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addict135i · 08-22-2012, 12:57 AM

Hey guys will a 1m oem bumper fit my 135i without modifications? Or will I need a new hood and 1m fenders? Thanks in advance!

1LazyBmw · 08-22-2012, 02:16 AM

Probably new fenders.. I think the hood is the same. But if you can wait there are a few companies making a 1series compatible 1M bumper.

Boxtyp3 · 08-22-2012, 11:11 AM

I would say modify the bumper. It will cost more to get a new fenders and have it painted.

C.junior · 08-22-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LazyBmw

Probably new fenders.. I think the hood is the same. But if you can wait there are a few companies making a 1series compatible 1M bumper.

Do you know what companies and how much longer

Curare86 · 08-25-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by C.junior

Do you know what companies and how much longer

Kersher already make one and have for a while. LTBMW were making one but havent seen any news on the thread in a while.

Zeros and ones · 08-25-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Curare86

Kersher already make one and have for a while. LTBMW were making one but havent seen any news on the thread in a while.

the kersher one even though looks amazing is made out of fiberglass.

Not a big fan of bumpers made out of fiberglass but if anyone else is... awesome!

Curare86 · 08-25-2012, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeros and ones

the kersher one even though looks amazing is made out of fiberglass.

Not a big fan of bumpers made out of fiberglass but if anyone else is... awesome!

If theyre well made its not a problem. PU ones can be equally crappy depending on manufacturing process... arent ferrari bumpers FRP?

DTR · 08-27-2012, 09:48 AM

END.CC also has a 1M style front bumper, not sure what material its made of tho....

Venom · 08-27-2012, 11:31 AM

I looked into this with my dealership not too long ago and they said that it's only possible if you modify the fenders.

andrey_gta · 08-27-2012, 12:40 PM

a few e87/e81 guys have cut up the 1M and their stock bumpers to mold it.
I assume that they cut the fender ends from stock, and lined it up as best as possible with 1M

Looked great!!

I wanna know what they used to mold/glue/plastic weld

splitsecond · 10-21-2012, 06:56 AM

Hey, sorry to resurrect, but I was wondering if anybody knows whether 1M parts would be a direct retrofit if I get both the bumper and the fenders. It seems like the prices for the 1M body panels are surprisingly reasonable, and I need some body work anyway... would I be able to slap on the fenders and bumpers directly or would it require some modification?

Teigland · 10-22-2012, 01:18 AM

you will be able to swap the front end directly, the rear fenders are a lot more work, due to beeing welded on rather than screwed.
Other than that a 1m front end without the rear would look stupid due to the widened wheel arches.

cartaa100 · 01-28-2013, 06:03 PM

New fenders is all I believe

ilikebmxbikes · 01-28-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by splitsecond

Hey, sorry to resurrect, but I was wondering if anybody knows whether 1M parts would be a direct retrofit if I get both the bumper and the fenders. It seems like the prices for the 1M body panels are surprisingly reasonable, and I need some body work anyway... would I be able to slap on the fenders and bumpers directly or would it require some modification?

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Originally Posted by cartaa100

New fenders is all I believe

It is not as simple as swapping just the fenders.

You need:
Front Bumper
Fenders
Wheel well liners (2 pieces each+ headlight access cover)
Headlight bracket covers
1M headlight washer reservoir
1M headlight washer system or 135I headlight washer delete
1M blinker parts sections
1M Oilcooler/2nd radiator ducting
1M bumper mesh
1M sideskirts w/ a custom chop/moulding on the rear end

08-22-2012, 12:57 AM	#1
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08-22-2012, 02:16 AM	#2
1LazyBmw Brigadier General Drives: E82 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,992 iTrader: (5)	Probably new fenders.. I think the hood is the same. But if you can wait there are a few companies making a 1series compatible 1M bumper. __________________ Cardomain: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3334104

08-27-2012, 09:48 AM	#8
DTR 1 day... Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 141 iTrader: (0)	END.CC also has a 1M style front bumper, not sure what material its made of tho.... __________________

08-27-2012, 11:31 AM	#9
Venom Major Drives: Teg DC2 + E82 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Easy Bay, CA Posts: 1,458 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [4.25]	I looked into this with my dealership not too long ago and they said that it's only possible if you modify the fenders. __________________ - Thanks MGallop! Widebody 135i Powered by: Wagner-Tuning & VMR Wheels TheSt\|G - "And if you think the 1M got the N54 for any reason other than to keep it slower/cheaper than the M3 you are delusional."

08-27-2012, 12:40 PM	#10
andrey_gta Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost Posts: 1,785 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [0.00]	a few e87/e81 guys have cut up the 1M and their stock bumpers to mold it. I assume that they cut the fender ends from stock, and lined it up as best as possible with 1M Looked great!! I wanna know what they used to mold/glue/plastic weld __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, tuned by EVOLVE In-progress: Evolve tune configuration!!; custom lip, some susp. "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is Review

08-22-2012, 11:11 AM	#3
Boxtyp3 Captain Drives: E82AW N54/ e92 BSM N55 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 696 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i [0.00] 2013 E92 335i [0.00]	I would say modify the bumper. It will cost more to get a new fenders and have it painted.

10-21-2012, 06:56 AM	#11
splitsecond Space Admiral Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 305 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Hey, sorry to resurrect, but I was wondering if anybody knows whether 1M parts would be a direct retrofit if I get both the bumper and the fenders. It seems like the prices for the 1M body panels are surprisingly reasonable, and I need some body work anyway... would I be able to slap on the fenders and bumpers directly or would it require some modification? __________________ 2008 135i Montego Blue sport pkg, premium pkg, Logic 7 sound, iDrive/Nav Mods completed: JB4+ & FBO \|\| LSD \|\| BMW-P suspension + F/R sway bars \|\| 18" Breyton GTS-R \|\| M3 front bushings \|\| Vogtland camber plates \|\| BMW-P rotors + Stoptech pads \|\|\|\| Acquired, not installed: BMS WW Meth kit \|\| Logic HVI intake \|\| Mishimoto OCC \|\|\|\| Shopping for: Summer tires

10-22-2012, 01:18 AM	#12
Teigland New Member Drives: 05 120D 5door hatch Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 9 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 BMW 120D Hatch ... [0.00]	you will be able to swap the front end directly, the rear fenders are a lot more work, due to beeing welded on rather than screwed. Other than that a 1m front end without the rear would look stupid due to the widened wheel arches.

01-28-2013, 06:03 PM	#13
cartaa100 First Lieutenant Drives: Grey car Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 352 iTrader: (0)	New fenders is all I believe

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