Considering a new M2 LCI - A few questions

Tag · 08-21-2017, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Konig Ludwig

On the DCT does it have the full adaptive cruise control that modifies speed and stops based on the distance of the car in front of you.

I drive an Audi A6 with this feature and its great in traffic, basically semi-autonomous.

I believe you can get this option in an M2?

See pages 106 and 119.

OWNER'S MANUAL

Konig Ludwig · 08-22-2017, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

See pages 106 and 119.

OWNER'S MANUAL

So this is a camera system and not a radar system?

So basically this car does not have adaptive cruise control?

StefanV · 08-22-2017, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Konig Ludwig

Car seems fun as fuck, need to take one out soon

1) Does the manual have rev matching?
2) Is the manual way funner to drive?
3) Does the M Performance Exhaust change the performance sound much? Is it worth it?
4) Can I fit 2 child seats in the back?
5) Can you get them with a sunroof?

Anything else I should know about this thing?

2. No. I find the car to be such an evolved instrument that you can't gain pleasure from a grotesque gesture of pressing the left let against the clutch and moving your right arm in H motion. The M2 should be much more than that. You get pleasure from braking late, position the car to kiss the apex, balance the car thru the corner, feather the throttle on the exit.
3. The MPE sounds a bit too exaggerated for my taste. You will loose the metallic zilling of the engine, being covered by the exhaust.

termigni · 08-22-2017, 01:36 PM

considering many other MT cars I used to DD in heavy traffic, this M2 would probably be a cake to DD because everything is so light. so easy to drive; Clutch is light, shifter is light, it even matches the revs for you... why so many complaints?

Tralfaz · 08-22-2017, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Konig Ludwig

So this is a camera system and not a radar system?

So basically this car does not have adaptive cruise control?

No, it does not. The cruise control just modulates speed to maintain the set speed.

The camera is part of the executive package and is used for low speed warning/braking, not for the cruise control system. The front end has no radar sensors.

Spa2k · 08-22-2017, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by termigni

considering many other MT cars I used to DD in heavy traffic, this M2 would probably be a cake to DD because everything is so light. so easy to drive; Clutch is light, shifter is light, it even matches the revs for you... why so many complaints?

Because over the course of 60-90 minutes pushing your legs in and out a thousand times gets really tiresome and causes excessive clutch and brake wear. If you're lucky, you'll get ankle cramps too, so stay hydrated!

stefan · 08-22-2017, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Spa2k

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Originally Posted by termigni

considering many other MT cars I used to DD in heavy traffic, this M2 would probably be a cake to DD because everything is so light. so easy to drive; Clutch is light, shifter is light, it even matches the revs for you... why so many complaints?

Because over the course of 60-90 minutes pushing your legs in and out a thousand times gets really tiresome and causes excessive clutch and brake wear. If you're lucky, you'll get ankle cramps too, so stay hydrated!

How often do you seriously do this? Shelling out for an M car to sit in traffic it seems just bonkers to me. If you do this on a regular basis for crying out loud buy a corolla to get to work.

Spa2k · 08-22-2017, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by stefan

How often do you seriously do this? Shelling out for an M car to sit in traffic it seems just bonkers to me. If you do this on a regular basis for crying out loud buy a corolla to get to work.

Thanks for your concern. My daily driver is a MINI. I would never waste big money on a traffic jammer - that would be ridiculous.

akkando · 08-22-2017, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by stefan

How often do you seriously do this? Shelling out for an M car to sit in traffic it seems just bonkers to me. If you do this on a regular basis for crying out loud buy a corolla to get to work.

Why would you buy an M2 and then just sit in a Corolla instead? Why not just cut out the M2 at that point? An M car in the garage is a waste. Might as well drive it if you're going to buy it..

M2Nebula · 08-22-2017, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by akkando

Why would you buy an M2 and then just sit in a Corolla instead?

Because the leather seats in my Corolla are nicer than my M2.

akkando · 08-22-2017, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by M2Nebula

Because the leather seats in my Corolla are nicer than my M2.

diavliyo · 08-22-2017, 07:14 PM

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Aloha Joe · 08-22-2017, 07:26 PM

Konig, I believe your initial 5 questions have been answered so I'll move on to this one.

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Originally Posted by Konig Ludwig

Because its so fast and small, is it a pain in the ass to drive in stop and go traffic with Manual?

As termigni, says below the clutch is light, and it auto revs to 1k when you release the clutch in 1st gear, plus that hill assist thing makes the M2 a real easy standard to drive. However, it really depends on what you mean by stop & go. If your daily commute is one hour of moving 10-30 feet, then coming to a complete stop and repeating it 70 times, then dct is the way I'd go. Half an hour of slow moving traffic, but not a ton of complete stops, then I'd definitely be in the 6mt.

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Originally Posted by termigni

considering many other MT cars I used to DD in heavy traffic, this M2 would probably be a cake to DD because everything is so light. so easy to drive; Clutch is light, shifter is light, it even matches the revs for you... why so many complaints?

termigni, I agree, the M2 is a very easy 6mt to drive. So I'm not sure that all the people are complaining but just sharing their observations.

This is also not a complaint, but sharing an observation as compared to my 370Z. While the M2 clutch is noticeably lighter then the Z's, the pedal travel is longer, not just below the engagement point, but after it engages as well. Also the Z's shifter does not have that rubbery feel like the M2's and the gates are much more clearly defined.

Even with it's longer travel, I prefer the M2's clutch, but I have to say, the Z's shifter is superior to that of the M2.

Ktmdriver · 08-22-2017, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Aloha Joe

Konig, I believe your initial 5 questions have been answered so I'll move on to this one.

As termigni, says below the clutch is light, and it auto revs to 1k when you release the clutch in 1st gear, plus that hill assist thing makes the M2 a real easy standard to drive. However, it really depends on what you mean by stop & go. If your daily commute is one hour of moving 10-30 feet, then coming to a complete stop and repeating it 70 times, then dct is the way I'd go. Half an hour of slow moving traffic, but not a ton of complete stops, then I'd definitely be in the 6mt.

termigni, I agree, the M2 is a very easy 6mt to drive. So I'm not sure that all the people are complaining but just sharing their observations.

This is also not a complaint, but sharing an observation as compared to my 370Z. While the M2 clutch is noticeably lighter then the Z's, the pedal travel is longer, not just below the engagement point, but after it engages as well. Also the Z's shifter does not have that rubbery feel like the M2's and the gates are much more clearly defined.

Even with it's longer travel, I prefer the M2's clutch, but I have to say, the Z's shifter is superior to that of the M2.

Hey Aloha, I'll bet my DCT would be faster around Mt. Tantalus Drive than your 6MT.

delhang · 08-23-2017, 01:07 PM

Picked up an LCI 2018 M2 last night. DCT. So far so good, still learning everything about it.

diavliyo · 08-23-2017, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by delhang

Picked up an LCI 2018 M2 last night. DCT. So far so good, still learning everything about it.

Photos please

delhang · 08-23-2017, 02:19 PM

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jjclyde · 08-23-2017, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by delhang

Picked up an LCI 2018 M2 last night. DCT. So far so good, still learning everything about it.

Congrats! I think yours is the first LCI we've seen on here on the west coast (assuming you're in California). What was your build week?

Aloha Joe · 08-23-2017, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ktmdriver

Hey Aloha, I'll bet my DCT would be faster around Mt. Tantalus Drive than your 6MT.

No doubt, fun times for sure, but we'd have to follow that up with poke, kalbi on the hibachi and some Kona Brewing brew

delhang · 08-23-2017, 04:29 PM

I had an order in for an M2 since about July (I had not received an allocation at all). I was browsing auto trader earlier this week and came across a 2018 listing. I called the dealership and confirmed they had it. I stopped by and inspected the car and sure enough it was a 2018 with the new instrument cluster and lights. I found out that someone had ordered this car and decided not to go through with the purchase, so I swooped in and was able to get it.

akkando · 08-23-2017, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by delhang

I had an order in for an M2 since about July (I had not received an allocation at all). I was browsing auto trader earlier this week and came across a 2018 listing. I called the dealership and confirmed they had it. I stopped by and inspected the car and sure enough it was a 2018 with the new instrument cluster and lights. I found out that someone had ordered this car and decided not to go through with the purchase, so I swooped in and was able to get it.

Congratulations. What options on the car? Is it close to the spec you ordered?

delhang · 08-23-2017, 05:17 PM

Very close to the specs I ordered. DCT with the executive package. Only deviation was the Apple Car play (I have android). I do have to admit... I was smiling all the way to work this morning even though I was mostly stuck in traffic. I can't wait to take it out this weekend, should be great.

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