BSM 1M with CF grilles and tint added

NiceGuyEddie · 06-27-2011, 08:01 PM

I had the windows tinted and installed CF grilles over the weekend. Tools required for grille removal/install: 2 hands. It took more time to unwrap the box than to install them. I am liking the look and will have the BMW CF Performance Spoiler installed later this week when I have the 1,200mi service.

Today, I also ordered the JB4, BMS DCI, and 10mm spacers for the rear. Hopefully they show up in Orlando this week so I can put them in over the long weekend. Fyi, I tried out my 12mm spacers on the rear that I had on my M3, and thought they pushed the wheels out a little too far. I am leaving the fronts alone for now until I see how the rears look. I am also considering lowering the front end once a dedicated spring set is released for the 1M, so I may have clearance issues if I put a spacer up there.

Anyway, here are the pics from this weekend's additions:

M3Newbie88 · 06-27-2011, 08:08 PM

damn BSM looks nice..

still hate the amber corners on the headlights hahaha... but yes you must have the CF/Black grilles and tint..

1SerieStud · 06-27-2011, 08:11 PM

Did you buy yours at Fields BMW of South Orlando? If so, I almost bought this car...I even drove down to Orlando to see it before it was purchased and took a bunch of pics...but black was my second color so I decided to wait and order in orange plus I got to spec it out to my taste.

Whteverjklasdf · 06-27-2011, 08:15 PM

those orange blinkers... need to go asap!

Dan Parker · 06-27-2011, 08:26 PM

Are the grills real carbon fiber?

NiceGuyEddie · 06-27-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SerieStud

Did you buy yours at Fields BMW of South Orlando? If so, I almost bought this car...I even drove down to Orlando to see it before it was purchased and took a bunch of pics...but black was my second color so I decided to wait and order in orange plus I got to spec it out to my taste.

Nope - Winter Park. My car is loaded, and I lucked into it when trading in my M3. She was just sitting there waiting for me. I saw the one at South Orlando, and it did not have all the options I wanted. Plus, someone up north had already purchased it.

NiceGuyEddie · 06-27-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Parker

Are the grills real carbon fiber?

Yep - they are wrapped. I got them from **********s and am happy with the quality. The fabric stretches a little in the corners, but I don't think there is any way to avoid that. Plus, where it does stretch, it follows the contours nicely.

NiceGuyEddie · 06-27-2011, 09:06 PM

The amber corners have never really bothered me, but now you have me looking. If we lived in Europe, we would probably be "modding" to get ambers. What have you guys used to clear/black them out?

DooBs · 06-27-2011, 10:35 PM

GREAT CAR! Looks Amazing.
Is it REAL carbon fiber that's wrapped with some protective film? or... just a grill wrapped with carbon fiber vinyl?

Whteverjklasdf · 06-27-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NiceGuyEddie

If we lived in Europe, we would probably be "modding" to get ambers.

i am sorry but no wucking fay. =P

sq86 · 06-27-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sealobo

i am sorry but no wucking fay. =P

LMFAO HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

So true.

edwardio · 06-28-2011, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by NiceGuyEddie

The amber corners have never really bothered me, but now you have me looking. If we lived in Europe, we would probably be "modding" to get ambers. What have you guys used to clear/black them out?

your motor looks sweet ed....

EINSER M · 06-28-2011, 04:29 AM

great stuff, the tint is sick!

Aussie_in_London · 06-28-2011, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by NiceGuyEddie

The amber corners have never really bothered me, but now you have me looking. If we lived in Europe, we would probably be "modding" to get ambers. What have you guys used to clear/black them out?

Hell no

but great looking car mate

UNO///M · 06-28-2011, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by NiceGuyEddie

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1SerieStud

Did you buy yours at Fields BMW of South Orlando? If so, I almost bought this car...I even drove down to Orlando to see it before it was purchased and took a bunch of pics...but black was my second color so I decided to wait and order in orange plus I got to spec it out to my taste.

Nope - Winter Park. My car is loaded, and I lucked into it when trading in my M3. She was just sitting there waiting for me. I saw the one at South Orlando, and it did not have all the options I wanted. Plus, someone up north had already purchased it.

Hey man I live in Orlando, my AW 1M will be arriving by the 3rd wk of July. It will be nice if we can meet. I saw the black one at fields SO and couldn't resist, so I ordered one.

rogbmw · 06-28-2011, 07:11 AM

I live just outside of Orlando in Mt. Dora, and have recently got my AW 1M. Maybe we could all meet up there later this summer.

Dan Parker · 06-28-2011, 07:29 AM

Wow, it's a regular central Fl 1M love fest in here! I grew up in Deland so I'm an I4 warrior like you guys. It sounds like we all have AW or BSM. Does everyone in FL hate oranges too much to get VO?

Mark · 06-28-2011, 07:45 AM

Looks great

rogbmw · 06-28-2011, 09:38 AM

Dan - we are used to a lot of oranges around here in Florida

UNO///M · 06-28-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rogbmw

I live just outside of Orlando in Mt. Dora, and have recently got my AW 1M. Maybe we could all meet up there later this summer.

Sounds great!!!! It will be interesting to see a bunch if 1Ms in CFL.

NiceGuyEddie · 06-28-2011, 11:51 AM

You Central Florida guys give a shout when your cars come in so we can set something up. We can add one more to the list - my buddy drove mine over the weekend and promptly got on the list for AW. We'll see if/when it gets here. I still want to see VO in person.

NiceGuyEddie · 06-28-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DooBs

GREAT CAR! Looks Amazing.
Is it REAL carbon fiber that's wrapped with some protective film? or... just a grill wrapped with carbon fiber vinyl?

Good question - my prior response was a little ambiguous. They are CFRP (fabric with a clear coat of epoxy/resin-type material overlaid) for the kidneys, with flat black slats. Here is the product link from **********s:

http://www.**********s.com/_e/E82_Ex..._E82_87_88.htm

06-27-2011, 08:01 PM	#1
NiceGuyEddie Lieutenant 458 Rep 512 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (1)	BSM 1M with CF grilles and tint added I had the windows tinted and installed CF grilles over the weekend. Tools required for grille removal/install: 2 hands. It took more time to unwrap the box than to install them. I am liking the look and will have the BMW CF Performance Spoiler installed later this week when I have the 1,200mi service. Today, I also ordered the JB4, BMS DCI, and 10mm spacers for the rear. Hopefully they show up in Orlando this week so I can put them in over the long weekend. Fyi, I tried out my 12mm spacers on the rear that I had on my M3, and thought they pushed the wheels out a little too far. I am leaving the fronts alone for now until I see how the rears look. I am also considering lowering the front end once a dedicated spring set is released for the 1M, so I may have clearance issues if I put a spacer up there. Anyway, here are the pics from this weekend's additions: Attached Images
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M3Newbie88 Brigadier General 138 Rep 4,053 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	damn BSM looks nice.. still hate the amber corners on the headlights hahaha... but yes you must have the CF/Black grilles and tint.. Last edited by M3Newbie88; 06-27-2011 at 08:30 PM..
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1SerieStud Brigadier General 183 Rep 3,939 Posts Drives: '11 VO 1M (498 of 740) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (11)	Did you buy yours at Fields BMW of South Orlando? If so, I almost bought this car...I even drove down to Orlando to see it before it was purchased and took a bunch of pics...but black was my second color so I decided to wait and order in orange plus I got to spec it out to my taste.
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06-27-2011, 08:15 PM	#4
Whteverjklasdf First Lieutenant 20 Rep 301 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . iTrader: (0)	those orange blinkers... need to go asap!
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Dan Parker Major 79 Rep 1,421 Posts Drives: 2012 Golf R Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Are the grills real carbon fiber? __________________ Dan Parker
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06-27-2011, 09:06 PM	#8
NiceGuyEddie Lieutenant 458 Rep 512 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (1)	The amber corners have never really bothered me, but now you have me looking. If we lived in Europe, we would probably be "modding" to get ambers. What have you guys used to clear/black them out?
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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)	GREAT CAR! Looks Amazing. Is it REAL carbon fiber that's wrapped with some protective film? or... just a grill wrapped with carbon fiber vinyl?
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rogbmw Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 272 Posts Drives: Alpina B12 5.0 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I live just outside of Orlando in Mt. Dora, and have recently got my AW 1M. Maybe we could all meet up there later this summer.
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Dan Parker Major 79 Rep 1,421 Posts Drives: 2012 Golf R Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Wow, it's a regular central Fl 1M love fest in here! I grew up in Deland so I'm an I4 warrior like you guys. It sounds like we all have AW or BSM. Does everyone in FL hate oranges too much to get VO? __________________ Dan Parker
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Mark Administrator 6731 Rep 4,201 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [8.34]	Looks great __________________ BMW 1M. BMW M2. BMW M2.
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rogbmw Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 272 Posts Drives: Alpina B12 5.0 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Dan - we are used to a lot of oranges around here in Florida
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06-28-2011, 11:51 AM	#21
NiceGuyEddie Lieutenant 458 Rep 512 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (1)	You Central Florida guys give a shout when your cars come in so we can set something up. We can add one more to the list - my buddy drove mine over the weekend and promptly got on the list for AW. We'll see if/when it gets here. I still want to see VO in person.
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