[m2ss]

Originally Posted by Champ of America

This is a great point. I test drove a Huracan back in the day and preferred the 992, the Lambo just didn't do it for me, which people find incongruous.

Through my experiences with different vehicles I've come to a final conclusion...I should have never sold the 1M.

[Reddevils7]

Originally Posted by m2ss

Through my experiences with different vehicles I've come to a final conclusion...I should have never sold the 1M.

Ooh man you sold it..

I spied one at COTA last year.

[m2ss]

Originally Posted by Reddevils7

Ooh man you sold it..

I spied one at COTA last year.

Yup, traded her in for a manual 991.1.....

[Reddevils7]

That Valencia is beautiful. The guy in the neighborhood behind mine sold his at like 70k miles for practically MSRP. What kind of 911? I mean can't really go wrong with a 991, even if it's the S

[Davil]

Originally Posted by Reddevils7

What do you have? V8 vantage?

Yes MY18 AMR, the very last of the analogue Astons. Two sets of lovely hips.

[m2ss]

Originally Posted by Reddevils7

That Valencia is beautiful. The guy in the neighborhood behind mine sold his at like 70k miles for practically MSRP. What kind of 911? I mean can't really go wrong with a 991, even if it's the S

The first was a manual 991.1 base and progressed from there...lol

[IcewaterPete]

Originally Posted by ShaknBak

Lol yeah still true to_riffic

Misano Blue 6MT and Hockenheim Silver DCT.

Didn’t plan it that way, but both transmissions bring a unique character to the car and haven’t been able to stomach selling either yet.

GT4 waiting to ship out of Germany…that’ll scratch the NA mid engine itch.

^^^^The Man!! What color is the GT4?

[ShaknBak]

Originally Posted by IcewaterPete

^^^^The Man!! What color is the GT4?

Thought about matching with Chalk or Shark Blue but went in between with Artic Grey…

[F87EVO]

I have felt the need to share this video , cause its one of the best out there. Everybody seems to be missing the point of cars nowadays.

One word - balance.

oh, MadBimmeRad im sure you will love it.

[MadBimmeRad]

Originally Posted by eCotY2020

I have felt the need to share this video , cause its one of the best out there. Everybody seems to be missing the point of cars nowadays.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYV49LXf6oE

oh, MadBimmeRad im sure you will love it.

eCotY2020

Thank you my friend. I thoroughly enjoyed this.

What a bloody legend. I was 21 in 1987 and remember the E30 JPS leaving everyone for dust in the Australian Touring Car Championship. In round 3, Jim Richards beat the V8 Holden Commodore (from GM in Australia) with 400+ horses into an agonising submission.

This is a reunion of the two cars 31 years later

Check out from 6 minutes on for a repeat performance all that time later

Enjoy

[F87EVO]

Originally Posted by MadBimmeRad

eCotY2020

Thank you my friend. I thoroughly enjoyed this.

What a bloody legend. I was 21 in 1987 and remember the E30 JPS leaving everyone for dust in the Australian Touring Car Championship. In round 3, Jim Richards beat the V8 Holden Commodore (from GM in Australia) with 400+ horses into an agonising submission.

This is a reunion of the two cars 31 years later

Check out from 6 minutes on for a repeat performance all that time later

Enjoy

Truly a legend. Balance is where the E30 M3 shines !

[MadBimmeRad]

Originally Posted by eCotY2020

Truly a legend. Handling is where the E30 M3 shines !

I don't wish to raise the temperature of some folks by saying this, however, I personally think that the M2 CS captured the same spirit as that of the E30 M3 ..... and that's why my signature reads:

///M2 CS; the Second Coming of ///M!!

[F87EVO]

Originally Posted by MadBimmeRad

I don't wish to raise the temperature of some folks by saying this, however, I personally think that the M2 CS captured the same spirit as that of the E30 M3 ..... and that's why my signature reads:

///M2 CS; the Second Coming of ///M!!

I dont think after all that praise and awards there is still somebody that thinks otherwise. Every racing legend had also a road version. Yes it cannot compete in the top category cause things have changed a lot since , but the spirit is there. One of the most legendary moments i remember was when BMW used the M2 CS racing to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of BMW M - see below

''They have shaped shaped motorsport and experienced significant success for BMW: Twelve motorsport legends will compete against each other in identical BMW M2 CS Racing in the Race of Legends. There is one special feature: the minimum age for starters is 50.

The competitors are: Dirk Adorf (DE), Bill Auberlen (USA), Johnny Cecotto (VEN), Eddie Cheever (USA), Harald Grohs (DE), Olaf Manthey (DE), Jochen Mass (DE), Arturo Merzario (IT), Steve Soper (UK), HRH Prince Leopold of Bavaria (DE), Franciscus van Meel (NL) and Eric van de Poele (BEL).

BMW Group Classic brand ambassador HRH Prince Leopold of Bavaria will also be supporting the drivers as patron of the extravaganza along with Jochen Neerpasch, co-founder of BMW Motorsport GmbH and mentor of the current BMW Junior Team.''


I remember that livery , like the iconic E21 racecar. All those true legends , the BMW M Co-Founder , the Ex FIA president and legend Jean Todt , everyone was there.

* love that EVO Australia magazine.

[MadBimmeRad]

Originally Posted by eCotY2020

///M2 CS; the Second Coming of ///M!!

I dont think after all that praise and awards there is still somebody that thinks otherwise. Every racing legend had also a road version. Yes it cannot compete in the top category cause things have changed a lot since , but the spirit is there. One of the most legendary moments i remember was when BMW used the M2 CS racing to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of BMW M - see below

''They have shaped shaped motorsport and experienced significant success for BMW: Twelve motorsport legends will compete against each other in identical BMW M2 CS Racing in the Race of Legends. There is one special feature: the minimum age for starters is 50.

The competitors are: Dirk Adorf (DE), Bill Auberlen (USA), Johnny Cecotto (VEN), Eddie Cheever (USA), Harald Grohs (DE), Olaf Manthey (DE), Jochen Mass (DE), Arturo Merzario (IT), Steve Soper (UK), HRH Prince Leopold of Bavaria (DE), Franciscus van Meel (NL) and Eric van de Poele (BEL).

BMW Group Classic brand ambassador HRH Prince Leopold of Bavaria will also be supporting the drivers as patron of the extravaganza along with Jochen Neerpasch, co-founder of BMW Motorsport GmbH and mentor of the current BMW Junior Team.''

that EVO Australia magazine.

I'm still not convinced there were "exactly" 2200 M2CSs made. All literature from BMW suggested "around" 2200. To my best knowledge, BMW has yet to confirm the exact figure.

And yes, they were all legends indeed; I'm sure I won't be around for the Centenary of ///M but I'm sure my son's grandchildren will enjoy him taking them to the local events in the "vintage" M2CS 😉

[ZL9M2]

Originally Posted by MadBimmeRad

I'm still not convinced there were "exactly" 2200 M2CSs made. All literature from BMW suggested "around" 2200. To my best knowledge, BMW has yet to confirm the exact figure.

And yes, they were all legends indeed; I'm sure I won't be around for the Centenary of ///M but I'm sure my son's grandchildren will enjoy him taking them to the local events in the "vintage" M2CS 😉

Yes......! Just included both the base '17 M2 and the CS in my estate plan.

[gmhl10]

I feel like I'm the only person that doesn't like the look of the 1M.

[NYNick]

Originally Posted by gmhl10

I feel like I'm the only person that doesn't like the look of the 1M.

I feel like I'm the only one who likes the stock exhaust.

[Tornado1M]

Originally Posted by MadBimmeRad

I'm still not convinced there were "exactly" 2200 M2CSs made. All literature from BMW suggested "around" 2200. To my best knowledge, BMW has yet to confirm the exact figure.

And yes, they were all legends indeed; I'm sure I won't be around for the Centenary of ///M but I'm sure my son's grandchildren will enjoy him taking them to the local events in the "vintage" M2CS 😉

I have a feeling it was less than 2200 given the issues around Covid that year. However, we never ever found any final numbers from BMW?

Someone please correct me if I’m wrong? Would love to know Worldwide production numbers?

[MadBimmeRad]

Originally Posted by NYNick

I feel like I'm the only one who likes the stock exhaust.

You aren't alone on this Nick

Originally Posted by Tornado1M

I have a feeling it was less than 2200 given the issues around Covid that year. However, we never ever found any final numbers from BMW?

Someone please correct me if I’m wrong? Would love to know Worldwide production numbers?

I often wondered about that too

[Davil]

Originally Posted by NYNick

I feel like I'm the only one who likes the stock exhaust.

I think it’s great. Loud enough with a decent BMW sound when you press the loud pedal. Quiet otherwise. What’s not to like?

[M3R1]

Originally Posted by Davil

I think it’s great. Loud enough with a decent BMW sound when you press the loud pedal. Quiet otherwise. What’s not to like?

Sound is not the issue at all. It could be the worst looking exhaust ever put on an ///M car.

[gmhl10]

Originally Posted by M3R1

Sound is not the issue at all. It could be the worst looking exhaust ever put on an ///M car.

Yea, I have no qualms with the sound of it, being a stock exhaust and all. But, I was turned off by the look from the moment I set my sights on it. I've heard it being called the "udder" and "exhaust diaper" and all.