Successor to the 'Shoe

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 12/05/2014 at 09:46 • Filed to: None

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M135i with M235i front end conversion. Huge improvement...

http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showthr…

Hermann > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/05/2014 at 09:49

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Holy crap this is beautiful!

Dasupersprint - base trim is enough > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/05/2014 at 09:50

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Makes me wondering why they designed and engineered 2 different front ends

William Byrd > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/05/2014 at 09:52

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That's excellent!

Jonathan Harper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/05/2014 at 09:54

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This is very cool. I like this.

Dsscats > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/05/2014 at 09:55

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I hate those kidneys, but love the rest

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 12/05/2014 at 09:55

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Makes me wonder who was the head designer who signed off on the 135's front end...

MIATAAAA > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/05/2014 at 09:57

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BMW makes like 3 million different body combinations. How is this not one of them???

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Jonathan Harper 12/05/2014 at 09:57

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Dude. Pull some strings and go drive and photograph it for a feature.

RazoE > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/05/2014 at 09:58

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Man this thing is hideous.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Dsscats 12/05/2014 at 09:59

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You prefer the traditional chrome?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > RazoE 12/05/2014 at 10:00

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Yes. Yes, it is.

What the hell where they thinking?!

Alex B > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/05/2014 at 10:19

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200% improvement.

Jonathan Harper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/05/2014 at 10:20

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BMW NA is not so hot on posting modified stuff :/

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Jonathan Harper 12/05/2014 at 10:50

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Yeah, and since you work for NA, they couldn't care less about the M135i.

Jonathan Harper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/05/2014 at 10:54

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Correct.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Jonathan Harper 12/05/2014 at 11:23

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Of all of BMW's current offerings that you've driven, what's your favorite?

What are most looking forward to driving next?

I'm very much looking forward to the release and first tests/reviews of the M2.

Jonathan Harper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/05/2014 at 11:43

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It's really tough for me to say. I like the new M3/4 a lot, especially with the 6-speed. I also really like the 228i M-sport.

I think the 1M is one of the best contemporary M cars, and have really high hopes for the M2 as well.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Jonathan Harper 12/05/2014 at 11:56

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The evo crew was really hard on the M3 - all of them ranked it last or second to last in their CotY comparison. I've heard that new transmission is better than the one in the E9x, though.

228i seems like a sweetheart - best representation of core BMW goodness (even if NA and hydraulic steering are a thing of the past).

Everyone seems to love the M235i on the road - I hope the M2 gets that some love on both road and track. I could see one in my future at some point.

Pilot of the Clown Shoe > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/05/2014 at 12:03

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Wow. Too bad BMW won't sell me one.

Jonathan Harper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/05/2014 at 12:22

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Me too :)

Dsscats > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/05/2014 at 13:46

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The shape is all wrong

this is not matt farah's foxbodymiata > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/05/2014 at 15:37

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Sweet Jesus, I want one.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > this is not matt farah's foxbodymiata 12/05/2014 at 15:42

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Much respect to the first guy that figures out how to get one (or build one) here in the States.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Dsscats 12/06/2014 at 22:10

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Before picture for comparison.

It's honestly a tie for me in terms of looks because of the kidneys. The 2er fascia is certainly a bit better than the 1er, but it's still Mtech 128i>2er aside from styling. That and the E36 compact are the only claims to 2002's throne since the 2002 IMO. Certainly shows a bit of the overwrought styling we are seeing in BMWs, and the kidneys make me think of beavers. Don't ask.

Dsscats > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 12/06/2014 at 22:15

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I like the facia, but the kidney shape just throws me off so much.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Dsscats 12/06/2014 at 22:21

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The 1er facia has grown on me after looking at it for a second. I thought the M sport 2 series' front looked decent at first, but it looks sloppy the more I see it. I just don't understand much of the appeal for new BMWs, I guess.

Dsscats > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 12/06/2014 at 22:39

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Exactly. I don't think there's been a really good looking bimmer Since the Z4M coupe. They just over style everything

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Dsscats 12/06/2014 at 22:57

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Agreed. I like the E89 Z4 and found the E9xs to be pleasant looking, but BMWs need only the roundel to sell now, and they sure as hell know it. If I ever amass a very (very) large sum of money, I'll be building an E89 M coupe with an S65. Then I'd probably feel bad for spending so much damn money on something like that and go live in the woods, but it'll be great while my conscience allows it. Or get mugged a few times. But I digress. Have some pictures.

Time flies when you're making fun cars, I guess!

Dsscats > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 12/06/2014 at 23:14

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ugh, stock E36 M3s look fantastic. Now BMW puts on all these aggressive angles and curves because it makes people THINK they look good.