BRUTALLY HONEST FIRST DRIVE IN MY BMW M140I
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ricky,next time you jump in this,press the traction button once and it'll put you into comfort traction mode.Everything remains in comfort,but the valves are strangely opened,you're allowed more slip to the rear than sport mode and the power delivery is smoother/less laggy than sport.It's basically a comfort version of sport+
He's had a 'couple' of BMW's before lol
Smashing the throttle on crap, cold, damp British roads, RWD, 340hp, that’s what you’re going to get. The car is a peach.
Trying to explain how floaty it feels and how much this car throws you around at speed to my pals does my head in 😂! I love it tho, b58 gang 😎
Is any solution apart the obvious like suspension bushes etc I’m currently on bird suspension with stage 3 gc+ turbo with dorch stage 3 pump 600+ but I struggle with high speed stability
car is floating from left to the right unexpectedly is very difficult and extremely not comfortable to drive straight, my other 535d stage 3 I can drive with close eyes 260km/h…
@@pavelkwasniewski192 which tires do you use ?
@@TheTekkcrafter hello, continental sp6 all around 245/35/19 275/30/19
@@pavelkwasniewski192 oh ok, nvm. I just heard something about Michelin pilot sports being weird for this car.
@@pavelkwasniewski192 probably need subframe bushings at your level, I doubt inserts would cut it. The bushings would securely locate the rear axle to the car, giving you a more direct connection and feeling of what the rear of the car is doing, especially at speed. I’d also recommend a limited slip differential if you don’t have one, they go hand in hand.
*car goes sideways*
Ricky: “woah see that, we just went sideways”
Howling 😂 this guys a legend
Coming from a Scirocco R the M140 feels great, I have no complaints with it in stock form, perfect daily and comfortable for long journeys.
Ricky’s comments are spot on as usual, clumsy is the exact word to describe the handling in stock form. I run a manual M240i and in standard form, whilst I loved the engine the chassis did not impress at all but it’s an excellent base for upgrades. I’ve put an LSD and suspension on it as well as M3 control arms and lower offset wheels to finish it off. Car handles so much better now, so much more focused and direct. Never driven an M2 so I can’t compare it but the car now delivers on that small performance car promise BMW marketed it with. Just need some subframe reinforcement and I think I’ll have a real weapon in my hands. For the money these things are unbeatable.
I did the LCA and diff also, now I know where the back and front of the car is, it's a complete game changer in confidence with the car. Just wish i got a manual, potentially trade in this year and get rid of my auto 🥲
@@1993j nah the auto is valid. I’m at stock power and unless I’m on perfect form I’ll can’t keep up with the turbo all wheel drive hatches. It feels pretty cool to shift myself though and makes the car seem more oldschool than it really is.
You’re absolutely right about the control arms, so much feel along with sharper more positive turn in, zero understeer on the road and proper self centering.
Is it the same story for the M240i?
What's it likely to cost to get the all done?
@@ARDEN440i I’ve heard the M240i does handle a little better but the cars are largely the same. Both need a lot of work before that M badge starts to make any sort of sense.
The B58 lump is going to be legendary
Great video! Although I’d disagree with the comment about this being an affordable car for young people, especially with the true average salary outside of London being £19k - £21k a year in the UK.
Okay let’s say if your priorities are wrong, then it’s an achievable car
just bought one Ricky and I absolutely love it. Interesting you said it didn't feel that quick - maybe it's coming from a 207 GTI and not a GTR which gives you the perspective!!
Ricky, I see your driving the 140 in traction or DSC OFF mode - unless you've got an LSD please be careful, that amount of torque through an open diff without systems on ends one way.
An open diff is actually safer than an LSD in terms of not spitting you off the road.
Harder to control than an LSD when it lets go BUT safer as it doesent send all its power to both wheels so you tend to still have one rear wheel with traction.
I have the LSD, it steps out EASIER in my opinion than open diff, its just easier to control it.
Watching from Ghana I love everything you do and all your cars peace I wish I could win something from you LLF 😍
At 19 a lot would lose their life
If I owned this car at 19 I would not be here typing this comment. I am 37 btw lol
I was 19 when I bought it (November), I’m 20 now and as long as your not being stupid it’s an easy car to drive
@@JM-pl7vn yeah people just assume just because someone is young that means they are stupid and will crash, dumb assumption really
@@JM-pl7vn How much was insurance if you don’t mind me asking?
How does a 19 year old afford this
The M140i's are definitely uniquely torqy. Also like your spec alot, face lift and all gives that nice sport look. Good buy Riki
b58 has a 90mm stroke which is quite a lot
@@joshbriggsDayZBeast even bigger its 95 mm stroke, 82 bore. I didn't realize it was that long stroke of a motor.
Also the stock turbo spools up so damn fast that there's torque nearly everywhere
@@papa_pt jesus thats basically the same as a 1.9tdi vw engine which is very good because of it long stroke
@@joshbriggsDayZBeast it's surprising because the B58 feels so willing to rev out near the top for that long a stroke . I'm still on n54
@@papa_pt there good engines the n54, seen some builds in America there mental. Off topic but Im gonna be going for a turbo 2442cc stroker motor air-cooled in my 61 VW beetle 300whp
love how honest you are even with your own motors, make me laugh abit actually. i had a m135i with 400bhp, no lsd, i hit a tiny bump in the road. (you couldnt even see it) it upset the car that much it snapped sideways at 110mph on a slight bend, luckily got it back but hit the kerb and bent the lower arm, i couldve died quite easily, made me realise these cars are abit sketchy. but in a way fun because you gotta be on the ball
Stick the reckless driving to the track
@@ItzD3fW1sH was a clear road and perfect weather I also drive on the road atleast once a week so I know it well, never even noticed the bump in any other car
Car was lowered and was on ps4’s, but we all take these risks being petrol heads, most of us ain’t got time to be doing track days lol
@@OhLozaH going round a bend at 110mph on a public road is sketchy not the car 🤦♂️
That’s because the stock dampers are wank. They lose composure very fast over bumpy roads. You have to be careful on the type of roads you full send on unless you upgrade your stock dampers with a Blistein upgrade
Picked mine up today. Best car I've owned 👌
I get mine next week 😃
My dads got the 135 (2014, n55 I think?) and I thought the chassis was a bit crap from a performance point of view, but it's perfect for him as he's old and just cruises about in it. I'd love one as a daily, but personally I'd just enjoy it for what it is rather than try make it into an m2
Plenty fun when stock for a daily
Is that you son - cheeky sod!
Bought one 6 weeks ago, already had the adaptive chassis and suspension so got both braces, spacers and eibach springs.
Handles so much better at high speeds and feels a lot more connected.
Very unruly out of the box so make sure youve got a couple grand to throw at it to make it more usable.....loving the ride now though!
Tyres! In the UK we all have summer tyres and wonder why the roads stop in snow! Get some winter boots for sub 10 degrees
Saw pics of a m140i with a M2 body that looked incredible
What tyres are you running? If it's the stock MPSS get shot of them and get some PS4 fitted, much better.
Had an M140i for a year before I traded it in for a GR Yaris! As much as I love the GR.....I still miss my M140i
Looking forward to this project. Might get myself another m140i after watching this 👀
Got a stage 3 for sale if your intrested. It's on Ebay
@@jamiesmith1896 link?
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@@GHETTOENTERTAINMENTZ keeps getting removed
Bought mine on my 19th birthday and had it for over a year it’s amazing. Doesn’t fail to excite me when I start it up
I was 19 when I copped mine! Absolutely in love with it!!
How much was insurance? I'm 21 and I can't find any quotes under 4k I feel like crying 😂
@@zafer7368 about 6.5k bro
I’ve A M135i and it’s exactly the same handling wise , with the open diff it seems to kick out whenever it likes
Under brace and rear subframe bushes made a world of difference the rear actually feels connected now
LOOOOL M135i ahahahah sit down sir.
What bushes did you use
My mrs M135i came with the brace and I fitted power flex bushes, it better but it’s still floaty and kicks out. Granted it’s running more power but still not very confidence inspiring.
@@Mac_F87 LSD or not? Dampers changed or not?
@@carmad1287 no dampers no LSD.
I've got a three door m140 and a 7 month old and it's awful trying to get him in and out the car. I still love the car though there brilliant driven at 8 10ths as apposed to balls out everywhere.
Why do people not get a manual?
Love your channel rickki absolutely awesome much love from nz keep up the good work
I’m 20 with mine, fun little cars, agree with the handling mods though
Nice got any insurance tips if Ur in the UK can't find a quote cheaper then 5k without a box and I'm 21 with 3 years NCB no accidents although I live in South London so idk
@@radosaw4616 I'm in South East London and we get shafted with insurance quotes. I'm 23 no claims no accidents and I'm paying 1.5k for an Astra. No chance owning an M140i at 20
Im 33 with 10 yrs ncb. My insurance jumped from 500 to 850. Insurance is mental now
Mi fam works in a plant in north london up in Edmonton like where they recycle cars. He says they get more BMW's, spesh these 1 models, than any other cars coming in proper wrecked, most of em only a couple of years old. I reckon that rear wheel driving business catches out inexperienced fellas spesh with all that mega power they put down. Its a shame so many of them go to the scrapper.
Fit an lsd, underbody brace, B5 suspension kit and it will be sorted.
Looks really good 👍 needs the bonnet aligning that gap at the front though 👍😀
Ricky driving it like he stole it....Top vid mate, love the channel and the passion, keep going fella 💪👌
Great content as always bro ! Car looking sick gunna be nutz when u finished with it ! Still can’t believe ur getting rid of the hellcat man ! (Dream car) who ever wins that is one lucky person !!!! 🤞
Don't think I will ever sell mine, it's like you say, the perfect daily.
I felt it needed more power, so mines running 455bhp/634nm now, and for a daily I think that's plenty.
1st thing I do after I start (and thank fk I got the start/stop coded out so it's switched off as default, man that was annoying), is hold the traction control button down and turn everything off.
I hated the throttle in sport+ mode it was like an on/off switch. MUCH better to drive it in traction off mode, as the throttle pedal reverts to comfort mode.
You still get the stiffer steering and suspension though (if you have adaptive like mine).
They are just so much fun.
You've just been spoilt Ricky, with all your M cars and RS, R, etc :-)) You're remembering what it's like to have to actually drive a car again matey !!!!
Hold traction control down will this work on 330e series
How Iong you hold button down so I need a pc of just done in the car
@@hammy316 It's about 3 seconds on mine.
I had mine done by Tom wrigley. 👌🏼
just got my m240i same issues car wanders at speed, mines spacered and got eibachs on the way, MPSS need swapping for some Ps4s , stage 2 450 ish
Yo the reason you are going side ways is you need wheel alignment. I had the same problem. One advice only do it through kwik fit. They have the best wheel alignment machine the "HUNTER". Don't go any other company I learn that mistake. If you have any mis alignment between the front and back wheels it messes up the the THRUST alignment.
My 435d X Drive has no slip and is extremely quick off the mark, it has taken some M's. Rear wheel is superb compared to front wheel drive as my ST would just spin in the wet.
Nice motor bro, for some people thats a finished product for you, its just starting
The B58 is incredible, simple as that…. The Golf R, considering it was manual and standard done really well. Even a stage 1 manual would struggle against a standard 140 on a roll. Drivetrain loss etc
The R did do well as mine is manual and doesn't seem fast at all too heavy
@@jamstersmith4625 It looked like on the video the 140's tank was almost empty. That limits the power and can take around 3 seconds off the 100-200kph according to dray runs I've seen. Might explain why it was so close.
Had mine around 3 weeks love it cracking car. Totally understand the body movement, came from a fiesta st180 (modified) and handled unreal with the setup. Gonna have to be careful with this beast. Brentacre wouldnt insure me also unless ive drove the car for a year due to the amount wrote off 🙃.
100% man I recently went from a ZR 160 to a 370z as my second car.it’s a beast but with cars like ours I would recommend just to stay within your limit and learn the car and that will help you improve so much especially when your at your limit 😂
Fantastic, that'll be my M140i insurance going up again this year.
Cry
This was a sick video icl yess ricky I’m looking forward to this build 😁🥶
Really want one of these but it's no Megane RS :(
Love the build so far!
Just bought one of these. So excited to pick it up on the weekend 😮
Good content, very informative not just talking about speed.
Fit the new Sport contact 7 tires. I think it would transform the car. Bushings, alignment, lsd. New car.
Sport contact 7's aren't available in 18". 19" + only.
mirrors are questionable
I Got one Yesterday I'm So Happy love this Content
Sure you did😏😏
@@drwho8565 i really did i come out of the f30 335d
ProTrack One’s matt Black, LSD, V Brace, M4 arms and a proper KW Clubsport coilovers
The championship edition is the top of the range for this model, 30 only ever made, although 3 have been written off from what I gather !
Why do so many people go for 140i over the 440i/340i?
Because the 140i is easia to tune sounds better and I’m assume faster than those 2 prefer the 140i
In that generation of BMW they aren’t the same. The 3 and 4 series don’t have the M designation before, you can only get a 340i M Sport which isn’t an M Performance car. They do have the same B58 lump but a different state of tune, only about 326ps vs 340ps in the m140i & m240i which feel much more keen to rev out and in a lighter chassis. The 3 & 4 didn’t come with the M Perf brake kit and other options as standard either.
@@niallash2315 why would it be easier to tune
cheaper. save 3 bags or so for a lighter car and less insurance. 340i insurance was literally double the 140 for me.
M140 is Smaller & lighter, more playful
Wish they did the xDrive 140i in the UK, The b58 is such a good engine for modding as well.
They do x drive but just in the 2.0 engine in the new 21 plate shape 1 series so far, it’s just as fast stock form anyway and I’ve driven the new 135 and the 2016 140i and I think the newer 135i is better
@Adam7890 bmw know what they’re doing trust them
@Adam7890 depends what u want, if you don’t mind about easily kicking the back end then go 135 x drive
@@DatM135i stock 140 vs stock 135 no comparison. 140 absolutely nails them
Got a xdrive version stil had to change the suspension
I would rather have one without the diff, driven both witj and without diff and prefer it without, with the LSD when it kicks out you will proper slide thats what they are for ans to be predictable, where as without the diff it can be unpredictable but will kick back in line alot easier than the diff
Ive just been in a stock one of these and they are scary quick so can't imagine how this feels
Absolute beast can't wait to see what you do with it
The m3 crank hub spin out is this the case with the m140i to
Nope
Sideways Sid rings a bell in this video, he would make great content with this beast
Yo, I just put down a deposit on one today!!!
I've gone manual, as I'm stubbornly old school and there's nae stop-start traffic on my commute. 😜
After intake and exhaust, an LSD will be priority; along with subframe bushes and a set of B14's.
Great vid as always man 🤜🤛
Think you're right about the tyres. Great, honest review.
Nice ride Rick. Good to see you buy and modify "normal" cars. Super looks
Definitely will be following along for some idear to upgrade my m240i iv just picked up this weekend I totally understand where you are coming from with how it feels 100%
Just bought one of these in manual, excited to see you get an LSD as ill probs follow what u say
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@@multipreach2674 hes got alot more experience with high performance cars than me so surely makes sense to listen to him
Is that j spades on the outro track?
You can buy a genuine BMW brace heard it improves the handling. Also poly bushes, stabiliser kit and coil over kit should sort it
That’s the whole point with these cars, it something you build to your liking and roads. You make it yours, no car or mopar…
Love my M140, it’s the same as yours except in grey. You paid 27k for yours? I need to put mine up for sale….totally stock at 23,000 miles..
The open diff in the wet is horrible, it pushes the car wide and often wants to step out..
Have you not seen the current used car market? Prices have shot the f up.
@@22shots90 I was offered 21k as a trade in, might have to shop around
Man like ricky
Love the video ricky its me "ARMZ" your a true car enthusiast reviewer 💯
Your new M140I looks like a lot of fun 🔥🔥
Such a popular car right now but you can see why! Cheap to buy and so strong even when running mad power!!
Such a shame we can’t get these in the states. I’d own one in a second.
Come on Ricky bro 😎
Thought this was a Lockwood video when I saw the “brutally honest” title
best value for money hatchback about! Ricky defo need the wavetrac LSD to sort the sideways movement!
man i would of never been able to afford one of these at 19 y/o, im 24 now and drive a F32 435D, quite happy with it.
Open diff causes the rear to shift power as it programmed to use the rear brakes as on 'ediff'
Now he wants a dsg box🤣🤣... nice review Ricky
Cuz your a fucking LEGEND IVE BEEN WAITINN FOR THIS ❤️💯‼️😭 STAY BLESSED MAN
Beautiful mate
Love my shadow edition manual m140. I have a bcs catback exhaust on the way. Just saving up for the mega expensive diff, but definitely needs it
I thought Ricky was ditching the Chanel. I will(have) like and comment to support.
No 19 year old should own a car with this power.
Loved watching this video bro even though I’m fully stage 1 and completely happy at that 🤣👌
Put a f1 rain light splitter on it
Looks gay that 🥳
The bonnet and bumper are getting gapped lol
You could fit a Nokia in that!
My M240i tried to kill me , sat at 70mph on CC on the motorway, I went to overtake a car and as I pulled into the next lane I was sideways, I didn't press anything just gently turned and it went , luckily I saved myself and the car , but these things have so much personality and unpredictability I love it😂
Definitely a lot of it is tyres; I had the same problem. Switched to pilot sport 4, miles better grip, don't get the rear end twitch anymore.
Agreed, just put PS4's on my m2 and the difference in traction compared to the MPSS is night and day. 4's are best tyres I've had!
I bought my m140 from the same dealership (auto prestige) they got the best 140i’s that for sure
Man goes 27 bags like it's nothing
Yes looks powerful man would be perfect daily
As a 135 gang member.. I agree.. you'll find the bush quickly on a sleepy morning
Not a fan of Schnitzel cars but that is a nice practical looking ride
I'd love to see what a 19 year olds insurance quote on one of these would be. My nephews just paid 2k to insure a 1.2 diesel Polo
Cheapest quote for me (putting 19 as the age) was £7.5k in a low insurance area lol
@@bandokaysauntie8666 Haha 😄
Nice one Ricky
*Ricky;* "Look, as I say... their affordable cars. I mean, I paid 26/27k for this one"
*Me;* "Bro I only earn 16k a year!! 😭"
Most young people that have these spend most their disposable income on the finance, have saved for a while for a deposit to make it affordable and also live with parents who barely charge rent
I can tell by your improper use of grammar, they're* my friend 😉.
Do you work part time?
l thought the same. Its not an affordable car for most people . I earn more then the average wage a year and still wouldn't spend £400 a month on a car.. by the time you've payed insurance, running cost and maintenance your easily at £600 a month.. that's approximately 30% the average wage then you have living expenses at 50% your average wage in London and all of a sudden your living on 20% of your income. I know its priorities and everyone's different..
@@CharlieboySLONDON I own an m140i and pay 280pm for the car (but I put down a large deposit), 70pm for insurance, 200 pm for fuel and £13 pm for road tax. My major service is coming up and that's £550 and tyres are £110 each corner. So basically yeah it's not cheap really.
Anybody with adaptive dampers on these and changed to Bilsteins B8’s, did you find it made much of a difference? Other than the worst surfaced roads mine feels pretty solid apart from traction at the rear lets go under acceleration. I’ve never felt this floaty sensation moving about. Debating whether it’s worth the change for adaptive but, I hear for passive it’s night and day. Stage 2+ manual 3 door, loving it! Power flex bushes and the underbody brace should make a big difference I’m told.
I'll start with an LSD and go from there
Get the adaptives programmed out, they are way better as they end up in a mid position between comfort and sport which suits the spring rate.
@@philiphawkins4684 interesting… 👀 I’ll need to code them out for changing the suspension anyways so I’d try that in the way. I don’t find the sport mode too harsh on all urn the worst country roads though.
@@a20axf I change to a set of bilstein b14s that why I had the programmed out, drove around for a week before fitting up the b14s and I regret going for them.
@@philiphawkins4684 yeah went for a drive yesterday with a couple of mates, one with an M5 and another with a GTR. Didn’t have any issues other than a very slight amount of novelty can tell that brave will sort out. I’ll maybe pop lowering springs on but don’t think I need the Bilstein B12 kit tbh. Maybe if I start tracking it but, probably unlikely.
@5:30 when you on about Focus Rs mk1 , don’t you mean mark 3 or maybe 2 coz the mark 1 is from way back.
Definitely a mk1 Focus RS, mk2 RS is a 5 cylinder and mk3 is the most recent....... Sure you're not thinking of Escorts?!
MK1 focus is savage on boost, if you never driven one you don't no
B8 dampers under and upper bracing next 👍