Part 2 of BMW 1M Coupe Revealed in Paris (& VIDEO)

jbtco · 10-07-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

As far as the M3 goes, the only difference between 18s and 19s is the ratio between wheel and tire, but the overal dimension is nearly identical (give or take 1 cm regarding circumference). The 1M uses the same wheel specs, so it would be the same.

Best regards,
south

Hope so as I really fancy the S1MC and I have a set of E92 OEM winter wheels and tyres in the garage so may not need to sell them.

///Mangler · 10-07-2010, 02:58 PM

I'm not sure that 18's would fit. If the back brakes are this tight with 19's, how tight must the fronts be? there may not be 1/2" to spare in there up front.

southlight · 10-07-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mangler

I'm not sure that 18's would fit. If the back brakes are this tight with 19's, how tight must the fronts be? there may not be 1/2" to spare in there up front.

It's not that tight:

[source: www.bimmerfile.com]

Best regards,
south

BMWI6 · 10-07-2010, 03:56 PM

dude i'm in love with that girl.

///Mangler · 10-07-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

It's not that tight:

[source: www.bimmerfile.com]

Best regards,
south

sorry but the back brakes on that blue 1m are larger than those fronts in that pic. something is amiss

T

chaddeus · 10-07-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Nater

Gosh, I wish somebody would have the guts just to go rip that freakin cover off already.

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Originally Posted by e92_m3

Hahahaha.

My thoughts exactly!

What they said.

southlight · 10-07-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mangler

sorry but the back brakes on that blue 1m are larger than those fronts in that pic. something is amiss

T

I think it's just the angle of the picture.

Best regards,
south

Kurt_OH · 10-07-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

I think it's just the angle of the picture.

Best regards,
south

Is one set of rims 18" and the other 19"?

JasonCSU · 10-07-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PyratOne

Your right there. Looking at these photos, I take a step back and realize how stupid BMW looks when they do this strip tease. Im over it, show us the damn car already

I don't understand why people are so impatient, or think that this publicity stunt isn't working. It's obviously drawing up quite a bit of interest. With the world premiere in December, is it that hard to wait? I'd rather they do the strip tease than show nothing at all for all this time.

penny · 10-07-2010, 06:29 PM

^ Agreed. If you don't like the tease, come back in December for the release. That simple.

theblackangus · 10-07-2010, 07:16 PM

So why are people saying it makes BMW look bad?

I really don't get that.

Either you are interested in the fun marketing or you are not, I just don't understand why people are saying BMW looks bad because of it.

Its not like the campaign is crass or offensive, its just something to highlight something BMW are proud of - Their M Divisions new "affordable" M car.

Lets face it most normal people see M and and think 1 of two things:
1. Whats that M thingy?
2. Wow, I know that's out of my price range.

Its just BMW trying to have a fun thing to follow such as the slow reveal and "erh um" leaking of information. Makes for alot of buzz, maybe they want this to be the successful start of a new Generation of M and are very proud of that so they are excited as well.

If you think about it the 1SMC is the first generation of 1 Series M cars and most likely will be grand because it was the only 1SMC with a 6 cylinder engine - "Just like the M3's of the future".

And while my subaru wrx was nice, neither it nore the sti had as good a driving feel as the 1er. I'll be surprised if the new 1ers have the feel ours do to drive.

sq86 · 10-07-2010, 07:47 PM

I hope those rear vents are real and not just for show. It should, in theory, help with downforce. It would be cool if they had vents in front of the rear wheel arch too to aid in brake cooling.

Did anyone notice the way the interior part of the air intakes (on the front bumber) were shaped? It looks like they are shaped to increase downforce and flow air to the oil cooler, IMO.

sq86 · 10-07-2010, 07:59 PM

This is what I was refering to. A being the first thing I refered to and B the second.

PyratOne · 10-08-2010, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by penny

^ Agreed. If you don't like the tease, come back in December for the release. That simple.

Believe me, I would. If it were just a matter of how the car looks, I can wait. No problem. But the way information is released these days, Im anxious to get performance specs (and drive impressions). These two pieces of info will be the deciding factor for me to buy. If the rumor is true that there will be limited units, I want to be in line to get one. Get to my dealer a drop a deposit. I dont need to be first in line or tenth, or hundreth. But, I dont want to be standing there holding my 'you know what' watching everyone else have fun.

Everyone has a reason for wanting this car, mine is not looks, thats all. Its personal. I could care less if it has a carbon fibre diffuser or chrome tip exhaust. I keep checking in waiting for some engine specs and mostly what I see are body panels. I'd be nice if they could 'tease' a little spec data as well, no? When they reveal a new quarter panel, BMW could release.... I dunno, the weight or something.

PyratOne · 10-08-2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by theblackangus

So why are people saying it makes BMW look bad?

I really don't get that.

Either you are interested in the fun marketing or you are not, I just don't understand why people are saying BMW looks bad because of it.

Its not like the campaign is crass or offensive, its just something to highlight something BMW are proud of - Their M Divisions new "affordable" M car.

Lets face it most normal people see M and and think 1 of two things:
1. Whats that M thingy?
2. Wow, I know that's out of my price range.

Its just BMW trying to have a fun thing to follow such as the slow reveal and "erh um" leaking of information. Makes for alot of buzz, maybe they want this to be the successful start of a new Generation of M and are very proud of that so they are excited as well.

If you think about it the 1SMC is the first generation of 1 Series M cars and most likely will be grand because it was the only 1SMC with a 6 cylinder engine - "Just like the M3's of the future".

And while my subaru wrx was nice, neither it nore the sti had as good a driving feel as the 1er. I'll be surprised if the new 1ers have the feel ours do to drive.

two different issues here, dont you think?
1) people thinking this "looks bad" - not me, Im loving this car so far
2) interested in the "fun marketing" - personally, not loving the marketing. I mean c'mon. The hot girl with her hand near the tailpipe? Automotive soft core porn almost. Dont get me wrong, love porn as much as the next billion guys. But, not with this car, not now, its cheap.

OK, said my peace, I'll stop writing negative comments, sit back and wait for the windshield unveil.

NTTY · 10-08-2010, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by PyratOne

Believe me, I would. If it were just a matter of how the car looks, I can wait. No problem. But the way information is released these days, Im anxious to get performance specs (and drive impressions). These two pieces of info will be the deciding factor for me to buy. If the rumor is true that there will be limited units, I want to be in line to get one. Get to my dealer a drop a deposit. I dont need to be first in line or tenth, or hundreth. But, I dont want to be standing there holding my 'you know what' watching everyone else have fun.

Everyone has a reason for wanting this car, mine is not looks, thats all. Its personal. I could care less if it has a carbon fibre diffuser or chrome tip exhaust. I keep checking in waiting for some engine specs and mostly what I see are body panels. I'd be nice if they could 'tease' a little spec data as well, no? When they reveal a new quarter panel, BMW could release.... I dunno, the weight or something.

+1!!!

I don't mind about the teasing on the look, but they should do it on the specs too. After all it is an M car, and what makes the difference between M and other models is much much more than the look.

Kurt_OH · 10-08-2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by NTTY

+1!!!

I don't mind about the teasing on the look, but they should do it on the specs too. After all it is an M car, and what makes the difference between M and other models is much much more than the look.

That's what concerns me too. Apparently in BMW's eye, the special thing about 1M is visual; performance isn't even in the conversation they're having with us about the car. Gives me a very 1iS vibe.

JasonCSU · 10-08-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by PyratOne

Believe me, I would. If it were just a matter of how the car looks, I can wait. No problem. But the way information is released these days, Im anxious to get performance specs (and drive impressions). These two pieces of info will be the deciding factor for me to buy. If the rumor is true that there will be limited units, I want to be in line to get one. Get to my dealer a drop a deposit. I dont need to be first in line or tenth, or hundreth. But, I dont want to be standing there holding my 'you know what' watching everyone else have fun.

Everyone has a reason for wanting this car, mine is not looks, thats all. Its personal. I could care less if it has a carbon fibre diffuser or chrome tip exhaust. I keep checking in waiting for some engine specs and mostly what I see are body panels. I'd be nice if they could 'tease' a little spec data as well, no? When they reveal a new quarter panel, BMW could release.... I dunno, the weight or something.

Yeah, it would be nice to have a little info on the specs, but I'm thinking the next trickle of information will be from the journalists that were recently allowed to drive the car.

andrew777 · 10-08-2010, 10:22 AM

The car looks great even though the chick is very ugly. I'm not that excited though as I'm not going to buy a car on looks alone. If there aren't some real performance upgrades I'm not interested. If I were the type of person who bought a car for looks I'd be driving around in an Audi.

did75 · 10-08-2010, 12:15 PM

Hi guys,

First post here, I couldn't resist to comment as I've been reading this thread for a few days, just to come back and see that this unveiling happened.. 200 meters from my office and I just didn't see anything... neither the chick nor the car.

What a shame :-)

PyratOne · 10-08-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonCSU

Yeah, it would be nice to have a little info on the specs, but I'm thinking the next trickle of information will be from the journalists that were recently allowed to drive the car.

Right. So I check in daily for updates. Im not a long time member here, but Ive been reading the posts almost daily on this car. My guess is that no matter the exact specs, this car will make an impression. That impression will be = FUN TO DRIVE.

Like so many, been waiting a few years for a new IL6 Coupe from M division. I dont think they will dissapoint.

TunedM2C · 10-08-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by PyratOne

Right. So I check in daily for updates. Im not a long time member here, but Ive been reading the posts almost daily on this car. My guess is that no matter the exact specs, this car will make an impression. That impression will be = JOYTO DRIVE.

Like so many, been waiting a few years for a new IL6 Coupe from M division. I dont think they will dissapoint.

Fixed...because after all, joy is the new ultimate driving slogan....lol.

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///Mangler Captain 334 Rep 817 Posts Drives: E30 M3 Darth Vader Trackcar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SEC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2000 E39 M5 [9.00]	I'm not sure that 18's would fit. If the back brakes are this tight with 19's, how tight must the fronts be? there may not be 1/2" to spare in there up front.
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theblackangus Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2011 1M Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	So why are people saying it makes BMW look bad? I really don't get that. Either you are interested in the fun marketing or you are not, I just don't understand why people are saying BMW looks bad because of it. Its not like the campaign is crass or offensive, its just something to highlight something BMW are proud of - Their M Divisions new "affordable" M car. Lets face it most normal people see M and and think 1 of two things: 1. Whats that M thingy? 2. Wow, I know that's out of my price range. Its just BMW trying to have a fun thing to follow such as the slow reveal and "erh um" leaking of information. Makes for alot of buzz, maybe they want this to be the successful start of a new Generation of M and are very proud of that so they are excited as well. If you think about it the 1SMC is the first generation of 1 Series M cars and most likely will be grand because it was the only 1SMC with a 6 cylinder engine - "Just like the M3's of the future". And while my subaru wrx was nice, neither it nore the sti had as good a driving feel as the 1er. I'll be surprised if the new 1ers have the feel ours do to drive.
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andrew777 Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 135i alpine white Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	The car looks great even though the chick is very ugly. I'm not that excited though as I'm not going to buy a car on looks alone. If there aren't some real performance upgrades I'm not interested. If I were the type of person who bought a car for looks I'd be driving around in an Audi. __________________ JB3, AR design catless DP's, CP-E catback exhaust, BMS DCI, HPF FMIC, 17" black SSR-F w/ Star Specs
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did75 Private First Class 33 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2016 f48 x1 xline (eu spec) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Paris, France iTrader: (0)	Hi guys, First post here, I couldn't resist to comment as I've been reading this thread for a few days, just to come back and see that this unveiling happened.. 200 meters from my office and I just didn't see anything... neither the chick nor the car. What a shame :-)
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