Several of our staffers here own, modify and daily drive BMW vehicles like yours, so we have plenty of firsthand experience with all the flavors the E82/E87/E88 platform comes in. Are These the BEST Wheels for the BMW F30 340i? Unbreakable splitters made in Australia. Your exhaust will deliver somewhere around 5-15whp, depending on whether or not you’re going axle-back or a cat-back exhaust configuration -and whether you want single outlet or quad tips. The next biggest bang-for-the-buck power part for you turbo 1-series is a downpipe- the downpipe will yield 25+whp when tuned, but the tradeoff is that they’re not CARB approved and most of the time are not smog legal. We also offer installation for your performance parts. One of the best new options to hit the market for the 1-Series is the Sportline 8S wheels for BMW 135i. The fun thing is that you have a choice of several blow off valves, like the HKS SSQV BOV on the Evolution Racewerks chargepipe shown below. U have the template to make my own livery?? This is another one we hear all the time – most of us here at the Mod Auto shop have coilovers on our own daily driven cars – often the ride can be better than stock if you don’t leave everything at super-aggressive settings – speaking from personal experience, the ST Suspension XTA Coilovers I installed on my Fiesta ST ride much better than the car’s factory suspension – a feature my passengers very much appreciate. Forgestar F14 Wheels for BMW 1-Series are a great option for anyone shopping for a flow form wheel. A few other options are out there as well, as Cobb offers a set of springs as a part of their offerings for the E82 1-Series. Story & All Original Photos by Nick Gregson Like the car & handling man! Dec 24, 2016 - Possible modifications for my 1er. Paired with a set of Bilstein shocks, the Swift Springs on this 135i keep the suspension in the same basic configuration as factory but offer much greater handling performance and a nice drop. I will soon own another 135i someday and use some info provided when the time comes. Looking for a set of wheels for E82 BMW 135i or 128i?
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E82 and E88, BMW 1 Series, Mstyle, specialists in bodystyling and performance accessories for BMW, Range Rover, Mini - MStyle, Auto Enhance ... so you have an assitance with ensuring you are picking the perfect performance or styling accessory for your car, whatever make or model you drive. @alex20121981 find me on skype, same name as here. That means if you’ve got something weird like an oddball Big Brake kit that screws up the offset, your Forgestar wheels will be made to fit that weird fitment setup. On the 1-Series, the intake offers a pretty nice gain, lets you hear your turbocharger/(s) do its thing and lets your motor breathe freely. with Michelin Pilot Super Sport 225/40-18 / 255/35-18 Tires. Remember, you can’t just throw on any old wheels off a 3-series because of your offsets, so keep this in mind when shopping for wheels. These same characteristics also make it a great platform for modding, and given the fact that many E82 BMW 135i’s are cruising around with BMW’s incredibly-tuneable N54 and N55 turbo sixes, the E82 is something of a “perfect storm”. The handling is amazing, Thanks man, if only more people knew of this mod.
Here’s the rear view of the Remus Exhaust. What made this car so special and popular amongst enthusiast was its huge potential for tuning with stock internals.
If subtlety is more your thing, try the subtle accent of replacing the OEM diffuser panel with a Carbon Fiber MSport Style Diffuser for BMW E82 1-series, which like the big fin diffuser, is also available in quad exhaust format. These wheels are lightweight, rotary forged meaning they’re lighter and wider than the stock wheels and most importantly, AVAILABLE in the high offsets necessary for a 1er! Outside of springs and coilovers, your only other real option is air suspension, which tends to be cost-prohibitive for most enthusiasts. Vogtland Springs offer a 1.6in drop both front and rear. In addition, one of the simplest and easiest way to clean up your exterior aesthetics is a set of Matte Black Kidney Grilles for BMW 1-Series. BMW E82 135i on Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 19×9 / 19×9.5 Wheels. While the name Vogtland may not be familiar to many stateside, they’ve been in business of making automotive springs and suspension since the early 1900s, and like the other German brands, carries all the usual TUV approvals and such. I love this car!
If you want to be heard, an Eisenmann Exhaust system is a great choice for you.
Oh Stop it, you. Cobb Tuning has really made a name for themselves in the BMW market and they offer quite the spread of hard parts for the E82 BMW 135i – including an exhaust. Nice site, judging by the text, I am limited in what I can do with my poor little 128I! BMW E82 1 SERIES 2006-2013. BMW E81 1 SERIES 2006-2011. If you’re looking for a coilover that’s affordable, built with quality, reliable components and will give you better handling without making your ride harsher, Vogtland Coilovers for BMW E82 are a great choice.
For this reason, installing a set of performance shocks matched with your lowering springs is the ideal solution, otherwise you’ll be paying for labor twice as you’ll have to take everything apart again later to replace the worn out OEM shocks. These start at a paltry $799 for a set of 4 in 18in fitments. One of our favorite ways to spice up the E82 is with a 1M Style Front Bumper for E82 BMW 1-Series, which replaces the ho-hum OEM bumper with a replacement styled after the 1M, but narrowed to fit the non-M 1er. Check out how it looks raw: This rear bumper is one of the newest offerings on the market and we offer it here, meaning you can be one of the first to have this unique rear end. A larger front mount intercooler for instance, such as the Cobb Tuning FMIC for N54 BMW 135i doesn’t directly create horsepower gains, but rather, allows you to run more boost and more aggressive fuel and timing which THEN makes more power, meaning an FMIC is one of the best mods you can do for the car, especially if you live somewhere warmer. Of the tuners on the market, this is the only one you can even still BUY in California (You can’t buy BMS, aFe or Remus tuners in California anymore thanks to CARB). E82 BMW 128i “tii” on Swift Springs with Bilstein Performance Shocks for E82 with genuine BBS RK Wheels. When BMW introduced the N54 twin turbo engine in, they created a new era of tuning for enthusiasts today. An upgraded intercooler is a critical ingredient to your 135i’s delicious power pie, so consider upgrading sooner than later. The only cons i can find is that there is no license plate. If a flow form wheel isn’t in your budget, we’ve got some great budget wheel options for as well. BMW E82 135i on VMR V710 18×8.5 / 18×9.5 Hyper Silver Wheels with Solo-Werks S1 Coilovers. Check out these great exterior mods to make your 1-Series stand out from the crowd. Welcome to MStyle – the BMW, MINI & Range Rover specialist garage and showroom. ALso thanks for making this an add-on lol, @Neophyte Industries thx for this car ! KW V3 Coilovers + Beyern Bavaria 19×8.5 / 19×9.5 Wheels Federal Tires 595 RS-A, BMW Performance Exhaust for E82 135i + Performance Style Carbon Fiber Diffuser + Performance Style Carbon Fiber Spoiler. Our experienced Installation Team has years of car-building experience to make quick work of your install.
If you’re on a grassroots racer’s budget and still want a set of coilover, consider a set of Solo-Werks Coilovers for BMW E82. One of the newest options available is the 1M Style Rear Bumper for E82 1-Series, seen installed above. Coilovers offer precise control over just how much drop your car has and many coilovers have features like adjustable dampers, camber caster plates and some include new endlinks. oh shit, that right, my skype name isnt same as *facepalm* sorry....look up rcantics, that is the actual address, im stupid, @alex20121981 ..... my profile picture is of need for speed movie mustang, screen name is 5dmc1, but skype address is rcantics, what is ur skype, i try to find u.
Give the Mod Experts a call at 714-582-3330, chat live at ModBargains.com or just stop by the ModAuto showroom (which is also our install facility) in La Habra, CA on Lambert Rd at Harbor Blvd Monday thru Saturday, 8am – 5pm PST.
In addition to the FMIC, another thing to consider replacing is the chargepipe – lately we’ve been seeing tons of the OEM chargepipes beginning to fail, so considering that all of the OEM chargepipes are the same age, you have to wonder how long yours has left.
As we said however, this item is only available outside of California. Do you speak german? Speaking from an example we saw here, a guy had a full bolt on N54 135i… except he’d skipped the intercooler and though he was modded, Stage I and II buddies were still able to keep up or beat him in a straight line.
Talk to the Mod Experts, give us a call at 714-582-3330 or chat live at ModBargains.com – we have tons of experience with the special requirements of E82 fitments and have our finger on the pulse of when the next shipments of wheels will be coming in, so you don’t miss out on your chance at a set, since the odd offset means E82 fitments are manufactured in much smaller quantities than more conventional BMW fitments. @Willief23 This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. There are a few other options out there as well, like this HM Style Front Lip for BMW E82 1-Series seen on the black 135i above, which offers a unique look and turned-up canards at the edges for a more aggressive look. The Injen Short Ram Air Intake for BMW E82 128i offers the same streamlined intake tubing and SRi technology and integrated heat shield and gives you a bit more eye candy under the hood. If that’s the case, Evolution Racewerks 1M Style Widebody Front End for 135i has your number – complete with wider front fenders to go with the wider front bumper, and gaping air inlets to feed the massive FMIC and dual competition oil coolers. If you want something more unique and exclusive, consider the aggressive aesthetics of the Reiger style Carbon Fiber Diffuser for E82.
If you’re on a budget but still need damping adjustments, look no further than a set of BC Racing Coilovers for E82, which offer 30-way adjustment and will set you back only $1000 flat. If the Performance style look isn’t your thing, check out the HT style Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler for E82 BMW 1-Series, which offers more of an upturn than the performance style spoiler, and you’re not likely to see one on anyone else’s 1er, as it’s somewhat rare. The other great option for BMW E82 128i Intakes is the BMW Performance Cold Air Intake for E82 128i, which looks great and does yield a moderate horsepower gain and will let your straight six sing a bit more clearly. See more ideas about Bmw, Led tail lights, Tail light. Ask a Mod Expert for their advice – give em a call at 714-582-3330 or chat live at https://www.modbargains.com.