UK - OG M2 road & track

Sam-R · 10-26-2021, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 43%burnt

Who makes the spacer? Works with OEM steering wheel retaining all the controls/air bag? I have the same problem. I would love to have the steering wheel back more with my long legs. Thanks.

spacershop.com

Sam-R · 02-10-2022, 10:25 AM

Again been a while since an update

Done a Bedford day back in October 21, brake upgrade made the world of difference, so-much-so managed to keep a tuned & mapped M2 comp very honest.... video below of 2 laps

KRF_4189 by Katie Foster, on Flickr

KRF_4196 by Katie Foster, on Flickr

KRF_4249 by Katie Foster, on Flickr

KRF_4426 by Katie Foster, on Flickr

KRF_5156 by Katie Foster, on Flickr

KRF_5159 by Katie Foster, on Flickr

KRF_6660 by Katie Foster, on Flickr

KRF_6779 by Katie Foster, on Flickr

Sam-R · 02-10-2022, 10:50 AM

Jumping to 2022 after a little break went on a buying and modifying spree

Apex ARC8 18" x 10 & 11"
265 & 295 Nangkang AR1
2016 Recaro SPA seat (so now I've a shape matching pair)
Gold wrapped the intake again using Funk Motorsport foil
Annual Engine and Diff oil service
Custom made a "GTS" style arm rest with genuine alcantara to match
Endless ME22 rear pads & removed backing plate to help with heat
68mm rear studs down from 75mm to save on grams as not running spaces on the rear
Lowered steering column 8mm

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Just want to modify my front braking cooling ducts a little then get some track days booked in.

Sam-R · 02-15-2022, 11:18 AM

Messed around with the Mumbury brake ducts, was never happy at how far away that sat from the OEM disc and the AP's are even further out.

Kit came with spacers only for the top fixing and bolted straight to the hub at the bottom and used button head bolts, got hold of some more alloy rod and some long counter sunk bolts to move things closer.

Ended up being around 24mm closer in the end

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

And chopped them back a little to let more heat excape

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Still having a little trouble routing the 2" ducting to it, too many moving parts to get a clean route so it ends up chewing up the piping.

Gold in the bay again, going to get a charge pipe from Hack Engineering as apparently these are a weak spot... will be gold wrapping that too.

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Lastly got hold of my dads roof bars off his F34 that were gathering dust in the shed

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Part numbers didn't match between saloon and coupe models but thought would give them a go, turns out the front rails are a touch too wide... nothing a little drill and grinder won't fix.

Sam-R · 04-19-2022, 07:46 AM

Some overdue updates again

Snetterton 300 back in March, had kind of fell out of love with Snetterton for no piacular reason, didn't even do any sessions there in 2021 but this last day converted me, had a blast!

Managed a 2:08 which matches the best in my old M3 set on 245 BTCC slicks

KRF_1473 by Track Obsession, on Flickr

KRF_4032 by Track Obsession, on Flickr

KRF_2962 by Track Obsession, on Flickr

KRF_2532 by Track Obsession, on Flickr

Sam-R · 04-20-2022, 06:37 AM

Bedford GT a week after Snetterton, only signed on for the afternoon as knew lots of people on the day

PR_220312_MSVT_BA_1201 by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

PR_220312_MSVT_BA_1780 by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

PR_220312_MSVT_BA_1202 by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

When the photographer plonks himself on a hairpin its asking for a little slide

PR_220312_MSVT_BA_1742 by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Sam-R · 04-20-2022, 07:01 AM

Ever since getting this car I'd say would never cage it... now look

But I knew if I did it would only be a bolt in half cage, after all I'm not going racing.

An what better to go for than a Pinnacle Motorsport T45 tig welded cage, that all fixings are internal and completely reversible. Also believe saved circa 8kg with the cage compared to rear seats, belts and latches ect.

Supplied and fitted by Swift Performance

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Will be audio carpeting the rear when free time allows

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Pinnacle design of the cross gussets gives an ideal spot for a camera mount, milled out the centre grove on a Gopro pad and added some hole to cable tie it down too

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Lightweight and tidy, just how I like it

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

View from the camera... annoying to not see the backs of the kevlar Recaro anymore but that's no biggy

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Lastly chucked in some BMW wheel badges to the Apex, have never ran these with centre caps before but this is a vibe... will of course remove them for track as they will only pop out and disappear.

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Next track day is not till Players Classic at Goodwood on June 18th, although may try squeeze a Donnington day in May if funds allow.

le_cram · 05-04-2022, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam-R

April 2020

Now for the update I've been waiting for - KW clubsport 2-way coilvers

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Keen eyes will notice these are top mounts for an M4 (& M4 reinforcement plates), in fact the whole kit is for an M4, reason for that is KW only make clubsport coilovers for an M2 in 3-way and they're £1200 more than 2-ways, plus I would have only gotten very confused with high and low speed adjustments and just didn't think it was needed for a road car.

M2 being exactly the same subframes and arms ect from an M4 means the kit is a straight fit

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Going back to what I said a moment ago that the M4 suspension was a straight fit, that wasn't 100% true... I loose my factory strut brace as they bolt directly to the top mounts and not the strut towers, I couldn't live with that and another blessing of the M4 kit is that I can run the fancy carbon strut brace.

Really enjoyed reading the build so far. Thanks for that!

You made me choose the M4 2way now. Will order tomorrow, but prob without the s55 brace.

How big is the difference for you stepping up from 9,5/10,5 to 10/11? Thinking of running a Trofeo square with either 9,5 or 10.

Sam-R · 05-05-2022, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by le_cram

Really enjoyed reading the build so far. Thanks for that!

You made me choose the M4 2way now. Will order tomorrow, but prob without the s55 brace.

How big is the difference for you stepping up from 9,5/10,5 to 10/11? Thinking of running a Trofeo square with either 9,5 or 10.

Unless you really want to I'd always go staggered over square. But if you do I'd go 10" otherwise you're making it narrower at the back than stock.

Sam-R · 05-05-2022, 06:14 AM

Spent the Bank Holiday Monday doing a job that I'd been meaning to do for a while.

Putting a finer grill behind the factory grills to stop stone strikes. Know this is a common problem as it happened to my mate on his first track day, so think I've been on borrowed time.

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Managed to hide pretty much all of the cable tie fixing.

Few people have said keep an eye on temps, luckily have my AK motion gauge/screen that has all live temps and records peak.

At Donington this Monday so we'll see.

M1500Z · 05-05-2022, 09:37 AM

I need to follow in your footsteps with the mesh—I have collected my fair share of rubber balls/debris. In one instance, something even hit the side hexagon plastics hard enough to break one.

Question for ya on swapping from Protrack to Apex—was this for aesthetics reasons or something else? I've wanted a set but we can't get them [affordably] in the US. They seem to be excellent for the price and have a great touring car look.

Sam-R · 05-06-2022, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by M1500Z

I need to follow in your footsteps with the mesh—I have collected my fair share of rubber balls/debris. In one instance, something even hit the side hexagon plastics hard enough to break one.

Question for ya on swapping from Protrack to Apex—was this for aesthetics reasons or something else? I've wanted a set but we can't get them [affordably] in the US. They seem to be excellent for the price and have a great touring car look.

Always had ARC8 on my E46M so when they came out with 11" rears I had to go for a set.

Nothing against the Protracks, very good wheel for the money, they have become the go-to wheel over here.

M1500Z · 05-06-2022, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam-R

Always had ARC8 on my E46M so when they came out with 11" rears I had to go for a set.

Nothing against the Protracks, very good wheel for the money, they have become the go-to wheel over here.

Appreciate that. Maybe some day they'll get a US distributor and I can pick up a set for street/rain use. Last I chatted with them, they said they could barely hold onto the demand in the EU market—good for them.

Love the build—I feel we're on similar paths. Never give up the chrome.

le_cram · 05-08-2022, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam-R

Unless you really want to I'd always go staggered over square. But if you do I'd go 10" otherwise you're making it narrower at the back than stock.

I settled for 10" w 265 trofeos. How did the car handle for you w a square setup? Because for me the regular staggered is giving me too much understeer on Nordschleife.

cesarortiz23 · 05-23-2022, 02:55 PM

whats the offset on these specific wheels i want to purchase this specific wheel spec

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam-R

Jumping to 2022 after a little break went on a buying and modifying spree

Apex ARC8 18" x 10 & 11"
265 & 295 Nangkang AR1
2016 Recaro SPA seat (so now I've a shape matching pair)
Gold wrapped the intake again using Funk Motorsport foil
Annual Engine and Diff oil service
Custom made a "GTS" style arm rest with genuine alcantara to match
Endless ME22 rear pads & removed backing plate to help with heat
68mm rear studs down from 75mm to save on grams as not running spaces on the rear
Lowered steering column 8mm

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Just want to modify my front braking cooling ducts a little then get some track days booked in.

///393 · 05-23-2022, 08:48 PM

This is all just so bad ass. Great thread. Great build. Enjoy in good health.

Sam-R · 09-22-2022, 08:02 AM

After my 3 year journey with the M2 I got bored.

Wanted to get back to a more analog thrill and something I wouldn't burn through a set of tyres in two track days, so I put the M2 back to stock and moved it on

It's replacement is a 1995 BMW E36 "M3" S50B30

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Will start another thread for the build.

WedgeSalad · 09-23-2022, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam-R

After my 3 year journey with the M2 I got bored.

It's replacement is a 1995 BMW E36 "M3" S50B30

One of my favorite builds! Sad to see it go, but there is no denying that gorgeous e36!

gphung · 09-23-2022, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam-R

After my 3 year journey with the M2 I got bored.

Wanted to get back to a more analog thrill and something I wouldn't burn through a set of tyres in two track days, so I put the M2 back to stock and moved it on

It's replacement is a 1995 BMW E36 "M3" S50B30

Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Will start another thread for the build.

Damn, loved your build. Will follow your E36 build without question, hope you enjoy it!

BAPETRACK · 12-28-2023, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam-R

April 2020

Now for the update I've been waiting for - KW clubsport 2-way coilvers

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49772951493_bdc6638a85_b.jpg[/IMG]Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49773505016_7811cf9ae7_b.jpg[/IMG]Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Keen eyes will notice these are top mounts for an M4 (& M4 reinforcement plates), in fact the whole kit is for an M4, reason for that is KW only make clubsport coilovers for an M2 in 3-way and they're £1200 more than 2-ways, plus I would have only gotten very confused with high and low speed adjustments and just didn't think it was needed for a road car.

M2 being exactly the same subframes and arms ect from an M4 means the kit is a straight fit

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49772988323_370bbe427d_b.jpg[/IMG]Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Had a trail fit of some 18s I've still got in the garage with some racing wets on - 18x10 et25

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49772979293_f49ccd0c02_b.jpg[/IMG]Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr

Had to remove the caliper as these 18s no way near clear the [...]

Sam,
Would you mind sharing damping/rebond settings that you are running for KW cs 2 way?

02-10-2022, 10:25 AM	#90
Sam-R Private 194 Rep 85 Posts Drives: OG M2 Join Date: May 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Again been a while since an update Done a Bedford day back in October 21, brake upgrade made the world of difference, so-much-so managed to keep a tuned & mapped M2 comp very honest.... video below of 2 laps KRF_4189 by Katie Foster, on Flickr KRF_4196 by Katie Foster, on Flickr KRF_4249 by Katie Foster, on Flickr KRF_4426 by Katie Foster, on Flickr KRF_5156 by Katie Foster, on Flickr KRF_5159 by Katie Foster, on Flickr KRF_6660 by Katie Foster, on Flickr KRF_6779 by Katie Foster, on Flickr
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Sam-R Private 194 Rep 85 Posts Drives: OG M2 Join Date: May 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Jumping to 2022 after a little break went on a buying and modifying spree Apex ARC8 18" x 10 & 11" 265 & 295 Nangkang AR1 2016 Recaro SPA seat (so now I've a shape matching pair) Gold wrapped the intake again using Funk Motorsport foil Annual Engine and Diff oil service Custom made a "GTS" style arm rest with genuine alcantara to match Endless ME22 rear pads & removed backing plate to help with heat 68mm rear studs down from 75mm to save on grams as not running spaces on the rear Lowered steering column 8mm Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr Just want to modify my front braking cooling ducts a little then get some track days booked in.
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02-15-2022, 11:18 AM	#92
Sam-R Private 194 Rep 85 Posts Drives: OG M2 Join Date: May 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Messed around with the Mumbury brake ducts, was never happy at how far away that sat from the OEM disc and the AP's are even further out. Kit came with spacers only for the top fixing and bolted straight to the hub at the bottom and used button head bolts, got hold of some more alloy rod and some long counter sunk bolts to move things closer. Ended up being around 24mm closer in the end Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr And chopped them back a little to let more heat excape Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr Still having a little trouble routing the 2" ducting to it, too many moving parts to get a clean route so it ends up chewing up the piping. Gold in the bay again, going to get a charge pipe from Hack Engineering as apparently these are a weak spot... will be gold wrapping that too. Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr Lastly got hold of my dads roof bars off his F34 that were gathering dust in the shed Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr Part numbers didn't match between saloon and coupe models but thought would give them a go, turns out the front rails are a touch too wide... nothing a little drill and grinder won't fix.
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04-19-2022, 07:46 AM	#93
Sam-R Private 194 Rep 85 Posts Drives: OG M2 Join Date: May 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Some overdue updates again Snetterton 300 back in March, had kind of fell out of love with Snetterton for no piacular reason, didn't even do any sessions there in 2021 but this last day converted me, had a blast! Managed a 2:08 which matches the best in my old M3 set on 245 BTCC slicks KRF_1473 by Track Obsession, on Flickr KRF_4032 by Track Obsession, on Flickr KRF_2962 by Track Obsession, on Flickr KRF_2532 by Track Obsession, on Flickr
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04-20-2022, 06:37 AM	#94
Sam-R Private 194 Rep 85 Posts Drives: OG M2 Join Date: May 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Bedford GT a week after Snetterton, only signed on for the afternoon as knew lots of people on the day PR_220312_MSVT_BA_1201 by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr PR_220312_MSVT_BA_1780 by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr PR_220312_MSVT_BA_1202 by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr When the photographer plonks himself on a hairpin its asking for a little slide PR_220312_MSVT_BA_1742 by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr
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04-20-2022, 07:01 AM	#95
Sam-R Private 194 Rep 85 Posts Drives: OG M2 Join Date: May 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Ever since getting this car I'd say would never cage it... now look But I knew if I did it would only be a bolt in half cage, after all I'm not going racing. An what better to go for than a Pinnacle Motorsport T45 tig welded cage, that all fixings are internal and completely reversible. Also believe saved circa 8kg with the cage compared to rear seats, belts and latches ect. Supplied and fitted by Swift Performance Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr Will be audio carpeting the rear when free time allows Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr Pinnacle design of the cross gussets gives an ideal spot for a camera mount, milled out the centre grove on a Gopro pad and added some hole to cable tie it down too Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr Lightweight and tidy, just how I like it Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr View from the camera... annoying to not see the backs of the kevlar Recaro anymore but that's no biggy Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr Lastly chucked in some BMW wheel badges to the Apex, have never ran these with centre caps before but this is a vibe... will of course remove them for track as they will only pop out and disappear. Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr Next track day is not till Players Classic at Goodwood on June 18th, although may try squeeze a Donnington day in May if funds allow.
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Sam-R Private 194 Rep 85 Posts Drives: OG M2 Join Date: May 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Spent the Bank Holiday Monday doing a job that I'd been meaning to do for a while. Putting a finer grill behind the factory grills to stop stone strikes. Know this is a common problem as it happened to my mate on his first track day, so think I've been on borrowed time. Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr Managed to hide pretty much all of the cable tie fixing. Few people have said keep an eye on temps, luckily have my AK motion gauge/screen that has all live temps and records peak. At Donington this Monday so we'll see.
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05-05-2022, 09:37 AM	#99
M1500Z First Lieutenant 423 Rep 340 Posts Drives: a white BMW Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: TX iTrader: (4)	I need to follow in your footsteps with the mesh—I have collected my fair share of rubber balls/debris. In one instance, something even hit the side hexagon plastics hard enough to break one. Question for ya on swapping from Protrack to Apex—was this for aesthetics reasons or something else? I've wanted a set but we can't get them [affordably] in the US. They seem to be excellent for the price and have a great touring car look.
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05-23-2022, 08:48 PM	#104
///393 Captain 829 Rep 647 Posts Drives: X6 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: US iTrader: (0)	This is all just so bad ass. Great thread. Great build. Enjoy in good health.
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09-22-2022, 08:02 AM	#105
Sam-R Private 194 Rep 85 Posts Drives: OG M2 Join Date: May 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	After my 3 year journey with the M2 I got bored. Wanted to get back to a more analog thrill and something I wouldn't burn through a set of tyres in two track days, so I put the M2 back to stock and moved it on It's replacement is a 1995 BMW E36 "M3" S50B30 Untitled by M2 ClubSport, on Flickr Will start another thread for the build.
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