Instead of the Chinese flair kit, could you have a local body shop teach you to do the bodywork? Watching you learn/ butcher the Liberty Walk kit on the Maserati was really interesting to watch.
But the whole point of the channel is to try and DIY these things, nobody would watch if he just sent everything to a body shop every time. Personally I think that even if he tries it himself and fucks it up, it’ll still be great content
@@javierescuella8019 I totally agree with you but 90% of the people watching the content wouldn't be able to do that sort of body work on the driveway at home. Trust me I've been in the bodywork game for long enough to know this. I haven't done this conversion but there will more than likely be a fair bit of fab work on the doors to get that rear arch to fit right and look oem when the door opens. It would be good for Matt to do some content on a bodyshop doing the job and even get involved in some of it
@@RSV4Dave79 oh definitely, I don’t think he has the knowledge nor the equipment to do the entire job, but I think it’s an opportunity for him to push his boundaries a bit. Obviously wouldn’t except him to do the entire conversion by himself but to see it just be sent off as it is now, would be a shame
@@javierescuella8019 yeh agreed of course it less entertaining and misses the point of the series. But the M2 rear end is the only way that m140 is going to look good. Perhaps it’s a case of collaborating with a body shop and Matt helping with anything he can do
Not sure where you're going with this one but I just love the fact that you consider things out of the box and not be stopped by whatever others may think. That's inspirational!
Without a doubt you stand by the motto “Hard work bests talent” as every build you do put 1000% of hard work into every build. And this build is no exception. Great vid Mat! Keep up the good work! 👍👍👍
m2 front end calls for m2 rear arches, simple as that.. pro tip, dont use angle grinder when cutting out the panels, they will rust, very fast.. use an airsaw tool.. happy cutting and welding, you will learn in the progress..
I love the speed in which you doing the project, some UA-camrs milk it and at the stage you on they would need to be on episode 51. Definitely deserves a like and sub
This build is absolute bonkers mate. I love that you are calling out the people taking a piss. I'll be completely honest, I don't totally agree with all your builds but I absolutely love that you're doing your thing and taking chances. Brilliant! Keep being you Mat, that was the reason I came here from the beginning when doing the Audi build💫 truly inspirational👌🏻❤
Thank god the interior is clean, tbf Mat id just leave the normal 140I rear arches they dont look out of proportion much at all. That kit will most likely make it way too wide.
Now the car needs to get its tyres and rims changed,Go for a wash , Change those M140i seats cos he doesn't like them,Maybe M3 seats would look better in my opinion
Coming on nicely Mat! Amazing transformation on the interior! Not 100% sure about the widening kit but I'm sure you're going to smash it! Don't want to wait a month though 😨
Completely agree Matt I work in a body shop and I really enjoy your content, don’t think anyone should take the piss for someone trying something new, keep up the good work 👍🏻
Is there an update on the Lambo matt? • M2 rear diffuser with quad carbon tips. • Don’t use the Chinese knock off wide arch kit, the fitment will be awful & you’ll be £1,500 out of pocket •New 18’s w/ 10mm spacers on the front & 15mm on the rear👌🏼 Been watching since the BMW 1 series; you’re the only channel I have notifications turned on for💯
Matt you have learnt a lot in such a short time, best option I think is weld M2 rear arches on with help from somebody who will show you how. Content for the channel and continue that learning curve.
Do not go to the professionals. Show the world that it can be done with a lot of hard work and confidence thats what this channell is all about. Keep up the hard work bro its paying off.
I love this , the effort you go it makes it even more enjoyable to watch , keep it up I’d be proud of those skirtsss too ! My votes on leave it how it is and see how it looks once all colour matched
Mat, you are a legend and I am addicted to your channel. Bravery in abundance with the side skirt which ultimately will look fab when resprayed. Agree with others the rear arches should be done professionally because this car has real potential. excited to see the next chapter.
Don't do a wide arch on the back, it will look pants. Stretch them rear arches and go as wide as possible, sit the fronts in 5mm and it won't look silly.
I'm just so happy to see more than 1 BMW on the channel. Can't contain the fanboy happiness 🤣🤣🤣 great job, I'm shocked the steam cleaning doesnt mess up the electrics! ❤️
So many projects, so many well done cars, and you still feel like explaining why you did something. I say, mo need, we all know you will be doing different, sometimes debatable moves but... it's how you work, it's your car and your channel. Do what you do best - improvise as it brought you to where you are now. Go 4 it 💪
Great job on the skirts! I'd like to see the rear arches bulging a little, but not over the top as the Chinese kit would do. Nice wheels and a tidy wrap and it'll be looking the nuts!
The front end looks crazyyyy 🙆🏾♂️🔥!! Can’t wait to see the new rims and the paint job!!. Again , please think about buying a wrecked Alfa Romeo Julia , would like to see you mod it.
Out of all your builds this is definitely one if my favourites. Just signed for my first b58 but 440i gran coupe and watching this video make me want to put an m4 front end on it lol
I know this is an old vid mate but good old fashion wooden baseball bat arch widening works a treat. Bat in the arch on top of wheel and drive forward and backwards slow while adding heat 👍🏻
Matt you absolutely rock!! Just stumbled on your channel this morning and fell in love! Can’t wait to see what happens next!! Keep your excellent work!!
we all learn by our mistakes matt but keep having a go, you are doing a great job and the final results are always worth the hard work you put into it.
Amazing work on those sideskirts! But surely if you try to fit extensions to them you'll have the same non-fitting problem again? Coding the headlights to work via the internet is just wizardry! :o
Need the m2 rear arches, no kit no crap just do it right the first time! then tackle the side skirts. A big job so ideal to get a decent body shop onto that....
OEM rear M2 arches. Try going the whole hog,- M2 rear aluminum subframe,with the M2 aluminum 5 point suspension components for wheel clearance with a mechanical Mperformance LSD. B58 powered M140i with possibility of taking on the original M2 division car on track.
We got burgled a few years ago. Police said they could dust for prints, but advised against it on the basis that the powder would just get everywhere, is a nightmare to clean, and the odds of them actually finding anything was minimal. We insisted they tried anyway... Seeing the interior of this car is giving me flashbacks. The amount of dust, having it settle back where you've just cleaned, and it getting just *everywhere*... This is definitely not the powder from a fire extinguisher, that's far too sticky to be picked up by a hoover like that. This is fingerprint dust
I wouldn't do a rear wide body, best option would be to get it finished as is then later on send it to a body shop for a m2 rear end
The only sheep here is that they will not have any chance to get the tickets for me. 🤮
@Nathan Thomson that's not what I meant. Sorry
Deff need a m2 rear arch. No stupid widebody kit please✌
Instead of the Chinese flair kit, could you have a local body shop teach you to do the bodywork? Watching you learn/ butcher the Liberty Walk kit on the Maserati was really interesting to watch.
Great shout
Please don't buy the fibreglass arches! It looks gash and will obviously fit like crap! Do it properly or don't bother!
I agree with everyone else, let a body shop do the rear arches, front end looks mint 👌 keep up the good work...
Yea and full send it
Some cooler wheels would be awesome like those from M4 GTS.. then tune up the engine and it will be a properly hot hatchback 👌🤔👍🏼..
Please send it to a body shop to put the M2 rear end on with quad exhaust tips. It will be worth the time and money
But the whole point of the channel is to try and DIY these things, nobody would watch if he just sent everything to a body shop every time. Personally I think that even if he tries it himself and fucks it up, it’ll still be great content
@@javierescuella8019 I totally agree with you but 90% of the people watching the content wouldn't be able to do that sort of body work on the driveway at home. Trust me I've been in the bodywork game for long enough to know this. I haven't done this conversion but there will more than likely be a fair bit of fab work on the doors to get that rear arch to fit right and look oem when the door opens. It would be good for Matt to do some content on a bodyshop doing the job and even get involved in some of it
@@RSV4Dave79 oh definitely, I don’t think he has the knowledge nor the equipment to do the entire job, but I think it’s an opportunity for him to push his boundaries a bit. Obviously wouldn’t except him to do the entire conversion by himself but to see it just be sent off as it is now, would be a shame
@@javierescuella8019 agreed mate. It would be a shame not to get content on it being done and like you say even getting involved
@@javierescuella8019 yeh agreed of course it less entertaining and misses the point of the series. But the M2 rear end is the only way that m140 is going to look good. Perhaps it’s a case of collaborating with a body shop and Matt helping with anything he can do
Cracking job on the skirts just remember
"The man that never made a mistake never made anything"
Really enjoying the Channel keep it up
👏🏾
Wise man 👆🏽
True words, I personally think he nailed it. Looks awesome
Get the arches and bumper done professionally from a body shop
Yeah definitely
Agreed.
That is a good idea to do
The whole point of his projects is he's not a mechanic but a UA-camr who works on his cars and learns himself and he's doing a brilliant job
@@bigfred0997 I highly doubt he hadn't ever been a mechanic previously
Not sure where you're going with this one but I just love the fact that you consider things out of the box and not be stopped by whatever others may think. That's inspirational!
Apart from when it comes to the jacky nacky Chinese kit he has mentioned….I think he will listen to the masses on that one 😂😂
You should put on an M2 rear lower bumper and the M2 quad exhaust
Exactly ❤
This!!
He bought 140 carbon valance though ☹
@@andy2200a I know but he can sell that
Jup can confirm that is the way to go 🔥 have mine done exactly like that
Finally the interior is clean 😂
Yeah, that was really bugging me too. 😃
When Mat releases a video you know its gonna be heat
Without a doubt you stand by the motto “Hard work bests talent” as every build you do put 1000% of hard work into every build. And this build is no exception. Great vid Mat! Keep up the good work! 👍👍👍
I agree with everyone don’t do arches. I’ve followed you since TT you just inspire me with your vids can’t wait till next instalment
m2 front end calls for m2 rear arches, simple as that.. pro tip, dont use angle grinder when cutting out the panels, they will rust, very fast.. use an airsaw tool..
happy cutting and welding, you will learn in the progress..
Amazing job on the interior 👏 making great progress, it’s a shame you couldn’t make the m2 skirt work
I love the speed in which you doing the project, some UA-camrs milk it and at the stage you on they would need to be on episode 51. Definitely deserves a like and sub
Been looking forward to this video
Love from south africa mate 🇿🇦🔥🔥🔥
This build is absolute bonkers mate.
I love that you are calling out the people taking a piss. I'll be completely honest, I don't totally agree with all your builds but I absolutely love that you're doing your thing and taking chances. Brilliant! Keep being you Mat, that was the reason I came here from the beginning when doing the Audi build💫
truly inspirational👌🏻❤
Thank god the interior is clean, tbf Mat id just leave the normal 140I rear arches they dont look out of proportion much at all. That kit will most likely make it way too wide.
matt mate. That transition at 0:40 is so good. youve come such a long way since the days of the Audi TT! super proud
Legit my favorite build on youtube right now
Love this frankenbeemer, going to look great when it’s finished!
Sick name, mat should name it that
That or the Frankenfurter as it’s German 😂😉
Don’t buy that wide body kit, it looks gash!! Either do it properly or leave as it is!! It looks amazing atm, great job on the skirts
Great attitude about trying something new! Looking forward to seeing the rest of this build!
My favourite project you've done so far, loving the videos mat
That interior detailing is CRAZY! Mint
Now the car needs to get its tyres and rims changed,Go for a wash , Change those M140i seats cos he doesn't like them,Maybe M3 seats would look better in my opinion
Coming on nicely Mat! Amazing transformation on the interior! Not 100% sure about the widening kit but I'm sure you're going to smash it! Don't want to wait a month though 😨
Completely agree Matt I work in a body shop and I really enjoy your content, don’t think anyone should take the piss for someone trying something new, keep up the good work 👍🏻
you should not buy the rear wide body kit thing but just modify it
Massive kudos to you Mat for the work on the side skirts, you’re such an inspiration for us all to just give it a go and get on the tools 🛠
Is there an update on the Lambo matt?
• M2 rear diffuser with quad carbon tips.
• Don’t use the Chinese knock off wide arch kit, the fitment will be awful & you’ll be £1,500 out of pocket
•New 18’s w/ 10mm spacers on the front & 15mm on the rear👌🏼
Been watching since the BMW 1 series; you’re the only channel I have notifications turned on for💯
This is my favourite build that you've done so far can't wait to see the end result...
Red leather seats look mint, I’ll never get people who don’t like it 😂😂
Matt you have learnt a lot in such a short time, best option I think is weld M2 rear arches on with help from somebody who will show you how. Content for the channel and continue that learning curve.
Who gave this video a thumbs down? Yet another great video, well done Matt
The owner who got he’s 140 stolen and mat brought it and transforming it in to a beast!!!
...Algorithms...
Great interior clean looks mint now great team doing that cleanup
Lil bit of wheel poke on the back will balance out against the front end
Do not go to the professionals. Show the world that it can be done with a lot of hard work and confidence thats what this channell is all about. Keep up the hard work bro its paying off.
Maybe put the wheels you want on it then see what the backend looks like ,if it was mine I don't think I would waste my money on the chinese kit . 😎
This
Brilliant work from you too. That 140 is really coming together
who remembers the TT days? Mat im proud of you, you evolved like a pokemon.
Ohhh yes , and the 1 series days
I joined up in the s5 build, watched every upload since
I love this , the effort you go it makes it even more enjoyable to watch , keep it up
I’d be proud of those skirtsss too !
My votes on leave it how it is and see how it looks once all colour matched
Defo don’t full send it! Those rear arches would just look wrong
for as long as you make videos I will watch them matt. just quality and entertaining wall to wall. been around since the s5 project.
Been looking forward to this video mate been waiting all day 👍🏽
@@Thecryptoconspiracist Ironic considering you spend your time telling people to stop dyeing their hair and hating on Mat😂😂
Your most satisfying video so far. Saw all your vids and subscribed from the beginning, keep up the good work!! 😀
thank god, i was about to complain about the interior lol
Love it, the skirt extension looks fine. Get yourself a Dremmel with all the kit, perfect for a job like that. Keep up the good work.
Dope 🔥
Mat, you are a legend and I am addicted to your channel. Bravery in abundance with the side skirt which ultimately will look fab when resprayed. Agree with others the rear arches should be done professionally because this car has real potential. excited to see the next chapter.
Don't do a wide arch on the back, it will look pants. Stretch them rear arches and go as wide as possible, sit the fronts in 5mm and it won't look silly.
Great video! The satisfaction of the car being cleaned ☺️😂
Defo no to that Chinese wide arch kit. Gotta be another way.
I'm just so happy to see more than 1 BMW on the channel. Can't contain the fanboy happiness 🤣🤣🤣 great job, I'm shocked the steam cleaning doesnt mess up the electrics! ❤️
£1500 could be better spent, you would only use half of it anyway, just get it painted & orwrapped if that's the way its going.
Come on UA-cam push this channel! Need to up the sub count as not moving quick enough
Bruh.
Just do a photogrametry with phone and then 3D print wide arches that will fit absolutely perfectly for this car....
By far the best person to watch on YT.
Perfect keep it up mate
This car will be a tribute to the Z3 M Coupe
Good to see someone actually building cars!! Fair plays matt
Get the front end and side skirts painted, put on new wheels and then just install performance upgrades…
So many projects, so many well done cars, and you still feel like explaining why you did something. I say, mo need, we all know you will be doing different, sometimes debatable moves but... it's how you work, it's your car and your channel. Do what you do best - improvise as it brought you to where you are now. Go 4 it 💪
One of the first❤️🔥
Glad to finally get this interior sorted! Keeps you off my back 😉
The M2/140i needs new wheels ASAP 😂
I agree
Great job on the skirts! I'd like to see the rear arches bulging a little, but not over the top as the Chinese kit would do. Nice wheels and a tidy wrap and it'll be looking the nuts!
DEFINITELY paint this and don’t wrap it or someones going to get a shock in the future 🤣
Yeah 100 percent
The front end looks crazyyyy 🙆🏾♂️🔥!!
Can’t wait to see the new rims and the paint job!!.
Again , please think about buying a wrecked Alfa Romeo Julia , would like to see you mod it.
I'd just leave it, doesn't even look that out of place with oem rear end
Out of all your builds this is definitely one if my favourites. Just signed for my first b58 but 440i gran coupe and watching this video make me want to put an m4 front end on it lol
am so happy, am causally waiting for next week to get a Bmw for $3,700.000 and they are all in my investment on crypto...
wow that a huge amount.... what is this crypto and why are people investing money on it ....?
what is the crypto?
investment or bank?
@@michaeldavies9257 crypto is a trading system that generate more money for you when you get into the portfolio trading
it is an investment online. investment that has been a lucrative way of making money. I have been in it for over a year now
@@michaeldavies9257 crypto is a digital cash.... very profitable
Great going, love what you’re doing. I once fitted a Cosworth body kit onto an XR3i when I was younger! Life is short.
God loves a trier 🚗👍
Investing in crypto now should be in every wise individuals list, in some months time you'll be ecstatic with the decision you made today.
Most intelligent words I've heard.
Crypto is the new gold
I wanted to trade Crypto but got discouraged by the fluctuations in price
@@markpaul8 That won't bother you if you trade with a professional like Mr Mark Willam's
I heard that his strategies are really good
Fantastic graft on the skirts, i wouldn't ever have tried. Fair play!
Good project.. M2 hatch is gona look sick.. Fit a panoramic sunroof.. I can't wait to see it completed 👍😜
I think you've unintentially produced one of the best car detailing videos on UA-cam
Try and contact EnKahnz about the arches, it's based in Bradford. You should definitely check them out.
I know this is an old vid mate but good old fashion wooden baseball bat arch widening works a treat. Bat in the arch on top of wheel and drive forward and backwards slow while adding heat 👍🏻
Get the rear done professionally, for now do the wheels, side skirts and an amazing exhaust with quad tips for that b58 noise!!
Definitely fit the correct m2 rear arches in it will look fantastic matt
Matt you absolutely rock!! Just stumbled on your channel this morning and fell in love! Can’t wait to see what happens next!! Keep your excellent work!!
Let the body shop chop the arches and weld new ones in. Loving this build nice one Matt
Great effort on the side skirts. 👏👏👏. Looking forward to seeing the car completed.
That detailing, Wow!!
Top man Matt. Good effort on the side skirts - love it.
Great video loads done! I’d leave the rear for now see how the wheels sit then let that decide for you
Love these kind of videos, things that haven't been done before on UA-cam.
The best entertainment you can get. I feel like I'm watching Netflix 😍
Legend! Love seeing a new video! Much love from Cape Town SA 🇿🇦
Proper Mat Armstrong video, love this content
Keep up the good work amigo. Love the channel and the projects you take on!
I love the hard work you put in this car for sure
Love the build Matt, as always honesty and don’t apologies for anything! Keep it up!
The entire car in hockenheim silver will look🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
we all learn by our mistakes matt but keep having a go, you are doing a great job and the final results are always worth the hard work you put into it.
Amazing work on those sideskirts! But surely if you try to fit extensions to them you'll have the same non-fitting problem again?
Coding the headlights to work via the internet is just wizardry! :o
Need the m2 rear arches, no kit no crap just do it right the first time! then tackle the side skirts. A big job so ideal to get a decent body shop onto that....
OEM rear M2 arches.
Try going the whole hog,- M2 rear aluminum subframe,with the M2 aluminum 5 point suspension components for wheel clearance with a mechanical Mperformance LSD.
B58 powered M140i with possibility of taking on the original M2 division car on track.
We got burgled a few years ago. Police said they could dust for prints, but advised against it on the basis that the powder would just get everywhere, is a nightmare to clean, and the odds of them actually finding anything was minimal.
We insisted they tried anyway...
Seeing the interior of this car is giving me flashbacks. The amount of dust, having it settle back where you've just cleaned, and it getting just *everywhere*... This is definitely not the powder from a fire extinguisher, that's far too sticky to be picked up by a hoover like that. This is fingerprint dust
Keep up the good work lad, the car is looking sweet ! I love watching em take shape 👍
I love how you just like.. hey let's just have a go.. what's the worsed that could happen 🤔👍🏼