Canadian M Sport Edition Owners

MightyMouseTech · 09-12-2013, 06:30 AM

For those of us that have ordered a Canadian M Sport Edition (special edition that started production in March, 2013, built with the "is" 313 wheels) there is some important news.

In the original sales bulletin about this car, they had listed as the vehicle coming with Blackline Tail Lights. Well, it looks like they actually built all the cars incorrectly with just the regular LCI lights, not Blackline.

Had my car at the dealer for a couple days to update the Navigation with North American maps after a EU delivery. I also mentioned the tail lights to them.

They were pretty quick to agree that the vehicle should have the Blacklines, so they are ordering them in for me. The lights are in stock in the Canadian warehouse, just the wire harnesses have to be brought in as well. Not sure why a wire harness needs to be replaced when they operate the same, but, seems like anything BMW needs a different harness.

When the lights and harnesses are in, going back in for the free swap.

Guess BMW has finally figured out this error and is starting to fix it.

Phone up your dealers and make a request for the change.

Also attached is the bulletin stating the car should come with the Blacklines.

Quote:

BMW Canada is pleased to announce the expansion of the 1 Series line-up with two exciting Editions, effective as of
March 2013 production. The “BMW Limited Edition” will be offered exclusively on the 128i Coupe and 128i Cabriolet
and the “BMW M Sport Edition” will be offered exclusively on the 135i Coupe and 135i Cabriolet.

Exterior Features:
High-gloss shadow line 18” wheel, style 313
Black mirror caps
High-gloss black kidney grill
M Aerodynamic package
Blackline rear lights
Chrome high-gloss tailpipes
M Sport Suspension

Interior Features:
Sport seats (royal blue stitching, only with the exclusive Boston Leather interior LWNL)
Floor mats (royal blue stitching, only with the exclusive Boston Leather interior LWNL)
M leather steering wheel
Aluminum Glacier Silver trim (only trim available)
Anthracite roofliner (Coupe only)
Gearshift knob in leather 'Walknappa' (manual only)
Gearshift lever cover in leather 'Walknappa' (manual only)
Handbrake-lever gaiter in leather 'Walknappa'
M drivers footrest
Stainless steel pedals (manual only)
Door sill finishers, chrome-plated "BMW Edition" designation

ZIPNBYE · 09-12-2013, 07:07 AM

I'm quite surprised that they didn't simply state that brochures have errors and for you eff off. That's what they did with the heated steering wheel / M-Sport option. Brochure, website, and all sales literature stated that the steering wheel was heated, and in no way stated that the steering wheel with the M-Sport option package precluded that.

MightyMouseTech · 09-12-2013, 07:09 AM

It is much easier when the parts actually exist.

I don't think they build a M Sport heated wheel. Wish they did, would swap it in a second.

Harlequin · 09-12-2013, 07:23 AM

Definitely don't need a new wiring harness...

I've had 3 different sets in my 135i and 2 different sets in my 1M and always been COMPLETELY Plug'n'Play.

MightyMouseTech · 09-12-2013, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

Definitely don't need a new wiring harness...

I've had 3 different sets in my 135i and 2 different sets in my 1M and always been COMPLETELY Plug'n'Play.

I thought it was strange too. Oh well, I am not paying for the harnesses.

i128 · 09-12-2013, 08:24 AM

thats great news if you're one of the few that own a a 2013.

I'd be interested to know (since apparently they have them stocked in the Canadian warehouses ) how much the local dealers are charging for a set.

I wouldn't be surprised that even with the S&H + taxes and import duties that it would less expensive to order them online from Germany! lol

MightyMouseTech · 09-12-2013, 08:35 AM

Call the dealer and ask I guess.

They show them as an accessory part, they don't show the price though.

http://www.bmw.ca/ca/en/owners/acces...s/content.html

SDS135 · 09-12-2013, 09:03 AM

I've confirmed this with a buddy who has a 2013 135is. Got his originally with regular lci and they replaced with blacklines after the fact (with harness) but you don't actually need the harness. However you can't get the dealer to install them without it.

MightyMouseTech · 09-12-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SDS135

I've confirmed this with a buddy who has a 2013 135is. Got his originally with regular lci and they replaced with blacklines after the fact (with harness) but you don't actually need the harness. However you can't get the dealer to install them without it.

I did not think the US 135is was supposed to have them?! Or are you just confirming about the harness?

ZIPNBYE · 09-12-2013, 03:10 PM

No harness required...as I put blacklines in my 1M and then the 1M's oem LCI lights in my wife's 135i.

pj.rodriguez · 09-12-2013, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i128

thats great news if you're one of the few that own a a 2013.

I'd be interested to know (since apparently they have them stocked in the Canadian warehouses ) how much the local dealers are charging for a set.

I wouldn't be surprised that even with the S&H + taxes and import duties that it would less expensive to order them online from Germany! lol

I would think that it is cheaper from Germany haha. I was on Schmiedmann and it's only $325 + 40 for shipping or so (USD).

mikal7 · 09-12-2013, 05:42 PM

mightymouse, any photos of your car? where are you located? it sounds like a perfect combo!

MightyMouseTech · 09-12-2013, 07:16 PM

Thanks. My car pretty much looks exactly like all the 135is you see in all the mags. I am located in Ottawa.

Here is a pic of the car with 2 km on it outside the Welt. It also has the Boston black leather with Blue stitching.

JB007 · 09-15-2013, 11:35 PM

Still waiting to hear back from my dealer.
With which dealer have you got your car? E or O?

MightyMouseTech · 09-16-2013, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB007

Still waiting to hear back from my dealer.
With which dealer have you got your car? E or O?

This was with E.

Ender_ · 09-16-2013, 11:10 PM

Why you no bring this to the track?

MightyMouseTech · 09-17-2013, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ender_

Why you no bring this to the track?

I WAS at the track with it on Saturday, was doing some testing/diag on our Chump car instead. If the Chump died, would have had the 135 out.

Trying to get our car ready for the Chump race there on the 28th and 29th.

Ender_ · 09-17-2013, 06:05 PM

Ah I see, you weren't out at the 1morelap? Doing anything for a track setup to the 135i?

MightyMouseTech · 09-18-2013, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ender_

Ah I see, you weren't out at the 1morelap? Doing anything for a track setup to the 135i?

Yes, was at 1morelap, but was one of the drivers of the beaten looking silver/black/red/tire donut CRX.

All I have done to get the 135 ready for the track is do a "1200 mile" service and check tire pressures.

JB007 · 09-18-2013, 07:41 PM

Blacklines are on order.

kellyzerx · 09-18-2013, 10:04 PM

Just got confirmation from my dealer that BMW Canada will be handling the replacement as a warranty claim. Waiting for the service department to contact me when the parts come in.

MightyMouseTech · 09-19-2013, 10:10 AM

Good to hear they are taking care of this, wonder if they have issued a service bulletin about it already.

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i128 Lieutenant 316 Rep 546 Posts Drives: 340iX (6MT) - X3///M40i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	thats great news if you're one of the few that own a a 2013. I'd be interested to know (since apparently they have them stocked in the Canadian warehouses ) how much the local dealers are charging for a set. I wouldn't be surprised that even with the S&H + taxes and import duties that it would less expensive to order them online from Germany! lol
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MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	Call the dealer and ask I guess. They show them as an accessory part, they don't show the price though. http://www.bmw.ca/ca/en/owners/acces...s/content.html
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