H&R BMW 1M Coupe Debuting at SEMA

datbimmerdoe · 10-31-2011, 02:08 PM

very classy 1m

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Originally Posted by Moo

Right. I prefer these on the 1M.

ALPINE6SPD · 10-31-2011, 02:14 PM

Perfect drop

Moo · 10-31-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by James T. Kirk

Isn't it an engineering no-no to lower the suspension unequally on the front and back?
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If you think that's bad, you'll have a heart-attack with these sites:

http://www.stanceworks.com/

http://www.stancenation.com/

James T. Kirk · 10-31-2011, 02:39 PM

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robertm · 10-31-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuned1

How's about a nice clean BSM 1M with tint and these BBS wheels in gold?

Hah! A man after my heart. Gawd those two tone silver-gold BBS wheels absolutely were the baddest thing on wheels! I saw an 87 guards red turbo about 6 months ago riding on some. I have to admit now they look just a –wee- bit tacky.

I'm still loving the silver ones though!

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Originally Posted by LeifW

I agree with you. I like those style wheels, but I don't care for the way the lip protrudes beyond the tire. If the lip didn't protrude, I would be very interested in these wheels.

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Originally Posted by LeifW

Leif W.

I see what you’re saying about the lip. I'm assuming the reason you don't like it isn't aesthetic but cosmetic? As in the lip will scrape on any and everything. Do you think it’s a matter of getting wider tires on there or it’s just the way the wheels are designed?

Tallest · 10-31-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by James T. Kirk

Isn't it an engineering no-no to lower the suspension unequally on the front and back?
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this whole thing is about looks - performance is secondary. Pretty sure on track the stock 1M will out drive this thing any day.

besides, this "eliminating the huge front tire and wheel gap, for a more homogeneous appearance. " is strange, considering how BMW spent millions of euros on development and then a suspension company says no, it's not right, let's lower it to look better.

Oh and the orange 1M with those BBS rims looks great! But I do like the BBS RS as well. Work of art!

James T. Kirk · 10-31-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by research

this whole thing is about looks - performance is secondary. Pretty sure on track the stock 1M will out drive this thing any day.

besides, this "eliminating the huge front tire and wheel gap, for a more homogeneous appearance. " is strange, considering how BMW spent millions of euros on development and then a suspension company says no, it's not right, let's lower it to look better.

Oh and the orange 1M with those BBS rims looks great! But I do like the BBS RS as well. Work of art!

Don't get me wrong. I think there is an advantage to lowering that has everything to do with track vs. everyday road handling. This is something that one can truly improve from stock.

It's just the whole changing-the-pitch-of-the-vehicle-just-for-looks that I agree is really misguided.

robertm · 10-31-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by research

this whole thing is about looks - performance is secondary. Pretty sure on track the stock 1M will out drive this thing any day.

Actually it’ll probably be a bit quicker on track. The H&Rs are stiffer which will reduce body roll. They lower the car so the center of gravity is better. They will also increase the front camber. All of those will give it an advantage on the track. Now if the car is lowered so much it starts hard impacting the bump stops then all those advantages are out the door. Assuming that's not the case though it will almost certainly be just a bit quicker per lap.

The down side is the on the street ride will almost certainly be less smooth. Also if the camber is increased too much you will get poor tire life up front.

As you said though the springs really aren't intended for serious track work. I'm pretty certain they are for looking good when your rollin with your homies. (Isnt' that how they say it?)

M_BYEEE · 10-31-2011, 03:22 PM

My car feels really shaky, bumpy on the freeway doing anything above like 75. And I never noticed it before until recently. What do you think it could be? Hopefully one of my wheels aren't bent

T1T2GRE · 10-31-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SerieStud

No offense to anyone but those wheels look hideous at best. The whole project looks like modern day supermodel wearing converse shoes from the 80's.

+1. These are awful. I don't understand the fascination with changing the stock wheels, which are quite nice to begin with (unless it is purely a weight savings issue).

The drop looks nice though.

W/// · 10-31-2011, 04:26 PM

I love BBS basketweaves, but I have to say that just doesn't fit the 1M at all. Amazing on an E30 and everything from that era. For a 2011/2012, not so much. The best wheels I've see so far are still the OEM ZCP's actually.

GuamX1 · 10-31-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Novator

I think they look rather good on it, but I'd hate to be the one to clean them. I had no idea that they even made a BBS like that in 19".

They look really nice but like what you said I hate cleaning them

GB///M · 10-31-2011, 08:05 PM

Car looks great except those wheels..they look like crap!

deadlyrhythm · 10-31-2011, 10:09 PM

Ew. Nasty wheels. I'm 29 if that's why.

deadlyrhythm · 10-31-2011, 10:11 PM

The wheels remind me of something outta the 80s. BMWs are about clean, simple lines. These wheels do not accentuate that design

m-technik · 11-01-2011, 12:39 AM

Gorgeous! Imho, bbs rs's would make even a Yugo look (somewhat) good ;-) cant understand that there would be any hate for the legendary wheel that inspires mesh-spoke style wheels right up until todays wheel designs. This is the best 1M I've seen to date.

Imola.ZHP · 11-01-2011, 02:22 AM

Shouldn't those wheels be on a candy-apple red and gold interior mid-90's Mazda B2200 with hydraulics?

NEXT!

Fat Al · 11-01-2011, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by deadlyrhythm

The wheels remind me of something outta the 80s. BMWs are about clean, simple lines. These wheels do not accentuate that design

These were standard fitment on all M cars from the 80's. You can say you don't like them, but your statement, at best, is an oxymoron. At worst, it makes you look absolutely amateur.

hipvspec · 11-01-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Al

These were standard fitment on all M cars from the 80's. You can say you don't like them, but your statement, at best, is an oxymoron. At worst, it makes you look absolutely amateur.

According to Oxford Dictionary:
forum(fo·rum):

noun (plural forums)
1. A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.

Expression of opinions is not an absolute indication of someone's maturity.

I actually like these wheels, but I am just sayin'

Dan Parker · 11-01-2011, 06:35 PM

It's at sema. Something has to look overdone. Be glad there isn't a giant red wing on the roof and subs thumpin!

TunedM2C · 11-01-2011, 06:40 PM

I'm at SEMA now and spoke to one of the reps about this car. The president of H

HondaGoneRogue · 11-01-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuned1

Signal isn't that great here so my message got cut off. Anyway, the president of H

So that's your 1er in the paid parking lot?

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