06-16-2020, 09:38 AM | #23 |
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Oh and i forgot to mention the M2 modded is now 8 whole seconds quicker than stock, with a virtual best another 4 seconds quicker than that
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06-16-2020, 12:55 PM | #24 |
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Absolutely love this build. I do have one question though, and it's been a topic of debate and I'm sorry if I'm opening a can of worms.
The Schroth 4 points, I thought they were designed for stock seats. Is there an increased safety concern using them on your Recaros? I understand the whole ASM technology and not arguing about that here, but I was under the impression they were only tested and approved for use with the OEM BMW seats. Keep up the amazing work! The track photos are also phenomenal. |
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Think you may be confused with the quick-fit kit that is for the e46 ? This is just an off the shelf 4 point saloon car kit. Yes it was Glad could be of help. |
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06-30-2020, 01:06 PM | #29 |
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I am not a tracker, but I have enjoyed the hell out of your journey as someone who takes tracking seriously . . . and has clearly gone the distance toward making his M2 a "track car." Just out of curiosity, have you had the opportunity to compare your original time with stock set-up compared to your current set-up? Compared to your best times in the M3? My apologies if you mentioned this in one of your posts, but I get a bit lost in the technical talk . . . admittedly, just took mostly a pictorial tour of your posts and journey. ///AVM |
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06-30-2020, 01:49 PM | #30 |
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Hey thanks for such a great write up!
Did the powerflex bushing do a lot to how the car feels? Did a lot of the side to side sway go away on corner exit and acceleration? How about the K&Ws... bounciness gone? |
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06-30-2020, 03:14 PM | #33 |
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That was enjoyable to read, nice writeup!
I was expecting you to say it still wouldn't be as fast as your E46 so was very surprised to read that after those few modifications it was already faster! Would the lap be quicker due to mainly being faster down the straights or is the M2 as fast as the 46 through the twists too? |
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06-30-2020, 03:19 PM | #34 |
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I found real geo made biggest diff w c/o and corner weighing. Before any of this car drove like vw bus. |
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07-01-2020, 08:50 AM | #37 |
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Awesome build! Definitely inspiring. So If I'm reading correctly, you can run the KW clubsport directly on an M2c without any further modification due to the M4 CF strut? Are you running the recommended M4 settings or adjusted anything for the M2?
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07-03-2020, 12:44 AM | #38 |
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Awesome modifications, just wanted to note that the aluminum strut brace fits in without cutting or other modifications, at least for those on the other side of the pond with left hand steering. So at least for those of us in the US who are making this improvement it is probably best to install the aluminum brace intact.
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Bedford GT - M2 stock - 2:52 M2 modified - 2:44 (virtual best of 2:40 showing I need a lot more seat time) M3 with decent LSD and road tyres - 2:45 M3 with disappointing under performing Wavtrac diff on slicks - 2:43 Quote:
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Combo of the straight speed, DCT and the fact it can ride curbs smoother and faster all my benchmark M3 times should get beaten. Thank you |
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Believe this kit fits with the stock steel M2 brace as well, but yes it enabled me to run the carbon brace. Went for the M4 kit as seems the M2 kit only comes in 3-way which is £1200 more and more adjustment that I need for a road/track day car. And yes KW click recommendations for the M4 as weight is not much between. Quote:
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07-03-2020, 07:06 AM | #41 |
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Great read Sam, good to see the journey from stock to now.
Of all the work you've done, I'll ask the lamest question but..that front lip is something I want. Could you tell me the ground clearance at the middle of it and how low you've taken the KW setup. Driving here in Sydney can be like doing 70mph over a goat track, not to mention speed bumps. |
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Splitter is from here : https://restore44.co.uk/products/bmw...er-coming-soon As for all the measurements I'm with the car at the moment but I can confirm it can take a beating and still looks good as new. |
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Nice car! I'm thinking about a similar wheel/tire setup as you. Do you think a square Protrac ONE 18x10 ET25 265 or even 275 would fit the M2 Competition with only some additional negative camber?
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