Witnessed BMW M2 test day at Laguna Seca - one-piece seats and DCT spotted

ABPReader · 06-23-2015, 01:43 PM

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hayes180 · 06-23-2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosozoku

Looking forward to doing that next year (if and when I get a '16 M235i etc.)
Thanks for the photos and writeup!

Bosozoku hit me up when you come down here. Glad to meet up with you and hit up a track day. Always looking to track with fellow enthusiasts.

hayes180 · 06-23-2015, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by norMcal

He probably didn't want to let the cat out of the bag, in case somebody was keeping track of the times.

Where do you live in the area. We rented a home about 3 miles from the track towards Salinas. I forgot the name of the street, but I took a turn about 2 miles from the track and then drove another mile up the hills. Really nice area. Far enough away from the ocean to avoid some of the fog, but not too far inland to stay cool. I could see myself retiring down there and hit the track every couple of weeks

Right in Monterey and border Pacific Grove, great area.. sure glad i am able to spend my shore duty tour here

Bemo · 06-23-2015, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

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Originally Posted by Bemo

I loved driving the M235i. Perfect size and enough power, to be honest. I'm just hoping that this initial M2 iteration is that much more special. Don't ask me why or what I'd actually do with the additional power/performance, aside from the occasional track days, as my daily commute consists of more or less traffic everywhere

When I test drove the M4, I loved the engine/chassis but didn't feel that the EPS was better or worse than the M235i and the exhaust note, IMHO, sucked as*, cold or warm.

At the end both cars would more than satisfy my humble DD needs.

You sure do a whole lot of complaining for someone who acknowledges that both cars (M2 and M4 ) will satisfy your needs....

I love the brand and plan on being loyal but will continue to comments on the individual bits and pieces that don't work for me.
Am I buying another bimmer? Sure.
Do I like the lawnmower exhaust on the M3 and the EPS? Hell no.

slalomfever · 06-23-2015, 02:01 PM

interesting that BMW would test here in the US as suppose to the Nordschleif

jzmundy · 06-23-2015, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

I really don't think it will be personally. I might not be the easiest car to get like a Z4M for example, but it should be nothing like a 1M.

However, should it be hard to get, I've got all my bases covered as I'm #3 at my dealership.

Z4M is a great example, I think - here's hoping M2 production/allocations will be similar.

SCOTT26 · 06-23-2015, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by slalomfever

interesting that BMW would test here in the US as suppose to the Nordschleif

They test everywhere across the globe but the something is coming was the M2 has begun hot weather testing in the US. So we are almost at the end of development and then we will know...

fuddman · 06-23-2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jet_00

Why is this sticker so big ?

Because they are covering this.
IMO the car is a modified M235i, with some sort of racing kit.

scargizmo · 06-23-2015, 02:34 PM

Make it RED, damn it!
It looks really good in this color

IS3andME · 06-23-2015, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fuddman

Because they are covering this.
IMO the car is a modified M235i, with some sort of racing kit.

Using common sense, they are multiple mules, from various stages of development. And the ones seen over here are doing shakedowns of different components, but are earlier mules without the bodywork---rear and front fenders, etc. But, have the front bodywork. The more complete, almost production ready mules are the ones seen at Ring and other places in Germany.

Autobot · 06-23-2015, 02:59 PM

Thanks for the update Randy, now get back to the books....

Gjm127 · 06-23-2015, 03:03 PM

Why do I feel like this model's gonna be a legend some day ?

Artemis · 06-23-2015, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Other way around... There is no reason to install a seat in the vehicle for testing that is not going to be something that is possible for use later....
IN other words... why would they install a seat that they know that they will NOT put in the vehicle when the install of that item can affect the driver's feedback ?
As another data point.. Preproduction models of the 1M DID have the actual 1M seats in them.. with the correct color stitching..

Hm, here's a picture of a 1M test mule. Not yet the final 1M layout. Maybe the ultimate test mules got the production layout (as the one that you had the privilege to see and experience in Autumn 2010).

UpNcOmINg! · 06-23-2015, 03:07 PM

I feel they would need to use the f80/2 seats simply because of the additional bolstering etc.
Testdrivers would be all over the car in the standard 2 series seats.

My 135i found a new home last night, so here is to hoping that in a year I'll make the ///M2 my own.

Wish me much luck gents

Artemis · 06-23-2015, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

They test everywhere across the globe but the something is coming was the M2 has begun hot weather testing in the US. So we are almost at the end of development and then we will know...

As the start of production is set for this November, there's only room for some fine-tuning of the set-up this Summer. Nothing substantial anymore. Highly likely, remaining exterior and interior bits and pieces distinguishing it from other 2ers are already available to be added (///M rear view mirrors, etc.).

hayes180 · 06-23-2015, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Autobot

Thanks for the update Randy, now get back to the books....

haha thanks

HotelGuy · 06-23-2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jet_00

Why is this sticker so big ?

I was thinking the exact same thing.

M2 CSL
M 235i <---is the same size

M3 Adjuster · 06-23-2015, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by slalomfever

interesting that BMW would test here in the US as suppose to the Nordschleif

Hot weather testing in the US is very important. It's not easy to match the U.S. CLIMATE

GOLFFRR · 06-23-2015, 04:25 PM

very cool! This means the car is in the hands of the VPC engineers so that means ill be seeing this car in person I'm sure around the dealership or in my small town where I live. there is a coffee shop they always go so ill have to see if I can get a glance here soon!

W/// · 06-23-2015, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

very cool! This means the car is in the hands of the VPC engineers so that means ill be seeing this car in person I'm sure around the dealership or in my small town where I live. there is a coffee shop they always go so ill have to see if I can get a glance here soon!

As always, pics or it didn't happen!

hayes180 · 06-23-2015, 05:15 PM

Shout out to Admin for the feature

GOLFFRR · 06-23-2015, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

As always, pics or it didn't happen!

heck yea! Ill be having my camera ready!!! Just need to run into them

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