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12-07-2017, 07:24 PM | #1 |
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Well after months, probably 12 of deliberation, calculations, quotes, notes and spreadsheets I have finally pulled the pin on converting my 08 135i manual to 1M bodywork. Parts have been ordered with ECS Tuning, a body shop has been lined up, the only things left to do will be organising exhaust and wheels. I have an exhaust shop and rims in mind.
Given the massive difference in freight costs, I have decided to go down the fabricated rear guards route. This will save nearly $4,000 in parts and freight alone. I am also not doing the battery conversion and will get a custom exhaust done instead. Why is often the question but put simply I own my current car, happy with the performance but want to customize; 1M’s are going up in price and I cannot quite afford nor want to borrow for one; 135i prices are going through the floor and they appear hard to move, trade in quotes are crap (last trade price I got was $7,500 on a 1M) so the conversion option is now way more affordable; my car already has a range of BMW Performance gear on it and I know its history. I also live in SA so little dealer choice plus additional costs buying interstate, and I will save on stamp duty if I need to fatten my budget a little. Car as it is now, I will update as parts arrive and things start to happen. |
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thats awesome! look forward to the pics. keeping it white or going with a different colour?
if you end up needing a genuine brand new 1M bumper PM me, friend has one for sale here in Perth. new, never used. |
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12-08-2017, 10:01 AM | #6 |
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Unsolicited advice: I would strongly advise against this
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12-08-2017, 06:45 PM | #8 |
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Let me guess -He/She shouldn't do it because the 1M is a sacred cow. Screw the haters, Build the car, I'd like to go for a spin when you're done.
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Seems rather stupid to me too, but hey, if you have the money and the time to do it why not?
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Sounds like I ordered all of my stuff at the right time.
What part number are you looking for?
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01-14-2018, 04:22 PM | #18 |
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Thanks all cool ECS have advised they have located a fender so shipping to occur soon.
Once parts arrive I will report on the build. |
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01-18-2018, 09:40 PM | #19 |
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Parts have shipped on the 17th of Jan so things starting to move.
Will share photos etc as the build progresses, and happy to answer any questions. Please note I will not be responding to negative or "sounds stupid to me" posts as I am simply sharing my experience & build on this forum. However I will at least say many people spend tens of thousands of dollars to improve performance and don't get their money back ; I am happy with the performance I simply want to improve the looks and keep it factory. I am also not doing it for resale but to extend the longevity in my ownership. |
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Like I said nuthin but support from me.
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