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Zeros and ones · 10-04-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony135

Front bumper: $439.90
Front Fenders: (2) $286.71
Side Skirts: (2) 197.80
Rear Quarter panels: (2) $678.83
Rear Bumper: Not sure yet but it's around $500.

Paint and labor is still being sorted out. Also has to be wrapped. The rear conversion with labor, paint, parts, and wrap (rear quarters/rear bumper) is coming out to $6,400.

Still have to do the front too, but the parts are ordered.

How was this possible? Those prices are way to cheap. You sure someone didn't order your the wrong parts.... cause otherwise you got some crazy mad hook-ups at the dealer.

Never got quoted such low prices for parts. Heck I even wanted to do a M conversion for my Dinan 5 and the front and rear bumpers are going to run me at least $2000 non painted. Not to mention any other parts that are going to be needed.

You sir are one lucky SOB!!!!

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Originally Posted by Tony135

DAMN IT. I forgot I need to order mirrors too

If you say you have not gotten the mirrors, they are going to be expensive.

I have got them on my car and depending the options you have, can run you up to $800 bucks. I got these through Rusnak with a discount. The discount really didn't help much.

Can't wait to see your car finished. Good Luck!!!

Tony135 · 10-04-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeros and ones

How was this possible? Those prices are way to cheap. You sure someone didn't order your the wrong parts.... cause otherwise you got some crazy mad hook-ups at the dealer.

Never got quoted such low prices for parts. Heck I even wanted to do a M conversion for my Dinan 5 and the front and rear bumpers are going to run me at least $2000 non painted. Not to mention any other parts that are going to be needed.

You sir are one lucky SOB!!!!

If you say you have not gotten the mirrors, they are going to be expensive.

I have got them on my car and depending the options you have, can run you up to $800 bucks. I got these through Rusnak with a discount. The discount really didn't help much.

Can't wait to see your car finished. Good Luck!!!

Yep! I was scared too. I wasn't sure if they were the right parts because the diagram seemed to show normal 1 series parts but so far the bumper and fenders have come in and they're correct. Waiting on side skirts and fender reflectors now which I got for free because they quoted me wrong on the delivery of the side skirts.

I don't even know anyone at the dealership so I was pretty surprised I got those prices. Maybe it was a mistake on their part lol.

ilikebmxbikes · 10-04-2012, 07:15 PM

Can you post your part number list if you have it?

Wkwlb · 10-04-2012, 10:58 PM

Hi I would be interested in the part number list too.

I am also wondering, what are you gonna do with the exhaust? fully customized?

In my country, law on exhaust modification is pretty tight. Retro fit OEM would be best but very unlikely imho.

Tony135 · 10-05-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Wkwlb

Hi I would be interested in the part number list too.

I am also wondering, what are you gonna do with the exhaust? fully customized?

In my country, law on exhaust modification is pretty tight. Retro fit OEM would be best but very unlikely imho.

I will get the part number list shortly!

As far as the exhaust, my exhaust right now is straight piped haha. LTBMW just told me they'd figure something out. I'll probably stop by next week and see what they're up to!

swcc50 · 10-08-2012, 02:15 PM

retrofit akrapovic 1m exhaust into it

Rukuss · 10-08-2012, 07:49 PM

That will look damn nice

Tony135 · 10-10-2012, 12:54 PM

Thanks guys! More parts came in yesterday. Just waiting on the side skirts now. In a frenzy to get this ready for SEMA

Abel_135 · 10-10-2012, 08:06 PM

Post pictures tony of the full conversion I want to do it also but doubting between prior design kit or original parts the prior is a bit cheaper 2300€ and the original dont come with the rear axles I guess.

what wheels are you going to put?,get oz forgiatta they dont wheight anything and looks nice just my 2 cents.

Regards from spain.

splitsecond · 10-20-2012, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony135

Front bumper: $439.90
Front Fenders: (2) $286.71
Side Skirts: (2) 197.80
Rear Quarter panels: (2) $678.83
Rear Bumper: Not sure yet but it's around $500.

Paint and labor is still being sorted out. Also has to be wrapped. The rear conversion with labor, paint, parts, and wrap (rear quarters/rear bumper) is coming out to $6,400.

Still have to do the front too, but the parts are ordered.

Hey guys, I just looked up the part numbers on RealOEM, and when I googled those part numbers, they showed the exact same prices. So they're almost certainly the right parts from a 1M.

What I'm wondering is - are these a direct retrofit? Or do they require some sort of modification to be applied to a 135? The previous owner did some mediocre-quality fender rolling on my car, so I was thinking about going back to OEM fenders... but with these prices, I'm tempted to convert to a 1M front end...

135v · 10-20-2012, 03:50 PM

Any idea If we can put only the fenders and m bumper on the 135? The sideskirts seem identical in the front end and I'm not going to touch my back end.

splitsecond · 10-21-2012, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 135v

Any idea If we can put only the fenders and m bumper on the 135? The sideskirts seem identical in the front end and I'm not going to touch my back end.

+1

jsmonet · 10-21-2012, 11:00 AM

how much is the front end conversion on its own, if you know?

Dackelone · 10-21-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 135v

Any idea If we can put only the fenders and m bumper on the 135? The sideskirts seem identical in the front end and I'm not going to touch my back end.

There was a guy from Sweden a few months back who was featured on the front page. He had made his own e87 (or was is a e81 ?) 1M hatch. I think you guys should PM him. Try looking on the old front pages.

FOUND IT!!!

My 1M e87 N54 Custom Widebody
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=584662

Tony135 · 10-21-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Abel_135

Post pictures tony of the full conversion I want to do it also but doubting between prior design kit or original parts the prior is a bit cheaper 2300€ and the original dont come with the rear axles I guess.

what wheels are you going to put?,get oz forgiatta they dont wheight anything and looks nice just my 2 cents.

Regards from spain.

Yeah, I didn't get the axles or anything yet but I may do that! I'm just in a rush to get this ready by next week for SEMA. The wheels I'm putting on will be a new line from ADV.1. You will see shortly!

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Originally Posted by splitsecond

Hey guys, I just looked up the part numbers on RealOEM, and when I googled those part numbers, they showed the exact same prices. So they're almost certainly the right parts from a 1M.

What I'm wondering is - are these a direct retrofit? Or do they require some sort of modification to be applied to a 135? The previous owner did some mediocre-quality fender rolling on my car, so I was thinking about going back to OEM fenders... but with these prices, I'm tempted to convert to a 1M front end...

These are a DIRECT fit to the 135i. Everything bolts right up as long as you buy every 1M piece. The side skirts are made to fit the front fenders and quarter panels, so without those it won't line up. The front bumper does require new headlight brackets though. I'll post more about that once I find out from LT.

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Originally Posted by 135v

Any idea If we can put only the fenders and m bumper on the 135? The sideskirts seem identical in the front end and I'm not going to touch my back end.

The side skirts will not line up. I'm not sure exactly why but I'm sure you can get them modified to work with just the 1M front. In that case maybe you should keep the OEM 135i and see if they can get the front of those to fit to the fenders.

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Originally Posted by jsmonet

how much is the front end conversion on its own, if you know?

The front just costs whatever I posted previously. Paint really depends on your local shop. I'm getting mine vinyled right now because we don't have enough time to paint and vinyl and get it ready in time for SEMA. If you can manage to do what I said earlier in this post with modifying the OEM side skirts, you can get away with just the bumper and fenders for about $1k. Not bad at all!

Anyway guys, I should have photos VERY shortly. It's getting prepped for SEMA. I might debut it without the new wheels but the wheels will be on after SEMA for sure. We shall see. So much to do with so little time!

splitsecond · 10-21-2012, 08:35 PM

Wow, that's awesome... and several thousand dollars cheaper than the Prior Design kit. Looks like I'll be on a quest to find somebody to modify my side skirts...

Tony135 · 10-22-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by splitsecond

Wow, that's awesome... and several thousand dollars cheaper than the Prior Design kit. Looks like I'll be on a quest to find somebody to modify my side skirts...

Glad I could help! I'll ask Long at LTMW if maybe he can do it. I'll donate my 135 sideskirts to the cause to help you guys out if you want.

MaDoNiOn · 10-22-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by swcc50

retrofit akrapovic 1m exhaust into it

i agree it sounds amazing!

Tony135 · 10-22-2012, 01:21 PM

All N54 and N55 axle backs are the same right? I know N54 guys use n55 midpipes so there has to be some sort of connection. My car is straight piped right now and an N55 so I could essentially just get the N54 1M Axle back and it'll work, right?

lcrain · 10-22-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony135

All N54 and N55 axle backs are the same right? I know N54 guys use n55 midpipes so there has to be some sort of connection. My car is straight piped right now and an N55 so I could essentially just get the N54 1M Axle back and it'll work, right?

Many 1M owners have replaced the N54 midpipe with an N55 pipe and it bolts directly up. I can't how this would be any different. Don't quote me, but I would say you should have no issues with this.

Tony135 · 10-22-2012, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lcrain

Many 1M owners have replaced the N54 midpipe with an N55 pipe and it bolts directly up. I can't how this would be any different. Don't quote me, but I would say you should have no issues with this.

Yep, that's my thought as well. Just wanted some clarification! Now lets see if I can find an exhaust in time or if I have to go custom.

splitsecond · 10-22-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony135

Glad I could help! I'll ask Long at LTMW if maybe he can do it. I'll donate my 135 sideskirts to the cause to help you guys out if you want.

That would be great. If Long can do that, I'd buy it.

10-04-2012, 07:15 PM	#25
ilikebmxbikes Major Drives: '08 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,401 iTrader: (19)	Can you post your part number list if you have it? __________________ MY Build Log 08 AW 135i \| Cobb \| ETS FMIC \| ER CP w/ Tial Bov \| AR Catted Downpipes \| Berk Mids \| Meisterschaft GT SUS 1M \|M3 Control Arms \| M3 Sways \| M3 Rear Subframe Bushings \| Wavetrac LSD \| AST 4200 DA Coilovers \| HRE R43 \| Hankook R-S3 \|Full BMW Performance Interior \| Revozport 1M Raze Aero Package in Satin Carbon \|1M Body Conversion\|

10-21-2012, 08:35 PM	#38
splitsecond Space Admiral Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 305 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Wow, that's awesome... and several thousand dollars cheaper than the Prior Design kit. Looks like I'll be on a quest to find somebody to modify my side skirts... __________________ 2008 135i Montego Blue sport pkg, premium pkg, Logic 7 sound, iDrive/Nav Mods completed: JB4+ & FBO \|\| LSD \|\| BMW-P suspension + F/R sway bars \|\| 18" Breyton GTS-R \|\| M3 front bushings \|\| Vogtland camber plates \|\| BMW-P rotors + Stoptech pads \|\|\|\| Acquired, not installed: BMS WW Meth kit \|\| Logic HVI intake \|\| Mishimoto OCC \|\|\|\| Shopping for: Summer tires

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10-04-2012, 10:58 PM	#26
Wkwlb Enlisted Member Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SG Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	Hi I would be interested in the part number list too. I am also wondering, what are you gonna do with the exhaust? fully customized? In my country, law on exhaust modification is pretty tight. Retro fit OEM would be best but very unlikely imho.

10-08-2012, 02:15 PM	#28
swcc50 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fullerton CA Posts: 568 iTrader: (0)	retrofit akrapovic 1m exhaust into it

10-08-2012, 07:49 PM	#29
Rukuss Captain Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Portland Posts: 809 iTrader: (-1)	That will look damn nice

10-10-2012, 12:54 PM	#30
Tony135 Major Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,033 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! More parts came in yesterday. Just waiting on the side skirts now. In a frenzy to get this ready for SEMA

10-10-2012, 08:06 PM	#31
Abel_135 Second Lieutenant Drives: Bmw 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SPAIN Posts: 223 iTrader: (1)	Post pictures tony of the full conversion I want to do it also but doubting between prior design kit or original parts the prior is a bit cheaper 2300€ and the original dont come with the rear axles I guess. what wheels are you going to put?,get oz forgiatta they dont wheight anything and looks nice just my 2 cents. Regards from spain.

10-20-2012, 03:50 PM	#33
135v New Member Drives: 135 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: L.A. Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	Any idea If we can put only the fenders and m bumper on the 135? The sideskirts seem identical in the front end and I'm not going to touch my back end.

10-21-2012, 11:00 AM	#35
jsmonet First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 135 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: so cal Posts: 395 iTrader: (2)	how much is the front end conversion on its own, if you know?

10-22-2012, 01:21 PM	#41
Tony135 Major Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,033 iTrader: (0)	All N54 and N55 axle backs are the same right? I know N54 guys use n55 midpipes so there has to be some sort of connection. My car is straight piped right now and an N55 so I could essentially just get the N54 1M Axle back and it'll work, right?