What did you do to/for your 1er today?

[low135]

Originally Posted by chris_flies

I can't wait to see how your car ends-up in a few months. You're doing some really unique things that I've never seen done with a 1'er, and I like unique (even if it's stance-boi lol).

Haha thanks! I'm excited to see it change again. I did this photo collage of the day I got the car to last week and I love where it's gone but very excited to see where it goes. I have lots more plans for the car.

[chris_flies]

Originally Posted by low135

Haha thanks! I'm excited to see it change again. I did this photo collage of the day I got the car to last week and I love where it's gone but very excited to see where it goes. I have lots more plans for the car.

Ow, my eyes!

I opened this page, saw a black 135i 'vert, and then KER-CHOW, a glowing yellow 'vert appeared as soon as I touched the scroll wheel I still think THAT was a huge transformation...

[Gray_Panther]

It is as close to my 1er as budget allows but I just booked my eurotrip flights with my wife.
I also reserved a rental car at N-Rent at the Nurburgring. BMW 330ci E46 6MT.

[Matticus91]

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

It is as close to my 1er as budget allows but I just booked my eurotrip flights with my wife.
I also reserved a rental car at N-Rent at the Nurburgring. BMW 330ci E46 6MT.

Yesss awesome!

[duder13]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

Same here....Just the right amount of subtle accents. Car looks great!

Thanks, guys. I’ve had the performance side skirts sitting in my garage for a while, ready to be painted, but now I’m not sure I want to use them. Trying not to go overboard.

[tjswarbrick]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Like the black accents with the Cashmere paint. Think it looks pretty good.

I concur.
Maybe it's time for an all black grille?

[Gray_Panther]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

Yesss awesome!

I. Can't. Wait.

Gotta figure out a way to represent 1addicts. Any ideas anybody?

[Matticus91]

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

I. Can't. Wait.

Gotta figure out a way to represent 1addicts. Any ideas anybody?

1addicts decals on the windows of course!

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

1addicts decals on the windows of course!

Good idea, and they're still available.

[Gray_Panther]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

1addicts decals on the windows of course!

Originally Posted by Matticus91

1addicts decals on the windows of course!

Subtle, I can dig it.
What about getting noticed as a 1addict?
I will definitely post up vids and pictures and give a shout out to the community.

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by duder13

Thanks, guys. I’ve had the performance side skirts sitting in my garage for a while, ready to be painted, but now I’m not sure I want to use them. Trying not to go overboard.

Oh my god!!!!


If you have seen any of my threads....You will see I have been through hell and back trying to find a set of these. I thought I had some, and actually turned another member on here to a pair I found so that he could get some skirts as well....then my parts fell through and I was left hanging.

If you EVER decide to sell them, please let me know!!!!!

[duder13]

Originally Posted by tjswarbrick

I concur.
Maybe it's time for an all black grille?

I have that grill, too, but I find myself going back to the 1M version I have on now. I own all three grills! lol

[duder13]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

Oh my god!!!!


If you have seen any of my threads....You will see I have been through hell and back trying to find a set of these. I thought I had some, and actually turned another member on here to a pair I found so that he could get some skirts as well....then my parts fell through and I was left hanging.

If you EVER decide to sell them, please let me know!!!!!

Really? I only bought them maybe 4 months ago. I didn’t realize they’re the next mudflaps! lol

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by duder13

Really? I only bought them maybe 4 months ago. I didn't realize they're the next mudflaps! lol

This is what's happening to most of the Performance parts for our beloved 1 series. NLA

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by duder13

Really? I only bought them maybe 4 months ago. I didn’t realize they’re the next mudflaps! lol

Yeah.......nobody has them. I've purchased 2 sets only to have my money refunded, then went aftermarket as Rw carbon had some or so they said. So I bought those, and while waiting in delivery I came across a set on the auction site. One of the guys in my thread about them mentioned about really wanting them too.... and to let me know how the aftermarket parts did.

When I seen the set on the auction site, I PM'd that user and turned him on to them. Then my set came in and were wrong. Then I was told to send them back and they didn't offer the others anymore.

So here I am with nothing when I should have went ahead and bought the set off of the auction site. But I was trying to be nice and helpful....so I hope karma eventually repays me!

But I have called everyone in the country, and can't find them.

[iminhell1]

Sick of breaking skid plates. So looking and planning something more robust. Found a EU company (ONLY company I can find) that makes a steel one --> https://www.skid-plate.com/skid-plat...seria-1-e81e87
But far too heavy IMO.

Really only planning because of cost and reoccurring cost. I found a replacement plastic chepo for about $60 shipped. BMW one is about $180. So that's kinda the range I'm shooting in-between.

And in my searching I found out the E9x M3 has a nifty setup I'd like to mimic:

[duder13]

Originally Posted by tjswarbrick

I concur.
Maybe it's time for an all black grille?

I took your advice and switched out my grills today. I might like the full black grills more, now that I have the black handles. I may have to go ahead and do the performance side skirts.

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by duder13

I took your advice and switched out my grills today. I might like the full black grills more, now that I have the black handles. I may have to go ahead and do the performance side skirts.

Looks good. Those door handles really set it off. Very tasteful change in my opinion.

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by duder13

I took your advice and switched out my grills today. I might like the full black grills more, now that I have the black handles. I may have to go ahead and do the performance side skirts.

Also your side view mirrors. Are they new units, painted black, or some type of cover? I never really seen that or noticed on other 1's.....but I really like that.

[duder13]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

Looks good. Those door handles really set it off. Very tasteful change in my opinion.

Thanks. For the side mirrors, I bought a set of BMW mirror caps, which come unpainted, and I had them painted gloss black. The 135is came with gloss black mirror caps standard.

BTW, I forgot to mention this earlier, but comfort access door handles apparently can't be painted, so you order them painted from the factory. Well, I waited for months to see a set of used gloss black show up on eBay (they're very expensive new,) but only black sapphire ever showed up, so I just said "screw it" and bought gloss black handles without comfort access. I don't mind pushing a button to unlock the doors. lol

I'd tried getting my handles wrapped in the past, but they ended up peeling a little, and it just felt "fake."

[HyeWarrior]

Lol I bought a set of performance side skirt replicas when I first bought my car over 3 years ago. They're still sitting in the garage waiting for paint lol

[Moveitsmikey]

Drove it like I stole it 😃😃