BMW E82 135i Review | Full Bolt-On Series (Episode 1)

[@rmichaelbeaver2650]

I have e90 and e46 M3’s with an n54 135i as my daily. I find myself driving the 135i 90% of the time. Love it.

[@matthewnorton8661]

Just found your channel. Bought a 135i, alpine white like yours, about the same time this episode came out. Came with most of the bolt ons already, and have now gone through all of the maintenance issues (including some extra ones) Previous owner put n20 and some off brand coils on. That just got fixed. I replaced the already installed catback exhaust from Yonaka (which developed a hole at one of the hangers) with a used HPF i found local. I replaced the shot BC racing coilovers with KW v2 and all of the control arms and tie rods with SPL in the front and Bimmerworld in the rear. A problem you may experience after 100k which I found, is the engine going into limp mode on hard pulls. Was diagnosed by a couple places to be turbo leak but eventually a good mechanic found that it was the turbo solenoids. One was dead and the other on its last legs. You should also consider installing a catch can and upgraded PCV valve. Its a super easy mod that will save you.

[@johnroper3077]

You're on the way! My 08' E88 135i convertible (Black on Black) is at 165,000+ and feels like new! Year 1 of the 1er!!

[@sethmckenzie1986]

Subscribed, very excited to see this keep up with the M2 comp lol. This is the best handling BMW ever made, with some power upgrades it’s an amazing platform to have fun with.

[@xmasandroid]

Very detail of your opinions with reasonable suggestion for daily use

[@potentialslacker661]

Great series of videos man, 👍 I bought my 2011 135i in 2014, it's been my daily ever since, I love this car! still going 💪

[@Rice_Cassidy]

H!!!! Great job brotha! Thoroughly enjoyed this vid. Talked about BMWs in a way that I rarely hear. Down to earth. Keep it going!

[@pnum9618]

great video the 135i is the modern day E30 i have a 2011 and love it love your vids will hope u do more thank you

[@drivewrenchrepeat]

We certainly have a lot more to come! Just been busy with my real job lately 😓

[@pnum9618]

@@drivewrenchrepeat whats the correct procedure to disconnect battery when doing any repairs on the 135i thank you

[@drivewrenchrepeat]

@@pnum9618 You just need to unplug the battery located in the trunk using a 10mm socket. A demo can be found at 1:50 mark in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2XZd2uOjrprd5Y Remember not to close the trunk after disconnecting the battery because you won't be able to open it electronically.

[@steveclark8480]

I went FBO with my 135 cabrio and things didn't get crazy until I went E85 mixture. I am on MHD 2+ v.5 with e40 blend and it is stooopid . the MHD 2+ v10 on 93 was good but not even close to the e40 blend. 1 gear is useless. 2nd gear spins with ease and once it hooks it rockets you. never had a car that spun 2nd so easily... GO BLENDED FUEL

[@lawrencew380]

MHD 2+ V5/E40 👍

[@kihun]

Subscribed! Awesome video and very informative.

[@KenStarwind]

Just bought a 135i, will be using this series as my bible!

[@shaz118]

Nice video man! Just subscribed. I also have 135i and done similar mods as you (intake, quad exhaust, charge pipe, side skirts, quad splitter etc). Waiting for price to drop on the Wagner Tuning Intercooler and Downpipe before getting. From what I’ve read online, the JB4 tuning chip is the way to go. That’s likely what I’ll be installing. Just trying to save at moment 😊 I’ll be watching you. Good luck 👍

[@DigitalDissident]

Why bother with JB4 it you can use MHD

[@drivewrenchrepeat]

Hey Shaanan, we're stoked to see another fellow 135i owner as our first commenter! We installed the VRSF intercooler and downpipe on the 135i and were very happy with them. We've also completed our tune with MHD and it was super simple and the increase in performance was noticeable right off the gate. We've documented the whole process and will be sharing with our audience in the coming days. Check us out again when we do!

[@steveclark8480]

go MHD way cheaper and way easier to set up

[@jkg9829]

New subscriber. Great video and looking forward to this series

[@DigitalDissident]

I got a 2012 but it has the LCI trim. I just did my OFHG at 90,000km & replaced it with a mosselmann thermostat & longer lasting silicone gasket. Oil temps are 10 degrees cooler just from that thermostat alone. I run Stage 1+ & havent had any real issues. Only bolt on I don't have is downpipes.

[@repliica9204]

This is such a good video for a guy relatively new to the car scene. Just got an n55 135i, and this video is very helpful and informative.

[@drivewrenchrepeat]

Comments like this make all the time and effort worthwhile for us, thank you! We have videos on how to DIY certain maintenance items. When it's time for you to knock any of those out, check them out! More maintenance videos coming up soon as well.

[@repliica9204]

@@drivewrenchrepeat Of course! Already viewed most of your DIY videos haha. Looking forward to the new ones. You guys will certainly become a much bigger channel within the next year. Good luck

[@alexandersuico5246]

Excited to binge this whole series. New proud owner of an M Sport 135i. Mine is a N54 but I’m sure many things will crossover.

[@drivewrenchrepeat]

Congrats on the new 135i! Fantastic car whether it's N54 or 55. Tons of crossovers for sure. I would just make sure that the parts you order are for N54 as opposed to 55. Most parts are shared across both engines, but some are unique for the specific motor.

[@OddjobBond007]

Awesome video! I have a 2009 128i Sport. I'm interested to see how this 135i will progress!

[@1Stock_35]

Just earned a subscriber!!!! Appreciate for this video!!! So simple n love how you typed notes on the screen!! Just got my 2012 135i n this is going to help on what to look out for‼️

[@drivewrenchrepeat]

Glad it was helpful!

[@seanclancy9746]

I have a 2012 and it overheated due to failing water pump on I-95 with no warning at 40,000 miles 🥲 still a good car though

[@andygarcia2266]

getting my dct transmission replaced with only 50k original miles on mine :(:

[@davidprice8333]

@@andygarcia2266how did that go anyways to avoid this ?

[@michaelmurphy4451]

Just came across your channel as I’m planning on getting a 135i in the near future with the N55 motor. I haven’t driven one yet due to Australian regulations on younger drivers but I did have a 123d loved that car super smooth well balanced and excellent feedback in the steering and chassis feel. Regret selling that car every day so once I’m allowed to get a fast car I’m jumping onto 135i and get everything all nice and balanced. Upgrade the parts especially in the reliability, cooling and the handling areas of the car and the standard Bolt on exhaust system with dyno tune or reputable flash tune to get it a healthy number at the mid-high 300’s without putting to much stress on the motor as for decent reliability the regular upkeep on the maintenance.

[@drivewrenchrepeat]

Glad you stopped by the channel! For all the stuff that you have in mind for the eventual 135i you’re planning on getting, our channel is perfect for you. Hope you find us helpful.

[@t.c904]

With MHD Stage 2+ and these Mods its a fast car. Have the same options on my 135i. But i think the M2 Comp. should be a little bit faster ;)

[@danvdan121]

I have full bolt ons on my 135i n55 with a mhd stage 2+ 3.5 catless downpipe Full racing exhaust Cold air intake Upgraded radiator 5" intercooler Hot and cold side charge pipe full metal water pump Replaced all my hoses I'm telling you right now You have to change the blushings upgrade those And you're going to have a problem with your driver rear axle if it's stock it's going to break It can't handle the power Because you don't have a limited slip differential I highly suggest to get an LSD I bought some G force axles That alone is gonna run you around 2150 Also upgrade the suspension and the arms The LSD is gonna run between 2000 to 2600 Also if your car has that many miles replace the rod bearings in the engine too I've already replaced almost every Maintenance thing and I just reached a 100k miles I'm still not done probably gonna throw another 7 to 8K into performance

[@brianearl7358]

the e 82 135 m sport / is a must buy . 306 bhp same in torque . acceleration is savage . i love it had mine 4 years / its seriously quick car / they are going to go up in value / so nows the time to buy a performance bargain / 6 speed manuel close ratio box / m 3 6 pot calipers at front / im amaxed at its 0 to 160 km/hr in 11 .7 seconds. yes 11.7 secs love this car to bits / rest my case

[@drivewrenchrepeat]

It is a performance bargain for sure

[@DigitalDissident]

Im interested in a close up that shows how the rear mud guards were fitted because finding ones that fit on the E82 is difficult

[@drivewrenchrepeat]

Hey there, we do have a close up shot of the rear mud guards. Aiden did mention how rare those are, but I didn't have a place to include it in this video. We'll create a short video that shows the mud guard with few commentary.

[@thingsforfree27]

I want a splash guard for the 135i 😢

[@kris24_lawson]

What an amazing video, makes me want to trade in my E82 120d for a 135i 😅

[@joshdominguez341]

The better option quite frankly

[@TheBeastgp]

I have an n54 135i…… stick internals and stock turbos and I smash any stock M2, M4, M5…….

[@sswany_]

Are you concerned with rod bearings on this car considering higher mileage? I just bought a 135i and I’m super paranoid and I have low miles

[@drivewrenchrepeat]

Hey Sswany, not at all. The rod bearings failure on the 135i are super rare. Drop the paranoia! 🤟

[@kmassiah6221]

Hey man I just discovered your channel and I subbed I love the content I have a 2011 135 as well and I'm actually about to go full bolt on I have all the mods you listed but I have a CTS downpipe 3 and 1/2 inch stock exhaust I have the burger Motorsports intake and charge pipe ARM Motorsports 7 and 1/2 in front mount intercooler with The upgraded hoses new thermostat expansion pack with Burger Motorsports baffle oil catch can upgraded the water pump and added snow performance stage 3 water and methanol kit , I am wanting to upgrade the fuel pump next I just bought a brand new one but not an upgraded one EBC blue stuff brake pads and rotors drilled and slotted stop tech steel brake lines changed the coolant flange to a aluminum a dinan throttle booster, still waiting to order the MHD

[@drivewrenchrepeat]

Thanks for subbing! Looks like you’re all ready go for a FBO. Hope you find the series helpful 👍🏻

[@kmassiah6221]

@@drivewrenchrepeat so far I do ,I like how in depth you go about things,keep up the badass work

[@natnice2574]

Is the rod bearing failure in the 135i N55 a big problem?

[@drivewrenchrepeat]

Hey Natnice, rod bearing failures in N55 are extremely uncommon 👍🏻

[@natnice2574]

@@drivewrenchrepeat ohh good to know, planning on buying a E82. Great vid btw

[@t.c904]

@@natnice2574 think the maintenance is the key. Change Oil every 5 - 8tkm and warm up the engine... at all the n55 is really reliable

[@mohammedsuhailsheik691]

The exhaust setup on this car sounds amazing, any idea what exhaust is on??

[@drivewrenchrepeat]

@mohammedsuhailsheik691 At the time of filming, the car had Berk Tech Catback Exhaust, Burger Tuning Intake, and Cobb Tuning Charge Pipe

[@pdpmcon]

How fast can it go from south jersey to exit 9 on the turnpike? 130, 140?

[@aidenjoo7262]

Probably 30min! 😂

[@jose-uj5kz]

Video should be called shitting in the 135i 😭😭😭

[@mamaulanfarhanmolok4282]

Okay dislike bcs n55