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The issue is something you can work around - driving in D2 is the easiest fix. Downshifting once or twice when you need to make a quick move - rather than stabbing the throttle - is also a good fix. I've found the problem is really only annoying when you're in 2nd gear, and the S58 just does not want to shift into first gear (in fact it won't shift in D1 unless you go WOT). In 2nd gear, the relation between throttle and acceleration is not what you would expect and all of us who've driven the S58 have at least one story where we expected acceleration, didn't get it, and thought we were going to be rear-ended. In higher gears, the car downshifts and it's not an issue. If you are manually shifting you have to squeeze your left hand 3 or 4 times, which means your aggressive overtakes need to be thought out in advance ... which is probably safer anyway. The big question for me is did BMW design the S58 intentionally this way? Or was this a negative effect they couldn't overcome? |
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09-06-2021, 06:36 PM | #2686 |
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I realize that, for some, the M2 journey will end with the F87C. That is cool.
For many others, the journey will continue to unfold with another ///M car offering. FOR ME, the G80C represents the ultimate driving machine to date. For others, the G87 is highly anticipated and will replace their F87C. I have no doubt the G87 will put a lot of smiles on a lot of F87C owners faces. As I write, my prior intentions to move from the G80C into the G87 have changed. Although I firmly believe the G87 will be a fantastic encore to the F87C . . . I do not think it will surpass the G80C performance to which I have become so attached. So, FOR ME, the next step will most likely be the G80 CS. In the meantime, I look forward to ///M car enthusiasts anticipating the G87 release . . . and, ultimately, taking delivery and sharing their G87 experience. ///AVM |
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09-07-2021, 10:21 AM | #2687 |
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@///AVM never say never. We all know the lust of a new car release. Hell, I am now even more intrigued by the G80 when I swore off it in the beginning. I said I would keep the M2C till I die! We all know what is about to happen and how hollow my words were…
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09-07-2021, 01:30 PM | #2688 | |
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We humans are certainly novelty seekers and easy prey for these car manufacturers. G80C is amazing but my plan is to hold out for G80CS. If I said I believe the G87 will be a step backwards, other forum members would think I'm saying the G87 won't be anything other than fantastic. . . so I'm not going to say that. ///AVM |
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09-30-2021, 07:29 PM | #2690 |
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Quick post while fueling up . . .
Saw another G80 for the first time out in the wild today. I have to say, seeing the car out on the roadway provides a perspective that simply cannot be captured online in photos or video. Even though I am not a fan of the G80 design architecture, I must admit the package comes together quite nicely while in motion out on the roadway . . . G80 has an amazing ROAD PRESENCE. FWIW the above sentiments are very similar to how I felt about the F87C . . . and suspect will be a similar experience once the G87 is released. These ///M cars just need to be seen in person and in motion for the design architecture to be fully and properly appreciated. ///AVM |
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I'm happy for your enthusiasm over your G80. I have no doubt that it is a beautiful and capable car. It is however a larger and heavier car than the M2/M2C. Are you trying to convert us all to your decision? There is a reason that many of us are a fan of the tail happy fun M2 platform. That is nothing against your choice but many of us are not interested in being converted.
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Been looking at buy a new M240i or M2. Sales lady called me yesterday and told me someone just traded in a low mileage '21 M2C, bought it before the previous owner even had all of their stuff out of the car, can't be more excited to pick it up tomorrow.
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Great bump. I miss this thread.
Just clicked on AVM’s profile to see what he’s been up to since I remember him being very active back when the M2 was new to me (almost 4 years ago - wow!) …. turns out he’s banned? Surprising. Rip. |
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