BMW M140i : tyre choices and my NEW CAR! 😎

Seriously, it is. Really. 👍
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[@simonnelson7770]

Why would you want to heel and toe in that 😂

[@MarkCup70]

Why wouldn't you? Rev matching is something you SHOULD do in any manual car!

[@simonnelson7770]

MarkCup70 it's not necessary in every manual car and hasn't been since synchro mesh gear boxes were introduced. If your pushing on in a fast car on a track, then yes maybe, on a trip to uni then honestly why would you?

[@MarkCup70]

I get it now, you're confusing double declutching with simple rev matching, the two things achieve completely different things. Double declutching matches the rotational speeds of the input and output shafts within a gearbox so that the gears mesh without crunching. Rev matching aims to match the rotational speeds of the flywheel and the gearbox input shaft. Agreed completely that synchro 'boxes mean double declutching isn't needed for most modern cars. Rev matching is ALWAYS beneficial though, it limits wear and strain on the drivetrain and clutch and removes uncontrolled weight transfer which can unbalance the car when down shifting.

[@simonnelson7770]

MarkCup70 I'm not confusing the two things I'm simply saying that there's no need to drive your daughters tiny little car like your on a race track, you really don't need to heel and toe a city car. The synchro mesh will allow you to change down in normal driving circumstances, however if your driving it on a track and changing down hard then heel and toe would help. I'm guessing though that your daughter won't be using it for that so I stick to my point of suggesting this is pointless but thanks for copying and pasting information on double de clutching👍

[@MarkCup70]

Double declutching helps you select a gear, that's what a synchromesh does, it helps the gear engage nothing more. Rev matching is about driving the car smoothly...hence why you should ALWAYS do it! If you can't grasp that or accept that you're completely wrong, so be it, you go off and revel in your ignorance and be happy. Thanks for the compliment by the way, not one word of what I wrote was copied from anywhere...it's simply something I know because I have a basic understanding of how a car's drivetrain works from learning how to drive a car properly, which includes rev matching every downshift.

[@richierich9761]

Bought my son a Citroen C1 to learn to drive and 3 years on he still has it . I drive it from time to time and it's really refreshing stepping down from a power ful car to one of these for a while.

[@simonhaycocks]

My son started his driving career in a 1.0 3 cylinder VW UP! Great little car and the 3 cylinder sounds are great. He was always moaning about the lack of power but i found it fun trying to get the most out of it. As you said, it teaches you to be smooth and how important momentum is. Plan ahead and keep it rolling!

[@mr.airgun6921]

I always used to say similar to kids that’d come up to me when I was in my GTR’s or evos.. It’d be “ah I wish I had one” but just enjoy what you’ve got, everyone is reaching for ‘better’ but often the best motoring memories are of your first cars.

[@MarkCup70]

I genuinely miss my first car, a Triumph Toledo. 50 bhp, remould tyres, zero rear damping, overtseer EVERYWHERE. Loved that thing.

[@freddiejones4598]

I think most people agree that Michelin pilot s4 are the best tyres for a rear wheel drive car. Never seen a bad review on them. I've seen several automotive youtubers say they cometely transformed their cars.

[@ShalomBrother]

When I take my 500bhp S4 in for service/repairs/upgrades they have 1.0 turbo Seat Ibiza courtesy cars. I’ve not had as much fun in a car in years as I do in them things. I’d forgotten the fun of a fwd hatch on the limit through the corners and the way you have to wring the things neck to make progress is adictive. I can’t stop looking at 500 Abarths now to use for a bit of fun.

[@celtos255]

I always enjoy using my partner's abarth 500! They have alot of character

[@MarkCup70]

The 500, especially the Abarth, that's something I'd love to get some time in!

[@98JamesNixon]

The 107 was also my first car. I remember stalling it so many times as the clutch was incredibly high (and maybe on its last legs haha). Not bad cars but when I moved onto a new Fiesta it was night and day! Good first cars though

[@graemewhitehead6233]

Great cars those Peugeot 107. We ran one for 8 years. Watch for water ingress around rear lights (inc brake light) and bumper vents. Tapping noises from cold is piston slap (common, and not really a problem). Exhausts Rot around the rear mounts, cheap easy fix. Very cheap & easy to maintain yourself though! Clutches are also a common problem, but cheap enough to replace. Engine is derived from Daihatsu (Toyota), and generally strong, but do wear if driven hard - ours started using oil at 40,000 miles and had to move up a grade to 5w40.

[@MarkCup70]

Water leaks are all sorted and the clutch has been adjusted. Seeing as most things cost a max of £60 to fix, I'm just enjoying bouncing it it off its limiter for now!

[@maxday8487]

Great video I was given a Renult Megan 1.6 vvt for free it only had 115hp but it was some of the most fun driving I’ve ever had I know that sound really silly and the two or 3 week I kept it I picked the key up for that over my bmw e46 330ci manual wow u could drive flat out every where never braking any speed limits 🤫, in the the end it all added up to a lots of fun

[@bllxy8226]

Driving a slow car fast is always fun!

[@MarkCup70]

It is! I had an Ignis Sport for a while, a genuine homologation little rally car running 105 bhp and weighing 900kgs. That was great fun to drive, flat out, everywhere.

[@m140i_james]

I can relate. Every now and again I will leave the M410i on the drive and take out my partner's VW UP! And the thing is a laugh. For such a small car it really is nippy around town and you can throw it about. Does make a nice change from my 140i. However when there's a long piece of straight road I know which i'd rather be in :)

[@Trophy_R]

I must also be inane, both my daughters have an Adam 1.2 and a 1.4 seat Ibiza, the Ibiza has the best gear box ever, love the little things , great video mark keep them coming

[@keithw4920]

Fully understand your thoughts. I occasionally jump from my S4/140i type cars into lowest cost category rental manual lightweight cars on my travels and they give so much fun in their own honest way.

[@nathanmercer4652]

Recently went to PS4’s on my m140 and didn’t like them at all for the first few weeks, the car felt all over the place and only really settled down after 6 or 700 miles. Just be aware.. On another note I also enjoyed your 107 mini review as I’m in exactly the same position, looking for a car for my daughter to learn to drive in. Just need to get the Fiat 500 idea out of her head now!

[@MarkCup70]

I got the 500 out of her head pretty early on!!! LOL

[@650kfit5]

I'm literally looking st getting a 107 for my work house, 60 mile round journey, they're great on fuel and insurance, pick up a decent one for £1-£1,500 :D

[@nicopjkatsburg]

Clutch for the 107 is most likely just out of adjustment. You can turn a knob and adjust it.

[@MarkCup70]

Thanks Nico. I've discovered this and it's been adjusted....and made quite a difference.

[@step0601]

Still on the standard Mich Pilot SS on my M140i, a good all round tyre however the other day whilst entering a M-way slip road off a roundabout (in sport+) I accelerated to get up to 70 and completely lost control, proper tank slapper. Shook me up a fair bit. Luckily it was late and no one else on the road. Possibly nothing to do with the tyres, still 4mm tread on rear. I admit my talents pretty much cease when it comes to oversteer, maybe I need a training course!

[@jamesbaggaley1460]

Love this. Reminds me of something Chris Harris said on Joe Rogan's podcast. If you're a true petrol head, you can find joy in any car.

[@MarkCup70]

This is it. Any car. Just DRIVE it!

[@boomerang2]

Refreshingly different vlog! Was not expecting that!

[@DjNikGnashers]

M140i engine in the 107, sorted !

[@MarkCup70]

😂😂😂 That would be a thing!

[@loOAL3XOoI]

hey Mark new subscriber here, really enjoying your videos. Is there any chance of you doing a video about newbies considering joining the track. What they need to learn and go through. Tyre, brake check, insurance and ect. Show us more drifts in the m140!

[@MarkCup70]

I'm far from an expert but I might consider something video wise in the future 👍

[@marksmith3469]

How much is the insurance for you and your daughter I am going to be in the same boat in a few years

[@MarkCup70]

Circa £300 for her on a provisional license. Of course that will all change once she's passed her test.

[@robtaylor4462]

My sister had similar citroen c1. The c1 107 and aygo all have the 1.0 3 cylinder Toyota engine and box. Serviced right they buzz along. As for clutches they dont last however our garage fitted the yaris clutch which is bigger. Its lasted well and is much better

[@luukvandenakker241]

Rob Taylor clutch should be adjusted every service, if done, they’ll last very long.

[@MarkCup70]

I adjusted the clutch last weekend and it's made quite a difference. I'll keep on top of it from now on.

[@powellj27]

Hello Mark, nice to see another video. I though for a few minutes you had gone for the new fiesta st 😂 so, as you tend to be driving it more, is your daughter going to have the m140i? 🤔

[@cooperSpartan117]

Why not go for the good years, that way you've tried all 3 and know which one you'd prefer from then on. Yeah it means potentially wasting money on tyres you don't like but could also mean finding a new favourite set of tyres

[@pawilson1978]

Future video title "Goodwood, the eagle has landed".

[@craigyoungman3585]

I’ve got an aygo be careful when the back spins I went across a roundabout spinning the skinny tyres didn’t help haha new rear beam all fine everything’s so cheap

[@MarkCup70]

The skinny tyres are GREAT! It moves, a LOT. Love it!

[@ShogunsDojo]

I like the new car. With all the induction noise and how 3 cylinders have a similar sound to six cylinders, I must admit it sounds better than my 230i 😅

[@MarkCup70]

It does sound good , like half a 911 😂

[@mattwade8728]

What cameras are you using for dashcam?

[@gerrym4377]

Looks like a great choice for the purpose! I bet the build quality and reliability are better than your RS too 🤣

[@anders949494]

remember to check the oil regally on that 3 cyl, they can burn oil

[@davespooney8472]

Haa great vid 👍 a friend in the trade lent me this goofy looking Korean made 3 cylinder town car. Can’t for the life of me remember the model but it had that Porsche air cooled almost whine from the engine above 4K. Revved to the moon too (no tacho) Didn’t handle unfortunately, but the screaming 3 pot was enough to see me in the driving seat when my car was a V6 156. Edit, may have been a Daihatsu Sirion from the late 90’s?

[@richardsedorski1206]

Good vid used to have a VW UP good fun.

[@daveyb89]

If you love the noise now wait until the inevitable happens and the rear silencer snaps off 😂🙈

[@MarkCup70]

I'm waiting for that, it won't be long I'm sure 🤣

[@chrisbaxter5041]

Funny enough some of the best drives I had was in a old mk5 1.4 Fiesta use to do 150 mile commute at night all on B roads it took so much abuse

[@NickG24]

Great video Mark! It’s mad that the sound a bit like a 911 🤣 had a 1.0 fiesta turbo the other day when Mustang was in for a service - sounded great, so much more character than the 4 pot. It actually felt to me not special. Ironically I nearly got stopped by an unmarked police car on the way to work in it but that’s another story! Got me thinking the new Fiesta ST would be nice as it’s a lot more grown up inside now. I don’t think you’ve gone mad here, I find myself grabbing the keys for my wife’s Fiat 500 more and more. I try to set a monetary limit in the fuel I use every month and it’s spread between our transit custom camper, the Mustang and the Fiat, so more often than not the Mustang ends up sat on the drive for the last week of the month with enough left to get to the petrol station! I love the little Fiat, it’s the same power as your 107 but a 1.2 8v so doesn’t want to rev. It’s strange going from a fast rear wheel drive car to these things, feels like there so much time to think before a corner, then realise all you need to do is keep your foot down and steer! They’re great fun apart from people thinking it won’t hurt if they pull out in front of you - even pedestrians aren’t scared of them 😂

[@MarkCup70]

I've got to admit the 3 cylinder thing has got me searching the classifieds for STs 😮

[@NickG24]

MarkCup70 loved them ever since my mum had a Suzuki Cappuccino when I was a teenager, then I got a Daihatsu Charade GTti, also had a Smart Roadster at some point too! Brilliant little engines.

[@danielb9303]

Will you be replacing the bmw ? Gtr ?

[@MarkCup70]

Nope. The M140i's staying put for a good while yet.

[@blackflagpirate3444]

Reminds me of my 1.9 GTI hatchback days in the 90s 😍🏎💨

[@alexb2612]

Please don't put the great 1.9 GTi in with this. Just don't do it.

[@blackflagpirate3444]

Alex B 😂

[@darrenlomax1283]

Get yourself an E46 manual, my Mrs' 325i is awesome in the mid range

[@davidwilkins2368]

I really liked the Pilot Super Sports on my 140i.

[@15october91]

They are fun cheap cars.

[@nickcool888]

That black mkv gti that pulled out in the roundabout was the ultimate clown lol.

[@MarkCup70]

There was another at 6:48. No one expects at 107/C1/Aygo to be driven properly!

[@Bikemad24]

For a second I thought you were in your bmw getting roasted by that merc! Especially as it was bouncing of the limiter

[@MarkCup70]

😂😂😂

[@chriselse515]

Was my mrs 1st car really reliable car never needed anything in the 4 years she had it apart from service. Great at turnouts to😁

[@robinhosleftfoot]

2:37 is that the engine management light?

[@MarkCup70]

Nope, that's the headlight 'light'.

[@robinhosleftfoot]

@@MarkCup70 🤦‍♂️ Whoops

[@pauldewar626]

I don’t get it. The seating position is awful, the steering is terrible, the gearbox is woeful, it has next to no power and is likely to fold up in an accident; “what’s not to like?”

[@MarkCup70]

Woeful gearbox (which does its job) and lack of power. Yes, I said those things. I did not say the seating position was awful nor did I say the steering was terrible...you've just made that up! Pay more attention next time...

[@superchipsaustralia5145]

It is well know that the M140i burns through tyres, ALL tyres. I have had 30,000 Km plus on PS91 on a highly tuned quattro driven hard. I think its more of a M140i issue than a kumho issue.

[@stiggyness1976]

Call me pedantic, but why when driving on the public road would you have your traction control switched off?. Yes I know you have a LSD, but you aren't on the track and so shouldn't safety be higher on the priority list?.

[@MarkCup70]

Why not turn it off? Unless you do you're never truly driving the car nor understanding how it behaves should you break traction.

[@stiggyness1976]

@@MarkCup70 Yeah I understand that, fine on a track, not so great on the public roads. The whole point of such systems is to prevent "breaking traction" so it keeps you safe and other members of the public safe. I.e. so you don't oversteer into some unsuspecting member of the public. Like I said fine and great on the track, that's what a track is for!.

[@paulaspinall7596]

My Son has a Chevrolet Spark here in the states Mark, I know exactly what you mean, a car you can actually max out without being stupid.

[@MarkCup70]

Exactly. There's so much fun to be had from driving a car on it's door mirrors LOL

[@clarkeynjc]

Must be impressive, if its keeping you out of your 140i

[@michaelhesford5191]

I’d keep the new car and give your daughter the bmw 🤪

[@MarkCup70]

That wouldn't end well Michael!

[@IamJackPot]

haha mate you've gotta be kidding me. Cracking me the fuck up with some of the things coming out your mouth during this video.

[@MarkCup70]

I'm glad I could brighten up your otherwise dull day.

[@stephenthomas5737]

Driving a car like that with so little power hard which appears to be happening is a recipe for disaster. I have always found low powered cars are dangerous to push on in. Its a second car/shopping car. Cars in this class are just not up to pushing too hard. They are as intended a first young drivers car. You cant feel safe going for bum clenching overtakes.

[@MarkCup70]

If it's safe to use, why not use it? Why do you think it's not safe???

[@peterclayton4385]

Turbo 107 with that gearbox... LOL

[@MarkCup70]

😂😂😂

[@ADRIANW78]

Good on you for teaching your daughter to drive a manual Mark 👍

[@TheShinyShow]

Not really an admirable thing, it's just the default option. Plus you want a normal licence not one restricted to less common cars

[@nicopjkatsburg]

The auto is the odd one out in Europe

[@ADRIANW78]

@@TheShinyShow well mate. Autos are the norm where I am mate and not many kids get taught to drive a manual so fuk you

[@Trophy_R]

I hope there’s no black box on it mate 😂

[@26Tackle.reviews]

come on dude!

[@Mr330d]

Go on please fit an induction kit

[@MarkCup70]

Nope. I'm no modifier. Unless BMW make it for the car, I'll not be fitting it.

[@Mr330d]

MarkCup70 Oh I meant the 107 ;p

[@MarkCup70]

🤣🤣🤣 when my girls are done with it I probably will!

[@Lucas-ck1po]

✌🏻

[@alasdairboyd7299]

So are you teaching your daughter to drive or DRIVE?

[@MarkCup70]

Neither for now. Her instructor's teaching her how to pass the driving test and I'm simply letting her practice in the 107. Once she's passed her test, then I'll start teaching her how to DRIVE 😃

[@k20aa]

pug would be better with red interior

[@MarkCup70]

Boom. Knowsit.

[@MichaelWareFitnes]

I’m a Ware

[@garage2roomessexgarageconv858]

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[@MarkCup70]

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[@MarkCup70]

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[@garage2roomessexgarageconv858]

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[@MarkCup70]

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[@jimmyjt16]

Bouncing your daughter new car off the limiter lol. Let's hope she doesn't watch your videos.

[@MarkCup70]

The limiter's there to protect the engine, using it does no harm at all!