Nice! They look super bright! That's on my to do list.
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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
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Huge improvement. I feel like it makes the car look much newer.
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Thanks for the side by side, looks great.
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Glad you guys like them as much as I do. They're really f*cking bright!
Here is where I got them:Β 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.
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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.
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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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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...
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I've been having a blast this winter with the touring!
Swaggin' Wagon by Jacob Spence, on Flickr -
i am so happy to see you NOT driving that 135 around on snow tires.
2011 E92 M3 6MT ZCP - ESS 625 supercharged
2007 Z4MRΒ
2003 E39 M5
2002 E46 M3
2021 X5 40i -
So apparently I suck at updating this thread.
Exciting news! I bought Precision Raceworks inlets, VRSF 7" intercooler, VRSF charge pipe and a TIAL blow off valve. I scored a deal on a pair of 265/35 Michelin Pilot Super Sports back in October from Discount Tire Direct for $384 shipped. Hoping to hit 525wtq on stock turbos and I hope I can put it to the ground
I'm especially excited about the inlets, but I also bought some Stoptech drilled/slotted rotors and pads. Got some Motul brake fluid to do a complete flush as well. I plan on painting the calipers gold but we will see.
I also bought and installed new injectors (index 12), coils, and plugs a few weeks ago. Pretty sure I had a leaky injector, but this should keep all the misfires away. It's basically maintenance on an N54. This is what $1,000 on a stainless steel table looks like.
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Which injectors did you get? Β The OEM or Standard Motor Products?
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