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      02-15-2016, 07:07 AM   #23
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They had a MG M235i near the M2 which really helped compare the differences between the two. The M2 was night and day compared to the M235i. It sat lower, was wider and meaner looking. The thing that really caught my eye was the rear wheel arches and the overall stance of the M2. Pictures don't do it justice, you need to see it in person. Looking down the front of the car the rear arch is really pronounced. The front bumper was also a pleasant surprise, the fangs looked great IMO. I didn't like them in pics, but in person I wouldn't change a thing. The rear bumper was aggressive but not overdone and the the rear diffuser perfectly complimented it. The overall wheel gap sat at a nice height, front and rear had nearly the same gap height. Dropping the car a bit would look nice, but I think with some wheel spacers it's probably not necessary.

Overall it didn't disappoint my expectations. The other great thing is the whole time I was taking pics all I heard around me were tons of positive comments from guys and gals. Everyone of every age group genuinely liked the car.
Great feedback and thanks for sharing.

I must be the only shmuck that's been on here for all these years and still hasn't seen the car IRL.
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They had a MG M235i near the M2 which really helped compare the differences between the two. The M2 was night and day compared to the M235i. It sat lower, was wider and meaner looking. The thing that really caught my eye was the rear wheel arches and the overall stance of the M2. Pictures don't do it justice, you need to see it in person. Looking down the front of the car the rear arch is really pronounced. The front bumper was also a pleasant surprise, the fangs looked great IMO. I didn't like them in pics, but in person I wouldn't change a thing. The rear bumper was aggressive but not overdone and the the rear diffuser perfectly complimented it. The overall wheel gap sat at a nice height, front and rear had nearly the same gap height. Dropping the car a bit would look nice, but I think with some wheel spacers it's probably not necessary.

Overall it didn't disappoint my expectations. The other great thing is the whole time I was taking pics all I heard around me were tons of positive comments from guys and gals. Everyone of every age group genuinely liked the car.
Great feedback and thanks for sharing.

I must be the only shmuck that's been on here for all these years and still hasn't seen the car IRL.
another shmuck here :
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another shmuck here :
Haha good, at least I'm not alone.

On a serious note, do you think you'll miss EDC going from the M3 to the M2? I'm leaning towards getting a passive system on the F80 at the moment
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      02-15-2016, 11:35 AM   #28
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Just the way you like it.
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Haha good, at least I'm not alone.

On a serious note, do you think you'll miss EDC going from the M3 to the M2? I'm leaning towards getting a passive system on the F80 at the moment
no, if I had to build it again I would pass on it. r u planning on lowering the M3?
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no, if I had to build it again I would pass on it. r u planning on lowering the M3?
Long term goal would probably be a set of coilovers. Mid to shorter term would probably just be Eibach springs with spacers on the 19" OEMs
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Nothing really new to add here but I went today as well and I was very thrilled to see it in the metal. So much better in real life! This one's an instant cult classic. LBB stood out really nice and I couldn't be happier with my color choice. Here's some different perspectives of the car from far away.
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Nothing really new to add here but I went today as well and I was very thrilled to see it in the metal. So much better in real life! This one's an instant cult classic. LBB stood out really nice and I couldn't be happier with my color choice. Here's some different perspectives of the car from far away.
Thanks for the far away pics! Need more of these since we already have like a million close up pics.
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Nothing really new to add here but I went today as well and I was very thrilled to see it in the metal. So much better in real life! This one's an instant cult classic. LBB stood out really nice and I couldn't be happier with my color choice. Here's some different perspectives of the car from far away.
I feel in love with the M4 GTS wheels, but not crazy about the gold window color. Another thing that from pics I didn't think much of but in person was blown away. The M4 comp pack comes with the same wheels but with black windows. Would look absolutely sick on the M2 IMO.

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Nothing really new to add here but I went today as well and I was very thrilled to see it in the metal. So much better in real life! This one's an instant cult classic. LBB stood out really nice and I couldn't be happier with my color choice. Here's some different perspectives of the car from far away.
thanks for the distant shots but ... couldn't u tell all those people to get the fuck out of the way for the pics :
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I feel in love with the M4 GTS wheels, but not crazy about the gold window color. Another thing that from pics I didn't think much of but in person was blown away. The M4 comp pack comes with the same wheels but with black windows. Would look absolutely sick on the M2 IMO.
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I'd like to see that second to last pic of the MG on the ceramic brakes but painted orange
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I feel in love with the M4 GTS wheels, but not crazy about the gold window color. Another thing that from pics I didn't think much of but in person was blown away. The M4 comp pack comes with the same wheels but with black windows. Would look absolutely sick on the M2 IMO.
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man, that black looks sinister
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I feel in love with the M4 GTS wheels, but not crazy about the gold window color. Another thing that from pics I didn't think much of but in person was blown away. The M4 comp pack comes with the same wheels but with black windows. Would look absolutely sick on the M2 IMO.

I personally think 20s would look far too big proportionally on the M2. I think the 19s are damn near perfect for this car
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I personally think 20s would look far too big proportionally on the M2. I think the 19s are damn near perfect for this car
I agree, they'd have to be 19's.
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I agree, they'd have to be 19's.
I agree 19s are perfectly fine for M2, but the Cayman GT4 and GTS (smaller car obviously) come in 20s. In fact there is no 19" option. Still looks great on a much smaller car.

People are too used to 19s on the F80/F82 and now M2, but these are much bigger cars than the Cayman...especially the M3/M4.

Still..the stock 19s on the M2 are great regardless!

BTW, those ZCP wheels actually look good on that photoshop! Especially the FI-R

Love this pic. It speaks out to me: "You know you want me..." Such a sinister look...

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Nothing really new to add here but I went today as well and I was very thrilled to see it in the metal. So much better in real life! This one's an instant cult classic. LBB stood out really nice and I couldn't be happier with my color choice. Here's some different perspectives of the car from far away.
Happy to see a MG M3 together with the LBB. Affirms my MG choice.
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The BBS FI on the LBB looks insane!!
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Ffffffuuuuu dem smoked tails on MG.
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