What's your preferred modification list?

Underwood · 09-18-2011, 07:22 AM

Hello there,

I'm sitting here listing my personal favourites when it comes to mods for the 1M, while waiting for delivery.

Please, share some of your thoughts, and why not some pictures.

Overall, in my opinion, keeping the car as stock looking as possible is the best. I.e. the AC Schnitzer version makes me sick.

my list:

- Blue paint (much like the ferrari blu tour de france colour)
- ADV.1 wheels, model ADV5.0 Track spec with gunmetal brushed finish. 19"
- Carbon fiber wrapped "diffusor", grille, sidemirrors and window trims.
- Slight window tint all around.
- Akrapovic carbon tip exhaust, the one with the valve(s)?
- K&W suspension
- Seats much like the one AC Schnitzer use.
- The angel eyes bulbs thing you can install.

Now, let me hear your thoughts!

/H

BMW86 · 09-18-2011, 08:26 AM

I'd skip the Akrapovic and get RB turbos + catless downpipes.

eeghie · 09-18-2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by One-emm

Hello there,

I'm sitting here listing my personal favourites when it comes to mods for the 1M, while waiting for delivery.

Please, share some of your thoughts, and why not some pictures.

Overall, in my opinion, keeping the car as stock looking as possible is the best. I.e. the AC Schnitzer version makes me sick.

my list:

- Blue paint (much like the ferrari blu tour de france colour)

Now, let me hear your thoughts!

Looked up the color, nice! Gutsy mod,

that will be one unique vehicle, go for it!

Carbon wrap? With so many nice real carbon parts out there, why?

How committed are you regarding this mod particularly as it is the most obvious no-stock looking thing to do?

When's your car due?

oldBMWguy · 09-18-2011, 09:06 AM

THis topic has had a lot of discussion....
Go to the "Sticky: BMW 1M Modifications List" on the opening page for more info

Underwood · 09-18-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by eeghie

Looked up the color, nice! Gutsy mod,

that will be one unique vehicle, go for it!

Carbon wrap? With so many nice real carbon parts out there, why?

How committed are you regarding this mod particularly as it is the most obvious no-stock looking thing to do?

When's your car due?

Well, to be honest I haven't really searched for different carbon parts at all. Will look it up.. Though I fear of the prices I will find

. The most obvious no-stock mod? I totaly disagree. I can think of thousands of things that could make it look a lot more "japanese". Committed to it? I don't know. It's only in my fantasy as of now. But, a change of exhaust, small details and different rims for the summer (will put winter tyres on stock rims) is in the planning.

The car was supposed to be delivered thursday last week, but some sort of delay has occured, so, still waiting.

And also, I already know about the modification thread above, but I don't think this discussion is the same. In that thread, different modification parts are posted - I see this thread more of an inspiration thread.

But now, let me hear your thoughts!

Redadair · 09-18-2011, 04:51 PM

Best Mod, OEM!!!!

Underwood · 09-18-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Redadair

Best Mod, OEM!!!!

Perfection is achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. I can name a few things to take away from the 1M

Jezzer · 09-18-2011, 05:50 PM

All I would change is the seats for performance ones and maybe the same rims as fitted to clockwork orange 1m.

Underwood · 09-19-2011, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jezzer

All I would change is the seats for performance ones and maybe the same rims as fitted to clockwork orange 1m.

Wow, looked them up, that car is sick.

hybris4u · 10-26-2011, 07:52 AM

Hey another Swede that buys an 1M! Cool! I get mine in January.

The mods I plan/think about are:
SLeK 1M Carbon front lip (SLeK)
BMW M Performance carbon rear spoiler (BMW)
BMW M Performance carbon exterior mirror caps (BMW)
BMW Performance front grille in black (BMW)
iND Gloss black side grille install with dark glass (iND)
Eisenmann exhaust (not decided yet)

DeeboSTI · 03-18-2012, 11:09 PM

I agree on the SLeK 1M Carbon front lip , I think its a must for the 1M.

Powerbeast · 03-18-2012, 11:27 PM

SLeK Front Lip
SLeK Rear Diffuser
SLeK Rear Valence
SLeK Side Skirts
Brembo BBK 380 all around
BBS FIs 19"
IND Cosmetic kit
BMW Performance Steering Wheel
BMW Performance Spoiler
BMW Performance Seats
BMW Euro Headlights
BMW performance Pedals/Shifter
Rogue Short Shifter
Meisterchaft Exhaust
Non resonated mid section
ESS Tune
LUX eyes
KW V3's
CF Roof

v1k0d3n · 03-18-2012, 11:30 PM

Installing rockets under the car sometime this summer and adding a huge verticle shark wing spoiler. Ever since getting the BSM, I've felt the need to wear a bulletproof suit that makes me look like a bat, and fight crime in my Gotham City (aka Charlotte, NC).

Papethova · 03-18-2012, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Powerbeast

SLeK Front Lip
SLeK Rear Diffuser
SLeK Rear Valence
SLeK Side Skirts
Brembo BBK 380 all around
BBS FIs 19"
IND Cosmetic kit
BMW Performance Steering Wheel
BMW Performance Spoiler
BMW Performance Seats
BMW Euro Headlights
BMW performance Pedals/Shifter
Rogue Short Shifter
Meisterchaft Exhaust
Non resonated mid section
ESS Tune
LUX eyes
KW V3's
CF Roof

Forgot pink tow hook

Powerbeast · 03-18-2012, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Papethova

Forgot pink tow hook

You just won't drop it I see... Well for your information it is no longer pink

take a wild guess what color it is (not yellow)

EINSER M · 03-19-2012, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Powerbeast

You just won't drop it I see... Well for your information it is no longer pink

take a wild guess what color it is (not yellow)

i dont know how the vendor gets away with that color....

so what did you repaint it as man? give the OP some inspiration!

m3kerry · 03-19-2012, 06:46 AM

Shocks
Struts (OEM spring perches to remain legal for stock class)
Anti-role bar to help with powering out of corners

2 more sets of Hoosier A6's and a SCCA National Championship in A Stock Solo2 (autocross)

MDORPHN · 03-19-2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by m3kerry

Shocks
Struts (OEM spring perches to remain legal for stock class)
Anti-role bar to help with powering out of corners

2 more sets of Hoosier A6's and a SCCA National Championship in A Stock Solo2 (autocross)

Yesterday, I installed an E93 M3 front sway on my 1M. Hoping it will help me put the power down.

Will be at VIR next weekend and let you know my findings.

Neil

Franklin Joseph · 03-19-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MDORPHN

Yesterday, I installed an E93 M3 front sway on my 1M. Hoping it will help me put the power down.

Will be at VIR next weekend and let you know my findings.

Neil

i thought about this mod too (when i was modding), curious to see the results.

M3 Adjuster · 03-19-2012, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v1k0d3n

Installing rockets under the car sometime this summer and adding a huge verticle shark wing spoiler. Ever since getting the BSM, I've felt the need to wear a bulletproof suit that makes me look like a bat, and fight crime in my Gotham City (aka Charlotte, NC).

LOL. !

M3 Adjuster · 03-19-2012, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDORPHN

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3kerry

Shocks
Struts (OEM spring perches to remain legal for stock class)
Anti-role bar to help with powering out of corners

2 more sets of Hoosier A6's and a SCCA National Championship in A Stock Solo2 (autocross)

Yesterday, I installed an E93 M3 front sway on my 1M. Hoping it will help me put the power down.

Will be at VIR next weekend and let you know my findings.

Neil

Do you have the specs on the respective bars?

MDORPHN · 03-19-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Do you have the specs on the respective bars?

Doing this from memory, so it may not be accurate.

I believe that the 1M bar is 26.5 mm. It's solid and the diameter is constant from one end to the other. IIRC, it is shared with the E90 and E92 M3.

The E93 M3 bar is listed as 28 mm, but it is hollow and the diameter narrows a bit in the middle.

Neil

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oldBMWguy Private 5 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2011 AW 1M [Finally !] Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Virginia Beach Va. USA iTrader: (0)	THis topic has had a lot of discussion.... Go to the "Sticky: BMW 1M Modifications List" on the opening page for more info
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Redadair Major 103 Rep 1,417 Posts Drives: 2011 1M #293 - 88 E30 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Murray iTrader: (0)	Best Mod, OEM!!!! __________________ 2011 1M, Valencia Orange, All options. August 8th ED (#293 of 739 or 740) 88 E30 M3 100% OEM 73K Miles 02 E39 M5 Le Mans Blue 50K Miles 06 E46 M3 ZCP 58K Miles
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hybris4u Captain 30 Rep 602 Posts Drives: BMW 1-serie M Coupé and BMW X5 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Hey another Swede that buys an 1M! Cool! I get mine in January. The mods I plan/think about are: SLeK 1M Carbon front lip (SLeK) BMW M Performance carbon rear spoiler (BMW) BMW M Performance carbon exterior mirror caps (BMW) BMW Performance front grille in black (BMW) iND Gloss black side grille install with dark glass (iND) Eisenmann exhaust (not decided yet)
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