1er Headlight mod proposal

ki__ · 07-19-2008, 10:49 PM

+1 on DC5TC post!

RCArce01 · 07-19-2008, 11:09 PM

yes +9999999999 to DC5TC
Those actually flow with the lines of the hood. Perfect IMO. Aggressive but not overkill or cheesy. :thumbup:

ORIGIN M. · 07-19-2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

Chris Bangle and a group of German designers just spit out their lunches.

:eyebulge::eyebulge:

I could have never worded it any better myself.

RCArce01 · 07-19-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by #1

I could have never worded it any better myself.

Meh, who cares. These are our cars now, not theirs.

swiftss13 · 07-20-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RCArce01

Unlike most manufacturers, BMW seals the headlight housing with silicon based adhesive so it won't soften up when heated. In other words, baking these headlights wouldn't help anything. Unless someone finds an alternative, no one yet that I know of has been able to find a safe way of getting inside the headlight housing.

Did this change just for the 135I's? I know that on the facelifted E46 coupes and on the early E90 non sport models they were baking them. Jlevistreetwerks a very reputable online lighting vendor actually has a DIY for this. 20 mins in the oven at 200 degrees then pry apart slowly. Prior to putting them back together you put it them back in the oven for 15mins to resoften the adhesive. :iono:

RCArce01 · 07-21-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by swiftss13

Did this change just for the 135I's? I know that on the facelifted E46 coupes and on the early E90 non sport models they were baking them. Jlevistreetwerks a very reputable online lighting vendor actually has a DIY for this. 20 mins in the oven at 200 degrees then pry apart slowly. Prior to putting them back together you put it them back in the oven for 15mins to resoften the adhesive. :iono:

Well you may be right, I read on another thread somewhere that it wasn't possible on the more recent BMW models (as in anything newer than E46 models) but I don't think it was from any official source. So after reading what you said I really don't know anymore. But I guess we'll find out because someone will try this sooner or later.

Berduderunner · 07-21-2008, 10:13 PM

i LOVE the look of those heads, but i doubt it would be possible to do and keep the flowing look of that PS

ORIGIN M. · 07-22-2008, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RCArce01

Meh, who cares. These are our cars now, not theirs.

I care. That is why I'm not going to screw with the basic design, because less is more. If it needs to be changed by people, maybe it is just the wrong car in the first place.

The best Bangle design so far IMO.

WAY · 07-22-2008, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DC5TC

I like this the best:

Wow! If someone makes this in CF I will buy it!

GQ 135i · 07-22-2008, 10:23 AM

+1 to DC5TC

SV Concepts · 07-22-2008, 06:49 PM

I think we will design a Vorsteiner hood for the 1 Series. We designed the new one for the 3 Series (with help from some of the guys on the forums, of course)... so we'll have to follow that up. I like this photo a lot:

Riss Racing · 08-02-2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by vincmo

First off. It's Adrian van Hooydonk who designed it and NOT Chris Bangle....Do your research....you own that car! There an interesting video with Adrian and the 1er on youtube...check it out!

Second, you obviously havn't seen the 2009 7er or the Concept CS to say it's their best design so far! Yes the 1er looks good...but it's not their best design IMHO. Not because you own the car that you have to convince yourself that it's the best looking BMW. IMO opinion, the 3er is still a better looking car than the 1er. It doesn't mean that the 1er looks ugly.

I own an E92 335i. I honestly didn't like the 135i when it first came out. Now I love it! All it needs is a little drop, some rims, and it looks tough. The body style really grew on me. If I could go back and have the choice I'd buy the 135i over my 335i....

Back on the thread topic...I know of a couple vendors that are working on these, and will release in the near future. :w00t:

jtech · 08-04-2008, 08:48 PM

What do you Guys think About This?

guardianangel3290 · 08-05-2008, 12:59 AM

those were circulating the boards a few months ago

they're ok

Add1ct · 10-28-2008, 09:58 PM

the white one is awesome, but I liked the first one too

Add1ct · 10-29-2008, 04:59 PM

the only problem is that the stock headlights are kind of the way they are to create the extension of the line that goes around the whole car- derived from the chrome body surround of the 2002 which is one of the "classic" features connecting the 1 to the 2002

modbargains · 10-29-2008, 06:22 PM

Looks interesting.

baseballbreath · 10-29-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Italteen3

Vincmo I have a Jet Black 135i. If I could get eyelids like the ones you PSed on the black car I would JUMP on it. I would buy 2 sets for the car just to have a spare. IMO a perfect eyelid.

Check this out:
http://www.**********s.com/product.a...E82_E87_E88_MW

I just bought the black carbon fiber for my black 09, I'll post pics when I get them.

audi2bmw1 · 11-03-2008, 07:15 PM

i wanna do something about the amber reflectors just dont know what would look best on montego blue

mistermojorizin · 11-03-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by audi2bmw1

i wanna do something about the amber reflectors just dont know what would look best on montego blue

"best" would be getting the euro headlights. cost effective, would be some of those cheap looking overlays people slap on

trauma2020 · 11-04-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by baseballbreath

Check this out:
http://www.**********s.com/product.a...E82_E87_E88_MW

I just bought the black carbon fiber for my black 09, I'll post pics when I get them.

I'd really like to see how this works out

trauma2020 · 11-15-2008, 12:53 PM

No update yet?

07-19-2008, 10:49 PM	#23
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08-04-2008, 08:48 PM	#35
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10-28-2008, 09:58 PM	#37
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Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	the only problem is that the stock headlights are kind of the way they are to create the extension of the line that goes around the whole car- derived from the chrome body surround of the 2002 which is one of the "classic" features connecting the 1 to the 2002
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