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      03-17-2014, 11:44 AM   #42
dmboone25
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Originally Posted by ken1137 View Post
Great review! I can't see your sig on this phone, so I am wondering if you ever ran PSS' with suspension mods on your 1ers. EG; coil overs, M3 rear subframe bushings, rear toe arms, sway bar upgrade, and M3 control arm kit.

I found after my test drive I preferred the feel of my old 135. The fake sound was not to my liking but as I said before that's the direction we are all heading. I also did not like the steering.

Did you opt for the LSD?

GL and happy motoring! Please write up an update after about 6 months.
I did not opt for the LSD - I ordered early enough that pricing and availability weren't yet known. I leased this car (which I always do), so I wasn't sure about adding that specific cost. If it came standard and was included in the price, so be it - not sure if that makes sense.

I can totally understand preferring the feel of the 1er. It is different than any of my other BMWs - but I think that was par for the course with older models. Each series and model had more of their own distinct personality. I liked both my 135s - but the lease was ending and this was the natuaral choice for me. I think it is better looking, offers more in the amenities dept, and is marginally quicker - for roughly the same payment a month. All in all, a win - win.

And no, I hadn't ever gotten coilovers or things of that nature with my previous 1ers - I had gone the JB4/intake route on the N54 - didn't mod at all on the outgoing N55 equipped one. I think I will consider a tune for the M235.

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Congrats man! She's a beauty!
BSM is definitely nice on this car, especially from the front - I plan to get better pics up later in the week.

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Agree. When test driving, I was like... If I want to hear the motor.. the windows will be down anyway. Period lol.

Also.. hating you out of jealousy lol.
Please remind me when you're getting yours?

It warmed up here today to the mid 30s when I was out grabbing lunch - heated seat and steering wheel on (very nice to have BTW) and windows down. Sounded good to me.
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Past rides: 2016 981 BGTS, 2020 MINI JCW, 2017 F80, 2015 981 CS, 2014 F22 235, 2011 E82 135, 2008 E82 135, 2007 E92 328, 2007 E92 328 (My lady drives an OG M2. So does my dad)
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