BMW M2 Becomes the Latest MotoGP SAFETY CAR

Verbiage · 02-10-2016, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 3tekcorps

and now I like white again...

Oh you.

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Originally Posted by twin fed

No one noticed the CARBON CERAMIC BRAKES that were fitted to this car!!

So this is the front lip........I like it.

EDIT: Never mind just saw the M2 Performance Parts FAQ, no front lip. Smh.

BMWPWR · 02-10-2016, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by twin fed

No one noticed the CARBON CERAMIC BRAKES that were fitted to this car!!

I did

I did read though it's only in "prototype" stage so you couldn't just buy a retro fit kit for your M2.

cc3 · 02-10-2016, 07:09 AM

That's much better BMW now up the power and reduce the weight and we will have a CSL.

ORIGIN M. · 02-10-2016, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by cc3

That's much better BMW now up the power and reduce the weight and we will have a CSL.

Add e-motor too because the CSL will be a plug-in.

Verbiage · 02-10-2016, 07:17 AM

Shit now I might have to buy a white one. LOL

F1zbo · 02-10-2016, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWPWR

I did

I did read though it's only in "prototype" stage so you couldn't just buy a retro fit kit for your M2.

Does anyone one know if/why one cannot simply swap to CCB on the M2 as the suspension and wheels are adopted from m3/m4?

Not that it would make financial sense(not to me at least) considering the cost.

Br

metrickid · 02-10-2016, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by F1zbo

Does anyone one know if/why one cannot simply swap to CCB on the M2 as the suspension and wheels are adopted from m3/m4?

Not that it would make financial sense(not to me at least) considering the cost.

Br

Yes, it is probably a direct fit but it is a lot of other things that need to be replaced too and coded.

F1zbo · 02-10-2016, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by metrickid

Yes, it is probably a direct fit but it is a lot of other things that need to be replaced too and coded.

Ah, never realised any coding would be needed but perhaps stability control is differently mapped to handle lower unsprung weight and higher stopping power?

Anyway, MPPK is what I want to know more about.
Power!!!

metrickid · 02-10-2016, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by F1zbo

Ah, never realised any coding would be needed but perhaps stability control is differently mapped to handle lower unsprung weight and higher stopping power?

Anyway, MPPK is what I want to know more about.
Power!!!

Yes, it's for the DSC, ABS etc you need to code as it different measurements for the discs etc and other variables.

W/// · 02-10-2016, 08:10 AM

That front lip needs to be offered as an accessory, that looks amazing. To me, the front lip and CF trunk spoiler would be the first thing I'd do to the M2. Not a giant fan of the winglets that looks like it has to be fitted with it, but it still shows how good a lip would look at the front.

Gold accents are OK, I don't think I would have picked it though.

Verbiage · 02-10-2016, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by W///

That front lip needs to be offered as an accessory, that looks amazing. To me, the front lip and CF trunk spoiler would be the first thing I'd do to the M2. Not a giant fan of the winglets that looks like it has to be fitted with it, but it still shows how good a lip would look at the front.

Gold accents are OK, I don't think I would have picked it though.

The one accessory that most folks would actually go for, is only custom made for the pace car LOL.

Inuyasha · 02-10-2016, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MR.

This looks absolutely stunning!

Gold wheels for LBB were on my wishlist and this only confirms it. Definitely going to do that

Other than that I am quite happy to have some decent photos of the M Performance parts. I need to have a decent talk with my wallet

MR

I agree. I think that'll be my winter set of rims - GOLD!

Looks awesome on the subies. I don't see why not on LBB too!

Verbiage · 02-10-2016, 08:47 AM

Well, the Subaru blues are quite a different hue than LBB. I personally like the blue/gold combo found on those cars, but LBB has a bit too much turquoise in it to really look nice. Even a blue like LeMans would pull off gold better than LBB. Hell, even Interlagos, which I have actually seen in person.

W/// · 02-10-2016, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Verbiage

The one accessory that most folks would actually go for, is only custom made for the pace car LOL.

I know right? There'll be plenty of aftermarket options, no doubt. That's BMW's loss I guess.

At the very least, I think they should have offered splitters.

Verbiage · 02-10-2016, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by W///

I know right? There'll be plenty of aftermarket options, no doubt. That's BMW's loss I guess.

At the very least, I think they should have offered splitters.

Yeah. The bumper looks to hang quite low (the fangs seem to hang lower than an F80, but maybe that's because the headlamps sit higher?) so a lip shouldn't have been too much to ask for. Maybe they thought it wasn't worth it? Lol.

And they do! They've been modified as "winglets" now.

fuddman · 02-10-2016, 09:42 AM

The M2 MotoGP Safety car is, IMO, a prelude to an M2 GTS. I say that because the same set of events seems to have preceded the M4 GTS. In other words, the car below happened and turned out to be a test bed for the current M4 GTS.

Smee.x.Again · 02-10-2016, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MR.

Oh and a massive rear wing and my name on the side window with a national flag image next to it

MR

MR, my hero, think Im going to copy everything you do!

As the owner of a scooby in the early 2000s, gold wheels, 555 blue. I cannot wait for my LLB M2, I will be seriously considering gold wheels, and if that rear wing was avail, with the gold accents, that a defo!!

I will also add an Akro Titanium exhaust. Black Kidney grills, CF diffuser, CF wing mirrors.

swifty · 02-10-2016, 10:07 AM

The main reason holding me back from considering an M2 was the lack of color options. After having a Fire Orange m3 I didn't want to settle for LBB for the sake of having an unique color. Desire a color that I'd fancy day in & out.

MG looked quite menacing in some pics but after seeing this Alpine White lowered and with few accessories I'm sold on it. White is plain but my first 3 series 18 years ago was AW and loved it. It seems to suit this car as well though with some modificaton.

///Matthew · 02-10-2016, 10:53 AM

I love the gold!!!

Jamie Vandenbalck · 02-10-2016, 10:56 AM

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...3&d=1455061834

In this photo the M2 has the M4 GTS spoiler.

And actually, this must be the coolest safety car we've ever seen. Love it!

raysspl · 02-10-2016, 12:51 PM

Looks great as a safety car! For a moment there, I thought the brakes were factory M3/M4 CCB retrofits

MR. · 02-10-2016, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Smee.x.Again

MR, my hero, think Im going to copy everything you do!

As the owner of a scooby in the early 2000s, gold wheels, 555 blue. I cannot wait for my LLB M2, I will be seriously considering gold wheels, and if that rear wing was avail, with the gold accents, that a defo!!

I will also add an Akro Titanium exhaust. Black Kidney grills, CF diffuser, CF wing mirrors.

LOL we should do a meeting and park it alongside each other acting as twins :P

MR

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W/// Lieutenant General 7484 Rep 12,305 Posts Drives: F82GTS, E36/E92M3, Z4M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (13)	That front lip needs to be offered as an accessory, that looks amazing. To me, the front lip and CF trunk spoiler would be the first thing I'd do to the M2. Not a giant fan of the winglets that looks like it has to be fitted with it, but it still shows how good a lip would look at the front. Gold accents are OK, I don't think I would have picked it though. __________________ Current: 16 F82 M4 GTS, Black Sapphire/Black, DCT 08 E92 M3, Sparkling Graphite/Bamboo Beige, 6MT 07 E85 Z4M Roadster, Alpine White/Red, 6MT 99 E36 M3, Techno Violet/Dove Grey, 6MT
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Verbiage Dismembered Member 3583 Rep 9,213 Posts Drives: F80 ZCP 6MT, R55 Clubman S 6MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: DMV iTrader: (6)	Well, the Subaru blues are quite a different hue than LBB. I personally like the blue/gold combo found on those cars, but LBB has a bit too much turquoise in it to really look nice. Even a blue like LeMans would pull off gold better than LBB. Hell, even Interlagos, which I have actually seen in person. __________________ My delivery experience and beach photoshoot here.
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swifty Colonel 314 Rep 2,448 Posts Drives: F80, Levante & Tesla 100D Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: canada iTrader: (7)	The main reason holding me back from considering an M2 was the lack of color options. After having a Fire Orange m3 I didn't want to settle for LBB for the sake of having an unique color. Desire a color that I'd fancy day in & out. MG looked quite menacing in some pics but after seeing this Alpine White lowered and with few accessories I'm sold on it. White is plain but my first 3 series 18 years ago was AW and loved it. It seems to suit this car as well though with some modificaton. __________________ __________________ Current Bimmer: '16 F80 M3, '20 F87 M2c Gone but never forgotten: '13 FO e92 M3, Swifts, volks/advan, Akra Evo, Kics R40 Past: Alpine white e46 323i, Jet Black e39 530, Saph Black e60 530, Space Grey N54 e92 335, Mineral White N55 e92 335
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