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

[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

[wasnt m3]

Not sure if you're interested, but I have a pair of oem rear mudflaps still in the package that I'd sell to you for cheap. They only fit a touring and I no longer have one.

[i_love_cars]

i am so happy to see you NOT driving that 135 around on snow tires.

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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.

[patsbimmer1]

Which injectors did you get?  The OEM or Standard Motor Products?

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patsbimmer1 said:

Which injectors did you get?  The OEM or Standard Motor Products?

I got them from RockAuto. They came with genuine BMW boxes and logos stamped on them.

[patsbimmer1]

I've got the stop tech pads and noticed a great difference over stock pads.  The bite is great on them!  What kind of gains are guys seeing with the inlets on stock turbos?