1M by Mrs Alpine

[Alpine*]

Originally Posted by dontask

Is that WAY trying to steal your car?

Indeed, guessed it in one.

[Rivenscyr]

Congrats

and cool plates on the M3

[Alpine*]

The M3 was feeling a little 2nd hand and unloved due to the arrival of the new baby so we arranged for this......

WOW!!!

http://forums.finalinspection.com.au...d.php?p=111404

[alik01]

Looks awesome Alpine. Way to make the old girl feel loved!

Now, where's the extra 1M shots??

[Alpine*]

Originally Posted by alik01

Looks awesome Alpine. Way to make the old girl feel loved!

Now, where's the extra 1M shots??

Cheers alik, problem is we are still in Melbourne, well I am, and the 1M is on route back to Canberra, 7+ hour drive. Will try to get some during the week.

[alik01]

Fair enough Alpine! Hope you're enjoying your time in Melbourne!

When you do get a chance, would be great to see some broader shots of the car with the wheels.

[135 Jie]

Looks awesome! So you can order the 1M with black rims from factory ay?

[Alpine*]

Originally Posted by 135 Jie

Looks awesome! So you can order the 1M with black rims from factory ay?

Ah, NO

Dealer did it at my request.

[Steve Brown]

A practical comment concerning Black wheels from a 1M owner. My 135i always had the grubbiest wheels, I think the pads were made of solid graphite, coal or something similar. Black wheels would therefore be a good option. However, the 1M pads don't dust up anywhere near as bad a s the 135i did. 1200km done so far and the wheels are still clean.

[Zuzu]

Originally Posted by Steve Brown

However, the 1M pads don't dust up anywhere near as bad a s the 135i did. 1200km done so far and the wheels are still clean.

Awesome info Steve.. That's one less headache with maintenance.

[gazz]

Originally Posted by Steve Brown

A practical comment concerning Black wheels from a 1M owner. My 135i always had the grubbiest wheels, I think the pads were made of solid graphite, coal or something similar. Black wheels would therefore be a good option. However, the 1M pads don't dust up anywhere near as bad a s the 135i did. 1200km done so far and the wheels are still clean.

Yes I noticed that too. Similar in that my 3 1/2 year old 335i still dusts badly whereas the 1M isn't as bad, even with new pads. Mind you the style of the wheel lends itself to a darker grey titanium look. Have you noticed the quiet squeal, like racing pads, when you first move after it has been sitting for a while? First application of the brake stops it.

[Honny]

Congratulations! Perfect colour combo!

Damn it's hard trying to avoid 1M threads when you don't own one.

[Lima]

Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Ah, NO

Dealer did it at my request.

I wondered about that, nice work.