[cmgbk75]

Originally Posted by rons e92

You referring to the alcantara knee pads?

I have a set left over from the carbon interior package I installed in my M240. That car was iD7, but id like to install them in my M2 which is obvious iD8. Is there a part number on your knee pads? I hope these are interchangeable.

I can check for you in the AM. I believe they’re the same though.

[Newgenbimmer]

Waiting on a Cold Air Intake and Midpipes oh and the car. Stockpiling is addictive.

[rcouchh]

Originally Posted by AZG87

As much as I want the boat anchors off I rationalized I'd wait til I ran through the oem tires first (mental gymnastics?). Will have the reflector delete kit as well plus black M badge pre ppf (ppf and ceramic coating drop off same day as delivery) waiting and possibly spacers if can ever decide on sizing. Saving mid pipe for after 1200 mile service.

You can just swap the stock tires onto aftermarket wheels. Even though I’ll be running half an inch wider wheel in the rear they still will fit fine.

[cmgbk75]

Originally Posted by rons e92

You referring to the alcantara knee pads?

I have a set left over from the carbon interior package I installed in my M240. That car was iD7, but id like to install them in my M2 which is obvious iD8. Is there a part number on your knee pads? I hope these are interchangeable.

Part #: 51-95-5-A27-1B6

[cmgbk75]

Originally Posted by rons e92

You referring to the alcantara knee pads?

I have a set left over from the carbon interior package I installed in my M240. That car was iD7, but id like to install them in my M2 which is obvious iD8. Is there a part number on your knee pads? I hope these are interchangeable.

How easy is the install on these? Do I just need a pry tool?

[rons e92]

Originally Posted by cmgbk75

How easy is the install on these? Do I just need a pry tool?

Thanks for getting back to me. I haven't actually ever taken them out. I had cognac in my M240i and thought they'd look strange, so I never installed them.

I did take out all the other trip and it was easy, but I did use a couple of pry tools.

[cmgbk75]

Originally Posted by rons e92

Thanks for getting back to me. I haven't actually ever taken them out. I had cognac in my M240i and thought they'd look strange, so I never installed them.

I did take out all the other trip and it was easy, but I did use a couple of pry tools.

No problem. It’s the same part, yes? They look and feel nice, do wish they had a bit more cushion/padding though.

[M Division]

Today installed the Valvetronic Equal length midpipe

Install, review and soundclips coming soon for now here's a sneak peek

[GregW / Oregon]

I installed a BMW first aid kit in the trunk. This is an older model (box is still available) designed as an underseat mount. I installed it upside down, and it slides out of a bracket that is screwed to the floor board.

[rons e92]

Originally Posted by cmgbk75

No problem. It’s the same part, yes? They look and feel nice, do wish they had a bit more cushion/padding though.

I have to check the part number when I get home. I'll reply once I have a chance to look.

[Game]

Finally.

[rcouchh]

Originally Posted by M Division

Today installed the Valvetronic Equal length midpipe

Install, review and soundclips coming soon for now here's a sneak peek

Need to hear this asap!

Trying to figure out which one to order

[M-2'ned]

Originally Posted by rcouchh

You can just swap the stock tires onto aftermarket wheels. Even though I’ll be running half an inch wider wheel in the rear they still will fit fine.

Considered this. Went with new tires instead. I'm a Continental fan so it will be interesting to see if the Extremecontact Sport 02's can outperform the Michelins. I may have an extra set of Michelins for sale with 3000 mi on them.

[M-2'ned]

Originally Posted by M Division

Today installed the Valvetronic Equal length midpipe

Install, review and soundclips coming soon for now here's a sneak peek

Very nice looking, are they carb compliant? I live in Commifornia.

[M-2'ned]

Originally Posted by rons e92

I like the yellow DRLs. I just don't know if I can bring myself to do it.

I've seen G80s with DRLs that can change color on demand. That would be something I'd be more interested in. Does that kind of thing exist for the G87?

Same. I like the RGBW's... green for Christmas, red for 4th of July, purple for the Kings games...

[rcouchh]

Originally Posted by M-2'ned

Considered this. Went with new tires instead. I'm a Continental fan so it will be interesting to see if the Extremecontact Sport 02's can outperform the Michelins. I may have an extra set of Michelins for sale with 3000 mi on them.

Curious to hear your comparisons. Surprised you're giving up that win with the tire lottery!

[SW19]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Filled up

Someone with a G87 needs to start the M2 getting gas thread again in this forum.You need to actually show the fill up and don’t forget to select Shell V Power 93.


https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1259258

[KevM2]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Filled up

Wow that’s an expensive fill up!! You must be in BC with that sort of gas price 😬

[aerobod]

Originally Posted by M2siast

It was just a cheeky way to say I drove 15 KM when the range was 0 (—-) today. Took 51L to first click. Tank is 52L. Still had less than 1L in. I thought it’d die on the shoulder but I made it on fumes.

Couldn’t find Shell 93 in any of the Shell stations in Golden, Revelstoke and Salmon Arm last week, 91 only available, although $0.30 per litre more expensive at those stations than 93 is in Calgary.

[M Division]

Originally Posted by M-2'ned

Very nice looking, are they carb compliant? I live in Commifornia.

No idea, happily I don't live in Cali - thank goodness

[KevM2]

Originally Posted by M2siast

It was just a cheeky way to say I drove 15 KM when the range was 0 (—-) today. Took 51L to first click. Tank is 52L. Still had less than 1L in. I thought it’d die on the shoulder but I made it on fumes.

Mine just went under 90 range and I learned how annoying it is that the car keeps reminding me and asking if I want it to find a gas station on the map. And then abruptly cuts power when below a certain range too. As if the car has no trust in us drivers lol

[aerobod]

Originally Posted by M2siast

That region is the worst, since there’s a “transition” of gas stations and gas grades from the bigger cities to Alberta.
When in Alberta I normally prefer Husky’s 94 (or is it 93?) as it’s the one that made the most power in my tuned 135i. I assume the M2 won’t make more power since it’s stock.

I my mind and experience, for power:
1- Husky
2- Shell 93
3- Chevron 94

Chevron is the best for fuel consumption, as it’s 100% gasoline. I should stop being stubborn with the M since I don’t think it makes more power on the stock tune and start using Chevron again.

Since last Dec all fuel in Canada has at least 5% ethanol in it, based on mandate by province, due to the Clean Fuel regulations. I would think Chevron 94 is compliant. I know Shell gradually converted all their fuel last year to ethanol blends: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment...ons/about.html.

I found in Alberta last year when they started the conversion at Shell that they didn’t always put a sticker on the pump showing ethanol in the fuel. They may have given up doing that, now that it is mandated. On my Caterham I can tell the difference through logging my wideband Lambda readings when on 100% gasoline vs E10, due to my Lambda fuel ratio dropping from 0.86 to 0.88 at full throttle.