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

[KaiserRolls]

One of the few, newer BMWs id want to own. Very cool!

[jc43089]

Saweet.  Looking forward to this build thread.

[e92boost]

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!! Great choice man. One of my favorite BMWs. Would trade the M for the right one hahaha. The n54 is a monster man. Enjoy it and be safe!

[E36M3215]

Beautiful car, hope you take it to RA or Milwaukee track day events at the mile to stretch it's legs, they are amazing track cars

[patsbimmer1]

Talk about an upgrade! Nice! I love the color! That n54 is a beast and sounds sick once it gets opened up!

[REKIII]

Very nice!  The 1 series are so cute.  Whenever I see one I want to pet it.  Very cool color, love the black rims.

[damnboy037]

Nice, have fun with it.

[alexw]

I love the 1 series. I actually had a deposit on a 135i when I was stationed in Germany. I found my M3 a few days later and pulled the deposit, but I've always had a soft spot for them.

As everyone's said, and I'm sure you know, the N54 engine is awesome and responds very well to tuning! I'm excited to see what you do with this!

[suspenceful]

Thanks for the overwhelming responses! Glad everyone seems to like it as much as I do.

Can't wait for the first round of mods... here are a few pictures to hold you over.

Underground by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

Rolling by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

[RamRod E28]

It's either one of these or an e46 m3 for me next I love the 1 series this is the modern day 2002i turbo!

[suspenceful]

I just ordered wheels, tires, and sensors yesterday. Wow these cars are expensive.

Here are some pictures to hold you over until the parts get here!

[ClassE]

Nice shots!

[B C]

Agreed on the nice shots! You do nice photography work!

I love both those cars. What do you like about your miata vs the 135

[suspenceful]

ClassE said:

Nice shots!

Snap said:

Agreed on the nice shots! You do nice photography work!

I love both those cars. What do you like about your miata vs the 135

Thanks guys!

Miata is much more nimble and "go-kart-like". It's bare bones and makes all sorts of noises compared to the 135i. The BMW is much more refined, but the power is still there.

I have spent so much on the Miata to make it what it is today, and the BMW will never be able to handle like it. The Miata is also quicker than the BMW... but not for long

I will definitely miss the Miata, but its like comparing apples to oranges here. I will probably build another one some day.

[suspenceful]

New wheels came in today!

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

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

[jc43089]

Wowza!

[B C]

Imagine someone driving through with their realtor looking for houses and seeing what looks like a car on blocks with its tires stolen. 

Nice STR replicas though!

[Narcosis]

Congrats on the purchase, and sweet, sweet car.  The 1 series was on my short list, but I needed more interior room due to being and old fart.

What's on the mod menu?

[ClassE]

Looks good!!!

[328ci]

Love the blogpost and the wheels look great!

Are you using the kit lens?