Evolve M2 Build

Imran@Evolve · 09-20-2016, 11:15 AM

As you know we took delivery of our M2 aka "Starla" last week. Although we have only covered around 550 miles so far we have been very impressed with it especially in the handling department. It is a lot of fun to drive.

Here are some pictures of it a few days after pick up once it had some new car prep and ceramic coating by our preferred detailer Unique Detail using the Siramik brand product.

We will keep this thread updated as and when we make changes to car. We have some exciting plans for it and are excited about making progress.

If you are on Instagram the car has a dedicated username which is @StarlaM2

Evolve BMW M2 - Stock by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

Evolve BMW M2 - Stock by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr[/quote]

Orange fever · 09-20-2016, 01:54 PM

Time to make some hp!!!

Riddim · 09-20-2016, 07:41 PM

How much did it cost you for the ceramic coating

Imran@Evolve · 09-21-2016, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Orange fever

Time to make some hp!!!

RIS can't come soon enough.

Imran@Evolve · 09-21-2016, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Riddim

How much did it cost you for the ceramic coating

He normally charges £1300 for a full stage 2 machine polish/correction and the ceramic coating.

Corinne · 09-21-2016, 04:54 AM

Very professional photos ! It looks gorgeous.

Glounk · 09-21-2016, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

Evolve BMW M2 - Stock by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

+1 realy gorgeous ;-)

I've never seen those kind of kidney grilles paint you have !!!!!!! the "gun metal" color seems deleated while polishng?

Imran@Evolve · 09-21-2016, 09:15 AM

First modification done. Retrofitted M3/M4 CCB. Full write up coming soon. Each disc is about 4.5 KG lighter than stock.

M2 with CCB by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

Imran@Evolve · 09-21-2016, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Glounk

+1 realy gorgeous ;-)

I've never seen those kind of kidney grilles paint you have !!!!!!! the "gun metal" color seems deleated while polishng?

Thanks.

The kidney grills are stock. Black ones will be going on next week.

PhilL · 09-21-2016, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

He normally charges £1300 for a full stage 2 machine polish/correction and the ceramic coating.

I was wondering why there was such a lack of orange peel! Is that with the Diamas Professionali coating?

Imran@Evolve · 09-21-2016, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by PhilL

I was wondering why there was such a lack of orange peel! Is that with the Diamas Professionali coating?

Yes thats correct.

Really happy with the finish on it now.

Jevi Javi · 09-21-2016, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

First modification done. Retrofitted M3/M4 CCB. Full write up coming soon. Each disc is about 4.5 KG lighter than stock.

M2 with CCB by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

awesome. I thought there weren't any significant weight savings with this modification. But 4.5 kg per corner is a lot. What about the calipers?

interested in that write up...

Pol · 09-21-2016, 01:58 PM

Best pics I have seen as far.

Imran@Evolve · 09-23-2016, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Pol

Best pics I have seen as far.

Thanks! Parts have started turning up now so expect to see some changes next week.

Imran@Evolve · 09-23-2016, 11:55 AM

First modification done.

Full write up here:

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...3#post20607993

switlikbob · 09-24-2016, 10:33 PM

Imran, and goals as far as tuning / horsepower output?

Imran@Evolve · 09-26-2016, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by switlikbob

Imran, and goals as far as tuning / horsepower output?

We don't set ourselves specific goals. Once we start tuning and datalogging we'll settle for something that we are comfortable with

Robban · 09-26-2016, 12:22 PM

I am starting to like this thread...

Imran@Evolve · 10-05-2016, 10:39 AM

Bilstein B16 Coilovers Fitted with 12mm rear spacers. Full write up on the suspension set up coming when I get some more wheel time in the car.

Tuning starts next week now that run in service has been completed at 950 miles.

The car will also be on display at Essen so we have much to do before then!

evolve_bmw_f87_m2_lowered_2 by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

evolve_bmw_f87_m2_lowered by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

kiysersosae · 10-15-2016, 06:35 PM

How's it going on the tuning front? What do you think we could realistically get from the M2 without adding a turbo, 400bhp?

Imran@Evolve · 10-17-2016, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kiysersosae

How's it going on the tuning front? What do you think we could realistically get from the M2 without adding a turbo, 400bhp?

Stage 1 is complete. Will do a write up on it soon. Yes I think without adding a hybrid just over 400 BHP (flywheel) on our dyno is about it.

We've still got downpipe, exhaust, FMIC and intake to add.

SukSqueezeBangBlo · 10-17-2016, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

Stage 1 is complete. Will do a write up on it soon. Yes I think without adding a hybrid just over 400 BHP (flywheel) on our dyno is about it.

We've still got downpipe, exhaust, FMIC and intake to add.

Did you guys figure out some type of 02 simulator that retains readiness like the e92 m3 tune you sell?

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