[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

The press release says they air outlets, so they not fake.

There was some "fake news" in the initial information released on the X3's fender vent styling, so I was curious if this is the same situation. The M Performance fenders would seemingly have to include new fender liners if the vents were actually functional. My money is on that they're as fake as the steel-fender vent styling.

Inquiring minds want to know!

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by glennQNYC

There was some "fake news" in the initial information released on the X3's fender vent styling, so I was curious if this is the same situation. The M Performance fenders would seemingly have to include new fender liners if the vents were actually functional. My money is on that they're as fake as the steel-fender vent styling.

Inquiring minds want to know!

Your wish is granted. It is real, not fake news.

[MR.]

Originally Posted by TN_3

Can you sneak in a question about the X3M? Timeline for release and how quickly will a Competition version of it arrive after initial launch?

No comment on that subject, but I think it will arrive first half of next year.

MR

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

Your wish is granted. It is real, not fake news.

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Very cool thanks! Looks like they do come with new fender liners.... Either that or a template to guide the installer to cut out the openings in the OE liners. The aerodynamic functionality, along with the lower weight does make them worth consideration. I'd paint them completely to hide their hideous (imo) look though. Might actually look cool completely painted.

[MR.]

Originally Posted by Tag

Maybe, but if the weight difference between the 437M and 763M is 3.2kg and between the 788M and 763M is 3.5kg than that would mean the 788M wheels are 0.3kg heavier than the stock 437M wheels. Would appreciate it if you could get further clarification on this if Bjoern is still around. Thanks

Follow press release...437M and 763M is 3.2kg. Discard the other number. 788M is lighter than both 763M and 437M. Exact weight difference between 437M and 788M unknown at this stage.

MR

[Poochie]

Silly question; does the M2C have ASD? @MR.

[MR.]

Originally Posted by Poochie

Silly question; does the M2C have ASD? @MR.

Yes and I will install my harness the moment the car is in my garage.

MR

[ChrisK]

Originally Posted by MR.

Yes and I will install my harness the moment the car is in my garage.

MR

I'll just code it off like I did with my M2.

[Inuyasha]

MR. Can you check what’s the weight on the fenders vs. stock?

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by Inuyasha

MR. Can you check what’s the weight on the fenders vs. stock?

+1 on this.

[ChrisK]

Originally Posted by MR.

Follow press release...437M and 763M is 3.2kg. Discard the other number. 788M is lighter than both 763M and 437M. Exact weight difference between 437M and 788M unknown at this stage.

MR

Wheel Weight:

Lightest to Heaviest - So here we are

19" 788 M
0.00 kg / 00.00 kg | 00.00 lbs / 00.00 lbs

19" 763 M
9.41 kg / 9.89 kg kg | 20.75 lbs / 21.80 lbs

19" 437 M
10.40 kg / 10.60 kg | 23.00 lbs / 23.37 lbs

20" 666 M
11.70 kg/ 12.30 kg | 25.79 lbs / 27.12 lbs

[MR.]

Originally Posted by Inuyasha

MR. Can you check what's the weight on the fenders vs. stock?

Triple check the press release... Maybe it is mentioned in there.

MR

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by MR.

Triple check the press release... Maybe it is mentioned in there.

MR

L/R carbon fender weight was left out of press release.

[stefan]

Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

Fantastic thread!!!!

Great news, black finish 788m sounds like the ticket.

Huge news for the US. Particulate filters are very large, heavy, and unnecessarily complex.

Confirmed port install for US.

Do other manufacturers do this? This seems like an immense strain on dealers and a highly specialized installation.

[Roundown]

Originally Posted by mtoosexy

I really like the carbon roof and hood, but have so much trepidation about the fit and finish from a dealership. Haven't had the best experience with dealerships in the past. They can't keep oil smudges off of steering wheel, door handles and my head liner!!! the last made me quite angry!
They kick the inside of the door when getting in and out. One time I left car overnight for repair, they parked under a tree in early summer. i had to threaten litigation for them to remove all the TREE SAP(it was so much sap). they just dont seem to care about the individual cars.
plus, if the paint match isn't perfect; hood-car, can we deny the purchase and make them try again?
I dont expect anyone to have these answers...just throwing it out there

If you order new (in the US), this is a port install. They do a ton of cosmetic work at port, it'll be fine.

[MR.]

Originally Posted by stefan

Do other manufacturers do this? This seems like an immense strain on dealers and a highly specialized installation.

Audi does the same with the parts for the TT RS.

MR

[ChrisK]

Originally Posted by MR.

Audi does the same with the parts for the TT RS.

MR

Have you heard a date for the first press
review of the M2C?

[Artemis]

Thanks for the info, MR.. Appreciated.

Originally Posted by MR.

[Frank Van Meel] had an interesting comment about the M5 Competition which Artemis could share in the M5 forum.

Done: see post #189 in the F90 M5 Competition thread.

Originally Posted by MR.

• Can or will all of the M performance parts be installed by the dealer? Cough, including the roof, cough...
BL: All aftersales parts are being installed at the dealer. Every single part!!!! The dealers will be handed extensive manuals on how to deal with it. The installation will be done as we have seen before in videos online. The window screens are removed, the welds are being drilled and the new roof is put into place. The dealer will have to do it. If they don’t want to do it, it means you should go to another dealer who does want to do it. For the U.S. market it means that all parts are either fitted at the port on new cars, or at the dealer when you have a 2nd hand M2C, M2 (LCI), M240i, or a normal 2-Series Coupe.

Maybe you could add to your first post in this thread the M2 Competition M Performance Parts which do not fit on the oldskool M2 (CF kidneys, CF splitter, CF engine cover and CF mirror caps) (as you did in post #54).

And the port install is also excellent news for our U.S. forum fellows.

Originally Posted by MR.

• May we expect an "M2 Competition CF Galore Edition" (car delivered with several MPP goodies already installed, alike the "M2 Performance Edition" (2017), but this time x pi);
BL: That is a cool idea, but I honestly do not know what the future brings.

BMW M could be even further ahead of Mercedes and Audi by releasing a hardcore M2 sporting a 450hp power output. The unicorn/uniporn M2.

Originally Posted by MR.

• What else can we share with the guys on Bimmerpost?
BL: First of all, I would like to let everyone know that we read everything you post. We have a watchful eye on the forum and see all your questions. It is therefore great that via this route I can finally answer them all. Also the carbon engine cover is the same as the one on the M3/M4. We hope as a team at M Performance that you will enjoy the parts available for the car!

If BMW M boss Van Meel and his team (including the M Performance folks) ever heard about us, then hopefully in a positive way.

[dmboone25]

Thanks for getting us some clarification MR - this really helps.

However, the content of the answers is not what I was hoping to hear:

1), Dealer install of the roof, after they watch some videos on it? No thanks.
2). Dealer painting the hood to make it all body color? No thanks.
3). M performance on the bootlid instead of M2? No thanks again.

This will be an inconsistent shit show, depending on the dealer.

[MR.]

Originally Posted by ChrisK

Have you heard a date for the first press
review of the M2C?

I am not allowed to share anything other than that it is happening this summer

MR

[ChrisK]

Originally Posted by MR.

I am not allowed to share anything other than that it is happening this summer

MR

Thx

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

Thanks for getting us some clarification MR - this really helps.

However, the content of the answers is not what I was hoping to hear:

1), Dealer install of the roof, after they watch some videos on it? No thanks.
2). Dealer painting the hood to make it all body color? No thanks.
3). M performance on the bootlid instead of M2? No thanks again.

This will be an inconsistent shit show, depending on the dealer.

I'm particular like that also but in my experience, if you find the right bodyshop that specialize in custom work; installing and paint matching most of the cosmetic parts is a day job for them, without much risk.


But the roof, hellz to the no!! #CreakingNoise