[juyeop]

I can settle for Alpine White tho since it is non-metallic too just like Jet Black.

[clubsport]

Originally Posted by W///

It's doable, but a very expensive proposition. It would be cheaper to just go Recaros or another aftermarket brand to be honest. We'll see, this is all in the very distant future. None of us even have the car yet

I recently picked a set of Sportster CS's. I have them in my E46 M3 until the M2 arrives stateside. Planning to join the massive ED group. Really loving the CS's, I'm tall and the BMW Performance Seats sit higher than available mounts from Planted or Wedge.
The Recaro's will involve creative coding and mounting but IND probably has a road map based off the M235 they did.

Still going with LBB
Still dreaming that BMW realizes Speed Cloth is acceptable for the M2.

[Denk]

Settling for MG, these wheels and an MPE asap.

[W///]

Originally Posted by Denk

Settling for MG, these wheels and an MPE asap.

Those will look really good on MG

[metrickid]

Originally Posted by Denk

Settling for MG, these wheels and an MPE asap.

Whatever you do, don't ever buy them from M.o.d.b.a.r.g.a.i.n.s. They handled my Forgestar affair like crap and just stopped replying instead of owning up to the issue. Complete idiots and no wonder they are banned from a lot of forums.

[Inuyasha]

Why is BMW limiting the color choices (exterior & interior)?
If they limit the colors they will limit production output for sure.

[MR.]

Originally Posted by DarkAgent

Why is BMW limiting the color choices (exterior & interior)?
If they limit the colors they will limit production output for sure.

Because they are copying the 1M strategy...

MR

[fuddman]

Originally Posted by DarkAgent

Why is BMW limiting the color choices (exterior & interior)?
If they limit the colors they will limit production output for sure.

This is supposed to be an attractively priced/very affordable MSRP M car. Limiting colors/interior choices cuts cost and gets there.
I'm not sure what logic took you from the question in your first sentence to the conclusion in your second sentence.

[Inuyasha]

Originally Posted by MR.

Because they are copying the 1M strategy...

MR

If true then this car will be limited production.

[Inuyasha]

Originally Posted by fuddman

This is supposed to be an attractively priced/very affordable MSRP M car. Limiting colors/interior choices cuts cost and gets there.
I'm not sure what logic took you from the question in your first sentence to the conclusion in your second sentence.

Can't be finicky with color choices in my case if limited production. I dislike the colors and I would like to wait another year or 2 to see whats available.

Sounds silly but i would like a red interior.

[hyperzulu]

Originally Posted by DarkAgent

Why is BMW limiting the color choices (exterior & interior)?
If they limit the colors they will limit production output for sure.

Completely the opposite. Since there are apparently four colors able to run at the plant the M2 will be built (at the same time), BMW decided on three colors that are most popular and one M exclusive color option.

With the M2 they are copying the Ford Model T. It will have limited colors due to costs and logistics.

[Inuyasha]

Originally Posted by hyperzulu

Completely the opposite. Since there are apparently four colors able to run at the plant the M2 will be built (at the same time), BMW decided on three colors that are most popular and one M exclusive color option.

With the M2 they are copying the Ford Model T. It will have limited colors due to costs and logistics.

I hope you are correct sir... I hope.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by DarkAgent

Why is BMW limiting the color choices (exterior & interior)?
If they limit the colors they will limit production output for sure.

you just answered your own question. They are going to limit production.

I bet you meant to indicate that they will limit buyers with this strategy.. and yes... that's ALSO what they intend to do.

if you want unlimited options.. BMW will be happy to sell you an M3 or M4

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by W///

Perfection

On a serious note, I'd love to see more weight measurements on the M235i. I know the number 3500 lbs is floating around, but I'd love to see actual measurements of a very low optioned car. I would not be remotely surprised if it's the 3400 lbs range.

Had my car corner balanced not long ago and snapped this shitty picture of the scale with my cell phone. You can see how my car is optioned in my sig.

3394 lbs with half a tank of gas.

Now, back to color discussions.

[W///]

Originally Posted by Alpine F31

Had my car corner balanced not long ago and snapped this shitty picture of the scale with my cell phone. You can see how my car is optioned in my sig.

3394 lbs with half a tank of gas.

Now, back to color discussions.

That's a really great post. So assuming the car had a full tank, that would put it right at about 3450 lbs. You've got the moonroof delete which is nice, but then you also have other packages. I think that's pretty damn respectable and right on par with the E46 M3 (which no one ever seems to mention).

I think this bodes well for my stripper M2 being right at about 3400 lbs. Fingers crossed

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by W///

I think this bodes well for my stripper M2 being right at about 3400 lbs. Fingers crossed

It seems entirely possible, but I do wonder how much weight the wider fenders and wider wheels & tires will add.

[Twix]

Originally Posted by W///

I think this bodes well for my stripper M2 being right at about 3400 lbs. Fingers crossed

I highly doubt it. The M diff will certainly weigh more, as will the wider fenders and the extra cooling M division will add. Bigger brakes etc etc.. I'd love to see the stripper at 3450 (was my initial guess) but reality tells me 3500+.

[PackPride85]

Originally Posted by Twix

I highly doubt it. The M diff will certainly weigh more, as will the wider fenders and the extra cooling M division will add. Bigger brakes etc etc.. I'd love to see the stripper at 3450 (was my initial guess) but reality tells me 3500+.

The 1M shaved 77lbs off the 135i. Full tank in that guys 235 would get to about 3450 so 3400 is most certainly do-able with the M2.

The M3/4 suspension that it uses is much lighter as well as the 6 speed.

[Twix]

Originally Posted by PackPride85

The 1M shaved 77lbs off the 135i. Full tank in that guys 235 would get to about 3450 so 3400 is most certainly do-able with the M2.

The M3/4 suspension that it uses is much lighter as well as the 6 speed.

Yes the control arms are lighter. The larger brakes, anti-roll bars, differential weigh more.

The 1M could be had with manual seats, the M2 will have power seats. Two power seats weigh as much as the average man, that might be where the 77lbs of reduction came from. I'd like to see the weight comparisons of a loaded 1M and a 135i with the same transmissions. Probably very close in weight.

As for the 6 speed, dude's car in that picture is spec'd with a 6 speed. So I doubt there's going to be any difference in the M2 trans. It will probably share with the M235i regarding the manual.

Anything regarding the M2's weight and options are for the most part speculation. There's a leaked option list, but we all know the North American cars will be different than the European cars. I think too many people are getting their hopes up for a light weight, carbon-bodied race machine. I just don't see where all these significant weight savings are going got come from given the "info" we currently have.

[PackPride85]

Originally Posted by Twix

Yes the control arms are lighter. The larger brakes, anti-roll bars, differential weigh more.

The 1M could be had with manual seats, the M2 will have power seats. Two power seats weigh as much as the average man, that might be where the 77lbs of reduction came from. I'd like to see the weight comparisons of a loaded 1M and a 135i with the same transmissions. Probably very close in weight.

As for the 6 speed, dude's car in that picture is spec'd with a 6 speed. So I doubt there's going to be any difference in the M2 trans. It will probably share with the M235i regarding the manual.

Anything regarding the M2's weight and options are for the most part speculation. There's a leaked option list, but we all know the North American cars will be different than the European cars. I think too many people are getting their hopes up for a light weight, carbon-bodied race machine. I just don't see where all these significant weight savings are going got come from given the "info" we currently have.

The 235 6 speed and M3/4 6 speed are not the same. The M2 will use the M3/4 6 speed (as was the case with the 1M).

[Black Gold]

Originally Posted by PackPride85

The 235 6 speed and M3/4 6 speed are not the same. The M2 will use the M3/4 6 speed (as was the case with the 1M).

The 1m did not have the same transmission or clutch as the e9x m3. I had both

It was modified from that in the 335is iirc

[PackPride85]

Originally Posted by KennyPowers

The 1m did not have the same transmission or clutch as the e9x m3. I had both

It was modified from that in the 335is iirc

My mistake. Thought I had read it was from the M3 but everything I'm pulling up now says it was from the 135i with a 335i clutch.