congrats, that's a nice looking ride..
the 135M style rims grew on me after the first day. at first i was like, 'i thought they were gonna be like the M rims..' but now i like em more than the 18s on the M. cleaning sure is a PIA!!!
the M kit really makes the car. having to have the front license plate is a bummer, but what can you do? I want the AC pedals now
as for the "short throw" shifters, they aren't short, but are much shorter than ones i saw on the M5. and maybe even the M3.. can't remember the M3's tho..
well hope it's broken in soon. nice ride!