What did you do to your M2C today?

Kleinacus · 02-03-2022, 09:15 AM

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Little video of the iPE exhaust. Sounds great in person. Stock tune still - burbles should go away soon... Also please ignore the mic - I suck at video

How's the cold start?

OG Shark · 02-03-2022, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kleinacus

How's the cold start?

Not bad actually - when I actually put a decent video together on it I'll include one.

Fugly M3 · 02-03-2022, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

**UPDATE** Just got tracking and the rears have shipped -2 months early!

Oh its happening! I have the fronts, now I wait for the rears.

I am pleasantly surprised how light these are.

Where'd you order them from?

ChrisK · 02-03-2022, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by F8SEVEN

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

**UPDATE** Just got tracking and the rears have shipped -2 months early!

Oh its happening! I have the fronts, now I wait for the rears.

I am pleasantly surprised how light these are.

Where'd you order them from?

bmwpartspros.com

Free shipping and no tax.

willb · 02-03-2022, 08:07 PM

Today I picked up the car from the detailer after getting it ceramic coated and the front PPFed. The PPF was expensive due to the labor time on the front bumper but it turned out well!

21M2 · 02-04-2022, 08:45 AM

Hi Willb Where did you get it done and how much was it?

willb · 02-05-2022, 03:04 PM

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Hi Willb Where did you get it done and how much was it?

I got it done at California Detailing in SF. It was about $3800 all together. I'm sure I could have gotten a better deal somewhere in the South Bay but the shop had good reviews and was in my neighborhood.

AKD · 02-06-2022, 02:16 AM

Matte red M1/M2 buttons from IND went on. Really digging the look even if they cost way too much for what they are.

Protip for my fellow manual folks - you don't need to remove the airbag and trim to remove the button cluster like every DIY says you do. Simply remove the T20 screw from behind the wheel and gently punch it out with a small screwdriver or hex key. Once you've got new buttons on, slide + push that entire cluster back in and you're good to go. Took WAY less time.

KPM2C · 02-06-2022, 07:56 AM

Took her out for a small tour after sitting in the garage for 5 weeks… next week if weather allows will do the same and after skiing holidays end February I'll be driving her in the weekends again depending on the weather…

ALX_B · 02-06-2022, 05:56 PM

For the first time in 7 or 8 years and definitely first time in the M2C got out to the track (Laguna).

Stock tires, brake pads, fluid are fine if taking relatively easy but could benefit from upgrades if going past 7/10 a few laps in a row.

Had TracWrap on; worked great and prevented a number of small debris strikes (and bugs!) from causing any damage or mark paint. Ironically picked up a stone chip on the windshield on the drive home, go figure!

MooMooM2 · 02-07-2022, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by AKD

Matte red M1/M2 buttons from IND went on. Really digging the look even if they cost way too much for what they are.

Protip for my fellow manual folks - you don't need to remove the airbag and trim to remove the button cluster like every DIY says you do. Simply remove the T20 screw from behind the wheel and gently punch it out with a small screwdriver or hex key. Once you've got new buttons on, slide + push that entire cluster back in and you're good to go. Took WAY less time.

I am going to do it this weekend on a manual and have had the buttons for a while but been slacking since I did not want to take the airbag and stuff apart so this is good to know.

However in the meantime I got a new m performance wheel and carbon trim so now I do have to take it apart ahha. Looks good, can't wait to have mine on

AKD · 02-07-2022, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ALX_B

For the first time in 7 or 8 years and definitely first time in the M2C got out to the track (Laguna).

Stock tires, brake pads, fluid are fine if taking relatively easy but could benefit from upgrades if going past 7/10 a few laps in a row.

Had TracWrap on; worked great and prevented a number of small debris strikes (and bugs!) from causing any damage or mark paint. Ironically picked up a stone chip on the windshield on the drive home, go figure!

Funny, the SAME thing happened to me when leaving Sonoma. TracWrap worked brilliantly for 2 days and then when leaving on the final day my windshield gets whacked by a stone kicked up from a trailer

Track pads and Castrol SRF are all you really need to have a great day out there.

Rumbloki · 02-07-2022, 10:15 PM

Turner High Kick Spoiler. AA axle back against AA single mid pipe.

cb804 · 02-08-2022, 07:00 AM

Took a quick shot during hibernation. Only 40 days until spring

ChrisK · 02-08-2022, 01:19 PM

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Took a quick shot during hibernation. Only 40 days until spring

We need a Chicago area M2 meet!

drumnjuny · 02-08-2022, 09:10 PM

Posted a bunch of parts in member classifieds 🥲 time to say goodbye to my baby M

IcewaterPete · 02-08-2022, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

We need a Chicago area M2 meet!

If only we had some good roads to hit!

IcewaterPete · 02-08-2022, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AKD

Matte red M1/M2 buttons from IND went on. Really digging the look even if they cost way too much for what they are.

Protip for my fellow manual folks - you don't need to remove the airbag and trim to remove the button cluster like every DIY says you do. Simply remove the T20 screw from behind the wheel and gently punch it out with a small screwdriver or hex key. Once you've got new buttons on, slide + push that entire cluster back in and you're good to go. Took WAY less time.

So no need to disconnect the battery? Just unscrew from behind the button cluster?

AKD · 02-08-2022, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by IcewaterPete

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Originally Posted by AKD

Matte red M1/M2 buttons from IND went on. Really digging the look even if they cost way too much for what they are.

Protip for my fellow manual folks - you don't need to remove the airbag and trim to remove the button cluster like every DIY says you do. Simply remove the T20 screw from behind the wheel and gently punch it out with a small screwdriver or hex key. Once you've got new buttons on, slide + push that entire cluster back in and you're good to go. Took WAY less time.

So no need to disconnect the battery? Just unscrew from behind the button cluster?

Correct- just take your time when pushing out the button cluster with something small like a precision screwdriver. I'm sure if you manhandle it, you could flex the trim enough to break it but I'm no surgeon and it was fine. YMMV based on how ham-fisted you might be.

IcewaterPete · 02-08-2022, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AKD

Correct- just take your time when pushing out the button cluster with something small like a precision screwdriver. I'm sure if you manhandle it, you could flex the trim enough to break it but I'm no surgeon and it was fine. YMMV based on how ham-fisted you might be.

Thanks! I bought the buttons last summer and have been waiting until the spring to put them on, but I may get to it sooner knowing it’s less invasive.

ChrisK · 02-09-2022, 12:03 AM

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We need a Chicago area M2 meet!

If only we had some good roads to hit!

I'd settle for a parking lot after all the Covid lmao

Steelguin · 02-09-2022, 08:29 AM

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I'd settle for a parking lot after all the Covid lmao

Next Tuesday is supposed to be the last day we have to wear mask at work in California!!!!!

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02-06-2022, 02:16 AM	#5200
AKD Private 76 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2019 LBB M2C 6MT Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (4)	Matte red M1/M2 buttons from IND went on. Really digging the look even if they cost way too much for what they are. Protip for my fellow manual folks - you don't need to remove the airbag and trim to remove the button cluster like every DIY says you do. Simply remove the T20 screw from behind the wheel and gently punch it out with a small screwdriver or hex key. Once you've got new buttons on, slide + push that entire cluster back in and you're good to go. Took WAY less time. Attached Images __________________
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ALX_B Enlisted Member 48 Rep 30 Posts Drives: BMW E46 Join Date: May 2021 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	For the first time in 7 or 8 years and definitely first time in the M2C got out to the track (Laguna). Stock tires, brake pads, fluid are fine if taking relatively easy but could benefit from upgrades if going past 7/10 a few laps in a row. Had TracWrap on; worked great and prevented a number of small debris strikes (and bugs!) from causing any damage or mark paint. Ironically picked up a stone chip on the windshield on the drive home, go figure! Attached Images
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