Jake's Epic BMW 135i Build Thread! (5+ Years of Ownership)
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Nice shots!
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.
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New wheels came in today!
To see the full specs, unboxing, and more pics... check out my blog post:
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Thanks everyone! I'll get some pictures up on Wednesday once I get the tires mounted. Then it's fender rolling time...
Imagine someone driving through with their realtor looking for houses and seeing what looks like a car on blocks with its tires stolen.Β
Nice STR replicas though!
I thought you were going to make a comment about the Christmas lights still being up... lol.
They're ESM replicas... a little different than STR replicas. My friend Eric got the STR replicas, as seen here.
My ESM's have stepped lips, where the STR's have a flush lip. The outer barrel is also silver and not black.
Either way, thanks!
Congrats on the purchase, and sweet, sweet car. Β 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?
Thank you! The front has plenty of room, but the back seat is lacking. Still a large trunk tho.
First I gotta get this thing walnut blasted. It already has an OCC, but no walnut blasting at 83,000 miles now.
After that, JB4 so I can run E85, DCI, downpipes, coilovers.
Love the blogpost and the wheels look great!
Are you using the kit lens?
Thanks man. Yeah, I use the kit lens for all quick, progress photos that aren't fancy.
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Boom by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr
My customized license plates came in today... I'll be sure to take some ass pictures soon!
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dammit,
that looks good.
new pants have been ordered
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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
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great car, great photos.
what's not to like
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great car, great photos.
what's not to like
Just added another photo, but thank you!
Next = power mods...
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great car, great photos.
what's not to like
Just added another photo, but thank you!
Next = power mods...
Hopefully you bring this to the meet!!
And your photo taking skillz
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Hopefully you bring this to the meet!! And your photo taking skillz
Brb... checking meet thread for details. Hopefully I can make it.
EDIT: Which meet are you talking about?
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I like this car all around except for one big no no. You put BBS centercaps on ESM's=/
I am not hating on you for having reps but I never got why people put BBS caps on wheels that weren't made by BBS.Β
Car is looking excellent otherwise and I love your camera skills.
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