M2 now in service at Perfomance Center South Carolina

AIRHEIR · 05-04-2016, 02:35 PM

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Just got back from a M club day in South Carolina. We were the first group to drive the M2 there.

I own an F80 M3 just so everyone knows what I am comparing the M2 with.

Exhaust note on this car in stock form is way better than the M3/M4...for whatever reason this car just sounds meaner in stock form

The official HP/TQs are lower than the M3 but this car has no issue wanting to spin the tires freely and it also is much easier to toss around. I found it to be much more forgiving for a driver like myself (novice).

The interior is definitely lacking but I guess they had to cut back on somethings...and also to try to minimize sales cannibalism from M4

The seats are MEH,...cause I had read out about the seat position being a little crooked...I paid attention and I was able to spot it... But without having that knowledge first hand I dont think I would have.

The instructors at Performance Center all loved the M2 and raved about its grip so for those track junkies this car will be great.

I am totally happy with the M3 but if I was in the market for smaller M car and did not need 4 doors the M2 would be a no-brainer.

will try to post video as well

TunedM2C · 05-04-2016, 03:14 PM

Awesome. I just did a BMW X-drive event and the instructors said by the time they get back to SC the M2's should be there. They were excited the M2 was being added to their fleet.

supersam · 05-04-2016, 03:48 PM

woohoo! so ecstatic to hear the M2 is part of their fleet. Guess who happens to be going to M school there this weekend?

glad you enjoyed it! were they dct or 6mt?

AIRHEIR · 05-04-2016, 04:37 PM

All M school cars are DCT. No manuals. Cheaper for them that way. No abuse to worry about as far as missed shifts, clutch , etc

I wish they had manuals as well. But no dice. This is my 2nd time there and as always no manuals.

DrKevM5 · 05-04-2016, 04:56 PM

Awesome! Taking delivery there tomorrow.

W/// · 05-04-2016, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DrKevM5

Awesome! Taking delivery there tomorrow.

No kidding? Maybe I'll see your car on the way to work tomorrow! Congrats

Driver37 · 05-05-2016, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DrKevM5

Awesome! Taking delivery there tomorrow.

I'm just getting on the shuttle now. Where are you??

M3 Adjuster · 05-05-2016, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by AIRHEIR

All M school cars are DCT. No manuals. Cheaper for them that way. No abuse to worry about as far as missed shifts, clutch , etc

I wish they had manuals as well. But no dice. This is my 2nd time there and as always no manuals.

The 1Ms there were manuals ...

buddalun · 05-05-2016, 10:34 AM

Anybody know if the M2s are at Thermal? TIA

bim2er · 05-05-2016, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by buddalun

Anybody know if the M2s are at Thermal? TIA

M2s were at BMW Performance Center West at the beginning of March for dealer demos. Whether they are already in the M Schools or not, I don't know, but believe they would be.

AIRHEIR · 05-05-2016, 02:48 PM

They only had 4 in South Carolina and they said they had very limited #. So it is quite possible that thermal does not have yet and if they do it will be in limited #s.

DrKevM5 · 05-05-2016, 04:18 PM

Took delivery today. Unfortunately, no 6mt's.

Pyrat 2 · 05-05-2016, 05:00 PM

Drove this M2 in South Carolina 2 weeks back. Think I was either the first or second to drive it. They said their employees break the cars in with personal use before they put it in the fleet.

tibookM3 · 05-05-2016, 05:09 PM

Wish they would get approval to repave that track...

jballs16 · 05-05-2016, 05:16 PM

That LBB photo is probably the best shot of an M2 yet

AIRHEIR · 05-05-2016, 05:28 PM

This color looks great in person on the m2.
Here is another shot.

bradleyland · 05-05-2016, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tibookM3

Wish they would get approval to repave that track...

Sebring simulation

AGAV13 · 05-05-2016, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bim2er

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Originally Posted by buddalun

Anybody know if the M2s are at Thermal? TIA

M2s were at BMW Performance Center West at the beginning of March for dealer demos. Whether they are already in the M Schools or not, I don't know, but believe they would be.

Yes they are there. At least 6 of them. I was there in March, one of the first to drive the M2s. They were having the BMW training session the next week and had no less than 20 in total.

AGAV13 · 05-05-2016, 07:41 PM

The lineup at Thermal

M3 Number 86 · 05-05-2016, 08:37 PM

Wish I can work there

Sedan_Clan · 05-05-2016, 09:30 PM

Thanks for the videos. I still don't hear the "way meaner" sound that some people claim to hear from the M2 relative to the M3/M4, but to each their own.

AIRHEIR · 05-05-2016, 09:31 PM

I have m3. And for sure in stock to stock comparison the m2 does sound meaner. Once u get valves to stay open on m3 obviously things change.

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AIRHEIR X3M Comp 443 Rep 718 Posts Drives: X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Just got back from a M club day in South Carolina. We were the first group to drive the M2 there. I own an F80 M3 just so everyone knows what I am comparing the M2 with. Exhaust note on this car in stock form is way better than the M3/M4...for whatever reason this car just sounds meaner in stock form The official HP/TQs are lower than the M3 but this car has no issue wanting to spin the tires freely and it also is much easier to toss around. I found it to be much more forgiving for a driver like myself (novice). The interior is definitely lacking but I guess they had to cut back on somethings...and also to try to minimize sales cannibalism from M4 The seats are MEH,...cause I had read out about the seat position being a little crooked...I paid attention and I was able to spot it... But without having that knowledge first hand I dont think I would have. The instructors at Performance Center all loved the M2 and raved about its grip so for those track junkies this car will be great. I am totally happy with the M3 but if I was in the market for smaller M car and did not need 4 doors the M2 would be a no-brainer. will try to post video as well Attached Images
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AIRHEIR X3M Comp 443 Rep 718 Posts Drives: X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	All M school cars are DCT. No manuals. Cheaper for them that way. No abuse to worry about as far as missed shifts, clutch , etc I wish they had manuals as well. But no dice. This is my 2nd time there and as always no manuals.
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AIRHEIR X3M Comp 443 Rep 718 Posts Drives: X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	They only had 4 in South Carolina and they said they had very limited #. So it is quite possible that thermal does not have yet and if they do it will be in limited #s.
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AIRHEIR X3M Comp 443 Rep 718 Posts Drives: X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	This color looks great in person on the m2. Here is another shot. Attached Images
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AIRHEIR X3M Comp 443 Rep 718 Posts Drives: X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	I have m3. And for sure in stock to stock comparison the m2 does sound meaner. Once u get valves to stay open on m3 obviously things change.
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