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Shinobi · 08-27-2010, 10:23 PM

A new type of side vent? I didn't notice anyone point this out, but if you look closely under the cover just behind the front wheel arch, there looks to be some type of new body feature for the 1M. In the video, on the left side, you see that they covered a much larger area vertically than would normally be covered by the typical ///M side vents. Maybe something akin to what the RX-8 has?

BTW, I'm just a lurker here, but I have been following the progress of this new ///M car. While I can't afford the 1M anytime soon, maybe in the future, who knows? I'm not really a big fan of the 1er's overall appearance, but with a turbo engine, LSD, wide fenders, quads, nice 19s with ///M suspension...I can overlook that

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Jason · 08-27-2010, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinobi

A new type of side vent? I didn't notice anyone point this out, but if you look closely under the cover just behind the front wheel arch, there looks to be some type of new body feature for the 1M. In the video, on the left side, you see that they covered a much larger area vertically than would normally be covered by the typical ///M side vents. Maybe something akin to what the RX-8 has?

BTW, I'm just a lurker here, but I have been following the progress of this new ///M car. While I can't afford the 1M anytime soon, maybe in the future, who knows? I'm not really a big fan of the 1er's overall appearance, but with a turbo engine, LSD, wide fenders, quads, nice 19s with ///M suspension...I can overlook that

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Good eye! I didn't notice that until now.

red-sauerkraut · 08-27-2010, 10:27 PM

Super good eye.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinobi

A new type of side vent? I didn't notice anyone point this out...

BForbes · 08-27-2010, 10:31 PM

Boy racer it is! This car might have more vents/slits/creases than any other M.

Oh, I also second the hyper white Angel eyes. They are the sex!

M3_WC · 08-28-2010, 12:25 AM

I noticed the same thing when I saw the pics. Didn't think anyone else had noticed.

You can see the full outline of the vent even under the black covering. It is rather large.

M3_WC · 08-28-2010, 12:28 AM

It could help draw air through the front duct and then out the side vent.

In another pic you can clearly see an intercooler or oil cooler behind the front opening.

piloto · 08-28-2010, 12:43 AM

Are those M3 brakes? They don't look like the 6-pot 135i calipers.

Garduna · 08-28-2010, 12:55 AM

Me likes!!!

HERR FSTIR · 08-28-2010, 01:04 AM

The rear fender duct is faintly outlined here. It has the same shape and dimensions as the front. I suspect this is another vertically oriented brake duct.

bavarian19 · 08-28-2010, 06:30 AM

good eye

BForbes · 08-28-2010, 07:01 AM

Very good eye. This thing is going to be wild!

OBI_agent · 08-28-2010, 07:43 AM

Very good eye OP...good work. I always had a thing for side vents so I hope these are functional rather then delusional.

pyrat · 08-28-2010, 09:35 AM

absolutely amazing. Love that it is only MT, a true drivers car.

T89 · 08-28-2010, 11:08 AM

It's gonna look amazing.

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Raine · 08-28-2010, 12:40 PM

They honestly need to change the headlights for the M1 Coupe -__-

jayparry · 08-28-2010, 02:22 PM

Yeah so apparent now that its pointed out.

I think its more in similarity to the Lancer -> Lancer Evo. Or Lexus IS250 -> ISF. When a car goes widebody they have to pull the fender back into the body where the door is and a vent is an aggressive and possibly functional way to do this.

ciomas · 08-29-2010, 04:43 AM

damn I love those wheels. need to get me a set ;P

crfine88 · 08-29-2010, 09:28 AM

could be a to catch air while braking for cooling the brakes or engine.

Wolfpack · 08-29-2010, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3_WC

I noticed the same thing when I saw the pics. Didn't think anyone else had noticed.

You can see the full outline of the vent even under the black covering. It is rather large.

After "feeling" the car on Friday night at O'Fest, the bulge at the top of what is highlighted in the photo is not the top of the vent, but is a bar like the current M3. The vent seems to extend higher by about 1 1/2 to 2 inches on the fender.

Muffnbluff · 08-29-2010, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3_WC

It could help draw air through the front duct and then out the side vent.

In another pic you can clearly see an intercooler or oil cooler behind the front opening.

I'm going to have to say that's another radiator and not an oil cooler. I bet the oil cooler remains in the passenger wheel well.

thez99 · 08-30-2010, 01:45 AM

Sorry but tbh, that looks like the lower part of the door on the bottom and the side turn signal reflector on the top. Really doubt that whole bit is a fender vent.

RobMason · 08-30-2010, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3_WC

I noticed the same thing when I saw the pics. Didn't think anyone else had noticed.

You can see the full outline of the vent even under the black covering. It is rather large.

Heres part of what you are seeing, the bar running thru the vent.

08-27-2010, 10:23 PM	#1
Shinobi Addicted to AutoX Drives: Modded e46 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Irvine Posts: 171 iTrader: (0)	1M Coupe Front Fender Vents Spotted? A new type of side vent? I didn't notice anyone point this out, but if you look closely under the cover just behind the front wheel arch, there looks to be some type of new body feature for the 1M. In the video, on the left side, you see that they covered a much larger area vertically than would normally be covered by the typical ///M side vents. Maybe something akin to what the RX-8 has? BTW, I'm just a lurker here, but I have been following the progress of this new ///M car. While I can't afford the 1M anytime soon, maybe in the future, who knows? I'm not really a big fan of the 1er's overall appearance, but with a turbo engine, LSD, wide fenders, quads, nice 19s with ///M suspension...I can overlook that . __________________
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08-27-2010, 10:31 PM	#4
BForbes Moderator Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,235 iTrader: (0)	Boy racer it is! This car might have more vents/slits/creases than any other M. Oh, I also second the hyper white Angel eyes. They are the sex! __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)

08-28-2010, 12:25 AM	#5
M3_WC Lieutenant Colonel Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 1,829 iTrader: (0)	I noticed the same thing when I saw the pics. Didn't think anyone else had noticed. You can see the full outline of the vent even under the black covering. It is rather large. Attached Images

08-28-2010, 01:04 AM	#9
HERR FSTIR Captain Drives: VO 1M, E92 335x, E61 530x Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Frozen Tundra Posts: 669 iTrader: (0)	The rear fender duct is faintly outlined here. It has the same shape and dimensions as the front. I suspect this is another vertically oriented brake duct. Attached Images

08-28-2010, 07:01 AM	#11
BForbes Moderator Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,235 iTrader: (0)	Very good eye. This thing is going to be wild! __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)

08-28-2010, 12:28 AM	#6
M3_WC Lieutenant Colonel Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 1,829 iTrader: (0)	It could help draw air through the front duct and then out the side vent. In another pic you can clearly see an intercooler or oil cooler behind the front opening.

08-28-2010, 12:43 AM	#7
piloto Captain Drives: 2011 E90 M3 - AW/FR Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 832 iTrader: (0)	Are those M3 brakes? They don't look like the 6-pot 135i calipers.

08-28-2010, 12:55 AM	#8
Garduna Brigadier General Drives: 128i Sedona Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,904 iTrader: (3)	Me likes!!!

08-28-2010, 06:30 AM	#10
bavarian19 General Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,658 iTrader: (22)	good eye

08-28-2010, 07:43 AM	#12
OBI_agent D to the X to the B! Drives: ABS,American bargain supercar Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 2,083 iTrader: (0)	Very good eye OP...good work. I always had a thing for side vents so I hope these are functional rather then delusional. __________________ 11 corvette C6

08-28-2010, 09:35 AM	#13
pyrat First Lieutenant Drives: 325i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New England Posts: 323 iTrader: (0)	absolutely amazing. Love that it is only MT, a true drivers car.

08-28-2010, 11:08 AM	#14
T89 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Z4 35i & Mini Cooper S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Geneva & Joburg Posts: 1,534 iTrader: (0)	It's gonna look amazing. T

08-28-2010, 12:40 PM	#15
Raine Captain Drives: '11 E82, '04 E60 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 843 iTrader: (3)	They honestly need to change the headlights for the M1 Coupe -__-

08-28-2010, 02:22 PM	#16
jayparry BMW Performanceer Drives: BSM '09 135i 'tii' Dinan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 366 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i 'Tii' [3.50]	Yeah so apparent now that its pointed out. I think its more in similarity to the Lancer -> Lancer Evo. Or Lexus IS250 -> ISF. When a car goes widebody they have to pull the fender back into the body where the door is and a vent is an aggressive and possibly functional way to do this. __________________ 2009 BMW 135i - Premium, Sport, Cold, Comfort, Nav, Active Steering, Premium Sound, iPod/Smartphone BMW Performance - Carbon Fiber trim, Suspension, Front Rotors, Rear Valence, Spoiler, Steering Wheel, Gearshift, Handbrake, Dead Pedal Dinan - stage 2 Engine Program, Intake, Exhaust, Short Shifter and Pedals.

08-29-2010, 04:43 AM	#17
ciomas Captain Drives: LCI e92 335 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: london UK / 3city PL Posts: 654 iTrader: (0)	damn I love those wheels. need to get me a set ;P

08-29-2010, 09:28 AM	#18
crfine88 Colonel Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cave Creek AZ. Posts: 2,179 iTrader: (13)	could be a to catch air while braking for cooling the brakes or engine. __________________ LINK TO MOD JOURNAL: http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403119

08-30-2010, 01:45 AM	#21
thez99 Colonel Drives: 2010 135i Auto Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 2,585 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 135i [3.00]	Sorry but tbh, that looks like the lower part of the door on the bottom and the side turn signal reflector on the top. Really doubt that whole bit is a fender vent. __________________ = ER Chargepipe/HKS BOV = Maddad Whisper Axle-back exhaust = Maddad resonted 3" midpipes = BMS DCI = HPF FMIC - 18" vmr 701's with Michelin PSS tires - M3 front sway == Coming soon? = M3 front suspension bits - rear m3 subframe bushings - BMW Perf Suspension - IC rear diffusor and spoiler

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