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Was the epas change on your OG M2 just a coding change or a complete reflash/upload? I'm wondering if the same strut bar additions would make any difference to the OG M2 |
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09-27-2018, 08:12 AM | #159 |
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Right now, still intending to make the switch. As another factor, got decent trade value in my 17 and I think those prices are really going to fall.
Marc, indeed in hindsight, making a deal on that gt3 would have been a great move. Lots of miles and track time didn't make the car cherry, but PTS always commands a premium. Still a bit stunned that the car sold for low money. The car sold so quickly is only an indicator that it was underpriced. |
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09-27-2018, 01:50 PM | #160 |
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I don't think there has been much written about the DCT on the M2C at all. Not sure where all these people are that are saying it's a big improvement, or even talking about anything related to the DCT.
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09-27-2018, 02:00 PM | #161 |
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I have recently added the strut (both pieces) and it feels a bit tighter, but nothing ground breaking. Wondering if I changed the steering map, if it would make a bigger difference?? How much does the extra weight of the S55 factor in do you think? I mean it can't be that much heavier in the front than the OG, can it? I guess the stock BBK and 788 wheels would contribute a bit of added weight for the front, but I would think the engine/cooling change would account for most of the difference, no?
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09-27-2018, 02:21 PM | #162 | |
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Wheels and and brakes definitely contribute significantly to the weight increase in addition to the new closed deck block, two downpipes (instead of one) and additional cooling components as you said. |
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09-27-2018, 02:53 PM | #163 | |
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All of a sudden the Ford GT happened and I had to make a choice. Problem is that leasing or financing in CZ is horrible, else I would have killed the M2C, gotten the GT3 on a lease deal, kept the M2 in May and ditched the MINI after the season. Looking back at it now, it might have been better, but the GT3 price tag was just too much too soon for me. I could not deal with it all, also because of certain business decisions I had to make. It is a pity and it pisses me off, but then again live goes on... Let's go back to tuning the M2C and have decent fun with that! MR |
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09-27-2018, 05:28 PM | #164 |
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Technically speaking a seamless McLaren-like shift is an improvement. It means no loss of power between gears. If you want the hesitation(kick), you can flash older version of DCT software.
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09-28-2018, 10:33 AM | #166 | |
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And it felt like I was doing harm to the whole tranny sometimes . I hope that's gone and settled now. We will see next week when I'm going to pick it I up Cheers Robin |
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09-28-2018, 11:26 AM | #167 |
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I have mine. About a month now. Sportplus is sweet...gear change and pull all elements. mdm traction control button is a very nice feature so you can pick and chose your fun at any setting.
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10-01-2018, 07:26 AM | #171 |
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Slight delay, tomorrow night I'll post it.
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I’m sure the car will be walking in on crutches with so much promise but crippled through the mistakes of bureaucracy and marketing forces. Then a mystical hand will be waved over it. Then praise Jesus it has come to life. Hallelujah. It is restored. Praise the lord. A miracle!
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Where are you at in Indiana? I hope you were able to avoid Dreyer. One of the things I am wondering about is how some have reported changes to the way the DCT shifts gears - aka, not as aggressively. Are you experiencing the same sort of thing?
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With a DCT, there are effectively 3 different things you can configure to either comfort, sport, or sport+. 1. Throttle response 2. Steering 3. Transmission Thus, if you have transmission in comfort mode, the shifts are buttery smooth. You don't even notice when you shift gears. If you have transmission in sport+ mode, you feel the shifts big time. (Technically, it's called S1, S2, and S3, as opposed to comfort, sport, and sport+ but whatever...) Hope that makes sense. |
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I drove GWM2's OG M2 with M2C ePAS coded in, OEM MPSC2 and AST coilovers - in isolation the front end was great but compared to my OG M2 [MPerf coilovers/OEM MPSS/OEM -30min camber correction hubs and zero ePAS coding] it came 2nd place to mine. I think GWM2 will attest to as he drove mine whilst I drove his. Albeit only 15-20mins drive, it showed that adding front camber [from -1.5 to -2 deg] had a marked positive effect on the helm !!! I cant comment on M2C steering etc compared to my car, as not driven one yet but no doubt will meet up with GWM2 at some point very soon and maybe a get a chance to drive his new toy !!! BP
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My question was aimed at trying to determine if the US owners are experiencing a less aggressive shift from the DCT in the M2C vs. the OG M2 or other F8X cars. A few folks with M2Cs have commented that the shifts appear to be less aggressive than the OG M2's DCT operated....
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