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BIMMERPOST Tests BMW M2 with M Performance Parts at COTA
BIMMERPOST was at Circuit of the Americas to sample a variety of BMWs equipped with M Performance parts. We had about 2.5 hours of open track time and a number of cars to choose from, including cars with manual transmissions. The standout cars were the ones fully equipped with M Performance upgrades. It was an extremely hot day with temperatures soaring to about 100 degrees. I managed to put together three video reviews. First up: M2 with M Performance parts!
Some additional notes: As mentioned in my video, these parts are not factory installed. Instead, they are installed at port. The reason, I'm told, is that it's too time consuming to install at the factory. For example, the LSD (on the non-M cars) takes 3 hours to install. Development of the M Performance parts happens in Germany. There are about 20 people on the team doing extensive testing and development. I'm told that these parts undergo the same level of validation as series parts so you can expect the same level of quality and durability. On the M2, my favorite parts are the wheels and Michelin Sport Cup 2 tires. You save 8 lbs in total which is great for lowering unsprung weight and improving responses. The addition of Cup 2 tires transforms the handling experience of the M2. The tires feels stiffer, grippier and offer more feedback. Along with the coilover suspension, the M2 package feels tangibly more aggressive and track-ready. I really love the way the M2 looks with its lowered ride height. It looks mean and purposeful. The M Performance exhaust on the M2 gives off a nice rumble. It sounds more uncorked than the standard exhaust but does not sound 'aftermarket' at all. Its voice remains mature and refined. You may or may not like the Bluetooth loudness controller that's held in the cup holder. On the other hand, the M3 with the M Performance exhaust sounds like an unhinged beast and its loudness flap control is integrated. On the M3, I feel it's a must! On the M2, I would do the wheels and suspension first. Some official printed materials on the M2 M Performance Parts: |
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COTA is an AMAZING track. The facilities are second to none and the layout should be great for testing. No better place to let the ///M loose with the Performance parts
Awesome stuff, nice review!
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I can actually hear during the upshifts the power lag I was mainly critical of in the manual car - some sort of electronically controlled power regulation which causes a very slow transition into the next gear/speeds. I'm surprised OP you didn't mention it. It's actually pretty horrible on the track the way it feels. I've commented this in another thread after driving a very nicely done manual M2 with Akra, JRZ, other mods on Pirelli slicks.
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Great video...thanks for the review!
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I didn't take it as a review of the individual components but the car with the sum of all the parts! And every time I bring this up, owners say that it happens to them. Don't hate. lol.
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maybe there is a tune that could get rid of some of the smoothening. I know for FRS / BRZ crowd there is a torque dip in the transition on upshifts in one of the gears and the tune gets rid of it (or so they say). Maybe this type of tune could just get rid of that artificial dampening but keep the power levels the same. That would be a great fix.
Or like the other guy said - DCT swap lol.
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haha! exactly what i was going to say!!!
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" BIMMERPOST Tests BMW M2 with M Performance Parts at COTA " and all the press and promo stuff regarding those items. Re " Don't hate... " you gotta be a playa for me to even hate the game.. and you are nowhere even near that status.. With regards to your concerns regarding the manual and sounds like a personal problem. CLEARLY.. OP wasn't concerned.. as you indicated... " he said he was having so much fun in the manual " " I'm already having a bit more fun with the manual than the DCT ..." said Sam.. Last edited by M3 Adjuster; 09-07-2017 at 05:12 PM.. |
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I read the headline but watching the video, he's not really individually reviewing them, and even if he was, he also was "reviewing" how great the manual transmission was. Regarding everything else.... if we met in person, you would know im a playaplaya from the first second meeting me For the power trick, I have a feeling that OP did feel it since I can clearly hear it in the video and he must be able to feel it (or he'll need to adjust his butt dyno), but you're right, it's a promo so of course it wouldn't be noted. I'm just so sick of this #fakenews stuff hahaha We already spoke about this in the other thread, so why you gotta attack me? This is a safe space isn't it?
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LOL regarding playa status Regarding fake news.. I do find it interesting that Bimmerpost commissions people to actually do this sort of review. I had to laugh when the reviewer indicated he was driving around the entire time on track with the AC on.. Holy heat soak Batman! I mean really.. turn the A/C off when you leave the paddock.. Last edited by M3 Adjuster; 09-07-2017 at 05:51 PM.. |
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