FREE Mod - Can you spot it???

gman36 · 07-11-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FIRST1

To confirm: the only way to do this mod for it to be reversible is to pretty much take off the bumper, then remove the piece?

Epoxy

WonWunONE · 08-08-2013, 12:51 PM

Has anyone though of cutting out a vent/duct in the remaining plastic area to allow more air flow?

jsivadas · 08-08-2013, 03:07 PM

Going to do this tonight.

litebulb · 08-08-2013, 03:11 PM

Please post up some photos when you do. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by jsivadas

Going to do this tonight.

pousa13 · 08-08-2013, 11:48 PM

I also removed my foglights and installed the modified 135i intake parts...wasn't exactly easy as the 125i doesn't have the oilcooler on the passenger side but it turned out nicely and I love the looks of it

only the "mesh" in the middle is now hurting my eyes as it doesn't macht the open intakes lift/right and the kidney grills on top...

chris82 · 08-10-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Lifestyler

my 1

painted in gloss black

WOW! your car looks amazing!!!

I'm doing this mod later today, you've all convinced me. I'll post pics with a comparison as well to when I still had the inserts

chris82 · 08-10-2013, 01:04 PM

I like it. Took 15 minutes for me. I didn't bother cleaning the edges where I cut but you really can't notice. Anyone who tries it, I made the mistake of putting a little too much pressure on the blade at the end, so when it finally cut through, I nicked the paint a little bit. But in all honestly, my bumper is in poor shape as it is so no one will notice one more imperfection!

thanks for the idea!

Here are a few more pics with some better lighting

litebulb · 08-11-2013, 01:41 AM

Any photos directly from the front? Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by pousa13

I also removed my foglights and installed the modified 135i intake parts...wasn't exactly easy as the 125i doesn't have the oilcooler on the passenger side but it turned out nicely and I love the looks of it

only the "mesh" in the middle is now hurting my eyes as it doesn't macht the open intakes lift/right and the kidney grills on top...

pousa13 · 08-11-2013, 11:31 PM

sure, like this?

I still love the mod!

litebulb · 08-12-2013, 12:55 AM

Looks great, THANKS! I was debating how this would look on a SGM but you totally have me sold!

Quote:

Originally Posted by pousa13

sure, like this?

I still love the mod!

jsivadas · 08-12-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by litebulb

Please post up some photos when you do. Thanks!

Sorry for the shitty iphone pic lol

ASPEC135i · 08-12-2013, 10:44 AM

My car is BSM and I've been lurking around this thread to decide whether or not to do it on mine.

I feel it looks great on light colors / SGM, but not so great on BSM/Jet black IMO.

It makes the car look more aggressive as others have said on lighter colored 1ers, but on black, it makes the front end look incomplete / half-assed.

Is it just me or does anyone else also think the same?

pousa13 · 08-12-2013, 05:50 PM

I think it's just you - I like the mod on any color!

Tiny Chainsaw · 08-14-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ASPEC135i

My car is BSM and I've been lurking around this thread to decide whether or not to do it on mine.

I feel it looks great on light colors / SGM, but not so great on BSM/Jet black IMO.

It makes the car look more aggressive as others have said on lighter colored 1ers, but on black, it makes the front end look incomplete / half-assed.

Is it just me or does anyone else also think the same?

I have jet black and I also feel the same way after reading every single post, all the lighter colored cars look 100% better with the mod. But on black it just looks a little weird... If I see more pics of black 135i's with this mod I might consider it, but for now I'm going to keep it as is!

uwood · 08-14-2013, 04:20 PM

Ill take pics in a bit. Looks so much better after the mod.

ASPEC135i · 08-15-2013, 12:32 PM

^ that would be great. Thanks!

Grs135ione · 11-10-2013, 05:49 AM

Just had to do it. Picked up shorty hack saw at Ace for 5.99. Took about 5 minutes.

gman36 · 11-10-2013, 12:47 PM

Another

gman36 · 11-10-2013, 12:47 PM

Another

gman36 · 11-10-2013, 12:48 PM

Another

Storotex · 11-10-2013, 07:41 PM

Just did mine it looks more aggressive ..thanks

arcticcat522 · 11-11-2013, 07:44 PM

Love it more every day

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WonWunONE UMADBRO? 11 Rep 188 Posts Drives: AW 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alberta, CAN iTrader: (0)	Has anyone though of cutting out a vent/duct in the remaining plastic area to allow more air flow? __________________ 2008 BMW 135i Dinan 325whp and 345wtq on a parking lot dyno at 28*Celcius
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08-08-2013, 03:07 PM	#157
jsivadas Private First Class 64 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: YYC iTrader: (3)	Going to do this tonight.
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pousa13 Moonstone F11 30 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2016 535d F11 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich iTrader: (0)	I also removed my foglights and installed the modified 135i intake parts...wasn't exactly easy as the 125i doesn't have the oilcooler on the passenger side but it turned out nicely and I love the looks of it only the "mesh" in the middle is now hurting my eyes as it doesn't macht the open intakes lift/right and the kidney grills on top... __________________
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08-10-2013, 01:04 PM	#161
chris82 Brigadier General 827 Rep 3,856 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY NY iTrader: (8) Garage List 2009 BMW 128i [9.80]	Here is my result I like it. Took 15 minutes for me. I didn't bother cleaning the edges where I cut but you really can't notice. Anyone who tries it, I made the mistake of putting a little too much pressure on the blade at the end, so when it finally cut through, I nicked the paint a little bit. But in all honestly, my bumper is in poor shape as it is so no one will notice one more imperfection! thanks for the idea! Here are a few more pics with some better lighting Attached Images Last edited by chris82; 08-10-2013 at 02:33 PM..
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08-12-2013, 10:44 AM	#166
ASPEC135i Lieutenant 16 Rep 566 Posts Drives: sideways always Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: location, location iTrader: (0)	My car is BSM and I've been lurking around this thread to decide whether or not to do it on mine. I feel it looks great on light colors / SGM, but not so great on BSM/Jet black IMO. It makes the car look more aggressive as others have said on lighter colored 1ers, but on black, it makes the front end look incomplete / half-assed. Is it just me or does anyone else also think the same?
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08-12-2013, 05:50 PM	#167
pousa13 Moonstone F11 30 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2016 535d F11 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich iTrader: (0)	I think it's just you - I like the mod on any color! __________________
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08-14-2013, 04:20 PM	#169
uwood Private First Class 11 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Morton Il iTrader: (0)	Ill take pics in a bit. Looks so much better after the mod.
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08-15-2013, 12:32 PM	#170
ASPEC135i Lieutenant 16 Rep 566 Posts Drives: sideways always Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: location, location iTrader: (0)	^ that would be great. Thanks!
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11-10-2013, 05:49 AM	#171
Grs135ione New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Lombard IL iTrader: (1)	Just had to do it. Picked up shorty hack saw at Ace for 5.99. Took about 5 minutes. Attached Images __________________ 2011 Space Grey, Auto, Afe Stage 2 Intake, TSW Max rims,Tee mod(for now)
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11-10-2013, 12:47 PM	#172
gman36 First Lieutenant 12 Rep 368 Posts Drives: BMW 135 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Nevada iTrader: (3)	Another
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gman36 First Lieutenant 12 Rep 368 Posts Drives: BMW 135 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Nevada iTrader: (3)	Another Attached Images
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11-10-2013, 07:41 PM	#175
Storotex Private 0 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2011 135i 2013 550i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Arlington TX iTrader: (0)	Just did mine it looks more aggressive ..thanks
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11-11-2013, 07:44 PM	#176
arcticcat522 Private First Class 4 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0)	Love it more every day
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