HOW TO MAKE AN M140i HANDLE! HE140i Chassis Upgrades, Part One

HOW TO MAKE AN M140i HANDLE! HE140i Chassis Upgrades, Part One

Join Ben and Luke as they transform the HE140i's chassis from a flawed road platform into something ready for the track. BC Racing coilovers, M4 front control arms, Millway Motorsport front control arm bushes, Protrack wheels and Millway wheel studs fitted in this video. Mods fitted can be found below - ProTrack ONE (9×18″ 5×120 ET30) ProTrack ONE...

Workshop Journal: Jack's M50 Turbo Engine Build

Workshop Journal: Jack’s M50 Turbo Engine Build

Jack's M50 engine came to us as a box of bits, with unfortunately a number of issues to overcome. However, with the goal of a 600+bhp E30 turbo application in mind, we had no problems getting the build specification set and letting the build unfold. Specification includes:Wiseco Pistons (85mm, 8.8:1)SP Components RodsARP Head StudsAthena Cut-Ring Head GasketElring...

Workshop Journal: HE140i EBC Big Brake Kit

Workshop Journal: HE140i EBC Big Brake Kit

Though the HE140i has received a number of engine and transmission upgrades - in the form of both hardware and software - up until now the chassis has remained untouched. With the added power now on tap, this has exposed some serious weaknesses - we got talking with EBC Brakes Racing's Stefan Goddard about these weakpoints recently and that...

Workshop Journal: Dave's E36 M3 Evo Mapping

Workshop Journal: Dave’s E36 M3 Evo Mapping

David's E36 M3 Evo has been an ongoing project for some time, taking it from a standard engine to something far different - a 12.7:1 compression, 296-degree cammed beast. Besides the hours of blueprinting, trick machining and careful assembly, this engine features the following:JE Pistons 12.5:1, 87mm pistonsSP Components con-rodsACL Race Big End BearingsACL Race Main...

Workshop Journal: Jamie's F20 M140i

Workshop Journal: Jamie’s F20 M140i

Local vinyl and PPF legend Jamie (of VinylOne fame) approached us to take his M140i to the next level - we of course obliged.Jamie's car was far from stock on arrival - it was running an unknown Stage 2 map, catless downpipe, foam intake filter and modified stock exhaust. The result was an incredibly aggressive driving experience, with...