Anyone going to enjoy the 1SMC in stock form?

T1T2GRE · 07-25-2011, 10:44 AM

I've modded many of my vehicles in the past, but I think that this one stands as a fine accomplishment from BMW as is. Unless you're tracking it, why not just leave it alone?

Am I the only one who will savor this vehicle in native form?

Red135 · 07-25-2011, 11:27 AM

I am going to store mine, unopened, in the garage for a few years. Then savor it after it has had time to mature.

Kippers · 07-25-2011, 11:29 AM

Well said ... it is great as is ... keeping mine that way!

sergeremi · 07-25-2011, 11:32 AM

lol. having gotten a little but into modding before I think I'm done with that for awhile. If I'm fortunate enough to get my hands on one of these cars, I'm definitely keeping it completely stock.

For me, it'll be perfect from the factory as is.

b33g33 · 07-25-2011, 01:09 PM

I think I will make only minor mods.

1. Delete/replace CDV

2. Tint

3. Lamin-X

I might consider a tune later down the road once the Maximas and the Acura TLs have gotten closer to the 1M in terms of straight-line performance. I don't usually get goaded into stop-light drag-racing but there is no way in hell I'm getting burned by a Japanese family sedan.

torquedemon · 07-25-2011, 01:12 PM

sorry to sound like a noob, but wht is a 1SMC??

MDORPHN · 07-25-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by torquedemon

sorry to sound like a noob, but wht is a 1SMC??

1 Series M Coupe

Neil

torquedemon · 07-25-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MDORPHN

1 Series M Coupe

Neil

OHhh lol thats the first time Ive seen it abbreviated that way, my bad. Thanks

T1T2GRE · 07-25-2011, 02:39 PM

Well, now I don't feel so bad for keeping it as-is. I think back to all of the mods/upgrades I did to my old E30 318i, and now I wish I could just find a mint-condition, unmolested E30, just to experience it the way it was the day it came out of the showroom.

I'm not anti-upgrades, but I have a funny feeling this one will be kickass as it is.

MrRoboto · 07-25-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by T1T2GRE

I've modded many of my vehicles in the past, but I think that this one stands as a fine accomplishment from BMW as is. Unless you're tracking it, why not just leave it alone?

Am I the only one who will savor this vehicle in native form?

Other then BMW black kidneys and a set of track wheels/tires mine will likely stay as is.

FJS · 07-25-2011, 05:45 PM

Less a few minor cosmetic changes (i.e grills, rear spoiler, m performance wheel, cf mirror covers), it will stay as is

M3 Adjuster · 07-25-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

Other then BMW black kidneys and a set of track wheels/tires mine will likely stay as is.

+1.. not sure if I will do kidneys.. maybe those or the corona light upgrade... but mosttly plan to slap track wheels and tires on mine...

theblackangus · 07-25-2011, 06:03 PM

Mine will be stock mechanically with a few cosmetic's.
Light Tint
Lamin-x
Front lip spoiler (if made available)
Carbon rear spoiler
New Shift knob (I've got the bmw performance bullet knob and love it.)

Maybe better seats....

bayer · 07-25-2011, 06:50 PM

Keep stock. Only thing I will add will be miles. And a few coats of wax.

HALOTHANE · 07-25-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Delrin

Keep stock. Only thing I will add will be miles. And a few coats of wax.

+1

torquedemon · 07-25-2011, 07:43 PM

Mine will stay stock except for black kidneys and tint....possibly a 10' sub

1mGator · 07-25-2011, 07:44 PM

no chance here .... light mods like my e46M3 .... lower, louder, tuned

Satalite · 07-25-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by theblackangus

Mine will be stock mechanically with a few cosmetic's.
Light Tint
Lamin-x
Front lip spoiler (if made available)
Carbon rear spoiler
New Shift knob (I've got the bmw performance bullet knob and love it.)

Maybe better seats....

Definitely getting:

-Tint
-Carbon rear spoiler
-Black grills
-New shift knob
-SSK

1swift1 · 07-25-2011, 08:18 PM

Tint
Lamin-X
Maybe ESS tune (but only if I can flash back and forth from stock to "chipped" easily as much as I want, because I think I'm going to get the extended warranty) Anyone know if the dealership will still be able to tell if I used the ESS system if I put back to "stock"?

Crispy · 07-26-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by torquedemon

Mine will stay stock except for black kidneys and tint....possibly a 10' sub

No sandwiches allowed in mine...

There's no point buying an Old Master if you're just going to paint over it.

1MCoupe · 07-26-2011, 05:19 PM

Will get:
- Black kidneys
- Black roof
- Black mirrors
- M stripes on the side (maybe)
- KW kit (maybe)
- ESS tuning (only if it cant be detected when the car goes to the shop)

Red135 · 07-26-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1swift1

Anyone know if the dealership will still be able to tell if I used the ESS system if I put back to "stock"?

The exact OEM tune, not just the settings, is retained and reloaded when your car is returned to stock.

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Kippers Closeted BMW Enthusiast 0 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2000 ///M and 2011 1M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [7.87] 2000 BMW M Roadster [6.80]	Well said ... it is great as is ... keeping mine that way! __________________ 2011 Black Sapphire Metallic 1M - OEM - Premium Opt + HK only 2000 cosmos black ///M 2007 335xi - OEM - Premium, etc RETIRED 2003 325i - OEM - My First RETIRED
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sergeremi Lieutenant 41 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	lol. having gotten a little but into modding before I think I'm done with that for awhile. If I'm fortunate enough to get my hands on one of these cars, I'm definitely keeping it completely stock. For me, it'll be perfect from the factory as is.
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b33g33 Give '///M' Hell! 125 Rep 1,325 Posts Drives: Einser Rex Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I think I will make only minor mods. 1. Delete/replace CDV 2. Tint 3. Lamin-X I might consider a tune later down the road once the Maximas and the Acura TLs have gotten closer to the 1M in terms of straight-line performance. I don't usually get goaded into stop-light drag-racing but there is no way in hell I'm getting burned by a Japanese family sedan. __________________ The 1 series M is the most badass, coolest, sickest BMW to debut since the 1988 M3. The E30 M3 finally has a successor. Please welcome the stupidly fast, wickedly tempered, awkwardly named, possibly perfect little son of a benchmark - Automobile Magazine, August 2011
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torquedemon Lieutenant 21 Rep 404 Posts Drives: BSM 1M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Earth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Honda Civic [0.00] 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [0.00]	sorry to sound like a noob, but wht is a 1SMC??
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T1T2GRE CW2 27 Rep 440 Posts Drives: 1SMC - traded away Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [7.33]	Well, now I don't feel so bad for keeping it as-is. I think back to all of the mods/upgrades I did to my old E30 318i, and now I wish I could just find a mint-condition, unmolested E30, just to experience it the way it was the day it came out of the showroom. I'm not anti-upgrades, but I have a funny feeling this one will be kickass as it is.
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FJS Private First Class 3 Rep 135 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	Less a few minor cosmetic changes (i.e grills, rear spoiler, m performance wheel, cf mirror covers), it will stay as is
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theblackangus Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2011 1M Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	Mine will be stock mechanically with a few cosmetic's. Light Tint Lamin-x Front lip spoiler (if made available) Carbon rear spoiler New Shift knob (I've got the bmw performance bullet knob and love it.) Maybe better seats....
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bayer First Lieutenant 16 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Keep stock. Only thing I will add will be miles. And a few coats of wax.
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torquedemon Lieutenant 21 Rep 404 Posts Drives: BSM 1M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Earth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Honda Civic [0.00] 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [0.00]	Mine will stay stock except for black kidneys and tint....possibly a 10' sub
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1mGator 1mGator 144 Rep 567 Posts Drives: Valencia 1M Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Aventura, Florida iTrader: (0)	no chance here .... light mods like my e46M3 .... lower, louder, tuned
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1swift1 I pass gas for a living. 10 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2011 VO 1M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northern California iTrader: (1)	Mostly Stock Tint Lamin-X Maybe ESS tune (but only if I can flash back and forth from stock to "chipped" easily as much as I want, because I think I'm going to get the extended warranty) Anyone know if the dealership will still be able to tell if I used the ESS system if I put back to "stock"?
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1MCoupe Private 5 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2011 1M Coupé Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Will get: - Black kidneys - Black roof - Black mirrors - M stripes on the side (maybe) - KW kit (maybe) - ESS tuning (only if it cant be detected when the car goes to the shop)
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