From BMW Z4 to 135I!!

[bmwZ]

Hi! I`m new to the 1addicts forum. At the moment I own a special Z4 2.2 Supercharged, but want to trade it for an 135i in the spring.

My plan is to convert the exterior to 1M looks with OEM parts. Is there a problem with this? Is it possible to get OEM parts as fenders and bumper to 1M without owning one and having the VIN number?

Thanks for answers

My Z4

[Focusedintntions]

Fantastic looking zed! As far as getting parts to do your 1m conversion...why not just get the 1m?? Also keep those seats to put in your 1 series when you get it!

[Red Bread]

Ideally you'd need the full M3 suspsension (and differential) to make the wheels fit properly, and the exhaust, plus the rear fenders are flared, and seem welded into the C-pillar, so you'd need some extensive body work and paint work. I'd guess that you'd spend more modifying a 135i to look like a 1M Coupe than it would cost just to buy a 1M.

[bmwZ]

Originally Posted by Focusedintntions

Fantastic looking zed! As far as getting parts to do your 1m conversion...why not just get the 1m?? Also keep those seats to put in your 1 series when you get it!

Thanks, the price of a new 1M in Norway is about $170 000, and the price for a 2008 135i is between $80-90 000. So I have some bucks to mod for

The Performance seats are converted to fit my Z4 with new brackets and deletion of side airbags, so I think they will go with the car

[ken1137]

Nice Z4 !

http://www.prior-design.de/bmw_1series_pdm1-wb

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by bmwZ

Hi! I`m new to the 1addicts forum. At the moment I own a special Z4 2.2 Supercharged, but want to trade it for an 135i in the spring.

My plan is to convert the exterior to 1M looks with OEM parts. Is there a problem with this? Is it possible to get OEM parts as fenders and bumper to 1M without owning one and having the VIN number?

Thanks for answers

My Z4

I think it will depend on your relationship with your local BMW dealer/Zentrum. Some might balk. But I suspect your quite friendly with your local dealership. Btw... NICE Z4!!!

[bmwZ]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Ideally you'd need the full M3 suspsension (and differential) to make the wheels fit properly, and the exhaust, plus the rear fenders are flared, and seem welded into the C-pillar, so you'd need some extensive body work and paint work. I'd guess that you'd spend more modifying a 135i to look like a 1M Coupe than it would cost just to buy a 1M.

I thought it was just another offset of the wheels that gives the wider track. Is it space enought for the 1M exhaust on a 135? On my Z4 it was hard to install quadpipes because the battery was placed under my luggage compartment, the Z4M has it in the luggage compartment.

[bmwZ]

Heres the spec list of my Z4, if your interested

ENGINE
-M54 2.2 (Replaced, the new one has only 18000km on it)

-ESS Supercharger kit

-ESS Air to air Intercooler

-Stage 2 with 3.0 ECU and higher boost from ESS (264rwhp)

-Ferrita Custom 4 tailpipe Sports exhaust

-Eismann soundrohr

-M oil cap

-BMW Tower brace(Tried to install it, but no space because bigger nozzeles from ESS

TRANSMISSION
-Z4M 6speed gearbox

-3.0Si Coupe differential (3,46)

-3.0Si drive shafts

-3.0Si Cardan shaft

BODY
-M front bumper

-M rear bumper

-M hood

-M headlamps

-M rearlamps

-M grill painted gloss black

-Aero sideskirts

-Aero Spoiler

-Custom carbon splitters

-Custom bumper air intakes in Sterling grey

-Custom CS badges ( Made from 320si, 645Ci and CSL badges)

-Custom Number plate housing

-Rollover covers painted in Sterling grey

-Hardtop

-Carbon mirrors

-White 3rd brakelight and side signal lights

-Led bulb in US sidemarkers

-Stubby antenna

PAINT
-Sterling grey (Sanded and polished)

CHASSIS
-KW V3 Coilovers

-H&R swaybars front and rear

-Ksport 330mm floating discs, 8 and 6 piston calipers

-Powerflex bushings

-Wheelstuds 50mm

-Wheel alignment as an Z4M

WHEELS AND TIRES
-19" Breyton Race GT Black 8,5" front and 9,5" rear

-Bridgestone Potenza 235/35-19 and 265/30-19

-18" BBS Motorsport silver 8,5" front and 9,5" rear

-Kumho MX semislick 225/40-18 and 265/35-19

-BBS Replica in Lamborghini Reventon grey, 8,5" front and 9,5" rear

-Hankook Icebear winter 225/40-18 and 265/35-19

INTERIOR
-BMW Performance seats

-M steeringwheel in alcantara

-M shortshift knob

-M handbreake handle

-M Nappa leather doorcovers

-M Instrument cluster (Working with M54 engine)

-M footrest on custom alcantara(Custom from E46)

-BMW alu pedals

-Custom alcantara inner doorhandles

-Custom alcantara armrest and handbrakecover

-Custom alcantara gear gaiter

-Custom alcantara inner doorsills

-Custom alcantara kneepads

-Custom floormats with Clubsport logo

-Custom Nürnburgring sticker in orange

-Herman Kardon door speakers from E46

-Facelift Climate controll panel

-Carbon 3M panels

-Z4 Individual alu doorsills

-Perlglanz inner doorhandles

-Convertible covers

-Remote Controlled soft top Up/Down

[1SerieStud]

First and foremost, amazing Z4! Love it!

About converting a 135i to a 1M, it's going to be nearly impossible, so as previously suggested, you may as well just look for a 1M. They are not being produced anymore for the US market, but there are a few new ones left available - sadly with a markup (anywhere from 5-20k over msrp). You could possibly pick up one with low miles - I am aware of at least 2-3 members that are selling theirs at a reasonable price considering market pricing.

[Wolf]

WOW! nice Z4

[Elsabor67]

Welcome to the forum. Damn that is a gorgeous Z4

[RimasRS]

That was expensive ... Buy 135i and make full performance kit.. Or use a search for N54 1M hatch you will find there more

[Red Bread]

OP is in Norway, so US sales status isn't relevant. Of course I have no idea what EU availability of the 1M is either.

I'm also not 100% sure that all of the track differences between a 1M and a non M are just wheel offset, but if you were really curious, RealOEM should hold all of the answers.

[bmwZ]

Originally Posted by RimasRS

That was expensive ... Buy 135i and make full performance kit.. Or use a search for N54 1M hatch you will find there more

Performance kit is boring compared to an 1M when it comes to looks. I know about the 1M hatch, he is also from Norway

[bmwZ]

Thanks for all nice comments about my Z4.

When is comes to the 135i, I just want the 1M exterior, not convert it to an 1M.

My plan is 1M exterior looks with fenders, bumpers, sideskirts, mirrors, quadexhaust, some 19" wheels(not desided type and brand yet) and some carbon.

KWv3 coilovers, M3 front suspension bits, ESS tune

This is what my first plans is for the 135. If this cost me like $15-20 000, its ok...

[ErvGotti]

With a $15-20k budget any reasonable good body shop should be able to retro fit the part's on for you and flair out the rear fendors with some good body work. That's a beautifully clean Z you got there, I'd be hard pressed to get rid of her if I owned it.

[1SerieStud]

Originally Posted by bmwZ

Thanks for all nice comments about my Z4.

When is comes to the 135i, I just want the 1M exterior, not convert it to an 1M.

My plan is 1M exterior looks with fenders, bumpers, sideskirts, mirrors, quadexhaust, some 19" wheels(not desided type and brand yet) and some carbon.

KWv3 coilovers, M3 front suspension bits, ESS tune

This is what my first plans is for the 135. If this cost me like $15-20 000, its ok...

This should all be attainable, the only problem may be headlights...it is my understanding that they are not the same as the new LCI headlights in terms of dimensions, so I'm not sure if a 1M bumper and fenders are going to leave any gaps around the headlights of the 135i. I've also read that the 1M headlights cannot be ordered unless it's for the purpose of reconstruction by a BMW shop. That would be something for you to find out, but any good shop should be able to compensate for that.

[bmwZ]

Originally Posted by ErvGotti

With a $15-20k budget any reasonable good body shop should be able to retro fit the part's on for you and flair out the rear fendors with some good body work. That's a beautifully clean Z you got there, I'd be hard pressed to get rid of her if I owned it.

Yes I hope so and its hard to get rid of my Z. But I like the 1M looks that much, and a new project car is always fun.

Without my hardtop


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With my BBS racewheels and tires

[1SerieStud]

Goodness gracious, you are CRAZY if you get rid of that car. I LOVE my 1M, but that thing you have is a keeper!

[bmwZ]

Originally Posted by 1SerieStud

This should all be attainable, the only problem may be headlights...it is my understanding that they are not the same as the new LCI headlights in terms of dimensions, so I'm not sure if a 1M bumper and fenders are going to leave any gaps around the headlights of the 135i. I've also read that the 1M headlights cannot be ordered unless it's for the purpose of reconstruction by a BMW shop. That would be something for you to find out, but any good shop should be able to compensate for that.

Ok thanks, but the 135 hatch with 1m front has the old headlights, seems to me that it fitting his car.

[1SerieStud]

Originally Posted by bmwZ

Ok thanks, but the 135 hatch with 1m front has the old headlights, seems to me that it fitting his car.

I could be wrong and I hope I am for the sake of your project, but the person with the hatch had some extensive body shop work done, which is why I said IF there are any gaps they can probably be addressed by the shop. You may want to ask him.

[bmwZ]

Originally Posted by 1SerieStud

Goodness gracious, you are CRAZY if you get rid of that car. I LOVE my 1M, but that thing you have is a keeper!

Thanks, but I think the 1M is the coolest BMW ever. Congratulations with a 1M, really want one of those