Last Stop before Full Unveil - 1M side gills unveiled at Autosport Awards

JB135MDCT · 12-07-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Mangler

First its the quads, then the carbon roof, now the freaking fender vent?? Who the hell pays $50k for a whats probably going to be the best performance car on the road for <$50k, and you guys are whining about cosmetic crap? Go to the Honda/VW/Audi boards and talk cars. We would rather talk performance that matters in, oh what do they call it...yeah "the ultimate driving machine"......You guys remind me of the "cafe racers" at starbucks with their wanna be race bikes that have never taken their butt off the side of the seat to change the COG going through a turn.

This car is about the "performance driving", not the "performing arts".

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Who's complaining about cosmetics? We are talking about functionality of what should be a vent to help cool the engine bay or brakes.

JB135MDCT · 12-07-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonCSU

It's a crease in the sheet metal intended to accentuate the flared fender. It's a styling cue that is not trying to imitate a vent at all.

Respectfully disagree. The only purpose for a crease in this area is to vent. Put your engineering hat on for a few minutes and you'll never use your cosmetic hat ever again.

cracka · 12-07-2010, 11:23 AM

If it's a big deal to you, it's nothing a six pack & a hacksaw won't fix.

ad78 · 12-07-2010, 11:33 AM

i think the front grille is gloss black same as the partially glossed mirror

pyrat · 12-07-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Mangler

First its the quads, then the carbon roof, now the freaking fender vent?? Who the hell pays $50k for a whats probably going to be the best performance car on the road for <$50k, and you guys are whining about cosmetic crap? Go to the Honda/VW/Audi boards and talk cars. We would rather talk performance that matters in, oh what do they call it...yeah "the ultimate driving machine"......You guys remind me of the "cafe racers" at starbucks with their wanna be race bikes that have never taken their butt off the side of the seat to change the COG going through a turn.

This car is about the "performance driving", not the "performing arts".

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Originally Posted by JB135MDCT

Who's complaining about cosmetics? We are talking about functionality of what should be a vent to help cool the engine bay or brakes.

Dear BMW, your BMW //1M will not perform well on the track because the engine bay and brakes cannot breathe. This was determined by looking at a photo. I just know any car without side venting is a waste of time. I think you should consider redesigning the 1M for better track performance. When it is ready for the track for real, let me know.

sho-one · 12-07-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by pyrat

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Dear BMW, your BMW //1M will not perform well on the track because the engine bay and brakes cannot breathe. This was determined by looking at a photo. I just know any car without side venting is a waste of time. I think you should consider redesigning the 1M for better track performance. When it is ready for the track for real, let me know.

JB135MDCT · 12-07-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cracka

If it's a big deal to you, it's nothing a six pack & a hacksaw won't fix.

Hooydunk had a few 10%ers when he drew up "The Crease"

Chug 2 1667s , RotoZip it, add wire mesh and problem solved. Maybe BMW will sell a kit. Ahhh, the road rage has left my body.

Or pray some sexy girl doesn't giggle and point out the fake vents. That would be embarrasing.

Frosty · 12-07-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cloakster

"Just manual, but that's the perfect sports car of the future"

Very nice to hear stuff like that

+1 Well said! ~Frost

Drillslinger · 12-07-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JB135MDCT

Are the rear vertical vents fake too?

From looking at the 1M @ BMW Welt, the vertical vents in the front are functional, channeling air to the edge of the wheel well. The "vents" in the rear were purely cosmetic.

JB135MDCT · 12-07-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Drillslinger

From looking at the 1M @ BMW Welt, the vertical vents in the front are functional, channeling air to the edge of the wheel well. The "vents" in the rear were purely cosmetic.

Why is BMW following the Jap Standard? I guess we will have to roto zip that too

Drillslinger · 12-07-2010, 12:00 PM

To be honest, I'm not really sure what those thin little vents would accomplish in the rear. I'm skeptical enough about the fronts but since they've got a cool name (Air-Blade technology) I'll give them the benefit of the doubt, lol.

Sedan_Clan · 12-07-2010, 12:17 PM

They are very good at the art of tease.

TunedM2C · 12-07-2010, 12:34 PM

Shouldn't there be clearer "updated" pics by now? This is typical after these first unveilings it seems.

as7920 · 12-07-2010, 12:40 PM

I think Scott said a while back that the designers incorporated the "vents" in the rear to break up (hide) the size (similar to the X6M) so that it's ass didn't look too big!

bluecat · 12-07-2010, 12:50 PM

Dr. Kay sure can fill out a tuxedo amma right?

monkawekrue · 12-07-2010, 01:03 PM

If i didnt own a bimmer yet i would think about getting this 1er, more affordale then an m3 i guess....only thing is its really small inside...kinda like a chick car (no offense to those that own one, but reminds me of a convertable z3 or something)...if i had the money though i would definetly buy this bad boy.

john08135i · 12-07-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine325ci

Thumbs down to all the hype with the side gill. its not even vented for crying out loud

seriously.. cant you get those at pep boys along with some 22" emblems.

and"340hp which is pretty decent, lots of power that any mortal man can legal use in and around town.

What is a 250 manual???? As mentioned by the Doctor in the video... I get that there is a language barrier at times, but what do we think he meant by "250"... ?"

what is the 250?

Icsunonove · 12-07-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by john08135i

seriously.. cant you get those at pep boys along with some 22" emblems.

and"340hp which is pretty decent, lots of power that any mortal man can legal use in and around town.

What is a 250 manual???? As mentioned by the Doctor in the video... I get that there is a language barrier at times, but what do we think he meant by "250"... ?"

what is the 250?

Km/h

TunedM2C · 12-07-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert

Alpine325i clearly has talent.

Indeed. As if he knew something we didn't.

M3 Adjuster · 12-07-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Woland's Advocate

I can't believe people actually care so much about whether there is or is not an actual vent or not. That's just weird.

Me either..

M3 Adjuster · 12-07-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

I am just ready to see the whole thing. I will reserve judgment until then...

Ding ding ding! GREAT IDEA!!

M3 Adjuster · 12-07-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pyrat

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Dear BMW, your BMW //1M will not perform well on the track because the engine bay and brakes cannot breathe. This was determined by looking at a photo. I just know any car without side venting is a waste of time. I think you should consider redesigning the 1M for better track performance. When it is ready for the track for real, let me know.

LOL...

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