New here, hi!

[Ads35i]

Hi everyone,

I\'m Adrian, have been a long time perve of the forums and have just purchased a 2009 Black Sapphire Metallic 135i. I\'m really impressed! Sunroof, coral red interior, iDrive system.

It is the second black car I\'ve had and am not looking forward to keeping it clean!

Hope to see you guys around

Ads

[Ads35i]

Oh, I was going to ask about tuning and some other things. I know about the "JB4" and "Proceed" tunes and know that they're fairly similar. Is there anything else you would recommend for performance?

I like the BMW stripes on the sides, I might have to buy a set soon.

I'll be checking the exterior this weekend, probably will have to do some work on my leather.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Typical path for performance mods is:

- Tune (JB4 or Procede)
- Catless Downpipes (AR Design have the best fitment on our RHD vehicles)
- Meth

Other engine oriented upgrades include:
- Intercooler
- Oil Cooler
- Dual Cone Intake aka Air Intake

enjoy the car, great colour combo

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by Ads35i

Oh, I was going to ask about tuning and some other things. I know about the "JB4" and "Proceed" tunes and know that they're fairly similar. Is there anything else you would recommend for performance?

I like the BMW stripes on the sides, I might have to buy a set soon.

I'll be checking the exterior this weekend, probably will have to do some work on my leather.

Welcome

Check out COBB AP that is what I am using (was using procede before).

Or if you are keen to get the procede I am selling my one

[Ads35i]

Thank you gentlemen, much appreciated. I haven't heard of the Cobb tune, is it any different to the others? Are there any recommendations for intercoolers?

The black and red really took my eye. I saw some pics on here of a black 135i at a BMW coffee meet last year and it looked unreal. Made me make the plunge on black, but now I need the discipline and somehow find the time to keep it clean.

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by Ads35i

Thank you gentlemen, much appreciated. I haven't heard of the Cobb tune, is it any different to the others? Are there any recommendations for intercoolers?

The black and red really took my eye. I saw some pics on here of a black 135i at a BMW coffee meet last year and it looked unreal. Made me make the plunge on black, but now I need the discipline and somehow find the time to keep it clean.

Is a flash unlike JB & Procede which are piggy backs. So installation would be a lot easier do a bit of research - probably a lot more information on e90post http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=58


A lot of people here would recommend HPF or ETS. I will recommend ER as that is what i have

[Honny]

Hello and welcome. Is it manual or auto?

[Ads35i]

Originally Posted by Honny

Hello and welcome. Is it manual or auto?

Thanks Honny, it's automatic.

And thank you Raihax, I'll definitely do some more reading.

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by Ads35i

Thanks Honny, it's automatic.

And thank you Raihax, I'll definitely do some more reading.

Also with DP Akrapovic fits on RHD cars as well except that it cost an arm and a leg $1500 vs $800 for AR

No worries

If you ever want the procede i got the latest one for sale but do your research first to see which one you would prefer.

[woosh]

Welcome!

Ray: Akra dp's were $799 before 31/12/11... sucks that i didn't buy one considering i knew the 100% price increase was coming. Ah well... Raceland dp it is :P

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by woosh

Welcome!

Ray: Akra dp's were $799 before 31/12/11... sucks that i didn't buy one considering i knew the 100% price increase was coming. Ah well... Raceland dp it is :P

Yeah I know - I love how they just double the price !

I wish I can just put a 100% mark up on my products!

Careful with raceland DP might spend more money modifying to fit instead of just getting AR

[Ads35i]

Wow a lot more research to do. Any reason why the Akra pipes are double the price?

Might try and get the car looking better first. Just need some time!

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by Ads35i

Wow a lot more research to do. Any reason why the Akra pipes are double the price?

Might try and get the car looking better first. Just need some time!

Because they are Akrapovic I am not sure if their DP are titanium like their exhaust system? anyone?

Also akrapovic are 2.5" and AR Design are 3" so there are potentially some minor difference in power.

Also with Procede you get local support from Adrian as he is the procede reseller in Australia.

[Honny]

100% mark-up on Akrapovic Downpipes? WTF?

I nearly fainted.

[UR25IO]

Originally Posted by Ads35i

Hi everyone,

I\'m Adrian, have been a long time perve of the forums and have just purchased a 2009 Black Sapphire Metallic 135i. I\'m really impressed! Sunroof, coral red interior, iDrive system.

It is the second black car I\'ve had and am not looking forward to keeping it clean!

Hope to see you guys around

Ads

Hi Adrian and welcome.
lol back cars hahaha i wash my car like every second day, everyone in my street that drives past me and honk their horns (washing your car again mate) lol

[Drawn05]

Originally Posted by Ads35i

Hi everyone,

I\'m Adrian, have been a long time perve of the forums and have just purchased a 2009 Black Sapphire Metallic 135i. I\'m really impressed! Sunroof, coral red interior, iDrive system.

Damn, i was after a car with those same options but couldnt see one with the red interior so settled for black/black.

Anyway, welcome. I just had procede installed and it is quite a good place to start - but fairly useless with the oem runflats. My 2 cents would be to get a piggyback and some decent tyres at the same time (maybe wider wheels while your at it).

[RN318]

Welcome Adrian!

Black cars are always fun to work on

[Ads35i]

Originally Posted by RN318

Welcome Adrian!

Black cars are always fun to work on

Thanks RN.

I love black cars, I just never have the time to take care of them!

[sbce90]

Welcome mate! Do you mind me asking how much you forked out? Spec-wise you got an awesome car... maybe pm me if you dont wanna post it.

[JB4-335]

Welcome to the forum Ads

[4308]

Hey Adrian,

Funny enough my name is also Adrian and I just ordered a 123d demonstrator on Monday! Guess that makes two of us haha.
See u around

[Ads35i]

Originally Posted by 4308

Hey Adrian,

Funny enough my name is also Adrian and I just ordered a 123d demonstrator on Monday! Guess that makes two of us haha.
See u around

Thanks Adrian and to all.

Ive checked out the thread on the Cobb and now cant decide. I know the JB4 and the Proceed are proven, and the Cobb tune hasnt really taken off here yet, but from the reports it sounds very good.

Theres no rush but id love to start unleashing the potential of this engine.