1 month old and ready for upgrades

bmw1mc · 05-25-2012, 05:40 PM

Hi All,

New to the forum and new to BMWs. All i can about the 1M is WOW & SH#T! it truly is an awesome car...

anyhow been thinking of few modifications and interested in some feedback.

1. Evolve ECU tune
2. Milltek secondary CAT back exhaust
3. GruppleM CF intake ram air system

will also have wheels done in gloss back.

cheer

M

sparoz · 05-25-2012, 06:07 PM

Welcome to the Aussie Forum!

1. Very good feedback on evolve, but I don't have anyone in Aus has it.
3. Looks great, but it is really expensive for an intake!

Alpine* · 05-25-2012, 06:13 PM

Hi and welcome BMW1Mc!

Photos? When did she arrive and wher-dya-get-her from? What did you drive before and what's your thoughts of the baby M?

bmw1mc · 05-25-2012, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Hi and welcome BMW1Mc!

Photos? When did she arrive and wher-dya-get-her from? What did you drive before and what's your thoughts of the baby M?

Will post pictures soon. Wanting to get tints and wheels done first!

Picked her up in April, only waited 10 weeks for delivery which seems short compared to some.

Car history:
- ek v-tec civic
- golf mk4 gti
- Nissan 350z
- Audi TT stronic
- BMW 1M

I'd driven a few cars before deciding on the 1m incl m3, rs5 and ttrs.

Will hopefully have the mods done by end of next month. Has anyone had any work done by city performance centre? It's who evolve tech recommends.

StuM5 · 05-25-2012, 08:33 PM

I'm only new to this forum too, however, I don't have a 1 Series but quite a few people I know are running Evolve Automotive tunes on their M5's and they have an excellent reputation. They also do many tunes for 1 series cars including the 1M so might be worth a look plus they also do exhausts - plenty of videos for the sound too. Link http://www.evolveautomotive.com/m-power_45/1m_1032/

They also have a Facebook page.

Cheers
Stu

Zuzu · 05-25-2012, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmw1mc

Hi All,

New to the forum and new to BMWs. All i can about the 1M is WOW & SH#T! it truly is an awesome car...

anyhow been thinking of few modifications and interested in some feedback.

1. Evolve ECU tune
2. Milltek secondary CAT back exhaust
3. GruppleM CF intake ram air system

will also have wheels done in gloss back.

cheer

M

Welcome to the Oz forum mate..

A few of the 1M's are running Cobb tune with great results..
Contact Peter at Advan Performance Auburn if interested.

As far as exhaust systems go, there is a mixed bag of systems on the 1M's in Sydney.

I have N55 mid pipes/ Meisterschaft connecting pipe, through to the Eisenmann axle back.

Ian had Maddad mids with Remus axle back..

Another 1M in Sydney has the Eisenmann mid pipes with Meisterschaft axle back..

Another two 1M's in Sydney have the full Akropovic Evolution exhausts.

So there is a few to look at if interested and cant make up your mind.

david.orr · 05-26-2012, 07:29 AM

Welcome to the board bmw1mc!

saurabh_turingMS · 05-26-2012, 05:22 PM

Welcome bmw1MC!

I'm yet to take delivery of my 1M, but have a few mods planned. I'm def going with Evolve tune & exhaust, with N55 mid pipes. I'll probably do FMIC and downpipes, bit later.

I don't take big risks with aftermarket mods, and don't believe in products delivering masses of Kw/NM. I prefer something well engineered and proven.

Evolve do have a great rep with M3 & M5 crew, and their name seems to have spread by WoM. I was in UK earlier this month and took sometime out to check out the Evolve guys. I was impressed by their engineering, and just about every product the developed/tuned is tried and tested on their own fleet of cars - M3 (e46, e92), M5 (e39, e60, f10 :-o ), and Mini R56cs JCW (close to 200kw). The only exception to that is the 1M, but they were one of the first to come out with the N54 tune and worked with one of their customers (CliveD) to develop the tune & exhaust. + exhausts are made by supersprint ;-)

Apologies for the rant, but I thought I'd share my research.

Alpine* · 05-26-2012, 06:27 PM

Can't comment on the evolve stuff, can say I am happy with the ESS product. Easy to download and upload, supported by one of the best in Aus, SouthernBM in MELB. Sparoz is also running it, cant comment on his opinion re the product but i haven't heard too many negs across the whole forum. We have the Full Akra (minus DPs) and love it. To some, many, it is just too expensive and I would tend to agree but in saying that I would buy another (I love titanium and carbon fiber) as it sounds better than anything else I have heard.

MrBlonde · 05-26-2012, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmw1mc

Will post pictures soon. Wanting to get tints and wheels done first!

Picked her up in April, only waited 10 weeks for delivery which seems short compared to some.

Car history:
- ek v-tec civic
- golf mk4 gti
- Nissan 350z
- Audi TT stronic
- BMW 1M

I'd driven a few cars before deciding on the 1m incl m3, rs5 and ttrs.

Will hopefully have the mods done by end of next month. Has anyone had any work done by city performance centre? It's who evolve tech recommends.

Welcome, congratulations!

And please don't buy any cheap shit Chinese wheels!

bmw1mc · 05-27-2012, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmw1mc

Will post pictures soon. Wanting to get tints and wheels done first!

Picked her up in April, only waited 10 weeks for delivery which seems short compared to some.

Car history:
- ek v-tec civic
- golf mk4 gti
- Nissan 350z
- Audi TT stronic
- BMW 1M

I'd driven a few cars before deciding on the 1m incl m3, rs5 and ttrs.

Will hopefully have the mods done by end of next month. Has anyone had any work done by city performance centre? It's who evolve tech recommends.

Welcome, congratulations!

And please don't buy any cheap shit Chinese wheels!

Thanks everyone for feedback. I'm pretty happy with what the guys from
Evolve have proposed for the car so i will go for that setup. I like the idea of going through the one place to do everything. Makes things easier for me.

Oh mrblonde - would never go for cheap wheels! Looking to get a set adv.1s eventually. For now I'll paint the standard ones gloss black.

andrew@southernBM · 05-27-2012, 04:14 AM

The OP is not talking about evolve automotive uk, but Evolve technik in Melbourne. City Performance the the NSW dealer for the product.

MrBlonde · 05-27-2012, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrew@southernBM

The OP is not talking about evolve automotive uk, but Evolve technik in Melbourne. City Performance the the NSW dealer for the product.

Ah Fitzy's company.

Kiwi Peter · 05-28-2012, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmw1mc

Hi All,

New to the forum and new to BMWs. All i can about the 1M is WOW & SH#T! it truly is an awesome car...

anyhow been thinking of few modifications and interested in some feedback.

1. Evolve ECU tune
2. Milltek secondary CAT back exhaust
3. GruppleM CF intake ram air system

will also have wheels done in gloss back.

cheer

M

I have had a few Evolve tuned cars through our shop sorry to say they did not live up to all the hype, the power numbers fell way short of the Procede and COBB. You should reconsider with regards the tune.

bmw1mc · 05-28-2012, 06:51 AM

Ok so I'm seriously considering the akropovic exhaust. Just still getting my head around the cost! Farrk!!!

Does anyone know where to get installed in Sydney? I've emailed southernbm

Zuzu · 05-28-2012, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmw1mc

Ok so I'm seriously considering the akropovic exhaust. Just still getting my head around the cost! Farrk!!!

Does anyone know where to get installed in Sydney? I've emailed southernbm

Peter @ Advan Performance Auburn,

has already done a install of the full Akro system on a 1M..

david.orr · 05-28-2012, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian///M

There are issues with fitment on some Akra's

see: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=653898

If $ is no object then go for the Akra, else I think there are other options out there a far more reasonable prices. Selection is here: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=618555

I have forgotten about that thread by Nate. It's an awesome thread. The Akra certainly looks and sounds the part and SouthernBM has done a good job for John with no fitment issue. I'm looking forward to hearing Joe's and your setups. It's great how you guys have taken different directions.

Alpine* · 05-28-2012, 08:02 AM

No issues here.

sparoz · 05-28-2012, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

No issues here.

I must say this sounds great!

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 05-28-2012, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Welcome, congratulations!

And please don't buy any cheap shit Chinese wheels!

Yeh... at least get Taiwanese wheels or something

bmw1mc · 05-28-2012, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmroxm5

Yeh... at least get Taiwanese wheels or something

yeah i was thinking of something fully sick rims bro

drop it 6 inches and some bazooka type exhaust!

http://www.ozzytyres.com.au/store/me...matt_black.jpg

sparoz · 05-28-2012, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmw1mc

yeah i was thinking of something fully sick rims bro

drop it 6 inches and some bazooka type exhaust!

http://www.ozzytyres.com.au/store/me...matt_black.jpg

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StuM5 New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: E39 M5 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	I'm only new to this forum too, however, I don't have a 1 Series but quite a few people I know are running Evolve Automotive tunes on their M5's and they have an excellent reputation. They also do many tunes for 1 series cars including the 1M so might be worth a look plus they also do exhausts - plenty of videos for the sound too. Link http://www.evolveautomotive.com/m-power_45/1m_1032/ They also have a Facebook page. Cheers Stu Last edited by StuM5; 05-25-2012 at 08:38 PM..
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saurabh_turingMS First Lieutenant 19 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 1M AW (F10 520D MSport - gone) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Welcome bmw1MC! I'm yet to take delivery of my 1M, but have a few mods planned. I'm def going with Evolve tune & exhaust, with N55 mid pipes. I'll probably do FMIC and downpipes, bit later. I don't take big risks with aftermarket mods, and don't believe in products delivering masses of Kw/NM. I prefer something well engineered and proven. Evolve do have a great rep with M3 & M5 crew, and their name seems to have spread by WoM. I was in UK earlier this month and took sometime out to check out the Evolve guys. I was impressed by their engineering, and just about every product the developed/tuned is tried and tested on their own fleet of cars - M3 (e46, e92), M5 (e39, e60, f10 :-o ), and Mini R56cs JCW (close to 200kw). The only exception to that is the 1M, but they were one of the first to come out with the N54 tune and worked with one of their customers (CliveD) to develop the tune & exhaust. + exhausts are made by supersprint ;-) Apologies for the rant, but I thought I'd share my research.
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Alpine* Brigadier General 1320 Rep 4,095 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Can't comment on the evolve stuff, can say I am happy with the ESS product. Easy to download and upload, supported by one of the best in Aus, SouthernBM in MELB. Sparoz is also running it, cant comment on his opinion re the product but i haven't heard too many negs across the whole forum. We have the Full Akra (minus DPs) and love it. To some, many, it is just too expensive and I would tend to agree but in saying that I would buy another (I love titanium and carbon fiber) as it sounds better than anything else I have heard.
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andrew@southernBM 170 Rep 1,537 Posts Drives: M2 G87, M4 G82 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia. iTrader: (0)	The OP is not talking about evolve automotive uk, but Evolve technik in Melbourne. City Performance the the NSW dealer for the product.
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bmw1mc First Lieutenant 20 Rep 334 Posts Drives: BMW 1M Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Ok so I'm seriously considering the akropovic exhaust. Just still getting my head around the cost! Farrk!!! Does anyone know where to get installed in Sydney? I've emailed southernbm
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