It's safe to say the F20 M140i was and still is the best 1 series. I still watch all the previous videos of the motech edition cars with TRL and that joe.
I don’t know if I’d say ‘bad design’ but it certainly doesn’t look like a BMW and I think that it the greater issue. Though the more I look at the nose/light position the more I dislike it!
It's not 2015 no more buddy. Laws and legislations have changed - especially since Covid. Brands have to fit to the new environmental norms, otherwise they die. Adaptation is the key, whether you like it or not.
Looks decent in that colour, and those carbon grey wheel looks awesome! The look of the car is seriously growing on me. The extra kit does give it a good stance. Do you think a 40 profile tyre would work on an F40 with 19s? And a 245 width?
I was really hoping to love the new LCI when it dropped but I’m still struggling. Absolutely love what you guys have done to it but….. at certain angles I can’t not see a Ford Focus ST line. Someone in BMW HQ must have one! Deffo massive improvement and love seeing even more wheel colour options in the MW range
@@MotechPerformance ….sadly, Im pretty sure the 128ti has been discontinued guys. The F70 model is currently 120 & M135. There is no “i” on the end of the model numbers like the F40 versions because of the “I” in the electric models apparently.
Exctied to see where the team takes this, definitely more understated stock than the F40 IMO, so your initial tweaks are much needed. At first glance on some other reviews, it looks like the snorkle intake set-up in the engine bay is slightly different, have you guys found this too? Or is it just a case of dropping in a panel filter / cone filter in the same location as the F40? Also keen to see whether the DCT can be tuned, it's only now that tweaks for the Aisin box look to be coming out of development.
Looks superb 😎 I’ve ordered the dynamic pack now which improves both the wheels and brakes. However I’m keen on the springs and exhaust upgrades.. hopefully mine will arrive towards the end of November
Ever since the f20 m140i BMW have gone downs hill. I'm sure it drives well and is safe in all weathers and so on and so on but for me the fun factor has gone Shane really. Even with the m performance parts to me it looks like a blinged up ford focus.
It’s looking a bit of a ‘Mongrel’ with the mix of carbon grey wheels and the gloss black kit and trim. IMO the MW1 wheel in gloss black would work better with the other gloss black pieces. Why does BMW insist on manufacturing the bodykit in gloss black and then make the rear diffuser from carbon or forged carbon? Confused!
@@Ok-jf3nr yep it’s the front arch has a higher cut in fro the bigger wheels , the older f40 did not have this , it’s also a bmw design thing , look at the M3’s too they all do it
From the 1st few seconds looking at it from that angle in the unit it looks like a fiesta or focus 🤦🏻♂️ why have Bmw tried to replicate the Merc A class headlights , I know new shape bm’s are controversial with new styling that softens with time but come on 🙄
Just don't understand why aswell as having questionable exterior design, BMW are unable to get the stance of the car correct from the factory like they used to. They look hideous, with massive arch gaps and ugly standard wheel choices, compare that to say an E39 MSport on 18" M parallels or E46 on MV2s. Merc and Audi are better in this respect.
@MotechPerformance Yes, good for you guys, but customers shouldn't need to pay thousands when they've purchased a brand new M Sport model just to get it to look how it supposed to from factory.
It's safe to say the F20 M140i was and still is the best 1 series. I still watch all the previous videos of the motech edition cars with TRL and that joe.
The M140 is a great car , but we can only work with what they give us haha
I actually like the design. Only thing I would change is quad tips. The mods you guys have done make a huge difference! 🔥
@@M2_G87 thanks for the message , going to be hard with 2 valves on that system for 2 tips
its a nice looking kia is that ..
@@doormanjon thanks dude glad your like it
…..you try telling your insurance company it’s a KIA!!🙄🤣🤣
Oh, & may luck be with you on that one!!🤣🏆
You mean Ford Focus.
@@pes6616 no
@@pes6616 ….🤣🤣….trust me, your insurance company will also laugh at you if you were to tell them that!🤣🤣
The one series is really coming into it's own. Makes me want to change from my G20 into a one series and come back to the UK and visit you guys.
@@stuartcarson9378 thanks bud 💙💙
Definitely looks better with the stance + gloss parts... just needs rear bumper/splitter to finish off the look. Great job getting this done so fast 👍
@@JoeyW979 👍👍
Ford Focus vibes on the stock car..?
I get that..
It looks nothing like a Ford Focus 🤣
This is how it should of come as stock. Game changer.
Thanks dude
people can hate on it but its actually a better value than vw hot hatches right now
@Charlie-Scorpio what you get vs price not really. Golf R is crazy expensive for a vw badge. Brand recognition is a factor in value
The watering down of BMW continues bad design yet again such a shame . Brilliant company though Motech 👍🏻 .
@@mattevans5631 💙
I don’t know if I’d say ‘bad design’ but it certainly doesn’t look like a BMW and I think that it the greater issue. Though the more I look at the nose/light position the more I dislike it!
It's not 2015 no more buddy. Laws and legislations have changed - especially since Covid. Brands have to fit to the new environmental norms, otherwise they die. Adaptation is the key, whether you like it or not.
You’ve resurrected this car from initial impressions as expected, do I love it? I’ll wait for my in person review 😅
@@TimWilliamsHD see you soon
looks like a focus
Its basically a BMW version of the VW Golf clubsport/ GTE/ R. In that sense, its probably a superior package
@@fizywig it’s a good car to start with
That looks fantastic chaps! Even just lowering the car transforms the overall appearance.
@@jezbo7827 100%
Looks decent in that colour, and those carbon grey wheel looks awesome!
The look of the car is seriously growing on me. The extra kit does give it a good stance.
Do you think a 40 profile tyre would work on an F40 with 19s? And a 245 width?
@@slen6293 no think they be to big on the f40 still run a 235/35 tho
How does it drive Mike in comparison to the F45? Curious as it's down on power and torque and shifted to the DCT.
@@Chris-yg3nj not really being 7 speed and not 8 feels just as quick
@@MotechPerformance thank you, does it still do that gearbox thrust on gear changes?
@@Chris-yg3nj in sport + yep not as hard tho still puts a smile on your face
I was really hoping to love the new LCI when it dropped but I’m still struggling.
Absolutely love what you guys have done to it but….. at certain angles I can’t not see a Ford Focus ST line.
Someone in BMW HQ must have one!
Deffo massive improvement and love seeing even more wheel colour options in the MW range
Wheels and springs really help with the look..
Like it and it has potential .Defo more like a LCI F40
@@Ireland103 yep defo f40 lci
I’ll stick with my F40 128Ti for a bit longer 👍😎
Great cars , wonder if they will do a new 128ti ?
@@MotechPerformance ….sadly, Im pretty sure the 128ti has been discontinued guys.
The F70 model is currently 120 & M135.
There is no “i” on the end of the model numbers like the F40 versions because of the “I” in the electric models apparently.
@@jonathanlfccortis5006 I know there is a 123 x drive coming soon tho 😉
The car has only really been around for a few weeks, so I don’t doubt there will be more models & plenty more accessories available very soon👍
@@jonathanlfccortis5006 yep give it a few weeks more for us to film
Very nice car that will, just like its predecessors, be the best selling car in its class….its as simple as that🤷🏻♂️
@@jonathanlfccortis5006 👍👍
Exctied to see where the team takes this, definitely more understated stock than the F40 IMO, so your initial tweaks are much needed. At first glance on some other reviews, it looks like the snorkle intake set-up in the engine bay is slightly different, have you guys found this too? Or is it just a case of dropping in a panel filter / cone filter in the same location as the F40?
Also keen to see whether the DCT can be tuned, it's only now that tweaks for the Aisin box look to be coming out of development.
Yep we had Pipercross in the other day to scan the intake set up .
I would love to see a spring kit where the gap is equalized. the front gap just doesn't match
It would be like a 40mm front drop , not sure the stock dampers would like that.. we would tho haha
Looks superb 😎
I’ve ordered the dynamic pack now which improves both the wheels and brakes. However I’m keen on the springs and exhaust upgrades.. hopefully mine will arrive towards the end of November
@@GBFeb72 thank you 💙
Nice excited to see your car
Those rear lights are really nice. Wheels are on point too
💙💙
Looks like a focus ST
@@mra8972 could be worse , could be a Corsa haha
Like the colour. Bonnet line looks higher than the F40?
Yep I would say so too
Nice ❤
@@SandyKnapen 💙💙
Ever since the f20 m140i BMW have gone downs hill. I'm sure it drives well and is safe in all weathers and so on and so on but for me the fun factor has gone Shane really. Even with the m performance parts to me it looks like a blinged up ford focus.
@@Yhyujss is what it is only so much we can do
So biggest question move from the F40 to the F70?
Good question ! If you have been in the F40 for a bit and bored then yes
@@MotechPerformance I'm enquiring about prices.....is the loss in torque and gearbox change noticeable?
@@Edd1872 not really pushed it , not really but sure a tuning box in time will help that lol
@@MotechPerformance I only really commute now to be fair and the current gearbox does annoy me so a DCT is welcome. Just 50nm down is A LOT
@@Edd1872 yep but is what it is
Will the carbon grey wheels be an option for the f40
@@WayneWest-y2r yep in stock should be live on the site ( under f70 at the moment )
It’s looking a bit of a ‘Mongrel’ with the mix of carbon grey wheels and the gloss black kit and trim.
IMO the MW1 wheel in gloss black would work better with the other gloss black pieces.
Why does BMW insist on manufacturing the bodykit in gloss black and then make the rear diffuser from carbon or forged carbon? Confused!
@@666DW we have a vlog going live soon with the black wheels too . Be good to see them all fitted up too .
This facelift is not the play by BMW, its such a Ford/KIA looking car now
Is it me or does the front look slightly higher than the back?
@@Ok-jf3nr yep it’s the front arch has a higher cut in fro the bigger wheels , the older f40 did not have this , it’s also a bmw design thing , look at the M3’s too they all do it
@@MotechPerformance Oh I see so the only way around it is to put adjustable springs on
@@Ok-jf3nr yep but then the sill’s of the car would be a little off so not sure it would work well , just is what it is I guess
It’s great to see you branching out to doing fords 🔥. In all honesty motech saved this car looks wow after motech magic.
@@BMWMAN-tb2jx we should re name it the rs turbo haha
@@MotechPerformance 😂😂😂
From the 1st few seconds looking at it from that angle in the unit it looks like a fiesta or focus 🤦🏻♂️ why have Bmw tried to replicate the Merc A class headlights , I know new shape bm’s are controversial with new styling that softens with time but come on 🙄
what wheel are those
@@cobyarthur7709 19” motech MW1 in carbon grey
Front is better rear was previously best angle now looks like a indistinguishable van
I get that , sure it will grow on us all..
@@MotechPerformance already has with your makeover
@@sugarsaint 💙
nothing help that car 😂
Now i suddenly think the f40 looks good🤣
IMHO Im not a fan of those 'under eye' canards... Make it look even more for the Asian market. But i again im an F40 owner so could just be bias.
@@blacksupreme3604 I don’t mind they but you can chop and change parts
Is it just me or he is not looking directly to the camera? It feels a little uncomfortable, IMO
Haha
cant see anything.. too dark.
Don’t skip to the end you can see us going over the parts on the car on the unit, lots of light there . Also today was a s##t day to film
KIa 🥴
@@9991083 no bmw Rio
Just don't understand why aswell as having questionable exterior design, BMW are unable to get the stance of the car correct from the factory like they used to. They look hideous, with massive arch gaps and ugly standard wheel choices, compare that to say an E39 MSport on 18" M parallels or E46 on MV2s. Merc and Audi are better in this respect.
@@ravington666 who knows as long as we can make it look better we are happy
@MotechPerformance Yes, good for you guys, but customers shouldn't need to pay thousands when they've purchased a brand new M Sport model just to get it to look how it supposed to from factory.
Eww.
yuk, awful looking car
Wait isn’t that a Ford Fiesta?? First BMW ripped off Toyota etc and now Ford. Wtf???
@@moa6324 yep times are changing
What do you mean ripped of Toyota? And get it right looks similar to a Focus not a Fiesta which isn’t even a bad thing in the hatchback segment.