[bavarianboar]

This car had so much potential, was DOA in the exterior design department. The side mirrors are handsomely done when you just see that you think it’s some awesome rest of the car but alas, far from it.

It has always looked like to me as an old Dodge challenger vibes from the side profile.

Good experiment with low grades in the design test.

[ScottyK329]

Just curious, Is anyone having to deal with mark ups on their HEA car purchases? Also A dealer near me will have its HEA also in ZB very soon. I'm curious if seeing the blue in person will sway me to like that color enough to jump on an HEA blue now or wait for my TR pre-ordered vehicle.

Also has anyone heard when allocations for pre-ordered cars will kick in? 4/8?

[JustinHEMI]

Originally Posted by ScottyK329

Just curious, Is anyone having to deal with mark ups on their HEA car purchases? Also A dealer near me will have its HEA also in ZB very soon. I'm curious if seeing the blue in person will sway me to like that color enough to jump on an HEA blue now or wait for my TR pre-ordered vehicle.

Also has anyone heard when allocations for pre-ordered cars will kick in? 4/8?

No mark up on my HEA.

Allocations have already been released in blocks. First chunk already in production.

[ScottyK329]

Thank you. Was curious. I'm 3rd on my list but haven't been notified of an allocation yet. No mark up if I go HEA. However some dealers are going as high as 35k over sticker for their HEAs.. Crazy.

[antzcrashing]

Instant love

[antzcrashing]

Originally Posted by Tag

I didn't realize the CF roof doesn't also have CF on the antenna cap.

So many questions, is the stock antenna cap car colored, or flat black, or matt black?

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by ScottyK329

Thank you. Was curious. I'm 3rd on my list but haven't been notified of an allocation yet. No mark up if I go HEA. However some dealers are going as high as 35k over sticker for their HEAs.. Crazy.

They’re called stealerships for a reason

[Albator_IIII]

Originally Posted by antzcrashing

So many questions, is the stock antenna cap car colored, or flat black, or matt black?

I believe with steel roof it is body colored and Gloss Back with carbon roof. Same for roof rail cover trim.

[Msparta]

I saw somewhere that this m2 would have the center quad exhaust configuration… anyone know anything on this?

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by Msparta

I saw somewhere that this m2 would have the center quad exhaust configuration… anyone know anything on this?

M Performance Exhaust.

[cmgbk75]

Originally Posted by Msparta

I saw somewhere that this m2 would have the center quad exhaust configuration… anyone know anything on this?

Only if you spec the MP Exhaust at the Port or do it later.

[Msparta]

Originally Posted by cmgbk75

Only if you spec the MP Exhaust at the Port or do it later.

Is there a link to this MP exhaust option?

Thanks in advanced!

[cmgbk75]

Originally Posted by Msparta

Is there a link to this MP exhaust option?

Thanks in advanced!

Search the Forum for MP Catalog.

[cmgbk75]

I’ll save you the trouble, feeling generous.

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=29842218

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Msparta

Is there a link to this MP exhaust option?

Thanks in advanced!

You are overpaying for that exhaust. Have a little patience and you will be able to get a better exhaust, and for the extra you can even shed weight with a titanium version. If you are willing to pay, Akrapovic will have the goods available before you know it.

[JustinHEMI]

Valvetronic Designs is working to be quick to market with exhaust options based on their G80/82 lines.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

Valvetronic Designs is working to be quick to market with exhaust options based on their G80/82 lines.

Akrapovoc has a better selection and was quick to come out with all formats for the G42 M240. I expect it wont be long before they have for the G87 M2. Is it expensive, yes, but quality may be second to none.

[zero21]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Akrapovoc has a better selection and was quick to come out with all formats for the G42 M240. I expect it wont be long before they have for the G87 M2. Is it expensive, yes, but quality may be second to none.

There are a lot better things to spend 10k or more on than an exhaust. The value proposition is highly questionable IMO. You've made your car "aftermarket" and lost resale value, and you've spent more money than necessary and even several thousand over the M Performance unit which is already overpriced.

I just don't see it.

[reward72]

I actually like the brutalist look, the square vents and the overall shape. I can even live with the taillight being that far apart as it makes the car look even wider. I don't like the weight but I admit BMW is good at hiding it. I'm also willing to accept that screens galore is the new reality.

But I just can't warm up to those headlights... whyyyy?!

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by zero21

There are a lot better things to spend 10k or more on than an exhaust. The value proposition is highly questionable IMO. You've made your car "aftermarket" and lost resale value, and you've spent more money than necessary and even several thousand over the M Performance unit which is already overpriced.

I just don't see it.

Not sure where you get $10k from but yes, more expensive than most. If you are buying your car for resale value as a priority, why are you buying it at all. If you want best/increased performance and shed weight, you arent getting it from a $1500 system (which will effect resale). Oddly enough, weren't you thinking of things to do to shed weight? How would that effect resale?

If you are buying the car for fun and performance, then do whatever mods you want. If you are buying it to drive for a couple years and then trade it in, do absolutely nothing to it and enjoy ut just as well.

[zero21]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Not sure where you get $10k from but yes, more expensive than most. If you are buying your car for resale value as a priority, why are you buying it at all. If you want best/increased performance and shed weight, you arent getting it from a $1500 system (which will effect resale). Oddly enough, weren't you thinking of things to do to shed weight? How would that effect resale?

If you are buying the car for fun and performance, then do whatever mods you want. If you are buying it to drive for a couple years and then trade it in, do absolutely nothing to it and enjoy ut just as well.

That's kind of my point - why spend double or more, when you can achieve the same results with a still quality piece of equipment, and which naturally gets destroyed on the underbody? I don't see the pay off to spending a fortune on that part.

I'm not saying no one should, it's just talking about buying all this super expensive stuff on a value car you may as well buy a Porsche.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by zero21

That's kind of my point - why spend double or more, when you can achieve the same results with a still quality piece of equipment, and which naturally gets destroyed on the underbody? I don't see the pay off to spending a fortune on that part.

I'm not saying no one should, it's just talking about buying all this super expensive stuff on a value car you may as well buy a Porsche.

I hear you but not all parts are made the same. Exhaust, for me, is way more than just sound (likewise with tuning...I dont get a tune for thr machine gun or rice krispies effect, I getbit for performance). When all said and done, with rims, exhaust, downpipe and tune (and possibly a heat exchanger depending on what comes with the car), I will still be far under the cost of a Porsche. Will it be like a Porsche, no, but I am not trying to make it one either. If someone comes out with a quality titanium exhaust that has similar performance as Akrapovic, I will go with the better deal.