Back in the fold with no. 4!

[Rekraps]

Hey guys, after a lengthy hiatus and much regret about selling my first three 1M's, I am pleased to be back, joining the Forum again with my #4.

Alpine White stripper, 3,911 mile car in excellent shape.

For some reason, I kept some information which I gathered when I picked up my first car at the BMW Performance Center in Greenville, to include the dealer promotion brochure, dealer technical manual and a rather thick historical document(s) detailing in the lead engineer's own words how this car came about and how it went from concept to the best M car ever made by BMW.

I find the technical manual really cool as it lists all components side by side with the 135I and M3 from the same year. Quite interesting.

It'll be a few weeks until I can get the car transported to my home, but I just wanted to say hi to everyone.

Scott in Atlanta GA!

[Rekraps]

So, I have one set of the front fender vent tape (pre-cut) that i bought from a German company years ago, they seem to be out of business. Anyone know of a US source or any source?

[ayao]

Regarding vent overlay, I wonder if this guy is still doing it:
https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1714667

I'm very curious about this dealer technical manual that you describe. I'm assuming this is not something that would have been routinely included with a new car?

Congrats on getting back into a 1M! Where else has your car journey taken you other than full circle?

[Rekraps]

Originally Posted by ayao

Regarding vent overlay, I wonder if this guy is still doing it:
https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1714667

I'm very curious about this dealer technical manual that you describe. I'm assuming this is not something that would have been routinely included with a new car?

Congrats on getting back into a 1M! Where else has your car journey taken you other than full circle?

Thanks for the kind reply. I am a car nut, and it has gotten me in trouble with my wife over our 40 years of marriage. 92 cars so far... i think I inherited it from my grandfather who was a used car dealer owner in Galveston Tx.

Anyway, my 1M story is that somehow I got an initial allocation back in 2010 and ordered a VO stripper (except heated seats) and picked it up at the Greenville facility. As with many others, it sat in my garage, with only occasional driving etc. and so i sold it. Then turned around and bought another VO, then sold it and bought another VO. The last one I owned is now for sale at EAG (5,100 miles) and is a super sharp car. That was a few years ago now and in my old age I started to regret my actions.... so after a bit of sleuthing I found what I hope is my final car.

Long story I know. My kids wanted me to get a Vette. I'm too old to get in those things.

[Rekraps]

Originally Posted by ayao

Regarding vent overlay, I wonder if this guy is still doing it:
https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1714667

I'm very curious about this dealer technical manual that you describe. I'm assuming this is not something that would have been routinely included with a new car?

Congrats on getting back into a 1M! Where else has your car journey taken you other than full circle?

The technical manual is really neat. Clearly it is intended for the service staff as it discusses the details of the car and common complaints that they would address. It also has the full specs on the car, details the M3 undercarriage and other parts integrated into the 1M and compares specs side by side with the 2011 135i and M3.

It's about 50 pages in length.

Scott

[Rekraps]

The technical manual also details the exact nomenclature of the motor, transmission, gear box, differential and more. I also like that it explains clearly how the boost mode works vs. the M button and such. Great reference as there was tons of confusion way back when on how all these things coordinated.

[ayao]

I am very, very curious about this manual especially after your description of it.
Any chance you could post a screenshot of the cover? I'm going to try and hunt for one because it sounds really interesting.

How long on average have you gone in between 1Ms before the itch started to come back? I've had mine since new and occasionally think about selling it to simplify life but everyone tells me "you will regret it".

[Rekraps]

Originally Posted by ayao

I am very, very curious about this manual especially after your description of it.
Any chance you could post a screenshot of the cover? I'm going to try and hunt for one because it sounds really interesting.

How long on average have you gone in between 1Ms before the itch started to come back? I've had mine since new and occasionally think about selling it to simplify life but everyone tells me "you will regret it".

Take it from me, do not sell. There is something about that car (besides it being a one year "Parts M" that is probably the best M ever made) that makes you smile every time you drive. Plus it just drives sooooo well. My first three were about two years apart, but the last one was a multi-year wait. I'm so glad I was able to locate the type of car I wanted.

I'll take a picture of the manual....

[Rekraps]

Originally Posted by ayao

I am very, very curious about this manual especially after your description of it.
Any chance you could post a screenshot of the cover? I'm going to try and hunt for one because it sounds really interesting.

How long on average have you gone in between 1Ms before the itch started to come back? I've had mine since new and occasionally think about selling it to simplify life but everyone tells me "you will regret it".

Take it from me, do not sell. There is something about that car (besides it being a one year "Parts M" that is probably the best M ever made) that makes you smile every time you drive. Plus it just drives sooooo well. My first three were about two years apart, but the last one was a multi-year wait. I'm so glad I was able to locate the type of car I wanted.

I'll take a picture of the manual....

[analogue]

That reference manual is available as a PDF. I don't think I can post it here because BMW doesn't appreciate people sharing the content they charge money for. They would like you to pay $32 for 24hr access to BMWTIS where it can be found.

However, it has found its way to archive.org. You are looking for a document numbered ST1104. Just search for "ST1104 BMW" and you should find your way there.

[E46M3forRay]

you can actually download the softcopy of that document here. It's free
https://www.1addicts.com/forums/atta...2&d=1396203865

btw, welcome back Rekraps !! - how are you able to acquire such low mileage 1Ms ? Do you hunt them down or do you have like a bat phone that sellers can just reach out and say .. hey Scott, i got something. You want it ?

[Rekraps]

I get very lucky. Somehow when I decide to search, a great car pops right up. That being said, I look for the car, not the deal. I have no problem paying good money for a good car.

In this case, I perused everywhere and quite frankly almost pulled the ticket on a 1M with moderate mileage (30K - 50K) but I’m so anal about nicks and road rash and worn leather that I quickly moved toward lower mileage cars. The EAG car (my former car) was a bit too high IMO so I just kept going until I found the AW car.

[Rekraps]

Originally Posted by E46M3forRay

you can actually download the softcopy of that document here. It's free
https://www.1addicts.com/forums/atta...2&d=1396203865

btw, welcome back Rekraps !! - how are you able to acquire such low mileage 1Ms ? Do you hunt them down or do you have like a bat phone that sellers can just reach out and say .. hey Scott, i got something. You want it ?

And thanks for the link!

[ayao]

Originally Posted by analogue

That reference manual is available as a PDF. I don't think I can post it here because BMW doesn't appreciate people sharing the content they charge money for. They would like you to pay $32 for 24hr access to BMWTIS where it can be found.

However, it has found its way to archive.org. You are looking for a document numbered ST1104. Just search for "ST1104 BMW" and you should find your way there.

Originally Posted by E46M3forRay

you can actually download the softcopy of that document here. It's free
https://www.1addicts.com/forums/atta...2&d=1396203865

Thank you gents! I downloaded, eagerly devoured it, and then saw later that I already had a copy in my accumulated documents in the BMW folder!

Originally Posted by Rekraps

Take it from me, do not sell. There is something about that car (besides it being a one year "Parts M" that is probably the best M ever made) that makes you smile every time you drive. Plus it just drives sooooo well. My first three were about two years apart, but the last one was a multi-year wait. I'm so glad I was able to locate the type of car I wanted.

I'll take a picture of the manual....

This is sage advice. I drive the 1M weekly and every single time it is reestablishes itself as a mini-event in and of itself. I recently picked up a new daily that reviews describe as raw and unfiltered. And while I have found that to be true, driving the 1M stands out even more so as a comparatively analog experience.

[Rekraps]

All one has to do is pull up the Jeremy Clarkson Pt 1 & 2 reviews of this car to understand just how unique it is.

[Rekraps]

Well the car arrived yesterday and I was most pleasantly surprised! The dealer (Ryan Friedman) completely understated the condition of the car. Not a single scratch or ding nor any road rash at all, anywhere. The car is concourse.

And, I was also delighted to find that the car had a full body film wrap.

Very pleased, Odometer: 3919 miles. AW, VT47605, No options at all.

[MParallel]

Now don't sell this one!

[Rekraps]

It’s a keeper!

[tjm129]

Just when I thought I had all the stuff related to my 1M...and I'm an original owner. Thanks for the download!

TJ

[Rekraps]

Originally Posted by tjm129

Just when I thought I had all the stuff related to my 1M...and I'm an original owner. Thanks for the download!

TJ

Something else to print out is the .xls spreadsheet (I forgot who compiled it) that lists every North American 1M produced with details on each car and the options and price. Nice to have. I printed on 11x17 paper and it took front and back seven pages!

[NGEE]

Welcome back. Glad to hear a VO veteran recognize that Alpine is the best. I have the stripper with heated seats. MANY more miles than yours lol. But still looks brand new.

I'm glad you posted about Dinan Stage 2. I was planning on Stage 3 but you changed my mind.

[Rekraps]

Originally Posted by NGEE

Welcome back. Glad to hear a VO veteran recognize that Alpine is the best. I have the stripper with heated seats. MANY more miles than yours lol. But still looks brand new.

I'm glad you posted about Dinan Stage 2. I was planning on Stage 3 but you changed my mind.

You are welcome. I just took it out again today and with sport mode and MDM off, the car is almost too much to handle. If the tires are breaking loose in first, second and third (by then you are over 100 mph) then what use is more HP.

Also contributing to me stopping at a stage II is I want to keep the car as stock as possible.

The AW is really growing on me.