My 135i Diet

eric@helix · 02-27-2012, 10:44 AM

We made one big mistake when buying the Helix shop car:

We opted against the sport package, thinking that all the sport bits would be upgraded anyway. So when the car came, it came with beautiful Boston Coral Red leather seats that were automatic and non sport. Big mistake. They are not comfortable, don't support you laterally, and sit way to high. It was really the only complaint that I have had about the car. Well, here's the solution:

A complete 1M interior! Manual sport seats! And to further turn this car into a hybrid 135i/1M, we're going to figure out how to fit this in the car as well:

It'll replace our Riss Racing cat-back (which will be for sale, if anyone is interested). The challenge is to fit it into the 135i rear valance. I'll weigh the seats and report on the savings...

135IS · 02-27-2012, 10:46 AM

BFD99 · 02-27-2012, 10:48 AM

Nice!

adam135aoc · 02-27-2012, 10:53 AM

Looks great! Always opt for more sporty and bolstered seats

the1andonly · 02-27-2012, 01:30 PM

How much were those...do they fit in a 128?

cooler2442 · 02-27-2012, 01:36 PM

Let us know if you some how are able to fit that 1M exhaust because I have access to quite a few 1M exhausts but never picked one up since attempting to fit that would be a huge pain.

2012_135i · 02-27-2012, 01:43 PM

Love the 1M manual sport seats. I'd much rather have them than the power sort seats in my 135i. How did you order them and how much did they cost?

Focusedintntions · 02-27-2012, 02:10 PM

Why would you want to swap the 1m seats in for your sports seats?? They're the same seat but have orange stitching....

J0E · 02-27-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Focusedintntions

Why would you want to swap the 1m seats in for your sports seats?? They're the same seat but have orange stitching....

Reading is fun.

JefryHorizon · 02-27-2012, 03:35 PM

Have you had a chance to weight in the 1M sport seats? curious on the weight savings opposed to bucket seats. (If any that is...)

eric@helix · 02-28-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cooler2442

Let us know if you some how are able to fit that 1M exhaust because I have access to quite a few 1M exhausts but never picked one up since attempting to fit that would be a huge pain.

I'll let you know. It at least will require a careful cut of the valance.

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Have you had a chance to weight in the 1M sport seats? curious on the weight savings opposed to bucket seats. (If any that is...)

I'll do that in a few minutes...

eric@helix · 02-28-2012, 11:36 AM

The total weight savings from auto to manual seats is...wait for it...ONE POUND per seat! I'm sure the butt dyno will be pegged after this modification

. Maybe I should change the title of this thread.

The good news is that the seats are way more comfortable, supportive, and I can get them in a position that I want. I'll snap a couple of pics later.

Focusedintntions · 02-28-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by J0E

Reading is fun.

Ah yes...now i see...didn't have the sport seats before...homer moment haha...hard reading on an iphone sometimes

Venom · 03-01-2012, 12:54 PM

I am waiting on the 1M exhaust on the 135i.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric@helix

The total weight savings from auto to manual seats is...wait for it...ONE POUND per seat! I'm sure the butt dyno will be pegged after this modification

. Maybe I should change the title of this thread.

The good news is that the seats are way more comfortable, supportive, and I can get them in a position that I want. I'll snap a couple of pics later.

Dodo · 03-02-2012, 09:37 AM

So you saved about 2 pounds on the seats... how much more does the ///M exhaust weigh?

This is shaping up to be my kind of diet:

"Can I get that with a Diet Coke? Oh, and a large order of fries!"

Kidding of course, but I had to say it.

eric@helix · 03-02-2012, 09:42 AM

I'll have to pull out a stock exhaust to compare the weight difference. It'll be more substantial than the seats. The 1M has a unique battery box and evaporative emissions control unit that fit the lateral muffler of the 1M. I've got the word out to find a box so I can fit the exhaust, but it may take a while. There's not a standard listing for it with BMW parts. I pulled the rear valance and splash guards to see if we could sneak the 1M exhaust in the 135i bodywork, but no love. Not even close.

Just1 · 03-02-2012, 11:06 PM

Wow i like the seat but only 2 pounds saving? But the exhaust look like alot of work, i rather just buy aftermarket and call it a day, beside aftermarket exhaust will weight less than stocker anyway. But people like challenge and make thing unique so good luck.

fusion01 · 03-08-2012, 05:35 PM

Could you please be so kind as to tell me what those black splitters are on the lower valance? I need those

eric@helix · 03-12-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fusion01

Could you please be so kind as to tell me what those black splitters are on the lower valance? I need those

Yessir. Those are stock. I just left them un-wrapped when I vinyled my car. It does make them pop a bit more

fusion01 · 03-13-2012, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by eric@helix

Yessir. Those are stock. I just left them un-wrapped when I vinyled my car. It does make them pop a bit more

Can we get any more photos of the car, and if possible not just within the same interior space?

fun2drv · 03-13-2012, 06:04 AM

You are looking for weight savings and you "vinyled" the car????

eric@helix · 03-20-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by fun2drv

You are looking for weight savings and you "vinyled" the car????

Ooooh, a stickler! If you read the first post, I did it for the sport seats, but was curious about the weight savings. I would guess the vinyl gained me 10 lbs at most, probably less.

Here's an outdoor shot of a piece of the car with two 1Ms.

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eric@helix 210 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 01 M Coupe, 08 135i, '12 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	My 135i Diet We made one big mistake when buying the Helix shop car: We opted against the sport package, thinking that all the sport bits would be upgraded anyway. So when the car came, it came with beautiful Boston Coral Red leather seats that were automatic and non sport. Big mistake. They are not comfortable, don't support you laterally, and sit way to high. It was really the only complaint that I have had about the car. Well, here's the solution: A complete 1M interior! Manual sport seats! And to further turn this car into a hybrid 135i/1M, we're going to figure out how to fit this in the car as well: It'll replace our Riss Racing cat-back (which will be for sale, if anyone is interested). The challenge is to fit it into the 135i rear valance. I'll weigh the seats and report on the savings...
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2012_135i Lieutenant 38 Rep 469 Posts Drives: 2012 135i, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii iTrader: (0)	Love the 1M manual sport seats. I'd much rather have them than the power sort seats in my 135i. How did you order them and how much did they cost? __________________ 2012 135i M-Sport
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Focusedintntions Colonel 107 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Why would you want to swap the 1m seats in for your sports seats?? They're the same seat but have orange stitching.... __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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02-28-2012, 11:36 AM	#12
eric@helix 210 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 01 M Coupe, 08 135i, '12 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Whelp, that's disappointing The total weight savings from auto to manual seats is...wait for it...ONE POUND per seat! I'm sure the butt dyno will be pegged after this modification. Maybe I should change the title of this thread. The good news is that the seats are way more comfortable, supportive, and I can get them in a position that I want. I'll snap a couple of pics later.
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Dodo Extinct 11 Rep 81 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	So you saved about 2 pounds on the seats... how much more does the ///M exhaust weigh? This is shaping up to be my kind of diet: "Can I get that with a Diet Coke? Oh, and a large order of fries!" Kidding of course, but I had to say it.
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eric@helix 210 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 01 M Coupe, 08 135i, '12 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	I'll have to pull out a stock exhaust to compare the weight difference. It'll be more substantial than the seats. The 1M has a unique battery box and evaporative emissions control unit that fit the lateral muffler of the 1M. I've got the word out to find a box so I can fit the exhaust, but it may take a while. There's not a standard listing for it with BMW parts. I pulled the rear valance and splash guards to see if we could sneak the 1M exhaust in the 135i bodywork, but no love. Not even close.
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Just1 Private First Class 2 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2012 135i M package Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NC iTrader: (1)	Wow i like the seat but only 2 pounds saving? But the exhaust look like alot of work, i rather just buy aftermarket and call it a day, beside aftermarket exhaust will weight less than stocker anyway. But people like challenge and make thing unique so good luck.
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03-13-2012, 06:04 AM	#21
fun2drv Lieutenant 262 Rep 561 Posts Drives: '23 M5 Comp Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Columbia, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M5 [10.00] 2023 BMW M5 [0.00]	You are looking for weight savings and you "vinyled" the car????
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