uk 135i to 1m full conversion

[jada07515]

Originally Posted by crex

My understanding was the 135i came standard with hydraulic steering with servotronic. Active steering was an option on the 135i. "Servotronic adjusts the amount of steering assistance to suit the current speed, enhancing driver comfort by lowering the effort needed to turn the steering wheel." So in that case, you may be correct and it is just a software issue. So would we need to swap out the servotronic unit and power steering pump from the 1M. The 1M pump maybe capable of generating more assistance/ psi or it requires the 1M servotronic control unit.

I definitely want to do this if it is possible.

*Just did a look up and the 135i does not have servotronic. The 135i adjusts steering boost based on engine speed unlike servotronic which adjust steering assistance based on vehicle speed.

ill def be getting it done when all the info is gathered

[ilikebmxbikes]

car looks seriously amazing - i congratulated you on doing the full suspension swap but had no idea you were doing interior and guage too!

[jada07515]

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

car looks seriously amazing - i congratulated you on doing the full suspension swap but had no idea you were doing interior and guage too!

cheers mate i got the interior when i got the other parts, the 1m guage looks epic!

just having a nightmare sorting the gear gaitor surround as the 1m had no i drive and mine did (which i sold because it was aluminium) so the 1m does not seem to fit!

[froop]

Originally Posted by jada07515

cheers mate i got the interior when i got the other parts, the 1m guage looks epic!

just having a nightmare sorting the gear gaitor surround as the 1m had no i drive and mine did (which i sold because it was aluminium) so the 1m does not seem to fit!

Did you get a used interior and gauge or buy new?

Great build btw!

[crex]

Looks Awesome! someday I may attempt this LOL

[jada07515]

Originally Posted by froop

Did you get a used interior and gauge or buy new?

Great build btw!

It's a used interior and dials mate and thanks

[jada07515]

I was meant to collect mine today but went to fit the 1m headlights and the carriers were to small from the 135i because of the 1m wings ordered some which will be here on Monday though

[jada07515]

well the new bonnet will hopefully go on next week as im not 100% happy with the fitment so will have to tweak it when i get time, the standard bonnet is on now and still looks good, just a shame the rest of the cars paint is mint and the bonnet is not lol, oh well never mind. first thoughts is the exhaust note, very nice and if anything better on start up and wot but perfect for me.

the handling with the wider track is SUPERB, this with the 275's ath the back really enspire confidence, god knows what it will be like when the diff is fitted!

winter rubber is on and tbh i would say a bad word about my dunlops - perfect in these conditions

just need to get the tracking done next week and wait for a piece for the centre console - its been a long wait but worth it, ill get some proper camera pics up - hope you enjoyed the build to date and the finished pictures - every detail is perfect! bar the alloys not being 1m ones for now

[Evolve Automotive]

car looks stunning, if you were ever looking to upgrade you exhaust we have a nice 1m unit that will fit like a glove!

[ilikebmxbikes]

Car looks fantastic- this is probably the closest a conversion has come to an actual factory 1m. Full Suspension, full interior, body and full bsm paint. Really good work.

[jada07515]

Cheers guys took a lot of patience and is genuinely hard to see any difference bar the alloys which I will get after the winter

I have evolve here in uk so I'll be off to them soon for a map and downpipes

[crex]

Looks awesome! Any luck finding the steering rack?

[jada07515]

Not yet mate I got your info thanks very much, still looking into the servo tronic ATM. Found a rack for £200 british pounds

[1ndonlySG]

Looks real nice!

[Venom]

Originally Posted by Davyhay

No, I'm talking about the 1M fenders on the front and stock width on the rear.

check out sk8fe 's thread on the photos and videos subforum

[BavarianN54]

That's one hell of an undertaking you took. Well done.

[jada07515]

Does anyone know if the 1m prop will fit to the m3 rear subframe and diff ok or will it still need modifying?

Thanks

[jada07515]

well all the body work complete time to make it not only look the part but go like the 1m as well

progress up to now

fromt m3 hubs/shocks installed
front m3 drop links installed
front m3 calipers
m3 lower control arms
m3 tension struts
yellow stuff pads
goodwich hoses
eibach 1m sportline springs


rear subfram, cattless downpipes and cobb intercooler being started tomorrow, then the jb4 goes back on shortly follwed by the meth kit

got to say the 135 brake set up as heavier than the m3 one and the m3 discs are huge! was going to change the caliper colour but decided on the oem look - the m3 calipers are big enough for me!

front spacers now removed but i may need a 5mm spacer depending on the stance but the camber of the arms naturally push the alloys out

enjoy

























well happy to say its all done and is seriously a real weapon now!

intercooler, down pipes all m3 rear sub/brakes/control arms etc etc all on

the downpipe give a perfect raspy sound which i love! not to loud at all

the m3 diff is just what i expected - excellent and i can say i prefer it to any quaiffe i have had

the ride also has the perfect drop with the 1m springs

time for the track day on monday cant wait!

i have left the front spacers off for now as i want to see how it handles with and without at the track next week

enjoy the pictures and if you see me get out of the way ha ha

this is now a full 1m conversion bar the steering rack and overboost function ( and the 359 alloys lol)

[ilikebmxbikes]

awesome update as always

[jada07515]

Cheers mate, don't know what to do next now lol

[sims_drk]

Originally Posted by jada07515

I was meant to collect mine today but went to fit the 1m headlights and the carriers were to small from the 135i because of the 1m wings ordered some which will be here on Monday though

Hello please I have a2008 135i with pre lci bi xenon headlight and want to update to these ( eyebrows ) will it be possible ? Thank you

[sims_drk]

Thank you very much bro . Im also working on an 1m conversion. It's not that easy . All my respects for what u accomplished. Im ordering some 19 cal replica with 27 offset at the rear will it fit with the wide body ?