1LittleMonster 135i > 1M Build (#1littlemonster)

Sk8fe · 12-16-2015, 04:17 PM

AWESOME! Post tons of pics!

How did my rear window work out for you?

mistawall · 12-16-2015, 05:03 PM

sweet. how much did the rear quarters install end up costing. so far ive seen quotes from 2500-3500. ive already got all my panels just think i might spread out doing the rear so im not spending so much money all at once already 12K deep this year plus what i paid for my car :/

Car looks awesome. im mad you have n55 tho im swapping in m3 rear end/lsd so i have to modify my drive shaft looking for more info on that.

Brearley_III · 12-16-2015, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mistawall

sweet. how much did the rear quarters install end up costing. so far ive seen quotes from 2500-3500. ive already got all my panels just think i might spread out doing the rear so im not spending so much money all at once already 12K deep this year plus what i paid for my car :/

Car looks awesome. im mad you have n55 tho im swapping in m3 rear end/lsd so i have to modify my drive shaft looking for more info on that.

Thanks! Definitely excited to get her back on the road... I didn't get an exact break down of the install for the rear panels but I would easily say 3500 to 4000, but I knew VAC's work is aces and all they touch are BMWs so it was a safe option for me.

As for the driveshaft I found a wrecked 1M and was lucky enough to source the driveshaft from it and got it rebalanced to make sure it was good, but I definitely still have to replace my factory shaft with the new M3 differential.

Brearley_III · 12-16-2015, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sk8fe

AWESOME! Post tons of pics!

How did my rear window work out for you?

I definitely will! We actually are leaving my window on after all just so I could get the car back faster, but if I get any wind noise or leakage I will have your put on asap, it's stored safely in the basement for now, thanks again for that! Totally worth the drive just to see your car too.

mistawall · 12-16-2015, 05:43 PM

Do you know what they did for the wheel well? Did they just cut the 135 wheel well and weld in a piece to make it wider or did they install the 1m wheel well

Sk8fe · 12-17-2015, 11:41 AM

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I definitely will! We actually are leaving my window on after all just so I could get the car back faster, but if I get any wind noise or leakage I will have your put on asap, it's stored safely in the basement for now, thanks again for that! Totally worth the drive just to see your car too.

Sk8fe · 12-19-2015, 06:37 AM

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Do you know what they did for the wheel well? Did they just cut the 135 wheel well and weld in a piece to make it wider or did they install the 1m wheel well

It was cheaper for Nate at the shop I used to fab and weld in a piece. If you want to take your conversion to the Nth degree then by all means (and dollars), but IMO, once you put in the seam seal, paint it and then install the 1M rear wheels liners; only you and the shop are going to know.

19Darsh95 · 12-22-2015, 05:03 PM

What's the the total invested cost?

GuamX1 · 12-22-2015, 05:31 PM

Is the 1M gauge cluster plug and play?

bmwfanatic87 · 12-22-2015, 05:54 PM

Looks great, but with all the money put in. Why not just have bought an actual 1M with how cheap they are?

vasi_M3 · 12-22-2015, 08:08 PM

I'm curious about the total invested cost and the reason behind this undertaking vs getting a 1M. I can understand taking on a challenge and can respect it but if you wanted to have a 1M there are quicker ways to get there. Either way I like the chameleon 1M and hope to see more of it in final form

snaimpally · 12-22-2015, 08:38 PM

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I have parts on the way!

ECS Tuning; OE BMW 1M parts needed for exhaust & battery re-location

AutoCouture Motoring; Meisterschaft SUS Super GT Exhaust

* They will also be coding my Braille Battery & doing a valve cleaning, check these guys out! http://autocouturemotoring.com/

Amazon.com; Braille B3121 Lightweight Battery & 1232 Charging Solution

EAS: Macht Schnell - Aluminum Lightweight Battery Enclosure

And the GRAND FINALE!

Revozport - Lightweight Bonnet w/ Aerocatch & Interior Carbon Trim Kit

Wow! Lots of mods.

Brearley_III · 12-22-2015, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by vasi_M3

I'm curious about the total invested cost and the reason behind this undertaking vs getting a 1M. I can understand taking on a challenge and can respect it but if you wanted to have a 1M there are quicker ways to get there. Either way I like the chameleon 1M and hope to see more of it in final form

Basically I didn't want to get a somewhat rare 1M that will become a collectors item one day and modify it to the point where it would be worthless. So I decided to go this route to build the car exactly the way I wanted. Roughly $15k in bodywork and suspension components to do it right. It can be done for less.

vincE92M3 · 12-22-2015, 09:07 PM

Looking forward to the finished product!

tlrid3r · 12-22-2015, 11:22 PM

What brand cage is that? Car is turning out awesome

CARTOON · 12-23-2015, 12:35 AM

I'm a car guy through-and-through, and I can totally see the fun in this project and wanting to do what you're doing, however, I also question, why!? Lol. I know, my comment contradicts itself to a degree, but it would have been so much easier and cost effective to just buy a used 1M. I'm sure your build is totaling much more than that of used, but true factory built 1M. In any case, I still applaud you for this undertaking. Very nice work.

Warranty P · 12-23-2015, 08:34 AM

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I'm a car guy through-and-through, and I can totally see the fun in this project and wanting to do what you're doing, however, I also question, why!? Lol. I know, my comment contradicts itself to a degree, but it would have been so much easier and cost effective to just buy a used 1M. I'm sure your build is totaling much more than that of used, but true factory built 1M. In any case, I still applaud you for this undertaking. Very nice work.

Also leaving N55 in is a big no go considering such extensive conversion.

stefan · 12-23-2015, 09:10 AM

Nice work. Now, get back in the garage and put a real M motor in it. S65 is perfect for the level of transformation this car has undergone. I mean otherwise, everyone will just wonder why you didn't buy a used 1M. With the S65 this BMW will enter the realm of ultra-special. It is the powerplant the car deserves.

Brearley_III · 12-23-2015, 09:27 AM

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Nice work. Now, get back in the garage and put a real M motor in it. S65 is perfect for the level of transformation this car has undergone. I mean otherwise, everyone will just wonder why you didn't buy a used 1M. With the S65 this BMW will enter the realm of ultra-special. It is the powerplant the car deserves.

It's definitely on the calendar for this car! But I do have the N55 engine unlike the actual 1M.

Rennsport3.2 · 12-23-2015, 09:38 AM

Awesome build. Thanks for showing all the steps of the conversion in depth for those who want to do something similar in the future and for us dreamers.

Brearley_III · 12-23-2015, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tlrid3r

What brand cage is that? Car is turning out awesome

VAC Motorsports custom built... Amazing quality.

Brearley_III · 12-23-2015, 09:41 AM

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Is the 1M gauge cluster plug and play?

Unfortunately no... Needs to be coded to the car. Any reputable BMW shop can handle it.

12-16-2015, 04:17 PM	#111
Sk8fe Lieutenant 154 Rep 428 Posts Drives: 2009 SGM 135i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (1)	AWESOME! Post tons of pics! How did my rear window work out for you? Last edited by Sk8fe; 12-16-2015 at 04:19 PM.. Reason: hate auto-correct!
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12-16-2015, 05:03 PM	#112
mistawall Lieutenant 113 Rep 499 Posts Drives: 08 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: ct iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50]	sweet. how much did the rear quarters install end up costing. so far ive seen quotes from 2500-3500. ive already got all my panels just think i might spread out doing the rear so im not spending so much money all at once already 12K deep this year plus what i paid for my car :/ Car looks awesome. im mad you have n55 tho im swapping in m3 rear end/lsd so i have to modify my drive shaft looking for more info on that. __________________ 08 135i\|1M conversion\|Montego Blue\|TFT Inlets\|Riss Racing DPs\|Riss Racing Exhaust\|Tial BOV\|VRSF 7"FMIC\|WEDGE TUNED\|BMS Short Throw Shift\|BlackLines\|PURE stg2\| follow me on instagram!
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mistawall Lieutenant 113 Rep 499 Posts Drives: 08 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: ct iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50]	Do you know what they did for the wheel well? Did they just cut the 135 wheel well and weld in a piece to make it wider or did they install the 1m wheel well __________________ 08 135i\|1M conversion\|Montego Blue\|TFT Inlets\|Riss Racing DPs\|Riss Racing Exhaust\|Tial BOV\|VRSF 7"FMIC\|WEDGE TUNED\|BMS Short Throw Shift\|BlackLines\|PURE stg2\| follow me on instagram!
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12-22-2015, 05:03 PM	#118
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12-22-2015, 05:31 PM	#119
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12-22-2015, 08:08 PM	#121
vasi_M3 Second Lieutenant 116 Rep 243 Posts Drives: Ex- 2015 M3... now '16 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: chicago iTrader: (1)	I'm curious about the total invested cost and the reason behind this undertaking vs getting a 1M. I can understand taking on a challenge and can respect it but if you wanted to have a 1M there are quicker ways to get there. Either way I like the chameleon 1M and hope to see more of it in final form
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12-22-2015, 09:07 PM	#124
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12-23-2015, 12:35 AM	#126
CARTOON Il dio li benedice tutti. 65 Rep 86 Posts Drives: GEN V Viper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I'm a car guy through-and-through, and I can totally see the fun in this project and wanting to do what you're doing, however, I also question, why!? Lol. I know, my comment contradicts itself to a degree, but it would have been so much easier and cost effective to just buy a used 1M. I'm sure your build is totaling much more than that of used, but true factory built 1M. In any case, I still applaud you for this undertaking. Very nice work. __________________ Some good ones.
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12-23-2015, 09:10 AM	#128
stefan Brigadier General 2362 Rep 4,255 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North iTrader: (2)	Nice work. Now, get back in the garage and put a real M motor in it. S65 is perfect for the level of transformation this car has undergone. I mean otherwise, everyone will just wonder why you didn't buy a used 1M. With the S65 this BMW will enter the realm of ultra-special. It is the powerplant the car deserves. __________________ ///M Power
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Rennsport3.2 Judge Hank "The Hangman" BMW 147 Rep 103 Posts Drives: Sweet BMX bike w/ mags & pegs Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Akron, Ohio iTrader: (0)	Awesome build. Thanks for showing all the steps of the conversion in depth for those who want to do something similar in the future and for us dreamers.
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