What did you do to your M2 today?

///M TOWN · 01-27-2023, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeese

Thanks!

You’re going to absolutely love it…

ShortSides · 01-29-2023, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

You’re going to absolutely love it…

Which dv do you have?

vrooooom · 01-29-2023, 08:57 AM

I think it's the sport cat DP that's making more of a significant difference than the MST + diverter. The tune transforms the engine w/ the required IC & DP for Stage 2. The MST + DV is just the cherry on the cake.

Sundinisagod · 01-29-2023, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by vrooooom

I think it's the sport cat DP that's making more of a significant difference than the MST + diverter. The tune transforms the engine w/ the required IC & DP for Stage 2. The MST + DV is just the cherry on the cake.

If I could only make one upgrade to the m2 it would be a sport cat.

But the dp/ic tune only gets you so far. The inlet and dv offer a nice boost in power, although not the greatest bang for the buck due to the amount of labour required…I have to reserve full judgement for now only driven the car once since install.

shaneguags · 01-31-2023, 04:19 PM

headlights retrofitted and installed. I’m loving how aggressive the front end is now with the new look

ShortSides · 01-31-2023, 04:22 PM

Are those the LCI adaptive headlights?

shaneguags · 01-31-2023, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ShortSides

Are those the LCI adaptive headlights?

no, they are custom retrofitted pre-lci headlights. I got BavGruppe lenses installed and got a satin black housing

EvanP246 · 02-02-2023, 04:28 PM

Installed Autotecknic dry carbon grille surrounds, their fit and finish are excellent. I love the way they change the character of the front end

I’ll add more pictures tomorrow when I have better lighting.

Thanks to shaneguags for the encouragement haha.

vrooooom · 02-02-2023, 08:06 PM

Cameras nowadays are so good. Backlit and the shadows are still showing details.

flyingsheep · 02-02-2023, 09:52 PM

Added custom mats from Coco Mats. Great quality!

TargaM2 · 02-03-2023, 04:39 AM

Custom painted my carbon ‘duckbill’ rear spoiler.

shaneguags · 02-03-2023, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by EvanP246

Installed Autotecknic dry carbon grille surrounds, their fit and finish are excellent. I love the way they change the character of the front end

I’ll add more pictures tomorrow when I have better lighting.

Thanks to shaneguags for the encouragement haha.

looks great man ! enjoy

VicF87OG · 02-04-2023, 02:30 AM

Hi All, I just added a few goodies under the hood. The carbon corner braces fit perfectly!

F87source · 02-04-2023, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by VicF87OG

Hi All, I just added a few goodies under the hood. The carbon corner braces fit perfectly!

Nice!

I see you reused the OEM bolts like myself.

VicF87OG · 02-04-2023, 02:35 AM

I don’t mind the look of the OEM bolts
Pus that’s all I had on hand

F87source · 02-04-2023, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by VicF87OG

I don’t mind the look of the OEM bolts
Pus that’s all I had on hand

Didn't the TMS braces come with new bolts?

VicF87OG · 02-04-2023, 02:58 AM

Unfortunately no

F87source · 02-04-2023, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by VicF87OG

Unfortunately no

Hmm that's strange, it should have came with new black bolts. Did you buy the brace new?

Either way I personally prefer the oem bolts because you can't lose the washers as they're stuck to the bolt (which helps when you drop alot of bolts like I do).

VicF87OG · 02-04-2023, 03:47 AM

Yes I bought it new, but I also purchased
A lot of other bolt on goodies and might of
assumed the braces hade none.
Personal like yourself I also like that the washer are on the bolts already.

Sundinisagod · 02-04-2023, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by VicF87OG

Hi All, I just added a few goodies under the hood. The carbon corner braces fit perfectly!

I absolutely love those corner braces!! Hope it’s in the budget for this summer’s mods.

jefe2000 · 02-04-2023, 08:24 PM

I was out in the garage today to drain and fill the M2’s 6MT. I used OEM MTF-LT-5 fluid that I’d purchased from FCP Euro a couple months back. I have just a tick over 34,600 miles (~55,700 km) on the car.

Every time I do a job like this, I fall in love with the QuickJacks all over again. It’s so roomy under there!

This was my first time DIY’ing this job. I ran into a couple first-timer issues:

I reached for my 8mm socket to take off the under-tray (so that I could gain access to the transmission) only to find that my smallest socket was a 9mm. Doh! Fortunately the hardware store is a 5-minute drive down the street.
My breaker bar with the 8mm hex bit fit OK for removing the fill plug. But the torque wrench and hex bit didn’t fit. Oops. I had to guess at 43 Nm of torque for the fill plug based on how torquing the drain plug felt. There were no leaks after filling the transmission and taking a short drive, so I think I got the fill plug tight enough.

In all, it was a fairly straightforward job. Sure seems easier than draining and filling the DCT, at any rate.

(K) · 02-04-2023, 09:25 PM

Love my Quickjack also. I thought I wouldn't get enough height but it offers plenty of room for my needs.

I recommend a floor creeper also, makes working under the car that much more enjoyable.

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vrooooom New BMW owner 325 Rep 843 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2 LCI Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Philippines iTrader: (0)	I think it's the sport cat DP that's making more of a significant difference than the MST + diverter. The tune transforms the engine w/ the required IC & DP for Stage 2. The MST + DV is just the cherry on the cake. __________________ 2018 BMW M2 LCI BM3 Stage 2 + MPE + FTP charge pipe + MST V2 Inlet + TurboSmart DV + CSF FMIC + AA Hi-flow Downpipe + Turner Rear Shifter Bushing + Wiechers Strut Brace + Bilstein B16 PSS10 + Apex VS-5RS
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EvanP246 Enlisted Member 56 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 335i DCT Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Barbados iTrader: (0)	Installed Autotecknic dry carbon grille surrounds, their fit and finish are excellent. I love the way they change the character of the front end I’ll add more pictures tomorrow when I have better lighting. Thanks to shaneguags for the encouragement haha. Attached Images
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vrooooom New BMW owner 325 Rep 843 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2 LCI Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Philippines iTrader: (0)	Cameras nowadays are so good. Backlit and the shadows are still showing details. __________________ 2018 BMW M2 LCI BM3 Stage 2 + MPE + FTP charge pipe + MST V2 Inlet + TurboSmart DV + CSF FMIC + AA Hi-flow Downpipe + Turner Rear Shifter Bushing + Wiechers Strut Brace + Bilstein B16 PSS10 + Apex VS-5RS
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jefe2000 Lieutenant 741 Rep 484 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 6MT Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: San Francisco Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [10.00]	I was out in the garage today to drain and fill the M2’s 6MT. I used OEM MTF-LT-5 fluid that I’d purchased from FCP Euro a couple months back. I have just a tick over 34,600 miles (~55,700 km) on the car. Every time I do a job like this, I fall in love with the QuickJacks all over again. It’s so roomy under there! This was my first time DIY’ing this job. I ran into a couple first-timer issues: I reached for my 8mm socket to take off the under-tray (so that I could gain access to the transmission) only to find that my smallest socket was a 9mm. Doh! Fortunately the hardware store is a 5-minute drive down the street. My breaker bar with the 8mm hex bit fit OK for removing the fill plug. But the torque wrench and hex bit didn’t fit. Oops. I had to guess at 43 Nm of torque for the fill plug based on how torquing the drain plug felt. There were no leaks after filling the transmission and taking a short drive, so I think I got the fill plug tight enough. In all, it was a fairly straightforward job. Sure seems easier than draining and filling the DCT, at any rate. Attached Images
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