1M De-contents

[mattm]

Here's the stuff that normal BMWs have and the 1M doesn't:

*Tool kit in the trunk/boot
*No lights in the sunvisors
*No spare tire
*one 12 volt outlet
*fixed headlight washers

It might be my car in that I had very few options. Anyone else notice "stuff not there?"

[hopofthese]

Originally Posted by mattm

Here's the stuff that normal BMWs have and the 1M doesn't:

*Tool kit in the trunk/boot
*No lights in the sunvisors
*No spare tire
*one 12 volt outlet
*fixed headlight washers

It might be my car in that I had very few options. Anyone else notice "stuff not there?"

I have lights in my visors.

[AM1N]

Originally Posted by mattm

Here's the stuff that normal BMWs have and the 1M doesn't:

*Tool kit in the trunk/boot
*No lights in the sunvisors
*No spare tire
*one 12 volt outlet
*fixed headlight washers

It might be my car in that I had very few options. Anyone else notice "stuff not there?"

the 1M is a track car. Extra stuff like a spare tire, tool kit, etc just adds weight. Same thing applies to various interior options/accessories that the car lacks. If you want the little options/luxury, buy a 3/5/7 series....

[mattm]

Originally Posted by hopofthese

I have lights in my visors.

What options did your car come with?

Originally Posted by AM1N

the 1M is a track car.

I guess the de-content quotient pulled the lights. Not that I care. I do like having the little tool kit. It's very handy when you need something quickly.

[Fundahl]

My 135i M-Sport came the same way. Except I think the headlight washers may have been the pop-up turret type.

[ethanh8791]

Originally Posted by mattm

Here's the stuff that normal BMWs have and the 1M doesn't:

*Tool kit in the trunk/boot
*No lights in the sunvisors
*No spare tire
*one 12 volt outlet
*fixed headlight washers

It might be my car in that I had very few options. Anyone else notice "stuff not there?"

1: I'll use my own tools - thank you.
2: no bother, I always look good...even @ 3am
3: got the best local tow company on my contact list
4: no idea what I would need that for
5: headlight washers....really?

[ayao]

What's with all the aggro unhelpfulness?

[mattm]

I took it all as humor. That's what I get for being cheap and getting no options.

[hopofthese]

Originally Posted by mattm

What options did your car come with?

I guess the de-content quotient pulled the lights. Not that I care. I do like having the little tool kit. It's very handy when you need something quickly.

I got convenience, premium, and HK.

I will also add to the list that I compared my trunk side panels with a friends 135 and his where a lot more beefier and insulated

[Venom]

I read somewhere here that part of the weight reduction was less insulation

Originally Posted by hopofthese

I got convenience, premium, and HK.

I will also add to the list that I compared my trunk side panels with a friends 135 and his where a lot more beefier and insulated

[nachob]

Originally Posted by mattm

Here's the stuff that normal BMWs have and the 1M doesn't:

*Tool kit in the trunk/boot
*No lights in the sunvisors
*No spare tire
*one 12 volt outlet
*fixed headlight washers

It might be my car in that I had very few options. Anyone else notice "stuff not there?"

Here is what 1M has that regular BMWs don't have:

Mad Max Bulldog looks
Real serious ginourmous ///M cross-drilled brakes with floating disks
A full lock ///M differential
non-runflats
bulging fenders
19" competition package wheels
lightened flywheel
extra horsepower and torque
aluminum shock and suspension bits
///M strut bar
Real ///M steering wheel
factory short throw shifter
new super-slick shifting gearbox
respect from "car guys"

[Mnime]

Originally Posted by nachob

Here is what 1M has that regular BMWs don't have:

Mad Max Bulldog looks
Real serious ginourmous ///M cross-drilled brakes with floating disks
A full lock ///M differential
non-runflats
bulging fenders
19" competition package wheels
lightened flywheel
extra horsepower and torque
aluminum shock and suspension bits
///M strut bar
Real ///M steering wheel
factory short throw shifter
new super-slick shifting gearbox
respect from "car guys"

I like this perspective much better!!! Really the only thing I miss is the homelink rearview mirror but I have gotten used to using my key remote and it can be retro fitted if i start to miss it too much.

[pearlwhites]

Originally Posted by ethanh8791

1: I'll use my own tools - thank you.
2: no bother, I always look good...even @ 3am
3: got the best local tow company on my contact list
4: no idea what I would need that for
5: headlight washers....really?

I lol'd at these.

[v1k0d3n]

Originally Posted by AM1N

the 1M is a track car. Extra stuff like a spare tire, tool kit, etc just adds weight. Same thing applies to various interior options/accessories that the car lacks. If you want the little options/luxury, buy a 3/5/7 series....

the 1M is a car...not to be confused with a track car.



I think that lighted visors are part of the CA package (w/lighting?). Anyway, I have them. I don't care about the weight of these extra options, I'm kind of getting tired of this beat down debate. The no spare tire issue...I thought was interesting on BMW's part, but I have a can of fit-a-flat in my car and a compressor...just in case. Tools? Eh, why would I need them if I'm not changing the tire?! Plus, we have BMW roadside assist. I did put a flashlight that can double as a flare in my car though...those are always handy, as I like to take a lot of trips to the mountains...and it's nice to have around corners etc.

On the 12 Volt...I agree; it would be nice to have one somewhere. I use USB way more now-a-days...and I think the look of a 12V outlet kinda looks like....eh, an 8-track player of the 80's. It will eventually be a thing of the past. You can easily retro-fit one into your car (there are articles on how to do this if you really need it). And washers...we have these, right?

[mikewills]

I'm actually curious to see what package the lighted visors are included in....hopefully premium.

[robertm]

The only thing I find truly ridiculous is the lack of a lighter in the traditional spot somewhere below the radio. For people that use radar detectors this is a necessity. Stringing the cord across the entire car is not an option. It’s in the way and looks terrible. This basically forces everyone with radar to hardwire or go buy a cordless unit. The second choice isn't an option and the first frankly sux. I'll be hardwiring and moving on but very poor attention to the details on that one -in my opinion-.

[mattm]

Originally Posted by v1k0d3n

I did put a flashlight that can double as a flare in my car though...those are always handy, as I like to take a lot of trips to the mountains...and it's nice to have around corners etc.

On the 12 Volt...I agree; it would be nice to have one somewhere. I use USB way more now-a-days...and I think the look of a 12V outlet kinda looks like....eh, an 8-track player of the 80's. It will eventually be a thing of the past.

I forgot that tiny little flashlight that plugs into the glove box!

The 12 volt plug is a universal (though legacy) power connect. It'll be around for a while.

[b33g33]

Originally Posted by nachob

Here is what 1M has that regular BMWs don't have:

Mad Max Bulldog looks
Real serious ginourmous ///M cross-drilled brakes with floating disks
A full lock ///M differential
non-runflats
bulging fenders
19" competition package wheels
lightened flywheel
extra horsepower and torque
aluminum shock and suspension bits
///M strut bar
Real ///M steering wheel
factory short throw shifter
new super-slick shifting gearbox
respect from "car guys"

Useless without lights in the visors.

[mattm]

Originally Posted by robertm

The only thing I find truly ridiculous is the lack of a lighter in the traditional spot somewhere below the radio. For people that use radar detectors this is a necessity. Stringing the cord across the entire car is not an option. It’s in the way and looks terrible. This basically forces everyone with radar to hardwire or go buy a cordless unit. The second choice isn't an option and the first frankly sux. I'll be hardwiring and moving on but very poor attention to the details on that one -in my opinion-.

I hid the wire to my V1 in the A pillar garnish and then through the weatherstrip to the underside of the glovebox courtesy of instructions here (or another BMW list). And if I can do it, it can't be that hard to do.

I agree the things the 1M does have outweigh the "missing" items.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by robertm

The only thing I find truly ridiculous is the lack of a lighter in the traditional spot somewhere below the radio. For people that use radar detectors this is a necessity. Stringing the cord across the entire car is not an option. It’s in the way and looks terrible. This basically forces everyone with radar to hardwire or go buy a cordless unit. The second choice isn't an option and the first frankly sux. I'll be hardwiring and moving on but very poor attention to the details on that one -in my opinion-.

My 1M features three 12V sockets:
- ashtray (part of option 441 = Smoker's Package)
- under the armrest next to USB port (probably part of option 6FL = USB)
- inside the boot (right hand side) (part of option 493 = Storage Package)

See also: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=592430

Also got lights in both sunvisors and fixed headlight washers.

[ESC OFF]

Originally Posted by b33g33

Useless without lights in the visors.

As soon as mine arrives (2 more weeks)... I'm performing visor delete to lower the center of gravity!

[EmmDrei]

Hmmm... what do I miss in my 1M?

I really have to think about that one.

Actually and honestly...

nothing.

I havn't had this much fun in a car for a long, long time.

I like the looks, I like the grunt, I like the way it handles (ok... with stock setup I do NOT like driving it on a racetrack, but that's not what I bought it for).

The rest... everything I didn't like, I had changed. The seats, the shifter, the tyres, the missing rear spoiler lip and right now they're working on my exhaust.

The minute details... I really don't care. If it breaks down, I call BMW. If a tyre goes, I call the automobile club and if someone wants to paint their face in my car, I'll be happy to explain how to open the door, get out and find the nearest ladies room. And the 12V sockets are in my car too, just as Artemis has described them. Leaves the headlight washers... mine wash. Were they supposed to do something else?