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Dan Parker · 05-20-2011, 09:27 PM

I put the car on jack stands tonight to install wheel studs and inspect the calipers since I am changing pads next week. After rolling around under the car I thought I should take some pictures. I didn't realize how much BMW focused on the undertray and making use of the airflow. With little inlets cut into the undertray to cool the transmission and 2 different flaps in front of the rear wheels to direct the pressure away from the wheel well I was impressed with the attention to detail. It reminds me of the undertray of my old Lotus Elise. There have been so many pictures of the exterior and interior of our cars I thought some pictures of the underneath were overdue.

Dan Parker · 05-20-2011, 09:28 PM

The rest...

MDORPHN · 05-20-2011, 09:57 PM

Dan -

Good stuff!

From markings, I surmise that the 1M is running the same springs as the M3.

I know, of course,that the subrame is the same but figured that they might have used different spring rates.

Neil

Tuned1M · 05-20-2011, 10:02 PM

I assume that AFE intake is the same one used for a 135?

Dan Parker · 05-20-2011, 10:02 PM

Then it must be a "real" M car after all!

Quote:

I assume that AFE intake is the same one used for a 135?

Yes it is. I installed it and the intake scoops last night. We hope to dyno the car in the next week or 2 so I'll put the factory box back in first.

Redadair · 05-20-2011, 10:17 PM

Great under car pics. I see the M3 markings on the spring as well, but the 1M is almost 400 lbs lighter than the M3 and it seems that they would use different spring rates for the 1M. I obviously don't know for sure but this is a best guess?

Both 1M and M3 were both tuned on the Ring for spring, shock rates and sway bars.

TUNEDM3 · 05-21-2011, 07:36 AM

Were their centralized jacking points on the car? Where did you jack up from in order to get it on the stands?

bulldog x6 · 05-21-2011, 08:07 AM

great pics!

MrRoboto · 05-21-2011, 08:17 AM

Thanks for the pix Dan. Two quick ones...Are the black kidney grills the same as those on the 135 and what did you do with your exhaust tips?

discoboy1 · 05-21-2011, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

Thanks for the pix Dan. Two quick ones...Are the black kidney grills the same as those on the 135 and what did you do with your exhaust tips?

+1

My535i · 05-21-2011, 08:28 AM

Nice pics...very cool. Enjoy that little beast!

Dan Parker · 05-21-2011, 08:39 AM

There's a jack point centralized under the engine. I lifted it from one of the front sides, put a stand under the side rear and central front then used a second jack on the other side and lifted from that side front. It really takes 2 jacks to do it right.

As far as the black kidneys they are the same as a 135. I painted the tips with 1200 degree paint.

Off to Helen GA to see some VW's at the yearly show....

Drillslinger · 05-21-2011, 08:47 AM

Hey Dan, did you remove the tips to paint them? If so, how hard was it?

Viel spass in Helen

TUNEDM3 · 05-21-2011, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Parker

There's a jack point centralized under the engine. I lifted it from one of the front sides, put a stand under the side rear and central front then used a second jack on the other side and lifted from that side front. It really takes 2 jacks to do it right.

As far as the black kidneys they are the same as a 135. I painted the tips with 1200 degree paint.

Off to Helen GA to see some VW's at the yearly show....

Thanks for the response.

Dan Parker · 05-21-2011, 09:52 AM

No, I used painters tape and a lot of newspaper. It took about an hour. 3 thin coats of paint. After I did it I realized I could have removed them

adrean8j · 05-21-2011, 10:41 AM

I seem to remember reading that the front suspension components were the same as the M3 but the rears were different?

1LazyBmw · 05-21-2011, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuned1

I assume that AFE intake is the same one used for a 135?

The Engine bay looks 90-95% the same as the 135i.. so I am guessing alot of mods can be transferred over.. essentially the 1M is the 135i with the powerkit in a wider shell with M3 suspension components.. which would be how I would simplify the description... of course there are others who would totally disagree with me lol..

timhatimay · 05-21-2011, 02:01 PM

Wow, the M-diff with the finned cover just looks so spectacular everytime I see it...I love my 135i, but I'm super jealous of that!

Do you have active steering, or is this just a different reservoir for the 1m? Looks to be the same as the one on the 135i with active steering.

Also, anyone else notice that brace underneath the car (right by the resonator at the rear of the mid-pipe). I don't remember seeing that on my 1er; is this just for the 1M, or am I crazy? I guess I'll have to crawl under and verify. Anyways, nice looking undercarriage!

Tim

Franklin Joseph · 05-21-2011, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Parker

Yes it is. I installed it and the intake scoops last night. We hope to dyno the car in the next week or 2 so I'll put the factory box back in first.

what does the butt dyno say about this mod?

adrean8j · 05-21-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by timhatimay

Also, anyone else notice that brace underneath the car (right by the resonator at the rear of the mid-pipe). I don't remember seeing that on my 1er; is this just for the 1M, or am I crazy? I guess I'll have to crawl under and verify. Anyways, nice looking undercarriage!

Tim

Yeah that brace is on the 135i as well...

Dan Parker · 05-21-2011, 03:26 PM

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what does the butt dyno say about this mod?

It's really hard to tell. The car is very very fast. If I had installed this in a month or 2 I would probably notice a difference but right now it just feels very fast. The grill scoops look like they must do a lot to force air into the intake so with more speed comes more air. After I track it in a few weeks I'll have a better idea how quick the car is with data acquisition. I guess I've learned my butt can lie and only data is to be trusted.

///M1 · 05-21-2011, 03:27 PM

Great pics, thx Dan! Couple of questions:

1. Can you tell if the mid pipe is the same as on the 135? Wonder if I can reuse my Maddad mid section?

2. Also, is there a CDV on the 1///M?

05-20-2011, 09:27 PM	#1
Dan Parker Major Drives: 2012 Golf R Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,366 iTrader: (0)	PhotoShoot - 1M Undercarriage Photos I put the car on jack stands tonight to install wheel studs and inspect the calipers since I am changing pads next week. After rolling around under the car I thought I should take some pictures. I didn't realize how much BMW focused on the undertray and making use of the airflow. With little inlets cut into the undertray to cool the transmission and 2 different flaps in front of the rear wheels to direct the pressure away from the wheel well I was impressed with the attention to detail. It reminds me of the undertray of my old Lotus Elise. There have been so many pictures of the exterior and interior of our cars I thought some pictures of the underneath were overdue. Attached Images __________________ Dan Parker
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05-20-2011, 09:28 PM	#2
Dan Parker Major Drives: 2012 Golf R Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,366 iTrader: (0)	The rest... Attached Images __________________ Dan Parker

05-20-2011, 10:17 PM	#6
Redadair Major Drives: 2011 E82 1 Series M Coupe #293 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Murray Posts: 1,191 iTrader: (0)	Great under car pics. I see the M3 markings on the spring as well, but the 1M is almost 400 lbs lighter than the M3 and it seems that they would use different spring rates for the 1M. I obviously don't know for sure but this is a best guess? Both 1M and M3 were both tuned on the Ring for spring, shock rates and sway bars. __________________ 2011 1M, Valencia Orange, All options. August 8th ED (#293 of 739 or 740) 07 335i Sedan May 4th ED.

05-21-2011, 07:36 AM	#7
TUNEDM3 Stay Ripping Drives: 1M Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New York Posts: 406 iTrader: (3)	Were their centralized jacking points on the car? Where did you jack up from in order to get it on the stands? __________________ THE GOBBLER- S.O.H

05-21-2011, 08:28 AM	#11
My535i First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 535i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MIA - Florida Posts: 341 iTrader: (1)	Nice pics...very cool. Enjoy that little beast! __________________ '09 135i - Step - Sport - M.Blue - JB3 - Eibach Drop - Alufelgen SF-71 for 1 Series '08 535i - Step - Sport - JB3 - BMS Air Filter - HKS BOV/Pipe - Aquamist water/meth injection - EuroLights Yellow ION Foglight Bulbs -

05-20-2011, 09:57 PM	#3
MDORPHN Lieutenant Colonel Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wash, DC Posts: 1,789 iTrader: (0)	Dan - Good stuff! From markings, I surmise that the 1M is running the same springs as the M3. I know, of course,that the subrame is the same but figured that they might have used different spring rates. Neil

05-20-2011, 10:02 PM	#4
Tuned1M Brigadier General Drives: ANAW1M Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 3,141 iTrader: (1)	I assume that AFE intake is the same one used for a 135?

05-21-2011, 08:07 AM	#8
bulldog x6 Major General Drives: x6 panzer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: probably work Posts: 5,021 iTrader: (28)	great pics!

05-21-2011, 08:17 AM	#9
MrRoboto Colonel Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,600 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the pix Dan. Two quick ones...Are the black kidney grills the same as those on the 135 and what did you do with your exhaust tips?

05-21-2011, 08:39 AM	#12
Dan Parker Major Drives: 2012 Golf R Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,366 iTrader: (0)	There's a jack point centralized under the engine. I lifted it from one of the front sides, put a stand under the side rear and central front then used a second jack on the other side and lifted from that side front. It really takes 2 jacks to do it right. As far as the black kidneys they are the same as a 135. I painted the tips with 1200 degree paint. Off to Helen GA to see some VW's at the yearly show.... __________________ Dan Parker

05-21-2011, 08:47 AM	#13
Drillslinger Captain Drives: BSM 1M / R53 / E91 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: No. VA Posts: 903 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [5.00] 2006 MINI Cooper S [4.80] 2010 328i Wagon [4.80]	Hey Dan, did you remove the tips to paint them? If so, how hard was it? Viel spass in Helen __________________ *Vorsprung durch Gas Geben!!* 172 of 740

05-21-2011, 09:52 AM	#15
Dan Parker Major Drives: 2012 Golf R Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,366 iTrader: (0)	No, I used painters tape and a lot of newspaper. It took about an hour. 3 thin coats of paint. After I did it I realized I could have removed them __________________ Dan Parker

05-21-2011, 02:01 PM	#18
timhatimay Lieutenant Drives: Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 418 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Wow, the M-diff with the finned cover just looks so spectacular everytime I see it...I love my 135i, but I'm super jealous of that! Do you have active steering, or is this just a different reservoir for the 1m? Looks to be the same as the one on the 135i with active steering. Also, anyone else notice that brace underneath the car (right by the resonator at the rear of the mid-pipe). I don't remember seeing that on my 1er; is this just for the 1M, or am I crazy? I guess I'll have to crawl under and verify. Anyways, nice looking undercarriage! Tim __________________ 135i MT JB/CR ///MSport

05-21-2011, 03:27 PM	#22
///M1 Brigadier General Drives: Many Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 212/305 Posts: 3,080 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1///M [0.00] 2008 Audi RS4 [0.00] 2000 BMW E39 M5 (sold) [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i (sold) [0.00]	Great pics, thx Dan! Couple of questions: 1. Can you tell if the mid pipe is the same as on the 135? Wonder if I can reuse my Maddad mid section? 2. Also, is there a CDV on the 1///M? __________________ *2011 BMW E82 1///M: AW, ZPP, ZCV, HK, Sirius, Apps; Akra CF+Valve control, MadDad mids, K&N, Forge FMIC, P3gauge, EuroTails, Tint, CF Mirrors+Spoiler+Roof Wrap, 10mm H&Rs, IND grills+gills, xCDV, LUX AE 2008 Audi B7 RS 4*: Sprint Blue, Exclusive Euro Recaro Interior, Premium+Titanium Package, EPL Tune, Stasis Ohlins MS coilovers, Milltek valved exhaust+DownPipes, Stoptech SS lines, Tint, ADR V1, Lidatek, Lamin-X, Rotiform SNA 19x10" wheels, 275/30/19 PSSs, Euro flat-bottom steering wheel, JHM SSK

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