TURNING MY STOLEN M140i INTO A BMW M2 

Could get some damaged m2 sideskirts and cut the end of inline with door and stick them both together! Frankenskirts

It’s nice seeing abused cars especially this one thats been stolen, stripped apart & left for dead given a second chance in life! Mat is the GOAT!

M2 rear quarters and rear definitely!! Or metal wide body

Engine cover off eBay could be the original one 😂

GET IN THERE MAT! Better to build a unicorn than rebuild the car. I wish I could subscribe twicefold and I'm watching this build closely so I don't miss a ticket this time round!!!

M2 rear quarters need to be grafted in now, no point in having just a wide front end.

Get some factory mud flaps for the front to cover the gap 😉

Go and see Dark Ghost Developments like Jamie from Officially Gassed with his RS5, they'll manufacturer custom side skirts to marry the M2 wings to the 140i body.

I’m sure you won’t get to reading this comment Mat, but your content is really a breath of fresh air. You get on with it, take risks, are humble whilst being engaging. I wish you all the best

I’m a simple guy, notification of Matt uploads come through, I press like and then watch the video 🙂 keep up the amazing work!!!! Pure RU-vid gold

Mat - Shame about the exhaust - but it saves you a job taking it off - because you would have changed it anyway 🤔🤣🤣🤣

13:28 "One of you guys sent me in the post. I'll put your instagram on the screen" -Does not place the instagram on it XD

Thats actually a super cool idea. likely one of the only M2 (style) hatchbacks

I think I'll enjoy the journey of this build over the Golf. Keep up the good work 💪🏼

Hi Matt about the airbag light. In the back under the boot near the battery there is a cable usually black. See if that cable it cut or broken. In the case of an accident it blows and in the case of a theft its usually cut by the theif and it causes the airbag light to turn on

Jheeze congratulations on 230k subscribers mat, I went back to your old bmw 1 series videos and you’ve come such a long way, you’re so much more comfortable speaking to the camera and you’re having fun with RU-vid, love to see it man 💪💪

He’s energy is like a british version of Stradman

100% do rear arches an rear bumper 140 will look sick 👌🏼👌🏼

I’m looking forward to seeing this build progress as I think there are some technical challenges ahead and it will be awesome to see how Matt comes up with solutions.

This looks wicked bro. The rear end would look really good with the wider arches. Also, I think a pearl white would look really nice if you was to wrap it.

Most exciting notification I’ve seen from you ❤️ cannot wait to stick this front end on mine soon, M2 rear conversion looks cracking also!

Looks amazing! This is why we love MA, always pushing the envelope and creating unique works of art that are not an eyesore!

I absolutely love your enthusiasm and energy! And very good job on the rebuilds!

Looking great , can’t wait to see the full build

Finallly a near 20 minute video! My only complaint about this channel is the videos ain’t long enough! Love this build so far.

Loving this build. Would be interesting to see what the wheels off the M4 would look like on the M140i??

I'd try setting the side skirts so they're evenly spaced between front and back, so leaving the same, very small gap at both ends. Then 3-D print a small extender that fits like a very short sleeve around each end, then probably use super glue to keep it there if it look ok. That close to the wheel well, such a small bit of matte black plastic shouldn't look too out of place.

Proud of you, brother! Doing an awesome job!

Coming together nicely! Can't wait to see the plans for this to evolve.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get the m2 comp wheels for this not some aftermarket ones

loving these projects. loving how you do most of it yourself!!!

Undertray stays on for the oil change, just undo the flap to reveal the sump bolt.

i'll deffo be buying a raffle ticket for this car once its all complete

Quality Video Mat, that Front end looks 👌🏻 Looking forward to seeing where you go with the rest of it

Loving the content Mat ❤️ can’t wait to see what this is gonna look like when it’s finished.

One of the best episodes- the enthusiasm and sheer " I dont know what I dont know" shines through - brillaint camera work and such a good story being told- well done. ANyone know why theyd have taken off a couple of flappy paddles? Surely not worth reselling are they ?!

Can’t wait to see this build finished😍

Tip Matt for the b58 charge coolers and radiators. Put a aluminium honey comb mesh behind the mesh grills of the front bumper. Really common for rock strikes and itll leak engine/charge cooler coolant.

You should document a detailing process for these salvaged cars as well Matt, would be a good episode for each car

I am in love with the m2 Front Damn that’s a beauty and colour is uniquely special too with gloss black accents

Awesome work, front end went on so easy.

Ah i cant wait to see the interior nice and cleaned! Cant wait for next video!!

Loving the finesse you been putting into your builds mate , Keep up the awesome vibez..

Thanks for the vid Matt, keep it coming!

100% the white-silver pearl-ish colour! It looks so good 😍

oh wow i was not expecting that!! fits so easily no major cuts and what note..

Keep doing what you're doing Matt! Love the channel and always look forward to your videos!

So excited for this M140i build 🔥👌🏻

Looks fantastic so far, good job

Going to look class! Defo go the the M2 style rear end. Might as well go all in! Keep up the good work.

Yes I love the m2 Front end colour think you should do the hole car that Colour. As for the back of the car so the m2 give your self a challenge your more then capable of achieving it!!

Looking so good!

I really like these builds, great content Matt!

That m2 kit on the m140i looks AMAZING!

Absolutley love the idea of a m2 hatch back mat! They look so sick. Saw one up for sale a few months back and nearly bought it!

Coming along nicely

The most commonly wanted “I can do that” car

Curious to see how you’ll handle the rear. Lovely project ⚡️.

I had that restraint system warning in my 2013 1 series. It was caused by a cigarette socket charger short circuiting the electrics and when I unplugged it the light went straight away. I'd recommend checking for any electrical issues 👍🏽

15:55 pop rivet used as pin punch to drive pin out! Like old school mechanic👍 now Matt!! Keep up the good work fella! Loving the content. Looking forward to how this one goes! Stay safe 💪

What a SICK series! Keep it up bro can't wait for more videos on this car

Mat is literally combining 2 of my favorite cars Its so crazy I love it

Mat, I'm absolutely obsessed with your channel. You are my favorite mechanic, I am watching you and learning thanks every time I'm on your channel. I own 2007 BMW 335I N54 with Dinan stage 2 tuning, and some other upgrades, I absolutely love it. I purchased this car brand new in 2006 and I sold it in 2010 to friend of mine who was afraid to drive it because of the power this car produce. He put only 12,000 miles over 12 years owning it. Three months ago I bought it back, the car is now 16 years old and have only 54,000 miles it was always garaged and it still like new condition. I'm trying to put some more upgrades and improvements. Watching you what you do with your cars make me want to do more and more to make my car look better and drive faster. With the work I did already the car have 450 hp and it's absolute pleasure to drive. I am 72 years old, originally from Poland and I live in US for 40 years. It's kind of funny when I watching your videos sometimes I have to rewind and listen second time, because of your British accent. Don't get me wrong I love it, and so far I understand every word you saying because English is my second language I have to pay attention. I am amazed, how the final result is always surprising. You are perfectionist, and I admire your attention to details. I am a Master Crystal Cutter, attention to details and perfection is in my blood, that's why I love what you do. By showing your mistakes and finding the solutions sometimes for very difficult problems makes me wanna tackle things I wouldn't do without watching your channel. Keep up the good work, everything you do it's very educational for all car enthusiast. I wish you all the best! 🌎

Mat, this channel just gets better and better 🙌🏼

looks great! for the side skirts cut them at an angle parallel to the end about 3 inches in from the end then put in a 15mm wide strip of carbon or some contrast coloured plastic to extend it to length? just an idea 🤷🏻‍♂️

Another quality upload Matt! Keep up the hard work 💪

You need to go all out with the colour with such an angular front end. You could even have reflective tape on the lines with a crazy colour wrap, it could look so unique.

That is so sick that m2 front, can't wait for the finished product

Best channel for quality content on RU-vid 🤘

Love the fact that the video was nearly 20min Matt👍🏻 Smashing it as always💯🤯

That is a realy nice project! great work, looks dope !

Looks way better, well done chap great video. 👍

Can't wait for the next vid of his honestly

Another great vid Mat. What a difference putting on the M2 front end makes to M140i 👍👍

It’s the m2 body kit and Halfords aldi alloys for me 🤣

Cut extend and fill is the way to go 👍🏼

Excellent progress Mat nice 👍

Couldn’t Liberty Walk sought you something special out for rear wheel arches to make it wider to match front👍🏻

Good idea! Can’t wait

Great job Matt you seem to be working a lot quicker

Good stuff thanks for posting

10/10 front end this ones gonna be special ‼️

wow! Matt that front end looks awesome 👌very impressed mate keep it up

Absolutely loved the m2 competition front end idea,the car looks alot more aggressive ,for the side skirts you could maybe get aftermarket carbon side skirts

Splice a M2 side-skirt onto the 140 skirt where the front door meets the wing and cover with carbon fibre wrap, along with the mirrors 👍

Looks so good, interested to see the solution for the rear end as its kinda hammerhead shark-esque at the moment 😄 ...and anyone else lean away from the screen for the post airbag fit start up? 😄

Nice vid bro wish they all came out the factory like that. Keep up the good work

Yes!!! So psyched about this mod I hate the front end of the 1 series but the m2 front end is my favorite bmw

How have I only just stumbled across this account. Literally doing my dream job and all those skills 😳 love your work man

Best car RU-vid channel goin if you ask me. Rate the way you always do your own thing

Nice one Mat. Thanks. 👍

Loving the content Mat

loving the white with black

Absolutely love all your vids mate

Love the colour of the M2 front end

Crazy to think the M2 front end just fits on perfectly to the M1, front end looks insane such a good modification

Love it Matt keep up the good work.

And we appreciate you filming all the way up to the end😆

I’ve been out of this channel for months and now this guy is doing my dream project 😮

One of the most likeable guys on RU-vid love your content mate