TUN3D 135i build (1M Conversion)

[kujo118]

Have a buddy with an S2000 been wrapped flat black going on 6years now...still looks just as good as day one, he even did a year in Korea and it sat in a barn uncovered came home rinsed it and washed it with non wax combined car wash soap and was good as new....

[MaDoNiOn]

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

i love the lamborgini frozen grey /green stoptechs. That is paint and not a wrap though. Amazing build.

thx for the info! damn thought it was a wrap looks wicked though!
i wonder if the grey car with orange i posted above is a wrap?

Originally Posted by TUN3D

MaDoNiOn > Those colors are really nice! I like the yellow, grey & blue (first car, not the last).

That gray setup made me reposition my entire stance. They threw in the right amount of accents to make it freakin' awesome.

On that yellow, the $2K/per wheel certainly helps it stand out. Those BBS' are unreal.

Yeaa its all about the stance and wheels Knew you would like it!

Originally Posted by TUN3D

ShocknAwe > Wrap material life is pretty lengthy unless it's physically damaged. Good question tho. I'll find out.

Think its normally a 5 year they guarantee.. dont quote me though but it holds up pretty well.

[ilikebmxbikes]

Originally Posted by MaDoNiOn

thx for the info! damn thought it was a wrap looks wicked though!
i wonder if the grey car with orange i posted above is a wrap?

Yeaa its all about the stance and wheels Knew you would like it!

Think its normally a 5 year they guarantee.. dont quote me though but it holds up pretty well.

The first one is a wrap- the lambo grey w/ green stoptechs is a full paint.

[MaDoNiOn]

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

The first one is a wrap- the lambo grey w/ green stoptechs is a full paint.

cool thanks man! wonder how easy it is to clean matt spray and if it leaves finger marks? i know on a wrap its pretty much rinses off..Looks so nice though! hmmm

[TUN3D]

Update >

Check out the first page. Revised a few updates (DUCTS & PPK2, HEADLIGHT-WASHERS & LIGHT BRACKETS).

I also added the horn relocation update.

Let me know what you guys think and/or if you have questions...

[alarcon]

Great job researching and compiling all the info from the OGs like ilikebmxbikes, Venom and Sk8fe.

Since you're the first I've read about going with full OEM rear quarters, any reason you chose one of the bigger quarter panels instead of the smaller one that focuses more on the wheel arch itself?

[MaDoNiOn]

Wow you went for the full back panel! Thats a first. Cool man how much did two of those set you back?

Will look legit bru!

[TUN3D]

alarcon > I appreciate you dropping in and checking out the build. There are others that have done full rear quarters as well due to collision/repair circumstances, etc. I'll compile a list and put it on the first page of this thread.

The panels come in several flavors:
41008052629 > $455.13/each (used more for fender damage)
41008052627 > $822.22/each (used more for fender & rear roof damage)
41008052395 > $879.08/each (the whole thing)

Note: I used ECSTuning for price comparison. You can get them cheaper elsewhere, but the price gap is more-or-less consistent wherever you decide to purchase...

Each option comes with the entire fender/arch. It really depends on the amount of damage you're trying to repair. In a conversion project, unless applicable, go with the $455.13 -- no need to spend the extra money. That's the way to go -- that's the reason I did it.

[TUN3D]

MaDoNiOn > Yesir! IMHO, this will probably be the easiest way to go about it. ilikebmxbikes & Venom had their rear arches grafted -- square-by-square -- really tedious work. Checkout it out. Their rear arches flare out a little more than a factory 1M (from what I'm told). The final product is simply outstanding. That said, the quote I got was pretty much the same between custom-grafting the arches and buying the panels. The difference is -- time and labor. Using the panels is a more straight forward approach and takes less time to do, thus -- less $$.

I might not even replace the entire panel(s). I'll probably just cut out large squares above the arches and weld. This will save even more time & money in regards to removing windows, paint, etc.

[Elsabor67]

Looks like everything is coming together. Can't wait to see the finished product. Good luck

[MaDoNiOn]

That is flippen brilliant TUN3D!

Cant wait to see what else you need to do in order to get the rears perfect!

[MaDoNiOn]

Btw which quad exaust setup are you goin with and are you getting a carbon diffuser?

[TUN3D]

Update >

Setup a instagram account fellas. Hit me up: http://instagram.com/tun3d1m

Car went in this morning to start work on the rear quarters. I have more updates as well, just haven't had time. Finished the PPK2 and horns, etc. Man what a bitch. Also destroyed my hood this morning -- so -- time for a new hood.

MaDoNiOn > I haven't given it thought yet. Once the rears are done then I'll focus on the trunk/battery/exhaust. I didn't even buy a diffuser -- as I want to get something aftermarket from the jump.

[ilikebmxbikes]

time for a revozport hood

Originally Posted by TUN3D

Update >

Setup a instagram account fellas. Hit me up: http://instagram.com/tun3d1m

Car went in this morning to start work on the rear quarters. I have more updates as well, just haven't had time. Finished the PPK2 and horns, etc. Man what a bitch. Also destroyed my hood this morning -- so -- time for a new hood.

MaDoNiOn > I haven't given it thought yet. Once the rears are done then I'll focus on the trunk/battery/exhaust. I didn't even buy a diffuser -- as I want to get something aftermarket from the jump.

[TUN3D]

ilikebmxbikes > The revozport product line is simply awesome. Everything is so damn pricey though. I shot them an email and inquired about the splitter. Came out to $1850. Shipping alone was $650. I need to get a third job to keep up. LMAO! I wouldn't even want to drive it knowing I have $1850 2" from the pavement. LOL!

[TUN3D]

Update >

Added some images in reference to the horn brackets and light washer tank.

PPK images are coming up...

[MaDoNiOn]

Originally Posted by TUN3D

Update >

Setup a instagram account fellas. Hit me up: http://instagram.com/tun3d1m

Car went in this morning to start work on the rear quarters. I have more updates as well, just haven't had time. Finished the PPK2 and horns, etc. Man what a bitch. Also destroyed my hood this morning -- so -- time for a new hood.

MaDoNiOn > I haven't given it thought yet. Once the rears are done then I'll focus on the trunk/battery/exhaust. I didn't even buy a diffuser -- as I want to get something aftermarket from the jump.

How the heck did you destroy your hood? lol shyt man that sucks! get a nice m3 raised bonet hood :P.

[Grinchxvx]

this is so cool, good luck. I want to try this is the future with a big single conversion!

[TUN3D]

Grinchxvx > Thanks man! I'm updating the first page now. Reorganizing some stuff. I also just came back from the shop -- have some really bad-ass pics of the rear work being done.

What do you mean by "single conversion"?

[questionable]

Would be awesome, for people that havent done the conversion to know what youve spent all up etc to do this conversion properly.

[Grinchxvx]

Originally Posted by TUN3D

Grinchxvx > Thanks man! I'm updating the first page now. Reorganizing some stuff. I also just came back from the shop -- have some really bad-ass pics of the rear work being done.

What do you mean by "single conversion"?

big single turbo, looks like they're going to be the future of big power with the n54. there's a guy local to me that has a ST 335i and his 1st and 2nd gears are completely useless so I figure ill need those wide fenders for bigger tires! plus the 1M is one of my all time favorite bmws.

[TUN3D]

MaDoNiOn > That's a shit story I want to forget...LMAO...bad Tuesday. I'm with you on the raised bonnet. ilikebmxbikes suggested revozport -- which is awesome. I also like Seibon and a few others. I'll get to that after the rear is done.