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Artemis · 01-11-2012, 03:56 PM

Did anyone fancy the idea of installing mesh grilles on the cold air intakes on the sides of the front spoiler, with the same OEM mesh pattern as the semi-rectangular intake in the middle section? Not only for cosmetic reasons, but also to avoid objects from entering those "black holes" (especially leaves and stones).

Why does the ///M Division not fit mesh grilles at the entrance of these air intakes (drag force - unrestricted air intake flow?)

For an idea, see the BMW 1M Coupe Kelleners Sport KS1-S:

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MB38 · 01-11-2012, 03:58 PM

I think that those pictures describe perfectly why BMW doesn't put grilles over the intakes. Whew.

ezeedee · 01-11-2012, 04:04 PM

that's hideous.

i see what youre saying though. I guess they thought fod wouldn't be an issue. the grill would affect the incoming air's velocity a bit from the turbulence, but i don't think it would do much to the flow.

PunjabiM3 · 01-11-2012, 04:24 PM

Agree on it being ugly!

1SerieStud · 01-11-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PunjabiM3

Agree on it being ugly!

Ugly would be an understatement/improvement for that thing.

Artemis · 01-12-2012, 07:05 AM

Check the air intakes on the forthcoming M135i F20.

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Artemis · 02-12-2012, 05:24 PM

As reported in the recent M6 thread: also the side intakes of the M6 get a mesh grille (ditto for the M5 and M135i).

Wondering whether it would be an improvement, design wise, if the 1M side air intakes would feature exactly the same mesh grille as the one sporting the central air intake. Apart from aesthetics, there's a functional rationale too: impeding objects from entering the intakes (pebbles, leaves, insects, trash, etc.).

Photohop rendering, anyone ?

If interest grows, aftermarket folks could be willing to develop these for the 1M, I assume.

1M mouth:
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M5 mouth:

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M6 mouth:

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FWIW: M135i mouth:
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superchargedman · 02-13-2012, 11:39 AM

Does want grille!

///M1 · 02-13-2012, 12:26 PM

I like the look, pattern and weave of the mesh on the M5 and M6. Notice how you can barely see the FMIC, great way to hide it especially if you are not running stock ;-o)

Artemis · 01-22-2013, 03:39 PM

It looks like also the new M3 will feature a mesh grille too + ActiveE & 1M eyebrow light bar (stripe) + 1M-alike air curtains (check the "nipple slip" or "wardrobe malfunction" on the picture below

).

So it seems that the 1M remains the lonely "grille-less" bird of the current ///M pack.

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Robcut1 · 01-24-2013, 10:06 AM

I did the rear vents and space above the diffuser. You can do the front the same way. Buy the mesh, make a template out of cardboard using a sharpie, cut the mesh at a 45 degree angle. Plastidip, then fit into space and keep in place using a very small surround molding with 3m backing tape.

-Z- · 01-24-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M1

I like the look, pattern and weave of the mesh on the M5 and M6. Notice how you can barely see the FMIC, great way to hide it especially if you are not running stock ;-o)

Hide aftermarket fmic? Why?! It's the opposite you would want to show off

BrokenVert · 01-24-2013, 11:38 AM

Does bimmian not have an option for the 1M? They sell mesh pieces for every bmw as far as I know.

Artemis · 01-24-2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Does bimmian not have an option for the 1M? They sell mesh pieces for every bmw as far as I know.

Doesn't look like it:
http://www.bimmian.com/Parts-and-Acc...&-1M-2007-2012

Not (yet) for the 1M:
http://www.bimmian.com/Race-Mesh-Gri...r-E88-1-Series

Papethova · 01-24-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Robcut1

I did the rear vents and space above the diffuser.

I did the rears too

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=648791

01-11-2012, 03:56 PM	#1
Artemis Colonel Drives: 1M (VO) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,280 iTrader: (0)	Anyone fitted mesh grilles on air intakes in front spoiler? Did anyone fancy the idea of installing mesh grilles on the cold air intakes on the sides of the front spoiler, with the same OEM mesh pattern as the semi-rectangular intake in the middle section? Not only for cosmetic reasons, but also to avoid objects from entering those "black holes" (especially leaves and stones). Why does the ///M Division not fit mesh grilles at the entrance of these air intakes (drag force - unrestricted air intake flow?) For an idea, see the BMW 1M Coupe Kelleners Sport KS1-S:
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01-11-2012, 04:24 PM	#4
PunjabiM3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,673 iTrader: (1)	Agree on it being ugly! __________________ New ride ETA 2 weeks 2012 Audi A6 Prestige, Moonlight Blue 2009 Lexus ES350, Sparkling Graphite (wife's) Previous: 11 e82 1M, 07 997TT, 08 e92 M3, 06 997 C2S, 05 e46 M3 coupe, 03.5 e46 M3 cabrio

01-12-2012, 07:05 AM	#6
Artemis Colonel Drives: 1M (VO) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,280 iTrader: (0)	Check the air intakes on the forthcoming M135i F20. Last edited by Artemis; 02-12-2012 at 05:30 PM. Reason: Cropped and resized the pictures

02-12-2012, 05:24 PM	#7
Artemis Colonel Drives: 1M (VO) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,280 iTrader: (0)	As reported in the recent M6 thread: also the side intakes of the M6 get a mesh grille (ditto for the M5 and M135i). Wondering whether it would be an improvement, design wise, if the 1M side air intakes would feature exactly the same mesh grille as the one sporting the central air intake. Apart from aesthetics, there's a functional rationale too: impeding objects from entering the intakes (pebbles, leaves, insects, trash, etc.). Photohop rendering, anyone ? If interest grows, aftermarket folks could be willing to develop these for the 1M, I assume. 1M mouth: M5 mouth: M6 mouth: M6 front: FWIW: M135i mouth:

02-13-2012, 12:26 PM	#9
///M1 Brigadier General Drives: Many Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 212/305 Posts: 3,080 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1///M [0.00] 2008 Audi RS4 [0.00] 2000 BMW E39 M5 (sold) [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i (sold) [0.00]	I like the look, pattern and weave of the mesh on the M5 and M6. Notice how you can barely see the FMIC, great way to hide it especially if you are not running stock ;-o) __________________ *2011 BMW E82 1///M: AW, ZPP, ZCV, HK, Sirius, Apps; Akra CF+Valve control, MadDad mids, K&N, Forge FMIC, P3gauge, EuroTails, Tint, CF Mirrors+Spoiler+Roof Wrap, 10mm H&Rs, IND grills+gills, xCDV, LUX AE 2008 Audi B7 RS 4*: Sprint Blue, Exclusive Euro Recaro Interior, Premium+Titanium Package, EPL Tune, Stasis Ohlins MS coilovers, Milltek valved exhaust+DownPipes, Stoptech SS lines, Tint, ADR V1, Lidatek, Lamin-X, Rotiform SNA 19x10" wheels, 275/30/19 PSSs, Euro flat-bottom steering wheel, JHM SSK

01-11-2012, 03:58 PM	#2
MB38 [insert witty title here] Drives: '97 Supra TT, '11 1M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 87 iTrader: (0)	I think that those pictures describe perfectly why BMW doesn't put grilles over the intakes. Whew.

01-11-2012, 04:04 PM	#3
ezeedee NCOIC of Kickin It Drives: 08 135i "Simona" Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Great Falls MT Posts: 941 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [3.50]	that's hideous. i see what youre saying though. I guess they thought fod wouldn't be an issue. the grill would affect the incoming air's velocity a bit from the turbulence, but i don't think it would do much to the flow.

02-13-2012, 11:39 AM	#8
superchargedman Captain Drives: The ///Mbulance: 1M AW Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 872 iTrader: (1)	Does want grille!

01-22-2013, 03:39 PM	#10
Artemis Colonel Drives: 1M (VO) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,280 iTrader: (0)	It looks like also the new M3 will feature a mesh grille too + ActiveE & 1M eyebrow light bar (stripe) + 1M-alike air curtains (check the "nipple slip" or "wardrobe malfunction" on the picture below ). So it seems that the 1M remains the lonely "grille-less" bird of the current ///M pack. __________________ “For ’tis the mind that makes the body rich” (W. Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew, Act 4, Scene 3)

01-24-2013, 10:06 AM	#11
Robcut1 Private First Class Drives: 2011 1 series M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jupiter, Fl Posts: 139 iTrader: (1)	I did the rear vents and space above the diffuser. You can do the front the same way. Buy the mesh, make a template out of cardboard using a sharpie, cut the mesh at a 45 degree angle. Plastidip, then fit into space and keep in place using a very small surround molding with 3m backing tape. Attached Images

01-24-2013, 11:38 AM	#13
BrokenVert Extremist Opinion Fighter Drives: Topless Electric Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen Posts: 9,438 iTrader: (0)	Does bimmian not have an option for the 1M? They sell mesh pieces for every bmw as far as I know. __________________

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