why i cant have nice things

[CGMike]

Buy the 1M stuff from BMW as OEM parts. So get 1M front fenders, rear fenders, front and rear bumpers. I think the places you are looking at are to make a 135 look like a 1M while not being a widebody. ECS has OEM BMW parts, I believe. Im suprised they didnt total it.

[NORAGRETS]

Originally Posted by CGMike

Buy the 1M stuff from BMW as OEM parts. So get 1M front fenders, rear fenders, front and rear bumpers. I think the places you are looking at are to make a 135 look like a 1M while not being a widebody. ECS has OEM BMW parts, I believe. Im suprised they didnt total it.

okk help me with part numbers if you can?

[NORAGRETS]

Originally Posted by CGMike

Buy the 1M stuff from BMW as OEM parts. So get 1M front fenders, rear fenders, front and rear bumpers. I think the places you are looking at are to make a 135 look like a 1M while not being a widebody. ECS has OEM BMW parts, I believe. Im suprised they didnt total it.

if i go widebody from bmw then im going to need wheel spacers and other stuff...no?

[CGMike]

I dont have a list of part numbers but there is a part number list here on the forum somewhere. One of the guys that replied to this post has done the conversion and came up with a very good list. If you go widebody, than to make the wheels flush, you might need wheel spacers (depending on what wheels you have now) but its a good excuse to buy wider wheels and tires. More fender = more tire = more traction.

[NORAGRETS]

i did forgestars last summer 19x8.5 and 19x9 im not too educated on the difference in 1m vs 135i-1m body kit dimensions.

[CGMike]

Then just get some spacers. Like I said, search, there has been a few guys that have done the conversion. IlikeBMXbikes or whatver his name is has done the conversion and has a very good write up with parts break down. Then when you get tired of spacers, you can sell your wheels and get some wider ones. I dont know all the differences either, I think the fenders are like 1inch wider than the standard 135. Its going to take some research and time to figure everything out but it will be worth it

[NORAGRETS]

i think thats more of a project than i can pay for...still waiting for the solid appraisal #...any down sides to prior or kerscher?

[Obi Wong Kenobi]

They're talking about doing a 1M conversion with OEM parts. Go read up on ilikebmxbikes, Venom, and Mybad135's threads to get an idea of what they did.

They also were completely awesome and have listed all the part numbers needed as well in their threads. Lots of props to them!

[NORAGRETS]

Originally Posted by Obi Wong Kenobi

They're talking about doing a 1M conversion with OEM parts. Go read up on ilikebmxbikes, Venom, and Mybad135's threads to get an idea of what they did.

They also were completely awesome and have listed all the part numbers needed as well in their threads. Lots of props to them!

Yeah I have a lot of studying to do

[darkrom]

IMO its worth it to go OEM. I'd rather do 135 stock parts or 1M stock parts than a 1M aftermarket kit. I'd read that thread get a quote for all those parts and see how much more it'll cost than if you went with the 135 stuff. Might be worth it, might not. I'd strongly consider it either way. A 1M conversion for a grand out of pocket would be so worth it for me. For $3k I'd stick 135 parts. Its all your choice, but at least know your options.

[NORAGRETS]

Originally Posted by darkrom

IMO its worth it to go OEM. I'd rather do 135 stock parts or 1M stock parts than a 1M aftermarket kit. I'd read that thread get a quote for all those parts and see how much more it'll cost than if you went with the 135 stuff. Might be worth it, might not. I'd strongly consider it either way. A 1M conversion for a grand out of pocket would be so worth it for me. For $3k I'd stick 135 parts. Its all your choice, but at least know your options.

Agreed

[NORAGRETS]

I'm fine doing $1000-$1500 out of pocket but over that it's going to get too complicated...and I do want my car back soon...don't have another and insurance won't pay for "out of shop days"

[Obi Wong Kenobi]

Since you're in Boston, you need to find a good body shop who can do that stuff too. A few of the guys who did the rear arches chose not to use OEM 1M rear fenders and had stock fenders modified to keep costs down. Although that's a good route to go, I personally wouldn't trust any Boston body shop to do those type of rear fender flare mods. I know the guys at DTM/M1Autobody in LA from way back and there is no one around here in Boston I've seen that can do a similar job. So for me, I would factor in OEM rears fenders.

[NORAGRETS]

Originally Posted by Obi Wong Kenobi

Since you're in Boston, you need to find a good body shop who can do that stuff too. A few of the guys who did the rear arches chose not to use OEM 1M rear fenders and had stock fenders modified to keep costs down. Although that's a good route to go, I personally wouldn't trust any Boston body shop to do those type of rear fender flare mods. I know the guys at DTM/M1Autobody in LA from way back and there is no one around here in Boston I've seen that can do a similar job. So for me, I would factor in OEM rears fenders.

I have an amazing body shop incredible guy mom and pop operation state of the art trust him w anything

[SalemChiro]

Which body shop are you using?

[NORAGRETS]

Originally Posted by SalemChiro

Which body shop are you using?

Highway auto body in rockland

[Zombie1]

here you go http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=818411

[kobeballer96]

Good luck with everything man. Hopefully this turns out amazing from something bad.

[NORAGRETS]

Estimate was $6750.00

[Obi Wong Kenobi]

Once they tear it down, it should be more.

[NORAGRETS]

Originally Posted by Obi Wong Kenobi

Once they tear it down, it should be more.

Appraisal not estimate

[NORAGRETS]

What drawbacks are there with going with prior or kerscher and NOT doing the wide body....I need to make a decision quickly