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mightynimrod

mightynimrod

mightynimrod

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Had to do it.

I bought some M3 Replicas for my 120d as i think they suit the car very well.

Got them yesterday, had to take my mate and his bird to Brum airport so thought i'd give it a valet this morning.

Now i know a lot of you fellas have jumped on the "we hate 1 series" bandwagon, but quite frankly i couldnt give a rats ass.

I love it, it's my car and suits me and my family to a tee.:D

Just thought i'd share some shiny pics with you - excuse the quality it's from the cam phone.

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no really a fan of the wheels. I like them but i dont think they wouldnt be my choice for the car. Nothing wrong with them though, just me being picky lol.
 
Cheers fellas,

I kept the BMW theme and didnt really like any of the "aftermarket" wheels.

Size are 225-40-18.

Ones i had on before these were:

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Ive sold these this morning - the guy has just been to pick them up.

Fellow member of www.babybmw.net forum :D

Im well pleased with them - ive just installed a denison icelink FM and the "M" Sport wheel with multi-function and "M" sport gear-nob.
 
I like them very much indeed. I am a big fan of the 1 series I think they look very nice expecially in black.
 
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Isnt buying replicas just the same as buying snide designer clothing? :D

j/k looks nice tbh.
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LOL, i wouldve bought the genuine ones but the offset is wrong for the rears.

Seeing as i like the design for the car then i think ive made the right choice.

Freefaller, cheers mate - youve seen the car in the flesh, tbh these pics don't do it justice.

Im chuffed to bits.
 
That's impressive, didn't realise that that 2.0 derv is pushing out 163bhp now :eek:. Have you considered a remap? You should be able get 200+ out of that for just over £300.

Oh and M-bits 4tw :D
 
mightynimrod said:
Car: BMW 120d Sport

BHP: 163 BHP 0-60 7.9 secs

MPG: I average around 39 MPG but i do drive it hard.
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Glad to see I'm not the only person who gets dire fuel economy from ragging the hell out of their 1er :D
 
I had a 1 series while mine was at the stealers, do you not find the B pillar is too far forward? I was forever smacking myself on it getting in and out of the car.

Wheels look good, would have gone with the CSL reps tho :)
 
6th, Thought i'd not seen you for a while on there.

I cant see a reason for buying a 163bhp car with gob fulls of torque and driving it like a vicar.

Ohhhh, more tea?


Giddy, i did consider the CSL's but they're just a laquered silver paint finish - i wanted something that stood out and gave it a bit more class.

I love the design of the CSL's though.

NickXX

I can get a remap for £595+ the dreaded which gives it a solid 207bhp and lets it whip a Type-R's ass.

Not 100% if i should get it though with it still being under warranty.
 
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Will you be changing the indicator bulbs to get rid of the fried egg look and go to a sexy silver?
 
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Not something ive really thought about tbh.

I was thinking about getting the retro-fit Xenon kit.
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Quick tip - I've just ordered a pair of Philips silver vision indicators from http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/. Use the code: YWQBW368 to get 10% off and free delivery! Was £22.50 for 2 pairs delivered in the end.

Edit - just noticed that I get free sidelamp bulbs too - Result!
 
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