FREE Mod - Can you spot it???

BMW86 · 04-16-2011, 09:42 PM

Lol don't get me started on iCarbon! I had my name down for an M3 style hood in the official group buy like everyone else... they stretched things out for months and months, assured me on many occasions I would not miss out. Then the last time I hear from them is almost 2 months ago saying they've sold out, without any apologies! They said maybe I can try and buy one from DTM at full price.

They haven't replied to any of my emails since then, they've made it pretty clear their solution to the problem is to ignore me until I go away. I'm really disappointed with how they handle their situations so I can understand why they have such a bad reputation. I think their parts are hit and miss too but this wasn't stopping me from buying their hood, I already have their diffuser, lip and mirrors. End Vent!

If there is a carbon fiber solution for these vents I am definitely interested. I'd like to see a couple side by side comparisons photos of stock vs the cut too.

M_BYEEE · 04-16-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

.....I'd like to see a couple side by side comparisons photos of stock vs the cut too.

some shitty iphone pics but here is a before and after

Satalite · 04-16-2011, 10:48 PM

+1 for a nice clean up on that DIY free mod

UdubBadger · 04-16-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Lol don't get me started on iCarbon! I had my name down for an M3 style hood in the official group buy like everyone else... they stretched things out for months and months, assured me on many occasions I would not miss out. Then the last time I hear from them is almost 2 months ago saying they've sold out, without any apologies! They said maybe I can try and buy one from DTM at full price.

They haven't replied to any of my emails since then, they've made it pretty clear their solution to the problem is to ignore me until I go away. I'm really disappointed with how they handle their situations so I can understand why they have such a bad reputation. I think their parts are hit and miss too but this wasn't stopping me from buying their hood, I already have their diffuser, lip and mirrors. End Vent!

If there is a carbon fiber solution for these vents I am definitely interested. I'd like to see a couple side by side comparisons photos of stock vs the cut too.

they don't answer anyone's emails anymore.

Xios135 · 04-17-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

they don't answer anyone's emails anymore.

I know it seems I'm more of the exception rather than the rule but I don't think I ever waited more than 2 days for a response from them.

UdubBadger · 04-17-2011, 06:24 PM

I still have 6 unreplied to text messages to them (yes they gave me their personal numbers a while ago).

Si-M240i · 04-18-2011, 06:37 AM

I did this mod at the weekend. It took all of 5 mins.. Really pleased with the look

amancuso · 04-18-2011, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by niceworkbavaria

... it really makes this thing look sporty...

Oh yes, because everyone knows the 135i looks humdrum and homely.

135forthewin · 05-02-2011, 02:37 PM

I'm curious, do you think the horizontal piece helps route air to the oil cooler? While I love the look with it cut out, could it possibly be more than just a design element?

infinitekidM2C · 05-02-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Si-135i

I did this mod at the weekend. It took all of 5 mins.. Really pleased with the look

Can someone put up a DIY...i know this is probably pretty simple..just dremmel out the middle, but so would writing a quick DIY.

Si-M240i · 05-03-2011, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

Can someone put up a DIY...i know this is probably pretty simple..just dremmel out the middle, but so would writing a quick DIY.

Put some electrical tape on the paintwork near the plastic you are cutting.

Take a hacksaw blade out of the frame and wrap a cloth around the end you are going to hold.

Gently saw through each end, keeping the blade flat to the plastic surround.

With a "fine" file, gently smooth any roughness left by the hacksaw blade.

Done

M3Newbie88 · 06-03-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

yeah I think molded CF is gonna be how it goes. We will see if I have enough resources to do it. If not I might contact one of the bigger companies... just not iCarbon.

Something like the E90's M3 would look nice.. its like ours but not split into 2 halves. Don't need it in CF or have 2 options..

UdubBadger · 06-03-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LazyBmw

Something like the E90's M3 would look nice.. its like ours but not split into 2 halves. Don't need it in CF or have 2 options..

i looked into it with the company I'm working for now... the R&D on it is crazy expensive, probably not worth what you could potentially make back on selling um. if it was a few grand, sure give it a shot... we're talking $10-15k to get a proper mold made and fully mocked up. Then you gotta invest in making the stuff with supplies, then if you sell um, what would people pay? $199 max? probably not enough of a market. You sell 100 of um and you made $20k but it cost you $20k to do in the 1st place.

M3Newbie88 · 06-03-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

i looked into it with the company I'm working for now... the R&D on it is crazy expensive, probably not worth what you could potentially make back on selling um. if it was a few grand, sure give it a shot... we're talking $10-15k to get a proper mold made and fully mocked up. Then you gotta invest in making the stuff with supplies, then if you sell um, what would people pay? $199 max? probably not enough of a market. You sell 100 of um and you made $20k but it cost you $20k to do in the 1st place.

Damn that isn't worth it based on numbers.. ya we have companies that do molds here and I asked them once about the eye lids before and they quoted a crazy price too.

Exalted_Tuna · 06-06-2011, 08:02 AM

im going to do this a little later to my AW 135. it looks awesome on the black and grey so im curious to see how it will look on white.

RedM1 · 06-07-2011, 04:20 PM

Has anyone done this mod on a red 135i ? Curious to see how it will look. How bout any one wrapping that piece in Cf after the mid bar is cut out?

SpaceG135i · 06-07-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RedM1

Has anyone done this mod on a red 135i ? Curious to see how it will look. How bout any one wrapping that piece in Cf after the mid bar is cut out?

It will look great on red, you just gotta try it out.

RedM1 · 06-07-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceG135i

It will look great on red, you just gotta try it out.

I guess I'll be trying out this week. Hack saw or dremil ?

Dackelone · 06-07-2011, 04:38 PM

Pics of Nick's (Elsabor67) car...

Ihave1 · 02-02-2012, 05:26 PM

Did mine this past weekend. One benefit is that its now a lot easier to clean back in there. Hit it with some Vinylex and it looks great. Sorry for the camera phone pictures.

BFD99 · 02-02-2012, 06:59 PM

Holy thread bump! But I've never seen this before, gonna have to do this!

miro2296 · 02-10-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BFD99

Holy thread bump! But I've never seen this before, gonna have to do this!

+1

04-16-2011, 09:42 PM	#67
BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Lol don't get me started on iCarbon! I had my name down for an M3 style hood in the official group buy like everyone else... they stretched things out for months and months, assured me on many occasions I would not miss out. Then the last time I hear from them is almost 2 months ago saying they've sold out, without any apologies! They said maybe I can try and buy one from DTM at full price. They haven't replied to any of my emails since then, they've made it pretty clear their solution to the problem is to ignore me until I go away. I'm really disappointed with how they handle their situations so I can understand why they have such a bad reputation. I think their parts are hit and miss too but this wasn't stopping me from buying their hood, I already have their diffuser, lip and mirrors. End Vent! If there is a carbon fiber solution for these vents I am definitely interested. I'd like to see a couple side by side comparisons photos of stock vs the cut too.
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Satalite Colonel 166 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 128i [10.00]	+1 for a nice clean up on that DIY free mod __________________
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04-18-2011, 06:37 AM	#73
Si-M240i Major 137 Rep 1,450 Posts Drives: M240i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England iTrader: (0)	I did this mod at the weekend. It took all of 5 mins.. Really pleased with the look __________________ M240i LCI (Mineral Grey):- M2 Door Mirrors, M2 Black Kidney Grills, Lower grille inserts, MP Exhaust, Dinan Carbon Fibre CAI, hot climate intake elbow
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135forthewin Lieutenant 48 Rep 546 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	I'm curious, do you think the horizontal piece helps route air to the oil cooler? While I love the look with it cut out, could it possibly be more than just a design element? __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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06-06-2011, 08:02 AM	#81
Exalted_Tuna Private 6 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2022 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2022 BMW X3MC [0.00] 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	im going to do this a little later to my AW 135. it looks awesome on the black and grey so im curious to see how it will look on white.
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06-07-2011, 04:20 PM	#82
RedM1 Dirty South 1 Owner!! 4 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 09 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Has anyone done this mod on a red 135i ? Curious to see how it will look. How bout any one wrapping that piece in Cf after the mid bar is cut out?
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06-07-2011, 04:38 PM	#85
Dackelone European Editor 10526 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Pics of Nick's (Elsabor67) car... Attached Images
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Ihave1 Private First Class 42 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC, USA iTrader: (1)	Did mine this past weekend. One benefit is that its now a lot easier to clean back in there. Hit it with some Vinylex and it looks great. Sorry for the camera phone pictures. Attached Images
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BFD99 The Stig! 54 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tulsa, Ok iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [10.00]	Holy thread bump! But I've never seen this before, gonna have to do this! __________________ 2008 135i - FBO + JB4 15ohm + Water Meth
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