Third 1er's the charm? 135i -> 1M Conversion!

[nacaruh]

It's been a busy week! Basically got the car last Monday, and me and a buddy have been working on it all week... Also installed the M3 steering rack, 4 wheel alignment, and added some other parts to the car. Here's where the car sits now

As for the shop, tbh, there were goods and then some bads. Overall, the work was good, but if I were to refer them for another 1M conversion, I wouldn't. So one case that I stumbled upon, was installing my rear wheel housing. It didn't fit because the housing is supposed to sit on the edge. The problem is, there was no edge for the housing to sit on. Seems like it was covered up because they had to extend the inner wheel well. I wish I caught that earlier, but it's too late now. I had my ways of modifying the housing to make it fit.





I still have a couple more things to do... I guess the modding is just never ending, huh? I placed an order for a new exhaust, got some spacers for the front, and just getting some preventative maintenance done (WP, Blast, Gaskets).

Also started crunching numbers on converting the entire rear to a M3 one. I sourced a whole rear for a very reasonable price, but now it's just labor, and getting a custom driveshaft made. If I'm not mistaken, the 1M driveshaft does not bolt up to the N54 transmission because it's meant for a N55 transmission?

Will be taking some more photos soon!

[UsualSuspect]

Originally Posted by lecaf

What are the current mods on the 1er?
- JB4 G5 ISO (Soon to be switching to MHD)
- Stett Chargepipe w/ Synapse BOV
- Big Tom Intercooler
- cp-e Catless Downpipes (Switching to high flow cats later)
- BMS Dual Cone Intake
- BMS Oil Catch Can
- BMS Cowl Filter
- Berk Race Exhaust (Sold)
- BMS 2.3gallon/Cooling Mist Meth Injection Kit
- Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers
- Vorshlag Camber Plates
- Mason Engineering Strut Brace
- OEM LCI Blackline Taillights
- OEM Euro LCI Headlights
- CF Grilles from ********
- Revo Hood w/Aerocatch
- M4 Style Trunk Spoiler
- OEM CF Mirror Caps (Sold)
- OEM CF Diffuser (For sale!)
- Custom Steering Wheel from ledermanz
- OEM 261M Tires/Wheels (For sale!)
- BMWP Shift Knob
- BMS SSK (Sorry, POS Shifteck, will be switching)
- OEM M3 Instrument Cluster (Have an extra one for sale!)

What are your future mods for the 1er? (Top is priority)
- Upgrading the axleback exhaust (Temporarily mounting on the stock exhaust)
- Switching DPs to high flows, and eliminating secondary cats on midpipes.
- Diffuser
- Retrofitting the M3 steering rack
- Sourced an entire M3 rear suspension for a very reasonable price! (Need to also figure out driveshaft, as the 1M DS will not fit on the N54s! From what I've read)
- Purchasing M3 bits for the front suspension!
- Purchasing a set of Apex wheels/tires! (Will depend on the suspension upgrade!)
- More Revo bits!
- Better seats!

I’ll be updating the thread pretty frequently. Feel free to ask questions, or even perhaps if you need help with the conversion process! I probably won’t be of much help, as there’s LOADS of information on the forums! Thanks for reading!!

For more photos of the current car, and future, follow my Instagram, @IAMHNRY!

Also here is my part-out thread! http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1272562

Great job! Did you swap out the steering rack for the M3 one? I've always wanted to do that.

[HyeWarrior]

How was the process for putting in the 1M cluster?

I want to do that so badly

[Walter K]

Daaaaamn Daniel...back at it again with the fresh 1M conversion. Ride looks viscous. Love it when a plan comes together. Is the cost of this project less than that of buying a 1M?

[nacaruh]

Originally Posted by HyeWarrior

How was the process for putting in the 1M cluster?

I want to do that so badly

I should have a couple more in my hands soon... I'll let you know when I do.

Originally Posted by Walter K

Daaaaamn Daniel...back at it again with the fresh 1M conversion. Ride looks viscous. Love it when a plan comes together. Is the cost of this project less than that of buying a 1M?

thanks Walter! Another cruise will be coming up soon, still working on a route . And in my books, this is cheaper than buying a 1M, and I guess more satisfying? Haha

[HyeWarrior]

Was it difficult doing the gauge cluster swap?

[50shadesofhockenheim]

Where did you get that M4 style spoiler?

[nacaruh]

Originally Posted by HyeWarrior

Was it difficult doing the gauge cluster swap?

It's pretty straightforward, need to clear out VIN, and then code it to the car.

Originally Posted by E90 LCI

Where did you get that M4 style spoiler?

eBay

[nacaruh]

Some pictures from this morning's cars and coffee... Two 1M clones, and a fresh LBB M2! We got together, and we were able to do a nice comparison between the two.

[ObsidianX]

Nice pic of the 1Ms and the M2. Your build looks great.

[Walter K]

Originally Posted by lecaf

Some pictures from this morning's cars and coffee... Two 1M clones, and a fresh LBB M2! We got together, and we were able to do a nice comparison between the two.

The shot on the bridge looks really great.

[AntonioZ]

Awesome Build! Also interested in the gauge cluster and how you got it to work!

[nacaruh]

updated front page with some new photos!!!

[ryan.ferguson]

Awesome meeting you last week, the car is absolutely gorgeous and the pictures don't do it justice! Let me know about the next cruise, I'll try to keep up in the SC JKU

[nacaruh]

Updated parts list, and added another pic!

Originally Posted by ryan.ferguson

Awesome meeting you last week, the car is absolutely gorgeous and the pictures don't do it justice! Let me know about the next cruise, I'll try to keep up in the SC JKU

It was awesome meeting you as well! Your Jeep was dope! Makes me want to sell the fiat, and hop onto a wrangler!

[inFamousKicks]

Real nice job. Car's looking clean!

[nacaruh]

Added a new photo!

Originally Posted by inFamousKicks

Real nice job. Car's looking clean!

Thank you!!

[Matticus91]

Lookin good man can't wait to see it in person!

[J-Sin]

Your car looks amazing!

[nacaruh]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

Lookin good man can't wait to see it in person!

You will...in two weeks for our group meetup!

Originally Posted by J-Sin

Your car looks amazing!

Thank you! More to come!

[nacaruh]

So I recently swapped out my wheel hubs to more narrow ones (Thanks to the hub thread from 1addicts!). I was easily able to collect all the parts, and I didn't spend a fortune. Luckily, I had access to the shop and tools, and I was able to do it with a fellow mechanic and myself. Job took about 3 hours, and it was well worth it. I couldn't put my new wheel set on because the rears were sticking out 10mm.

Onto the pictures...
Calipers, rotors out. I didn't have to take out the parking brake. Thank god for the air gun. It would've been a huge PITA without it!


Used this puller to get the hub out + push the axleshaft off. When pulling the hub out be careful not to damage the ABS sensor! Once again, thank you air gun!!!


Here's a comparison. You can clearly see the e9x hub is shorter than the stock hub. I actually re-used my current wheel bearings, as it was in good condition + I ordered the wrong bearings


New hub is in! Didn't take a final picture, but I used the BMWP 324x22 rotors from the 328i/330i.


Now for the wheel pictures.
Here's a before:

Here's after the new hub (10mm inward):


Here's the new set! Shoutout to Sk8fe !!!:\
265s and 295s tucked in nicely

[nacaruh]

Originally Posted by gotcha43

Nice mod!
Do you have more information about the more narrow hub?

Is it exactly 10mm more space?

So is it just the new hubs and the E9x rear discs instead of E82 discs?

The hub is from a e9x. With the new hub, your wheel will go 10mm inward. You also need to get matching 324x22 rotors (328i, 330i) for that hub because the stock 135i rotors will not fit. The stock calipers will fit just fine.