Closeup BMW M2 photos - M double slat grilles and peek at Long Beach Blue

spool twice · 07-05-2015, 11:21 PM

Although there is a taped up M2 badge, the grill itself doesnt sit flush (look at the cchrome outer surround, almost like the grill isnt OEM spec yet.

fuddman · 07-06-2015, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by spool twice

Although there is a taped up M2 badge, the grill itself doesnt sit flush (look at the cchrome outer surround, almost like the grill isnt OEM spec yet.

I kinda thought the same thing, at first. But looking at the front end of finished M235 cars, the kidney grill does have a pronounced lip around it. IMO, what you see is what you'll get, only without the worn look.

W/// · 07-06-2015, 09:47 AM

Haven't seen this posted in this subforum. A decent look at LBB, but again, nothing like seeing it IRL.

spool twice · 07-06-2015, 10:54 AM

it looks fine in person, sorta like an Infiniti/Nissan Caribbean Blue that they offered on the G35 & Nissan Altima during the early 2000's, only more luster.

Nahlem · 07-06-2015, 03:35 PM

No stop please i cant take it anymore :-( i want to see it now!!

Adem1534 · 07-06-2015, 03:40 PM

Release The Kraken!

Bemo · 07-06-2015, 03:50 PM

The exhaust note is great. Soon enough we'll see the full beast in its entire glory!

Artemis · 07-06-2015, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Adem1534

Release The Kraken!

W/// · 07-06-2015, 05:37 PM

Gotta love seeing new material every day now. What a welcomed change. Only a matter of time boys!

Denk · 07-06-2015, 06:41 PM

Nice baritone growl! It's coming together nicely!

BMW GENIUS · 07-06-2015, 07:05 PM

Sounds a hell of a lot better than the S55 in my opinion. It's an acquired taste though.

Liquidpaper · 07-06-2015, 07:07 PM

Honestly, sounds kind of like the M235i with the MPE and a downpipe. That's not a bad thing.

W/// · 07-06-2015, 07:23 PM

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Honestly, sounds kind of like the M235i with the MPE and a downpipe. That's not a bad thing.

+1. I think the muffler will be pretty aggressive out of the box. But then add downpipes for some more volume and it'll be even more amazing.

Bemo · 07-06-2015, 08:59 PM

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+1. I think the muffler will be pretty aggressive out of the box. But then add downpipes for some more volume and it'll be even more amazing.

Any concerns about engine damage or failed emissions testing?

I have an itch for an Akrapovic so I have to start researching CT's rules and regulations but thought I'd ask...

W/// · 07-06-2015, 09:06 PM

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Any concerns about engine damage or failed emissions testing?

I have an itch for an Akrapovic so I have to start researching CT's rules and regulations but thought I'd ask...

Not too worried, although I'll probably only stick to the aesthetics for the first 10k miles or so. If I'm going to get my first brand new car, might as well enjoy the warranty for a bit.

Not too concerned about engine damage as this is a pretty standard thing to do. Fortunately, we don't have emissions testing in SC, so I get to run whatever the heck I want. Going catless on my E92 M3 not only sounds amazing, but the gains were nice too. I just wouldn't want to be the very first guy to run a tune or piggyback when the car is still brand new.

You'll be just fine with an Akra axle back only. Not cheap though

Zoli007 · 07-06-2015, 09:25 PM

Definitely getting more and more excited about it. That front end looks super aggressive

fuddman · 07-06-2015, 10:57 PM

Has anyone confirmed the exhaust sound on the video has, indeed, been recorded from outside the car? Or is it possible that the exhaust sound heard on the video track is just synthetically recreated exhaust sounds recorded from the sound system inside the car?
I guess the larger question is : will the car even have synthetically reproduced exhaust sounds piped into the cabin?

swagon · 07-07-2015, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by fuddman

Has anyone confirmed the exhaust sound on the video has, indeed, been recorded from outside the car? Or is it possible that the exhaust sound heard on the video track is just synthetically recreated exhaust sounds recorded from the sound system inside the car?
I guess the larger question is : will the car even have synthetically reproduced exhaust sounds piped into the cabin?

I'm sure it will have Active Sound Design like all other BMWs.

Except the M550d all BMWs produce real exhaust sounds outside - if that's what you're wondering about.

AUSf22 · 07-07-2015, 03:32 AM

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So close...to be able to see what tires the m2 will be running on

Michelin pilot super sport

I work in the tyre industry and I can instantly recognize the tread pattern

Uneedthis2 · 07-07-2015, 07:28 AM

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Michelin pilot super sport

I work in the tyre industry and I can instantly recognize the tread pattern

Yea, but I think we're all waiting to see the size tires that it comes with rather than the type.

AUSf22 · 07-07-2015, 07:36 AM

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Yea, but I think we're all waiting to see the size tires that it comes with rather than the type.

Should be the same as the M4 size, seeing as the prototype has the BMW 437m wheels. 255/40 and 275/40 or 255/35 and 275/35 depending on the wheel size.

W/// · 07-07-2015, 08:09 AM

Speaking of rims, whatever happened to these:

I really liked them a lot. Actually, I much prefer these to the 5 spoke wheels on the recent cars.

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