PhotoShoot - 1M Undercarriage Photos

dj john · 05-23-2011, 09:55 AM

Hello Dan,beautiful car you got

is your suspension harsh..like to hard or is it firm and comfty ride?i have bougth the performance suspensione kit to mye car and hope it is not that hard/harsh.regards john

DriveHard · 05-23-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Parker

Good eye! I'll look at it tomorrow. I have found a few places where sealant and other silicones have run a little after a few days of driving. Normal new car stuff since things haven't dried fully.

Looks like cosmoline drip... ( normal if it is )

Dan Parker · 05-23-2011, 10:27 AM

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wow, great stuff Dan. I see you wasted no time with tuning the car up

The car doesn't need much done but if I'm headed to the track the pads are going to have to get replaced. Stock pads are always too soft for track use and I'm a big fan of late braking. The wheel studs are lighter and stronger and I'm so used to having them on the race car it made sense to install them on this car. I may put some 8 or 10 mm spacers on it so rather than deal with longer lugs the studs seemed the right way to go.

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What are you changing your brake pads to? Something with less dust producing properties?

Dust is the least of my concern. Performance is #1. Performance Friction 01's.

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is your suspension harsh..like to hard or is it firm and comfty ride?

It isn't harsh at all. BMW obviously spent a lot of time getting it right. Keep in mind I live in an area where the roads are in excellent condition. I did drive over to Chattanooga and drove some bumpy roads but the car soaked them up very well, especially considering the 19's wheels and the profile of the tires. My 2 year old daughter had no complaints and fell asleep for the entire ride home.

MusclezMarinara · 05-23-2011, 11:05 AM

How did u get the car on stands when you would have to jack up on the jack points?

MDORPHN · 05-23-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MusclezMarinara

How did u get the car on stands when you would have to jack up on the jack points?

I do it on my M Coupe by jacking up from under the subframe. Don't see why I wouldn't do same when I get my 1M.

Neil

HondaGoneRogue · 05-23-2011, 11:09 AM

I think a more important question would be how he got that car seat in there lol.

But to answer, you just jack up one side of the car at the jack point and use another jack to jack up the whole front using the center jack point under the front axel.
Or, what I do is jack up one side and set a ramp under that wheel. Then procede to use the center jack pad. For the rear, people use the diff cover.

dj john · 05-23-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Parker

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wow, great stuff Dan. I see you wasted no time with tuning the car up

The car doesn't need much done but if I'm headed to the track the pads are going to have to get replaced. Stock pads are always too soft for track use and I'm a big fan of late braking. The wheel studs are lighter and stronger and I'm so used to having them on the race car it made sense to install them on this car. I may put some 8 or 10 mm spacers on it so rather than deal with longer lugs the studs seemed the right way to go.

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What are you changing your brake pads to? Something with less dust producing properties?

Dust is the least of my concern. Performance is #1. Performance Friction 01's.

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is your suspension harsh..like to hard or is it firm and comfty ride?

It isn't harsh at all. BMW obviously spent a lot of time getting it right. Keep in mind I live in an area where the roads are in excellent condition. I did drive over to Chattanooga and drove some bumpy roads but the car soaked them up very well, especially considering the 19's wheels and the profile of the tires. My 2 year old daughter had no complaints and fell asleep for the entire ride home.

i just love your car

roads in norway is bad..but i hope the performance suspension is good as on your lovely m1

aka_phox · 05-23-2011, 12:04 PM

looks like that under my M3

Dan Parker · 05-23-2011, 01:04 PM

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How did u get the car on stands when you would have to jack up on the jack points?

See post #12

Oakleyguy · 05-23-2011, 02:00 PM

TunedM2C · 05-23-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HondaGoneRogue

I think a more important question would be how he got that car seat in there lol.

It's not bad at all and I do it all the time.

Dan Parker · 05-23-2011, 02:18 PM

Haha. I put a nice pad under the car seat to protect the leather and it stays in the car. I would not want to take it out often so I bought one just for the car. My daily driver is a Jetta TDI and when I put my daughter in it the other day she pointed at the 1M and said, "Go in M!" When I explained we were taking the TDI she was not happy at all. It's not all fun and games though. She told me to be careful and slow down the other day. 2 years old and a back seat driver already!

dmboone25 · 05-23-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Parker

Haha. I put a nice pad under the car seat to protect the leather and it stays in the car. I would not want to take it out often so I bought one just for the car. My daily driver is a Jetta TDI and when I put my daughter in it the other day she pointed at the 1M and said, "Go in M!" When I explained we were taking the TDI she was not happy at all. It's not all fun and games though. She told me to be careful and slow down the other day. 2 years old and a back seat driver already!

In a great thread, that might be the best post.

Love the ///M...

HondaGoneRogue · 05-23-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

In a great thread, that might be the best post.

Love the ///M...

+1 Thanks for the photos Dan. Congrats.

CJR926 · 05-23-2011, 05:50 PM

Only thing I dislike about under the hood is the cover that says, "powered by m" where's the s54 was just //M. Granted this is tuned by //M instead of being an //M specific motor. Great undercarriage though, very tidy!

smellthebeans · 05-23-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Parker

Haha. My daily driver is a Jetta TDI and when I put my daughter in it the other day she pointed at the 1M and said, "Go in M!" When I explained we were taking the TDI she was not happy at all!

That's awesome!

I also have a Jetta TDI & have been mulling a 1M, M3, or used M Coupe.

Your comments and observations are helpful.

Thanks

Dan Parker · 05-23-2011, 06:20 PM

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Only thing I dislike about under the hood is the cover that says, "powered by m" where's the s54 was just //M.

I don't mind what it says but it seems upside down to me. When the engine was hot I pulled up a corner with my fingers and it is just stuck on. I'm flipping it over the next time the engine is hot and I have the tool handy. Silly but it's bugging me.

johnca · 05-23-2011, 08:35 PM

Thanks for sharing. love the fillers

tunedone · 05-23-2011, 11:25 PM

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

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.

I have really enjoyed Dinan mods to my 335I and was wondering if you were planning on using Dinan exhaust or ECU mods that he will produce for the 1M?

Dan Parker · 05-24-2011, 06:25 AM

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I have really enjoyed Dinan mods to my 335I and was wondering if you were planning on using Dinan exhaust or ECU mods that he will produce for the 1M?

No i do not.

saeedg48 · 05-25-2011, 02:35 PM

hm nice exhaust

skyphab · 05-25-2011, 02:38 PM

Looks great!
How did you paint your exhaust tips?

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dj john Private First Class 7 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 118d performance Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: vestfold iTrader: (0)	Hello Dan,beautiful car you gotis your suspension harsh..like to hard or is it firm and comfty ride?i have bougth the performance suspensione kit to mye car and hope it is not that hard/harsh.regards john
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Dan Parker Major 81 Rep 1,421 Posts Drives: 2012 Golf R Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Haha. I put a nice pad under the car seat to protect the leather and it stays in the car. I would not want to take it out often so I bought one just for the car. My daily driver is a Jetta TDI and when I put my daughter in it the other day she pointed at the 1M and said, "Go in M!" When I explained we were taking the TDI she was not happy at all. It's not all fun and games though. She told me to be careful and slow down the other day. 2 years old and a back seat driver already! __________________ Dan Parker
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