Modified M2 G87 is Finally Ready for the Road

X5M2 NC · 05-06-2023, 09:19 PM

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As soon as we found out we were lucky enough to get the HEA we went to work planning this project. When it came to planning this thing I was fortunate to have a friend in Felix Balines who took his M expertise and went out on his own last year partnering with Gregg’s Classics and Performance in Durham, NC where he works on just about any make and model on the road. One thing is for sure, Felix is an M genius. Anyway, this project was his brainchild, I told him just to do his thing. Today at Cars and Coffee in Morrisville we had the unveiling. I hadn’t even seen it until today, let alone driven it. Needless to say, we ended up with an epic one of a kind result. I realize this car doesn’t fit everyone’s taste, but love or hate the G87, you’ll have to look pretty hard to find a build like this in the near term. Hope you enjoy.

Eventuri Limited Intakes (1 of 30 limited)
CSF Heat Exchanger
CSF Intake Manifold (custom painted CS gold)
IND Custom ZB and Gold Engine Cover
Carbahn Stage 1 Tune
Project Gamma Downpipes
Future Classics Short Shifter
MMR Adjustable Coilovers
Eisenmann Race Exhaust (thanks IND)
Vorsteiner V-FF103 (20s front and rear)
Matte PPF (Llumar spent three days scanning the car and the installer said it was the hardest car he’s ever done)
BMW Performance Steering Wheel

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AlpineBoost · 05-06-2023, 10:15 PM

Nice ride. Storm Motorwerks V2 shift knob?

X5M2 NC · 05-06-2023, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineBoost

Nice ride. Storm Motorwerks V2 shift knob?

Yes sir. Love the heft. Throws are super short definitely more firm than stock.

zero21 · 05-06-2023, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by X5M2 NC

As soon as we found out we were lucky enough to get the HEA we went to work planning this project. When it came to planning this thing I was fortunate to have a friend in Felix Balines who took his M expertise and went out on his own last year partnering with Gregg’s Classics and Performance in Durham, NC where he works on just about any make and model on the road. One thing is for sure, Felix is an M genius. Anyway, this project was his brainchild, I told him just to do his thing. Today at Cars and Coffee in Morrisville we had the unveiling. I hadn’t even seen it until today, let alone driven it. Needless to say, we ended up with an epic one of a kind result. I realize this car doesn’t fit everyone’s taste, but love or hate the G87, you’ll have to look pretty hard to find a build like this in the near term. Hope you enjoy.

Eventuri Limited Intakes (1 of 30 limited)
CSF Heat Exchanger
CSF Intake Manifold (custom painted CS gold)
IND Custom ZB and Gold Engine Cover
Carbahn Stage 1 Tune
Project Gamma Downpipes
Future Classics Short Shifter
MMR Adjustable Coilovers
Eisenmann Race Exhaust (thanks IND)
Vorsteiner V-FF103 (20s front and rear)
Matte PPF (Llumar spent three days scanning the car and the installer said it was the hardest car he’s ever done)
BMW Performance Steering Wheel

Very nice!
How did you get the M Performance Steering wheel with a 6spd? The only one anyone is selling is for auto.

AlpineBoost · 05-06-2023, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by X5M2 NC

Yes sir. Love the heft. Throws are super short definitely more firm than stock.

Yeah, same here on the heft. I have their titanium V1 and assumed it would fit the G87 no problem but it's nice to see confirmation.

jay1k2 · 05-06-2023, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zero21

Very nice!
How did you get the M Performance Steering wheel with a 6spd? The only one anyone is selling is for auto.

It’s the same wheel for auto and manual

zero21 · 05-06-2023, 10:43 PM

[QUOTE=jay1k2;30107123]

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Originally Posted by zero21

Very nice!
How did you get the M Performance Steering wheel with a 6spd? The only one anyone is selling is for auto.

It’s the same wheel for auto and manual

No it's not.

X5M2 NC · 05-06-2023, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zero21

Very nice!
How did you get the M Performance Steering wheel with a 6spd? The only one anyone is selling is for auto.

Thanks. Certainly pleased the way it turned out.

As for the steering wheel, it's the same one used in the G80 manual.

jay1k2 · 05-06-2023, 11:19 PM

[QUOTE=zero21;30107141]

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No it's not.

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donm527 · 05-06-2023, 11:34 PM

I actually saw someone post about it earlier today on Reddit...

https://www.reddit.com/r/BMW/comment...c_morrisville/

mikeyymonster · 05-07-2023, 01:28 AM

How about some rear shots??

ourlee · 05-07-2023, 10:00 AM

Let’s have some wheel specs please. Your car is super cool. And post a pic from cnc amongst the other cars.

zero21 · 05-07-2023, 11:18 AM

Can you repost the original pictures in a hue that doesn't make ZB look turquoise?

X5M2 NC · 05-07-2023, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ourlee

Let’s have some wheel specs please. Your car is super cool. And post a pic from cnc amongst the other cars.

Fronts 20x10 ET is 11 and rears are 20x11 ET is 21-22. Tires are 285/30/20 and 295/30/20.

ourlee · 05-07-2023, 01:16 PM

TY! You nailed it

X5M2 NC · 05-07-2023, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ourlee

TY! You nailed it

Much appreciated.

ourlee · 05-07-2023, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X5M2 NC

Much appreciated.

Wheel choice, color and specs can’t be fvcked up or $$$$

Game · 05-07-2023, 10:01 PM

Car looks great!

X5M2 NC · 05-07-2023, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

Car looks great!

Thank you. I really appreciate it.

Game · 05-08-2023, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X5M2 NC

Thank you. I really appreciate it.

NP. Question, are the MMR coilovers a full kit or just HAS?

X5M2 NC · 05-08-2023, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Game

NP. Question, are the MMR coilovers a full kit or just HAS?

Just a HAS.

Game · 05-08-2023, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by X5M2 NC

Just a HAS.

I assume they're just RWD G80 spec?

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X5M2 NC Enlisted Member 132 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2022 X5M 2023 M2 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Modified M2 G87 is Finally Ready for the Road Featured on BIMMERPOST.com As soon as we found out we were lucky enough to get the HEA we went to work planning this project. When it came to planning this thing I was fortunate to have a friend in Felix Balines who took his M expertise and went out on his own last year partnering with Gregg’s Classics and Performance in Durham, NC where he works on just about any make and model on the road. One thing is for sure, Felix is an M genius. Anyway, this project was his brainchild, I told him just to do his thing. Today at Cars and Coffee in Morrisville we had the unveiling. I hadn’t even seen it until today, let alone driven it. Needless to say, we ended up with an epic one of a kind result. I realize this car doesn’t fit everyone’s taste, but love or hate the G87, you’ll have to look pretty hard to find a build like this in the near term. Hope you enjoy. Eventuri Limited Intakes (1 of 30 limited) CSF Heat Exchanger CSF Intake Manifold (custom painted CS gold) IND Custom ZB and Gold Engine Cover Carbahn Stage 1 Tune Project Gamma Downpipes Future Classics Short Shifter MMR Adjustable Coilovers Eisenmann Race Exhaust (thanks IND) Vorsteiner V-FF103 (20s front and rear) Matte PPF (Llumar spent three days scanning the car and the installer said it was the hardest car he’s ever done) BMW Performance Steering Wheel
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