[{"id": 7178619, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone! Very excited for my first BAT listing. I acquired this example of the 135i after an extensive search. While performing your due diligence, consider Googling JZW 135i. John Williams with JZW tuning was well-regarded in forums for his work in tuning Saab engines. When Saab became defunct, he directed his attention to BMW and the N54 engine; if you know, you know. \r\nMy attraction to the car was being able to get close to 1M performance at a fraction of the price. During my stewardship with the car, it has been a blast to drive. Good luck to all who are interested.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635363816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7179432, "authorName": "pelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pelle/", "bidAmount": 1550, "content": "$1,550 bid placed by pelle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635366587, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7180897, "authorName": "TacoTrimmer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tacotrimmer/", "bidAmount": 1650, "content": "$1,650 bid placed by TacoTrimmer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635373330, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7181032, "authorName": "MarcelPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelpayne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bidplacedby: So far a nice looking car that you have here. Black over black is always a nice combination. I have a couple questions that came up when I went through your listing. I hope you don't mind if I just list them up here:\n\nDespite your listing, this car does not have heated seats/cold weather package. Can you confirm that?\nWhat happened to the front cover of the towing hook? Is that included?\nThe reflector/light in the trunk is broken, are you planing on replacing that prior to the sale?\nAny hardware modifications installed on that car? I can see some intercooler piping? (Pic 120)\nIs it possible to set the tune back to OEM?\nWhy are you selling the car after less then a year? Seams to be a trend on this car xD\nAny typical services performed that you know of? (Water pump, spark plugs,...)\n\nThanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635375775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7181098, "authorName": "pelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pelle/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by pelle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635376290, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7181345, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MarcelPayne Correct, no heated or cold seats as an option. \r\nThe towing hook wasn't included when I bought it so I can't speak as to what happened to it.\r\n I did make sure the photographer showed all blemishes/warts and all. While operational, the reflector light does have a crack in it. While it didn't bother me, I understand the winning bidder may want it sorted. I'll try to get pricing on a replacement during the week. \r\n\r\nYou have a good eye, the intercooler and downpipes are after market. From what I can tell, the turbo, driveshaft, rear subrame stiffening, struts and springs are all factory.\r\n\r\nIt can easily be set back to an OEM state of tune. I don't know why somebody would want it back to factory as both horsepower and torque gains are substantial. It's worth noting that Mofab uses an SAE Dyno so results will be consistent - even account for elevation here in Parker, CO - with wherever you may be.\r\n\r\nAgain the car is a blast to drive! I only have a 3-car garage. This was my fun car. I have an early order on a Rivian truck so making space. I also have an SUV as a daily and an AMG Merc.\r\n\r\nWith respect to services. I immediately dumped a couple grand into it upon taking ownership. According to the party I bought it from, JZW performed their work on it around 20k miles. I don't know that anything with water or hpfp would have been done at that time. I haven't done spark plugs.\r\n\r\nThanks for your interest.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635380113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7181441, "authorName": "Amgcarman34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amgcarman34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I purchased this car a few years ago from John Williams the owner of JZW tuning. He and Harvey who is the owner of the Boost Creep here in Longmont built and tuned this car. I sold it to the selling party a while back. The car was built for performance and reliability. John was an amazing guy who put everything into this car to promote his business. He ran into some health problems and sold the car to me. This truly is an amazing car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635381456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7181491, "authorName": "MarcelPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelpayne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bidplacedby: I appreciate the quick and honest response. You did a good job with highlighting all the details. \nDo you know which intercooler and downpipe are installed? Catless downpipe? Important for everyone who has to get an emissions test done.\nCan you set it back with a device you have or does the tuner have to do that? I'm asking, because I would want to make 500hp on the car in the first step and would go the more popular way of JB4 and MHD back-end flash. And after a while maybe going single turbo and 700hp. Every information I can get before I buy a car that is tuned already the better it is.\n\nIf you can get a list of what has been done and which part have been installed, you would definitely win at least one serious bidder in me.\n\n@amgcarman34 thx for reaching out and giving us your infos as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635382042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7181557, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MarcelPayne I'm happy to answer your questions because the BAT community is sharp and would likely have similar questions. To give you a little background info; this is my first BMW. Goal for me was to find a fun, lightweight, 3-pedal car. I looked at 1Ms, 911s and the usual suspects. My knowledge on BMWs doesn't go much beyond put the gas in to make it go.\r\nThis had a great story, was easy to research (again google JZW 135 i and this is the car). and had the benefit of being local. I looked at the N52/N54 and saw their potential. The check-engine light wasn't on so I was sold.\r\n\r\nI don't know which intercooler was installed. Going off photos ETS, but that offers limited help. From what grease monkeys have told me during my ownership, the downpipes are catless. If you have an interest in changing the ECU, they would be the ones to set it to stock - give you a baseline - and you go from there, or that is how I understand it, anyways. Unfortunately, there isn't a build sheet with any harware or software. JB4 and MHD are Greek to me...but I like the way you think.\r\n\r\nAs it sits, this car delivers 1M performance without the 1M price tag.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635382885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7181797, "authorName": "MarcelPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelpayne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bidplacedby: Thanks again for the insight. I will keep an eye on this car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635386182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7181979, "authorName": "Pat-E-O", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pat-e-o/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by Pat-E-O", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635388895, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7182524, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car is not equipped with the cold weather package, as previously reported. The listing has been amended accordingly. We apologize for the confusion.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635420999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7184693, "authorName": "Ghiblicup97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ghiblicup97/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bidplacedby: I was looking for service info on your car and appreciate service records don't always get transferred with ownership. \r\nI did see your oil change noted in the BaT write up and read your comment re. spending some money maintaining the car - could you add any detail on your work performed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635444042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7184789, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ghiblicup97 Certainly, I\u2019ll get to my records later today with the details. Thank you for your interest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635444419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7185015, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First record was for alignment, tire rotation, spark plugs and air filter replacement.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635445268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7186268, "authorName": "jeep4fun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeep4fun/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by jeep4fun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635450089, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7187116, "authorName": "Pat-E-O", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pat-e-o/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Pat-E-O", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635453797, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7188693, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MarcelPayne 3rd brake light ordered and should arrive by Friday 11/5.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635459664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7188907, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ghiblicup97 Thank you for your patience. Other service records include: replacing front pads, rotors and sensors. diagnosing replacing and encoding adaptive headlight module. OEM replacemnt headlight. Removal and replacement of tpm sensor. Instaling exhaust hanger. Power flushing brake system/brake fluid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635462755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7190012, "authorName": "cwood13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwood13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a love-hate relationship with my 08 135 6-speed Msport sedan. On the one hand it is the finest driving light sport sedan I have ever driven, period. The torque equals the HP, and it will pull from nothing and then rev like it was NA. Brakes and wheels are massive, steering tight. Close ratio gearbox perfect. It is quick and nimble and I could go on and on. On the other hand in the last 40thous miles (85k now) It has required water pump, header tank, coil packs, traction control fix, tire pressure sensors, badges, 3d brake light, and clutch bushing. It cost a $100 to just get the alternator reprogrammed after you change the battery yourself. It leaks from several places, has dead pixels in the radio, and noise in the ac-heat blower. Service requirements are way more like my DB7 than the neighbors Lexus. Driving experience though superior to both. Keeping it because its do good. Probably my last BMW because its so bad.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635481125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7190678, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cwood13 I completely appreciate those sentiments. I love the hydraulic steering, offers all the feedback a purist could ask for. The clutch feel is in the sweet spot of not too light, not too heavy. The balance between ride and handling - even on stock run-flats - is unlike any other car I\u2019ve driven.\r\n\r\nThe best attribute to this car is that under 3k-3500 rpm, is very docile. Nobody is really home at it is easy to just putter around in The anti- Hellcat in that it won\u2019t beat you up in stop-and-go lurching off the line or biting to a stop from 0-5 miles/hr. From 3500-6500 rpm the surge of power is unreal. 3rd gear is my favorite. From 4th or 5th drop to 3rd, blink, and just wow.\r\n\r\nThe message boards prepared me for coil packs, hpfp, and the other bank-breaking issues likely to come from BMW ownership. I had to weigh that with the mileage and the understanding that JZW went over it at 20k miles. To date, nothing major has crept up, but it\u2019s a matter of when and not if\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635514645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7190886, "authorName": "jeep4fun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeep4fun/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by jeep4fun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635517161, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7190899, "authorName": "Pat-E-O", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pat-e-o/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Pat-E-O", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635517330, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7191001, "authorName": "ABelluomini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abelluomini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The N54 is a monster, and although it requires a bit more maintenance, many common issues are well documented and once they are taken care of you should be good to go. \r\n\r\nI have the N55 in my 135i and love it, but would have been ok with an earlier model and the N54. As with anything, proper maintenance is key. Even stock these cars rip! New owner is going to love it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635518546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7191978, "authorName": "cwood13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwood13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even considering my comments the value proposition is debatable at 25grand, not now. An absolute no brainer at many multiples of the current bid. If the bargain hunters don\u2019t show up to bid soon I may under with another, and much nicer, one. LOL", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635528000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7192462, "authorName": "jeep4fun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeep4fun/", "bidAmount": 3750, "content": "$3,750 bid placed by jeep4fun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635531414, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7192466, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cwood13 Treat yourself; you deserve it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635531453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7194877, "authorName": "Pat-E-O", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pat-e-o/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Pat-E-O", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635541440, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7195615, "authorName": "E46M3ZCP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e46m3zcp/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by E46M3ZCP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635544300, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7195765, "authorName": "Pat-E-O", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pat-e-o/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Pat-E-O", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635544796, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7196002, "authorName": "E46M3ZCP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e46m3zcp/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by E46M3ZCP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635548322, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7197310, "authorName": "Pat-E-O", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pat-e-o/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by Pat-E-O", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635598729, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7197819, "authorName": "E46M3ZCP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e46m3zcp/", "bidAmount": 9999, "content": "$9,999 bid placed by E46M3ZCP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635606294, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7201399, "authorName": "Pat-E-O", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pat-e-o/", "bidAmount": 10099, "content": "$10,099 bid placed by Pat-E-O", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635646037, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7202032, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635687902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7211635, "authorName": "Passtime221", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/passtime221/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Common problems include turbos and waste gate actuators. Have the turbos been replaced or the waste gate actuators been rebuilt? Thanks much, looks like it has been well maintained.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635810548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7211836, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@passtime221 Thank you for your interest. The issues you have mentioned have not been replaced under my ownership.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635813227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7218478, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A start-up video has been added.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635896020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7218925, "authorName": "MarcelPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelpayne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, I hope you didn't cold start the car like that all the time... What was that 6k+ RPM?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635902442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7218956, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MarcelPayne Haha, no. Just wanted you to hear the music. Good ear, idle to 3k, 4,500 and 6k.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635902932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220331, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great news. The new replacement 3rd brake light arrived early.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635950044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220697, "authorName": "Benbimmer1218", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benbimmer1218/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you post some more detailed images of the front bumper, it appears to be pretty scratched up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635954618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220822, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Benbimmer1218 I'll work on it now. The photos are a little saturated. I wanted the photographer to show all the warts. In person, maybe you would think not nearly as noticeable.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635955928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220830, "authorName": "MarcelPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelpayne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Benbimmer1218 Try picture 27.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635955983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220865, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635956260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220867, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some I know these are hot garbage with the back-lighting but wanted to get something up quickly. I'll move the car in the driveway and snap a few more.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635956299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220873, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "*So I know...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635956344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220941, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635957117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220977, "authorName": "E.Murray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e.murray/", "bidAmount": 10349, "content": "$10,349 bid placed by E.Murray", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635957487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7221094, "authorName": "MG63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mg63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Read through the rest of the comments, but not sure if it was answered. \r\n\r\nWill this car pass an emissions test as is?\r\n\r\nThanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635958775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221518, "authorName": "Benbimmer1218", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benbimmer1218/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MarcelPayne\r\n@bidplacedby\r\nThank you for the photos. And good eye I must have missed that photo.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635962143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221630, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MG63 Yes, it will pass emissions.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635962574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221738, "authorName": "MarcelPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelpayne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How do you pass emission tests with a catless downpipe?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635963024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221791, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not only did it pass, the previous owner had it pass with tags, as well. I'd run and get a test done today but will not be able to with the auction closing inside of 3 hours.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635963249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221980, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Benbimmer1218 The most recent emissions test from December 2020. Passed with flying colors. :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635964080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221999, "authorName": "GneissProspekt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gneissprospekt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My guess would be that downpipes are actually catted. I have tried to pass CO emissions with catless downpipes extensively, and have never been able to pull it off.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635964146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7222012, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GneissProspekt You may very well be correct.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635964246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7222452, "authorName": "mikesu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikesu/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by mikesu", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635966055, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7222474, "authorName": "vitniki", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitniki/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by vitniki", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635966143, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7223209, "authorName": "zenkimmie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenkimmie/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by zenkimmie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635969413, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7223510, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somebody asked about pedal photos with my shoe for scale. Enjoy!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635970680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7223545, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oops, size 10 for reference.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635970868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7223571, "authorName": "Cbmance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbmance/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by Cbmance", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635970956, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7223725, "authorName": "Bellerto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bellerto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOL... the heel & toe photos are a first on BAT, for me at least :) Love this car. GLWS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635971566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7223734, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bellerto Thank you, sir.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635971607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7223740, "authorName": "Bellerto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bellerto/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by Bellerto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635971630, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7223742, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bellerto I must admit, when I woke up this morning, that was the last thing I thought I would end up doing today.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635971649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7223753, "authorName": "Cbmance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbmance/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by Cbmance", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635971729, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7223787, "authorName": "dastick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dastick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bellerto these cars heel toe excellent. I've never done it in Guccis's but appears to work with them also!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635971946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7223789, "authorName": "ModMINI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modmini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "135i - great car. I have same in space gray metallic with M sport and slightly different options. I converted mine from automatic to manual- this car absolutely must be manual to truly enjoy. \r\nMy biggest peeve was front end push/understeer - this is correctable with E90 m3 sway bars front+rear, M3 torsion arms/control arms, a decent set of coilovers and a good alignment, putting the car into Fake 1M territory. (That's what I call mine, tongue in cheek... :P ) \r\n\r\n Good luck bidders.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635971954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7223806, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bellerto @dastick I'm usually in a pair of Vans. These were just used for scale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635972060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7223818, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ModMINI If the auction doesn't go as planned, I may have to try this set up. I found the car to be pretty well balanced and would goose the throttle under mild understeer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635972159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7223823, "authorName": "AMG_0405", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amg_0405/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by AMG_0405", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635972181, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7223840, "authorName": "ModMINI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modmini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I usually drive set up MINI Coopers and was frustrated by the understeer. The MINI still out handles the fake 1M in corners every time, but I can get the car to rotate effortlessly and it is a hoot to drive. (Note - also probably should put a LSD to be able to keep traction under throttle. I did with the manual swap)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635972296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7223901, "authorName": "Lewhnh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewhnh/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Lewhnh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635972666, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7223902, "authorName": "AMG-Enthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amg-enthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely one", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635972672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7223911, "authorName": "Cbmance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbmance/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Cbmance", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635972696, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7223970, "authorName": "Lewhnh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewhnh/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Lewhnh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973021, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7223982, "authorName": "E.Murray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e.murray/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by E.Murray", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973097, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7223984, "authorName": "MarcelPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelpayne/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by MarcelPayne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973104, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7223987, "authorName": "Cbmance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbmance/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by Cbmance", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973112, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7223990, "authorName": "E.Murray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e.murray/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by E.Murray", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973121, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7223997, "authorName": "Lewhnh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewhnh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wondered where @marcelpayne was.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635973140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7223999, "authorName": "MarcelPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelpayne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here I am xD", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635973155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7224000, "authorName": "MarcelPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelpayne/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by MarcelPayne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973168, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7224004, "authorName": "E.Murray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e.murray/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by E.Murray", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973183, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7224006, "authorName": "MarcelPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelpayne/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by MarcelPayne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973192, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7224010, "authorName": "E.Murray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e.murray/", "bidAmount": 17750, "content": "$17,750 bid placed by E.Murray", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973203, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7224013, "authorName": "MarcelPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelpayne/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by MarcelPayne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973211, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7224023, "authorName": "BlakeD1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blaked1/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by BlakeD1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973254, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7224026, "authorName": "MarcelPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelpayne/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by MarcelPayne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973269, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7224032, "authorName": "BlakeD1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blaked1/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by BlakeD1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973299, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7224036, "authorName": "MarcelPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelpayne/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by MarcelPayne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973310, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7224037, "authorName": "E.Murray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e.murray/", "bidAmount": 19250, "content": "$19,250 bid placed by E.Murray", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973321, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7224044, "authorName": "MarcelPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelpayne/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by MarcelPayne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973332, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7224060, "authorName": "E.Murray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e.murray/", "bidAmount": 19750, "content": "$19,750 bid placed by E.Murray", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973393, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7224062, "authorName": "MarcelPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelpayne/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by MarcelPayne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973402, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7224067, "authorName": "E.Murray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e.murray/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by E.Murray", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973437, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7224070, "authorName": "EBIBP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebibp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Need a knock out bid", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635973466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7224076, "authorName": "MarcelPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelpayne/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by MarcelPayne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973522, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7224081, "authorName": "E.Murray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e.murray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All yours!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635973550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7224094, "authorName": "Lewhnh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewhnh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7224102, "authorName": "MarcelPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelpayne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/3/21 for $20,500 to MarcelPayne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973642, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 7224108, "authorName": "Bidplacedby (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidplacedby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well played, Mr. Payne. Thank you to all.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635973673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7224111, "authorName": "Lewhnh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewhnh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats - great looking car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635973684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7224112, "authorName": "DaveyJones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveyjones/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @marcelpayne the 1 series is such a fun experience with a 6 speed. Well bought.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635973685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7224117, "authorName": "MarcelPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelpayne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@E.Murray why did you have to push me out of my comfort zone xD thx everyone", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1635973707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7224124, "authorName": "AMG_0405", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amg_0405/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7224134, "authorName": "Lewhnh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewhnh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ModMINI - how hard was the manual transmission conversion? Would like to do that with my 2013 X1-35. Manual not an option on that", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7224180, "authorName": "E.Murray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e.murray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MarcelPayne You're killin' me Smalls... Looks like way too much fun. I've dreamed of that exact car for years. One day, it will be mine! Enjoy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635974035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7224235, "authorName": "ModMINI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modmini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I followed an e90 conversion video by Vehicular DIY on Youtube (unsure if can share URLs in comments - pls google it) - the e82 wiring/software and mostly all mechanical steps were identical. I was able to use the drive shaft from the N54 automatic transmission, if I recall. (My car is n54). I also swapped to manual LSD and axles and no problems there.\n\nI doubt you will be able to do a swap for a car that did not have that option in at least one world market. The software won't be there.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635974392, "type": "comment"}]