1 Series with M-Aero Package Pics

[Alex Baumann]

:str8pimpi

[Mathew]

Looks like an angry little warthog.

[Clarke]

Is that factory? I like the regular car but thats a kind of tacky(sauerkrauty) for a factory effort.more Rinspeed et als style.

[Alex Baumann]

Is that factory? I like the regular car but thats a kind of tacky(sauerkruauty) for a factory effort.more Rinspeed et als style.

Yes, that's the new M Kit for the 1 Series.

[The Roadstergal]

I like the regular car but thats a kind of tacky(sauerkrauty) for a factory effort.more Rinspeed et als style.

The mouth is what does it. If it were a little less overhangy, more like the E46 M-tech nose, it'd look great.

[Technic]

This new styling "language" that BMW is designing into their new cars is getting kind of desperate. Is like they are trying too hard to be in the automotive styling cutting edge, like design students in a scholarship contest.

This is the worst M kit that I have ever seen, worst than the one in the Compact. :thumbdwn:

[Kaz]

Looks like a bad ACS jobbie.

[philippek]

Lighten up guys...the demographic they're targeting (A3/Golf/Ka) will dig it.

[Kaz]

Lighten up guys...the demographic they're targeting (A3/Golf/Ka) will dig it.

When's the last time you saw a (Mk4) Golf with anything that ugly?

[dino007]

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v255/skazzy/BMW%201%20Series%20Dealer%20Launch/DSC00704.jpg

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v255/skazzy/BMW%201%20Series%20Dealer%20Launch/DSC00706.jpg

I think those are a lot better :)

[Clarke]

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v255/skazzy/BMW%201%20Series%20Dealer%20Launch/DSC00704.jpg

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v255/skazzy/BMW%201%20Series%20Dealer%20Launch/DSC00706.jpg

I think those are a lot better :)They do look better but I think they maybe the same bits just with better lighting.

[AB]

Looks like an angry little warthog.

:stupid:

[Kaz]

I just realized those corner bumper holes were cribbed from a F360. :tsk:

[alee]

:thumbdwn: :banghead:

[philippek]

When's the last time you saw a (Mk4) Golf with anything that ugly?

I personally don't think it's ugly (especially given the second set of pics)...a little loud and "look at me!" maybe, but like I said...the young uns will love it.

They're not trying to appeal to your, *ahem,* more mature tastes :D

[mng]

: puke:

[Kaz]

I personally don't think it's ugly (especially given the second set of pics)...a little loud and "look at me!" maybe, but like I said...the young uns will love it.

They're not trying to appeal to your, *ahem,* more mature tastes :D

But check out them sweet, sweet Golf looks:

http://www.vwvortex.com/gallery/generated//Volkswagen/Golf%20-%20GTI%20-%20Rabbit/Golf%20IV/Golf%20R32%20-%20Europe/011__scaled_600.jpg

If I were in the market now instead of 3 years ago, this might have made its way into my garage.

[philippek]

But check out them sweet, sweet Golf looks:

http://www.vwvortex.com/gallery/generated//Volkswagen/Golf%20-%20GTI%20-%20Rabbit/Golf%20IV/Golf%20R32%20-%20Europe/011__scaled_600.jpg

If I were in the market now instead of 3 years ago, this might have made its way into my garage.

It's boxy, but good.

[WILLIA///M]

The rear looks like a discarded idea they had for the front. :confused:

[Mr. E]

It definitely just protrudes too much, which makes it look like a cheap aftermarket bodykit. If we have to ask if it's a factory option because it looks so poorly integrated, isn't that a problem no matter who the target demographic is? Even the Subaru WRX Sti silly hood scoop/wing combo looks more integrated than this 1 series "aero" (really extra drag) package.

By the way, the Golf does look pretty darn good to me. :eeps:

[SONET]

But check out them sweet, sweet Golf looks:

:thumbup:
The R32 is really nice... seen a few running around town lately (do they only come in that color?). I wouldn't mind having one myself.

--SONET

[Chris90]

This is the worst M kit that I have ever seen, worst than the one in the Compact. :thumbdwn:

Oh man, you're talking Major Ugly now. It's pretty ugly, but the M Compact is no slouch either!

I can't believe that's factory . . .

[Mr. The Edge]

wow, that's absolutely terrible

[bmw325]

WOw. That really is weird. WHile I've always thought that Bangle (and BMW) had really lost their marbles w/ their recent designs, this really proves it to me. They are completely, utterly insane. They need serious help.

[RCK]

:thumbup:
The R32 is really nice... seen a few running around town lately (do they only come in that color?). I wouldn't mind having one myself.

--SONET
Very nice car, I was actually considering it at one time.
They come in blue, red, black and dark gray :)

[FenPhen]

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=33014

[blueguydotcom]

:str8pimpi

It's a toyota matrix now! :rofl:

[fuzyfuzer]

i like the new cars but i think this is terrible especially with that black strip down the side

i'm 17 and i can't understand why people my age want there cars to stand out it only draws attention and in st. louis there are cops around every corner itching to give you ticket and you see a lot of cops following them, they' re already going to give you a ticket just for being a kid that is where a sleeper comes in

i have tinted windows so that cops can't see me and the only time i have gotten a ticket was when the windows were down with other teenagers in the car and and guess what the speed was 37 in a 35. cops suck why try to draw them too you doesn't make sense

[FenPhen]

i like the new cars but i think this is terrible especially with that black strip down the side
Hmm, I had just assumed all that black was BMW trying to mask some minor cosmetic features with black tape. :dunno:

Is this someone's customized car or a test mule or what? I can't believe BMW would ever sell a car with blacked out kidney grills and so much tacky black everywhere (looks like someone used a marker on the car...).

[Alex Baumann]

Hmm, I had just assumed all that black was BMW trying to mask some minor cosmetic features with black tape. :dunno:

Is this someone's customized car or a test mule or what? I can't believe BMW would ever sell a car with blacked out kidney grills and so much tacky black everywhere (looks like someone used a marker on the car...).

The car in the pictures has masking tape. It is probably a test mule, which needs to be driven from here to there, but since the car is officialy not on the market yet, it's masked.

[Fifty_Cent]

:str8pimpi
Too much. Pass the message to BMW to do something like the E46 Mtec aeroII kit. Instant winner.!!!

[Andm99]

I personally don't think it's ugly (especially given the second set of pics)...a little loud and "look at me!" maybe, but like I said...the young uns will love it.

They're not trying to appeal to your, *ahem,* more mature tastes :D


Man, I'm only 21 and that doesn't appeal to me. As mentioned by someone it would look better if the current M Technic kit were slapped on. That car looks tacky and I'm surprised that front bumper got approval from the higher-ups for a production car.

[Alex Baumann]

It's the 1 series ZHP! Sweet.

:bustingup :bustingup

[mng]

:bustingup :bustingup
your avatar is freakin me out! :eek: :eeps: :confused: :loco:

:hi:

[Alex Baumann]

your avatar is freakin me out! :eek: :eeps: :confused: :loco:

:hi:


:typing:

[stubotmd]

I don't mind the euro-side-bump-strip at all on most cars, but I just can't get over the way the body lines seem to sag down low on the sides on the 1-er, while the bump strip is a straight horizontal line overlayed on top of the saggy line.... It just doesn't look right to me.

[toshweir27]

What is with BMW and the triangled front "mouth" designs? who is doing this?

[mrbelk]

I don't mind the euro-side-bump-strip at all on most cars, but I just can't get over the way the body lines seem to sag down low on the sides on the 1-er, while the bump strip is a straight horizontal line overlayed on top of the saggy line.... It just doesn't look right to me.

If you look closely, that black strip is just tape designed to mask the lines of the car. The headlights are taped off, as is the C-pillar and the Hoffmeister kink.

FWIW, I think the rear-end is a little overdone, but it still looks better than any of the other 5-door hatches out there.

-MrB

[lutz]

It looks like some old guys(Without any emotion) creating their design for the "stylish" younger generation. :tsk:

Here some little carbon fiber, there some little sheet metal... ...I don't know... :bawling:

[bmw325]

It looks like some old guys(Without any emotion) (or taste..) :p

Agree-- BMW's recent designs look like they're trying really hard to be cool.

[JPinTO]

Thank goodness they won't be bringing that to North America. It's bad enough that we have to look at Echo's and E65's on the streets.

[Raffi]

:thumbdwn: :banghead:
:stupid: Looks like a horrible r!cer aftermarket aero kit.

[Raffi]

I just realized those corner bumper holes were cribbed from a F360. :tsk:
Oh, and I just noticed that the rear bumper in dino007's second pic looks like the E46 M3's front bumper.... Arghhhhh. :(

[ricastm8]

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32991

I thinks its not too bad, but not the best looking OEM kit out there. The R32 previously menitoned is wicked but this is the one I like the best :)

[TimmyTimmy]

http://www.fitnessfct.it/Mazda3(1).jpg :thumbup:

[OLd Shape!]

This new styling "language" that BMW is designing into their new cars is getting kind of desperate. Is like they are trying too hard to be in the automotive styling cutting edge, like design students in a scholarship contest.

This is the worst M kit that I have ever seen, worst than the one in the Compact. :thumbdwn:


I quite agree. The design of new cars seems influenced by Japanese TV cartoons. Unfeasibly large eyes, too sharp edges, overstated anger due to lack of confidence etc. Sorry Bimmers, this 1 series looks like a fanatical copy of a Honda Civic type R. It is aiming to capture the market of Boy-racers. We know what they drive at the moment, so we can accurately stereotype the kind of driving to expect when we see a Type R/Mitsib Evo/Subaru Imp. and give them a wide berth.

Once they are in bimmers, all bimmers will get a bad (worse) name.

[Mr. E]

http://www.fitnessfct.it/Mazda3%281%29.jpg :thumbup:I agree. I've decided I really like cars with "haunches."

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36030&stc=1

[FrenchBoy]

Here is an official picture of the 1-Series Aero Package...

http://www.mwerks.com/artman/publish/bmw_news/article_575.shtml

Any more out there?

[Chris90]

Here is an official picture of the 1-Series Aero Package...

http://www.mwerks.com/artman/publish/bmw_news/article_575.shtml

Any more out there?

That's ok, we've seen enough.

[swchang]

Here is an official picture of the 1-Series Aero Package...

http://www.mwerks.com/artman/publish/bmw_news/article_575.shtml

Any more out there?

My gf thinks the Nissan Murano is a "smiley car." If the Murano is a smiley car, I don't know what this 1er is. I guess BMW is moving from the "clown nose" to the "clown face" car.

Even still, I'd buy one. :eeps:

[chocapic]

Hi! I´m from Portugal and i´m about to buy an 1series, but the sales man says that this package is only available in portugal only in the summer of 2005!! I think he is lying!
Does anyone knows where can i buy this package? or some contact of someone that sells this package??
Thank you. Hope someone can help me! :)

[SARAFIL]

Hi! I´m from Portugal and i´m about to buy an 1series, but the sales man says that this package is only available in portugal only in the summer of 2005!! I think he is lying!
Does anyone knows where can i buy this package? or some contact of someone that sells this package??
Thank you. Hope someone can help me! :)

Hello...

I don't know if anyone has confirmed the arrival of this package... it is possible that it will not be regularly available until next year. As soon as it is available in Germany, you should be able to get it in the Portuguese market as well.

By the way, what part of Portugal are you from?

[Mr. E]

Here is an official picture of the 1-Series Aero Package...

http://www.mwerks.com/artman/publish/bmw_news/article_575.shtml

Any more out there? Enhancing the already distinctive look of the new BMW 1 Series...:eek:

[TD]

It's really so bad as to be laughable. I mean, it's like they are trying to mock their own recent efforts by making something just absurdly bad.

[bmw325]

It's really so bad as to be laughable. I mean, it's like they are trying to mock their own recent efforts by making something just absurdly bad.

It is amazingly bad. I'm actually surprised, even considering the fact that its a BMW design.

[chocapic]

Hello...

I don't know if anyone has confirmed the arrival of this package... it is possible that it will not be regularly available until next year. As soon as it is available in Germany, you should be able to get it in the Portuguese market as well.

By the way, what part of Portugal are you from?


Hi
how do you know that it only available next year?and why only next year?
i phoned to a local BMW salesman and he said that i can order that package!!! the only problem is that the car doesn t come from the factory with the package. It has to be set after!
I´m from Viseu but I live in Oporto!

Thanks

See ya

[SARAFIL]

Hi
how do you know that it only available next year?and why only next year?
i phoned to a local BMW salesman and he said that i can order that package!!! the only problem is that the car doesn t come from the factory with the package. It has to be set after!


I just made an assumption that it wouldn't be available, I wasn't sure. Regardless, it normally takes a while for these things to become regularly available. Until then, you can order the kit through your dealer and have them mount it.

I´m from Viseu but I live in Oporto!



Cool... my father is from a town near Guarda. My mother is also from Portugal, but she's not from that area.

[chocapic]

I just made an assumption that it wouldn't be available, I wasn't sure. Regardless, it normally takes a while for these things to become regularly available. Until then, you can order the kit through your dealer and have them mount it.



Cool... my father is from a town near Guarda. My mother is also from Portugal, but she's not from that area.


Cool...what is the name of the town?guarda is not far from viseu!!
by the way, where are you from? if your parents are portuguese why don´t you speak portuguese?? :p

[SARAFIL]

Cool...what is the name of the town?guarda is not far from viseu!!

My father's town is close to Celorico da Beira (Mesquitela).

by the way, where are you from? if your parents are portuguese why don´t you speak portuguese?? :p

I do... ;) I just figured that people here would appreciate it more if I wrote in a language that they'd all understand!

[jr86]

WOw. That really is weird. WHile I've always thought that Bangle (and BMW) had really lost their marbles w/ their recent designs, this really proves it to me. They are completely, utterly insane. They need serious help.


LOL, i agree... first the 5 series... now this! im scared of what they'll do to the 3

[BMWintoxication]

i think it is looking good.