1M car cover question

ajshanny · 06-25-2011, 12:32 PM

BMW's website shows that a form fit car cover is available for the 1M, but the part number is the same as the cover for the 135i, so I'm not convinced it will fit. Obviously the fenders are wider on the 1M, but isn't this cover made with stretch material? Does anyone know if it will really fit, or are there other indoor covers available yet from other vendors?

FJS · 06-25-2011, 12:35 PM

I got the cover for the 1, when I get my car I'll try it on and let you know, it's about 2 weeks away and the wait is agonizing.

Cheers

ajshanny · 06-25-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FJS

I got the cover for the 1, when I get my car I'll try it on and let you know, it's about 2 weeks away and the wait is agonizing.

Cheers

That would be great. Thanks.

HALOTHANE · 06-25-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ajshanny

BMW's website shows that a form fit car cover is available for the 1M, but the part number is the same as the cover for the 135i, so I'm not convinced it will fit. Obviously the fenders are wider on the 1M, but isn't this cover made with stretch material? Does anyone know if it will really fit, or are there other indoor covers available yet from other vendors?

I have the oem fitted cover from my 135, and it fits my 1M just fine. The only tight fit occurs in the side mirror sleeves.

///M1 · 06-25-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ajshanny

BMW's website shows that a form fit car cover is available for the 1M, but the part number is the same as the cover for the 135i, so I'm not convinced it will fit. Obviously the fenders are wider on the 1M, but isn't this cover made with stretch material? Does anyone know if it will really fit, or are there other indoor covers available yet from other vendors?

I have the CoverCraft FormFit on the 135i and will keep it for the 1///M. I am pretty sure it will fit because it does stretch, in fact it is a little loose currently around the mirrors, so shouldn't be a big deal. Best indoor cover you can get for your car!

ajshanny · 06-26-2011, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M1

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Originally Posted by ajshanny

BMW's website shows that a form fit car cover is available for the 1M, but the part number is the same as the cover for the 135i, so I'm not convinced it will fit. Obviously the fenders are wider on the 1M, but isn't this cover made with stretch material? Does anyone know if it will really fit, or are there other indoor covers available yet from other vendors?

I have the CoverCraft FormFit on the 135i and will keep it for the 1///M. I am pretty sure it will fit because it does stretch, in fact it is a little loose currently around the mirrors, so shouldn't be a big deal. Best indoor cover you can get for your car!

Thanks.

ajshanny · 06-26-2011, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MVO

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Originally Posted by ajshanny

BMW's website shows that a form fit car cover is available for the 1M, but the part number is the same as the cover for the 135i, so I'm not convinced it will fit. Obviously the fenders are wider on the 1M, but isn't this cover made with stretch material? Does anyone know if it will really fit, or are there other indoor covers available yet from other vendors?

I have the oem fitted cover from my 135, and it fits my 1M just fine. The only tight fit occurs in the side mirror sleeves.

When you say that it's a tight fit on the mirrors, how tight do you mean?

HALOTHANE · 06-26-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ajshanny

When you say that it's a tight fit on the mirrors, how tight do you mean?

The mirror pockets on the oem indoor car cover do not stretch and due to the buttressed side mirror design of the 1M, they are a tight (meaning exact) fit for the 135 cover. The pockets accommodate the 1M mirrors but there is no extra space when compared to the 135.

ajshanny · 06-26-2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MVO

The mirror pockets on the oem indoor car cover do not stretch and due to the buttressed side mirror design of the 1M, they are a tight (meaning exact) fit for the 135 cover. The pockets accommodate the 1M mirrors but there is no extra space when compared to the 135.

Does it bother you enough that you wish you waited for a different cover?

HALOTHANE · 06-26-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ajshanny

Does it bother you enough that you wish you waited for a different cover?

No. It is fine. Not a big deal.

HALOTHANE · 06-26-2011, 03:15 PM

Of all the covers I have seen, the oem indoor form-fitted cover is really top notch quality. Make sure you wash your car before using any cover, however, to avoid scratching the clearcoat.

as7920 · 07-09-2011, 02:21 PM

In case anyone is still interested, this is how the standard BMW 1 series coupe outdoor fitted car cover looks on my 1M. Perfect!

Redadair · 07-09-2011, 02:54 PM

I have been wondering about covers for some time but have a question. OEM Indoor or Outdoor cover?

It seems that the Outdoor cover could be used for both right? Is the Outdoor cover lined to avoid scratching? Other differences between the two covers?

I have used Aftermarket covers for other cars but not the BMW OEM's.

Thanks

as7920 · 07-09-2011, 03:11 PM

@Redadair

I will check for you tomorrow when its light here.

This is my first car cover so cannot draw any comparisons.

Redadair · 07-09-2011, 03:18 PM

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@Redadair

I will check for you tomorrow when its light here.

This is my first car cover so cannot draw any comparisons.

Thank you!

bayer · 07-10-2011, 07:20 AM

Anyone have any thoughts on form fitting vs the outdoor BMW covers? I plan to only cover and store indoors and don't need the outdoor protection, so seems the indoor form fit is the choice, but is more expensive and seems like the outdoor cover looks thicker and might protect the car better against the accidental bumps or nudges from the little people in my house.

Redadair · 07-10-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Delrin

Anyone have any thoughts on form fitting vs the outdoor BMW covers? I plan to only cover and store indoors and don't need the outdoor protection, so seems the indoor form fit is the choice, but is more expensive and seems like the outdoor cover looks thicker and might protect the car better against the accidental bumps or nudges from the little people in my house.

I have the same questions.

Satalite · 07-10-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Redadair

I have the same questions.

+1

///M1 · 07-10-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Delrin

Anyone have any thoughts on form fitting vs the outdoor BMW covers? I plan to only cover and store indoors and don't need the outdoor protection, so seems the indoor form fit is the choice, but is more expensive and seems like the outdoor cover looks thicker and might protect the car better against the accidental bumps or nudges from the little people in my house.

I currently have the FormFit cover on the 135i and plan to reuse on the 1///M. It is strictly indoors which is fine with me, and is the best such cover I have owned (in fact have the same for my other car). It is actually pretty thick and heavy, think of a heavy fleece sweatshirt. It offers good protection for accidental door dings of you are concerned the guy next to you can slam open his door (though of course depends on the force). Totally worth the money IMO

///1M · 07-10-2011, 09:15 PM

Here's the cover that I would want (credit to sparoz for the picture, taken from his delivery thread). Not for any practical uses. Rather, because it captures the imagination!

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/attac...1&d=1310195850

BMW NA Communications · 07-11-2011, 11:40 AM

BMW NA has a unique, all black, Powered By M indoor/outdoor cover for the 1M for which the dealer bulletin should go out within a week in the US. It is awesome. MSRP will be in the low-$300s.

21450 · 07-11-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWNA_MGuy

BMW NA has a unique, all black, Powered By M indoor/outdoor cover for the 1M for which the dealer bulletin should go out within a week in the US. It is awesome. MSRP will be in the low-$300s.

I want one, please post part number when available

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ajshanny First Lieutenant 111 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	1M car cover question BMW's website shows that a form fit car cover is available for the 1M, but the part number is the same as the cover for the 135i, so I'm not convinced it will fit. Obviously the fenders are wider on the 1M, but isn't this cover made with stretch material? Does anyone know if it will really fit, or are there other indoor covers available yet from other vendors?
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FJS Private First Class 3 Rep 135 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	I got the cover for the 1, when I get my car I'll try it on and let you know, it's about 2 weeks away and the wait is agonizing. Cheers
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HALOTHANE First Lieutenant 36 Rep 391 Posts Drives: INTERLAGOS ZCP Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Anywhere fast iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 BMW L6 (retired) [0.00] 2010 BMW 135i M-Spo ... [0.00] 2011 BMW 1M (adopted) [0.00] 1990 MERCEDES 190E ... [0.00] 2012 BMW M3 [1.00]	Of all the covers I have seen, the oem indoor form-fitted cover is really top notch quality. Make sure you wash your car before using any cover, however, to avoid scratching the clearcoat.
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as7920 Colonel 597 Rep 2,375 Posts Drives: 2023 SG/FR M4 xDrive Competiti Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just got around to putting mine on..... In case anyone is still interested, this is how the standard BMW 1 series coupe outdoor fitted car cover looks on my 1M. Perfect! Attached Images
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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 have been wondering about covers for some time but have a question. OEM Indoor or Outdoor cover? It seems that the Outdoor cover could be used for both right? Is the Outdoor cover lined to avoid scratching? Other differences between the two covers? I have used Aftermarket covers for other cars but not the BMW OEM's. Thanks __________________ 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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as7920 Colonel 597 Rep 2,375 Posts Drives: 2023 SG/FR M4 xDrive Competiti Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	@Redadair I will check for you tomorrow when its light here. This is my first car cover so cannot draw any comparisons.
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bayer First Lieutenant 16 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Anyone have any thoughts on form fitting vs the outdoor BMW covers? I plan to only cover and store indoors and don't need the outdoor protection, so seems the indoor form fit is the choice, but is more expensive and seems like the outdoor cover looks thicker and might protect the car better against the accidental bumps or nudges from the little people in my house.
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///1M Captain 25 Rep 612 Posts Drives: On a good day, AW 1M coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: between Indiana and the alley iTrader: (0)	Here's the cover that I would want (credit to sparoz for the picture, taken from his delivery thread). Not for any practical uses. Rather, because it captures the imagination! http://www.1addicts.com/forums/attac...1&d=1310195850
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