Opinion on Z4 1M style front bumper

DKZTT · 03-02-2014, 10:36 PM

What do you guys think? Something different from the standard bumper and the M sport bumper.

Vintage · 03-02-2014, 10:56 PM

I could grow to like it . . . but I probably prefer the M Sport, which is what we have on our little Z. I am also in Austin with a very similar mod list to yours!

BLKZ · 03-02-2014, 10:59 PM

Interesting look that brings the style right up to date, but seems to make the car look taller imho. I prefer the standard bumper with carbon front splitters.

DKZTT · 03-02-2014, 11:04 PM

Yeah, I haven't bought it yet, just want opinions before buying either the M sport bumper or the 1M style one. It may look lower than the picture shows. Hopefully those side vents are working vents and not just for show, direct air into the oil cooler on the passenger side.

Also thinking about doing an one off upgrade to the oil cooler since its running 240ish after driving the car for awhile, want to lower the oil temp.

Vintage, what tune do you have installed?

MTHuynh23 · 03-03-2014, 12:31 AM

who makes this M style?

Asbjorn · 03-03-2014, 01:11 AM

I actually think this looks better on the 1M... Maybe the M6 style would be a better match for the Z4? Or something with a lip like on the non-M-sport bumper, but more aggressive.

CedarZ4 · 03-03-2014, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MTHuynh23

who makes this M style?

Duraflex makes this.

Direct link:
http://www.duraflexbodykits.com/2009...-p-555366.html

Or other sites sell it as well, e.g. CarID, etc.

I actually kind of like it over the current M-Sport, as it makes our hairdresser car slightly more masculine

. Not sure about aftermarket fitment otherwise I'd jump on this… Who's going to guinea pig? MTHuynh23?

Wish they had more/actual images as opposed to photoshop/rendering.

army_men · 03-03-2014, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CedarZ4

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTHuynh23

who makes this M style?

Duraflex makes this.

Direct link:
http://www.duraflexbodykits.com/2009...-p-555366.html

Or other sites sell it as well, e.g. CarID, etc.

I actually kind of like it over the current M-Sport, as it makes our hairdresser car slightly more masculine

. Not sure about aftermarket fitment otherwise I'd jump on this… Who's going to guinea pig? MTHuynh23?

Wish they had more/actual images as opposed to photoshop/rendering.

this is the first time ive seen this. interesting option. any real life pictures available?

army_men · 03-03-2014, 02:42 AM

accidental triple post

army_men · 03-03-2014, 02:42 AM

accidental triple post

DKZTT · 03-03-2014, 06:21 AM

The 1M front bumper style with the Vorsteiner lip? I think it looks more aggressive.

jparnes1 · 03-03-2014, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CedarZ4

Duraflex makes this.

I actually kind of like it over the current M-Sport, as it makes our hairdresser car slightly more masculine

.

Did you actually just call our car's virility into question?

nicknaz · 03-03-2014, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKZTT

Yeah, I haven't bought it yet, just want opinions before buying either the M sport bumper or the 1M style one. It may look lower than the picture shows. Hopefully those side vents are working vents and not just for show, direct air into the oil cooler on the passenger side.

Also thinking about doing an one off upgrade to the oil cooler since its running 240ish after driving the car for awhile, want to lower the oil temp.

Vintage, what tune do you have installed?

Agreed, I hope the vents are functional. I just saw a CLA250 with the "amg" body kit and most of the front "vents" and the entire rear "splitter" is black plastic (i.e. closed off and no airflow). That is such a turn off for me....

By the way, there is a thermostat that controls when the oil is routed through the oil cooler and 240F is the operation temp decided on by BMW (speculation.. to minimize carbon build up on the intake valves).

Personally, I think the oil cooler upgrade would only be beneficial if you exceed 260F oil temperature, and it would be worthwhile to get more tech on whether a lower oil operating temperature will cause more carbon build up or other issues down the line.

Back on topic, personally I prefer the OEM M sport bumper. I think the vertical line near the outer edge of the bumper is out of character for the car

Gpwheels · 03-03-2014, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKZTT

Yeah, I haven't bought it yet, just want opinions before buying either the M sport bumper or the 1M style one. It may look lower than the picture shows. Hopefully those side vents are working vents and not just for show, direct air into the oil cooler on the passenger side.

Also thinking about doing an one off upgrade to the oil cooler since its running 240ish after driving the car for awhile, want to lower the oil temp.

Vintage, what tune do you have installed?

Somewhere here there is a link to a aftermarket thermostat for the oil cooler that opens it up at 200. Might save you some doe. I think the factory oil coolers only open at 240

BMW665 · 03-03-2014, 11:47 PM

very nice. now lets see it with a front license plate on it. Hate to say it but its a matter of time before you get a ticket.

DKZTT · 03-04-2014, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gpwheels

Somewhere here there is a link to a aftermarket thermostat for the oil cooler that opens it up at 200. Might save you some doe. I think the factory oil coolers only open at 240

Are you referring to BMS thermostat bypass? If you are referring to that, I am not going that route.

I found an aftermarket oiler cooler that is same size width and height but deeper. Just need to adapt something to hold it to original location.

Longboard · 03-04-2014, 08:17 PM

I really like it but again we need to see the real thing. Adding the splitter is a must.

Longboard

jts1981 · 03-06-2014, 06:38 AM

I like the lower portion myself. But imho the existing creases on the bumper and the "fangs" from the 1m don't flow well together. I personally wouldn't bring the fangs up that high so the creases can remain clean looking.

To each their own! Good luck!

BMWZ4RIDER · 03-06-2014, 07:22 AM

Nice design.
Makes the car different from the M and standard bumper pack.
Costs the Same as the OEM M Sport when all is said and done.
I too would like to see one installed in real life.

Kessler35is · 03-06-2014, 08:20 AM

This looks different and different can be good.

My concern is, the 1's ride height looks higher than the Z, that bumper looks like it may sit lower then you add that lip to the bottom.

You may end up with a road chisel.

Gpwheels · 03-06-2014, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKZTT

Are you referring to BMS thermostat bypass? If you are referring to that, I am not going that route.

I found an aftermarket oiler cooler that is same size width and height but deeper. Just need to adapt something to hold it to original location.

No. It's a different thermostat that opens at 200, not 240. If I can find the link, I will try to post it.

Reverse Flash · 06-04-2015, 07:54 AM

Bump for this thread. Just saw this DukeDynamics widebody build, which features the 1M bumper for the E89.

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DKZTT Private First Class 21 Rep 125 Posts Drives: BMW Z 35i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I haven't bought it yet, just want opinions before buying either the M sport bumper or the 1M style one. It may look lower than the picture shows. Hopefully those side vents are working vents and not just for show, direct air into the oil cooler on the passenger side. Also thinking about doing an one off upgrade to the oil cooler since its running 240ish after driving the car for awhile, want to lower the oil temp. Vintage, what tune do you have installed? __________________ Cobb AP3 map Stg2+FMIC LT Aggrssv:::ER FMIC & ChargePipe w HKS BOV:::AFE Stage 2 sealed ARDesign Downpipes w race cats:::Eisennman Quad Race:::KW V1:::M3 Control and Thrust Arms Last edited by DKZTT; 03-02-2014 at 11:09 PM..
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DKZTT Private First Class 21 Rep 125 Posts Drives: BMW Z 35i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	The 1M front bumper style with the Vorsteiner lip? I think it looks more aggressive. Attached Images __________________ Cobb AP3 map Stg2+FMIC LT Aggrssv:::ER FMIC & ChargePipe w HKS BOV:::AFE Stage 2 sealed ARDesign Downpipes w race cats:::Eisennman Quad Race:::KW V1:::M3 Control and Thrust Arms
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jts1981 Captain 213 Rep 887 Posts Drives: n54 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I like the lower portion myself. But imho the existing creases on the bumper and the "fangs" from the 1m don't flow well together. I personally wouldn't bring the fangs up that high so the creases can remain clean looking. To each their own! Good luck!
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