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Project BMW 135i: Costume Change - Web Exclusive

Bmw 135I Stock 135I
Our stock 135i, with its distinctive... 
   
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Bmw 135I Stock 135I
Our stock 135i, with its distinctive front spoiler, waits for the new BMW Performance parts
Bmw 135I Our Front Spoier
Our front spoiler was supplied... 
   
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Bmw 135I Our Front Spoier
Our front spoiler was supplied with all the parts to add headlight washers to your 1-Series. This could be very expensive if you don't need them, so make sure you order the right parts
Bmw 135I Remove Four Pastic
Remove four plastic Torx screws... 
   
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Bmw 135I Remove Four Pastic
Remove four plastic Torx screws above the front grille and pull the rubber seal away from the headlights
Bmw 135I There Are Eleven
There are eleven 8mm bolts... 
   
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Bmw 135I There Are Eleven
There are eleven 8mm bolts under the spoiler to undo
Bmw 135I There Are Two Bolts
There are two bolts in each... 
   
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Bmw 135I There Are Two Bolts
There are two bolts in each wheel well to remove
Bmw 135I Gentley Lift
Gently lift the headlamp washer... 
   
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Bmw 135I Gentley Lift
Gently lift the headlamp washer cover, then unhook the cover from the nozzle underneath - it's held on by two tabs
Bmw 135I The Front Spoiler
The front spoiler should then... 
   
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Bmw 135I The Front Spoiler
The front spoiler should then be free to remove from the car, note the rubber seal remains on the grille but must be transferred to the new bumper
Bmw 135I Unclip The Kidney
Unclip the kidney grilles... 
   
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Bmw 135I Unclip The Kidney
Unclip the kidney grilles from behind the bumper by prising the tabs free
Bmw 135I Install The Supplied
Install the supplied ducts... 
   
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Bmw 135I Install The Supplied
Install the supplied ducts into the new BMW Performance bumper with the supplied clips and two push-rivets
Bmw 135I Front Grille
Front grille simply pushes... 
   
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Bmw 135I Front Grille
Front grille simply pushes on from behind
Bmw 135I The Grille Side
The grille side pieces were... 
   
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Bmw 135I The Grille Side
The grille side pieces were blank, allowing no air in and obstructing brake cooling. Turns out, they shouldn't be fitted on the 135i
Bmw 135I Out Shorter
Our shorter, stock bumper... 
   
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Bmw 135I Out Shorter
Our shorter, stock bumper support and the supplied engine shield adapter. The latter is required for the 128i. We decided to remove the stock part from under the car and use the new one to give more support
Bmw 135I New Adapter
To fit the new adapter, place... 
   
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Bmw 135I New Adapter
To fit the new adapter, place threaded clips onto the plastic part and screw to the undersheild
Bmw 135I New Bmw Performance
New BMW Performance spoiler... 
   
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Bmw 135I New Bmw Performance
New BMW Performance spoiler now fits using all the original fixing points
Bmw 135I Original Grilles
Original grilles push in from... 
   
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Bmw 135I Original Grilles
Original grilles push in from the front, but we'll be swapping these for black BMW Performance grilles later
Bmw 135I Youll Need To Fix
You'll need to fix the new... 
   
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Bmw 135I Youll Need To Fix
You'll need to fix the new bumper with 12 screws underneath and two in each fender
Bmw 135I The New Front Spoiler
The new front spoiler looks... 
   
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Bmw 135I The New Front Spoiler
The new front spoiler looks cleaner and more handsome than stock. It's also slightly longer

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