BMW M2 Competition Seen Live in Person (Photos, Exhaust Video and Impressions)

Tag · 05-11-2018, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

You haven't been on the F80/82 forums much have you?

I use to be on it all the time, but then jumped ship once the M2 came out. Don't tell me that's what they call non-comp M3/4?

Jason · 05-11-2018, 01:43 PM

Thanks to m34m!

Tag · 05-11-2018, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Thanks to m34m!

Not terrible. Not fantastic either, but It'll do!

///M Houbi · 05-11-2018, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by stefan

.. that setting is not and likely never will be in the iDrive settings.

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...php?p=22146427

akkando · 05-11-2018, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hz101

Does anyone know if the ride quality will be more stiff, less or the same in the M2C? I sold my M2 because I thought it was too stiff as a dd for my commute.

Probably was just still on shipping blocks. Oh well.

bklounge · 05-11-2018, 02:12 PM

@m34m

Was this in toronto? If so what dealer?

Takumi587 · 05-11-2018, 02:13 PM

Thanks OP for the in person pics. I personally like the color and updates. I’m curious if it will sound anything like the M3/4 Comp pack exhaust.

I don’t understand why they couldn’t include adjustable suspension settings like the M3/4. It just looks odd with a blank button there and for especially this price point.

Can’t wait for them to be in the showroom here in the USA.

KevinM · 05-11-2018, 02:13 PM

Thanks for posting - the M2C is looking good!

Poochie · 05-11-2018, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Takumi587

Thanks OP for the in person pics. I personally like the color and updates. I'm curious if it will sound anything like the M3/4 Comp pack exhaust.

I don't understand why they couldn't include adjustable suspension settings like the M3/4. It just looks odd with a blank button there and for especially this price point.

Can't wait for them to be in the showroom here in the USA.

I bet they're going to offer an M Adaptive dampers option in the next year or two.. They're just rationalizing out the features.. Just like the M2 delay on the sunroof option.

AlpsRider · 05-11-2018, 02:25 PM

The exhaust doesn't sound bad to me.

Tag · 05-11-2018, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Poochie

I bet they're going to offer an M Adaptive dampers option in the next year or two.. They're just rationalizing out the features.. Just like the M2 delay on the sunroof option.

Poochie · 05-11-2018, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

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Originally Posted by Poochie

I bet they're going to offer an M Adaptive dampers option in the next year or two.. They're just rationalizing out the features.. Just like the M2 delay on the sunroof option.

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xcusem3 · 05-11-2018, 02:32 PM

Wow sounds just as awful and artificial as the m3/4.. such a let down

Artemis · 05-11-2018, 02:35 PM

Ladies and gentlemen, a moment of silence please. Allow me to pass the floor to our keynote speaker of tonight who will eloquently share his personal aural automotive experiences. m34m, the mike is on - the audience is all yours now !
[m34m approaches the microphone]

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Originally Posted by m34m

I can tell you that in person it's what I feared; sounds like shit. In fairness it was cold and not under load and no MPE. Maybe with MPE it will transform it but I doubt it.
I'm going to go out on a limb and declare the 2016-17 cars the most desirable. I didn't love the LCI model but still better than this Comp. I'm holding onto my 2017 with glorious N55 for as long as I can.

stefan · 05-11-2018, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

All we know is the head of development said there was spring and damper tuning. What it feels like no one knows.

Given the trend, probably crazy stiff.

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Originally Posted by Houbi

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...php?p=22146427

So yes.. it's in coding... not in the idrive settings as I stated. BMW would never allow you to start your car without the clutch depressed.

PARTS@STBMW · 05-11-2018, 02:43 PM

RPiM5 · 05-11-2018, 02:44 PM

I actually like the front kidney grille. Yeah the sound isn't great, but at least it's got a real M engine this time. I do love the sound of the N55 though.

Poochie · 05-11-2018, 02:46 PM

Maybe I'm wired differently or something but I can't figure out why everyone consistently bashes the S55 sound. It's an exhaust, it makes a sound; get over it...

The M2C could be silent or blast "Mary Had A Little Lamb" instead exhaust sound and I will still take that Twin Turbo, Six Speed, 100% locking LSD, RWD anyday over the competition (no pun)..

#FunctionOverForm

2+3=5 · 05-11-2018, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bklounge

@m34m

Was this in toronto? If so what dealer?

Is it Ontario place?

Powaup · 05-11-2018, 02:56 PM

Sounds just like the M4 lol. I guess you'll need to fork out another 3k for exhaust if you want it to sound nice. I'd still take this over the current M2

S55 gets a lot of shit for sounding bad but it's a formidable engine otherwise

Aaaaaaaaa · 05-11-2018, 03:03 PM

Came for the S55 hate. Was not disappointed. Everyone on the F8X forums are buying aftermarket red starter buttons or $100 ignition assemblies with the new red starter button but it gets hate here. Lol incredible. Lots of buyers remorse. Don't get me wrong I'd be the same way. Never getting a first year model M car ever with the way BMW screwed over first year F90 M5 and M2 buyers.

JustChris · 05-11-2018, 03:11 PM

Oh god...first sound clip and it's....not great. Eek!

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