[MR.]

Originally Posted by Apachesmith

So I have just had word back from my dealership and it isn't very encouraging, I quote:

Dealer:
"The only thing they could say is that it would only change once it gets to its originally specified build week and that is showing as week 45."

Me:
"So I would know of any delays until it’s scheduled build week? Which is November?"

Dealer:
"Wish I could give you some specifics but that is all I have at the moment. They say it could possibly be delayed until Qtr1 but they won’t know until the factory looks at individual specification closer to the build slot. Guess they might say that in case the supply of the brakes for example are available again but they haven’t stated that is the case.

"By all means you a welcome to call BMW if you feel they can tell you something I am not aware of. Customer service number is: 0370 5050160."

So looks as if I'm left with a 2 month wait to see if I will have a delay...... Which is two months potentially wasted on finding a replacement! Great car Utterly useless service from BMW, my first M car and almost certainly my last.......

This is not really weird... I can see the point and how this works within the factory as a process. They only know more closer to the date and I think the closest they know is around mid October, also because other people can change or cancel their order last minute and then the limited number of brake kits that are available could be allocated differently and one could end up on your car.

At this moment they cannot delay a car that is built in two months, because they don't know if supply is in order yet at that moment. I can see the point of the dealer not knowing this. Not much you can do here other than sit still and wait or go for another car.

MR

[doughboy]

I think this is pretty unusual for an mcar. I've certainly not come across it in nearly 10 years on these forums.

[3tekcorps]

My US car was just completed on schedule this week. Not sure where all the delays are internationally.

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by 3tekcorps

My US car was just completed on schedule this week. Not sure where all the delays are internationally.

I could see US cars getting priority since the brakes are standard.

[///M Houbi]

There are also other countries with 2NH as standard, Spain for example.

As it looks the delays now trigger down to US orders as well, which is no surprise at all.

[Robin_NL]

In Germany: from 11/18 ( november) the 2NH bbk isn't anymore in the price list as an option due to unavailability.
Available from 4/19...

https://www.1erforum.de/threads/m2-c...9-2018.250343/


Cheers
Robin

[Hender214]

I'm the same placed my order in May while I was working away told it would be mid Sept delivery which was ideal for me i would be back home. Then it was delayed a month, just got told today after I emailed them it's delayed even further no date. But if I remove the brakes I can have it at the first delayed date. It's just not good enough in my eyes. I sold my car before I went away as I had my deposit down from early last year. I'm now without a car and due to go back to work mid october haha.

[Apachesmith]

Originally Posted by Hender214

I'm the same placed my order in May while I was working away told it would be mid Sept delivery which was ideal for me i would be back home. Then it was delayed a month, just got told today after I emailed them it's delayed even further no date. But if I remove the brakes I can have it at the first delayed date. It's just not good enough in my eyes. I sold my car before I went away as I had my deposit down from early last year. I'm now without a car and due to go back to work mid october haha.

Which dealership if you don't mind saying.... This sounds very similar to my story - while others have had their cars delivered already in the UK - I'm starting to think the dealerships have a lot to answer for on when they processed our orders......

[///M Houbi]

Same shitt everywhere.... i should be driving my car since a few days.

I guess it will be april next year then....... :

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by ///M Houbi

Same shitt everywhere.... i should be driving my car since a few days.

I guess it will be april next year then....... :

The normal Brembo brakes are just fine trust me


Cheers
Robin

[///M Houbi]

I know they are absolutely fine and also about the „pluses" they would bring like less weight, 18" winter tyres and so on. I am aware of that.

[Hender214]

Originally Posted by Apachesmith

Which dealership if you don't mind saying.... This sounds very similar to my story - while others have had their cars delivered already in the UK - I'm starting to think the dealerships have a lot to answer for on when they processed our orders......

Mine went through park lane bmw as I'm in the forces that who we order through. They have told me there's nothing they can offer or do, leave the brakes on pick it up next year or take them off pick it up October. I don't want to do either that's the problem. I'm not stuck without a car till I either order something else or wait. They have said I can have my deposit back if I cancel it.

[Apachesmith]

Originally Posted by Hender214

Mine went through park lane bmw as I'm in the forces that who we order through. They have told me there's nothing they can offer or do, leave the brakes on pick it up next year or take them off pick it up October. I don't want to do either that's the problem. I'm not stuck without a car till I either order something else or wait. They have said I can have my deposit back if I cancel it.

Not the same as me..... there goes that theory....Looks like I'm going to have to ditch the big brakes then......Wonder if BMW would honor fitting the M-Performance options for the same price in April when they are back in stock?

[M-Pilot]

Anyone who had to order blue brakes but wants 2NH can buy mine but shipping to EU might be more expensive than brakes themselves

[3tekcorps]

Originally Posted by cntzl

Anyone who had to order blue brakes but wants 2NH can buy mine but shipping to EU might be more expensive than brakes themselves

Thought about this, but can already hear buyers in 3 years.

"Love your car, but i'll need to buy correct brakes for track use! Can you help with out with a $6,000 price reduction"

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by 3tekcorps

Thought about this, but can already hear buyers in 3 years.

"Love your car, but i'll need to buy correct brakes for track use! Can you help with out with a $6,000 price reduction"

Correct brakes for track use? If a potential buyer thinks heavier 2NH brakes that doesn't allow 18" wheels are better than full AP Racing kit then I rather find a new buyer

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by cntzl

Correct brakes for track use? If a potential buyer thinks heavier 2NH brakes that doesn't allow 18" wheels are better than full AP Racing kit then I rather find a new buyer

Exactly my point.

Porsche 718 is one of the best 'affordable' sportscars if not the best atm.
But take a look at the brakediscs, they're pretty small in diameter but do their job better than any other brand stock.

The bigger diameter suggests shorter stopping distance but it's about durability and endurance on trackdays, nothing more and nothing less. But you still need other pads (and fluid)

Cheers
Robin

[Twinsturbo]

My car went in to prod(status 150) on the 19th with 2NH. Seems like the different markets got their quote on brakes!?

[Hender214]

I've just been told that my dealer changed the brakes on my order to the standard to see if my delivery date changed and before they could change it back it went into production and issued a chassis number. Now they said they can 're order my car and see if it's a delivery date around march/April or I can collect the one being built in October (not the spec I ordered).

Where do I stand on this now they haven't said sorry or even offered me anything for hanging the spec of my car without asking me.

[Apachesmith]

Originally Posted by Hender214

I've just been told that my dealer changed the brakes on my order to the standard to see if my delivery date changed and before they could change it back it went into production and issued a chassis number. Now they said they can 're order my car and see if it's a delivery date around march/April or I can collect the one being built in October (not the spec I ordered).

Where do I stand on this now they haven't said sorry or even offered me anything for hanging the spec of my car without asking me.

That's simply not on.... I would push them very hard for replacing your standard brakes with the M-Performance brakes (When Available) for the same price as the optional performance brakes (£1,800) including fitting. That way you're not out of pocket and you get your car on schedule!

[doughboy]

Hender124,

Seems you've got the best of both worlds there. I wouldn't moan.

You can choose no 2NH and your car will be here in Oct. Or they can re order and you'll be where you were before with just a held order not in the production system. Could be april could be next sept who knows.

I think they've done you a favour. Not sure who should be saying thank you...

Personally I'm well over losing my 2NH. Regular brakes are just great and a shed load lighter. Get your car next month, save the money buy some proper pads, fluid, pay for a track day and go out on a big night out instead...you could drop dead waiting for those big brakes. Then you'll be really pissed off...

[Apachesmith]

Originally Posted by doughboy

Hender124,

Seems you've got the best of both worlds there. I wouldn't moan.

You can choose no 2NH and your car will be here in Oct. Or they can re order and you'll be where you were before with just a held order not in the production system. Could be april could be next sept who knows.

I think they've done you a favour. Not sure who should be saying thank you...

Personally I'm well over losing my 2NH. Regular brakes are just great and a shed load lighter. Get your car next month, save the money buy some proper pads, fluid, pay for a track day and go out on a big night out instead...you could drop dead waiting for those big brakes. Then you'll be really pissed off...

Or that.....