New 130 arrived!!!!!

jozeff · 11-10-2009, 11:19 PM

Woot Woot!!!!!

Hi Guys, I just picked up my 130i last week:

-6 speed manual
-business nav- new one and i have the 2010 CD!!!!! (share?*cough* ahem)
-alpine white
-grey interior
-xennons

I just have a few questions.....

1) Should i listen to the manual about only giving the car hell after 2000kms? I was told to drive my last mazda 3 MPS at full speed from day one....

2) I'm thinking of changing the daytime corona lights from the stock yellowish ones to white led style ones... any disadvantages? error codes? overheating etc?? Is it legal to do this?

3) Is my gearbox supposed to be slightly notchy? I've had it stuck a few times in traffic going from second to third and i'm not sure if i should be changing gears very slowly while running in.

4) Should i be feeling this orgasmic after just a few days?

Joe

wmj73 · 11-10-2009, 11:26 PM

Hey mate congrats on the car. Alot of people will tell you to drive it like you would normally would. When I first got my car I waited till around the 1500km mark before I ran it right through the rev range. Yes the gearbox is notchy and esp from 1st to 2nd, it will loosen up slowly and once it does you should get the bmw short shift kit

and YES you should be feeling ORGASMIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

E86M.au · 11-11-2009, 12:38 AM

congrats... got the 130i for the wifey n she loves it.

1. It is only what the manufacturer says... but hey, if u think opinions off the net are better then it is a good question! Be patient, the 2k kms will go by in a flash.

2. Did it using the PIAAs. No probs. Looks 100% better.

3. Notchy... yes.

4. Absolutely.

Enjoy.

Blacky · 11-11-2009, 01:56 AM

I think the run in is relative to how long you are thinking of keeping the car.

If you plan to hold on for a while i.e. greater than the warranty then why not take it easy for the first few 000km. If you are going to turn it over during the warranty period then all is covered so give it stink.

Gear box is a little clunky, that could also have to do with the Clutch Delay Valve some people modify to speed the clutch disengagement up.

Still love mine after > 3 years so I understand your enjoyment.

Good Luck with your time together

PS: Do you still have you M Coupe? I missed out on a bargain for one of those this year and I am still kicking myself

zenderm3 · 11-11-2009, 02:14 AM

Congrats Jozeff! Can't wait for my baby... delivery alone should be quite exciting!

Alpine* · 11-11-2009, 02:28 AM

amk2912 · 11-11-2009, 02:33 AM

Congrats! One of the first things I did with my 130i and 135i was the famous "golf tee mod" - made the car sound a lot growlier!

zenderm3 · 11-11-2009, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amk2912

Congrats! One of the first things I did with my 130i and 135i was the famous "golf tee mod" - made the car sound a lot growlier!

golf tee mod?

dk130i · 11-11-2009, 04:57 AM

Congrats Jozeff!
Yep box is a bit notchy, orgasmic feeling doesn't go away...

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenderm3

golf tee mod?

Disconnect and plug the vacuum hose that opens the exhaust valve. Golf tee can be used as a plug.

sparoz · 11-11-2009, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jozeff

Woot Woot!!!!!

Hi Guys, I just picked up my 130i last week:

-6 speed manual
-business nav- new one and i have the 2010 CD!!!!! (share?*cough* ahem)
-alpine white
-grey interior
-xennons

I just have a few questions.....

1) Should i listen to the manual about only giving the car hell after 2000kms? I was told to drive my last mazda 3 MPS at full speed from day one....

2) I'm thinking of changing the daytime corona lights from the stock yellowish ones to white led style ones... any disadvantages? error codes? overheating etc?? Is it legal to do this?

3) Is my gearbox supposed to be slightly notchy? I've had it stuck a few times in traffic going from second to third and i'm not sure if i should be changing gears very slowly while running in.

4) Should i be feeling this orgasmic after just a few days?

Joe

1. Go with the manual - and make sure you have different rev range.
2. Make sure they are not too white as it becomes no functional
3. Yes, but it will go away after 3to4000 kms.
4. Yes.

alik01 · 11-11-2009, 08:14 AM

I just got my '06 130i on Monday and I can't wipe the smile off my face! Only imagine the feeling should be 100 times over on a brand new baby!!!

I had it detailed and paint protected and it looks amazing now, I actually go check the garage every once in a while to make sure she's still there!

SlicktopTTZ · 11-11-2009, 08:30 AM

So is the 130i an upgraded 128i?

d3syd · 11-11-2009, 08:41 AM

The 130i is a hatchback here with a 195kw 3 litre.

delete-this-account · 11-11-2009, 06:16 PM

hey mate nice to have another 130i on the forums. where in australia are you?
i didn't know you could do the golf tee mod on the 130i??

dk130i · 11-11-2009, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intehnet

hey mate nice to have another 130i on the forums. where in australia are you?
i didn't know you could do the golf tee mod on the 130i??

http://www.tyresmoke.net/forum/bmw-t...ncer-flap.html

jozeff · 11-12-2009, 05:49 AM

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the congratulations!!!

I promise i'll get some pics up as soon as possible!!!

E86M.au · 11-12-2009, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blacky

Do you still have you M Coupe? I missed out on a bargain for one of those this year and I am still kicking myself

yup... bargain ///M

... market has firmed up a bit since the "announcement" that there is no replacement M coupe n that the new Z4 is more SLK than Boxster

but there are still some bargains around... trouble is finding one that has not been driven too... er... enthusiastically

dontask · 11-12-2009, 07:08 PM

welcome, fellow 130i driver.

after 8 months, I've started to lose the smile off my face.. but i'm getting my quaife LSD installed next week - the guy said i'd have to learn to drive the car again (its that different)... so hopefully more smiles again..

Blacky · 11-12-2009, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dontask

welcome, fellow 130i driver.

after 8 months, I've started to lose the smile off my face.. but i'm getting my quaife LSD installed next week - the guy said i'd have to learn to drive the car again (its that different)... so hopefully more smiles again..

Hey how much are you paying installed for the Quaife?

I have been quoted just under $3K installed down here in Melbourne.

TimMc · 11-13-2009, 01:27 AM

Yes, I'd be interested how much also and would be keen to know who (in Brisbane?) is fitting it. Is a 130 diff the same as a 135 diff? Is the Quaife unit for a 130 the same as you'd fit to a 135?

jozeff · 11-13-2009, 01:37 AM

And most importantly, would it benefit you in daily driving?

Blacky · 11-13-2009, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimMc

Yes, I'd be interested how much also and would be keen to know who (in Brisbane?) is fitting it. Is a 130 diff the same as a 135 diff? Is the Quaife unit for a 130 the same as you'd fit to a 135?

The diff I believe is the same, but depending on the build date you either have a bolt in or a weld up. All manual 135s have weld ups and cost significantly more.

Because I have an earlier 130 I have a bolt up and hence the price.

135 auto I believe are also bolt in.

Andrew at Southern BM in Melbourne can help with either diffs and I believe he has in stock.

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jozeff Private First Class 20 Rep 139 Posts Drives: BMW 130i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	New 130 arrived!!!!! Woot Woot!!!!! Hi Guys, I just picked up my 130i last week: -6 speed manual -business nav- new one and i have the 2010 CD!!!!! (share?cough ahem) -alpine white -grey interior -xennons I just have a few questions..... 1) Should i listen to the manual about only giving the car hell after 2000kms? I was told to drive my last mazda 3 MPS at full speed from day one.... 2) I'm thinking of changing the daytime corona lights from the stock yellowish ones to white led style ones... any disadvantages? error codes? overheating etc?? Is it legal to do this? 3) Is my gearbox supposed to be slightly notchy? I've had it stuck a few times in traffic going from second to third and i'm not sure if i should be changing gears very slowly while running in. 4) Should i be feeling this orgasmic after just a few days? Joe
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wmj73 Captain 25 Rep 715 Posts Drives: M2 Comp, 440i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: QLD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 [0.00] 2020 BMW M2 Comp [0.00]	Hey mate congrats on the car. Alot of people will tell you to drive it like you would normally would. When I first got my car I waited till around the 1500km mark before I ran it right through the rev range. Yes the gearbox is notchy and esp from 1st to 2nd, it will loosen up slowly and once it does you should get the bmw short shift kit and YES you should be feeling ORGASMIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Blacky Lieutenant 14 Rep 472 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2006 iTrader: (0)	I think the run in is relative to how long you are thinking of keeping the car. If you plan to hold on for a while i.e. greater than the warranty then why not take it easy for the first few 000km. If you are going to turn it over during the warranty period then all is covered so give it stink. Gear box is a little clunky, that could also have to do with the Clutch Delay Valve some people modify to speed the clutch disengagement up. Still love mine after > 3 years so I understand your enjoyment. Good Luck with your time together PS: Do you still have you M Coupe? I missed out on a bargain for one of those this year and I am still kicking myself
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