1 Series vs 1M Series

sochermit · 04-15-2013, 08:55 AM

Disregard this question. Sorry to bother you.

What are the major differences between the two?

Harlequin · 04-15-2013, 09:22 AM

Tune, suspension, wheelbase, differential, bodykit & some cosmetics.

shah269 · 04-15-2013, 09:28 AM

wheelbase?

Harlequin · 04-15-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by shah269

wheelbase?

Ok, so maybe not technically the wheelbase as the hubs are (to my knowledge) in the exact same relative locations - but the 1M's flared fenders mean that it has different offset wheels so the contact patches on the ground are further apart.

JimD · 04-15-2013, 09:57 AM

The 1M looks like a 135 with flared fenders but it has the wheels, suspension and brakes from the M3 with competition package. The wheelbase is the same but the track is different. The rear end is a mechanical lock up instead of the electronic setup of the 135i. The motor of the 1M is the n54 from the 135i but with the BMW chip change to boost power. There is an extra oil cooler to deal with the extra power. The 6M transmission is the same, I believe, including all the gearing. Interior of the 1M is 135 except for contrasting stiching, I believe.

To me the hard thing to replicate is all the suspension bits including the rear end. It would be easy to get equivalent or greater hp. Much harder to get the better rear end and the rest of the suspension of the M3.

Jim

ShocknAwe · 04-15-2013, 10:03 AM

Also has different electronic traction controls. M Dynamic Mode.

dtwyim · 04-15-2013, 11:01 AM

Also alcantara interior, logo on headrest, gauge difference, unique VO color, and different shift knob IIRC.

Vigilante375 · 04-15-2013, 01:08 PM

If you can find one for sale and a decent price and/or mileage or willing to pay whatever it is they are going for then get it if you want a limited production car in the US.

But it's really a different car than the 135i. N54 with a bit of boost bump for a tad more power, LSD ( I believe), handles way better for the M parts it has and quad exhaust. Interior has some differences like alcantara peices, M dashboard and I'm not sure on what else was different on the interior.

JTB · 04-15-2013, 07:06 PM

Different ratio power steering rack as well.

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JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	The 1M looks like a 135 with flared fenders but it has the wheels, suspension and brakes from the M3 with competition package. The wheelbase is the same but the track is different. The rear end is a mechanical lock up instead of the electronic setup of the 135i. The motor of the 1M is the n54 from the 135i but with the BMW chip change to boost power. There is an extra oil cooler to deal with the extra power. The 6M transmission is the same, I believe, including all the gearing. Interior of the 1M is 135 except for contrasting stiching, I believe. To me the hard thing to replicate is all the suspension bits including the rear end. It would be easy to get equivalent or greater hp. Much harder to get the better rear end and the rest of the suspension of the M3. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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dtwyim Captain 52 Rep 874 Posts Drives: BMW no more Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Also alcantara interior, logo on headrest, gauge difference, unique VO color, and different shift knob IIRC.
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Vigilante375 Major 116 Rep 1,158 Posts Drives: 2012 AW 6M 135i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	If you can find one for sale and a decent price and/or mileage or willing to pay whatever it is they are going for then get it if you want a limited production car in the US. But it's really a different car than the 135i. N54 with a bit of boost bump for a tad more power, LSD ( I believe), handles way better for the M parts it has and quad exhaust. Interior has some differences like alcantara peices, M dashboard and I'm not sure on what else was different on the interior.
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JTB Private First Class 18 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Colorado iTrader: (2)	Different ratio power steering rack as well. __________________ JTB Spec Miata - 2nd SCCA RMDiv 2014 Spec Miata - 2nd SCCA RMDiv 2013 2009 135i - let the modding begin!
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