Back in a "M" car (well almost...)

[rosino]

A few years after selling my V8 M3 to go back to rear engined precisions instruments.. I addeed something to the stable to day that brings me back to the clan..

I paid a deposit on a M135i... Daily driver Golf GTI went earlier this week and was not expecting to find a M-lite so quickly but what looked like a good car came about and I had to react quickly..

Black on black 5 door auto.

It has pretty much every toy I could wish for.. Pro Nav / Driver Comfort Package / PDC Front and Rear / Cruise Control / Visibility Package / Sun Protection Package / Windscreen with Green Shade Band / Adaptive M Sport Suspension / Model designation deletion / Electric Glass Sunroof / Exterior Folding and Auto Dimming Mirrors / Electric Front Seats with Driver Memory / Through Loading System / High Gloss Black Interior Trim / Headlight Washers / Harman Kardon Hi-Fi / Enhanced Bluetooth

....and the cherry on the cake... M Performance Limited Slip Differential.

Only thing it doesn't have is the MPE...

Car looks well cared for and ready for the commute duties she will tasked to. I think it begs to be lowered a little.. it really looks on stilts at the moment.. so Eibach Pro are in order..

Few pics. I will get proper delivery after the holidays.

[rosino]

steakandchips said:

Mods, please move this thread to the correct forum.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha.

Drove around a bit in the car. I have to say the power is there but could definitely do with a bit more steering feel. Strangely I think I prefer it in Sport both for steering and dampers. Which just feel too soft in comfort mode.

I think I will give a go to Eibach springs which get good reviews on forums. Not sure about stiffer ARB as its a massive labour intensive job and won't use the car in anger in any case...

Havent had much use of the LSD so far but will do for sure as soon as I find a decent open road.

Not planning to chip tune it. Think 320cv are plenty for the chassis...