[Sungillest]

Titan 7 T-S5 😊

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by ShortSides

Rookie Q but how do you get red calipers. Is it a matter of having them painted? Replaced? Throwing a cover over it? Honestly have no idea other than the obvious...purchasing red calipers.

I purchased a red CS 2NH package from a member here, then I purchased a gold 2NK (carbon ceramic) package from a different member, and sold the gold calipers so I could use the red calipers with the carbon ceramic rotors.

Originally Posted by MSH_

///MPhatic stunning! LBB was my first color choice, but I settled for HS. Finding desired spec, low miles, best deal was paramount when I was on the hunt. Took delivery in late April and swapped stock wheels out a couple of days later with the Richland Forged GT4's. Suspension hadn't settled after coming off Quickjacks so 4x4 effect is stronger than usual in first pic.

Looks great! Love Richland Forged wheels!

[m2ss]

Originally Posted by Nettles

Is it just me or does the 763 style just fit the best for f87?

It's not just you...

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by m2ss

It's not just you...

I loved the 763 until I had them, and they were just so underwhelming. There was nothing wrong with them really, apart from the cheap finish, they just didn't look as nice as the car in real life. In pictures they're just fabulous, but IRL they were a total let-down, much like the black plastic bits that cause the M2 to look cheap beside the M4.

So I refinished them...twice, and still couldn't shake the feeling that they were just so "normal." and unspecial.

I envy the guys that can buy a set of semi-gloss (they aren't really matte) 763M's and be happy with that.

[///MPECABL]

Originally Posted by ///MPECABL

Factory 763M with 295/35/19 put back and the factory 245/35/19 up front sitting on H&R springs. Waiting on a set of 19” VS-5RS with some more rubber soon to change things up slightly.

Swapped on my VS-5RS Apex wheels. Loving the new setup!

[///MPhatic]

A bit of a patriotic shot for the 4th.

Red, White and Blue 1. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

[shaneguags]

hey guys so I’m currently about to get tires for dailying and running PS4S but was wondering if people think Cup 2 tires are better for street driving. since I am push a lot more power than stock I wanted to get more grip but I am worried with the rain since Tampa does rain a lot during some seasons. Also, I see on tire rack there are Cup 2 and Cup 2 connect. Anyone know what the differences are and if one is better than the other. Cup 2 seem to have more groves for grip so I’m assuming it’s like a better PS4S ?

[flybigjet]

Originally Posted by shaneguags

hey guys so I’m currently about to get tires for dailying and running PS4S but was wondering if people think Cup 2 tires are better for street driving. since I am push a lot more power than stock I wanted to get more grip but I am worried with the rain since Tampa does rain a lot during some seasons

I've run MP4S's on the street and Cup2 Connect's for the track on my M2C.

The Cup2's **definitely** hook up better. But, the tradeoff is that they wear quickly in comparison to the MP4S's, are VERY noisy (road hum, and as they're so sticky, you'll hear every single pebble hitting the undercarriage), adversely affect the ride quality due to the stiffer sidewall, and are.... not *quite* terrifying in the rain, but it's close. Did I mention that they're noisy as hell?

The MP4S's are much, much more.... civilized (?) in comparison? They admittedly don't hook up quite as well, but they wear much better, are much, MUCH quieter, give a more "steetable" ride, and are predictable in the rain.

Basically, it depends on how much you're willing to compromise for each tire. I was running a tune (i.e. a lot more power) on the car, and I thought the Cup2's handled that better-- buuuut, I don't think I'd like to run them on the car as a daily. They just weren't particularly civilized for daily use-- at least that was my opinion on them.

As well, I only got 4-5 track days out of the Cup2's (drive 1+15 to track, Open Lapping/HPDE, drive 1+15 home) before I was down to the metal cords. They also had a tendency to get a bit greasy unless you aired them down significantly-- about 28 cold/34 hot seemed to be the sweet spot-- but I wouldn't run those pressures on the street. After a lot of reflection, I think I'm going to give the RE-71RS's a shot for the track.

But I LOVE the MP4S's-- they're staying as my go-to choice for daily/street/date night driving. I can't press them quite as hard as the Cup2's-- but it's not really all that noticeable on the street. And they're FAR better to live with on a daily basis.

Just my 0.02.

R.

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by shaneguags

hey guys so I’m currently about to get tires for dailying and running PS4S but was wondering if people think Cup 2 tires are better for street driving. since I am push a lot more power than stock I wanted to get more grip but I am worried with the rain since Tampa does rain a lot during some seasons. Also, I see on tire rack there are Cup 2 and Cup 2 connect. Anyone know what the differences are and if one is better than the other. Cup 2 seem to have more groves for grip so I’m assuming it’s like a better PS4S ?

The Cup2 tire is not a good road tire, and anyone that says it is either doesn't use the tire in all road conditions, or just has no clue. The Cup2 is a thinly disguised track tire that, compared to a real road tire like the PS4S, will be loud, wear quickly, be dangerous in the rain, and unusable in cold temps.

In general you're going to need to define exactly what specific type of increased performance you're looking for from your tires, and how long you expect to get it, and under what conditions, then we can make a recommendation.

[shaneguags]

Originally Posted by flybigjet

I've run MP4S's on the street and Cup2 Connect's for the track on my M2C.

The Cup2's **definitely** hook up better. But, the tradeoff is that they wear quickly in comparison to the MP4S's, are VERY noisy (road hum, and as they're so sticky, you'll hear every single pebble hitting the undercarriage), adversely affect the ride quality due to the stiffer sidewall, and are.... not *quite* terrifying in the rain, but it's close. Did I mention that they're noisy as hell?

The MP4S's are much, much more.... civilized (?) in comparison? They admittedly don't hook up quite as well, but they wear much better, are much, MUCH quieter, give a more "steetable" ride, and are predictable in the rain.

Basically, it depends on how much you're willing to compromise for each tire. I was running a tune (i.e. a lot more power) on the car, and I thought the Cup2's handled the that better— buuuut, I don't think I'd like to run them on the car as a daily. They just weren't particularly civilized for daily use— at least that was my opinion on them.

As well, I only got 4-5 track days out of the Cup2's (drive 1+15 to track, Open Lapping/HPDE, drive 1+15 home) before I was down to the metal cords. They also had a tendency to get a bit greasy unless you aired them down significantly— about 28 cold/34 hot seemed to be the sweet spot— but I wouldn't run those pressures on the street. After a lot of reflection, I think I'm going to give the RE-71RS's a shot for the track.

But I LOVE the MP4S's— they're staying as my go-to choice for daily/street/date night driving. I can't [...]

thank you for the full break down ! seems like the PS4S are the way to go then. I never tracked my car so I durability wouldn’t be so much an issue. the noise would definitely be a concern though for daily driving ! I plan to get new PS4S this week

[shaneguags]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

The Cup2 tire is not a good road tire, and anyone that says it is either doesn't use the tire in all road conditions, or just has no clue. The Cup2 is a thinly disguised track tire that, compared to a real road tire like the PS4S, will be loud, wear quickly, be dangerous in the rain, and unusable in cold temps.

In general you're going to need to define exactly what specific type of increased performance you're looking for from your tires, and how long you expect to get it, and under what conditions, then we can make a recommendation.

I am running a big turbo setup on my OG with usually around 535whp and 510lb-ft on 93 but can go north to 620whp on my flex fuel map capped at E50. As well, I have a kill map with E60 making 660whp and 590lb-ft but I have yet to really drive with that much. I am overall looking to hook in the lower gears better with being able to stay confident. I have had some pretty sketchy moments doing pulls and wasn’t sure if I should just get Cup 2s and sacrafice a few qualities like noise, durability, and wet driving. I’m overall looking for something to keep me safe. but to be honest I don’t really ever go near the 600whp range. I almost always stay around 93 - E30.

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by shaneguags

I am running a big turbo setup on my OG with usually around 535whp and 510lb-ft on 93 but can go north to 620whp on my flex fuel map capped at E50. As well, I have a kill map with E60 making 660whp and 590lb-ft but I have yet to really drive with that much. I am overall looking to hook in the lower gears better with being able to stay confident. I have had some pretty sketchy moments doing pulls and wasn’t sure if I should just get Cup 2s and sacrafice a few qualities like noise, durability, and wet driving. I’m overall looking for something to keep me safe. but to be honest I don’t really ever go near the 600whp range. I almost always stay around 93 - E30.

The Cup2 tire is the worst tire for you. It's a road-course tire, not a put-power-to-the-ground tire. In that regard it's no better than any other 200tw tire. And it runs SKINNY.

You need a drag radial IMO.

https://www.thedrive.com/reviews/bes...or-drag-racing

But skip the 888R that they list, it's a JUNK tire in every way, and not a drag radial by any stretch of the imagination.

[///MPECABL]

Originally Posted by shaneguags

I am running a big turbo setup on my OG with usually around 535whp and 510lb-ft on 93 but can go north to 620whp on my flex fuel map capped at E50. As well, I have a kill map with E60 making 660whp and 590lb-ft but I have yet to really drive with that much. I am overall looking to hook in the lower gears better with being able to stay confident. I have had some pretty sketchy moments doing pulls and wasn’t sure if I should just get Cup 2s and sacrafice a few qualities like noise, durability, and wet driving. I’m overall looking for something to keep me safe. but to be honest I don’t really ever go near the 600whp range. I almost always stay around 93 - E30.

I’ve successfully run the Proxes RR rear and Proxes Sport front on a few cars that has really put power down well. Rears are only good for dry and VERY light rain…

[shaneguags]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

The Cup2 tire is the worst tire for you. It's a road-course tire, not a put-power-to-the-ground tire. In that regard it's no better than any other 200tw tire. And it runs SKINNY.

You need a drag radial IMO.

https://www.thedrive.com/reviews/bes...or-drag-racing

But skip the 888R that they list, it's a JUNK tire in every way, and not a drag radial by any stretch of the imagination.

would love a drag radial but scared with the rain tbh. I saw the micky thompson’s on the list, you think they are better and as safe as the PS4S in the rain ? the tread in the picture looks solid

[///MPECABL]

Here are my Proxes RR rears.

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by shaneguags

would love a drag radial but scared with the rain tbh. I saw the micky thompson’s on the list, you think they are better and as safe as the PS4S in the rain ? the tread in the picture looks solid

There is no 200tw tire that's going to beat the PS4S in the rain, and even if there were, it just wouldn't last. That's the thing that everyone seems to overlook in these track tires; the performance that they have doesn't last. They get loud, hard, and DEADLY in the rain in like 5K street miles, and they cost an insane amount of money.

Put me in the camp of 2 sets of wheels and tires every damn day of the week. There is no better Summer daily than a PS4S, but if you're carving anything up, please fit a 71RS/660/AD09/A052/etc.

[shaneguags]

Originally Posted by ///MPECABL

I’ve successfully run the Proxes RR rear and Proxes Sport front on a few cars that has really put power down well. Rears are only good for dry and VERY light rain…

honestly think I’ll just stick with the PS4S since they drove good before going semi balded. thanks for the tips

[Navy Davy]

I've been debating between getting the Apex VS-5RS or the BC Forged KL01 and I need some help. Let me know if different specs are recommended for these.

The spec I would like the VS-5RS in would be 19x9.5 +22 front and 19x10.5 +25 rear in satin black. The spec I would like the KL01 in would be 19x9.5 +23 front and 19x10.5 +33 in matte black, similar to the ones on the M2C on this wheel front website, https://wheelfront.com/cars/bmw-m2-c...c-forged-kl01/. I also plan to buy some coilovers to lower the car with, probably Ohlins R&T.

I would like to stay with a 35 height, but what would be the fattest tire I could fit? 265/35/19 front and 285/35/19 rear? Tire brand/model recommendations for spirited street driving?

One last question, which are the vendors that are best to buy these through and that give bimmerpost members discounts?

[///MPhatic]

More FI-R

A little evening drive. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

[hoot.]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

More FI-R

A little evening drive. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

Man, FI-R's always look so darn good.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by Sungillest

Titan 7 T-S5 😊

I know that spot, we live close by - nice looking M2!

[Sultan hamdi]

AC schnitzer love 20s