How I Made My BMW M140i Even Better - The Performance Mods You Need!

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Күн бұрын

A lot of you have been asking in the comments for a breakdown of the performance mods on my M140i, so here it is! If you’re considering similar upgrades or just curious about the changes.
I forgot to mention that I also put Bilstein B8 Dampers on the M140i after I put the Motech springs and spacers on. They really improved the ride and made the car feel much more controlled over the bumps and smoothened the ride significantly. I highly recommend this modification if you’re considering upgrading the M140i!
Thank you for watching! If you enjoyed the video, a like would be much appreciated. And if you have any questions about the modifications I’ve made, feel free to drop a comment-I’ll do my best to respond!
- Road Reg

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@b58f21 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the adding the part about the bilsteins in, guess those will be my next even though I have adaptive!

@goathlandstation-oogauge-e.l.r 27 күн бұрын

Nice video Reg. I even noticed local roads to me. I’ll have to keep an eye out for you. Totally agree with the lowered car on stock shocks. Mine is very crashy. B8’s are definitely on my shopping list. I’ve hit the sub button, and eagerly await the next instalment.

@ChrisBrown- Ай бұрын

Great honest video Reg👍, got the underbody brace and the bilstein’s with eibach springs. Car feels great. Was considering the Remus cat back but don’t want to much noise. So after this video I’m considering just the Remus back box

@roadreg1820 Ай бұрын

Thanks Chris, appreciate that. Yeah, great shout on just the back box. It will still sound great and be a noticeable improvement on stock without drawing too much attention to your car!

@deanoearly8817 Ай бұрын

Nice video Reg with the Bilstein B8 addon 😁👍... I also can highly recommend the PS5's regarding their performance in wet and dry conditions, cos I have them on my M140i 😁👌 Regarding your morning coldstart. If you press the accelerator very slightly after starting the car it cuts the noise in half, and is exactly what I do every time I start the car up where I live 😁😉 Takes a bit of practice to get it right but it does 100% work 👍

@roadreg1820 Ай бұрын

Thanks Dean. Yes you’re right about that. I actually do that but not when the engine is stone cold in the morning. Usually I’ll do that when people are around and I’m trying to go somewhere without drawing too much attention to myself 🤣

@deanoearly8817 Ай бұрын

@@roadreg1820 Ideally I wouldn't do the coldstart trick on a stone cold engine but I've got no choice re my 35 neighbours on the complex where I live, and it's what made them finally except me😉😂

@Professor-Scientist Ай бұрын

great vid, subbed especially for the PS5s, I love them

@roadreg1820 Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@NicholasManitaras Ай бұрын

You don't know what your missing not getting the wavetrac it's a total game changer. Can't hear it at all it still works with one wheel off the ground ALL conditions including snow and ice on the right tires doesn't really need servicing like anything clutch based. Skip the Michelin's and go for the continental sport contact 7 ideal tyre better everywhere than the MPS4S and spl parts front and rear and an aggressive alignment with stock adaptive dampers 👌🏻 Only thing holding it back is the stock adaptives they just can't handle the additional load from hugely more grip. I would save your pennies and go for tractive suspension if your planning to keep the car very long term

@wobs5 Ай бұрын

Blimey, nearly exactly same as me!! Transforms the car to a keeper.

@Yhyujss 16 күн бұрын

Yes, the M140i ppl Nice video I don’t think this car needs front strut brace or under body brace just fit some H&R anti-roll bars 28mm front 20mm back With LSD and upgraded suspension and you’ve got a little weapon on your hands.

@ian.M440 Ай бұрын

Nice vid as always

@nallanw4329 Ай бұрын

Just about to fit some ST-XA dampers on my 140. Can’t wait to be rid of the adaptive suspension which I really don’t rate 😅 Nice summary video Reg!

@roadreg1820 Ай бұрын

Very nice! Thanks for watching 😃

@shaneevans774 Ай бұрын

@@nallanw4329 thought the adaptive was better than the non adaptive msport suspension?

@nallanw4329 Ай бұрын

@@shaneevans774 perhaps - I’ve never driven one with passive for a comparison. My car feels similar to how Reg describes his over bumps. Maybe slightly better.

@shaneevans774 Ай бұрын

@nallanw4329 I like the passive suspension in mine. I had fiesta st before this on stock suspension felt like my bones were breaking over bumps.

@jonscoupe Ай бұрын

Excellent mods. Do you, or any of your subscribers, know of any M Lite car meets? Would be great to meet up with other owners to chat about tuning options etc Maybe coffee on a Sunday morning somewhere at a nice venue in the uk. Cheers, Jon.

@nallanw4329 Ай бұрын

I second this, although am down in Dorset!

@roadreg1820 Ай бұрын

@@jonscoupe Perhaps that’s something I could arrange soon. Would be nice to meet fellow subscribers. Watch this space !

@NicholasManitaras Ай бұрын

Ultimate BMW

@fizywig Ай бұрын

I have a stock M140i recently purchased used. They came with run flats. I've driven an M5 before so am familiar with harsh ride quality of an M car. The m140i feels harsher ride. Would changing run flats to a michelin pilot sport 5s alleviate some of this harshness?

@roadreg1820 26 күн бұрын

Yes absolutely !

@legendgalaxy Ай бұрын

Thinking about the B8's but I have adaptive suspension which feels bad to remove. Have you considered M4 LCA? Also surprised you haven't down the powerflex or MMX bushes for subframe and diff

@marveysingh9592 Ай бұрын

I’ve just done the B8’s with the M4 LCAs and got rid of the adaptive. I have the M Performance LSD and powerflex subframe and diff inserts. Car feels amazing. I’m glad I did the B8’s as they are more refined at dealing with bumps than adaptive ever was and, the LCAs compliment nicely with better turn it, less steering input and a heavier steering (which I like). Wish I did the B8’s 2 years ago rather than a maxton bodykit all the way round but we live and learn. Cars solid now and is a real pleasure to push in a straight line and in the bends. I find myself less bothered about straight line now and more corners given the M4 LCAs. Being stage 2+ as well it’s a real joy and when I do hit triple digits (on the autobahn lol) it is way more stable with the B8’s than adaptive ever was. It’s slightly firmer at lower speeds but it doesn’t crash and feel like it’s sunk in potholes like adaptive did.

@legendgalaxy Ай бұрын

@marveysingh9592 nice what I expected. Only reservation is removing the adaptive. Just got a quote for over 2k for the suspension, inserts and LCA fitted. Damn!

@marveysingh9592 Ай бұрын

@ from who? It sounds about right. I paid £1700 for B8’s, fitted, adaptive coded out, M4 LCAs fitted, alignment done. My adaptive suspension has been removed for around a month now no issues

@legendgalaxy Ай бұрын

@@marveysingh9592 performance M, seems a bit high to me it was circa £750 on labour, for 1 days work if that

@marveysingh9592 Ай бұрын

@ yeah same place that did mine. They are expensive but the quality of work is good. See if there are any Black Friday deals. Their labour should include alignment though which is crucial.

@fizywig Ай бұрын

Is 21k for a 2018 m140i with 27k mikes from BMW main Dealer with 1 year warranty a goid price? Only extra otion is a 560£ paint

@roadreg1820 Ай бұрын

@@fizywig I would say 20 is a good deal. The mileage is awesome but it has 1 option. Try for 20, then you got a bargain.

@kbdocherty6515 Ай бұрын

Thanks Reg, good video. Yeh defo agree with the PS5's. PS. Apple Car Play Full screen? Coding required? Thanks.

@roadreg1820 Ай бұрын

Thank you. Yeah fantastic tyre! RE: CarPlay kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnrMfKd-gL56npIsi=4EoxKA-n9TZuDThx

@legendgalaxy Ай бұрын

Also not tuned still? Mate you have to do it. I've done them all 1, 2 and 2+. 2+ the car just generally drives much better all round when low speeds I have sports cat and the Remus race exhaust it's completely fine with cold start off

@roadreg1820 Ай бұрын

@@legendgalaxy I think it’s time to delete that. I wouldn’t mind a sports cat one day, but my Gosh it wouldn’t be subtle anymore 😆

@ScottPC Ай бұрын

How old are you? I’m 26 and having the same Exhaust take back haha. Very noisy but still makes me smile in tunnels!

@roadreg1820 Ай бұрын

Older than you by a bit ! Yup, it always puts a smile on on my face when I hear the ZF farts or the brum/pop when I lift off the gas after a hard pull!