[Nkc]

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cult...tter-1m-coupe/

Another great link. Maybe all this coverage will give the M2 cs/csl/gts a chance to be great. Hope someone at BMW is reading/watching all this.

[Roundown]

Originally Posted by Law

Thank you for posting.

I was looking for this video yesterday but forgot that the official release/air date was today.

Now, at the risk of being burned at the stake, I still think Marco's build (i.e., S65 1er) is how the BMW 1M should've been from the factory and this is still one of my favorite builds . Can't wait to watch this later.

Completely agree

[hot-j]

Very cool, I watched this video last night...... and ordered some carbon rev wheels today! I was astounded they made a 1M specific fitment.

[uberschnell]

Ha Ha good for him. Marco is one of the nicest car enthusiasts you can hope to meet on these forums and his car definitely deserves the attention

[ilikebmxbikes]

Originally Posted by ayao

That sound. The sound of your car.

Even though you didn't build the car for recognition it is nice to achieve this degree of acknowledgment.

I'm looking at my 1M and it looks quite vanilla in comparison - no small feat.

Thank you. Im not going to lie, I still plan on buying a 1M some day to enjoy both.

[Nkc]

Just out of curiosity, what's the price for a set of these carbon wheels? I went to their site and they claim the wheels are 18.3lbs for the fronts and 19.6lbs for the rears. I have a set of really cheap Apex ARC-8 18x10 for the track that are under 20lbs each and I'm wondering where the benefit of carbon is relative to the cost. I can't imagine them being anywhere under $10k for a set. I would also assume carbon wheels to be much lighter too ~16-17lbs for 19s".

[ilikebmxbikes]

Originally Posted by Nkc

Just out of curiosity, what's the price for a set of these carbon wheels? I went to their site and they claim the wheels are 18.3lbs for the fronts and 19.6lbs for the rears. I have a set of really cheap Apex ARC-8 18x10 for the track that are under 20lbs each and I'm wondering where the benefit of carbon is relative to the cost. I can't imagine them being anywhere under $10k for a set. I would also assume carbon wheels to be much lighter too ~16-17lbs for 19s".

It is not all about weight. The key is really in strength.

A Carbon is 13x stronger than an identical aluminum wheel and 40% lighter. So while there are many aluminum wheels, which lighter than the Carbon Rev's, they are no where near as strong and stiff. They achieve lightness through material subtraction. The ultra lightweight aluminum wheels actual flex quite a bit and overtime through driving under regular road conditions will infact deform. Interestingly, the carbon wheels also absorb more road shock as well, which made my car more comfortable.

[digwm1]

gawww this car is so sick, great build ilikebmxbikes

i've been thinking if my engine ever blew i would do something like this but the sound of something like having to lower the subframe just to swap out the spark plugs sounds ridiculous/hilariously awesome

doesn't take away from this car one bit though, gawwd i could drool over this car all day

[Piets94]

Amazing, amazing, amazing. Great work!

[swifty]

BMX,
Always loved the work and effort you put into this car.

Truly amazing and glad this car is being promoted through reviewers like Leno so car connoisseurs everywhere can appreciate.

Btw, what engine is now residing in the e92 m3 you have in your possession?

[Alan l.]

Congrats.

Love your build. Its THE perfect 1 series for sure.

Did Jay mishift your car in the video? Sounded like it when he apologized.

Alan

[Roundown]

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

Thank you. Im not going to lie, I still plan on buying a 1M some day to enjoy both.

Unless you're into collecting, I wouldn't waste your time. I owned a 1M and an E92 M3 and I never came to love N54. The 1M would have been so much better with an S65.

[AndrewC1989]

Originally Posted by Nkc

Just out of curiosity, what's the price for a set of these carbon wheels? I went to their site and they claim the wheels are 18.3lbs for the fronts and 19.6lbs for the rears. I have a set of really cheap Apex ARC-8 18x10 for the track that are under 20lbs each and I'm wondering where the benefit of carbon is relative to the cost. I can't imagine them being anywhere under $10k for a set. I would also assume carbon wheels to be much lighter too ~16-17lbs for 19s".

https://www.vividracing.com/catalog/...151509444.html

only $16,000

[chris82]

I freakin' love the way that car rides over the bumps! That's sexy!

[inFamousKicks]

Ugh, just absolutely amazing. Still one of my favorite builds ever. Looks just as menacing as it sounds/performs. Great review.

[spuntyb]

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

Thank you. I had no idea what to expect before showing up. They just invited me and gave me a time and location and we showed up.

His garage really is in two sections. He has a warehouse where he restores and maintains his cars. It is huge. Like a factory huge. High ceilings, lifts, and dozens of projects in various states. That shop also had a really nice full kitchen, pool table and hangout area. He even had a huge outdoor style BBQ and a giant hood for it.

The other warehouse houses his collection and really is more of a museum dedicated to his interests than anything else. All of the cars in his collection are spaced out and arranged so they can all drive in and out of the garage. He regularly drives and enjoys all his cars. It was awesome to tour around there and I actually found myself asking more questions about the artwork than the cars.

That's just awesome!

[m5 guy]

Epic build!

[Dinan_Engineering]

I can never get enough of the sound that this car makes. Not for the faint of heart but sounds sooooooo good.

Marco is a unique enthusiast that appreciates the full build and attention to detail. He also understands cars are made to be driven, and driven regularly. Best part of this build is it gets used, its not a show car or a dyno queen but a car for a driver; a dedicated enthusiast who simply appreciates great cars. The car and the owner deserve all the love it gets. Congrats again Marco.

[ilikebmxbikes]

Originally Posted by digwm1

gawww this car is so sick, great build ilikebmxbikes

i've been thinking if my engine ever blew i would do something like this but the sound of something like having to lower the subframe just to swap out the spark plugs sounds ridiculous/hilariously awesome

doesn't take away from this car one bit though, gawwd i could drool over this car all day

Thank you. It has been so much fun. Lowering the motor, its just like I own an older ferrari.... haha. Honestly though it isnt too bad.

Originally Posted by Piets94

Amazing, amazing, amazing. Great work!

Thank you

Originally Posted by swifty

BMX,
Always loved the work and effort you put into this car.

Truly amazing and glad this car is being promoted through reviewers like Leno so car connoisseurs everywhere can appreciate.

Btw, what engine is now residing in the e92 m3 you have in your possession?

The e92 was given the 4.0L that the 1series had before. It was a two lift job.

Originally Posted by Alan l.

Congrats.

Love your build. Its THE perfect 1 series for sure.

Did Jay mishift your car in the video? Sounded like it when he apologized.

Alan

He may have

Originally Posted by Roundown

Unless you're into collecting, I wouldn't waste your time. I owned a 1M and an E92 M3 and I never came to love N54. The 1M would have been so much better with an S65.

Despite enjoying this car as a FBO 135i, 4.0 1m3, and later 4.6L 1m3, the factory 1m still has a huge place in my heart. I would love to own a stock white 1m.

Originally Posted by comacow02

https://www.vividracing.com/catalog/...151509444.html

only $16,000

The price is still up there but they have and will continue to go down in price. CarbonRev is the OE supplier of the Ford GT350R and Ford GT carbon wheels and is going to begin OE production for several other car manufacturers. That production drives up manufacturing and with time comes technology advancements which will both heavily bring down cost to the consumer. Carbon Wheels enhance so many aspects of performance, safety ( stronger than aluminum) and also help with mpg.

Originally Posted by chris82

I freakin' love the way that car rides over the bumps! That's sexy!

Originally Posted by inFamousKicks

Ugh, just absolutely amazing. Still one of my favorite builds ever. Looks just as menacing as it sounds/performs. Great review.

thank you

Originally Posted by spuntyb

That's just awesome!

Originally Posted by m5 guy

Epic build!

thank you guys

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

I can never get enough of the sound that this car makes. Not for the faint of heart but sounds sooooooo good.

Marco is a unique enthusiast that appreciates the full build and attention to detail. He also understands cars are made to be driven, and driven regularly. Best part of this build is it gets used, its not a show car or a dyno queen but a car for a driver; a dedicated enthusiast who simply appreciates great cars. The car and the owner deserve all the love it gets. Congrats again Marco.

Thank you guys. I can't say enough how much different the Dinan 4.6L is from the factory 4.0 . Seriously an honor to be at SEMA with you guys. I really appreciate everything.

[slalomfever]

nothing like the sound of that V8! CONGRATS on being recognized for your efforts!

[6734202]

My oh my that sound!!!!!!

[///Mobbin]

My new favorite episode of Jay Leno's Garage, congrats on making the show!!! This car has a place in history at this point, good work.

Would love to hear if the factory really did consider making this, though I imagine it was a short conversation if so. S55 into M2 is their next opportunity (not NA though I know).