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09-29-2008, 09:41 AM | #1 |
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Hi everyone. Another Aussie member just signed up.
I've just acquired a 2004 120i. I originally bought it for work a few weeks ago, but subsequently lost the job 3 days later. However, the wife likes it sooooo much, we're keeping it. Hopefully I get another job soon; one that requires me to drive. Anyway, just introducing myself, and I hope to get lots of tips on how to "pimp my ride" while keeping the warranty intact. |
09-30-2008, 06:25 AM | #3 |
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Welcome.....nice colour (Sydney Blue???)
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Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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09-30-2008, 06:55 AM | #4 |
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welcome ! I know the feeling of losing your job .. I was thinking and planning to get my 1 er and then got the boot .. needless to say I still have my XR8 !
Anyway, as the others said, drop in to the AU section. |
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10-02-2008, 12:14 AM | #6 |
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hi choclove23. i had the 120i and really loved it. its a great car and immensely useable in everyday driving. no need to pimp it too much really, but i think it could certainly use a set of non-runflats.
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10-03-2008, 08:35 AM | #7 |
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Indeed it is a nice car.
Pimping however, is mandatory. After my last car, I feel that the 1er isn't really mine yet. I can't even get the seating position right. My back hurts.. My last car had custom-fitted racing seats; which incidentally saved my back in the accident (Image). I'll need to at least lower it by 1" and get 18" rims (most likely black 182s; image below). Then I'll want to increase the sound with exaust and then CAI, maybe. We'll see how carried away I get with this car. However, if babies come along next year, then it'll just be springs and wheels. Yes, I also agree that runflats are a bit redic', and the price for Bridgestone 050 in 18"s are ~ $500 each here. However, that does leave the question of what to do for a spare and where to put it? |
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