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Redlyne_mr2
12-05-2011, 01:16 PM
So I can't think of anything else more to do with my MR2. Since I work for a german car company I figured I may as well try my luck with a german car. The problem is I wanted something unique, quick and modifiable. After several deals fell through on this factory ordered 1m I jumped on the opportunity to buy it.

This is the beginning of hopefully a very long friendship, sorry that the thread doesn't start off with a bang but I'll be taking things slow.

Here is the car in the showroom, some of you may remember this my space angle when I posted pictures of the car in the early summer.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/1mphoto-1.jpg

The first mod was the black kidney grills
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/my1m.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/my1m2.jpg

A sueded steering wheel insert as well as a snap in adapter so that I can surf facebook have been my next mods. Waiting on getting pics.

The car is now parked for the season, expect more updates throughout the winter as I do some more serious mods.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/1mcover.jpg

Euro_Trash
12-05-2011, 01:37 PM
Wow definitely in for this thread. Great choice :thumbsup:

max_boost
12-05-2011, 01:37 PM
Nice car brah. :burnout: :werd:

corsvette
12-05-2011, 01:39 PM
NICE! Love those cars, will be an awesome build for sure.:thumbsup:

Twin_Cam_Turbo
12-05-2011, 01:45 PM
This is my current dream car! I love my moms 135i and my dads Z4M combine 135i with an M car and I can't imagine how awesome it would be!

mr2mike
12-05-2011, 01:47 PM
Originally said by Redlyne_mr2 in July 2011

"I'm going to keep this car stock, just put in a black grill and maybe lower it".


:bullshit: <-- my reply.

Interested to see this build.

BensonTT
12-05-2011, 01:52 PM
I like it dude :thumbsup:

EK 2.0
12-05-2011, 01:52 PM
Should I be expecting a text come spring time to lend a hand wrenching like we did with the S Dub??...:D

Hakkola
12-05-2011, 01:58 PM
Girls car...
Just joking, great choice! Can't wait to see what you do with it. :thumbsup:

Jlude
12-05-2011, 02:14 PM
Originally posted by EK 2.0
Should I be expecting a text come spring time to lend a hand wrenching like we did with the S Dub??...:D

Jesus... where did you come from?



Nice pick up, Ryan. Already looks good as is.

buh_buh
12-05-2011, 02:21 PM
Love this car.
Cant wait to see the build.

Sugarphreak
12-05-2011, 02:26 PM
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Cos
12-05-2011, 02:34 PM
:cry: So pretty. Nice choice man.

Anton
12-05-2011, 03:05 PM
:love:

Love your MR2 so definitely looking forward to what you have planned for this.

benyl
12-05-2011, 03:11 PM
DCT swap? haha

Redlyne_jr
12-05-2011, 04:35 PM
Gonna be a sick car SR... let get you some wheels to match the SW??:dunno:

Kg810
12-05-2011, 04:40 PM
:thumbsup:

Looking forward to future mods, great choice.

jsn
12-05-2011, 04:44 PM
Love these cars. Nice choice!

89s1
12-05-2011, 06:18 PM
With how nice the MR-2 was and how beautifully/tastefully modded it was, I'm quite interested to see this thing transform.

Ekliptix
12-05-2011, 06:20 PM
Great choice. Looking forward to the build.

Errol.
12-05-2011, 06:25 PM
Can't wait to see what you have in store for this thing Ryan!

spacerz
12-05-2011, 07:42 PM
Subscribed!

KRyn
12-05-2011, 07:55 PM
So hot right now!

dimi
12-05-2011, 08:36 PM
Sweet!

Personally I'd get the diarhea orange. :D

Euro_Trash
12-06-2011, 09:02 AM
Originally posted by dimi
Sweet!

Personally I'd get the diarhea orange. :D

This fall I kept seeing an orange one rippin around downtown - pretty sweet color, definitely shows the lines of the car.

finboy
12-06-2011, 02:13 PM
looks good ryan, can't wait to see where this goes

also, super jelly brah

J@Tuner
12-06-2011, 02:30 PM
Originally posted by Euro_Trash


This fall I kept seeing an orange one rippin around downtown - pretty sweet color, definitely shows the lines of the car.

Love the orange myself too.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/305751_234561336608702_158885240842979_709276_1301800627_n.jpg


Can't wait to see more updates Ryan!

JZS_147
12-06-2011, 03:33 PM
when you're ready to tune it give me a shout ;)

InRich
12-06-2011, 06:32 PM
congrats on your car!

m10-power
12-06-2011, 08:48 PM
Cool, thought you were going to leave it alone. Let me know if you need a hand with any of the mods.

Redlyne_jr
12-06-2011, 08:52 PM
Originally posted by m10-power
Cool, thought you were going to leave it alone. Let me know if you need a hand with any of the mods.


Second you on that one..

CivicDXR
12-06-2011, 09:15 PM
Took a few shots of the car while chillin in a parking lot at the end of summer, hope he doesn't mind that I put them up here.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6469462923_08fc8377f5_o.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6469463043_6944ec4016_o.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6469463215_1269e55af8_o.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6469463361_25e98fd302_o.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6469486129_acb46cea5f_o.jpg

Can't wait to see what becomes of this car. At least I know its real, as I've already seen it. :D

Errol.
12-07-2011, 12:33 AM
I don't think i've seen this car yet without that bmw m landyard haha

962 kid
12-07-2011, 11:26 AM
^^ Or the purse

Canmorite
12-07-2011, 08:00 PM
When you going to add the ski/bike rack?

ls/vtec-crx
12-08-2011, 08:46 AM
when ur ready to get beat by the silver 4dr again WITH baby seat just gimmie a call and i'll be ready :eek:

hehehehe

love the car bro now it's time for some go fast parts to come in :thumbsup:

Revhard
12-08-2011, 10:33 AM
She's a beauty! Can't be many of these in town. Only other one I know of is Gary's.

Skyline_Addict
12-08-2011, 10:45 AM
nice purse, ryan!

X_EVO_X
12-08-2011, 12:01 PM
This is going to be a sweet thread. Congrats on the ride man!
I have been interested in one of these since seeing the orange one at the car show last year..

BlackRadon
12-08-2011, 07:45 PM
sharp looking car. :bigpimp:

autoBITCH
12-10-2011, 03:15 AM
Originally posted by ls/vtec-crx
when ur ready to get beat by the silver 4dr again WITH baby seat just gimmie a call and i'll be ready :eek:

hehehehe

love the car bro now it's time for some go fast parts to come in :thumbsup:

LOOVVEEE THIS!!!!! lol...

and YAAAA!!! Cute purse redlyne!!!!!!!

bigbadboss101
12-11-2011, 09:46 PM
Sweetness!

Ek9Max
03-05-2012, 11:54 PM
WTF? No power mods yet? Ryan... you slippin'....

Redlyne_jr
03-05-2012, 11:59 PM
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Redlyne_jr
03-06-2012, 04:17 PM
:poosie: Oh sheet max is shooting low blows.. Ryan is gonna need some serious power mods to keep up with you this season max..

BMW Power
03-07-2012, 03:32 AM
bump for updates

Redlyne_mr2
03-07-2012, 10:07 AM
lol probably no power mods this summer. I picked up a set of KW V3's and I'm looking at wheels right now. I'll post some pictures and updates shortly.

ExtremeSi
03-07-2012, 10:24 AM
Interested to see what comes of this! Your MR2 build was awesome. I remember wanting to build my own Mr2 just like that 6-8 years ago.

Revhard
03-07-2012, 02:55 PM
The Mr2 was a statement for sure. Looking forward to this one as time passes.

Redlyne_mr2
03-14-2012, 10:52 PM
thanks guys.. I want to go crazy with this off the bat but i need to pace myself.

KW v3's courtesy of Alpine Autowerks
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/photo-4-1.jpg

IND black side M markers.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/photo-6-1.jpg

Ek9Max
03-14-2012, 11:50 PM
Nice!

Phuqu
03-15-2012, 12:48 AM
Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
thanks guys.. I want to go crazy with this off the bat but i need to pace myself.

KW v3's courtesy of Alpine Autowerks
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/photo-4-1.jpg



Is that a Snuggie?

Redlyne_mr2
09-20-2012, 09:54 AM
New mods and wicked pics courtesy of IM

KW coils installed, Advan RS wheels and much more

http://illmotion.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/7978070284_a3b43660e4_o.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8178/7978067253_8228a5b613_o.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8315/7978070240_5b145a3fab_o.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8037/7978070202_8d28d5594b_o.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8439/7978069562_3336b3874d_o.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8040/7978069658_e3f577f884_o.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8310/7978069618_d3a03ea0ac_o.jpg

projekz
09-20-2012, 10:07 AM
You're gonna need an acreage with a 10 car garage soon!

88CRX
09-20-2012, 10:16 AM
Car is looking crazy Ryan!


Originally posted by projekz
You're gonna need an acreage with a 10 car garage soon!
#ballerproblems

Euro_Trash
09-20-2012, 11:01 AM
That stance is nuts

Chester
09-20-2012, 11:36 AM
Looks good. Not a fan of the tow hook though.

spikerS
09-20-2012, 11:50 AM
Originally posted by Chester
Looks good. Not a fan of the tow hook though.

my thoughts exactly. lose that hideous tow hook. Looks way retarded on that type of car. Sorry man, I like everyone to express their own style with their cars, but that made even my eyes hurt.

Twin_Cam_Turbo
09-20-2012, 12:28 PM
What tire size are you running and how much lower are you with the KWs?

JustinMCS
09-20-2012, 12:32 PM
Looks nice minus tow hook and sticker above headlight.

Not a fan of the wheels but to each their own.

AudiPWR
09-20-2012, 12:38 PM
Nice man! I am excited to see this build!

I currently have a 135i that is just about completely done up, should get together for a meet some time!

AudiPWR
09-20-2012, 12:38 PM
Nice man! I am excited to see this build!

I currently have a 135i that is just about completely done up, should get together for a meet some time! Also I am curious, is there any specific reasons other than LSD for picking up a 1M over a 135i? I love how it looks a lot more agressive but I cannot justify spending another ~20-30K for LSD/Suspension and some cosmetics. If you planned on changing suspension and such, woudn't it of been a lot cheaper to go with a 135i and get it up to par with a 1M?

spacerz
09-20-2012, 12:41 PM
Perfect, Redlyne.

bart
09-20-2012, 12:49 PM
looks good, but you are still missing the big sticker pointing to the tow hook ;)

colinxx235
09-20-2012, 12:51 PM
love the wheels/stance. so sick

K3RMiTdot
09-20-2012, 01:56 PM
a properly modded 1M

Redlyne_mr2
09-21-2012, 01:19 AM
Originally posted by AudiPWR
Nice man! I am excited to see this build!

I currently have a 135i that is just about completely done up, should get together for a meet some time! Also I am curious, is there any specific reasons other than LSD for picking up a 1M over a 135i? I love how it looks a lot more agressive but I cannot justify spending another ~20-30K for LSD/Suspension and some cosmetics. If you planned on changing suspension and such, woudn't it of been a lot cheaper to go with a 135i and get it up to par with a 1M?

It basically has the entire M3 drivetrain including brakes, suede interior, wide body, concave 19inch competition package m3 wheels (which are packed away in boxes lol), total bargain for what you get. Another huge difference is how rare it is. I could sell the car today a year later for more than I paid for it, that doesn't happen to often.

As for the tow hook, there are sooo many lowered black/black bimmers in town. i wanted to add something to the car to make it different. The nice thing about the hook is that it takes 10 seconds to remove if I get tired of it. :)

ZorroAMG
09-21-2012, 02:51 PM
I don't mind the tow hook and stickers as it clearly makes it YOUR car, Ryan. Nice ride, brother.

st184
09-22-2012, 12:14 AM
I like everything you've done including the tow hook and stickers. In fact, it made the car jump out at me.

Twenty
09-22-2012, 06:30 AM
Originally posted by st184
I like everything you've done including the tow hook and stickers. In fact, it made the car jump out at me.

Ditto.

Sugarphreak
09-22-2012, 06:36 AM
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That.Guy.S30
09-23-2012, 03:44 PM
nice ryan! Is the 1M going to be as crazy as the MR2?

Redlyne_mr2
09-26-2012, 02:39 PM
Originally posted by That.Guy.S30
nice ryan! Is the 1M going to be as crazy as the MR2?

Naw man, BMW's are too complex for me to take apart and franken build, that and this car is too rare. I'll call this a BPU ++ build.

mr2mike
09-26-2012, 04:09 PM
agreed. If you start trying the same things on the BMW as the mr2, you'll have to get used to the constant glow of the CEL and error codes from all the sensors BMW has.

Redlyne_mr2
04-09-2013, 12:27 PM
ok small update to the car.
Blackline tailights, these are oem tails sold in europe, they come factory tinted. Give the car a move aggressive look without being ricey. Left is OEM USDM, right is OEM EURO
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/photo-70-1_zps70b06e1a.jpg

Working on a tow hook solution, will post updates shortly.

03ozwhip
04-09-2013, 12:41 PM
sticker meh :thumbsdown:, tow hook :thumbsup: stance :eek: :drool: the fact that youll never get rid of it so i can buy it :guns:

Lex350
04-09-2013, 01:05 PM
Great looking ride. Love a well done black car.

Redlyne_jr
04-09-2013, 01:32 PM
Originally posted by 03ozwhip
the fact that youll never get rid of it so i can buy it :guns:

Ryan's Douche signature


Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2 Want a 1m? We have 2 preowned cars in stock, both less than 10 000kms, pm me for pricing.


Tails looks wicked Rod.. :nut:

Twin_Cam_Turbo
04-09-2013, 01:36 PM
I have the same tow hook on my 135i only in black. I'd like to get one with a actual strap/loop as the one I have isn't actually rated for anything.

Twenty
04-09-2013, 01:52 PM
The Blacklines will look great!

urrforce
04-09-2013, 08:32 PM
new lights will look great on your black car:thumbsup:

m10-power
04-09-2013, 10:57 PM
Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
ok small update to the car.
Blackline tailights, these are oem tails sold in europe, they come factory tinted. Give the car a move aggressive look without being ricey. Working on a tow hook solution, will post updates shortly.

Car needs an LSx swap and some flat black paint...

Justing
04-27-2013, 11:52 AM
I think I spotted you and your flowing locks on bow this morning.
The car looks amazing man, perfect stance and it looks mean! :drool:

Redlyne_mr2
04-27-2013, 12:22 PM
Originally posted by Justing
I think I spotted you and your flowing locks on bow this morning.
The car looks amazing man, perfect stance and it looks mean! :drool:

hahaha I thought that was you! Your car looks awesome with the wheels. Did you lower it as well.

Justing
04-27-2013, 01:09 PM
Thanks! I'm on h+r sports.

If I pm you in regards to your sig, IGNORE IT :rofl: ... but damn, seeing your car makes me want one.

Redlyne_mr2
07-19-2013, 01:11 AM
Couple of new pics... Installed downpipes. Throttle response is much better, turbo spool is much quicker. Highly recommend this mod for any n54 guys, car is starting to sound like a proper sports car.

http://burgertuning.com/images/BMS_N54_BMW_downpipes.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/photo-86_zps60a31a00.jpg

Pics from the back, blackline tails
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/photo-79_zps64d24c7f.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/photo-83_zpse6763848.jpg

Finally installed my CF Moto GP frontlip by Lightweight Titanauspuffanlagen, it's subtle but fills out the spaces quite nicely.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/photo-80_zpsc0c9853d.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/photo-85_zps9c365632.jpg

Redlyne_mr2
07-19-2013, 01:14 AM
Decided it was time to rid the car of the cats, here is the factory mid pipe.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/photo-82_zps9518f81f.jpg

Here is the new n55 mid pipe. No cats means more power and a very profound turbo noise when accelerating.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/Redlyne/photo-81_zps0c16e4c6.jpg

The car is night and day after the mods. I've changed maps on my tune to run around 14.5psi. I've got a dual cone intact on order so I'll update once I get it. Hoping to do a dyno pull after as well.

VWEvo
07-19-2013, 05:53 AM
hmmm, me thinks I need a ride in this beast!!

AudiPWR
07-19-2013, 06:24 AM
Nice build man! My 135i got destroyed in a flood and I moved on to an M3. I would of gotten the 1M in a heartbeat if they weren't selling for over $65k used.

If any N54 guys are following this, I have a set of BNIB AR design DPs with 02 sensors for sale. PM me if interested.

Twin_Cam_Turbo
07-19-2013, 06:24 AM
Ryan where did you get the N55 Midpipes? I've been trying to find a set locally as I'm sure BMW charges and arm and a leg.

beyond_ban
08-28-2013, 03:05 PM
It's for sale?!!

What do you plan on getting to replace it?

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAd?AdId=516224433

Redlyne_mr2
08-28-2013, 03:22 PM
It is..We'll see working on the new car right now. it will be completly different.

Twin_Cam_Turbo
08-28-2013, 03:29 PM
Ryan, any interest in selling me your N55 mids for money plus my stock mids?

mrsingh
09-07-2013, 04:51 PM
Damn for sale already, horrible timing or I'd seriously consider it. I love and hate how these are holding their value so well.

Good luck for a beautiful car, hope if finds the right home!!

Sugarphreak
09-07-2013, 06:02 PM
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beyond_ban
09-07-2013, 10:24 PM
There is one in Ontario for $50k with 30,000 kms

amear
09-07-2013, 11:05 PM
Originally posted by beyond_ban
There is one in Ontario for $50k with 30,000 kms

Its probably been molested with their winters.

m10-power
09-07-2013, 11:45 PM
Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
It is..We'll see working on the new car right now. it will be completly different.

I drove Erik's to Banff last weekend, you'll really like one. ;)

Redlyne_mr2
09-09-2013, 01:16 PM
Originally posted by beyond_ban
There is one in Ontario for $50k with 30,000 kms

Ya it's been smashed and bashed. Because there are so few of these cars around it's easy to know the story of each one. There was also one lost in the flood which ended up being picked up by someone in Van.

beyond_ban
09-09-2013, 01:21 PM
Gotcha, makes sense as it is priced so much lower then all the others on the market.