What did you do to your M2 today? (G87 Edition)

Mr.McNutty · 11-18-2023, 09:53 PM

Took her out on the maiden voyage into the mountains today after picking up from PPF last night. After being accustomed to my old 135i with it’s old suspension, the way this thing hugs the road is unbelievable. Roads were wet and it started to slip once or twice, but it was very easy to stay in control. Can’t wait to rack up miles on the twisties with this thing. Truly a pleasure to drive.

200 miles down, 1,000 to go until break in service.

AZG87 · 11-18-2023, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.McNutty

Took her out on the maiden voyage into the mountains today after picking up from PPF last night. After being accustomed to my old 135i with it’s old suspension, the way this thing hugs the road is unbelievable. Roads were wet and it started to slip once or twice, but it was very easy to stay in control. Can’t wait to rack up miles on the twisties with this thing. Truly a pleasure to drive.

200 miles down, 1,000 to go until break in service.

And so it begins !

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 11-19-2023, 01:56 AM

@Mr.McNutty What road did you choose... ?

apez · 11-19-2023, 07:48 AM

No pictures, but yesterday also did my first real drive...

Got stuck behind a tractor spewing manure from it's tires. My wheel liners stink now.

Otherwise great drive followed by it's first hand wash with ONR and a spray wax.

M_Power Rob · 11-19-2023, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by apez

No pictures, but yesterday also did my first real drive...

Got stuck behind a tractor spewing manure from it's tires. My wheel liners stink now.

Otherwise great drive followed by it's first hand wash with ONR and a spray wax.

If your car is ceramic coated, you dont want to wax it.

752002 · 11-19-2023, 09:59 AM

Had the 10,000 service completed at my local dealership.

"Damn good feeling to run these roads."

apez · 11-19-2023, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

If your car is ceramic coated, you dont want to wax it.

It isn't, also I used griots 3 in 1 ceramic wax. I may PPF it come spring, so this is a temporary measure. (I know I know I should PPF now, but need some time to rebuild fun money after car purchase. Won't get toma of use over winter anyway)

Mr.McNutty · 11-19-2023, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

@Mr.McNutty What road did you choose... ?

This was off Highway 9 in the Santa Cruz mountains!

AdnanH35 · 11-19-2023, 10:47 AM

Protecting the M2 door in my garage. Over the years no matter how hard I try, I would bang my car doors against my concrete wall garage. Well not anymore 😂😂😂

Drhoyle · 11-19-2023, 01:53 PM

Fitted MHC carbon front air ducts

sacowich · 11-19-2023, 02:14 PM

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Fitted MHC carbon front air ducts

I want to, but so don’t feel like taking the bumper off. Did you do it yourself?

Drhoyle · 11-19-2023, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sacowich

I want to, but so don’t feel like taking the bumper off. Did you do it yourself?

Yes I did. Watched a YouTube video first 😂 was quite fiddly but managed it. Took about 2 hours and quite a lot of swearing!

FrankWhite! · 11-19-2023, 07:39 PM

IMO ~3k for that CSL Brace is ridiculous…someone else posted they paid <900 for it.

yuzu · 11-19-2023, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankWhite!

IMO ~3k for that CSL Brace is ridiculous…someone else posted they paid <900 for it.

Can get it from Europe for under $2k and even that is just stupid

Geighty7 · 11-20-2023, 01:04 AM

Decided to go with Llumar Formula One Stratos ceramic series tint while at PPF (they offered me 25% discount.)

Decided on 35% all 3 windows and 70% windshield!

I’m usually a fan of darker, however I don’t want to compromise my night time driving vision.

apez · 11-20-2023, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Geighty7

Decided to go with Llumar Formula One Stratos ceramic series tint while at PPF (they offered me 25% discount.)

Decided on 35% all 3 windows and 70% windshield!

I’m usually a fan of darker, however I don’t want to compromise my night time driving vision.

Would love to see a few photos in different light levels. Have an appointment Wednesday and I am not sure if I will do 30 or 35. 30 looked great on my G42 but with an open sunroof it appeared lighter.

sacowich · 11-20-2023, 08:01 PM

Dahler piggyback tuner installed today.

It’s not hard but was feeling lazy and one of the sensors is in tough deep spot.
Shout out to TSD Motorsports in south jersey for quick install. Highly recommend this shop for anyone near or far. Great installer for BMW and Supra. They have a close relationship with Kies and can source products directly.

M2-Bob · 11-20-2023, 08:59 PM

Hows the tune feel?

sacowich · 11-20-2023, 09:13 PM

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Hows the tune feel?

Didn’t push a ton yet, but it’s definitely noticeable. Torque and power definitely increased, and comes on sooner in the rpm which is what I was hoping for. Much more eager to brake traction, including in 3rd gear. Does remain quite smooth in delivery early and quite violent up high.
I have an intake, and turbo got even louder with the tuner. This includes much more evident blow-off sounds not previously apparent.
I think it will be quite awesome, and as with any tune, will not likely want to go back. Car being manual, I don’t think I’m gonna push for any higher numbers past this, maybe a downpipe. Intake and midpipe done so far.

Maybe I’ll find a local dyno to check +\- tuner. I’ve never dynoed before but would be cool for posterity.

2024M3CS · 11-20-2023, 09:18 PM

Added M-Performance carbon spoiler.

Getting the glue off the OEM one was a bear!

apez · 11-20-2023, 09:45 PM

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Added M-Performance carbon spoiler.

Getting the glue off the OEM one was a bear!

Looks great. Hope your thumbs are okay.

k-m2-j442 · 11-20-2023, 09:52 PM

I don’t even have mine here yet and I booked a full ppf appt and ordered some autotecknic cf parts to put on day one so they can get ppf’d too

11-18-2023, 09:53 PM	#1321
Mr.McNutty Second Lieutenant 461 Rep 251 Posts Drives: E82 135i, G87 M2 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M2 [10.00] 2008 BMW 135i [10.00]	Took her out on the maiden voyage into the mountains today after picking up from PPF last night. After being accustomed to my old 135i with it’s old suspension, the way this thing hugs the road is unbelievable. Roads were wet and it started to slip once or twice, but it was very easy to stay in control. Can’t wait to rack up miles on the twisties with this thing. Truly a pleasure to drive. 200 miles down, 1,000 to go until break in service. Attached Images __________________ 2024 M2.....\| BSM \| 6MT \| Buckets \| MP HAS \| AA Midpipe 2008 135i...\| BSM \| 6MT \| M-Sport \| Stock AF Old username: OnesAndEyes
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11-19-2023, 01:56 AM	#1323
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11-19-2023, 07:48 AM	#1324
apez Lieutenant 841 Rep 530 Posts Drives: BMW G87 M2, F25 X3 Join Date: May 2022 Location: VERMONT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M2 [8.10] 2015 BMW X3 [7.25]	No pictures, but yesterday also did my first real drive... Got stuck behind a tractor spewing manure from it's tires. My wheel liners stink now. Otherwise great drive followed by it's first hand wash with ONR and a spray wax.
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11-19-2023, 09:59 AM	#1326
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11-19-2023, 10:47 AM	#1329
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11-19-2023, 07:39 PM	#1333
FrankWhite! Second Lieutenant 145 Rep 211 Posts Drives: BWM G87 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: SouthEast US iTrader: (0)	IMO ~3k for that CSL Brace is ridiculous…someone else posted they paid <900 for it.
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11-20-2023, 01:04 AM	#1335
Geighty7 Major 2780 Rep 1,267 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW M2 Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Decided to go with Llumar Formula One Stratos ceramic series tint while at PPF (they offered me 25% discount.) Decided on 35% all 3 windows and 70% windshield! I’m usually a fan of darker, however I don’t want to compromise my night time driving vision.
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11-20-2023, 08:01 PM	#1337
sacowich First Lieutenant 1095 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 6sp Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Dahler piggyback tuner installed today. It’s not hard but was feeling lazy and one of the sensors is in tough deep spot. Shout out to TSD Motorsports in south jersey for quick install. Highly recommend this shop for anyone near or far. Great installer for BMW and Supra. They have a close relationship with Kies and can source products directly. Attached Images
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11-20-2023, 09:52 PM	#1342
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