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2008 AW BMW 135i TWIN TURBO / 10 Photo's

6.9K views 38 replies 25 participants last post by  atenzany62  
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This is my parents 2008 Alpine White BMW 135i w/ M Package. (6MT)
It's Twin Turbo I6 sounds great and preforms very well. We have a streak
of nice weather so we mounted up the new rims (Breyton Race GTSR in
Hyper Silver). I absolutley love this BMW! It's is extremely comfortable,
smooth and a joy to drive.

Camera: Nikon D80 Kit w/AF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 G IF ED DX Lens
+Manfrotto 718B DIGI Tripod

1. Me with the BMW.
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#3 ·
You really need a shorter DoF for these types of locations, it'll give more pop to your pix. You're breaking a few good rules as well, mainly the fact that your main light source isn't always on your back, and your front wheel face isn't always towards you, but the last pic breakes the biggest rule, see if you can figure it out.

No worries, you're a few tweaks away from taking much better pix, and you've got a great subject (which always helps).

Lastly, try to position the car where it creates more intent, like below...

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#15 ·
You really need a shorter DoF for these types of locations, it'll give more pop to your pix. You're breaking a few good rules as well, mainly the fact that your main light source isn't always on your back, and your front wheel face isn't always towards you, but the last pic breakes the biggest rule, see if you can figure it out.

No worries, you're a few tweaks away from taking much better pix, and you've got a great subject (which always helps).

Lastly, try to position the car where it creates more intent, like below...

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Thanks for the tips, I will be sure to study up on depth of feild and car positioning. This elise/exige? looks great... lighting is perfect.

And thanks for the comments everyone! :)
 
#13 ·
UL, is the one big rule he broke: The last picture he cut off the tires on the street?
 
#19 ·
nice car!!

I'd agree with everything UL said....along with I don't like the "where's waldo" watermark.

Keep it in the same spot.
 
#26 ·
That thing is freakin gorgeous. Brett (funsti) beat me to the answer. Its cutting off the wheels. More pics of this car at a shorter DOF would be cool, engine bay, perhaps some less distracting backgrounds (for a few of the pics). I was drawn to some of the backgrounds instead of the car for a few shots.
 
#33 ·
That's a sharp car...1st time I've seen one. How much power is that I6 twin turbo putting out?
Engine Specs:

It's a bad ass little package. Can easily touch 400hp with very little in the way of mods ie: chip / exhaust. Nice car / engine combo.
Just some clarification for the OP and the other people who asked. That car is a bi-turbo, not a twin-turbo AFAIK. Twin turbo would be two identical turbos, that car has two different sized ones. :)
 
#31 ·
So, how long till you buy some sort of EM for that thing? I have managed to hold off on my 335 for a year, but my resolve is slipping. Regardless nice car. Had I not needed AWD I would have seriously considered the lighter smaller 1 series.
 
#37 ·
yea it is definitely a twin-turbo... I drive the 6MT e90 sedan, prolly not as hot as the coupe but drives just as fast... My thoughts on driving both cars, well the 335i has smooth linear power with absolutely no turbo lag, thing gets up and breaks loose easy. On the other end the STI w/ AWD is just raw power, torgue curves are high and my lady complains about whiplash when I blimp the throttle..... Two totally different ride experiences, If I where to choose I really couldnt....
 
#38 ·
I totally agree with you, they are both very different cars. The BMW still powerful, but RWD is built for more comfort than brute driving like the STI rally inspired feel. The fit and finish of the BMW feels amazing, drives extremely smooth and it gets a lot of ladies attention! I could trade my STI for a 135i or 335i and be very happy, but would always miss the stability of AWD and its race-car like feel.

E90 335i Sedan is a great car! :tup: