LINK TO 1M CONVERSION PARTS: tinyurl.com/3uphrbr3 BMW MODIFICATIONS FROM ALL OF MY BUILDS: www.thicwhips.com All of my Wheel & Tire Setups: tinyurl.com/yyftysns
This 1M Conversion is Really going to make Jonathan take off for his Channel. Great Content and Footage that is teaching us all about BMW's!! Awesome work man you came a long way from the Beginning!! Respect bro all the way from here in Miami.
When the 1M’s first came out, there was the little old lady that bought one, she had to be one of the first ones with it. It was that burnt orange color (sorry, don’t know the factory color name) and I thought that the was coolest thing. I would see her ripping around town all the time in it. Haven’t seen her in a while, but hope she’s ok. This build series has been great and I agree with the headlights. Some factory stuff just looks better. Maybe you’ll think about painting the hood next 🫣 lol.. but yea, man.. you’re knocking this out. Many blessings on a smooth build.
I'm impressed with the new build I have been watching for years I typically only see you do cosmetic nods but you can do your own work on alot of stuff. I have a small channel and I have been trying to learn but my time is limited. I do as much myself as possible I love doing it
Great stuff Jonathan, love watching your videos and the progress. As far as i know the 1M have an additional small radiator same as the 335is that goes on the driver side and not a dual oil coolers.
Interesting build! My dream is to build something like an "3M" from a 335is. Similar car as the 1M but in a 3 series body which means basically M steering, handling etc. from M3 but still keeping the n54 engine just like in the 1M. I also prefer the more simpler look of a 335is compared to the M3 so I wouldnt make any exterior mods to make it look like an M3 but to handle and feel similar while having the n54.
May have missed this - but curious - are you planning to use Jay Meadows flares for the rear or OEM quarters ? I’m in the middle of sorting through my 1M clone build. Also, what headlight washer reservoir are you using if you're not using the headlight washers? Is the second pump plugged or did you get one without the headlight washer pump?
Haha mannn I used to wear gloves, but I either use disposables and they rip or I lose my good gloves and can never find them! Thanks for watching dude!
Well, there will be a few things I do that aren’t oem, but mostly because of costs. Some of the oem parts for the 1m are just insanely expensive and hard to justify. But the advantage to NOT having a true 1m allows me to have a bit more fun with it.
could i buy these headlights off you? im in canada. also have a 135i 1m conversion but rod bearing spun 2nd i bought it. lol its a 6spd. i want to pm you!
What supports the bottom half of the rear bumper ? …. I don’t have a diffuser / crash bar yet but the bottom half seems like it moves a lot for me ? Is this because there’s also no arch liners in or something ?
Same as base model rear assembly, there are brackets on left and right that clip into bottom of quarter panels and allow bumper to secure. On bottom, there are wheel arches (plastic) as well as lower splash guards and diffuser. That’s how it is from factory. No problems
@@ThicWhips I’ll have another look, thank you for the reply, the only thing standard had over the 1m is like a undertray that bolted from the middle of the diffuser to the boot floor which secured the mid section, where as the 1m bumper will have the exhaust there, I just don’t know what will secure the mid section that’s moving unless the diffuser (when I get it) stiffens it a little bit more
LINK TO 1M CONVERSION PARTS: tinyurl.com/3uphrbr3
BMW MODIFICATIONS FROM ALL OF MY BUILDS: www.thicwhips.com
All of my Wheel & Tire Setups: tinyurl.com/yyftysns
You should paint the headliner black, especially if your planning on not tinting the windows. It makes the interior look 10x better
I’m going to buy a black headliner, along with pillars etc!
You should do the star headliner since you already there as well this is gonna be one unique ass project I like
@@829productions star headliner? This isn’t a RR
Amazing progress so far, Johnathan. I am quite looking forward to when the rear fender arches are being cut and the 1M wide arches are installed.
This 1M Conversion is Really going to make Jonathan take off for his Channel. Great Content and Footage that is teaching us all about BMW's!! Awesome work man you came a long way from the Beginning!! Respect bro all the way from here in Miami.
Thank you man!
When the 1M’s first came out, there was the little old lady that bought one, she had to be one of the first ones with it. It was that burnt orange color (sorry, don’t know the factory color name) and I thought that the was coolest thing. I would see her ripping around town all the time in it. Haven’t seen her in a while, but hope she’s ok.
This build series has been great and I agree with the headlights. Some factory stuff just looks better. Maybe you’ll think about painting the hood next 🫣 lol.. but yea, man.. you’re knocking this out. Many blessings on a smooth build.
Yeah after having the carbon hood for a week I’m leaning towards painting it. I think the oem approach will just look much better
Not gonna lie - this is great! And kudos for going OEM on so many things
Glad you enjoy it brotha. Btw I’m in NYC right now!
Thank you for the list! I’m gonna start my conversion this winter. I’ve had my 135i for like 7 years now and it’s about time.
Really impressive stuff man, it looks great! Can't wait to see how she turns out!
Can wait to see it completed been watching the channel for a minute and I can’t stop watching bro keep it up.
Thanks Jimmy!
Very interesting project. I like the way you film every step along the way. Would love to do much of this to my E81 💪🏼💪🏼👍👍
I'm impressed with the new build I have been watching for years I typically only see you do cosmetic nods but you can do your own work on alot of stuff. I have a small channel and I have been trying to learn but my time is limited. I do as much myself as possible I love doing it
Thanks for watching Mike!
Kudos for doing this journey and let us follow in the build 🙂👍🏻
Putting in some work BOI!!! Loving this refresh! It's a nice change of pace. Great job man!
Yessir! Thank you
Good choice 👌 on the wheels. I love the aftermarket headlights also
I can’t wait to see this complete 🔥
So juiced to see the final product 😮
Although im not into BMW’s, I am really enjoying this series!
Thank you! Glad you enjoy it!
Great stuff Jonathan, love watching your videos and the progress. As far as i know the 1M have an additional small radiator same as the 335is that goes on the driver side and not a dual oil coolers.
Interesting build! My dream is to build something like an "3M" from a 335is. Similar car as the 1M but in a 3 series body which means basically M steering, handling etc. from M3 but still keeping the n54 engine just like in the 1M. I also prefer the more simpler look of a 335is compared to the M3 so I wouldnt make any exterior mods to make it look like an M3 but to handle and feel similar while having the n54.
May have missed this - but curious - are you planning to use Jay Meadows flares for the rear or OEM quarters ? I’m in the middle of sorting through my 1M clone build.
Also, what headlight washer reservoir are you using if you're not using the headlight washers? Is the second pump plugged or did you get one without the headlight washer pump?
Good job man. This car is coming along so well. Can't wait to see the end product. Great project but pricey 😁. All the best
Have you thought about doing the ford diff?
Awesome vid - I've only seen one other cover this, and this is much more in-depth.
But you need to wear gloves bro! Stressing me out hahaha
Haha mannn I used to wear gloves, but I either use disposables and they rip or I lose my good gloves and can never find them! Thanks for watching dude!
@@ThicWhips hahaha yeah I bought a 100 pack of disposable gloves and have probably gone through half filming my latest 135i radiator vid
A nice upgrade is to get front M3 control arms. They add a bit of negative camber and increase handling alot!
I actually have those already, however I do want to upgrade the steering rack as well.
@@ThicWhips Ah awesome man! I'm planning to do the upgrade on my 335
Well, there will be a few things I do that aren’t oem, but mostly because of costs. Some of the oem parts for the 1m are just insanely expensive and hard to justify. But the advantage to NOT having a true 1m allows me to have a bit more fun with it.
Badass, I plan to widebody an older modeled 3 series in the next few yrs
How did you get the rear bumper without the parking sensors I can’t seem to find it
25:00 Which module is this? I'm done with my 1M Coupe conversion, but I don't remember the module there. 😮
I wish I could do this to my 128i. But I have no garage or any tools to do any of this work.
are you selling those headlights that you were switching out??
Isn’t the 1M track wider than 135i due to suspension differences? Just wondering if wheel fitment will change once you convert the suspension
I know the 1M uses the M3 control arms F&R but I'm not sure what that does to the track.
Btw, will you do carbon roof?
I want to!
could i buy these headlights off you? im in canada. also have a 135i 1m conversion but rod bearing spun 2nd i bought it. lol its a 6spd. i want to pm you!
I actually have a buyer already man sorry
Wow awesome!!!
Sooooo no roll cage for the m4?
I can't tell if you sound like Dustin Williams or he sounds like You!
Lol
I agree with the headlights oem better
Yup yup
What about the 1M mirrors and the black head liner ?
Hope he goes oem 1m mirrors and not just crappy mirror caps
I’d love to do the mirrors but they are insanely expensive, so for now I’ll just leave them or run some caps.
Headliner is coming!
Keep up good work bro 👌🏽👌🏽
Thanks man!
513m🔥🔥
What supports the bottom half of the rear bumper ? …. I don’t have a diffuser / crash bar yet but the bottom half seems like it moves a lot for me ? Is this because there’s also no arch liners in or something ?
Same as base model rear assembly, there are brackets on left and right that clip into bottom of quarter panels and allow bumper to secure. On bottom, there are wheel arches (plastic) as well as lower splash guards and diffuser. That’s how it is from factory. No problems
@@ThicWhips I’ll have another look, thank you for the reply, the only thing standard had over the 1m is like a undertray that bolted from the middle of the diffuser to the boot floor which secured the mid section, where as the 1m bumper will have the exhaust there, I just don’t know what will secure the mid section that’s moving unless the diffuser (when I get it) stiffens it a little bit more
Don’t need it, trust me
@@ThicWhips maybe me over thinking, just a lot of flex in the diffuser area haha.
There is hardly any flex. Once you assemble one of these you’ll see.
Let’s go!
Yessir!
Yo bro, where can I find motors? 😂
I bought mine from straight six auto parts on Instagram