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      04-01-2017, 11:56 AM   #1
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M2 Track Day initiation - FBO & Pure Stage 2 - video

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After months of anticipation I finally got to take my completed M2 on its maiden voyage. With the build and initial shake down complete I was still a little nervous how everything would hold up through a strenuous track day. Overall the car performed well and had zero heat issues. Driver skill was the limiting factor and I look forward to improving over what should be a busy track season
- Complete engine mod list and thread for the build -
http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1344711
- Somewhat controversial mountain run with complete mod list and video -
http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1352516


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Thanks for sharing!
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Sounds great! Thanks for posting!
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Sick!

Amazing car and engine! Ain't you scared for the reliability of the N55 with these power mods on the track?
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Sick!

Amazing car and engine! Ain't you scared for the reliability of the N55 with these power mods on the track?
A little bit. If it blows up I hope I get it on video and of course I'll share it lol
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A little bit. If it blows up I hope I get it on video and of course I'll share it lol
Lol nice Must have deep pockets then

BTW, how are the MP coilovers treating you? Are u at BMW recommended settings?

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Lol nice Must have deep pockets then

BTW, how are the MP coilovers treating you? Are u at BMW recommended settings?

Deep pockets... more like in that sweet spot of life where I'm a few years away from having kids and needing a bigger house. Might as well get the most out of it

I love the MP coilovers! I'm using their recommended street settings which is 40% stiffer than stock. Perfect out in the real world, and I didn't feel like they were too soft at the track. I'm happy
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Deep pockets... more like in that sweet spot of life where I'm a few years away from having kids and needing a bigger house. Might as well get the most out of it

I love the MP coilovers! I'm using their recommended street settings which is 40% stiffer than stock. Perfect out in the real world, and I didn't feel like they were too soft at the track. I'm happy
Looks like we are in the same situation then!!
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sounds like a beast!
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Lovely car!
More track sessions is what you need now! 👍
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I have been wanting to try the mod, but I am just curious about the reliability of the big turbo with

Have you had any issues or the engine vibrating after hard runs/track. How about any transmission related error codes?
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I have been wanting to try the mod, but I am just curious about the reliability of the big turbo with

Have you had any issues or the engine vibrating after hard runs/track. How about any transmission related error codes?
No vibration issues or engine roughness.

I did have one weird drivetrain CEL about a month ago. Popped up, said it was safe to keep driving. I was on my way to work so I decided to check it out after work. CEL was gone when I restarted the car. I did a CEL check through the OBD and nothing popped up. Besides that one weird occurrence I haven't had any other issues.
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Great car (jealous) and track (jealous) video. Thanks for sharing.

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Car sounds angry...in a good way. It doesn't look like that track really allows you to get the most out of the car....it is very happy with fast sweepers (100+) and hard braking (-100). Enjoy
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Car sounds angry...in a good way. It doesn't look like that track really allows you to get the most out of the car....it is very happy with fast sweepers (100+) and hard braking (-100). Enjoy
Yah Thunderhill West is more how we wish we could drive mountain roads lol. Next track will be a traditional speedway
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No vibration issues or engine roughness.

I did have one weird drivetrain CEL about a month ago. Popped up, said it was safe to keep driving. I was on my way to work so I decided to check it out after work. CEL was gone when I restarted the car. I did a CEL check through the OBD and nothing popped up. Besides that one weird occurrence I haven't had any other issues.
I have the same issue in high gear with high rev (5th and 6th gears) in 6000 rpm or so. Car goes to limp mode. MR. on this forum also have the same issue and he's got Akra catted downpipe where I have the catless and both got full Akra exhaust as well.

Do you have the Akra downpipe and full exhaust as well?

Did you hook the diagnostic comp to see what caused the drivetrain CEL?
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I have the same issue in high gear with high rev (5th and 6th gears) in 6000 rpm or so. Car goes to limp mode. MR. on this forum also have the same issue and he's got Akra catted downpipe where I have the catless and both got full Akra exhaust as well.

Do you have the Akra downpipe and full exhaust as well?

Did you hook the diagnostic comp to see what caused the drivetrain CEL?
I'm running the ER catless downpipe with the stock catback. Valves are always open. The car was off for about 6 hours in the work parking lot and I when I restarted it there was no longer the CEL. Still curious and slightly afraid I ran my bootmod3 CEL check and it found nothing. Hasn't happened since, and even when it did happen and I had to finish the drive to work... it didn't feel like anything was wrong.
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I'm running the ER catless downpipe with the stock catback. Valves are always open. The car was off for about 6 hours in the work parking lot and I when I restarted it there was no longer the CEL. Still curious and slightly afraid I ran my bootmod3 CEL check and it found nothing. Hasn't happened since, and even when it did happen and I had to finish the drive to work... it didn't feel like anything was wrong.
Well same here, all I had to do is shut down the car completely and restart again. Then everything would be back to normal. Get this, it only happens in Sport+ mode!

Very weird
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Love the video & sound of the car!

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Thanks for coming out, we had a great time and your M2 is so nice the way you have it setup. Can't wait for mine to arrive.

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Thanks for coming out, we had a great time and your M2 is so nice the way you have it setup. Can't wait for mine to arrive.
Oooooh geeze I can only imagine what you have planned for your M2! X5 M and an M2... dreams come true lol
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