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      02-29-2020, 12:29 AM   #133
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Futzing with gaps

Getting everything lined up and all of the gaps satisfactory is going to be a “fun” process.

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Front bumper came home.

Just wanted to see it.
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Just wanted to see it.
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You’re not the first to call me that. For this project, and other reasons.
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You’re not the first to call me that. For this project, and other reasons.
Inspiring nonetheless haha!!
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Ryan calls it “J-spec”

Fussing over gaps and such.

Revozsport did me no favors with this hood. It's easily 3-4mm narrower than the OE hood and the fit up front over the grilles was, frankly, awful. Not to mention a large flaw in the finish in a very conspicuous spot. (good thing I'm painting it) For a product that costs what this does, I am NOT impressed.

Anyway, I've managed to make lemonade I think. Have a look. There's a LOT of shaping going on here to make that gap over the grills and the three upper bumper tips as clean as possible.
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Fussing over gaps and such.

Revozsport did me no favors with this hood. It's easily 3-4mm narrower than the OE hood and the fit up front over the grilles was, frankly, awful. Not to mention a large flaw in the finish in a very conspicuous spot. (good thing I'm painting it) For a product that costs what this does, I am NOT impressed.

Anyway, I've managed to make lemonade I think. Have a look. There's a LOT of shaping going on here to make that gap over the grills and the three upper bumper tips as clean as possible.
Probably a noob question...
But what is the process of overcoming stock 135i vs stock 1m wheel location?
Does the entire suspension system need to be replaced or modified?
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Fussing over gaps and such.

Revozsport did me no favors with this hood. It's easily 3-4mm narrower than the OE hood and the fit up front over the grilles was, frankly, awful. Not to mention a large flaw in the finish in a very conspicuous spot. (good thing I'm painting it) For a product that costs what this does, I am NOT impressed.

Anyway, I've managed to make lemonade I think. Have a look. There's a LOT of shaping going on here to make that gap over the grills and the three upper bumper tips as clean as possible.
For what I've seen from several carbon fiber hoods the front bumper gap is a big issue.

But I got to say you're doing a hell of a great job.
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Probably a noob question...
But what is the process of overcoming stock 135i vs stock 1m wheel location?
Does the entire suspension system need to be replaced or modified?
I'm assuming that you're speaking of the rear hubs being 10mm wider per side.

You can either go to the 1M/M3 rear suspension completely including knuckles arms etc. Or, you can swap out the 135 hubs and bearings themselves for the narrower hubs.

In my particular case, The way I've rolled the rear quarters, I've easily gained more than that 10mm in clearance. So, standard 1M/M3 offsets should be just fine.

I did all of the suspension modification stuff a couple years ago.
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For what I've seen from several carbon fiber hoods the front bumper gap is a big issue.

But I got to say you're doing a hell of a great job.
Thanks. I've been a bit lazy of late. I need to get back out there and get more done.
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Keep the updates coming! We are all cheering you on! It will be awesome to have another completed Clone to add to the family!
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For what I've seen from several carbon fiber hoods the front bumper gap is a big issue.

But I got to say you're doing a hell of a great job.
Thanks. I've been a bit lazy of late. I need to get back out there and get more done.
I'm eager to see this protect done, but I get the rollercoaster we go through when doing a build. Good luck with it🔥👌🏽
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Ok. I’m settling.

Not perfect. But, I’m fairly happy with these gaps. Since these pics were taken; I’ve yanked the hood and ripped the fenders off to paint their inner areas as well as painting the hood hinges and the areas adjacent next.

Yeah. I’m slow and picky. Sorry everyone.
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Just a few quick videos I’d done for a friend while we were chatting.
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Not perfect. But, I'm fairly happy with these gaps. Since these pics were taken; I've yanked the hood and ripped the fenders off to paint their inner areas as well as painting the hood hinges and the areas adjacent next.

Yeah. I'm slow and picky. Sorry everyone.
Hi Bill, fantastic build btw.

I'm just wondering, how did you fix the gaps? The pics before look wider than the straits of Gibraltar and then the last ones look like they were made for your car.
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Hi Bill, fantastic build btw.

I'm just wondering, how did you fix the gaps? The pics before look wider than the straits of Gibraltar and then the last ones look like they were made for your car.
Gaps to the fender are adjusted by moving the fenders and hood around obviously. Had to cheat little bit on those to get them in closer since this hood is a bit narrower than the OE hood. Tiny notches in the fender mounting holes did the trick there.
Clearance to the grilles was made by adjusting (sanding) the hood itself. Adjust bumpers to a lower position and then sneak a piece of emory cloth between them. Very slow going and blister inducing.
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I just spent the last hour exploring this build thread. It was a rollercoaster of ups-and-downs, but I loved every moment of it.

I'm having mixed feelings about doing a 1M conversion to my 135i (paying a race shop to do it) or just doing fender flares, or buying a real 1m and selling my 135, or buying an M2c and selling my 135.

All in all, I want a wide boi, but I'm not sure just how I'm gonna do it.
When I consider that I paid around 14k for my 135i, I feel better knowing I could have paid 45-50k for a similar mileage 1M. I'll just spend 10-15k on doing the conversion (appropriate number?) and some on suspension work and still be ahead of a 1M buyer.

Anyway, not to hijack your thread, this build is amazing, and I love your detailed photos + descriptions. I feel like we're all on this adventure with you, and it definitely gives me great insight into auto-body and fab, somthing I know nothing about!

Keep up the great build, and can't wait to see it continue on.
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Hi bill, what hood struts do you use for the carbon hood?
i am sure they are not the stock 135i ones

Can you please share the part numbers? I am tired of holding mine with a broomstick
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I just spent the last hour exploring this build thread. It was a rollercoaster of ups-and-downs, but I loved every moment of it.

I'm having mixed feelings about doing a 1M conversion to my 135i (paying a race shop to do it) or just doing fender flares, or buying a real 1m and selling my 135, or buying an M2c and selling my 135.

All in all, I want a wide boi, but I'm not sure just how I'm gonna do it.
When I consider that I paid around 14k for my 135i, I feel better knowing I could have paid 45-50k for a similar mileage 1M. I'll just spend 10-15k on doing the conversion (appropriate number?) and some on suspension work and still be ahead of a 1M buyer.

Anyway, not to hijack your thread, this build is amazing, and I love your detailed photos + descriptions. I feel like we're all on this adventure with you, and it definitely gives me great insight into auto-body and fab, somthing I know nothing about!

Keep up the great build, and can't wait to see it continue on.
Could always sell yours and buy mine
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Could always sell yours and buy mine
nah. I decided it would be more fun to build it up myself.
I always enjoyed having something else to do to my vehicles. Hope it never ends and ownership never goes stale.
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nah. I decided it would be more fun to build it up myself.
I always enjoyed having something else to do to my vehicles. Hope it never ends and ownership never goes stale.
It won't. Had one hell of a ownership and modifying journey so far with mine over the last decade or so. I'm sure yours will be just as enjoyable.
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Still alive

This project has stalled obviously. I’ll be getting back to work on it soon now that I’ve found work again.

I did recently bolt the “new” wheels to it and set it on some skates so that I could move it around a little easier. Grabbed a few pics when I did that.
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