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2 track days a month is a lot. Get the car with the cooling and brakes.
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05-11-2021, 11:42 AM | #25 |
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Having owned both I would get the N55 version simply because of value. It's 90% the M2C and there are some things I like better about the N55.
- way way way better sound, MPE and FI catted DP on mine and it was fantastic - N55 potentially simpler and easier to work on long term - seats are more comfortable in the LCI, despite not looking as cool - low end grunt seemed better in the N55 - subjective; i like the styling of the OG M2 better
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It depends on your priorities. If you want the best bang-for-the-buck then the OG is without question the way to go. If you're a track rat then the Comp with the 2NH brake package is without question the way to go.
I bought an OG for these reasons. 1. price 2. sound 3. tuning options 4. reliability 5. low maintenance 6. more classic bmw front end 7. lighter But I never plan to track my car. I like the Comp front end, the seats, the seatbelts, and the extra power (not that I'd use it), but they weren't enough to sell me on a car that was much more expensive, heavier, had potential reliability issues, had potential tuning issues, had definitely more maintenance as the miles racked up, ugly wheels, and an exhaust that I would absolutely have to change. Having said that, I wouldn't kick a Comp out of bed if it were given to me, I'd just sell it for an OG and spend the difference on mods. |
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05-11-2021, 05:40 PM | #27 |
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I had an option to buy either of these last year. Went with a 2018 LCI
-Much better sound -Looks better imo -Cheaper -OG M2 makes PLENTY of power, i personally don't need anymore I got lucky and found a 2018 LCI with 4000 miles and every option except sunroof(which I don't want) and I am very happy with it
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Maybe I'm an outlier, but I bought an LCI (mainly because it still had warranty) and I dislike the gauges vs the more simple traditional ones in the pre-LCI. I also think my car sounds like a vacuum cleaner in reverse (with a inlines six buried somewhere in there) that makes fart noises when you lift. I prefer the Comp sound by a mile. But exhausts can fix that.
If you're doing track work, I'd go for the Comp. The top end of the n55 is nothing special and is honestly just a little flat. S55 solves that problem and gives you a reason to not short shift (do your own research on reliability tho). The only reason I didn't get the M2C is my use case being primarily autocross. LCI being 150-200lb lighter than the comp really matters for that, and the low/mid range is basically just as good. Not enough time for the top end to make much of an advantage for the S55 there. Also I saved like $10k that I am now rapidly blowing on tires etc If you're just using it as a fun street car, then go with whichever one you find a better example of. Or whichever you think will depreciate less. |
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09-19-2021, 01:11 AM | #30 |
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If price is not a factor, competition ALL DAY & NIGHT.
If sound is absolutely everything and you don't mind the gas smell, get the LCI & straight pipe it. Imo, it's not the way to go. Also the S55 sounds good with the new resonated AA mid pipe.
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09-22-2021, 12:45 PM | #31 |
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Money no object I chose an OG M2
My former car was a 991.2 GT3 The OG has more power down below and is therefore more fitted as a daily, for me anyway I will change the intercooler, fuel pump and do a tune That will get me 450 hp and 700 nm what is more than I will ever need For looks I got the cs style mirrors and other carbon bits I will never track the car With PS4S instead of SS the ride is fine as a daily |
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