VO 1M is mine!

1M SUSI · 06-15-2014, 04:09 PM

: Congrats! Welcome!

Kouper · 06-15-2014, 07:56 PM

Did you put another 1,000 miles on it today?

Damn you, IEDEI -- now I have to follow the 1M forum regularly to see how you are enjoying it -- and this is NOT going to make it any easier for me...!

Mdawood · 06-15-2014, 08:37 PM

Congratulations man. I'm glad it all worked out for u

IEDEI · 06-15-2014, 10:08 PM

thanks again for the nice welcome! the last 24 hours have been pretty great. Drove about 5 hours today...even got lost on purpose!

mad good. the 1M is just phenomenal....bustling through NYC this morning to NJ to see family and coming back in the evening....felt like a precision machine!!!

Kouper go back to the 135is post or you will end up like me, maaan!!! ;P

IEDEI · 06-15-2014, 10:13 PM

well at least it's easy to see when it's parked! lol!

eeghie · 06-16-2014, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

...bustling through NYC this morning to NJ to see family and coming back in the evening...

Next time why don't you treat yourself to some NYC opera: whilst driving through the Holland tunnel, open the windows, do not shift above 3rd gear and enjoy.

IEDEI · 06-16-2014, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by eeghie

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

...bustling through NYC this morning to NJ to see family and coming back in the evening...

Next time why don't you treat yourself to some NYC opera: whilst driving through the Holland tunnel, open the windows, do not shift above 3rd gear and enjoy.

during my commute I have several long underpasses to go under....the car is singing this morning!!!!

btw any recommendations on non-drilled front mounted plate attachments? I will need one in New York, unfortunately!

flzrider · 06-16-2014, 08:34 AM

Congrats!

craina · 06-16-2014, 08:45 AM

Congrats!

Reedomn · 06-16-2014, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

during my commute I have several long underpasses to go under....the car is singing this morning!!!!

btw any recommendations on non-drilled front mounted plate attachments? I will need one in New York, unfortunately!

rhoplate.com has worked well for me with OEM ///M license plate frame...good adjustability...

rhoplate even has a VO 1M on their homepage!!

IEDEI · 06-16-2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Reedomn

rhoplate.com has worked well for me with OEM ///M license plate frame...good adjustability...

rhoplate even has a VO 1M on their homepage!!

your photo looks like a clean mount! i'm either between this option or 3M double sided adhesive (as they use in Europe a lot). Thanks for the info!

JasonCSU · 06-16-2014, 12:16 PM

Damn, this thread has me thinking about selling my 1er and searching for a 1M. Must resist... I like not having a car payment right now.

IEDEI · 06-16-2014, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonCSU

Damn, this thread has me thinking about selling my 1er and searching for a 1M. Must resist... I like not having a car payment right now.

i am a really bad influence so.......DO IT! i had the best commute ever today. even in traffic, i was super super happy. lol. it is so good.

smq42 · 06-16-2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Reedomn

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

during my commute I have several long underpasses to go under....the car is singing this morning!!!!

btw any recommendations on non-drilled front mounted plate attachments? I will need one in New York, unfortunately!

rhoplate.com has worked well for me with OEM ///M license plate frame...good adjustability...

rhoplate even has a VO 1M on their homepage!!

Congrats and welcome!

I'd 2nd the endorsement on rhoplate for a tow hook mounted front license plate.

Worra · 06-17-2014, 10:52 AM

Damn you, IEDEI...damn you...

::shakes fist::

There's a 1M in TX that's priced somewhat reasonably...got me thinking about flying out.

My car is valued just a couple thousand below my "payoff quote", so it WOULD be doable. On the other hand, I'm planning my wedding and I just don't know if it's a good financial move at the moment. Luckily my fiancee is amazing and she's all about me getting the car I love, so no issues there.

For now I will continue to live vicariously through your posts. Love the VO. I'd have to get VO or AW for mine.

IEDEI · 06-17-2014, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Worra

Damn you, IEDEI...damn you...

::shakes fist::

There's a 1M in TX that's priced somewhat reasonably...got me thinking about flying out.

My car is valued just a couple thousand below my "payoff quote", so it WOULD be doable. On the other hand, I'm planning my wedding and I just don't know if it's a good financial move at the moment. Luckily my fiancee is amazing and she's all about me getting the car I love, so no issues there.

For now I will continue to live vicariously through your posts. Love the VO. I'd have to get VO or AW for mine.

honestly, D.....my only regret is that i waited so long. If you can afford the difference, DO IT. you won't regret it i promise.

i lost some money on my deal....but i was motivated. life is short...

Jay-K · 06-17-2014, 01:03 PM

congrats all the best

Fume · 06-17-2014, 01:28 PM

Congrats IEDEI! Damn, I remember you ordered your car around the same time I did. Switched cars already?! ..... well tbh I'm pretty jealous of that 1M and the Valencia Orange colour. I can see why you pulled the trigger on that deal.

IEDEI · 06-17-2014, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Fume

Congrats IEDEI! Damn, I remember you ordered your car around the same time I did. Switched cars already?! ..... well tbh I'm pretty jealous of that 1M and the Valencia Orange colour. I can see why you pulled the trigger on that deal.

I remember Fume! well the 128i is a great car so enjoy!

I wanted a 1M long before the 135is even came out....so I kept thinking about the 1M constantly. It was like an infection I had to get rid of!

Luca335 · 06-18-2014, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

thank you everyone!!! so excited to hit the road this morning. I've been on this forum for soooooooo long just lurking and then talking and then staring at everyones' photos and stories. I guess it's time to make my own stories!

Congrats and welcome! You can start by telling us the differences you feel between a 135is and 1M as some people think the 1M is just a 135i with some aero body kit. Since you drove the 135is previously, I am interested in your opinion.

IEDEI · 06-18-2014, 05:24 AM

well let me start by saying that I really loved the 135is. it was a very enjoyable package and if it weren't for the 1M I really would have liked to keep mine as it had all the right ingredients (RWD, good power, same great gearbox, etc)

the 1M, in some ways (interior, gearbox, braking, etc) does feel like a 'super 135'----BUT the suspension setup, the steering, and the behaviour of the car in different situations feels totally different. My 135is would squirrel around a bit under power and on aggressive turning---I don't feel that at all. The 135 is set pretty 'soft' suspension-wise from the factory. The 1M is definitely not! In some ways I actually find the 1M's suspension to be more comfortable as it is more predictable.

The bottom line though is that the 1M feels very purpose-built and the whole car feels so together....and so in unison. I've never driven a car that feels so special to drive. The 135is felt like a fun mass production car....the 1M feels like something really special.

The 135is did have a fantastic exhaust note and I find the 1M's stock exhaust is different. Less raspy and popping....more of a 'deep' thrusting note.....but I have no complaints---it sounds muscular to me either way.

I think those who claim a 'modded' 135 is as good as a 1M are going to find such is not the case unless they do ALL of the mods including M3 front and rear axles as well as steering rack.

Without the M button pressed, I'd say a 135is can almost keep up with a 1M....but with the M button pressed I don't think that will happen for long.....especially when the overboost kicks in.

I am finding that the 1M is exceeding my expectations....I knew it would be good, but I never realized just how perfect it really is. Amazing.

pinmagic · 06-18-2014, 07:17 AM

Congrats! That color is just awesome - I am jealous!

06-15-2014, 04:09 PM	#23
1M SUSI Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 2011 //1M Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Connecticuts Gold Coast iTrader: (0)	: Congrats! Welcome!
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06-15-2014, 07:56 PM	#24
Kouper Lieutenant 94 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2013 135is AW/Black 6MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SF Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	Did you put another 1,000 miles on it today? Damn you, IEDEI -- now I have to follow the 1M forum regularly to see how you are enjoying it -- and this is NOT going to make it any easier for me...!
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06-15-2014, 08:37 PM	#25
Mdawood Lieutenant 122 Rep 569 Posts Drives: vo 1m Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	Congratulations man. I'm glad it all worked out for u
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06-15-2014, 10:08 PM	#26
IEDEI Banned 1130 Rep 4,686 Posts Drives: L'Orange Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [8.40]	thanks again for the nice welcome! the last 24 hours have been pretty great. Drove about 5 hours today...even got lost on purpose! mad good. the 1M is just phenomenal....bustling through NYC this morning to NJ to see family and coming back in the evening....felt like a precision machine!!! Kouper go back to the 135is post or you will end up like me, maaan!!! ;P
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IEDEI Banned 1130 Rep 4,686 Posts Drives: L'Orange Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [8.40]	well at least it's easy to see when it's parked! lol! Attached Images
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06-16-2014, 08:34 AM	#30
flzrider Captain 50 Rep 739 Posts Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	Congrats! __________________
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06-16-2014, 08:45 AM	#31
craina Second Lieutenant 77 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 2020 m2c Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	Congrats!
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06-16-2014, 12:16 PM	#34
JasonCSU Colonel 702 Rep 2,548 Posts Drives: '08 135i, '88 325is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW 325is [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Damn, this thread has me thinking about selling my 1er and searching for a 1M. Must resist... I like not having a car payment right now. __________________ Delivered in Munich, broken in on the Nurburgring.
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06-17-2014, 10:52 AM	#37
Worra Captain 49 Rep 970 Posts Drives: 2013 135is/6, 1995 540i/6 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 BMW 540i [0.00] 2013 BMW 135is [0.00]	Damn you, IEDEI...damn you... ::shakes fist:: There's a 1M in TX that's priced somewhat reasonably...got me thinking about flying out. My car is valued just a couple thousand below my "payoff quote", so it WOULD be doable. On the other hand, I'm planning my wedding and I just don't know if it's a good financial move at the moment. Luckily my fiancee is amazing and she's all about me getting the car I love, so no issues there. For now I will continue to live vicariously through your posts. Love the VO. I'd have to get VO or AW for mine. __________________ 2013 Black Sapphire 135is (526/586) 1995 Jet Black 540i Past cars: 94 530i, 95 530iT, 09 328i, 90 325i
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06-17-2014, 01:03 PM	#39
Jay-K Brigadier General 384 Rep 3,450 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	congrats all the best __________________ "Well, there's a straight-six engine at the front, a manual gearbox in the middle and drive goes to the back. That's Page 1, Chapter 1 from the petrosexual handbook" - JC
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06-17-2014, 01:28 PM	#40
Fume First Lieutenant 52 Rep 374 Posts Drives: '19 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	Congrats IEDEI! Damn, I remember you ordered your car around the same time I did. Switched cars already?! ..... well tbh I'm pretty jealous of that 1M and the Valencia Orange colour. I can see why you pulled the trigger on that deal. __________________ New Car: 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS \| Stock for now Old Car: 2013 BMW 128i \| 6MT \| BMW Performance Grills \| CDV Delete \| SSK \| Performance Exhaust \| M3 RSFB \| TCKR DA
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06-18-2014, 05:24 AM	#43
IEDEI Banned 1130 Rep 4,686 Posts Drives: L'Orange Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [8.40]	well let me start by saying that I really loved the 135is. it was a very enjoyable package and if it weren't for the 1M I really would have liked to keep mine as it had all the right ingredients (RWD, good power, same great gearbox, etc) the 1M, in some ways (interior, gearbox, braking, etc) does feel like a 'super 135'----BUT the suspension setup, the steering, and the behaviour of the car in different situations feels totally different. My 135is would squirrel around a bit under power and on aggressive turning---I don't feel that at all. The 135 is set pretty 'soft' suspension-wise from the factory. The 1M is definitely not! In some ways I actually find the 1M's suspension to be more comfortable as it is more predictable. The bottom line though is that the 1M feels very purpose-built and the whole car feels so together....and so in unison. I've never driven a car that feels so special to drive. The 135is felt like a fun mass production car....the 1M feels like something really special. The 135is did have a fantastic exhaust note and I find the 1M's stock exhaust is different. Less raspy and popping....more of a 'deep' thrusting note.....but I have no complaints---it sounds muscular to me either way. I think those who claim a 'modded' 135 is as good as a 1M are going to find such is not the case unless they do ALL of the mods including M3 front and rear axles as well as steering rack. Without the M button pressed, I'd say a 135is can almost keep up with a 1M....but with the M button pressed I don't think that will happen for long.....especially when the overboost kicks in. I am finding that the 1M is exceeding my expectations....I knew it would be good, but I never realized just how perfect it really is. Amazing.
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06-18-2014, 07:17 AM	#44
pinmagic The Only Sane One Here 61 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (1)	Congrats! That color is just awesome - I am jealous! __________________ 2011 135i VERT SGM/SB/MOONLIGHT - ED - with every single friggin' option they offered.
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