uk 135i to 1m full conversion

[Stohlen]

Originally Posted by GeeRam

And sorry, but, yes, I'd happily say your car is worth less than 18k.

If the OP will take $18k for his car when he's done, i'd gladly give it to him. You're out of your mind thinking nobody would buy it for more than that.

[jada07515]

Originally Posted by Venom

Looks great! loving the progress pics! can't wait to see it all done!

Thanks mate it was partly your fault I did it ha ha

[jada07515]

Originally Posted by Stohlen

If the OP will take $18k for his car when he's done, i'd gladly give it to him. You're out of your mind thinking nobody would buy it for more than that.

I don't really care what the resale value opinion of others are tbh, it's amazing how he can value it at less than 18k without knowing the spec mileage or history of the car, at the end of the day it will look and go like a 1m which is good enough for me to keep! How many 1m's do you see on the road, not many in the uk

It's a project which takes time and commitment to do, glad I took the advice of the overseas members as when I went to see it today it looked a lot better than a 135i

[jada07515]

Rear arches and doors all finished and looking mint, got to say the flecks in the sapphire black are amazing! The boot, bonnet, front wings are done now as well so just the front bumper which will be painted tomorrow ready to be put back together. After that time to replace the battery tray and mount the new exhaust

Really happy with the work it is of a very high standard!

[jada07515]

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

Lets not derail OP's thread - the car looks great. Mods vs Worth is a separate conversation. Most of us heavy builders do not build or mod cars with resale even in mind. The value in heavy builds is all in the process.

Thanks mate, still ten steps behind yours though!

[Venom]

Originally Posted by jada07515

Thanks mate it was partly your fault I did it ha ha

sweet! I love being a bad influence! Seriously looks amazing though. I wish I had the whole car repainted when it was at your stage.

give us more pics!!!

[jada07515]

The only new pictures are the sprayed parts but I'll get them up

[P1]

This will be one wicked looking 135i. Nice progress so far.

[jada07515]

bonnet was hard work in getting looking mint as it is fibreglass, end result was a nice sheen



rear bumper sorry for iphone quality!



nice shine!



look at the flecks in the paint!

[GermX-85]

looking good

[crex]

Just curious if you swapped the steering rack from the 1M?

[jada07515]

No steering rack staying the same as I can't find out enough info on fitting etc, plus the steering rack is £1300!

[jada07515]

Originally Posted by Cozy

Great project and one I'd love to do but, I just can't help knowing that even after you've spent so much on the conversion, the car is actually worth less than a stock 135i. Definitely a project for someone planning to keep the car forever.

How much do you think the conversion has cost??

[jada07515]

been down there today and ill let the pics do the talking, no body panelsis on properly yet just getting a feel however the rear exhaust and heatsheild are on - warning picture heavy and car porn!!

[Tony135]

Looks great! Welcome to the conversion club!

[jada07515]

Cheers mate really enjoyed doing the conversion

[Venom]

sweet!!! congrats!

[Tony135]

Looks like I'm the only one that pussed out and went with the fake exhaust on one side haha.

[Venom]

Originally Posted by Stohlen

If the OP will take $18k for his car when he's done, i'd gladly give it to him. You're out of your mind thinking nobody would buy it for more than that.

It's only worth as much as it'll sell for. Keep in mind my 08 almost sold for 30k last year with the buyer fully knowing of what had been done and inspected the full history of the vehicle. I had to say I'm sorry to the potential buyer when my funds came through.

[Venom]

Originally Posted by Tony135

Looks like I'm the only one that pussed out and went with the fake exhaust on one side haha.

get on that 1M exhaust or aftermarket! PM me if you want to know exactly what needs to be done. I would say it can be done for about $1000-1500

[jada07515]

Thanks for the indicator info, swapped wires over and worked how random! Interior is in bar ashtray and I need a surround for gear gaitor, got to say the 1m dials are much nicer!

[flinchy]

Originally Posted by jada07515

No steering rack staying the same as I can't find out enough info on fitting etc, plus the steering rack is 1300!

Get one from ebay uk

Will be only a few hundred at most