Realistic cost of 1m conversion

[kpsingh0]

Hi
I am debating doing a 1m cosmetic conversion on the 1er. A lot of people are now doing but I seem to get mixed answers on how much it costs. Seeing as most replica fronts seem to be around 1k what is the realistic cost of doing the full conversion? Or even just the front conversion?

[Zombie1]

My guess out of pocket easily 10-15k in my eyes but I really don't know

[Stohlen]

A front end conversion would be more difficult than a full conversion.

[kpsingh0]

I only say the front end because someone on here has done the front and the sides.

[Stohlen]

Originally Posted by kpsingh0

I only say the front end because someone on here has done the front and the sides.

I believe he had to get the side skirts of a 1m and the sided skirts of a 135i cut and custom molded together to create a proper looking side skirt. A nightmare just to find someone with enough skill to do it.

The 1m widebody front kits are easier, but made of carbon fiber/fiberglass so they are very ridged and have no connectivity to any other components.

[tapout2taxes]

Originally Posted by kpsingh0

Hi
I am debating doing a 1m cosmetic conversion on the 1er. A lot of people are now doing but I seem to get mixed answers on how much it costs. Seeing as most replica fronts seem to be around 1k what is the realistic cost of doing the full conversion? Or even just the front conversion?

You need to talk to ilikebmxbikes he did a full conversion and it looks awesome. He would have all the details. Also check out his build thread I know he posted a lot of the issues he had. There is also a kit from Prior Designs but they only talk about the costs of their kit and not the additional labor needed to make it all fit. http://www.priordesignnorthamerica.com/bmw_1er_E82_E88

[stormzusmc]

I would just like a rear bumper that looks similar to the 1m I think I've seen a 1m front replica...as much as I would love to do a wide body, I'd rather spend money on other things or just get a 1m lol.

[-c-]

Well I know all OEM parts cost at least 3700 bucks for front, rear, sides and nuts and bolts. Still need to get a stock or custom exhaust and then the cost of paint and body work will set you back around 7500

[ilikebmxbikes]

Originally Posted by -c-

Well I know all OEM parts cost at least 3700 bucks for front, rear, sides and nuts and bolts. Still need to get a stock or custom exhaust and then the cost of paint and body work will set you back around 7500

7500-9k usually . Exhaust and wheels can add up.

The front end conversion is rather simple and bolt on. You can mod side skirts if you don't want to do the rear. The rear is the mostly costly and difficult part of the build.

Venom, sk8fe and myself built out a pretty extensive part list which I posted a thread on.

Personally if you are hesitant about spending the money and are interested more for looks than performance, get the kerscher bumper and skip the wide body. Dmacc's car with the kerscher kit looks amazing.

[kpsingh0]

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

7500-9k usually . Exhaust and wheels can add up.

The front end conversion is rather simple and bolt on. You can mod side skirts if you don't want to do the rear. The rear is the mostly costly and difficult part of the build.

Venom, sk8fe and myself built out a pretty extensive part list which I posted a thread on.

Personally if you are hesitant about spending the money and are interested more for looks than performance, get the kerscher bumper and skip the wide body. Dmacc's car with the kerscher kit looks amazing.

Your probably right, I think I'm better of with the replica front. I would much rather put the money somewhere else. Any estimate on how much the just the front and the modded side would cost.

[tapout2taxes]

Originally Posted by kpsingh0

Your probably right, I think I'm better of with the replica front. I would much rather put the money somewhere else. Any estimate on how much the just the front and the modded side would cost.

Remember this isn't wide body and therefore if you want a lip you will have to do custom or get theirs as well. I did a lot of research when I was debating my front end and decided I liked the SLeK lip on the 135 OEM front end better then a non wide body 1M style. Many options out there, just figure out which you like best at your price because all that matters in the end is that you like it.

http://www.kerscher-tuning.de/stylin...Spoilerschwert

[ilikebmxbikes]

Originally Posted by kpsingh0

Your probably right, I think I'm better of with the replica front. I would much rather put the money somewhere else. Any estimate on how much the just the front and the modded side would cost.

Your looking at around $1400 in parts plus labor and paint. Maybe $3kish.

I personally think the kerscher kit looks better than the 1m front / 135i rear. However, the performance gains of running a squares set up with the wide front will make the car handle much more neutral.

[Pyrat 2]

Sell the 1 and buy a used 1m. Plenty out there. Then you don't ruin the resale value on your 1. Plus no posing.

[uberschnell]

Originally Posted by HeelToe

Sell the 1 and buy a used 1m. Plenty out there. Then you don't ruin the resale value on your 1. Plus no posing.

I don't think ilikebmxbikes is posing anything.

[uberschnell]

Originally Posted by kpsingh0

Hi
I am debating doing a 1m cosmetic conversion on the 1er. A lot of people are now doing but I seem to get mixed answers on how much it costs. Seeing as most replica fronts seem to be around 1k what is the realistic cost of doing the full conversion? Or even just the front conversion?

I heard someone might be coming out with a widebody blister kit for the e82. If that's the case then the conversion would be considerable cheaper.

[Wakka]

Originally Posted by uberschnell

I don't think ilikebmxbikes is posing anything.

Car isnt a 1m... makes it look exactly like 1m...

[ShocknAwe]

No M badge no problems!

Awesome info here. Any other benefits of doing a front only conversion other than ability to run proper front wheels/square setup>?

[Stohlen]

Originally Posted by Wakka

Car isnt a 1m... makes it look exactly like 1m...

Spend $60k on used 1m... Spend $40k have car thats better than stock 1m...

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

No M badge no problems!

Awesome info here. Any other benefits of doing a front only conversion other than ability to run proper front wheels/square setup>?

Better handling and steering - thats all.

IF you look on HP Autowerks(aka Harold) webpage you will see the various 1M/M3 conversion packages for the suspension. Everything os pretty much plug 'n play. You just need to order/buy the right parts.


Dack

[Sixle]

Originally Posted by HeelToe

Sell the 1 and buy a used 1m. Plenty out there. Then you don't ruin the resale value on your 1. Plus no posing.

A used 135i is 23-27k and a used 1m is 55-65k, no way does "Just buying a 1m" even come close to justifying have the value of two and a half 135's

Not to mention the 1m is an incredibly limited production car and quite possibly a future collector. If anyone wants to do heavy modifications to their car it would only ruin future value of their particular 1m.

No reason not to do a 1m conversion, It's not posing, It's squeezing performance out of your car and the widebody allows a much more aggressive setup for track use.

[Zombie1]

If I had the money I'd do it myself. I'd love to have monster rear tires

[uberschnell]

Originally Posted by Wakka

Car isnt a 1m... makes it look exactly like 1m...

I could see it if he had an M badge on, or told people it's a 1m, but he doesn't. He simply went wide body with one of the only options that was out there, and one that can use the available after-market products out there. It's simply a wide-body 135i.

And the claim of posing is even weaker when you consider the fact that it out-performs the stock 1m in a number of areas.