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Originally Posted by ken1137
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.
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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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Originally Posted by Bear From Jax
Congrats man! She's a beauty!
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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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Originally Posted by golf_234
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.
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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.