[m1bjr]

Originally Posted by JamJay

Indeed . I love it, so much more ME than the 3-Series was, I always felt too young to have that car but I was in love with the engine, that was the trouble. For some odd reason I overlooked the 135i, I don't know why because it's fantastic. I wouldn't say that quality was down on the 3-Series at all, the thing is loaded and is just as well built. It just some how feels 'younger' & fresh inside rather than the somewhat refined and classy feel of the 3-Series. Obviously handling is better, acceleration is quicker, turning is sharper but then it's a much smaller car, shorter wheel base, tigher suspension & with the same engine. All boxes ticked really and TBH the ultimate N54 car would have to be the 1M IMO, I don't think a 3er would ever trump it...M3 excluded.

I'm yet to try the COBB so who knows, it's plenty quick as it is and with a tune it'll surely be an M3 match/beater in a straight line.

Wait until the 'new' 135i appears.
Now that is a car I would buy in a heartbeat.
The F20 is streets ahead, but the current 125i even with a tune is only 265bhp or so.
Just not enough in such a heavy chassis.
Waiting

IKWYM about the 1'er though.
It was the first BMW I tested, a 135i coupe in orange.
But I couldnt get on with the cramped pedal box in the manual and found a 3er right after.
I'll agree its not as nimble in comparison, similar weight and all so cant quite finger why it feels so much better...

[doughboy]

Originally Posted by m1bjr

Wait until the 'new' 135i appears.
Now that is a car I would buy in a heartbeat.

what - this one?

http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/index/M13...tSource=topnav

[m1bjr]

Originally Posted by doughboy

what - this one?

http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/index/M13...tSource=topnav

Yup.

If you havent yet tried the new 1er or 3er, you are in for a pleasant surprise

[ss134]

Originally Posted by carl_d

Yes, all checked many times by dealer and all fine but sadly its been like it since new 18 months ago! Run's on Michlein RFT's and tyres pressures set to spec (2.3 and 2.7 bar when cold in morning). The dealer and I have no ideas left

I would say it bump steers (follows every small dip the the road) and rear is camber sensitive. General, the car feels off-square like it does not track straight. Very very odd.

After lots of experimentation on my E90 335i i found that 2.2F and 2.4R (cold) gave me the most plated feeling at high speeds - sounds like you may have another problem but i would still try out the pressures above - the car will feel better.