[chrispraeger]

Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

great photos

[ted99]

For DD use, I'd put a set of 18" wheels on, and save the 19" for special occasions. But, my eyeball sees very little gap between the Comp calipers and the rim. Would 18" rims even fit?

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by ted99

For DD use, I'd put a set of 18" wheels on, and save the 19" for special occasions. But, my eyeball sees very little gap between the Comp calipers and the rim. Would 18" rims even fit?

18’s won’t fit with 2NH brakes. They are actually the M3/M4 carbon ceramic calipers in silver with iron rotors.

[ryem3]

Originally Posted by akkando

Wonder if getting the bonnet painted in full is the best option?

Really can't believe no one has suggested or inquired how the hood will be delivered. How about full "sichtkarbon"? I believe I've seen "prepped for paint". But only most of the hood except the phony power dome? Same for the trunk. Forget the stupid wing, I want the carbon trunk with the lip.

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

the wheels and calipers do look awesome.

Got that right. Still find it bizarre. They show an M2 Competition that would come with the 8 pot front brakes, yet swap the brakes for the M parts in red. I know there are some people that might prefer the silver calipers, but I just don't get it myself. BMW is so late to the game on monoblocks to begin with. Finally the blue calipers, but now silver??? This is just killing me (in advance of knowing anything for sure!)

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by ryem3

Really can't believe no one has suggested or inquired how the hood will be delivered. How about full "sichtkarbon"? I believe I've seen "prepped for paint". But only most of the hood except the phony power dome? Same for the trunk. Forget the stupid wing, I want the carbon trunk with the lip.



Got that right. Still find it bizarre. They show an M2 Competition that would come with the 8 pot front brakes, yet swap the brakes for the M parts in red. I know there are some people that might prefer the silver calipers, but I just don't get it myself. BMW is so late to the game on monoblocks to begin with. Finally the blue calipers, but now silver??? This is just killing me (in advance of knowing anything for sure!)

@Mr. said Mperf body parts if purchased from parts department come in primer, minus the exposed carbon fiber. Glad the calipers are silver, with blue or orange interior choices...last thing I’d want is bright red calipers.

[RyanBMW]

Wondering if the 763s will look good with 255/35 & 275/35, compared to 245/35 & 265/35. Just a thought

[Pilot-Z]

I assume the car in the photos also is riding on the optional coil overs hence the great stance and lack of wheel gap?

[jojo7]

This is a good video of the M2 explaining the M Performance parts upgrade options.

[Cavpilot2k]

Originally Posted by SteveSpy

I'm not a fan of black wheels at all. I'd never ever install black wheels on my car. Except those wheels on that car!!!

Originally Posted by chris719

763M would be nice if they came in silver or gunmetal. Black is too dark for me and the gold is surprisingly decent but matches with nothing else on these cars.

Agreed. Black wheels only look good on a white car, to my eye.
But it's nothing a paint job can't fix.
They're so sweet, I'm considering getting them and having them painted.

[dmboone25]

^^^I have a hard time watching his videos...

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by ryem3

Really can't believe no one has suggested or inquired how the hood will be delivered. How about full "sichtkarbon"? I believe I've seen "prepped for paint". But only most of the hood except the phony power dome? Same for the trunk. Forget the stupid wing, I want the carbon trunk with the lip.

I want the trunk too, but it comes with "M performance" on the back, rather than just a simple M2.

If you have to tell traffic behind you that it's an upgrade, that defeats the purpose IMO.

I originally compared it to the cheesy TOMMY HILFIGER branding of the 90s.

[Smokey]

Ah, those wheels Never been a fan of white cars, but I would rock the M2 in white with some of the M performance parts, not a big fan of the fender gills (they look like an afterthought), wing or stripes, but everything else

Great pics by the way

[CosmosMpower]

Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

18’s won’t fit with 2NH brakes. They are actually the M3/M4 carbon ceramic calipers in silver with iron rotors.

Are the rotors/calipers larger than standard?

[chrispraeger]

Originally Posted by Smokey

Great pics by the way

Thanks Smokey

[eMvy]

Looks great, other than those always horrid decals. Please no.

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Are the rotors/calipers larger than standard?

Same as the Silver upgraded brakes for Competition, F/400mm and R/380mm. Larger than standard M2/M3/M4 rotors.

[IAF]

Went to my local BMW garage today (have had my deposit down for M2C since last month), I mainly wanted to see if they had any updated info on when orders go live, and delivery estimates etc.

I asked them if they had heard anything re carbon roof.... unsurprisingly they had no idea.
Somewhat surprisingly, they said they WOULD NOT be happy installing a carbon roof at their dedicated bodyshop, and the Parts Manager, also gave the same stance.
They were of belief that this would have to be a factory option, as not many bodyshops would be happy doing this work...

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by IAF

Went to my local BMW garage today (have had my deposit down for M2C since last month), I mainly wanted to see if they had any updated info on when orders go live, and delivery estimates etc.

I asked them if they had heard anything re carbon roof.... unsurprisingly they had no idea.
Somewhat surprisingly, they said they WOULD NOT be happy installing a carbon roof at their dedicated bodyshop, and the Parts Manager, also gave the same stance.
They were of belief that this would have to be a factory option, as not many bodyshops would be happy doing this work...

This is silly. You obviously aren't a business owner. Body shops take cars apart and put them together for a living. They are going to look at a roof panel installation as a job paying the bills; not as some chore they don't want to do!
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[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

I want the trunk too, but it comes with "M performance" on the back, rather than just a simple M2.

If you have to tell traffic behind you that it's an upgrade, that defeats the purpose IMO.

I originally compared it to the cheesy TOMMY HILFIGER branding of the 90s.

While I love its carbon construction, I think the split tail looks ugly. Reminds me of a Burton snowboard I had in the 80s. That being said... I would definitely paint that carbon patch over just as I'd do with the fenders and hood. I think all those parts would look much better fully painted.

[boostspoon]

Originally Posted by IAF

Went to my local BMW garage today (have had my deposit down for M2C since last month), I mainly wanted to see if they had any updated info on when orders go live, and delivery estimates etc.

I asked them if they had heard anything re carbon roof.... unsurprisingly they had no idea.
Somewhat surprisingly, they said they WOULD NOT be happy installing a carbon roof at their dedicated bodyshop, and the Parts Manager, also gave the same stance.
They were of belief that this would have to be a factory option, as not many bodyshops would be happy doing this work...

What I've seen in the past is sometimes dealerships don't want to take on the sublet job because they're not confident of the outcome. If they do take on the sublet job, they'll rightly charge you a premium as they're taking on the liability to ensure the job is a success. Otherwise, they normally tell you to pay a visit to the third-party shop to get a quote and deal with them directly.

At a body shop, I'm sure they'd be weary of the quality and installation process as it's not something they always do -- educate them about it being an M Performance part directly from factory and that it was meant for after-sales installation. Without knowing more, the shop may think it's some crappy aftermarket part that isn't going to fit and that it doesn't come with all the hardware.

[sean328]

This car is perfect the way it is. Love love love every single bit of it.. incl decals.

[eau_rouge]

Originally Posted by ChrisK

I did a Photoshop of that:

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1493615

Color of the car (LBB) and the satin gold finished rims remind me of Colin McRae and Richard Burns in the old Subaru WRX STI rallye cars!

Originally Posted by glennQNYC

While I love its carbon construction, I think the split tail looks ugly. Reminds me of a Burton snowboard I had in the 80s. That being said... I would definitely paint that carbon patch over just as I'd do with the fenders and hood. I think all those parts would look much better fully painted.

Fully agree! That looks so ridiculous. Just awful.