My owner's impressions after 1200 miles in G87 M2

m2ss · 05-22-2023, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by F87Tomei

The new G87 doesn’t come with M2 side badges?

OMG!!!!

JustinHEMI · 05-22-2023, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by daddyrockstar23

Great review. Thanks is.

I’ve always wanted a horse show Z4M. Any thoughts on a used one?

And fwiw I’m not really a manual guy tbh

Uses ones range all over the spectrum in price depending on miles and rag top vs coupe. Regardless of anything else, VANOS and Rod Bearings are considered essential preventative maintenance for the S54 so factor that into the decision.

Squidget · 05-22-2023, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by m2ss

OMG!!!!

Now, now, not everyone has been obsessing about the G87 for months/years, like some of us. We need to be nice to the people who are just starting to pay attention.

F87Tomei · 05-22-2023, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by m2ss

OMG!!!!

That’s what I said lol

JustinHEMI · 05-22-2023, 05:31 PM

Found the clip of playing with the sport bike. Just a dash cam vid, nothing special lol.

m2ss · 05-22-2023, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Squidget

Now, now, not everyone has been obsessing about the G87 for months/years, like some of us. We need to be nice to the people who are just starting to pay attention.

Funny thing is I don't even care for the side badges on the F87, would be cleaner without them IMHO...

awg87 · 05-22-2023, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

Found the clip of playing with the sport bike. Just a dash cam vid, nothing special lol.

the car sounds so good on the inside in this video

JustinHEMI · 05-22-2023, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by awg20

the car sounds so good on the inside in this video

Keep in mind some of it is fake.

Slick1984 · 05-22-2023, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

Keep in mind some of it is fake.

is it obviously fake? how do you tell? i couldn’t at least.

JustinHEMI · 05-22-2023, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick1984

is it obviously fake? how do you tell? i couldn’t at least.

Good question, I'm not sure, I haven't played with coding it off and such yet.

ghaffari46 · 05-22-2023, 07:30 PM

Thanks man! Apparently I have to work on my “ mine craft” skills! Hopefully i get the car in the next couple of weeks.

Sherlock997 · 05-22-2023, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick1984

is it obviously fake? how do you tell? i couldn’t at least.

Haven't driven an M2 but on the G80 M3 with the windows down it is somewhat apparent the engine noise is coming from inside the cabin. Most noticeable if the radio is off. It can probably be turned off in ISTA, a fun tidbit on the F chassis you could change the pumped-in engine noise to any current BMW model, S63 noises on an M240 made for a good laugh.

Covfefe · 05-23-2023, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Squidget

Lacking any other info, I assume we'll get an LCI in 3-4-5 years. So, MY26-MY28.

According to ynguldyn , G87 LCI will start production in April 2025 (probably as MY26)

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1800044

chrisdavelaw · 05-23-2023, 06:29 AM

Did you complete the break in service yet? If so did you notice a difference after?

JustinHEMI · 05-23-2023, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisdavelaw

Did you complete the break in service yet? If so did you notice a difference after?

Scheduled for Friday. The only difference I expect is that I'll ride closer to red line vice holding back at 6K. In the video above, you can hear me modulating and shifting with the goal of respecting the break in procedure as much as possible while still having fun. The car still has more to give above 6K, so that's the only difference I expect.

chrisdavelaw · 05-23-2023, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

Scheduled for Friday. The only difference I expect is that I'll ride closer to red line vice holding back at 6K. In the video above, you can hear me modulating and shifting with the goal of respecting the break in procedure as much as possible while still having fun. The car still has more to give above 6K, so that's the only difference I expect.

Ok. The reason I ask is I am curious if your car will be louder and seem more unleashed after.
That's what I thought. I am more on the side of the break in is just fluid changes but with this car it seemed to wake it up more than other m cars I have had. Yes it does have more to give. Did you win the tire lottery and get michelins?

JustinHEMI · 05-23-2023, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisdavelaw

Ok. The reason I ask is I am curious if your car will be louder and seem more unleashed after.
That's what I thought. I am more on the side of the break in is just fluid changes but with this car it seemed to wake it up more than other m cars I have had. Yes it does have more to give. Did you win the tire lottery and get michelins?

I do think it's just a fluid change. I'll report if my butt Dyno thinks it's more.

No I got Pzeros unfortunately.

M2siast · 05-24-2023, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

I do think it's just a fluid change. I'll report if my butt Dyno thinks it's more.

No I got Pzeros unfortunately.

The PZeros are really good.
I am driving both and they are comparable.

I think the main benefit of the Michelins is treadwear, they should last longer.

I have a good track record with PZeros. They were better on track for me too, when I had an E90. No change in lap time, but the Michelins chunked out losing rubber in pieces as if it had been chiseled. Took me some effort to get money back from Michelin (Runflat PZeros vs Michelin PSS).

The whole tire lottery is a bit overhyped.

ResIpsaLoquitur · 05-24-2023, 12:59 AM

Great write up. Congratulations on finally getting your car after seeing you on here for so long. Continue to enjoy it in good health!

JustinHEMI · 05-24-2023, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by M2siast

The PZeros are really good.
I am driving both and they are comparable.

I think the main benefit of the Michelins is treadwear, they should last longer.

I have a good track record with PZeros. They were better on track for me too, when I had an E90. No change in lap time, but the Michelins chunked out losing rubber in pieces as if it had been chiseled. Took me some effort to get money back from Michelin (Runflat PZeros vs Michelin PSS).

The whole tire lottery is a bit overhyped.

Especially since they're BMW star spec. There's a video out there comparing bmw star ps4s against regular ps4s and I have to assume BMW similarity specced the star pzeros. There's probably less difference between the star marked Michelin and pirellis than there is the non star.

chrisdavelaw · 05-24-2023, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by M2siast

The PZeros are really good.
I am driving both and they are comparable.

I think the main benefit of the Michelins is treadwear, they should last longer.

I have a good track record with PZeros. They were better on track for me too, when I had an E90. No change in lap time, but the Michelins chunked out losing rubber in pieces as if it had been chiseled. Took me some effort to get money back from Michelin (Runflat PZeros vs Michelin PSS).

The whole tire lottery is a bit overhyped.

I agree the p zeros are good. The treadwear just seems significantly faster having tried both.

imkevg · 05-24-2023, 06:53 PM

Nice write up.

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