Does anyone else think? Side grills....

M_BYEEE · 04-28-2011, 12:55 PM

So this is a very rough chop but I feel like the side grills need a little something on the 1M rather than just an indentation

Haters are gonna hate but I think it would add a nice touch of aggressiveness to the side of the 1M.

Before and After

and like I said this a very rough chop haha

cooler2442 · 04-28-2011, 01:01 PM

Any photo shopped pics with a full profile of the car? I think that would help us judge it better.

and79 · 04-28-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by amg135i

So this is a very rough chop but I feel like the side grills need a little something on the 1M rather than just an indentation

Haters are gonna hate but I think it would add a nice touch of aggressiveness to the side of the 1M.

Before and After

and like I said this a very rough chop haha

Yeah looks like an unfinished job by BMW. Other than that though, looks pretty good IMHO.

M_BYEEE · 04-28-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cooler2442

Any photo shopped pics with a full profile of the car? I think that would help us judge it better.

Find a good pic for me to do it on. It's a very subtle change so any side/front shots you probably wouldnt be able to see it.

TunedM2C · 04-28-2011, 01:09 PM

PS job looks much better.

Papethova · 04-28-2011, 01:15 PM

looks great, Im already considering this for when my car arrives

Denso · 04-28-2011, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amg135i

So this is a very rough chop but I feel like the side grills need a little something on the 1M rather than just an indentation

Haters are gonna hate but I think it would add a nice touch of aggressiveness to the side of the 1M.

Before and After

and like I said this a very rough chop haha

Loving it

M_BYEEE · 04-28-2011, 01:20 PM

here you go cooler...i left it big so you could actually see it. So sorry for the huge pic guys haha. And yes I agree it looks very unfinished by BMW

M_BYEEE · 04-28-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Papethova

looks great, Im already considering this for when my car arrives

How do you plan on doing it? Having a body shop take the fenders off cut an opening and insert some custom cut honeycomb grid

.....I am very interested!

Papethova · 04-28-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by amg135i

How do you plan on doing it? Having a body shop take the fenders off cut an opening and insert some custom cut honeycomb grid

.....I am very interested!

Im cutting it out myself. I did the diffuser when I got the 135, it doesnt look much different than that. You can find my DIY on this forum for that (around may/june 2008)

I cant speculate beyond that until I actually see the fender then I can plan a strategy. The only questionable part is the outside edge. The diffuser has a lip all the way around.

M_BYEEE · 04-28-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Papethova

Im cutting it out myself. I did the diffuser when I got the 135, it doesnt look much different than that. You can find my DIY on this forum for that (around may/june 2008)

I cant speculate beyond that until I actually see the fender then I can plan a strategy. The only questionable part is the outside edge. The diffuser has a lip all the way around.

well and the diffuser is cheapy plastic haha. The fender is alluminum

....and you can replace the diffuser no problem if you mess up. I dont know how easy it would be to get a new fender for the much sought after 1M. If you do it and it looks decent I will give you mad props just for having the balls to cut into your fender

MrRoboto · 04-28-2011, 01:34 PM

Forget about cutting it out...what about just paint it flat black or something to match the trim?

Dan Parker · 04-28-2011, 01:52 PM

I'd be interested IF it is functional.

M_BYEEE · 04-28-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Parker

I'd be interested IF it is functional.

I agree they should serve some purpose...would have been nice to see BMW design some type of vent here to do something to go along with all the fancy air curtain and aero technology they claim to have this thing.

MrRoboto · 04-28-2011, 02:11 PM

I assume the crease is there for additional fender rigidity given the broadened hips on the 1M.

Red135 · 04-28-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Parker

I'd be interested IF it is functional.

And risk altering the effects of the Air Curtain?

Grey Dove · 04-28-2011, 02:29 PM

No need for this, just order BSM :-))

DooBs · 04-28-2011, 02:30 PM

that might help with removing air from the tire well, but might throw up dirt and debris as a result. unless its not functional, either way that looks pretty cool

scotth944 · 04-28-2011, 02:42 PM

What about doing rear wheel cutouts as well? I always thought German cars were built for function, not just looks.

DooBs · 04-28-2011, 02:46 PM

those rear wheel cutouts aren't functional???

hwelvaar · 04-28-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gs/e60/1m?

No need for this, just order BSM :-))

So you admit that black just hides the details of the car !

Redadair · 04-28-2011, 03:19 PM

I like the look, but I don't think it should be Functional for two reasons.

1. This would most likely disrupt the Air Curtain around the front wheels.
2. Constant flow of dirt, dust and road debris down the sides of the car.

I do like the looks of it though. Reminds me of this early 1M rendering.

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M_BYEEE Brigadier General 145 Rep 3,269 Posts Drives: BSM X5M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Camarillo, CA iTrader: (7)	here you go cooler...i left it big so you could actually see it. So sorry for the huge pic guys haha. And yes I agree it looks very unfinished by BMW Attached Images __________________
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DooBs Captain 50 Rep 779 Posts Drives: 1 Series M Coupe 697/740 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles / San Diego, California iTrader: (1)	that might help with removing air from the tire well, but might throw up dirt and debris as a result. unless its not functional, either way that looks pretty cool
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Redadair Major 103 Rep 1,417 Posts Drives: 2011 1M #293 - 88 E30 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Murray iTrader: (0)	I like the look, but I don't think it should be Functional for two reasons. 1. This would most likely disrupt the Air Curtain around the front wheels. 2. Constant flow of dirt, dust and road debris down the sides of the car. I do like the looks of it though. Reminds me of this early 1M rendering. Attached Images __________________ 2011 1M, Valencia Orange, All options. August 8th ED (#293 of 739 or 740) 88 E30 M3 100% OEM 73K Miles 02 E39 M5 Le Mans Blue 50K Miles 06 E46 M3 ZCP 58K Miles
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