ONE of 740 trim POLL

[FairfaxM3]

Part Number 61319148515?

[///M1]

Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

Well, only 99 respondents and 10% not interested at all in the starter trim. 1/3 want orange and another 1/3 want the gray, finally, 1/3 are willing to pay $50 for one. Seems like I could maybe make 30people happy with this project. I really thought there would be more interest. Well, I will have to go with my back up plan if BMW doesn't come through and just put in this. Arrived via FedEx from DE today. With my "french" style numbered window sticker, this will have to do!

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It will look good with my custom alcantara 1M steering wheel trim. (work in progress).

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Looking good (both).

I think the inherent problem with the poll was...you gave people way too many options, and considering the relatively small number of respondents, of course results were all over the place.

I bet you 1/2 the people that voted one way can look at their vote again and change it. I say we keep it simple, offer 2-3 possible variations for each option (price, design, color) and re-do the poll.

Just like our interiors - don't give people too many choices and you will have an overwhelming majority one way or another

[Dee Pee]

I agree. I will buy whatever you design Metak.

[mPlasticDesign]

Originally Posted by FairfaxM3

Part Number 61319148515?

Correct. I will attach photo of the OEM barcode SKU it came with when I am at my computer.

[b33g33]

Originally Posted by Dee Pee

I agree. I will buy whatever you design Metak.

Thirded.

[Drace1]

Same here I'm in! Love the concept. Leaning towards this idea (But anything we all come up with is fine):

NE of 740 (top) 1 Series M coupe (wrap around)

[nachob]

Originally Posted by Drace1

Same here I'm in! Love the concept. Leaning towards this idea (But anything we all come up with is fine):

NE of 740 (top) 1 Series M coupe (wrap around)

Build it and they will come!

[mPlasticDesign]

Originally Posted by FairfaxM3

Part Number 61319148515?

Here you go:



And one installed pic too:

Originally Posted by nachob

Build it and they will come!

I'll see what I can come up with. It will have to be more of a dictatorship and less a democracy in its final iteration.

[tjm129]

+1

[///M1]

Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

Here you go:

Attachment 638164

And one installed pic too:

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I'll see what I can come up with. It will have to be more of a dictatorship and less a democracy in its final iteration.

Exactly, just like your handle that demands authority!

[darrensi]

+1

[EINSER M]

Originally Posted by EINSER M

i emailed BMW NA lets see what they say, if nothing comes from their end, i'd go with the start/stop or a plaque, both sound like a great idea

this is the 2nd email i got from miller today:


Thank you for your continued patience.

I am still researching your request and will be in touch shortly. Our marketing team has been notified of your inquiry.

The BMW Customer Relations and Services Department is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time. You can reach us at 1-800-831-1117.

Sincerely,

Jackie Miller
Customer Relations and Services
Representative

[b33g33]

Originally Posted by EINSER M

Thank you for your continued patience.

I am still researching your request and will be in touch shortly. Our marketing team has been notified of your inquiry.

The BMW Customer Relations and Services Department is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time. You can reach us at 1-800-831-1117.

Sincerely,

Jackie Miller
Customer Relations and Services
Representative

[mPlasticDesign]

Originally Posted by b33g33

+1, I am gonna hold off for a bit then!

[EINSER M]

Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

+1, I am gonna hold off for a bit then!

i dont think theyll come through but it doesnt hurt to ask and we needed to find out right?

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

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That version suits all 1Ms worldwide (no hassle about the exact figures).

[M///1rider]

Def interested let me know details i really like oem finish with engraving but i could go a couple ways

[flzrider]

Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

Here you go:

Attachment 638164

And one installed pic too:

Attachment 638165


I'll see what I can come up with. It will have to be more of a dictatorship and less a democracy in its final iteration.

Is the finish on that starter ring any different than the original? It looks more like aluminum than plastic. Any comparison pictures of the 2 side by side?

[FairfaxM3]

That is an OEM part pictured, so I would guess that the finish is the same as what is on the 1M.

[BMW NA Communications]

Originally Posted by Sales@AUTOcouture

Forgot the pic

Wow, that third one is absolutely gorgeous and exactly what I wanted to do for this car... compliments to you!

Folks, I've been researching this for a long time (back into late 2010 before I even took this position) and I fully appreciate (share) your enthusiasm. The 2011 Daytona 24 pace car would also benefit from having one of these special Start buttons. So here's the bad news...

Badging a car is very expensive. Do some quick math on this example and you'll see what I mean. Without working it into the base price of the car (like some other markets did), we simply don't have a budget to go back and do it retro. I tried to get this car approved for a special badge/button in the US but since global production was a bit fluid we couldn't bring the planets into alignment for the US market. In addition to the aforementioned cost, the logistics of distribution are mind boggling once the cars have been retailed.

I'm giving you the full story so you can understand we've seriously looked at this. I'm sorry we don't have better news, and I know it's not satisfying, but it certainly doesn't reduce the fact that you've got your hands on one of the most collectible BMW models in a twenty year span.

Thanks to my colleagues at BMW Customer Relations for bringing this discussion to my attention and for fielding your inquiries on the subject.

On a final note, we'd love it if some local 1Ms might "occupy Woodcliff Lake" someday as someone above mentioned. Perhaps we can set up a quick visit this summer.

[FairfaxM3]

Thanks for the update and for looking in to doing this for 1M owners in the US.

[EINSER M]

Originally Posted by BMWNA_MGuy

Wow, that third one is absolutely gorgeous and exactly what I wanted to do for this car... compliments to you!

Folks, I've been researching this for a long time (back into late 2010 before I even took this position) and I fully appreciate (share) your enthusiasm. The 2011 Daytona 24 pace car would also benefit from having one of these special Start buttons. So here's the bad news...

Badging a car is very expensive. Do some quick math on this example and you'll see what I mean. Without working it into the base price of the car (like some other markets did), we simply don't have a budget to go back and do it retro. I tried to get this car approved for a special badge/button in the US but since global production was a bit fluid we couldn't bring the planets into alignment for the US market. In addition to the aforementioned cost, the logistics of distribution are mind boggling once the cars have been retailed.

I'm giving you the full story so you can understand we've seriously looked at this. I'm sorry we don't have better news, and I know it's not satisfying, but it certainly doesn't reduce the fact that you've got your hands on one of the most collectible BMW models in a twenty year span.

Thanks to my colleagues at BMW Customer Relations for bringing this discussion to my attention and for fielding your inquiries on the subject.

On a final note, we'd love it if some local 1Ms might "occupy Woodcliff Lake" someday as someone above mentioned. Perhaps we can set up a quick visit this summer.

Thanx Matt, you are a scholar and a gentleman.