New 1M Engine Cover

mPlasticDesign · 03-20-2012, 01:05 PM

One thing I thought could use some cosmetic improvement on our cars is the engine cover. Throwing an upside down "powered by M" decal on a regular N54 cover is the best M group could do apparently on the 1M. I like what IND did with the paint scheme but thought it would look even better on one of ER's CF engine cover. The CF looks good and some might just leave it alone, but I think it would look even better with some sort of paint scheme. Just curious what other owners think. Also want to do a more traditional looking "M" style with the M logo. The one pictured is of the back of the 1M but I think it would look even better with the newer smaller style M emblem.

So what do you guys think?

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flzrider · 03-20-2012, 01:09 PM

I think it'd look better without the roundel, similar to all the other OEM covers. Too busy with both.

mPlasticDesign · 03-20-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by flzrider

I think it'd look better without the roundel, similar to all the other OEM covers. Too busy with both.

I was thinking the same thing, but the CF cover has an indentation for the roundel. Would have to be filled and then painted obviously. I have been leaning towards just painting the whole thing AW anyways.

UPDATE:
Well I know the majority of the poll voters felt it's best to leave it stock, but I really am not to fond of the stock cover. Just got the AW painted CF cover back and I installed it last night. I think it looks clean!

EINSER M · 03-20-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

I was thinking the same thing, but the CF cover has an indentation for the roundel. Would have to be filled and then painted obviously. I have been leaning towards just painting the whole think AW anyways.

was going that route this week hopefully!
AW cover here i come!

mPlasticDesign · 03-20-2012, 01:23 PM

I know we know what the OEM looks like but I will include it for visual comparison.....

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gnpower · 03-20-2012, 01:41 PM

What's the HP gains?

ZCP M3 · 03-20-2012, 01:49 PM

Would buy one in OEM finish with just the provision for the ///M emblem.

Nate@IND · 03-20-2012, 01:56 PM

eric@helix · 03-20-2012, 02:03 PM

Out of all of those I like the S54 cover the best: it's metal, and has a great BMW mechanical look to it compared to the later plastic covers.

mPlasticDesign · 03-20-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

Well, do you guys wanna see what you can come up with this CF cover?

-fill in roundel indentation
-paint center portion in AW with CF exposed elsewhere
-any ideas your paint guys can come up with

Papethova · 03-20-2012, 02:30 PM

I like it but CF in the engine bay will yellow too quickly with all the heat.

Denso · 03-20-2012, 02:51 PM

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Nate,

How much is this in AW, i have looked on your site and i dont see it listed

Fundahl · 03-20-2012, 03:03 PM

That is a pretty cool custom job!

M///1rider · 03-20-2012, 03:09 PM

The carbon fiber painted would be a great idea. Also as far as the M/// logo idk if i would keep what is oem or go more towards the logo like the m3

A smaller emblem would be better though

firechicken99 · 03-20-2012, 03:10 PM

Nate I saw this online somehwere a few weeks ago and am in love with that cover!

JohnCena · 03-20-2012, 03:30 PM

not a fan of the CF INDs yes

Powerbeast · 03-20-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by EINSER M

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

I was thinking the same thing, but the CF cover has an indentation for the roundel. Would have to be filled and then painted obviously. I have been leaning towards just painting the whole think AW anyways.

was going that route this week hopefully!
AW cover here i come!

Can't wait to see it AW

Die ///M Rakete · 03-20-2012, 06:34 PM

Love the CF but I'd like to see the same layout as the factory one, i.e. roundel and "Powered By BMW M" only in the exact same spots. I think that would look the classiest.

Powerbeast · 03-20-2012, 08:03 PM

I would like to see it with a cool paint scheme.

EINSER M · 03-20-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Powerbeast

I would like to see it with a cool paint scheme.

how do we know you dont already have it all painted up man???

Slats · 03-20-2012, 08:53 PM

I'd settle for just flipping the Powered by M label around so that it is not upside down. Has anyone tried to peel it off and reposition it?

///M1 · 03-20-2012, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Papethova

I like it but CF in the engine bay will yellow too quickly with all the heat.

Guys, Pape is very right! CF will eventually green/yellow with all that heat in there. In my Audi I had my factory CF engine trim replaced by the dealer (which was high quality German made), and it is only a matter of time before it goes green again. Here is a nasty pic:

What about something a bit more untraditional. How about an airbox cover, something similar to the Dinan beauty, with the M logo there? Yes, it's not the engine per se, but the stock air box piece is fugly. Less heat there so it shouldn't be that prone to yellowing me thinks.

View Poll Results: So which idea do you like the best?
Leave it CF with the new emblems!	15	22.06%
Go with a paint scheme with new emblems!	21	30.88%
Leave it stock!	32	47.06%
Voters: 68. You may not vote on this poll

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flzrider Captain 50 Rep 739 Posts Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	I think it'd look better without the roundel, similar to all the other OEM covers. Too busy with both. __________________
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03-20-2012, 01:49 PM	#7
ZCP M3 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 388 Posts Drives: 2011 VO 1M Coupe #759 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0)	Would buy one in OEM finish with just the provision for the ///M emblem.
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eric@helix 208 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 01 M Coupe, 08 135i, '12 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Out of all of those I like the S54 cover the best: it's metal, and has a great BMW mechanical look to it compared to the later plastic covers.
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03-20-2012, 02:30 PM	#11
Papethova Banned 224 Rep 3,094 Posts Drives: '08 135/ '11 1M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: at Death Valley 127 iTrader: (1)	I like it but CF in the engine bay will yellow too quickly with all the heat.
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Fundahl Captain 8 Rep 704 Posts Drives: VO 1M, 300zx TT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas iTrader: (0)	That is a pretty cool custom job!
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M///1rider Banned 46 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 1M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	The carbon fiber painted would be a great idea. Also as far as the M/// logo idk if i would keep what is oem or go more towards the logo like the m3 A smaller emblem would be better though
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firechicken99 Major 33 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: Black '07 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Nate I saw this online somehwere a few weeks ago and am in love with that cover!
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Die ///M Rakete Captain 671 Rep 846 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 ZCP 6MT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Love the CF but I'd like to see the same layout as the factory one, i.e. roundel and "Powered By BMW M" only in the exact same spots. I think that would look the classiest.
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Slats Private First Class 29 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 2011 1M & 1997 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (0)	I'd settle for just flipping the Powered by M label around so that it is not upside down. Has anyone tried to peel it off and reposition it?
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