Aussie 1M Conversion Build Log

JimVonBaden · 02-22-2018, 08:40 AM

I am eagerly following this! I enjoy build threads, and have done a few of my own. I never break even, but I love the challenge of doing something different!

asn993 · 02-22-2018, 04:37 PM

Cheers Jim the car is a keeper so looking to see where it takes me. I intend getting plenty of photos done as the build progresses.

dane083 · 02-22-2018, 07:45 PM

**cough www.build-threads.com/.....

Im sure the owner would love to add a feature

asn993 · 02-28-2018, 04:26 PM

Customs cleared today . This means parts will be delivered to the shop tomorrow, big thanks to Lonsdale Paint & Panel.

Aus335iguy · 02-28-2018, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by asn993

Customs cleared today just under $1,000 bill an expense I was expecting. This means parts will be delivered to the shop tomorrow, big thanks to Lonsdale Paint & Panel.

No pics? CMon man dont be like that !

asn993 · 03-01-2018, 12:32 AM

I will be doing pics but parts still at the depot so I will be clicking away once I see them

asn993 · 03-01-2018, 04:46 PM

ECS delivery post customs.

asn993 · 03-02-2018, 06:59 PM

Unpacking

asn993 · 03-02-2018, 07:01 PM

#2

asn993 · 03-02-2018, 07:02 PM

#3

asn993 · 03-02-2018, 07:02 PM

#4

asn993 · 03-02-2018, 07:08 PM

Wings of steel

Dino355 · 03-02-2018, 07:31 PM

Love it, subscribed!

Out of interest have you done the 1M/M3 control arm, LSD, bushes and sway bar upgrades? This will make a big difference to how your car drives.

asn993 · 03-02-2018, 08:20 PM

Nothing mechanical or chassis at this point other than a BMR Autowerks strut brace. I have not put much thought to those mods yet it will basically be a street car.

Rajvosa · 03-27-2018, 09:23 AM

Updates?

asn993 · 03-27-2018, 09:15 PM

Not yet. The car is in the queue at the shop so maybe some undercoating on the panels will happen soon but the plan is to get it done start to finish as one project.

UR25IO · 03-28-2018, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by asn993

Not yet. The car is in the queue at the shop so maybe some undercoating on the panels will happen soon but the plan is to get it done start to finish as one project.

Hi there,

You should follow Alex Wong Thread (BAD-135) here in sydney.
He had also done a OEM 1M front conversion. left the rear end out.You should ask him about the side skirts. the front quarter will hang over and might look unfinished to some. but personally I don't mind it.

asn993 · 03-28-2018, 05:30 PM

Thanks will do although I am doing the full conversion to include fabricated rear quarters.

BillDaCat8 · 04-11-2018, 09:54 PM

Very interested in what you’ve got planned for the rear quarters (wings)
Please post up some pics when you’ve got them.

asn993 · 04-11-2018, 10:30 PM

Yes will do. The bodywork shop specialises amongst other things in restorations so very experienced in fabricating new panels, and one of the guys is a trained BMW repairer as well. As I want it factory as possible, especially with all the liners etc, the initial plan is to cut the sheet metal, install all the liners and use that as the template to join the skirt to the rear bumper. I have heard of other rear 1/4's not go so well when it came to finishing off and fitting the liners so want to make sure we get it right. I am not an expert but when I provided photos of other 1/4's being made the comment was "that is old school much simpler process now" which was very encouraging.

asn993 · 05-04-2018, 09:10 PM

Prep work is underway looking at a June kick off. Been researching wheel options and have posted in other areas to get some help on wheel width and et options as I am retaining 135i hubs. Not getting much help so will probably have to wait until bodywork is done and get it measured up. Will be fitting CSL style rims and trying to avoid custom made due to costs. I know I can get Simmons OM wheels but $1000 a corner!! Will be going 19".

Aus335iguy · 05-04-2018, 10:56 PM

If you're in Sydney I have some e9x m3 rear carriers you can have for nix. I don't know if they're what you need but....

Just re read the thread. You're in SA but the offer stands if you need em just cover the shipping

02-22-2018, 08:40 AM	#23
JimVonBaden BMW Cool Aide! 903 Rep 841 Posts Drives: 2011 128i Convertible Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	I am eagerly following this! I enjoy build threads, and have done a few of my own. I never break even, but I love the challenge of doing something different! __________________ Jim www.JVBProductions.com
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asn993 asn993 131 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6m 1M conversion Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	Cheers Jim the car is a keeper so looking to see where it takes me. I intend getting plenty of photos done as the build progresses.
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dane083 Private First Class 19 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Melbourne Aus iTrader: (0)	**cough www.build-threads.com/..... Im sure the owner would love to add a feature
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asn993 asn993 131 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6m 1M conversion Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	Customs cleared today . This means parts will be delivered to the shop tomorrow, big thanks to Lonsdale Paint & Panel. Last edited by asn993; 09-24-2018 at 10:42 PM.. Reason: Price incorrect
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asn993 asn993 131 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6m 1M conversion Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	I will be doing pics but parts still at the depot so I will be clicking away once I see them
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03-01-2018, 04:46 PM	#29
asn993 asn993 131 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6m 1M conversion Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	ECS delivery post customs. Attached Images
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03-02-2018, 06:59 PM	#30
asn993 asn993 131 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6m 1M conversion Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	Unpacking Attached Images
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03-02-2018, 07:31 PM	#35
Dino355 Lieutenant 255 Rep 593 Posts Drives: 2020 SB BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London iTrader: (13)	Love it, subscribed! Out of interest have you done the 1M/M3 control arm, LSD, bushes and sway bar upgrades? This will make a big difference to how your car drives. __________________ F87 M2 Competition
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03-02-2018, 08:20 PM	#36
asn993 asn993 131 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6m 1M conversion Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	Nothing mechanical or chassis at this point other than a BMR Autowerks strut brace. I have not put much thought to those mods yet it will basically be a street car. Last edited by asn993; 07-12-2018 at 10:49 PM..
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03-27-2018, 09:23 AM	#37
Rajvosa Major 247 Rep 1,074 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	Updates?
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03-27-2018, 09:15 PM	#38
asn993 asn993 131 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6m 1M conversion Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	Not yet. The car is in the queue at the shop so maybe some undercoating on the panels will happen soon but the plan is to get it done start to finish as one project.
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03-28-2018, 05:30 PM	#40
asn993 asn993 131 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6m 1M conversion Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	Thanks will do although I am doing the full conversion to include fabricated rear quarters.
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04-11-2018, 09:54 PM	#41
BillDaCat8 Private First Class 250 Rep 198 Posts Drives: Toyota Tacoma Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Glendale AZ iTrader: (0)	Very interested in what you’ve got planned for the rear quarters (wings) Please post up some pics when you’ve got them. __________________ Check out https://www.instagram.com/billdacat8/
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04-11-2018, 10:30 PM	#42
asn993 asn993 131 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6m 1M conversion Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	Yes will do. The bodywork shop specialises amongst other things in restorations so very experienced in fabricating new panels, and one of the guys is a trained BMW repairer as well. As I want it factory as possible, especially with all the liners etc, the initial plan is to cut the sheet metal, install all the liners and use that as the template to join the skirt to the rear bumper. I have heard of other rear 1/4's not go so well when it came to finishing off and fitting the liners so want to make sure we get it right. I am not an expert but when I provided photos of other 1/4's being made the comment was "that is old school much simpler process now" which was very encouraging.
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05-04-2018, 09:10 PM	#43
asn993 asn993 131 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6m 1M conversion Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	Prep work is underway looking at a June kick off. Been researching wheel options and have posted in other areas to get some help on wheel width and et options as I am retaining 135i hubs. Not getting much help so will probably have to wait until bodywork is done and get it measured up. Will be fitting CSL style rims and trying to avoid custom made due to costs. I know I can get Simmons OM wheels but $1000 a corner!! Will be going 19". Attached Images
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05-04-2018, 10:56 PM	#44
Aus335iguy Colonel 650 Rep 2,139 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 335i MSport DCT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sydney Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [10.00]	If you're in Sydney I have some e9x m3 rear carriers you can have for nix. I don't know if they're what you need but.... Just re read the thread. You're in SA but the offer stands if you need em just cover the shipping __________________ When you doppelkaplung you doppel your fun.
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