BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW M2 Forum > BMW M2 Competition Model > Just secured a LBB

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      02-16-2020, 10:15 AM   #45
canusaybimmy
Second Lieutenant
canusaybimmy's Avatar
Canada
15
Rep
268
Posts

Drives: Frozen Black 2018 M4
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Canada

iTrader: (1)

Enjoy it and post some pics!
__________________
----- 2018 M4 ----- Frozen Black ----- Sakhir Orange ----- 6MT -----

"When I'm sick...I just stop being sick and be awesome instead...True Story."
Twitter: @Efrtls | Instagram: Efrtls
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2020, 12:44 AM   #46
ROASTM
Second Lieutenant
United_States
163
Rep
249
Posts

Drives: '20 M2C; '06 M3; '07 JKU
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: St. Louis

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Zoomzoommo View Post
LBB non-sunroof car here too. And also from the Show Me state.

Congrats!
LBB non-sunroof car here too, and also from the Show Me.
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2020, 06:18 AM   #47
Sarg33
Lieutenant
Sarg33's Avatar
United_States
555
Rep
542
Posts

Drives: 2021 X3M
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Missouri

iTrader: (0)

I picked it up Saturday morning. There was one hiccup, I requested a car with the carbon fiber interior trim and this car had the piano black. The dealer agreed to fix it for free, so I have an I owe you and will take it back in when they get the parts in. So far I am very impressed with the car. The handling of this car is amazing. This car just begs to be pushed and I fear for my license every time I drive it!

One more thing, the salesman and the BMW genius both said the car is at 80% power right now and when I bring it in for the 1,200 break in service the car will be reprogrammed and will have 100% power. I told them that was one of the largest car myths out there and I didn't believe it. They swore up and down that it was true. Any service techs out there that can confirm this?
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2020, 08:39 AM   #48
VisualEcho
Banned
VisualEcho's Avatar
United_States
6626
Rep
4,145
Posts

Drives: '18 M2 6MT
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Missouri

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2018 BMW M2  [10.00]
Not sure about the power thing, I bought mine with 9,400 miles on it.

But it appears we need to have a STL meet come springtime
Appreciate 1
ROASTM162.50
      02-17-2020, 08:44 AM   #49
Conissah
Major
Conissah's Avatar
1575
Rep
1,049
Posts

Drives: 2018 M3
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Charlotte, NC

iTrader: (1)

The piano black trim is annoying, and the CF trim is expensive. Hope they get that fixed.

And for the power, I am 99% sure that is false. AFAIK, there is no power limit or rpm limit or anything. Don't know why they would tell you this.
Appreciate 1
      02-17-2020, 09:16 AM   #50
Sarg33
Lieutenant
Sarg33's Avatar
United_States
555
Rep
542
Posts

Drives: 2021 X3M
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Missouri

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Conissah View Post
The piano black trim is annoying, and the CF trim is expensive. Hope they get that fixed.

And for the power, I am 99% sure that is false. AFAIK, there is no power limit or rpm limit or anything. Don't know why they would tell you this.
They ordered the CF trim and said they would contact me when it comes in.

They need to keep the myth going. lol I point blank told them I did not believe it.
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2020, 09:48 AM   #51
bubsterino
Banned
171
Rep
436
Posts

Drives: none
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: United States

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarg33 View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by Conissah View Post
The piano black trim is annoying, and the CF trim is expensive. Hope they get that fixed.

And for the power, I am 99% sure that is false. AFAIK, there is no power limit or rpm limit or anything. Don't know why they would tell you this.
They ordered the CF trim and said they would contact me when it comes in.

They need to keep the myth going. lol I point blank told them I did not believe it.
other than the liability concern about wanting people who haven't driven fast cars before to take it easy, I too am getting frustrated by the topic of whether anything gets unlocked at 1200 miles.

my sales guy is outstanding and open to calling BS on certain things about the sales process / car etc. He too told me the same thing.

What exactly is the hesitation to "believe" this even when there are plenty of sales associates and technicians who say it's true?

I don't care either way, I JUST WANT THE TRUTH (said in a few good men style).

As for the "power" of the car vs V8s...excluding track, I've never driven such a powerful car. From a total speed perspective, in VA at least, you can get into a lot of trouble already in 3rd gear...
Appreciate 1
ROASTM162.50
      02-17-2020, 11:24 AM   #52
Sarg33
Lieutenant
Sarg33's Avatar
United_States
555
Rep
542
Posts

Drives: 2021 X3M
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Missouri

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by bubsterino View Post
other than the liability concern about wanting people who haven't driven fast cars before to take it easy, I too am getting frustrated by the topic of whether anything gets unlocked at 1200 miles.

my sales guy is outstanding and open to calling BS on certain things about the sales process / car etc. He too told me the same thing.

What exactly is the hesitation to "believe" this even when there are plenty of sales associates and technicians who say it's true?

I don't care either way, I JUST WANT THE TRUTH (said in a few good men style).

As for the "power" of the car vs V8s...excluding track, I've never driven such a powerful car. From a total speed perspective, in VA at least, you can get into a lot of trouble already in 3rd gear...
I see no reason why a manufacture would program a car with lower power output prior to the break-in period being over. Just extra cost for them and we all know how frugal they are.

I believe it is a myth started yearssss ago and has been handed down from current fast car to current fast car. Most people take it easy on their car until the "break-in period" is over. After that, they take it out and push it to its full potential. They feel there is more power because they are actually flooring the gas and taking it to red line.

Case in point, The rumor when I bought my 2003 Mustang Cobra was the same, but it was said the computer automatically switched over to a different program after the break-in period. Meaning it was restricted until after the break-in and then it was "unleashed" after without even taking it to the dealer to be reflashed. I had my 2003 cobra dynoed bone stock with only 500 miles on it and it pulled 396 hp (ish can't remember the exact number) at the wheels when it was only rated at 400 at the flywheel. It was well known Ford underrated them, just like BMW does.

So IMHO, it is all just a myth and will continue to be carried on. As you said, I would love to have someone show me it was true or false for sure just to end the debate.

Last edited by Sarg33; 02-17-2020 at 03:07 PM..
Appreciate 3
cptobvious2531.50
Conissah1574.50
      02-17-2020, 02:50 PM   #53
BigKutta
Brigadier General
BigKutta's Avatar
United_States
3873
Rep
4,040
Posts

Drives: 2020 M2C, 2019 330xi, 2017 Q7
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Washington DC Burbs

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2019 330xi  [0.00]
2017 Audi Q7 3.0  [0.00]
2020 M2C  [0.00]
Dude, pics?
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2020, 03:20 PM   #54
Sarg33
Lieutenant
Sarg33's Avatar
United_States
555
Rep
542
Posts

Drives: 2021 X3M
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Missouri

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by VisualEcho View Post
But it appears we need to have a STL meet come springtime
That is definitely a possibility, but I am about 160 miles from STL. Though I would love to meet a few other M2 enthusiast.
Appreciate 1
VisualEcho6625.50
      02-17-2020, 03:36 PM   #55
Sarg33
Lieutenant
Sarg33's Avatar
United_States
555
Rep
542
Posts

Drives: 2021 X3M
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Missouri

iTrader: (0)

Here she is...
Attached Images
      
Appreciate 1
VisualEcho6625.50
      02-17-2020, 03:42 PM   #56
Sarg33
Lieutenant
Sarg33's Avatar
United_States
555
Rep
542
Posts

Drives: 2021 X3M
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Missouri

iTrader: (0)

Okay? They all face the correct direction on my computer? lol
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2020, 04:01 PM   #57
VisualEcho
Banned
VisualEcho's Avatar
United_States
6626
Rep
4,145
Posts

Drives: '18 M2 6MT
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Missouri

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2018 BMW M2  [10.00]
Nice!
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2020, 05:32 PM   #58
BigKutta
Brigadier General
BigKutta's Avatar
United_States
3873
Rep
4,040
Posts

Drives: 2020 M2C, 2019 330xi, 2017 Q7
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Washington DC Burbs

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2019 330xi  [0.00]
2017 Audi Q7 3.0  [0.00]
2020 M2C  [0.00]
Beautiful! And yes, the black trims gotta go.
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2020, 06:42 PM   #59
Sarg33
Lieutenant
Sarg33's Avatar
United_States
555
Rep
542
Posts

Drives: 2021 X3M
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Missouri

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by BigKutta View Post
Beautiful! And yes, the black trims gotta go.
Thank you. The blue is lighter than I expected, but I am coming around and starting to really like it. I had planned on putting CF exterior accents on it, but I really like the contrast of the factory black parts.

Yes, yes it does...the dealer called today and said the CF parts are scheduled to arrive this Friday. So if they come in and they can get me in I will take it down there. If not it will have to wait until my next Friday off, 06 March.
Appreciate 0
      02-18-2020, 02:22 PM   #60
xxyion
Captain
xxyion's Avatar
756
Rep
785
Posts

Drives: 2024 M4 Competition xDrive
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Fremont CA

iTrader: (0)

Hot damn that blue looks amazing. I'm so excited, mine is on the truck on its way to CA. Unforuntetly due to the weekend they werent able to get me an ETA, however i fully expect the car to be here within the next few days.
Appreciate 0
      02-18-2020, 03:43 PM   #61
Sarg33
Lieutenant
Sarg33's Avatar
United_States
555
Rep
542
Posts

Drives: 2021 X3M
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Missouri

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by xxyion View Post
Hot damn that blue looks amazing. I'm so excited, mine is on the truck on its way to CA. Unforuntetly due to the weekend they werent able to get me an ETA, however i fully expect the car to be here within the next few days.
Thank you, I am happy for you too. It will be here before you know it!!!
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:27 AM.




m2
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST