Jacko 2154 Report post Posted August 22, 2021 29 minutes ago, NZ_InFerno said: Yeah I thought those 130i total numbers were very low. There's 600 odd in the nzta database, would have thought the world wide total would be much higher. Do you know where else the 130i was available worldwide? Obviously there's the UK, Europe and Japan. UK didnt get that many (only have ~1000 still registered). 14000 seems like the right number, its just in NZ our fleet gets skewed by Japans ( I assume Japan would have been a pretty big market for expensive euro hatch backs in mid 2000s) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted August 24, 2021 Has anyone else noticed that around 2010 the 130i and 135i changed to hideous oversized door mirrors? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Blackie said: Has anyone else noticed that around 2010 the 130i and 135i changed to hideous oversized door mirrors? Yep, they call them "dumbo" mirrors. Also CCC -> CIC, (proper) Bluetooth as standard and the intro of the DCT box. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted August 24, 2021 I wonder if the older mirrors could be retrofitted? I'm not bothered about other features as I won't use them but those cricket bats are something of a show stopper. 🤔 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted August 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, Blackie said: I wonder if the older mirrors could be retrofitted? I'm not bothered about other features as I won't use them but those cricket bats are something of a show stopper. 🤔 It appears as if the change was 09/2009 and the newer units are not a direct swap: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part?id=UD52-EUR-10-2010-E87N-BMW-130i&mg=51&sg=07&diagId=51_7667&q=51167282089 But that could just be a coding issue. Older mirrors are a dime-a-dozen so it probably wouldn't be an expensive exercise to try out. You can probably also get aftermarket replacement mirror caps for the new ones, as I have for the old ones. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IainR 55 Report post Posted August 26, 2021 What tyre setups have you guys tried on the 130i? My 130i is in need of a set of rears and i know pretty much nothing about tyres! Current setup is Potenza RE003s all round. 215/45R18 on the front & 225/40R18 at the rear. Fronts seem to have loads of life so I'm currently looking at just replacing the rears. My assumption is that I should stick with the RE003s to match the fronts. Is this correct? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted August 26, 2021 18 minutes ago, IainR said: What tyre setups have you guys tried on the 130i? My 130i is in need of a set of rears and i know pretty much nothing about tyres! Current setup is Potenza RE003s all round. 215/45R18 on the front & 225/40R18 at the rear. Fronts seem to have loads of life so I'm currently looking at just replacing the rears. My assumption is that I should stick with the RE003s to match the fronts. Is this correct? I'm also using RE003's and for the first time. I'm quite impressed with them actually. F: 225/40/18, R: 255/35/18 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2154 Report post Posted August 26, 2021 Agreed bang for buck RE003s are pretty solid, there are definitely better tyres out there.. but not for the price point. Makes it hurt less when driving like a tool. Square setups definitely drive the best, but I doubt you'll notice much between 215/225. Id bang more of the same on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IainR 55 Report post Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) Nice! Cheers guys. I'd definitely like to have fatter tyres on the rear but that's purely for looks! I'll start looking at some prices for those 225s Edited August 26, 2021 by IainR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted August 26, 2021 tyre size totally depends on the wheel size though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gofaster 100 Report post Posted August 26, 2021 I use this site for reference on tyres and rim sizes https://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/tyre-equivalence-advice.html I personally run RE003's as well = on staggered rims with a little more power than a standard 130i Held up well on their first track day 😁 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted August 26, 2021 RE003 crew reporting in 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted August 27, 2021 225/40/18 and 255/35/18 Did have Roadstones now with Laufenn which are some Korean tyres. Cheap, quiet, and held up well at the track and at 200+ at the sprints. They have pretty good reviews. Going to replace the crap Bridgestone eagle f1s on the 200sx with these Laufenns. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2154 Report post Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) Has anyone actually gone and looked at this one? https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/3214279486?bof=PP3R3Ucc Its been up for awhile, but is very cheap and has some good bits (if in need of TLC) Wondering how bad it is in person, underneath the dealer slime. Edited August 28, 2021 by Jacko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorGasm 563 Report post Posted August 28, 2021 +1 for Laufenn LK03. As mentioned before they appear to be the old Hankook S1 Evo which are a solid tyre. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted September 1, 2021 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3245333146? Great paint colour, not too big a fan of the interior colour though 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 1, 2021 Just now, NZ_InFerno said: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3245333146? Great paint colour, not too big a fan of the interior colour though Yeah, saw that one and agree. I think that brown interior (with black plastics) would go great with that colour. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted September 1, 2021 1 minute ago, M3AN said: Yeah, saw that one and agree. I think that brown interior (with black plastics) would go great with that colour. 100%, bit like @Sammos interior would look mint 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IainR 55 Report post Posted September 1, 2021 https://www.trademe.co.nz/3246664034 Great looking car at a reasonable dealer price Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted September 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, IainR said: https://www.trademe.co.nz/3246664034 Great looking car at a reasonable dealer price Well optioned too. PDC, sunroof and is that a cruise stalk i spot? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 2, 2021 48 minutes ago, KwS said: ...and is that a cruise stalk i spot? Appears to be, yes... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 758 Report post Posted September 2, 2021 2 hours ago, IainR said: https://www.trademe.co.nz/3246664034 Great looking car at a reasonable dealer price Just needs rid of the Goodrides and we have a winner... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2154 Report post Posted September 2, 2021 Its missing the only option that matters 😛 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted September 2, 2021 3 hours ago, IainR said: https://www.trademe.co.nz/3246664034 Great looking car at a reasonable dealer price Singapore import with the Cruise Control? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted September 2, 2021 19 minutes ago, NZ_InFerno said: Singapore import with the Cruise Control? Carjam says Jap import Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
