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The 1M is simpler and the steering is more responsive. As you'd expect the M2 suspension is better in stock form and notably brakes. In 30k miles I had the brakes done a few times on a 1M because they just didn't handle heat at high speed tracks too well. In one day I warped at Monticello where there are some high speed turns so doing 140mph then hard braking to make a hairpin turn. The M2 brakes are better in longevity and M2C are even better, initial bite on all of them is great and more than adequate for the street. The M2 N55 motor, while it doesn't have the same tuning abilities as the N54, in stock form the N55 is setup better and sounds better. More specifically the N55 M2 variant had more R&D into it, upgrades and etc along with cooling improvements compared to the 135is/335is/Z435is N54 being dropped in the 1M. In terms of longevity if you actually drive an N54 maintenance over the years is significantly more than an N55. Raw driving experience for weekend cruises, I'll take a 1M with no options every time because you feel more connected and I think the 1M looks better. For normal driving and actual track, I'd take an M2. I'm sure people will disagree with me which is fine. That is just what I feel from my experience and what I want in a car. Both cars are great and I don't feel one is flat out better than the other and I also see why people own both at the same time. Edit: and yes you can fit a kid in a 911, it is just the rear facing bit that sucks so before about the age of 2 it would be wildly difficult and no one would be able to sit in the passenger seat. Plus at that age when they can't walk all the time you need to realize you cannot fit a stroller in a 911 so wherever you take them, be prepared to carry them. I quickly learned as a parent that it is not about what someone claims a car can do, it is about how it works in practice. The little things make the biggest difference to me. Hell when I was shopping for the M2 I literally brought my big stroller with me and asked to see how it fit in the trunk because if I can't put a stroller in that was a big negative. But the M2 fits a stroller, big diaper bag AND you can make a light Costco trip. Once kids are a few years old and you don't have to physically put them in a car, things like a 911 become much more usable. Last edited by carchrism5; 01-18-2021 at 04:53 AM.. |
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Installed the CS style front lip.
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01-18-2021, 12:34 PM | #7066 |
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It came with double sided tape and self tapping screws. I used the tape all the way across and I skipped a hole for the screws going a cross. I made sure that the sides and center was securely fastened and not sagging. It was a headache to remove the oem corner wings.. they use some very strong glue.
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01-18-2021, 09:52 PM | #7070 |
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Looked at my odometer today and realized only put 900 miles on it since covid started. Dang! My wife and daughters remind me about my "fancy" car that does not leave the garage much. It's becoming a garage queen lately.
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01-18-2021, 10:15 PM | #7071 |
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Wow! I drive my car almost daily and I work from home. I have to take it out for a spin when I can.. it's too fun. Also, I'm the type of person who likes using the things I buy.
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01-19-2021, 12:00 AM | #7072 | |
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It's only a matter of time... And I love my M2
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01-19-2021, 01:24 AM | #7073 |
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Ordered one of these.
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Sometimes I miss my M2, but I absolutely love the turbo s, no comparison really. My only regret is that I should've just traded the M2 from the beginning instead of trying to keep it for nostalgia. Point is, if you really want something else in particular and cant afford exactly that while keeping your M2, think about it long and hard before you pick up a "lesser" car instead. I regretted that move in the end. Off my soapbox |
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I remember initially looking at a 718 cayman before my m2 and thinking how great it looked but the sound and power just wasn't there. The m2 made more sense for me. I knew from that point that when I get a Porsche it'll have to be a gt or a turbo of some sort. Enjoy your new car!
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01-20-2021, 03:29 PM | #7078 |
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Finally got my car aligned after putting on the Mperformance coils. Surprisingly, the alignment was already very close to correct despite moving from stock to MP suspension. Rear toe on one side was out a little, but that was about it.
Haven't pushed it in anger yet, but I did some runs in the canyons by my house just prior to the alignment so I'll see if there are any noticeable differences. |
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01-22-2021, 06:35 PM | #7080 |
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Good point, I swapped turbo's on my N54 two times myself so anything on N55 doesn't scare me much, S55 or S58 will just be little bit more complex but nothing too crazy.
Porsche mid and rear engine.. hem not sure it's major stuff is as doable as BMW. I am interested In owning Porsche products but it's probably a bigger gamble without warranty.
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Took some nice photos today
Also, I flashed the m2 cs trans, steering, differential tune. I'll be doing a full write up shortly.
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today I finished installing the KW HAS kit, though to press on the new feather-plate on the front dampers but with 2 people and enough grease it's possible without a mechanical press
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Flashed the new BM3 v5.9 stage1 ACN 91 octane map with no burbles on the car and took it for a spin in the rain to make sure the car was still functional. Too wet to really test it. Previous version was 5.7 or earlier I forget. Burbles were definitely gone. I can't seem to get a straight answer if burbles are functional on this car at all or are just noise fluff?
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