[JWG29Z4m40i]

No pictures today because she’s a filthy pig and because I’m exhausted. Flew from Boston to Baltimore this morning to pick her up from the port (shipped from Bremerhaven), and then spent 7.5 loving hours driving her back to home in Boston. So glad to have her back!

[M Division]

Probably the most seamless JB4 Ive ever run, smoother and more seem less then the JB4s Ive had in my B58, N55 and S55.

I ran a bunch of Logs through Map 1 and Map 2, all running really well, even the throttle closures are extremely minimal, probably not much different to stock.

The only suprise is how well the chassis copes with the extra power, it's putting the ponies to the ground much better then I expected, I thought I'd be breaking traction far more aggressively then the stock tune but not so!

And bugger me the car is RAPID!

The biggest downside is that damn burning smell coming from my warranty.. my car now smells like slow cooked brisket.

[Sethhboii]

Originally Posted by M Division

Probably the most seamless JB4 Ive ever run, smoother and more seem less then the JB4s Ive had in my B58, N55 and S55.

I ran a bunch of Logs through Map 1 and Map 2, all running really well, even the throttle closures are extremely minimal, probably not much different to stock.

The only suprise is how well the chassis copes with the extra power, it's putting the ponies to the ground much better then I expected, I thought I'd be breaking traction far more aggressively then the stock tune but not so!

And bugger me the car is RAPID!

The biggest downside is that damn burning smell coming from my warranty.. my car now smells like slow cooked brisket.

Thanks for the update! What map are you running?

[M Division]

Originally Posted by Sethhboii

Thanks for the update! What map are you running?

NP mate

Im running map 2, with pump gas and I have high flow catted down pipes.

[M2PDX]

Originally Posted by M Division

NP mate

Im running map 2, with pump gas and I have high flow catted down pipes.

Which brand? And tell us about the difference they make soundwise. I had a Fabspeed catted downpipe, and loved it, but it was pretty loud. Not quite sure if I want to do one with the G87, but the low end torque / power needs an upgrade for sure.

Can you post a before and after video clip?

[rons e92]

Originally Posted by M Division

NP mate

Im running map 2, with pump gas and I have high flow catted down pipes.

Post some 60-130 times! I'd be interested in comparing as I'm running catted DPs and a RaceChip GTS Black. Best time was 8.53 60-130.

[M Division]

Originally Posted by M2PDX

Which brand? And tell us about the difference they make soundwise. I had a Fabspeed catted downpipe, and loved it, but it was pretty loud. Not quite sure if I want to do one with the G87, but the low end torque / power needs an upgrade for sure.

Can you post a before and after video clip?

The brand is Mode, they're an Australian brand. 200cel down pipes.

I don't have a before sound clip but obviously it sounds like a standard M2.

Here are some "after" clips plus some with a Valvetronic Midpipe and modified exhaust valves


Stock exhaust+ downpipes + modded valves:

Valvetronic mid pipe + downpipes::

[KCuv]

sounds great!

I haven't received my car yet so im not sure and genuinely curious -
why would you want to remove the valve? can you just click the button, and it'll sound the same? then close it when desired?

[frostyrwd]

Originally Posted by M Division

The brand is Mode, they're an Australian brand. 200cel down pipes.

I don't have a before sound clip but obviously it sounds like a standard M2.

Here are some "after" clips plus some with a Valvetronic Midpipe and modified exhaust valves


Stock exhaust+ downpipes + modded valves:

Valvetronic mid pipe + downpipes::

Holy rasp 🤮

[M Division]

Originally Posted by KCuv

sounds great!

I haven't received my car yet so im not sure and genuinely curious -
why would you want to remove the valve? can you just click the button, and it'll sound the same? then close it when desired?

The valves don't 100% open from the factory in stock form.

This mod allows you to open them up 100% which sounds 10x better then the limited stock valve opening. Likely BMW designed and intended then to be 100% open but had to limit the opening from factory to appease the Euro sound regulators aka fun police..

[KCuv]

Originally Posted by M Division

The valves don't 100% open from the factory in stock form.

This mod allows you to open them up 100% which sounds 10x better then the limited stock valve opening. Likely BMW designed and intended then to be 100% open but had to limit the opening from factory to appease the Euro sound regulators aka fun police..

are you in Europe? I do believe they have something different and more restrictive with the exhaust there.

[M Division]

Originally Posted by KCuv

are you in Europe? I do believe they have something different and more restrictive with the exhaust there.

No Australia, which has the less restrictive exhaust option (no OPF).

[M Division]

Originally Posted by frostyrwd

Holy rasp 🤮

The rasp is from the ValaveTronic midpipe, it sounds worse on the camera then reality but the ValaveTronic sound isn't for everyone.

[Rx-7ames]

Originally Posted by KCuv

sounds great!

I haven't received my car yet so im not sure and genuinely curious -
why would you want to remove the valve? can you just click the button, and it'll sound the same? then close it when desired?

I have recently learned that in efficient mode, the valve doesn't open at all. The button only modifies the synthetic Exaust sound that comes through the speakers.

[Cmassey3]

Got to drive the G87 M2 at the performance center this week, it feels more like the next gen E92 M3 in terms of feel and proportions when driving. The change in steering feel with the electric rack was noticeable, but not that bad IMO. The m240ix was unpleasant in comparison.



Didn't get to drive the G80/2 M cars, but did get an instructor hot lap in one and they feel like a shrunk M5 but have a more grunt than the M2 as expected. I could see this car replacing my M3. I liked it a lot more in person than I thought I would, especially compared to the G80/82.

[rcouchh]

Originally Posted by M Division

The rasp is from the ValaveTronic midpipe, it sounds worse on the camera then reality but the ValaveTronic sound isn't for everyone.

My valvetronic mid has 0 rasp. It's definitely moreso from your downpipes.

[KCuv]

Originally Posted by Cmassey3

Got to drive the G87 M2 at the performance center this week, it feels more like the next gen E92 M3 in terms of feel and proportions when driving. The change in steering feel with the electric rack was noticeable, but not that bad IMO. The m240ix was unpleasant in comparison.



Didn't get to drive the G80/2 M cars, but did get an instructor hot lap in one and they feel like a shrunk M5 but have a more grunt than the M2 as expected. I could see this car replacing my M3. I liked it a lot more in person than I thought I would, especially compared to the G80/82.

was this the m drivers package trip??? overall thoughts? what'd you do there?

[Cmassey3]

Originally Posted by KCuv

was this the m drivers package trip??? overall thoughts? what'd you do there?

This was a freebee trip from BMW corporate through the local NC dealers down to the performance center. Since it wasn't a full M-School and they had to curtail to some non-track regulars, it was pretty tame from their perspective.

We did timed autocross in the m240iX, skid pad rat race in the m340i, off-road in the X5, lead-follow in the M2, and ride-alongs in the M3. I'm not going to complain since it was free including hotel and food, but I would've liked more time in the M2 overall.

If you go for a performance delivery or book a school session, it's more in-depth and the facility is top notch. Well worth a visit if you get a chance. Side note, I didn't like Zandvoort Blue in person as much as I thought I would, everyone from NC was calling it Carolina blue. The one I drove was Brooklyn Grey and it's fantastic in person.

[KevM2]

Break-in service finally!!!

[NoMoreVW]

How are BMW dealers in terms of warranty and mods? I don’t plan on anything crazy, but I do want to do exhaust. My VW experience was great in that regard; they looked the other ways on mods.

[KevM2]

Originally Posted by KevM2

Break-in service finally!!!

Great… my dealer just informed me they don’t have enough diff fluid in stock for my break in and it’s on back order lol… I’ll have to order it in online myself to get it done quickly

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by NoMoreVW

How are BMW dealers in terms of warranty and mods? I don’t plan on anything crazy, but I do want to do exhaust. My VW experience was great in that regard; they looked the other ways on mods.

Depends on the mods, what the car is in for and (sometimes) who you know. If soing anything that could void a potential pricey repair, you may want to consider an aftermarket warranty like Carbahn's.