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Re: 1-Series owners? [venture] by tagman
Jun 26, 2008 (6:51 am)
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Replying to: venture (Jun 25, 2008 3:31 pm)

I thought the exact same thing as you, and I didn't get them in my Coupe. I was warned and didn't believe the warning... until I took some hard corners... then I was sorry. The standard seats are incredibly comfy at first and that's where I got fooled. The standard seat bottom is nearly flat, and the side bolsters are decent, but not adequate and offer reduced lateral stability. The nearly-flat bottom is more deficient than I thought relevant.
 
The Sport seat will get you the necessary lateral stability, on the seat's bottom, and on the sides, where there is a width-adjustable bolster system. Also the thigh support is adjustable, although that isn't nearly as important as the lateral support and stability that is there when you need it during spirited driving.
 
Please trust me. I have read countless testimonials on this, and mine is just another one to add to the pile.
 
Fortunately, my convertible will have the Sport seats, and I will be enjoying some of the best support possible... not just good from a comfort perspective... but incredible from a performance perspective! That's where the real difference lies, and it's worth the nominal charge which also gets you the M steering wheel and the M shift knob as a small bonus... but it's really about the seats!
 
Hope that helps!
 
TM
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Re: 1-Series owners? [tagman] by venture
Jun 26, 2008 (6:15 pm)
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Replying to: tagman (Jun 26, 2008 6:51 am)

Hope that helps!
 
Yeah. That helps a lot.
 
It looks like it will be sport package, heated seats, and I might as well throw in comfort access.
 
Thanks
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A Very nice 135i by roadburner
Jul 09, 2008 (12:06 pm)
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I attended the BMW CCA Bluegrass Chapter's HPDE last weekend. One of the instructors was running a Sparkling Graphite 135i fitted with coilovers and black O.Z. Ultraleggera wheels. He and I were about the only drivers who weren't driving flat out in the instructor sessions, but it was clear that the 135i did have a bit more poke than my Mazdaspeed3- especially in the 90-110 mph range. In the corners I'd also give the 135i a slight edge, although it wasn't as much as I expected. It's the first 135i I've seen that I really liked- both in appearance AND performance. I still think I'm going to wait and see if a tii edition will sees the light of day. And if I find an E46 M3 with the Competition Package and no sunroof it will be Game Over...
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Re: A Very nice 135i [roadburner] by tagman
Jul 09, 2008 (11:44 pm)
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Replying to: roadburner (Jul 09, 2008 12:06 pm)

Hard to say that you wouldn't have driven the 135i even better than the other guy did!... LOL. Regardless, it's an amazingly capable car. From what I understand, the SGM color is not going to return for '09, due to some strange environmental hazards surrounding its production.
 
And, yes, It would be hard to turn down an E46 M3 if it was in good condition.
 
I recently thought of acquiring one... but I have my sights on a Lotus Elise SC.
 
TM
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Re: A Very nice 135i [tagman] by roadburner
Jul 10, 2008 (10:02 am)
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Replying to: tagman (Jul 09, 2008 11:44 pm)

I recently thought of acquiring one... but I have my sights on a Lotus Elise SC
 
One of the instructors brought an Exige to the school. It was a rocket. I'd buy one yesterday if I didn't need at least four seats.
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Re: A Very nice 135i [roadburner] by bodble2
Jul 10, 2008 (3:19 pm)
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Replying to: roadburner (Jul 10, 2008 10:02 am)

'I'd buy one yesterday if I didn't need at least four seats."
 
Easy solution.....buy 2!
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Re: A Very nice 135i [roadburner] by tagman
Jul 12, 2008 (11:36 pm)
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Replying to: roadburner (Jul 10, 2008 10:02 am)

One of the instructors brought an Exige to the school. It was a rocket.
 
Did you get to drive it?
 
TM
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Re: A Very nice 135i [tagman] by roadburner
Jul 13, 2008 (2:31 pm)
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Replying to: tagman (Jul 12, 2008 11:36 pm)

Did you get to drive it?
 
No, I didn't know the owner.

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