[grinch]

My M2 N55 had a horrible downtime between gear changes by demanding 100% of the engine. It was 6MT. I found it exasperating. I hope the competition does not have that problem with a manual gearbox

[Hammy]

I think these guys do the best car review videos, they were at least 25% responsible for me buying my BMW M240XI!

[ScottAndrew]

Originally Posted by DagM2C

You are referring to "turbo threshold"

Once the turbo's are spooled "aka above 3000ish rpm for this car" turbo lag refers to the time it takes the turbo's to re-spool. So say your in the correct gear for sport driving, you let off the gas for a turn or for whatever for a short burst "rpm still above 3000" and go to reapply throttle.....the time it takes for the turbo's to kick in fully again....THAT is turbo lag. So for this engine if he is referring to the actual definition of turbo lag....I would say yes...pretty much no lag

That is the original definition, but it has been displaced by other people. It’s impossible trying to point out to younger people what turbo lag - a term they didn’t invent, but adopted - actually is, because it’s not a phenomenon you have any more! Off-boost lethargy, as it was often called in the U.K., has also been eradicated by turbos whose threshold is very low by comparison, high compression engines (a turbo used to mean a lower compression) and boost that is controlled much better to avoid a sudden thump - think ‘80s Saab Turbo or ‘90s Nissan.

Edit: Turbo. God, Apple autocorrect is garbage!

[Eddien123]

These guys are awesome cause they just love driving. It feels more like they're just talking to you over a few drinks rather than them reviewing a car. Either way I knew the M2C was good but I really should try one out for myself soon.

[Ghostriderf80]

Originally Posted by plastus

Not sure if anyone else has seen video reviews by these guys, but they're always a blast to watch. High production quality and fairly detailed feature overview. They finally got a M2 Competition in for their last video of the year.

Overall consensus seems to be very positive.

What handling tested? You drove in a straight line.
This is typical Toronto / Ottawa roads.

Yawwwnnnnnnnn M3 is better.

[sharocks]

Originally Posted by MR RIZK

I couldn't get past the number plate was mounted on an angle.. damn ocd

Can't even watch the video now.

OCD kicked in like a twin scroll speaker piped turbo.

[akkando]

probably their most positive review I've seen.

[themnmd]

Originally Posted by aWanderlustSeoul

I subscribed to their channel a few months ago. I like their 1st drive reviews compared to other youtubers since it's different to have two different perspectives/reviews focused on driving performance/dynamics and car tech.

Plus Canadians are awesome.

eh

[Mrgunfun]

The bigger guy is a BMW fan for sure

[THEROK]

Their target viewing audience must be 10-13 year olds.

[Poochie]

All BMW "turbo boost," even with a basic boost controller, is wayy more linear and controllable, at full load..

I remember, not too long ago, the Lancer Evolution 9 had a built 4 cylinder motor with a brawny size turbo, it would lag at first, then it would build up full pressure, propelling it forward like a raging bull. You would then easily spin out all 4WD, even with its fancy diff..

I knew a couple of folks that lost control, at the edge, when the 'turbo boost' kicked in..

BMW does turbo differently, they use it as an additive, when the naturally aspirated portion of the motor becomes tapped out.. The boost is more calculated, controlled than the typical syntax "turbo boost" is originally conjure when reference it uncontrollable power.

BMW use turbos is to add to their already capable motor, not be the leg behind it.

[Germanauto]

I don't know why people love these guys. They rave about every car, their reviews are too long, and they seem like total geeks.

[rjd598]

Originally Posted by Germanauto

I don't know why people love these guys. They rave about every car, their reviews are too long, and they seem like total geeks.

i noticed their following grew really quickly. i don't like them, but i don't hate them either. i think they do better than half the youtube car crowd.

[Astrodoge]

Originally Posted by THEROK

Their target viewing audience must be 10-13 year olds.

I agree. These 'reviews' are first impressions where they tick off all boxes in the latest press kit and play bullshit bingo for the rest of the video.

[10"]

Originally Posted by THEROK

Their target viewing audience must be 10-13 year olds.

Ya...pretty weak channel. Have watched it before. ALL their videos I've seen have the exact same skit. Annoying!

These YouTube car channels are a joke...a dime a dozen and none worth more than a dime.

[THEROK]

If you choose to take a shot of tequila each time these two grown dudes says the word "like", go buy an agave plantation in Mexico. The world will be in short supply.

[farns2345]

Originally Posted by Ghostriderf80

What handling tested? You drove in a straight line.
This is typical Toronto / Ottawa roads.

Yawwwnnnnnnnn M3 is better.

Originally Posted by Ghostriderf80

What handling tested? You drove in a straight line.
This is typical Toronto / Ottawa roads.

Yawwwnnnnnnnn M3 is better.

I wouldn't complain if I had an M3 or an M2, but i thought I'd let you know that many of the reviews of the M2 comp say it's the best current m car. Just saying

[KO7]

I disagree with those who say The Straight Pipes gives every car a glowing review; I’ve seen enough of their reviews to know they call a stinker out on being a stinker. Their shtick is still entertaining to me, and I’m 37 years old.

[Proctor750]

I want to see a Tiff review

Remember his review of the puma for car of the year?

[Protatomonster]

I had the honor of watching this video early because how amazing these guys are, Yuri and Jacob rule and deserve to be the biggest car reviewers out there.

[phillycx]

The straight pipes guys always do good reviews. Very informative and entertaining. It's like sitting on the couch with a couple of your friends and discussing your favorite cars. Not pretentious or too flashy. Good overall review on the new M2c.

[swifty]

Only car reviewers my wife will sit to watch.

Not sure if that's a good thing or not but I do find them entertaining.