Claims its an uprated part yet it has some feeble l brackets on the mounting part which will be as effective as a chocolate fire guard. The 240i one would do a better job
Always informative Luke,and I like that, I see you got some haters of your wrap,but truth most don't know the history behind,in 1975 whilst at school bmw had the 30 litre csl with this art work, and you bring back the memories of that with each time I see it,it's personal to you but I actually love it for not being part of the flock,well done you.
We just don't get that vehicle in the United States unfortunately I want that so bad that one but we don't have it, what I've settled for is the x1 335i 2013, I'm going to configure it somewhat like you've done to that 140i
Agree. I also think nothing wrong with the wheels - work well particularly with the black accents on the car (and I’m not a fan of black wheels.) Maybe concentrate elsewhere like ARB (if not already done) and defo some proper M competition seats.
Personally I’d have gone for the OEM underbody brace (M240) as I don’t see a technical advantage of this aftermarket brace Aftermarket most likely a lot heavier but most likely not more effective
@@philiphawkins4684 well the brace is designed to transfer (or limit) tension stress only and no bending stress. Can’t see any weak behavior/resistance under tension stress of the OEM brace tbh. If there would be bending stress the aftermarket brace might or will be more stiff, it there shouldn’t be any bending forces
I have read a few times that the rear brace comes standard on the 3 door M140 but having just had one fitted to my 3 door model l can say that it isn’t standard (l have also read that they are listed as a standard part on the 3 door) bit of a mystery but hey ho ! The brace can be had for approximately £150 (genuine BM part) l enquired with Bowker BMW Blackburn - how much all in part and fitting in November 2022 - £380 YES THATS CORRECT £380 😳😳😳😳 !! THAT IS £330 TO FIT A GENUINE BMW PART THAT DIY ENTHUSIASTS ARE FITTING IN LESS THAN AN HOUR !!!! I had the brace and rear subframe bushes (4) fitted at CVM Fulwood Preston for £132 - the guys there are great 👍
Anyone has any ideas where can I get my steering car wrapped exactly like Luke’s? Don’t mind travelling at all! I absolutely adore this Alcantara steering wheel but seems like can’t find any places that do it..
Just buy an M2. It’s several leagues above the 140 in terms of the drive. You’ll never get the outlay back on resale and trust me it will still never drive like an M2
