[aerokubectl]

Just a followup 2 months in after owning my M2C.

For those curious, here is my previous thread:
https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1560624

Config:
- 6MT
- LBB
- Sunroof
- Exec Package
- Black Rims

Mods/Changes:
- Full screen Carplay
- M Performance Spoiler
- M Performance Rear Diffuser
- IND CF Shift Knob
- Painted the bumper black
- Full front Xpel Ultimate
- Rear Reflector Delete
- Side Reflector Delete

Purchased But not Installed:
- Drivers side key delete (need a weekend for this)
- Red M buttons (this is probably too complicated for me to bother with, I may just get someone to do this that has already gone through the pain of disconnecting the airbag)

Pros:
- Still love the handling a ton.
- Power is on point. This won't be winning any drag races against a Hellcat but it holds its own.
- After cleaning up the rear end with mods, I'm VERY satisfied with the way this car looks. LOVE it.
- The sounds this car makes are AMAZING. I actually think the OG M2 sound is super super super overrated. This car pops and crackles appropriately. It's not overly loud and obnoxious.
- Seats are very comfortable

Cons:
- The infotainment layout is still garbage. I never use anything other than CarPlay, iDrive is crap. The UI is meh but the UX is atrocious.
- Wireless charger is useless. I don't even bother. It either overheats the phone or charges so slow that its not worth tucking my phone away under the arm rest.
- No sunglasses holder...
- Gas mileage is horrendous even when driving "nice" (avging 18)

Obligatory pics:

[twintiga]

Beautiful car. My experience after three weeks with mine is very similar.

[bplewis24]

Anyone else not able to see the pics load?

[epic]

I, too, can't see the pics.

Mod list sounds good and pretty similar to what I'll do when I get mine. It's a shame the M buttons require so much work.

[Pilot-Z]

I have the exact same config ordered! But I can't see the pics!!! I was torn between which wheels to order so looking forward to seeing these pics at some point. How's the moon roof?

[Henry1518]

Careful when installing the key delete. I accidentally pulled out my door handle and it was a bit difficult to get back in. Try not to pull too hard on the door handle when u have the lock out (or don't pull on it at all if at all possible).

[aerokubectl]

Fixing images standby

[epic]

Pics work now - Car looks great! Excited for my spoiler but now I really need that diffuser.

[heavyD^2]

I always wonder when people hate on iDrive what infotainment systems they have used that are so superior. I find iDrive is one of the better ones out there as it's far superior to anything from domestics (Chrysler's Uconnect is really good), Japanese, or Koreans.

[aerokubectl]

Originally Posted by heavyD^2

I always wonder when people hate on iDrive what infotainment systems they have used that are so superior. I find iDrive is one of the better ones out there as it's far superior to anything from domestics (Chrysler's Uconnect is really good), Japanese, or Koreans.

They're all crap. I've owned a few Lexuses and theirs is substantially worse.

I'm hoping car manufacturers get into bigger integrations with CarPlay and Android Auto. Car manufacturers all suck at Infotainments(mostly because its ALWAYS outsourced).

Tesla is probably at the top of the list for "worst".

[goku7]

my volvo xc90 is pretty nice. i find the bmw idrive to be just as nice and more suited for a performance car

[chris719]

Originally Posted by heavyD^2

I always wonder when people hate on iDrive what infotainment systems they have used that are so superior. I find iDrive is one of the better ones out there as it's far superior to anything from domestics (Chrysler's Uconnect is really good), Japanese, or Koreans.

It's pretty bad compared to Tesla's, but so is everyone else. It's light years better than Porsche still.

[E21-myfirstlove]

Must be in the minority here but do not like apple play. Hate touch screens in cars and seems best with that. May just need more time with it

[orangeglim]

Originally Posted by E21-myfirstlove

Must be in the minority here but do not like apple play. Hate touch screens in cars and seems best with that. May just need more time with it

You don't have to use the touch screen, you can use the iDrive dial. That's what I use so I don't get finger prints all over the screen.

[COChris]

Originally Posted by orangeglim

You don't have to use the touch screen, you can use the iDrive dial. That's what I use so I don't get finger prints all over the screen.

It's such a gimmick! Until these screens have better tactile feedback, I'll stick with iDrive & real buttons.

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by COChris

It's such a gimmick! Until these screens have better tactile feedback, I'll stick with iDrive & real buttons.

The salesperson explained me about touchscreen when collecting it off course. But whatever. I have to stretch my arm way too far.

I already forgot about it the first week when using the satnav/map, when the missus started to touch the screen and she liked it a lot, better than iDrive/buttons.

But come on we already have three iPads overhere hanging around ....

Until now I never used it.

Cheers
Robin

[aerokubectl]

Ain't nobody touching the touchscreen boys, the iDrive dial does just fine

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by spetsnazos

Ain't nobody touching the touchscreen boys, the iDrive dial does just fine

MC Hammer in da house!

Cheers
Robin

[evolved///M]

I didn't even know it was a touchscreen until I owned the car for about a week. Came from an E92 M3. Still won't be touching the screen.

[jasonF30]

Originally Posted by spetsnazos

- Painted the bumper black

The bumper? Did you mean the exhaust? Did you also paint the exhaust tips?

[palum6o]

Originally Posted by evolved///M

I didn't even know it was a touchscreen until I owned the car for about a week. Came from an E92 M3. Still won't be touching the screen.

the only time I've touched the screen was to rearrange the tiles, which is a nice feature. Other than that, I don't like fingerprints on the screen so I only use the dial. I also have an e93, and I like the simplicity of that system as well as the map.

[heavyD^2]

Do all M2C's have Carplay full screen or is that a hack?