BMW M2 / Competition

babyzilla · 09-08-2020, 12:02 PM

That's awesome, JAR. Post some pics if you can

JARblue · 09-08-2020, 12:43 PM

We went and picked it up from the Land Rover shop. Dropped a new battery in and she fired right up.

Doing some basic maintenance on it currently so that it can handle daily driving duty (new RTABs, rotors and pads, and fluids).

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sportsman2003 · 09-08-2020, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

We went and picked it up from the Land Rover shop. Dropped a new battery in and she fired right up.

Doing some basic maintenance on it currently so that it can handle daily driving duty (new RTABs, rotors and pads, and fluids).

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You literally pulled it out of the weeds! nice looking car.

DLSTR · 09-08-2020, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

We went and picked it up from the Land Rover shop. Dropped a new battery in and she fired right up.

Doing some basic maintenance on it currently so that it can handle daily driving duty (new RTABs, rotors and pads, and fluids).

( Click to show/hide )

Dat be a 'rock n roll' pick up right there! Superb!

NecioVato · 09-08-2020, 01:44 PM

Just throwing it out there - but have you thought about the new Supra, good deals can be had on 2020s - similar to the BMW interior (which you like) and from what I understand from watching the YT reviews - seems to have really nice low-end torque (at least in the 2020). I have also heard that the transmission while an auto - is no slouch and that the car is a really fun car. Something to consider - but yeah, I do agree with your original post - the M2C looks amazing and the fact they offer it in a manual as well. Good review even though it didn't work out the way you had hoped.

Cyber370 · 09-08-2020, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NecioVato

Just throwing it out there - but have you thought about the new Supra, good deals can be had on 2020s - similar to the BMW interior (which you like) and from what I understand from watching the YT reviews - seems to have really nice low-end torque (at least in the 2020). I have also heard that the transmission while an auto - is no slouch and that the car is a really fun car. Something to consider - but yeah, I do agree with your original post - the M2C looks amazing and the fact they offer it in a manual as well. Good review even though it didn't work out the way you had hoped.

But the new Supra is all BMW through and through. Nothing Toyota about it except a few exterior logos and one Toyota logo on the BMW steering wheel. If it were me, I would stick with the M2. At least it’s not pretending to be something else.

babyzilla · 09-09-2020, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NecioVato

Just throwing it out there - but have you thought about the new Supra, good deals can be had on 2020s - similar to the BMW interior (which you like) and from what I understand from watching the YT reviews - seems to have really nice low-end torque (at least in the 2020). I have also heard that the transmission while an auto - is no slouch and that the car is a really fun car. Something to consider - but yeah, I do agree with your original post - the M2C looks amazing and the fact they offer it in a manual as well. Good review even though it didn't work out the way you had hoped.

Don't even get me started on the "Supra" lol the DNA is completely lost on that car. Manual is a requirement for me

but thank you for the suggestion.

cv129 · 09-09-2020, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by babyzilla

Don't even get me started on the "Supra" lol the DNA is completely lost on that car. Manual is a requirement for me

but thank you for the suggestion.

Hey but Supra is the best of both world tho....that's a BMW with Toyota reliability!!!!!!!

Cyber370 · 09-09-2020, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Hey but Supra is the best of both world tho....that's a BMW with Toyota reliability!!!!!!!

Damn.....you’re right. Those Toyota logos have to be worth something

axmea? · 09-08-2020, 09:40 PM

Neighbor works for BMW. Buys it using this BMW program where you order, go to Germany, pick up the car, drive in Europe for a few, drop it off and is shipped the States. He says, always buy the additional warranty because it is a BMW. Whatever you do build the warranty to your budget. He's had a 750, now a 5 series, and an M4. So, from someone who is an insider, this is what he recommends. He says they do break and it'll cost ya.

JARblue · 09-09-2020, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Neighbor works for BMW. Buys it using this BMW program where you order, go to Germany, pick up the car, drive in Europe for a few, drop it off and is shipped the States.

One of my friend's older sisters did that when we were in high school in the 90s. Drove around for almost a month in a brand new 3 series and then shipped it stateside. We were in absolute awe - I remember looking at the photos like it was yesterday.

babyzilla · 09-10-2020, 08:40 AM

Guys.....this is really coming along well! Those wheels look amazing too. I may stick in the family if this proves to be true.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_LpUFf6j6o

cv129 · 09-10-2020, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by babyzilla

Guys.....this is really coming along well! Those wheels look amazing too. I may stick in the family if this proves to be true.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_LpUFf6j6o

Soho's post on FB made me look twice....11 seconds mark is showing what looks to be GTR calipers (with Z logo)

Edit: already talked about in the Z35 thread, just ignore my overly excited dumbass self

Frostydc4 · 09-11-2020, 05:06 PM

If you can swing it go for the M2C (the S55 tuning potential is insane). The OG M2 (with the N55) is a fine ride also but budget for the typical N55 issues (gaskets failing: DCT trans gasket, valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket).

DLSTR · 09-11-2020, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Frostydc4

If you can swing it go for the M2C (the S55 tuning potential is insane). The OG M2 (with the N55) is a fine ride also but budget for the typical N55 issues (gaskets failing: DCT trans gasket, valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket).

I have had zero issues. None of those listed. M2 2017 DCT.

My M235i zero issues to note. Changed 8AT fluid at 80000km's per ZF technical manual. BMW calls fluid in 8AT lifetime. Not true in actuality. Should be changed at or before 100,000km's. The 8AT is very strong, raced and found in many other applications around the automotive world.

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babyzilla Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 487 Drives: 15 Nismo Tech 6MT Rep Power: 23631	Guys.....this is really coming along well! Those wheels look amazing too. I may stick in the family if this proves to be true. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_LpUFf6j6o cv129 likes this.

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09-08-2020, 01:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
NecioVato Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 326 Drives: 2017 Black Nismo Z Rep Power: 19787	Just throwing it out there - but have you thought about the new Supra, good deals can be had on 2020s - similar to the BMW interior (which you like) and from what I understand from watching the YT reviews - seems to have really nice low-end torque (at least in the 2020). I have also heard that the transmission while an auto - is no slouch and that the car is a really fun car. Something to consider - but yeah, I do agree with your original post - the M2C looks amazing and the fact they offer it in a manual as well. Good review even though it didn't work out the way you had hoped.

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Frostydc4 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Scottsdale / Gilbert, A Posts: 8 Drives: 07' 350Z \| 12' 135i Rep Power: 8	If you can swing it go for the M2C (the S55 tuning potential is insane). The OG M2 (with the N55) is a fine ride also but budget for the typical N55 issues (gaskets failing: DCT trans gasket, valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket).