Will you mod your 1M?

James T. Kirk · 11-08-2011, 03:45 PM

There is an ongoing debate on the wisdom of modding such a rarified breed as the 1M.
Some people make changes that they think BMW should have designed in the first place.
Others treasure a bone stock model as the only true collectible form.

What is your position?

And if you have chosen to mod, what's your plan of action?
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LOVEM · 11-08-2011, 03:47 PM

NO mods for me .. WOULD love to keep it bone stock.

Artemis · 11-08-2011, 03:51 PM

Like my wife: no modding required - full option and stripper at the same time.

Franklin Joseph · 11-08-2011, 03:53 PM

i'm modding the car to NASA TTA (downpipe/midpipe/chargepipe/tune/suspension) but will keep all stock parts.

M3EST · 11-08-2011, 03:54 PM

The 1M needs some performance mods.

Amnizu · 11-08-2011, 03:55 PM

Mine will be minor: tinted windows, xenon angle eyes, carbon fiber lip spoiler.

Power: n55 mids, downpipes, fmic and Cobb ap.

All easily un-done.

Mdawood · 11-08-2011, 04:02 PM

Stock for me

FLEX///M · 11-08-2011, 04:03 PM

I already have!

I strongly agree with preserving the 1M. It is TRULY a collectible, truly a jewel. Yesterday was super confirmation of that (

...)

However, everything I've done, is reversible. And I've kept all the OEM pieces nice and packaged. My OEM hood is in a box, protected. So is my trunk and everything else I've modded. In a way, down the road, the car is better preserved since these pieces won't suffer the damage.

I guess my stance is, as long as its reversible.

James T. Kirk · 11-08-2011, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLEX///M

I already have!

I strongly agree with preserving the 1M. It is TRULY a collectible, truly a jewel. Yesterday was super confirmation of that (

...)

However, everything I've done, is reversible. And I've kept all the OEM pieces nice and packaged. My OEM hood is in a box, protected. So is my trunk and everything else I've modded. In a way, down the road, the car is better preserved since these pieces won't suffer the damage.

I guess my stance is, as long as its reversible.

Your 1M has gained a good amount of notoriety with a long list of modifications. What type of mod would you say is NOT reversible?
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v1k0d3n · 11-08-2011, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James T. Kirk

What type of mod would you say is NOT reversible?

balance, port and polish perhaps

Redadair · 11-08-2011, 04:37 PM

Keep it bone stock for me. This car is just too limited in numbers to mod. IMO.

I have a 2005 WRX STi that is my DD/Track and Winter driving car which is modded, Dyno Stage 2 tune, Turbo back Exhaust, suspension, springs, bars etc. and will keep for these reasons.

To each his own however.

BMW86 · 11-08-2011, 04:39 PM

If I had a 1M I would go to town on it. I'd do everything I have done to my 135i to it and then some. I would still appreciate a bone stock 1M as its an amazing car from factory. It doesn't really need anything else, except a tune.

Ascari · 11-08-2011, 04:42 PM

Pure stock for me. Maybe a little suede lining the plastic bins inside, but otherwise I waited so long for what M had designed, I don't want to alter it. Besides, what do I need more of? For the road this car already has MORE of everything I could need

mPlasticDesign · 11-08-2011, 04:46 PM

I think replacing items that require eventual replacement due to wear and tear(brakes, exhaust, shocks etc.) with upgraded aftermarket items(not original) is fine. Who's gonna turn their nose up at a tastefully modded E30 M3 like this? JMO

Die ///M Rakete · 11-08-2011, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

I think replacing items that require eventual replacement due to wear and tear(brakes, exhaust, shocks etc.) with upgraded aftermarket items(not original) is fine. Who's gonna turn their nose up at a tastefully modded E30 M3 like this? JMO

Amen!

AzGregg · 11-08-2011, 05:24 PM

EVERY production car is a compromise.

Even with enthusiasts in mind, these cars had to be able to meet certain performance goals, while balancing their real world drive-ability for the average consumer.

I would love to lower mine, improve the looks, as well as the handling. But we put a lot of miles on our cars, and my wife drives the M every day...

When I hear the right exhaust in person, I will consider that upgrade. Then possibly pipes, FMIC, and a tune.

If funds were not an issue, I would go with CF hood, roof, and trunk.

TunedM2C · 11-08-2011, 05:30 PM

Once you mod your first car, you usually continue the trend with the next.

bmwmck · 11-08-2011, 06:01 PM

waiting to see what dinan come out with... would be nice to have the warranty

Wolfpack · 11-08-2011, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

I think replacing items that require eventual replacement due to wear and tear(brakes, exhaust, shocks etc.) with upgraded aftermarket items(not original) is fine. Who's gonna turn their nose up at a tastefully modded E30 M3 like this? JMO

I agree with this statement. The poll should have a "maybe in the future" list of mods. I have never been one to change a car just for the sake of change. Only when I want it to do something at the track that it will not do. For the street, I see no real benefit of changes.

That made me think a bit and I just realized that in 30+ years of owning cars and driving, I have only made three total changes to a car that I did not use specifically for autocross or the track (not including replacing worn out items). Hmmmm!!

Alpine* · 11-08-2011, 06:29 PM

Black grills - done
Black side repeaters - done
Factory wheels painted in M3 GTS semi matt black - done
Performance pedals - done
Full Akra system with CF tips - to be done, just waiting for it to arrive

Alcantara steering wheel with orange stitching - to be done

CarJunkie · 11-08-2011, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfpack

The poll should have a "maybe in the future" list of mods.

+1

I will do things as the car wears, once the service is no longer free. I heavily modded a car once, and it became a never ending quest to find mods to compensate for the other mods. My last two cars have had brake pad and brake fluid updates for track duty, but otherwise stayed stock. I am sure once I start going to the track, I will come up with a few practical "must do" things.

Dee Pee · 11-08-2011, 08:31 PM

I prefer my "collectible" M-Cars to be stock. Now, I believe that the term "collectible" is bandied about way too liberally when it comes to cars, due to rabid pride that any true auto-phile has in the blood.

My '02 M Roadster is bone stock and pristine, save the Clearmask, Dinan front strut, and the "passenger eject" cigarette lighter insert. It hasn't helped or hurt the value.

My 1M only has the black grilles but as soon as Dinan releases their mod list, I'm going to agonize over whether or not I should upgrade what I already think is a brilliant, brilliant car.

View Poll Results: Will you mod your 1M?
Yes: Performance and Cosmetic.	50	44.64%
Yes: Performance only.	19	16.96%
Yes: Cosmetic only.	11	9.82%
No: My 1M is a collector's item, and perfect as is.	32	28.57%
Voters: 112. You may not vote on this poll

11-08-2011, 03:45 PM	#1
James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise 101 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 iTrader: (0)	Will you mod your 1M? There is an ongoing debate on the wisdom of modding such a rarified breed as the 1M. Some people make changes that they think BMW should have designed in the first place. Others treasure a bone stock model as the only true collectible form. What is your position? And if you have chosen to mod, what's your plan of action? . __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold) Last edited by James T. Kirk; 11-08-2011 at 04:13 PM..
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11-08-2011, 03:47 PM	#2
LOVEM Major 89 Rep 1,085 Posts Drives: 2011 1m VO Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	NO mods for me .. WOULD love to keep it bone stock.
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11-08-2011, 03:51 PM	#3
Artemis Moderator 29357 Rep 13,097 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Like my wife: no modding required - full option and stripper at the same time.
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11-08-2011, 03:53 PM	#4
Franklin Joseph Captain 57 Rep 820 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	i'm modding the car to NASA TTA (downpipe/midpipe/chargepipe/tune/suspension) but will keep all stock parts.
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M3EST Rear wheel drive fanatic 53 Rep 604 Posts Drives: M3 E30-1M-M4 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greece & Germany iTrader: (1) Garage List 1987 BMW M3 [0.00] 2011 BMW 1M [10.00]	The 1M needs some performance mods. __________________ www.speedandstyle.gr
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Amnizu First Lieutenant 20 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 502 of 740 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Mine will be minor: tinted windows, xenon angle eyes, carbon fiber lip spoiler. Power: n55 mids, downpipes, fmic and Cobb ap. All easily un-done.
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Mdawood Lieutenant 122 Rep 569 Posts Drives: vo 1m Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	Stock for me
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FLEX///M Private First Class 20 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [7.34]	I already have! I strongly agree with preserving the 1M. It is TRULY a collectible, truly a jewel. Yesterday was super confirmation of that (...) However, everything I've done, is reversible. And I've kept all the OEM pieces nice and packaged. My OEM hood is in a box, protected. So is my trunk and everything else I've modded. In a way, down the road, the car is better preserved since these pieces won't suffer the damage. I guess my stance is, as long as its reversible.
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11-08-2011, 04:37 PM	#11
Redadair Major 103 Rep 1,417 Posts Drives: 2011 1M #293 - 88 E30 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Murray iTrader: (0)	Keep it bone stock for me. This car is just too limited in numbers to mod. IMO. I have a 2005 WRX STi that is my DD/Track and Winter driving car which is modded, Dyno Stage 2 tune, Turbo back Exhaust, suspension, springs, bars etc. and will keep for these reasons. To each his own however. __________________ 2011 1M, Valencia Orange, All options. August 8th ED (#293 of 739 or 740) 88 E30 M3 100% OEM 73K Miles 02 E39 M5 Le Mans Blue 50K Miles 06 E46 M3 ZCP 58K Miles Last edited by Redadair; 11-08-2011 at 06:00 PM..
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	If I had a 1M I would go to town on it. I'd do everything I have done to my 135i to it and then some. I would still appreciate a bone stock 1M as its an amazing car from factory. It doesn't really need anything else, except a tune.
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11-08-2011, 04:42 PM	#13
Ascari Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 249 Posts Drives: '11 AW 1M - 08 X3 MSport 3.0D Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Pure stock for me. Maybe a little suede lining the plastic bins inside, but otherwise I waited so long for what M had designed, I don't want to alter it. Besides, what do I need more of? For the road this car already has MORE of everything I could need
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mPlasticDesign Major General 684 Rep 5,069 Posts Drives: BMW 230i Msport w/LSD Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Astral Projecting: ∞ 23.516 -122 02.625 0242.101 ĕv'rē-hwâr' iTrader: (16) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 997.2 [10.00] 2019 Hyundai N (Sold) [10.00] 2013 BMW M3 (Sold) [10.00] 2011 1M Coupe (Sold) [8.78] 2008 E90 M3 (Sold) [8.60] 2007 Z4 Mcpe (Sold) [9.50] 2005 BMW M3 (Sold) [10.00]	I think replacing items that require eventual replacement due to wear and tear(brakes, exhaust, shocks etc.) with upgraded aftermarket items(not original) is fine. Who's gonna turn their nose up at a tastefully modded E30 M3 like this? JMO __________________
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AzGregg Enlisted Member 14 Rep 42 Posts Drives: Black 1 series M coupe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Phoenix, Az iTrader: (0)	EVERY production car is a compromise. Even with enthusiasts in mind, these cars had to be able to meet certain performance goals, while balancing their real world drive-ability for the average consumer. I would love to lower mine, improve the looks, as well as the handling. But we put a lot of miles on our cars, and my wife drives the M every day... When I hear the right exhaust in person, I will consider that upgrade. Then possibly pipes, FMIC, and a tune. If funds were not an issue, I would go with CF hood, roof, and trunk.
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TunedM2C Brigadier General 829 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: 2016 LBB M2 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (2)	Once you mod your first car, you usually continue the trend with the next.
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Alpine* Brigadier General 1282 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Black grills - done Black side repeaters - done Factory wheels painted in M3 GTS semi matt black - done Performance pedals - done Full Akra system with CF tips - to be done, just waiting for it to arrive Alcantara steering wheel with orange stitching - to be done
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Dee Pee Captain 176 Rep 795 Posts Drives: '11 AW 1M, ‘24 718 GTS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I prefer my "collectible" M-Cars to be stock. Now, I believe that the term "collectible" is bandied about way too liberally when it comes to cars, due to rabid pride that any true auto-phile has in the blood. My '02 M Roadster is bone stock and pristine, save the Clearmask, Dinan front strut, and the "passenger eject" cigarette lighter insert. It hasn't helped or hurt the value. My 1M only has the black grilles but as soon as Dinan releases their mod list, I'm going to agonize over whether or not I should upgrade what I already think is a brilliant, brilliant car.
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