R44 and literally every other aftermarket car company in the UK uses imported fake carbon from China, which you can buy on Ebay/Ali-baba for a fraction of the cost. Why do you think it's so cheap lol? There's a select few companies that make their own genuine carbon fibre parts that its priced accordingly, do you think a £40 fin is actually made from carbon fibre? Give it 13 months and the 'carbon' parts will start to fall apart and when you go back to the company you bought it from looking to get a replacement under warranty, you'll be greeted with 'sorry sir our warranties only cover 12 months'. What a stupid video and shame on you for saying you bought those parts. They were given to you by R44 in exchange for this promotional video, which is a sponsorship or product endorsement.
One suggestion, if I may: When you are using the tools to remove bits from the M2 (like those carbon fiber M2 badge deals), put some blue painters tape around the outside of the existing, to add a layer of protection to the paint or PPF, to reduce potential scrape, scratches, etc.
Sorry I'll be the negative commentator, these products are pretty much identical to those you'll find on fleabay & other cheap copy websites!! if you notice the side decals (shown fitted) these products use a plastic body with a carbon (or imitation carbon external finish)at a very high price tag. even in some product details it states such... the bonnet for said car again, carbon.. however like most cheap "buy me & your a fool" their carbon bonnet is fibreglass bodied with a carbon exterior, another-words its heavy & cheap with a high price tag £1.5K these products are cheapo items only with a stupidly UK high price tag for what your buying, shark fin aerial cover £40 for a plastic item that looks like carbon fibre, not being funny but having purchased raw materials & making my own carbon items (100% carbon fibre items) those are fake beyond words & not worth the money... also if you notice the thickness of say said rear spoiler "notice the beefy thickness" its a plastic base, mirror covers plastic base, aerial cover plastic base.. its all incredibly cheap items.. honestly I'd not waste my time. honestly making my own items, you cant make anything whilst using carbon fibre & genuinely selling them at such prices "if the products we're as described 100% carbon fibre/carbon products" cost would sky rocket due to manufacturing products required to make said parts. cut any of these products that are sealed up & you'll see its plastic/fibreglass bodied OR smaller items are simply plastic bodied with imitation carbon facia (as you find products from china)
@@wizzywig8217 I've just had a quick google at aliexpress & it only confirms what I've written above!! cheap items best to avoid like the plague.... especially with the prices of the parts demonstrated in the upload (OR any other items they sell, for that matter) they are cheapo Chinese copied items, aimed for the stupid. if you want a quality check!! a 100% carbon fibre product "professionally made & finished" you don't get a ripple effect in the clear coat/resin finish. if you look over some swiping shots of those products you see exactly that.. also you see the plastic body within the aerial product. I know PR does some good, but my god doing PR for such companies should be left alone..
A lot of these sort of resellers do dropshopping from their websites. So parts come directly from China. It’s all carbon fibre style/look - but it’s false advertising and lawyers will soon be after these companies. Same thing happen to Noor - the guy with that red m140i. He got found out big time.
Mini JCW I reckon Paul will post a video soon where he removes all these parts and goes to another major retailer to get genuine m performance or fully genuine carbon parts installed
Mini JCW yeh :/ times have changed. I’d have thought big companies (with proper workshops and years of experience) would be offering this guy free stuff. Not just ebay resellers 🤦🏻♂️
Be careful when it comes to the wing mirror caps. When it comes to removing the mirrors glass, there is a chance that you’ll break the mirrors glass, especially when it’s cold. I still have to film the process lol
You should consider the m performance steering wheel, I just installed on my M3 and it added so much to the driving experience, even in daily driving conditions it feels and looks so good and you touch and see it all the time you are driving.
Wow the UA-cam comments section takes no prisoners! You don’t need me to tell you this is not the way forward for the channel. You’re sharp enough to know the bits they gave you weren’t the best in terms of quality and you should have steered clear after unboxing... However, we all make mistakes and I know you read the comments and take in the feedback, both good and bad because you once did a fitness series which you canned after one episode because your followers made it clear they didn’t like it. I’ve been a SOL supporter from way before you had your V8 R8 and will continue to watch the content despite the odd “blip”. It must be hard reading hate comments from jealous (and sometimes deranged!) individuals which I guess comes with the job as a public figure. Hang in there! You’re doing a brilliant job overall - just stick to what you know. Remember for every negative comment there are hundreds of positive supporters out there that want you to do well 👍🏻 p.s. You’re welcome to review my Evolve tuned F10 M5 anytime!
Sorry - All this video has done is show how much of a scam R44 performance parts are. You’ve just shown us how they are poor quality, poor fitting and not real solid carbon fibre. That’s what you just showed us lol. A bit embarrassing mate I feel a bit let down by this content :/
Or he really is not knowing any better,and someone has him convinced that it is 100 % real(a good con artist could sell you his own grandma,without you even knowing it until it is to late).
Why would you put such cheap mods on a really expensive car? Surely if you wanted to keep the value of the car as best you can, you would put much better parts on it!
After having some factory BMW carbon pieces on my 2021 M2 (rear spoiler and M performance exhaust with carbon tips) I'm a little nervous about buying cheaper aftermarket pieces and your video reinforces my feelings.
I'm sorry but "DIY MODS" 😂😂😂😂, it amazes me every time how many car people out there who are mechanically or hands on inept, I mean, seriously, looks likem some Chinese stuff eBay that has been stuck on with that type which will,last for about 4 weeks. Try doing some proper mods first Paul before doing cheap looking crap
Jesus. Get rid of that shit. I'm not one to post negative/hate comments but i had to say something here. And saying you might have the 'most heavily modified M2C' in the UK? You have to be joking. M2 Comp is a great car, don't ruin it with cheap, tacky stick-on shit, even if it's free.
Disappointed this channel never took off big time, Paul is THE OG of the car space. (Constructive criticism but maybe avoid making vids on ‘cheap DIY mods’ cause it doesn’t go well when every other channel is doing the same take.
If I want proper parts for your bm go to the m performance catalogue and pay up other wise buy cheap like most of us do and be happy with it as that’s all we can afford 👌👍
Couldn't agree more with Mal P. This guy (SOL) has just washed his reputation down the toilet in a very big way. Why would you put cheap c**p on a lovely M2. Ohh wait - is it for marketing and selling reasons to make a few quid for him??. SOL - you should be ashamed of yourself for even making a video and posting it to the public thinking this is cool. You ain't - Grow up MAN.
M2 s are fantastic cars but encouraging modifications like this is devaluing their reputation and values. Crashing into eBay is fine on a 1998 Corsa but not on a thoroughly engaging drivers car like an M2. Might be worth considering holding your hands up and either reverting to standard or sourcing some quality engineered products that look like they were made to fit. Im sure folk would respect you for this. Sorry to be negative but, in my opinion, no good comes from stuff like this.
Side badges look an awful fit. Antenna cover is pointless and when the sun is on it will melt the glues strips. Boot spoiler looked decent and fitted ok. Not a fan though. Also the R44 M2 looked awful in that forged carbon. Worst part is the side badges are £255 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻
Well they're certainly cheap... They are just crappy plastic mods from China. Are you intentionally trying to kill your channel? DO SOMETHING INTERESTING. Drive the Lambo, go on a trip, hell even do some honest DIY servicing on the driveway your M2 - show us how you can easily do a better job than an uncaring dealer - that would be a fun watch.
I hope this was a paid promotion which went wrong Paul! The Lambo restoration project was interesting, you could maybe buy the cheapest supercar in the U.K and restore it like the Ferrari 458 previously. This Carbon Fiber thingy... not for SOL subscribers mate!!
Those side fins look like they are about to fall off?! Big gaps
Mo A plenty of water will be running behind them
Can't believe you didn't clean behind those side badges before fitting the replacement parts
scofair 1968 should have been properly cleaned and degreased, they won’t stay on for long.
The fit of those side pieces are horrendous 🤭
R44 and literally every other aftermarket car company in the UK uses imported fake carbon from China, which you can buy on Ebay/Ali-baba for a fraction of the cost. Why do you think it's so cheap lol?
There's a select few companies that make their own genuine carbon fibre parts that its priced accordingly, do you think a £40 fin is actually made from carbon fibre?
Give it 13 months and the 'carbon' parts will start to fall apart and when you go back to the company you bought it from looking to get a replacement under warranty, you'll be greeted with 'sorry sir our warranties only cover 12 months'.
What a stupid video and shame on you for saying you bought those parts. They were given to you by R44 in exchange for this promotional video, which is a sponsorship or product endorsement.
Us broke car guys have been doing these since long time😂🤟🏽✌🏽
😂😂😂
In wouldn’t buy anything from a guy with a purple M2 that looks that bad. It looks like someone threw crap all over those after market parts.
Agreed
As seen by Pilchard I was thinking the same, what a Chaved out M2, looks awful
Couldn't agree more, them fake mirror caps straight out of Aliexpress
One suggestion, if I may: When you are using the tools to remove bits from the M2 (like those carbon fiber M2 badge deals), put some blue painters tape around the outside of the existing, to add a layer of protection to the paint or PPF, to reduce potential scrape, scratches, etc.
That purple m2 looked like it was covered in bird poop.
Sorry I'll be the negative commentator, these products are pretty much identical to those you'll find on fleabay & other cheap copy websites!! if you notice the side decals (shown fitted) these products use a plastic body with a carbon (or imitation carbon external finish)at a very high price tag.
even in some product details it states such... the bonnet for said car again, carbon.. however like most cheap "buy me & your a fool" their carbon bonnet is fibreglass bodied with a carbon exterior, another-words its heavy & cheap with a high price tag £1.5K
these products are cheapo items only with a stupidly UK high price tag for what your buying, shark fin aerial cover £40 for a plastic item that looks like carbon fibre, not being funny but having purchased raw materials & making my own carbon items (100% carbon fibre items) those are fake beyond words & not worth the money... also if you notice the thickness of say said rear spoiler "notice the beefy thickness" its a plastic base, mirror covers plastic base, aerial cover plastic base.. its all incredibly cheap items.. honestly I'd not waste my time.
honestly making my own items, you cant make anything whilst using carbon fibre & genuinely selling them at such prices "if the products we're as described 100% carbon fibre/carbon products" cost would sky rocket due to manufacturing products required to make said parts.
cut any of these products that are sealed up & you'll see its plastic/fibreglass bodied OR smaller items are simply plastic bodied with imitation carbon facia (as you find products from china)
All the items shown here are on AliExpress.
@@wizzywig8217 I've just had a quick google at aliexpress & it only confirms what I've written above!! cheap items best to avoid like the plague.... especially with the prices of the parts demonstrated in the upload (OR any other items they sell, for that matter) they are cheapo Chinese copied items, aimed for the stupid.
if you want a quality check!! a 100% carbon fibre product "professionally made & finished" you don't get a ripple effect in the clear coat/resin finish. if you look over some swiping shots of those products you see exactly that.. also you see the plastic body within the aerial product.
I know PR does some good, but my god doing PR for such companies should be left alone..
A lot of these sort of resellers do dropshopping from their websites. So parts come directly from China. It’s all carbon fibre style/look - but it’s false advertising and lawyers will soon be after these companies. Same thing happen to Noor - the guy with that red m140i. He got found out big time.
Faxx
@@SunnySingh-fd8wn Saw his profile... What happened?
They look like your finest Chinese “carbon fibre” 😂
Paul: I’m gonna diy carbon bits on my M2
During first drive: car falls apart
😂
My car is made from eBay parts 🤣
I feel sorry for that M2 for having the misfortune to be owned by Paul. RIP M2.
Come on Paul what's going on? The channel has become stagnant. Adding cheap and tacky mods to the M2 isn't what anyone wants to see.
Wow.......from one M2C owner to the other, I am speechless that you are doing those cheap mods to your car.
The minute I saw that purple M2 pull up I would have driven off. 😂
venom5809 I would love let the tyres down😂
Looks like it’s covered in bird shit 😂
It’s the BMW M2 side badge already broken, 9:58?
Valter75 poor figment I guess, not genuine so...
They look like eBay parts Lool the gap on the Winglets are a joke, you could hide in there
Where did it all go wrong that after 10 years your putting fake carbon on your car? 😔
GhostJL remember when Archie fake carbon wrapped his car, he got destroyed for it
Can’t believe he crashed his M2 into Halfords!!
Have to say that spoiler looks really good!
Everyone has to start somewhere, keep it up paul
the fitment on those side m2 badges is so embarrassingly bad
Lol yeh- I was waiting for them to click in. But nothing happened - looks so embarrassing. Poor content :/
47 Singh be good for water running inside
Mini JCW I reckon Paul will post a video soon where he removes all these parts and goes to another major retailer to get genuine m performance or fully genuine carbon parts installed
47 Singh you would think so, looks like he’s running out of people to work with. Dub customs obviously don’t value him
Mini JCW yeh :/ times have changed. I’d have thought big companies (with proper workshops and years of experience) would be offering this guy free stuff. Not just ebay resellers 🤦🏻♂️
Be careful when it comes to the wing mirror caps. When it comes to removing the mirrors glass, there is a chance that you’ll break the mirrors glass, especially when it’s cold. I still have to film the process lol
You should consider the m performance steering wheel, I just installed on my M3 and it added so much to the driving experience, even in daily driving conditions it feels and looks so good and you touch and see it all the time you are driving.
Looks like the number plate fell off at some points! 🤪
The number plate adhesive was from AliExpress too 🤣
Wow the UA-cam comments section takes no prisoners! You don’t need me to tell you this is not the way forward for the channel. You’re sharp enough to know the bits they gave you weren’t the best in terms of quality and you should have steered clear after unboxing... However, we all make mistakes and I know you read the comments and take in the feedback, both good and bad because you once did a fitness series which you canned after one episode because your followers made it clear they didn’t like it. I’ve been a SOL supporter from way before you had your V8 R8 and will continue to watch the content despite the odd “blip”. It must be hard reading hate comments from jealous (and sometimes deranged!) individuals which I guess comes with the job as a public figure. Hang in there! You’re doing a brilliant job overall - just stick to what you know. Remember for every negative comment there are hundreds of positive supporters out there that want you to do well 👍🏻 p.s. You’re welcome to review my Evolve tuned F10 M5 anytime!
Sorry - All this video has done is show how much of a scam R44 performance parts are. You’ve just shown us how they are poor quality, poor fitting and not real solid carbon fibre. That’s what you just showed us lol. A bit embarrassing mate I feel a bit let down by this content :/
Or he really is not knowing any better,and someone has him convinced that it is 100 % real(a good con artist could sell you his own grandma,without you even knowing it until it is to late).
There was content? I wasn't content with what I just saw 🙄. Paves the way for "Making My M2 look Original" video when the lease ends 🤔
Finance breakdown video on the m2 please 👏🏿👏🏿
Why would you put such cheap mods on a really expensive car? Surely if you wanted to keep the value of the car as best you can, you would put much better parts on it!
The OEM plastic badges are better quality by a mile. Side badge downgrade haha
Buys expensive cars. Fits cheap tat that doesn't even look like it fits properly. Slow hand clap.
Wow thanks for putting this up. I’ve got the same car and wanted to do the winglets/boot spoiler. Looks great!
Will look so sick with front spoiler and side skirts 👌🏽👍🏽
After having some factory BMW carbon pieces on my 2021 M2 (rear spoiler and M performance exhaust with carbon tips) I'm a little nervous about buying cheaper aftermarket pieces and your video reinforces my feelings.
It’s the lil things that make a big difference
Schmee is quaking in his boots from competition.
@Amarjit Singh the strad man just posted a video less than an hour ago 251000 views 25 is bad for a subscribe s of a 800000 thousand channel.
Nice little change there PW! Keep enjoying your car and make the most of ownership 🙏🏽🔥
Black is just the wrong colour for this car
I'm sorry but "DIY MODS" 😂😂😂😂, it amazes me every time how many car people out there who are mechanically or hands on inept, I mean, seriously, looks likem some Chinese stuff eBay that has been stuck on with that type which will,last for about 4 weeks. Try doing some proper mods first Paul before doing cheap looking crap
I'm not sure there are any "cheap" carbon fiber parts.
Hey, don't bother cleaning the dirt from under the side markers before you put the new part on.
Jesus. Get rid of that shit. I'm not one to post negative/hate comments but i had to say something here. And saying you might have the 'most heavily modified M2C' in the UK? You have to be joking. M2 Comp is a great car, don't ruin it with cheap, tacky stick-on shit, even if it's free.
You need to contact MMR performance mate, they are the best BMW specialists about
Matthew Gamble I agree, get my parts from them.
I know max well, he's a good friend
Love the m2 got one myself would you put winter tyres on it ?
Consistent content. Consistently crap.
This guy gets roasted every time he uploads a video
Any plans on uploading more motorbike videos ?
Great to see the m2c back cheers steve 👍😀
That time has come to completely ruin a gorgeous m2 comp those parts look like a load of rubbish off FleaBay 😭
Paul I’m in the market for a m3 competition or m2 competition. Which do you prefer driving your m3 or m2 and what is the main difference you noticed
Having ordered a couple carbon fibre parts from BMW M themselves, you can even tell the difference in quality just from video
Can believe you have made it this far and not mucked around with any car you owned!!
God this Channel and this guy still holding onto the UA-cam dream of never having to work a 9-5
Love the bmw m2 just them little diy Jobs makes it look a lot nicer love the rear end
M2 looks good
That spoiler looks so crap 🤦🏻♂️ why is it so chunky and comes down the boot at the back ? 🤢
Boot lid! It’s a spoiler Cecil me old son.
That’s bugged me... I was expecting a boot LID, not a LIP spoiler. Either way, it was shite.
The fitting of the side badges doesn't look very good. Looks like they needed another clip in.
Your left arm looks like a 5 year old has been allowed to scribble with a sharpie .
5:42 doesn’t match well. Original matches perfectly. But here there is a slit.
Disappointed this channel never took off big time, Paul is THE OG of the car space. (Constructive criticism but maybe avoid making vids on ‘cheap DIY mods’ cause it doesn’t go well when every other channel is doing the same take.
If I want proper parts for your bm go to the m performance catalogue and pay up other wise buy cheap like most of us do and be happy with it as that’s all we can afford 👌👍
Anyone know where can I find the soundtrack? Can't seem to find it.
And what was the purple ladgins shitbox
As soon as you said cheap its automatically means fake carbon
Couldn't agree more with Mal P. This guy (SOL) has just washed his reputation down the toilet in a very big way. Why would you put cheap c**p on a lovely M2. Ohh wait - is it for marketing and selling reasons to make a few quid for him??. SOL - you should be ashamed of yourself for even making a video and posting it to the public thinking this is cool. You ain't - Grow up MAN.
You should watch some of Thic F30 his vids on UA-cam. He has a lot of diy installments on his M2.
will i get it hand delivered like you? why cant just just say somethings sponsored. transparency is honesty.
Lol Nike shirt fc. Adidas hat a mad ting
Well this has backfired haha
Hi from Saudi Arabia
All his stock will be from alibaba or something similiar and he will sell at a much higher premium, no different from ordering on ebay yourself
You need the puddle lamp upgrade I tweeted to you 😉
Seems to me the side badges didn't fit very well,they were proud of the bodywork not like the original badges....
Those side fins look like a cheap carbon wrap?
The most performance unrelated modded m2 ever.
RKO
M2 s are fantastic cars but encouraging modifications like this is devaluing their reputation and values. Crashing into eBay is fine on a 1998 Corsa but not on a thoroughly engaging drivers car like an M2. Might be worth considering holding your hands up and either reverting to standard or sourcing some quality engineered products that look like they were made to fit. Im sure folk would respect you for this. Sorry to be negative but, in my opinion, no good comes from stuff like this.
Drinking game..... take a shot every time he says "Carbon"! ;-)
Halfords on line one.......
Side badges look an awful fit. Antenna cover is pointless and when the sun is on it will melt the glues strips. Boot spoiler looked decent and fitted ok. Not a fan though. Also the R44 M2 looked awful in that forged carbon. Worst part is the side badges are £255 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻
I have an m235i and I got a shark fin in carbon from eBay for £20 and is just as good as that 😂
bare casual carbon fibre
That’s really cool 😮
Well they're certainly cheap... They are just crappy plastic mods from China. Are you intentionally trying to kill your channel? DO SOMETHING INTERESTING. Drive the Lambo, go on a trip, hell even do some honest DIY servicing on the driveway your M2 - show us how you can easily do a better job than an uncaring dealer - that would be a fun watch.
Those side fins look a really poor fit and are sticking out from the car.
I hope this was a paid promotion which went wrong Paul! The Lambo restoration project was interesting, you could maybe buy the cheapest supercar in the U.K and restore it like the Ferrari 458 previously. This Carbon Fiber thingy... not for SOL subscribers mate!!
Blimey, not much love for this video.
PAUL WALLACE WHERE IS GROMIT!?!
Barcelona that football club is a mess
Looking good 👌🏼
Forged carbon looks mucky
bru when are you getting rid of that absolute UNIT of a muffler???
Yo wtf at least show a full shot of the rear Jesus lmao
Cheap trash u put on your car mate - looks awful
Well that was fucking dreadful! 🤦🤦🤦
Good
Sticking carbon on top of stuff 😂🤦♂️
great honey
Hate to break it to you mate...but you did ruin your car 😂