Latest 1M conversion - splicing 1m flares approach

[inFamousKicks]

Wow, very impressive and looks like it was a quality job. Nice work.

[uberschnell]

Originally Posted by 135TX

So ive got to ask where/ who did you get the parts through straight from Germany, I want to get a few things while the exchange is favorable.

And might i add congratulations on such a great job.


Thanks

I ordered it through Tischer, but most all 1M parts are sent directly from Germany as few stock it state side. Takes weeks to get it.

[uberschnell]

Originally Posted by mkPOTO

dam, never thought the difference between a 1m and 1 in the rear was that big! Great work

Those are 9.5 et 50 with 265 wheels in the back, so it gives you an idea of how much bigger you can go in the back.
I'll be doing 9.5 et 25 with 275 in the back shortly.

I'm running 9.5 et 20 with 265 in the front with no rubbing issues.

[uberschnell]

Next steps;

Custom wrapped M3 DCT steering wheel and 1M mirrors

[ShocknAwe]

Very nice!

[Yeineken]

Originally Posted by uberschnell

Next steps;

Custom wrapped M3 DCT steering wheel and 1M mirrors

Alright. Where did that steering wheel come from

[e92ben]

What did you do with the inside of the rear fender? Any fender liner? Did you have to welding inside? Thanks

[DTR]

amazing UBER!!!! fast, shame there isnt a more detailed documentation, i believe you have opened the floodgates.

[uberschnell]

Originally Posted by Yeineken

Alright. Where did that steering wheel come from

On Ebay, the seller's name is Tainik. He sells used wheels which he wraps any way you want using authentic napa or Montana leather and alcantara. The quality of the wrap is outstanding and it's only $395 for what is essentially a brand new DCT M Wheel

[uberschnell]

Originally Posted by e92ben

What did you do with the inside of the rear fender? Any fender liner? Did you have to welding inside? Thanks

Cut down the middle. Separate the section of wheel well from the fender that you cut off. Attach with 3m panel bond to the new fender, then splice in a 3" piece of sheet metal to fill the gap. Cover with undercoating.

[KellyK]

Looks so damn good in monaco blue!!

[BadM4]

Originally Posted by uberschnell

Next steps;

Custom wrapped M3 DCT steering wheel and 1M mirrors

pm me his contact info if you can i want to do a custom steering wheel on my car. thanks.

[Yeineken]

Originally Posted by uberschnell

On Ebay, the seller's name is Tainik. He sells used wheels which he wraps any way you want using authentic napa or Montana leather and alcantara. The quality of the wrap is outstanding and it's only $395 for what is essentially a brand new DCT M Wheel

Thanks so much. I had been wanting to do the Ind custom wheel for a long time. Could never justify paying close to $1k for it tho.

[uberschnell]

Originally Posted by Yeineken

Thanks so much. I had been wanting to do the Ind custom wheel for a long time. Could never justify paying close to $1k for it tho.

a stock m3 wheel with DCT is 595 already, so 1K makes sense. This guy is re-manufacturing used wheels so the price is way more reasonable and the end product you cant distinguish from new.

I want to see if he can do the instrument cluster dome in alcantara with tri-color stitching.

[tglazed]

From my understanding m3 dct paddles don't work. Can you clarify if you are dual clutch or automatic w/steptronic

[uberschnell]

Originally Posted by tglazed

From my understanding m3 dct paddles don't work. Can you clarify if you are dual clutch or automatic w/steptronic

Auto with Steptronic, plug and play

[fjgregor]

Whered you find the mirrors?

[dbronnik]

Awesome job! Could you PM me the name of the shop that did your paint work?

[ilikebmxbikes]

car looks excellent - let me know when you want a CF roof

[uberschnell]

OK, couple of set backs that have kept me from posting up. First, the mirrors, looks like I got the 5 pin non Lin-Bus version when I needed the 3 pin.

I was willing to compromise on auto fold and dip, but it's not an option if you have those features stock. Funny, the mirror assembly is not much more expensive, but the mirrors alone are north of $600 alone.

The company I bought it from took them back, and now I need to re-think if the mirror mod is worth it.

Next the wheels. Some have seen this already but let me say it again for anyone doing the conversion, the rear axle is wider on the 135i then it is on the 1m or m3 by about 10 mm per side.

I had picked up a beautiful set of 18" BC mono-forged wheels, 9.5 et 20 10.5 et 25. The front work perfect with 265 but the rear sticks out just too much. 10.5 will easily fit as will 285 + width, but the offsets will have to be in the et 35 to 40 range.

So it looks like I'm going to have to sell these

[uberschnell]

Originally Posted by fjgregor

Whered you find the mirrors?

United BMW, but as I mentioned I got the wrong configuration

Originally Posted by dbronnik

Awesome job! Could you PM me the name of the shop that did your paint work?

Done

[uberschnell]

Think I found my fall-back wheels