....the "other" 1M
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I have seen a 1M with a proper carbon roof but as you can probably imagine, it's not a cheap mod to do.
Anyway I think I'll enjoy what I have for a bit now. The steering wheel is indeed very nice and I'm glad that I decided to go for it. It makes driving the car that even bit better
I have seen a 1M with a proper carbon roof but as you can probably imagine, it's not a cheap mod to do.
Anyway I think I'll enjoy what I have for a bit now. The steering wheel is indeed very nice and I'm glad that I decided to go for it. It makes driving the car that even bit better
This car is stunning. I can't imagine being able to afford one, so I really appreciate threads like these from people like you - detailed threads from true enthusiasts. Hope you enjoy her, and maybe i'll see you around somewhere as im only down in Romford. If I do i'll give you a wave.
I think the 1M is an instant classic.
I think the 1M is an instant classic.
I got around to having my Forge intercooler fitted today and then popped back to DMS to have my ECU tweaked with the new mods. Last time they mapped it I didn't have the N55 mids on so they recommended that another dyno be carried out to ensure everything was running as expected.
The intercooler took all of 15-20 minutes to install and is a superb bit of kit
After the drive to DMS they gave the car a few dyno runs with the first run returning a 425bhp (up from 402bhp). Rob at DMS then tweaked it and the result was:
I'm really happy with it now and he car feels stronger than ever. We initially lost some torque but increased on the power but after the tweak Rob got the torque back to around 480 lb.ft and power up to 431bhp.
I'm very happy
The intercooler took all of 15-20 minutes to install and is a superb bit of kit
After the drive to DMS they gave the car a few dyno runs with the first run returning a 425bhp (up from 402bhp). Rob at DMS then tweaked it and the result was:
I'm really happy with it now and he car feels stronger than ever. We initially lost some torque but increased on the power but after the tweak Rob got the torque back to around 480 lb.ft and power up to 431bhp.
I'm very happy
mig25_foxbat2003 said:
This is just as lovely as Aussie's. I love that people are getting these cars from BMW and going "Hmm, great car. Let's make it better," immediately!
Thanks I think putting your own personal touch on any car is a good thing and makes them unique.
Aussies car is stunning however and whatever he does always looks good
BorkFactor said:
Just seen this thread for the first time, that car looks fantastic!
I have seen 2 in the flesh and they look brilliant. Must have been quite a feeling picking up a brand new car from the dealership!
Hope you are still enjoying it
Yeah it was great collecting it from the dealership and the way they presented it. It felt very special indeed I have seen 2 in the flesh and they look brilliant. Must have been quite a feeling picking up a brand new car from the dealership!
Hope you are still enjoying it
I'm really enjoying the car still and although I'm known as a serial car changer, I just love this car so much that I really can't see me wanting to swap it for anything else for a long time. In fact what I may end up doing is just keeping it and buying something like a Caterham when I can afford it.
I'm yet to find something that I dislike about the 1M. It's comfortable, practical (for my needs), fast, great handling (and this is coming from a previous Elise / Exige owner!), I like the way it looks (although that does split opinion) and above all it's fun. Hassle it down a back road and it puts a grin in your face but ask it to do a long journey and it rolls its sleeves up and gets on with the job with minimum fuss.
I'm aiming to do a few more track days with it shortly as I've only managed to get to one so far at Brands back in Feb. Plus I'll get along to the Sunday service at the end of the month
cerb4.5lee said:
Awesome motor, i adore these & the mods you have done are great, i can understand why you are over the moon with it, i bet it flys with that BHP!!
Hope you continue to enjoy it, have fun
Thanks Hope you continue to enjoy it, have fun
I'm really enjoying it even more now!!Beefmeister said:
Wow, that's a gorgeous looking 1M!
Didn't realise it was Essex based too, might see you around as i'm often up Maldon way.
Yep I'm not far from Maldon. In fact I used to live in North Fambridge. I'll have to try and make it along to one of the local PH pub meets soon as I want to see some of the tasty cars our area has on offer Didn't realise it was Essex based too, might see you around as i'm often up Maldon way.
AMGpower said:
Saw you a couple weeks back on the way to school, in Manchester, near the Lexus and Mazda dealerships. Car looked amazing, made my day!
Hmmmm couldn't have been me. I've not been in Manchester for a while.Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff