Thread: Is the M2 raw?
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      12-20-2016, 09:22 AM   #14
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Drives: 2020 M2CS 6MT
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Coming from an e92 335 6MT coupe with one of the last hydraulic steering racks, M2's electric rack took some getting used to. It is very precise and well weighted but it gives no feedback of road surface underneath. It's an odd feeling at first if you are used to hydraulic racks. Your brain may be confused initially. You can get some of this feedback through the seat though. Once my brain learned how to compensate or find this feedback elsewhere, I grew more confident with what the chassis was doing. I still miss a hydraulic rack, but M2's steering is very effective once you get used to it. The rest of the car is a perfect aggressive DD with a raw edge to it but not really all out raw. Handles great and sounds great. One thing I don't miss at all is a heavy clutch from 335. I may be in a minority, but to me the relatively light clutch of the M2 is perfect. The shifter is great as well. YMMV of course.
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