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- Phoenix, AZ
BMW M135i
Based off the BMW 120i '04
Painted in Bleu Metallise
The Recipe
GT Auto
Engine Rebuild
Chassis Restoration
Paint the wheels dark silver or grey
Tuning Parts
ECU Tuning
Stage 3 Engine Tuning
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Titanium Racing Exhaust
High RPM Turbo Kit
Fully Customizable Suspension
Clutch: Twin-Plate
Flywheel: Semi-Racing
Adjustable LSD
Carbon Drive Shaft
Fully Customizable Suspension
Sports Hard Tires
Ballast Amount: 170 kg
Ballast Position: 0
Power Level: 100.0%
Transmission
Top Speed: 143 mph
Final Gear: 3.077
1st: 4.714
2nd: 3.143
3rd: 2.106
4th: 1.667
5th: 1.298
6th: 1.000
LSD
Initial Torque: 10
Acceleration Sensitivity: 15
Braking Sensitivity: 5
Suspension
Ride Height: -19, -19
Spring Rate: 9.7, 10.5
Dampers (Extension): 6, 7
Dampers (Compression): 5, 6
Anti-Roll Bars: 3, 3
Camber Angle: 0.4, 0.6
Toe Angle: -0.05, 0.20
Brakes: 6, 7
Specs
Horsepower: 309 at 6900 RPM
Torque: 236 lb-ft at 6400 RPM
Weight: 1505 kg
Performance Points: 452
Comments:
This was an interesting tune to make because it was sort of a challenge, but it was a fun challenge, because the fully tuned 120i didn't quite stack up to the M135i's specs, but I made it work. Sure, it has eleven less horsepower than the real deal and the difference in torque is unmentionable and the 0 to 60 time is off by a few ticks, but it still feels like an extra special hot hatch, and that's where I think the real success is. Acceleration is quite brisk, though our example doesn't benefit from the twin turbos of the real thing, so there is some turbo lag, but once it gets it self together it storms down every straight you can throw at it.
Handling is another thing the M135i is good at. Whereas other hatchbacks meet a corner with plowing understeer, the Bimmer darts in and the rear steps out and carries you through in an exciting fashion. Of course, don't think you can sit there and let the computers do it for you, because if you do, the Bimmer will quickly revert to its natural position facing backwards, thanks to a short wheelbase wanting to twitch and dart rather than complete the turn, but thankfully you can correct it before it's too late. Surprisingly, the M135i really shines on normal roads, where it quietly squirts around town without much trouble, and effortlessly carves up slower-moving cars on the highway, which renders this a well-rounded hot hatch that's quirky in the way it handles thanks to the wheels that drive it, but can easily duo as comfortable transportation to and from the track.
Based off the BMW 120i '04
Painted in Bleu Metallise
The Recipe
GT Auto
Engine Rebuild
Chassis Restoration
Paint the wheels dark silver or grey
Tuning Parts
ECU Tuning
Stage 3 Engine Tuning
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Titanium Racing Exhaust
High RPM Turbo Kit
Fully Customizable Suspension
Clutch: Twin-Plate
Flywheel: Semi-Racing
Adjustable LSD
Carbon Drive Shaft
Fully Customizable Suspension
Sports Hard Tires
Ballast Amount: 170 kg
Ballast Position: 0
Power Level: 100.0%
Transmission
Top Speed: 143 mph
Final Gear: 3.077
1st: 4.714
2nd: 3.143
3rd: 2.106
4th: 1.667
5th: 1.298
6th: 1.000
LSD
Initial Torque: 10
Acceleration Sensitivity: 15
Braking Sensitivity: 5
Suspension
Ride Height: -19, -19
Spring Rate: 9.7, 10.5
Dampers (Extension): 6, 7
Dampers (Compression): 5, 6
Anti-Roll Bars: 3, 3
Camber Angle: 0.4, 0.6
Toe Angle: -0.05, 0.20
Brakes: 6, 7
Specs
Horsepower: 309 at 6900 RPM
Torque: 236 lb-ft at 6400 RPM
Weight: 1505 kg
Performance Points: 452
Comments:
This was an interesting tune to make because it was sort of a challenge, but it was a fun challenge, because the fully tuned 120i didn't quite stack up to the M135i's specs, but I made it work. Sure, it has eleven less horsepower than the real deal and the difference in torque is unmentionable and the 0 to 60 time is off by a few ticks, but it still feels like an extra special hot hatch, and that's where I think the real success is. Acceleration is quite brisk, though our example doesn't benefit from the twin turbos of the real thing, so there is some turbo lag, but once it gets it self together it storms down every straight you can throw at it.
Handling is another thing the M135i is good at. Whereas other hatchbacks meet a corner with plowing understeer, the Bimmer darts in and the rear steps out and carries you through in an exciting fashion. Of course, don't think you can sit there and let the computers do it for you, because if you do, the Bimmer will quickly revert to its natural position facing backwards, thanks to a short wheelbase wanting to twitch and dart rather than complete the turn, but thankfully you can correct it before it's too late. Surprisingly, the M135i really shines on normal roads, where it quietly squirts around town without much trouble, and effortlessly carves up slower-moving cars on the highway, which renders this a well-rounded hot hatch that's quirky in the way it handles thanks to the wheels that drive it, but can easily duo as comfortable transportation to and from the track.
👍 Would this work on the 120d?
I only have a fully modified 330i :/. 
