Every time I look at a 1-series...

ulrichd · 05-01-2008, 02:22 PM

my eyes go right to the fender point in the pic. I can't stop staring at it, like a pit in your windshield. It bugs me somehow.

mikeo · 05-01-2008, 02:31 PM

Yeah, the 'Pedestrian Impaler'. That 'feature' has been on a lot BMWs over the past decade. You'll get used to it.

TP 135i · 05-01-2008, 02:32 PM

Looking at pictures before I got my 135, I was also worried about that point. When I got my car I looked at it and it looks fine. It's lined up well with the hood and it has become a non-issue.

john970 · 05-01-2008, 02:35 PM

Yeah thats one of those things we notice that the average person doesn't. I wouldn't worry about it, it's not unique to the 1er (as mentioned.)

Crowley · 05-01-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeo

Yeah, the 'Pedestrian Impaler'. That 'feature' has been on a lot BMWs over the past decade. You'll get used to it.

LOL .. unless you actually have impaled a pedestrian

Crowley

lib · 05-01-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowley

LOL .. unless you actually have impaled a pedestrian

Crowley

There's nothing wrong with that... They make great hood ornaments.

Oregon · 05-01-2008, 02:58 PM

Just keep your kids clear of the impaler, you should be fine.:wink:

gregthegr8 · 05-01-2008, 03:06 PM

Why is it that it doesn't seem perfectly lined up on every 1 I see. I purposefully haven't looked at mine yet, but wouldn't mind impaling a few pedestrians. They should know better when they see a 1 coming, get the hell out of the way. And don't scratch my paint job either during the impaling. Much obliged.

60Driver · 05-01-2008, 04:03 PM

I see it all the time, too. Unfortunately my eye finds flaws or potential flaws without even trying. It's a curse. Just ask the wife.

NovaBimmer · 05-01-2008, 07:49 PM

what's this pedestrian impaler? Please excuse my stupidity/ignorance

Disasterpiece · 05-01-2008, 08:03 PM

Looks like kinda bad fit and finish to me??

mikeo · 05-01-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by novabimmer

what's this pedestrian impaler? Please excuse my stupidity/ignorance

The pointy front part of the fender (circled) in the OP. :wink:

JAMS 135 · 05-02-2008, 12:28 AM

Easily fixed... just adjust the rubber (screw) bumper under the hood. Mine came like the photo but is now PERFECT!

Oregon · 05-02-2008, 12:41 AM

JB has been shown to alieviate much of the psychosis associated with pedestrian-impaler fixation.:wink::biggrin:

chef_geek · 05-02-2008, 06:22 AM

I agree, too much of a gap. Seems sloppy.

crzy4135i · 05-02-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lib

There's nothing wrong with that... They make great hood ornaments.

That's why they fitted 6 piston brakes. Just hit them hard to clear anyone stuck to your front end.

jbenington86 · 05-02-2008, 10:11 AM

HAHAHAHA nice

Crowley · 05-02-2008, 10:29 AM

lol

Crowley

crzy4135i · 05-02-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Crowley

lol

Crowley

Guess I watch too many action movies.:biggrin:

jbenington86 · 05-02-2008, 12:06 PM

so not only does the driver have a chubby from excitment but the car does as well

jbenington86 · 05-02-2008, 12:30 PM

OMG seriously you should have never pointed that out it is gonna bug me for the life of my car or until i sell it

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john970 1er 73 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 08 135 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Yeah thats one of those things we notice that the average person doesn't. I wouldn't worry about it, it's not unique to the 1er (as mentioned.)
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gregthegr8 Admiral of the Fleet 265 Rep 3,551 Posts Drives: Cars Usually Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	Why is it that it doesn't seem perfectly lined up on every 1 I see. I purposefully haven't looked at mine yet, but wouldn't mind impaling a few pedestrians. They should know better when they see a 1 coming, get the hell out of the way. And don't scratch my paint job either during the impaling. Much obliged.
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60Driver Lieutenant 6 Rep 459 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	I see it all the time, too. Unfortunately my eye finds flaws or potential flaws without even trying. It's a curse. Just ask the wife. __________________ ~My other car is a Blackhawk~ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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Disasterpiece I Want 1 5 Rep 253 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	Looks like kinda bad fit and finish to me??
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JAMS 135 Private First Class 9 Rep 186 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Easily fixed... just adjust the rubber (screw) bumper under the hood. Mine came like the photo but is now PERFECT! __________________ 2008 135i Titanium Silver/Coral Red
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chef_geek Private First Class 2 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I agree, too much of a gap. Seems sloppy.
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jbenington86 Major 58 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i, 2017 Tundra Join Date: May 2008 Location: TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 M235i [0.00] 2008 128i [0.00]	so not only does the driver have a chubby from excitment but the car does as well
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jbenington86 Major 58 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i, 2017 Tundra Join Date: May 2008 Location: TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 M235i [0.00] 2008 128i [0.00]	OMG seriously you should have never pointed that out it is gonna bug me for the life of my car or until i sell it
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