ONE of 740 trim POLL

FairfaxM3 · 01-25-2012, 09:40 AM

Lazar@AUTOcouture: Stock with "One of 740" would be perfect to me.

discoboy1 · 01-25-2012, 09:58 AM

1 of 220 would be nice for Canada...

C'sM3 · 01-25-2012, 10:21 AM

I originally voted for orange but now think it would be more classy in the original OEM silver. Or an orange ring with silver lettering?

Also I think "BMW Motorsporst Limited 1 Series M Coupe" should be written from left to right. The way it is currently laid out you have to read upside down. Just my 2 cents... Plus I'd be willing to pay up to $50 for this

UNO///M · 01-25-2012, 10:32 AM

Aluminum OEM trim 1 of 740.

darrensi · 01-25-2012, 10:39 AM

Definitely in for one, with whatever the majority decides for the wording. I would prefer the same color/look as the OEM part though over any of the color choices.

FairfaxM3 · 01-25-2012, 11:27 AM

The problem, as I see it with "1 of 740" vs "One of 740" is that "1 of 740" implies it's the first car of 740, whereas "One of 740" does not.

And, the "One of..." phrasing follows along with the "Year One of the 1" rings on the first model year 1 Series cars.

Drillslinger · 01-25-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FairfaxM3

The problem, as I see it with "1 of 740" vs "One of 740" is that "1 of 740" implies it's the first car of 740, whereas "One of 740" does not.

And, the "One of..." phrasing follows along with the "Year One of the 1" rings on the first model year 1 Series cars.

Good point

LOVEM · 01-25-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

Alternative:
- top inscription: ONE of 740 (clockwise)
- bottom inscription: ///M (counterclockwise)

+1

HALOTHANE · 01-25-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LOVEM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artemis

Alternative:
- top inscription: ONE of 740 (clockwise)
- bottom inscription: ///M (counterclockwise)

+1

+2

Sales@AUTOcouture · 01-25-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FairfaxM3

Lazar@AUTOcouture: Stock with "One of 740" would be perfect to me.

we can get it going Im awaiting one from our manufactures to cut and paint

Once I have mine in hand we will post up actual shots I like the
"One of 740" also as it shows this is one vehicle of the 740

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Originally Posted by discoboy1

1 of 220 would be nice for Canada...

we can do that for you

FairfaxM3 · 01-26-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Lazar@AUTOcouture

Quote:

Originally Posted by FairfaxM3

Lazar@AUTOcouture: Stock with "One of 740" would be perfect to me.

we can get it going Im awaiting one from our manufactures to cut and paint

Once I have mine in hand we will post up actual shots I like the
"One of 740" also as it shows this is one vehicle of the 740

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Originally Posted by discoboy1

1 of 220 would be nice for Canada...

we can do that for you

I look forward to seeing it.

mPlasticDesign · 01-26-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Lazar@AUTOcouture

we can get it going Im awaiting one from our manufactures to cut and paint

Once I have mine in hand we will post up actual shots I like the
"One of 740" also as it shows this is one vehicle of the 740

So you are suggesting a "painted" trim piece? Painted interior trim pieces that don't get touched ten times a day hold up OK, but the START/STOP button? I don't think that would work out to well, JMO.

Rekraps · 01-26-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

It appears to me that there some mixed signals on the interest in a customized commemorative START/STOP button trim for the US 1M owners. This item would be a direct replacement piece(not an overlay) for the existing silver trim. It would be made with a high pressure injection molded quality ABS plastic with the lettering(not engraved). This will give a very high quality OEM type finished look. There is several finishes to choose from(gloss, matte, textured 1 and 2). Colors options are endless. I have narrowed it down to a few I think could work with the interior of the 1M. The process is complicated to make an exact piece and the mold alone is in the thousands in order for it to look and fit perfect! I obviously don't want to lose money doing this endeavor and would be happy breaking even with shipping cost or making something for my time(trust I won't get rich doing this and my day job pays much better) If there is little or no interest, no hard feelings, I will just make one single one for my car. I don't think BMWUSA will do anything like this for us, so I thought I would take the initiative. Even if they do you will be out a small amount of money, but will still have a custom 'colored' trim piece that some make like more anyways. So help me figure out what type, color and cost you guys are willing to pay for this.

Multiple choices in the poll are encouraged, one for each area of interest.

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Love it. Your idea, your color choice. Count me in for one.

T1T2GRE · 01-27-2012, 02:53 PM

Metak, thanks for doing all of the legwork on this. I am one of the ones who voted "no". Since it is not something that came with the vehicle to begin with, I wouldn't want to add something "non-stock", but I do think it's a great idea. I do really like the metallic finish with the engraved look, though. Quite sharp.

Beemw1M · 01-27-2012, 09:51 PM

I wish you guys made the plaque. Those are more dope!

l888apex · 01-28-2012, 05:41 PM

I'm in if you flip the text order around. As in, BMW 1M Coupe etc... on top and One of 740 at the bottom so they are both oriented right side up.

M3 Adjuster · 01-29-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BFD99

LMAO Why does every ferrari in the pics have fire extinguishers? I'd say a plaque would be cool, or a start button similiar to the 08 135s have.

They catch on fire a lot? Oh wait, that's lamborghini.

Dee Pee · 01-29-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

They catch on fire a lot? Oh wait, that's lamborghini.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...land-auto-show

Not to undermine Metak's great work on a item that I will purchase regardless of its final iteration, but it occurred to me that a customized start screen on the NAV system might be cool. I doubt it's feasible though.

BMW Gator · 01-29-2012, 08:56 PM

I'm surprised one of the poll choices isn't silver or aluminum to somewhat match OEM. I'm more concerned about the color/finish than I am about the details of "1" vs "one"

///M1 · 01-29-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dee Pee

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...land-auto-show

Not to undermine Metak's great work on a item that I will purchase regardless of its final iteration, but it occurred to me that a customized start screen on the NAV system might be cool. I doubt it's feasible though.

May not be as difficult as one thinks. On my E39 M5, we had a fellow member on the M5Board do this. It was a custom start-up screen on the DVD-based NAVs (displayed "M5" followed by a logo graphic with pic of the car, it was awesome!) He did incorporate even more options, where you can choose the voice to be with a female british accent narrator LOL (though it was probably a hack from the British cars as she referred to traffic circles as 'roundabouts' and told you to make a "U-turn" instead of the US version's "Make a Legal U-turn".

Here is a thread that describes it. Not sure how easy it is on our generation NAVs though.

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39...-software.html

Vrumpkin · 01-29-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mojaito

Aluminum OEM trim 1 of 740.

Yup.

No need to add other text, keep it simple, its a bold statement as is let it sink in.

mPlasticDesign · 01-30-2012, 04:34 PM

Well, only 99 respondents and 10% not interested at all in the starter trim. 1/3 want orange and another 1/3 want the gray, finally, 1/3 are willing to pay $50 for one. Seems like I could maybe make 30people happy with this project. I really thought there would be more interest. Well, I will have to go with my back up plan if BMW doesn't come through and just put in this. Arrived via FedEx from DE today. With my "french" style numbered window sticker, this will have to do!

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It will look good with my custom alcantara 1M steering wheel trim. (work in progress).

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View Poll Results: How much? What text? What color?
Willing to pay: $10-19	13	9.56%
Willing to pay: $20-29	38	27.94%
Willing to pay: $30-40	22	16.18%
Willing to pay up to $49.99, not a penny more!	53	38.97%
Engraved: ONE of 740 (top)	39	28.68%
Engraved: ONE of 740 (top) LIMITED (bottom)	15	11.03%
Engraved: ONE of 740 (top) Motorsport (bottom)	12	8.82%
Engraved: ONE of 740 (top) Motorsport Limited (bottom)	9	6.62%
Engraved: ONE of 740 (top) Motorsport Limited 1 Series M coupe (wrap around)	53	38.97%
COLOR: Gray (SOLID)	49	36.03%
COLOR: Black (SOLID)	19	13.97%
COLOR: Yellow (SOLID)	1	0.74%
COLOR: Blue (SOLID)	0	0%
COLOR: Orange (SOLID)	39	28.68%
COLOR: Orange (Transparent)	13	9.56%
COLOR: Red (SOLID)	1	0.74%
COLOR: Smoked (Transparent)	10	7.35%
COLOR: White (SOLID)	3	2.21%
NO interest in this whatsoever, but thanks for your time/enthusiasm for the 1M!	14	10.29%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 136. You may not vote on this poll

01-25-2012, 09:40 AM	#45
FairfaxM3 Private First Class 45 Rep 189 Posts Drives: E46 M3, 1M, F82 M4 Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Lazar@AUTOcouture: Stock with "One of 740" would be perfect to me.
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01-25-2012, 09:58 AM	#46
discoboy1 Lieutenant Colonel 120 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: E82 1M VO/F30 328D Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Montreal iTrader: (3)	1 of 220 would be nice for Canada... __________________ 2011 E82 1M VO 2013 F84 35i VO
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01-25-2012, 10:21 AM	#47
C'sM3 Private First Class 36 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2016 328i xdrive wagon Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (1)	I originally voted for orange but now think it would be more classy in the original OEM silver. Or an orange ring with silver lettering? Also I think "BMW Motorsporst Limited 1 Series M Coupe" should be written from left to right. The way it is currently laid out you have to read upside down. Just my 2 cents... Plus I'd be willing to pay up to $50 for this
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01-25-2012, 10:32 AM	#48
UNO///M Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 249 Posts Drives: AW BMW 1M Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando,FL iTrader: (0)	Aluminum OEM trim 1 of 740. __________________ AW BMW 1M, N55 mid pipe, Lightweight titanausphalangen CF front splitter, Bmw Performance CF rear spoliler, LUX AE, IND goodies...
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01-25-2012, 10:39 AM	#49
darrensi Private 3 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 1M VO Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Definitely in for one, with whatever the majority decides for the wording. I would prefer the same color/look as the OEM part though over any of the color choices.
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01-25-2012, 11:27 AM	#50
FairfaxM3 Private First Class 45 Rep 189 Posts Drives: E46 M3, 1M, F82 M4 Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	The problem, as I see it with "1 of 740" vs "One of 740" is that "1 of 740" implies it's the first car of 740, whereas "One of 740" does not. And, the "One of..." phrasing follows along with the "Year One of the 1" rings on the first model year 1 Series cars.
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01-27-2012, 02:53 PM	#58
T1T2GRE CW2 27 Rep 440 Posts Drives: 1SMC - traded away Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [7.33]	Metak, thanks for doing all of the legwork on this. I am one of the ones who voted "no". Since it is not something that came with the vehicle to begin with, I wouldn't want to add something "non-stock", but I do think it's a great idea. I do really like the metallic finish with the engraved look, though. Quite sharp. __________________ Good-bye, ol' Paint...
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01-27-2012, 09:51 PM	#59
Beemw1M Private First Class 4 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 14 335 MPPK Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N. California iTrader: (0)	I wish you guys made the plaque. Those are more dope!
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01-28-2012, 05:41 PM	#60
l888apex First Lieutenant 11 Rep 323 Posts Drives: #30/740 BSM 1M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ashburn iTrader: (0)	I'm in if you flip the text order around. As in, BMW 1M Coupe etc... on top and One of 740 at the bottom so they are both oriented right side up.
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01-29-2012, 08:56 PM	#63
BMW Gator Second Lieutenant 61 Rep 234 Posts Drives: C8/R8/1M/X5/JK Rubicon/FJ40 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I'm surprised one of the poll choices isn't silver or aluminum to somewhat match OEM. I'm more concerned about the color/finish than I am about the details of "1" vs "one"
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01-30-2012, 04:34 PM	#66
mPlasticDesign Major General 684 Rep 5,069 Posts Drives: BMW 230i Msport w/LSD Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Astral Projecting: ∞ 23.516 -122 02.625 0242.101 ĕv'rē-hwâr' iTrader: (16) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 997.2 [10.00] 2019 Hyundai N (Sold) [10.00] 2013 BMW M3 (Sold) [10.00] 2011 1M Coupe (Sold) [8.78] 2008 E90 M3 (Sold) [8.60] 2007 Z4 Mcpe (Sold) [9.50] 2005 BMW M3 (Sold) [10.00]	I tried... Well, only 99 respondents and 10% not interested at all in the starter trim. 1/3 want orange and another 1/3 want the gray, finally, 1/3 are willing to pay $50 for one. Seems like I could maybe make 30people happy with this project. I really thought there would be more interest. Well, I will have to go with my back up plan if BMW doesn't come through and just put in this. Arrived via FedEx from DE today. With my "french" style numbered window sticker, this will have to do! It will look good with my custom alcantara 1M steering wheel trim. (work in progress). __________________
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