Hot Wheels BMW M2 Turns Into a Tiny Drift Car in 904 Seconds

Until then, it's still fun to watch the experts at work. We've shown you several projects from this Indonesian craftsman, and they keep improving. Usually, he didn't agree to sell off any of his unique items, but all that seems to have changed now. And by the end of this story, you'll better understand why this once-normal Hot Wheels BMW M2 is now worth $650.

Ryu Asada designed this 2016 BMW M2, which debuted in 2018 as part of the Factory Fresh Mainline series. This First Edition release is the starting point for a complex, 1/64th-scale custom project, which you wouldn't usually see in any toy store. The artist has set up a hub for diecast enthusiasts, providing parts like wheels, body kits, and interiors for custom projects.

And, while this transformation video is just over 900 seconds long, it likely took him several hours, if not days, to complete it. Dismantling the M2 is the first step in the process, as you need to eliminate some of the basic elements to improve the design. Working on these tiny cars can be pretty messy, so it's best you set up a special corner at home where you can drill and paint away without fear.

Mattel's Metalflake Blue paint job will make way for a nicer shade of blue, but painting the custom car is the last step. Depending on the manufacturer, a set of custom wheels will cost between $5 to $15; most, if not all, of them are replicas of actual rims. This operation is the most effortless process; anyone can do it at home without much trouble. The going gets tricky once you have to start with the bodywork: bigger wheels require over fenders, and once you've done that, a complete kit is required to make everything look nice.

Some cutting is involved, and this is where I regret not paying attention to those classes back in junior high. Add-on bodykits are readily available if you don't plan on building one yourself. Going down this route will render a less unique project, but it's the easy way out, at least for beginners. It's rather funny that the artist uses a Mazda RX-7 interior set for this BMW, but at this scale, I don't think anyone will mind that.

The big surprise sits under the car's hood, as a 6.2-liter, supercharged V8 has come into play. By the time he's done working on this project, you can imagine it going sideways at full speed over at Ebisu circuit, or perhaps Irwindale, given the nature of the motor.