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      06-11-2012, 09:34 AM   #1
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My Own 1m Aw Little Project (updated)

Here is my 1M.

I have had it for 3 weeks but couldnt wait to make some mods on it.

I have to say that when I first picked up the car I wasent 100% sold on the AW.
It just looked too pretty... I wanted something more agressive.

So I changed some small things, but made a huge diference to me.

I am very happy with the results and I cant stop looking at it

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- tinted tail lights
- window tint
- painted black wheels.
- CF spoiler
- REMUS EXHAUST (rear only)
- black grills
- black side grills (courtesy of WABBIT)
- aluminum pedals

Future mods:

- maybe CF mirror caps.
- maybe black roof.
- lamin x light tinted head lights
- maybe REMUS mid pipes
- maybe some type of black sutil tripes. Any suggestions on stripes?

please let me know what you guys think

Any suggestions?
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      06-11-2012, 10:16 AM   #2
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Very nice, clean car. AW is the best color for aesthetical mods, no doubt about that. Remus tips also looks cool.

2 very small upgrade suggestions: 1) You can buy a AW+gloss black M logo for the rear from IND or make it painted yourself, looks better than stock shiny piece. 2) You can switch to transparent/silver turn bulbs instead of the orange ones inside the headlight cluster. I did both and they look much better this way, very easy and cheap mods.

A question: what is the % of tint at the rear lights? I am considering doing just the lower transparent section/rear lights.
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      06-11-2012, 10:33 AM   #3
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Very nice, clean car. AW is the best color for aesthetical mods, no doubt about that. Remus tips also looks cool.

2 very small upgrade suggestions: 1) You can buy a AW+gloss black M logo for the rear from IND or make it painted yourself, looks better than stock shiny piece. 2) You can switch to transparent/silver turn bulbs instead of the orange ones inside the headlight cluster. I did both and they look much better this way, very easy and cheap mods.

A question: what is the % of tint at the rear lights? I am considering doing just the lower transparent section/rear lights.
Thanks for the suggestions. I have seen the M logo and I will probably buy it or paint it soon. I forgot to post that in my future mods.
How much is to change the turn bulbs? Where can I buy them?

About the tint. Its actually painted with polyester. The good thing about this is that I can take it off anytime in a couple of minutes. I actually tried a couple of diferent tones before deciding.

I honestly dont know what % it is. Sorry... But its definitly a very light tone.
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      06-11-2012, 10:56 AM   #5
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Thanks for the suggestions. I have seen the M logo and I will probably buy it or paint it soon. I forgot to post that in my future mods.
How much is to change the turn bulbs? Where can I buy them?

About the tint. Its actually painted with polyester. The good thing about this is that I can take it off anytime in a couple of minutes. I actually tried a couple of diferent tones before deciding.

I honestly dont know what % it is. Sorry... But its definitly a very light tone.
I bought the bulbs from BMW dealer here and they cost me something like 20-30 USD (it was with touch up paint set so I don't remember exact number for bulbs alone), can be cheaper over there, and they installed it with no charge. You can buy them online or from any car electrical equipment shop as well. The reason I bought from the dealer was with transport cost included buying from online US or Europe shops was making no sense at the end for such a small item.
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      06-11-2012, 11:14 AM   #6
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You might want to black out (electrical tape!) the tiny white bridge below the "air curtain vent" that connects fender to lower lip. There are pictures of this on some thread and looks good for practically nothing.
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      06-11-2012, 11:17 AM   #7
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You might want to black out (electrical tape!) the tiny white bridge below the "air curtain vent" that connects fender to lower lip. There are pictures of this on some thread and looks good for practically nothing.
I saw that thread. I will try it for sure. Nothing to loose there.

Thanks for reminding me
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      06-11-2012, 01:50 PM   #8
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Looks awesome!
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Looks awesome!
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A BEAUTY!!
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man that looks good
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thanks!!!
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Looks great...clean!

Nice GS too
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Thanks! bikes are so much fun too
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Thanks! bikes are so much fun too
I agree. What are those that are covered up?
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Looks very good !
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I agree. What are those that are covered up?
They are 2 harleys wich arent mine. And a Ducati monster 1100 evo wich is mine
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They are 2 harleys wich arent mine. And a Ducati monster 1100 evo wich is mine
Ah very nice. I've always wanted a S4RS white with the red stripe and frame or the SportClassic
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Ah very nice. I've always wanted a S4RS white with the red stripe and frame or the SportClassic

You should get one, they are great bikes!
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