Just drove the M2 ....

Benzima · 03-07-2016, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

Of recent ///M cars, the 1M did not feature an illuminated gear shift knob.

Don't know whether the M2 6MT gear shift knob is illuminated. It's supposed to be the one of the M3/M4 6MT. Too lazy to check. Can someone please "enlighten" me on this one ?

Waiting for the first to shout "Deal breaker !", "I cancel my order" or "No real ///M", of course.

Same here, but no deal breaker for me! Anyways, the cluster will remind us in what gear we are

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swagon · 03-07-2016, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

Of recent ///M cars, the 1M did not feature an illuminated gear shift knob.

Don't know whether the M2 6MT gear shift knob is illuminated. It's supposed to be the one of the M3/M4 6MT. Too lazy to check. Can someone please "enlighten" me on this one ?

Waiting for the first to shout "Deal breaker !", "I cancel my order" or "No real ///M", of course.

Yes, it is illuminated.

But hey, that's pretty fair, isn't it? The 1 M got M mirrors, but not the illuminated knob. The M2 gets an illuminated knob, but not M mirrors.

Robin_NL · 03-07-2016, 09:53 AM

So illuminated knob STD?

Weird stuff

Cheers
Robin

SW19 · 03-07-2016, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by swagon

Yes, it is illuminated.

But hey, that's pretty fair, isn't it? The 1 M got M mirrors, but not the illuminated knob. The M2 gets an illuminated knob, but not M mirrors.

Are you sure that the M2 shift knob is illuminated?I haven't seen a pic showing it illuminated.

F1zbo · 03-07-2016, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Robin_NL

So illuminated knob STD?

Weird stuff

Cheers
Robin

I sure hope so as I am planning to drive also at night...

weyland · 03-07-2016, 10:04 AM

I hope it's not - sounds naff! whoever looks at the gearstick to check gear position?! Sounds like a distraction to me...

dmk08 · 03-07-2016, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by F1zbo

I sure hope so as I am planning to drive also at night...

You look at the diagram on the knob while you're shifting? A good bit of ppl have replaced the stock M3/M4 knob w/ the M Perf once and you lose the illumination. Not that big of a deal just a show thing.

F1zbo · 03-07-2016, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

You look at the diagram on the knob while you're shifting? A good bit of ppl have replaced the stock M3/M4 knob w/ the M Perf once and you lose the illumination. Not that big of a deal just a show thing.

Forgot to add a

Joking of course.

I see some might find it a bit cool but I dont see the point really

Br

SW19 · 03-07-2016, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by giger

I hope it's not - sounds naff! whoever looks at the gearstick to check gear position?! Sounds like a distraction to me...

The E36 M3 was the first M car to have an illuminated manual shift knob and all the M cars have had it since then,except the 1M.That is why I am interested in knowing if the M2 shift knob is illuminated.It isn't distracting at all and looks great.

swagon · 03-07-2016, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Nantucket

The E36 M3 was the first M car to have an illuminated manual shift knob and all the M cars have had it since then,except the 1M.That is why I am interested in knowing if the M2 shift knob is illuminated.It isn't distracting at all and looks great.

from the manual training document, which everyone should read:

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The gear shift lever and gear shift fork used in the F87 BMW M2 are identical with the parts from the
F80, F82 and F83 with manual gearbox.

SW19 · 03-07-2016, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by swagon

from the manual training document, which everyone should read:

Thanks for the info.It would still be nice to actually see a pic of the M2,showing the shift knob illuminiated,to confirm that is correct.You would think that someone would have posted a pic by now.

swagon · 03-07-2016, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nantucket

Thanks for the info.It would still be nice to actually see a pic of the M2,showing the shift knob illuminiated,to confirm that is correct.You would think that someone would have posted a pic by now.

All I have seen were day-light pics. It doesn't help if nearly every M2 is automatic.

dmk08 · 03-07-2016, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by swagon

All I have seen were day-light pics. It doesn't help if nearly every M2 is automatic.

First three orders at my dealer are 6mt! Nice to see some still want the MANual

jtodd_fl · 03-07-2016, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

First three orders at my dealer are 6mt! Nice to see some still want the MANual

Wait a sec. I thought that any M2 driver was, by default, not a man because they didn't get the M3/4? Or, are you just an equal opportunity troll?

bim2er · 03-07-2016, 10:36 AM

M-DCT transmissions do have park. It is not engaged with the shift knob.

From an M2's Owner's Manual (available in the BMW Drivers Guide app)

P is Park

The drive wheels are locked.

P is engaged automatically

· * After the engine is switched off, if the car is in >radio-ready state of if >the ignition is switched off and if position R or D is set.
· * With the ignition is off, if position N is set.

P will then be displayed on the instrument cluster.

swagon · 03-07-2016, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Wait a sec. I thought that any M2 driver was, by default, not a man because they didn't get the M3/4? Or, are you just an equal opportunity troll?

so you must be the biggest pussy ever cuz you got a DCT M2, then.

jtodd_fl · 03-07-2016, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by swagon

so you must be the biggest pussy ever cuz you got a DCT M2, then.

I am. But I console myself with the fact that one is what one eats, so I try to hold on to what masculinity I can.

dmk08 · 03-07-2016, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Wait a sec. I thought that any M2 driver was, by default, not a man because they didn't get the M3/4? Or, are you just an equal opportunity troll?

I would love to see where I said that or where I "troll".

Cheers.

jtodd_fl · 03-07-2016, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

I would love to see where I said that or where I "troll".

Cheers.

Whoa. Sorry. I was 90% kidding/trolling. The other half was in reference to the M4 Premium thread.

dmk08 · 03-07-2016, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Whoa. Sorry. I was 90% kidding/trolling. The other half was in reference to the M4 Premium thread.

It's cool I actually like the M2 tho FWIW. I may still get one in the future once I can drive it and the M4 ZCP back to back.

gthal · 03-07-2016, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

Didn't know that - DCT in M cars do not have park.

They do have a park feature... just no park button. Once the shut off the car, the DCT shifts to park.

BruceM · 03-07-2016, 12:12 PM

So that means M2 owners should be able to spec a manual shift knob like this, correct?

http://d3d71ba2asa5oz.cloudfront.net...ift_knob_2.jpg

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bim2er Lieutenant 224 Rep 450 Posts Drives: '18 Mineral Grey M2 Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	M-DCT's have a Park function M-DCT transmissions do have park. It is not engaged with the shift knob. From an M2's Owner's Manual (available in the BMW Drivers Guide app) P is Park The drive wheels are locked. P is engaged automatically · * After the engine is switched off, if the car is in >radio-ready state of if >the ignition is switched off and if position R or D is set. · * With the ignition is off, if position N is set. P will then be displayed on the instrument cluster. __________________ '74 2002tii, Sienna Braun Metallic, Manual, Sold; '84 e28 533i, Burgundrot Metallic, Manual, Sold; '95 e36 M3, Avus Blau Metallic, Manual, Sold; '06 e60 M5, Silver Grau Metallic, SMG, Sold; '09 e82 135i MSport, LeMans Blue, Manual, Sold
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BruceM Major 985 Rep 1,153 Posts Drives: '17 6MT MG M2,930,Jag XKR 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	So that means M2 owners should be able to spec a manual shift knob like this, correct? http://d3d71ba2asa5oz.cloudfront.net...ift_knob_2.jpg
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