[ZM240i]

How many M2 Performance Parts will fit? And will you get them?

[donm527]

I believe only the rear wing pieces since they share the same trunk lid. And second part of question... Heck no.

Originally Posted by ZM240i

How many M2 Performance Parts will fit? And will you get them?

[Nate48]

I'm curious about the wheels. Could get the look we all want with spacers... but without spacers.

[MPR]

The only performance parts I'd want is the CF roof and motor, which aren't realistically possible nor worth the money given the weight benefit/power difference, respectively. I am content with the ZTK brakes.

From a cosmetic parts perspective, none, as the M240 looks better IMHO.

[PNTDG42]

Originally Posted by MPR

The only performance parts I'd want is the CF roof and motor, which aren't realistically possible nor worth the money given the weight benefit/power difference, respectively. I am content with the ZTK brakes.

From a cosmetic parts perspective, none, as the M240 looks better IMHO.

Probably easier and cheaper to retrofit xdrive to a M2 than to retrofit a S58 to a m240i. Hopefully we see someone do it if BMW doesn’t

[MPR]

Originally Posted by PNTDG42

Probably easier and cheaper to retrofit xdrive to a M2 than to retrofit a S58 to a m240i. Hopefully we see someone do it if BMW doesn’t

Probably, but the cost to do that would be insane. The B58, even bone stock, is plenty for the average person.

Plus, the M2 is ugly and I want to stick with the G42.

[G42UPRA]

I'd like to see how the spoiler looks on the 240 or really any elevated spoiler... don't think I've seen a single G42 with any kind of wing.

[viperx100]

M2 looks like a Minecraft edition of the M240i…

[Rdurty2]

Hopefully none because they all look terrible

[cannockwolf]

The roof, and Ive done it on my E46 so its not too impossible but i reckon it would cost a fortune

[eddj]

Originally Posted by MPR

Probably, but the cost to do that would be insane. The B58, even bone stock, is plenty for the average person.

Plus, the M2 is ugly and I want to stick with the G42.

According to ynguldyn 's leaks on this forum, we will be able to order the new M240i with the carbon roof option (just like you are able now with the MY2023 M340i as well) starting with the August/2024 production. :

G42 2er coupe

In production until 07/29 with LCI in 04/25
08/24: Carbon roof as an option on M240i/M240ix.
Production only at SLP Mexico


https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=901686

As for the engine, just properly tune the stock b58 xdrive beast to somewhere 550 hp at the wheel and send it... bye bye g87

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by eddj

According to ynguldyn 's leaks on this forum, we will be able to order the new M240i with the carbon roof option (just like you are able now with the MY2023 M340i as well) starting with the August/2024 production. :

G42 2er coupe

In production until 07/29 with LCI in 04/25
08/24: Carbon roof as an option on M240i/M240ix.
Production only at SLP Mexico


https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=901686

As for the engine, just properly tune the stock b58 xdrive beast to somewhere 550 hp at the wheel and send it... bye bye g87

Accordingly, tune the S58 G87 (will take the same effort and process) with a few required mods for the tune (which you would need to do if tuning the B58) and its bye bye G42...

[MPR]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Accordingly, tune the S58 G87 (will take the same effort and process) with a few required mods for the tune (which you would need to do if tuning the B58) and its bye bye G42...

I think we're stating the obvious here. The objective with these few posts was to make a G42 equivalent to a stock G87 from a power perspective while retaining the better appearance of the G42. Of course if you apply the same mods to the G87, it will be faster.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by MPR

I think we're staying the obvious here. The objective with these few posts was to make a G42 equivalent to a stock G87 from a power perspective while retaining the better appearance of the G42. Of course if you apply the same mods to the G87, it will be faster.

Well, to get the B58 to the performance level of the S58, the ECU will need to go to femto in Finland and the addition of downpipe, exhaust and intake. Not a cheap undertaking and thatbis just the powertrain. Suspension would still be lacking a bit comparatively. Can it be done, yes, or course, but how many will do it.

I own a MY23 M240 and next in line at my dealership for the M2. The M240 is actually the wife's car and she doesn't want any mods (comibg from a S3, she is just fine with it stock). I will eventually have my M2 does as described above but first need to shed the cast rim anchors and replace with the Vossens I have picked out and wait for H&R to come out the lowering springs.

[MPR]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Well, to get the B58 to the performance level of the S58, the ECU will need to go to femto in Finland and the addition of downpipe, exhaust and intake. Not a cheap undertaking and thatbis just the powertrain. Suspension would still be lacking a bit comparatively. Can it be done, yes, or course, but how many will do it.

I own a MY23 M240 and next in line at my dealership for the M2. The M240 is actually the wife's car and she doesn't want any mods (comibg from a S3, she is just fine with it stock). I will eventually have my M2 does as described above but first need to shed the cast rim anchors and replace with the Vossens I have picked out and wait for H&R to come out the lowering springs.

Yeah I don't think anyone would ever seriously do it, it'd be easier to just replace the front and rear bumpers on a G87 if someone was desperate enough to do it. B58 is more than enough for what I do with the car

[donm527]

Originally Posted by MPR

Yeah I don't think anyone would ever seriously do it, it'd be easier to just replace the front and rear bumpers on a G87 if someone was desperate enough to do it. B58 is more than enough for what I do with the car

I'm looking forward to seeing the test drive/reviews come out to see some real numbers to see where the M240i sits behind the M2 and where the M2 sits besides an M3/M3C.

In a straight line, I don't think the M2 is going to walk away from the M240i with xDrive. But we'll see. I can't wait for the comparison videos though and looking forward to when we get some hard numbers on the M2.

I'm actually more interested how it fare against the likes of an RS3 that is only rated at around 400hp but reported to do 0-60 in 3.3-3.4 and C/D has the RS3 lapping the M240i 5 seconds faster. Can the M2 beat the RS3 in a straight line and around the track? I'm not really sure with all that weight it's carrying.

I'm pretty happy with the performance number of the 240i as reported. I don't plan to track it so I am not interested in mods to narrow the gap for track times nor would it make a difference because probably utilize the capabilities of the car in stock form anyways. I wouldn't mind a little more hp to be able to put the power down to get a consistent 3.3-3.5 0-60 like the RS3. But I don't want to upset the balance too much as it will be my daily driver and not an occasional weekend car like my Z06 was so 23/30mpg matters to me.

Everyone has different needs for their cars

[G42UPRA]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Can it be done, yes, or course, but how many will do it.

I don't see why people wouldn't push the B58 in thr M240i. Plenty of people have already proven its capabilities in the Supra.

[OriginalFake]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Well, to get the B58 to the performance level of the S58, the ECU will need to go to femto in Finland and the addition of downpipe, exhaust and intake. Not a cheap undertaking and thatbis just the powertrain. Suspension would still be lacking a bit comparatively. Can it be done, yes, or course, but how many will do it.

That's not true. With a downpipe and something like a JB4, you can pretty much equal the output of the S58. I'm not saying that all else will be equal but if we're talking pure numbers, you don't need an ECU unlock.

[Ghostrider.1127]

Originally Posted by eddj

According to ynguldyn 's leaks on this forum, we will be able to order the new M240i with the carbon roof option (just like you are able now with the MY2023 M340i as well) starting with the August/2024 production. :

G42 2er coupe

In production until 07/29 with LCI in 04/25
08/24: Carbon roof as an option on M240i/M240ix.
Production only at SLP Mexico


https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=901686

As for the engine, just properly tune the stock b58 xdrive beast to somewhere 550 hp at the wheel and send it... bye bye g87

Higly doubt about a G42 with CR , for get a reliable tune to 550 on a B58 you have to lot of work , till 450/470 is no problem.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by OriginalFake

That's not true. With a downpipe and something like a JB4, you can pretty much equal the output of the S58. I'm not saying that all else will be equal but if we're talking pure numbers, you don't need an ECU unlock.

Good luck with a piggycrap.