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Just Picked Up a VO 1M
So. I've been away for a few years. I sold the blue 135i in 2012 and have been daily-driving a MINI R56 JCW and a Porsche 964.
(old 135i thread from 2011: https://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=552895) Some of the 135i sale photos. It sure was a handsome car: Recently picked up a 2012 VO 1M. It rolled off the truck yesterday. It is joining the 964 in the stable. Plans for the car are limited. Respray lightly scuffed front bar, repair two wheels (curbed) and replace the iDrive controller which has a dead button. I've also got a pair of Recaro Sportster CS'. They were destined for the 964, but today I was reminded that the E82 seats give me a sore back... Last edited by Tit; 11-22-2020 at 05:35 PM.. |
11-20-2020, 11:18 PM | #2 |
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Damn Charge Pipe!
Was just reminded of N54 life! Charge pipe ate itself...
"Sound Generator" Alum replacement in. There goes my plans to keep the car stock! |
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11-21-2020, 06:40 PM | #4 |
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Have to admit, I'm slightly nervous about the charge pipe failing somewhere distant.
Interested to hear your thoughts as I've had mine since new and my wife has an '09 125i M-Sport, and what a gorgeous engine in that thing, but, power of course aside, the way the two feel is so different it's almost unbelievable. So I find it interesting when those who've not driven a 1M but own 125's or 135's comment that it's just a wide body version that a few mods could replicate. Apart from the interior appearance, there is nothing about the two cars that to me, feel alike. Nice car, you'll love it. |
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11-21-2020, 08:45 PM | #5 |
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Congrats! The 964 is a perfect roomie
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11-22-2020, 03:07 PM | #8 |
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Congrats and welcome!
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1M track toy mods: BMS chargepipe, BMS OCC, ADE FMIC, ADE motor mounts, MadDad/Lightweight Ti exhaust, ADE custom oil thermostat/cooler, custom MHD tune, F10 550i clutch, Ohlins R+T, Vorschlag camber plates, M3 'vert FSB with Turner endlinks, Stoptech Trophy BBK.
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Thanks for the welcome everyone. Can't believe it has been 9 years!!! Since then I've been driving a black MINI JCW as a daily. Super fun! I still haven't sold it and day dream of turning it into a track car, but I don't have the room so it'll have to be sold I think...
This is my old 1Addicts thread: https://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=552895 Quote:
I love modding cars, but the 1M is starting to move into the territory where some buyers care more about unmodified examples. I mean, if someone were to see a metal charge pipe under there, they'd reasonably assume I'd turned up the boost with a tune etc etc... The N52 is a lovely & underrated motor - smooth. Especially in the 130i, where it is a great match for the chassis. Before driving the 1M, answers I got on the 'differences' question weren't satisfying. Now I know why. It's kinda the same and kinda isn't. How the 1M is the same as a 135i:
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11-22-2020, 06:35 PM | #10 |
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Interestingly, it can sip fuel if you want it to. I drove to San Fransicso for a conference a few years ago, 750 miles each way by the scenic route (via Bend, Klamath Falls, Mt Shasta, Sacramento.) I drove 55-65 mph most of the way, rarely got on it, and averaged about 32 mpg for the trip!
Don't worry about changing the charge pipe. If that is the only thing you do, it shouldn't turn buyers off. It's a known issue and could leave you stranded if far from home.
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I'm in metric-land. Can barely get 500km on a tank (310 miles) and I'm not a lead-foot. I wonder if there's an issue there.
Going to get my mechanic to give it a major service to 're-set' the servicing, including a walnut-blast. Quote:
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If that's a mix of city and highway, that's pretty good. When using the car around town and inevitably getting in it occasionally, I am lucky to get 300 miles before needing to fill up. If I use the freeway for a long drive, and go 75-80 mph, I'll get closer to 26 mpg.
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