Is spec and gearbox choice important? l | BMW M135i F20 Battle

[@CarNitty]

Which do you prefer? Auto or manual? Does spec matter to you? Let me know in the comments below! If you liked this video, make sure you like, comment, share and subscribe! Check out some of our other uploads too! 🖤 Please do checkout Shahzaibe if you want to see more of the manual M135i: instagram.com/shahzaibe1?

[@tackycomrade]

The thing that stands out for me with the ‘pov’ spec M135i is the instrument cluster. Just looks 2 decades older than it really is like you say 😂 but very interesting video 👍

[@CarNitty]

I saw a BMW M235i with the same idrive as the manual M135i in this video but they had the black panel display like my car. That was also a 2014 car. I think around 2014/2015, all cars got it as standard but previously, you needed the pro nav to get it. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@maxim913]

Only thing i would have wanted on mine is the harman kardon speakers, standard speakers are just bad. other then that been driving mine for 5 years now and still love it. Might go for a m2 or m140i soon tho

[@CarNitty]

The HK audio isn't that great either if I'm honest but that means the standard speakers really must be that bad I guess. I wonder if you can do some work to make it better like adding tweakers but if you've owned it for 5 years then I definitely think you should look at upgrading to a B58 or an M car!

[@maxim913]

@@CarNitty Yeah i tought about maybe upgrading the speakers. But i have a sportcat with m performance backbox, so the exhaust noise is all i need really xD

[@CarNitty]

Why else did you buy a straight 6, eh?

[@irlonewolf159]

I loved manual but iv just bought my 1st auto n 1st bmw allways said i would never buy bmw let alone go auto brought the 135i no plans on moddin thow its a diffent beast 2 my astra j vxr 280bhp thats for sure loving it

[@CarNitty]

The 135i is a bargain bin performance car. Hope you enjoy all it offers

[@tayyabsuarez4265]

Where/Who did the back box delete bro? where did you get the back box from

[@CarNitty]

I got it done at a place called FlowTech based in Chadwell Heath, Essex/London. They retained my stock tips and valves so it's perfect for daily driving - no drone. Much better alternative than buying a 2nd hand M performance backbox in my opinion

[@J4Z666]

LMAO thanks Nitty

[@CarNitty]

You're welcome Jase.

[@mikemaxwell7467]

Stage 1 map 390bhp and upgrade diff

[@CarNitty]

I don't think a stage 1 would take it to 390BHP on the N55. I believe it's around 360/370 but the diff would be a massive mod

[@mikemaxwell7467]

@@CarNitty Avon tuning got mine 390 rolling road. And yes looking at a scorpion now

[@CarNitty]

I'm honestly surprised you got 390 from a stage 1. I've reviewed a 335i E92 with N55 engine and it's got 390BHP on a stage 2+. I've just checked MHD Tuning website as that's who I would use and they've quoted 340BHP for my PWG but 360BHP for the EWG. I think they're being conservative but by only a little though and 390 is stage 2 on EWG

[@ridhaysingh821]

Who Neva use launch control that’s y 6secs

[@CarNitty]

These cars don't have any launch control. All you can do is brake boost in the auto or build revs and dumping the clutch in the manual

[@Saif0412]

@@CarNitty you'll have to use brake boost to get faster times.

[@CarNitty]

@@Saif0412 yep, I assume so. I didn't want to put strain on my gearbox so opted against it

[@cursedchild3639]

Manual always wins if you can drive

[@CarNitty]

Manual is incredible fun but the issue is if you have to daily drive it and you live in the city, it can become a chore and driving it loses its appeal in some sense