Kpro's F87 M2 Journey [Archive] - Page 3 - BMW E46 330 ZHP For Sale Forum

Sockethead

12-09-2018, 02:58 PM

Kristen has driven the car for a few days now with the rev match turned off and she loves it so it looks like we'll be keeping the car now. :)

Next on the list, bypassing the ADS but that will have to wait until Christmas because I'm doing that for her as one of her presents.

BP, thanks again for finding that for me!!!

az3579

12-09-2018, 07:35 PM

BP, thanks again for finding that for me!!!

I'm just glad you didn't get rid of a great car because of something stupid that can be fixed by coding! I was shocked when I saw that being mentioned.

Sockethead

12-10-2018, 05:04 AM

Yea I was pretty bummed when she said she hated the car after selling a great car, all the excitement of the M2 coming over from Germany and the performance center delivery.
The honeymoon was definitely over at point lol.
I think she’ll really love the car once we add the bigger turbo and other parts

san

12-10-2018, 05:11 AM

Sockethead

12-10-2018, 05:38 AM

Sorry ASD... "Active Sound Design" It's the sound they add to the speaker system to "enhance the driver experience"

san

12-10-2018, 05:51 AM

Sorry ASD... "Active Sound Design" It's the sound they add to the speaker system to "enhance the driver experience"

:thumbsup

When I drove the f8x during m track days, I kept the window down because I wanted to hear the exhaust, but all I could hear was wind noise. So I closed the windows and then I could hear the engine/exhaust quite well. For a few seconds I couldn’t figure out how I was able to get more engine/exhaust noise with the windows up but then it hit me...

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Vas

12-10-2018, 06:34 AM

Is it possible to code that out? If it is that would be awesome

Sockethead

12-10-2018, 06:41 AM

yes, it can be coded out or hard wired out with a bypass harness. Some people have had unexpected results after coding out and I don't see any reason the ever active it again so I got the bypass harness...

johnrando

12-12-2018, 10:00 PM

Glad you both like the coded difference

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Sockethead

12-13-2018, 05:02 AM

Glad you both like the coded difference

Thanks John, can’t wait to eliminate ASD but that harness will be Kristen’s stocking stuffer lol

Sockethead

12-26-2018, 09:45 AM

Got Kristen a few things for the car for Christmas. I really wanted to get the rear spoiler for her (and me!) but it’s pretty expensive and wanted to her to have more than 1 gift to open.
Got her the ASD bypass harness and a black chrome M2 emblem for the trunk.
The Emblem came from IND. I’ve mentioned before that the stuff from them is pretty damn expensive but it’s all high quality. You can really tell the difference from the Chinese stuff.
I really want to see the difference without ASD but I have to take the trunk apart to put it in.
Hopefully this weekend!

I’m really liking the car without the auto rev matching but to be honest, there are times I want it back. The car needs new pedals to make heal/toe easier.
I still wish they put a switch or a setting in iDrive. Coding it takes too long to do on the fly

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johnrando

12-27-2018, 05:56 PM

Good man, I'm sure she appreciates it.

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derbo

12-27-2018, 06:15 PM

I'm curious about the ASD bypass as well!

Is hill assist still active with the clutch 1st switch disable?

Sockethead

12-28-2018, 06:27 AM

Hopefully, I'll be putting that harness in tomorrow if it's not raining.
Yes, hill assist is still active. From what I can tell, it only disables rev matching. You have to hit the start button twice though, once to turn the car on, then again to start it. and you have to hold it in slightly longer to get it to fully start. If hit it quickly the second time, it will start then immediately stall. Good theft deterrent! Once you've started it a few times, you get used to it...

derbo

12-28-2018, 11:15 AM

Sockethead

12-29-2018, 05:45 PM

It was over 70° today. Perfect weather for working outside on the car. The bypass harness was pretty easy to install. Just had to take out the left side of the trunk liner. It was as easy as unplugging the connector from the amp, plugging that into one end the harness and plugging the other end back into the amp.

How do We like ASD turned off? It’s great! The drone at 3k RPM is gone. Overall, the sound level in the interior is much quieter at all speeds. The motor sounds much better too. IDK why the engineers think that pumping sound into the interior is a good idea.

Now that ASD is turned off and rev match is coded out, we’re really liking the car!
Can’t wait to start the performance mods.

A few pics:

Lots of electronics under the trunk floor. I also found the little air compressor, fix a flat and little tool thing. Only comes with the tow hook and a combo screwdriver though.

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The amp is behind the left wheel well. The ASD amp is the one mounted vertically. In the picture, I’ve already installed the bypass harness. I think a BMW tech wouldn’t even notice it except for that the bypass harness connector at the amp is black.

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Hornung418

12-29-2018, 05:49 PM

Awesome. Happy that it is a little more analog now that the fake shit is gone. Can't wait to go for a ride!

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Sockethead

12-30-2018, 07:42 AM

Thanks! Come on down!

Sockethead

01-04-2019, 07:21 AM

Got a chance to drive the car to work today... I'm really liking the car as it sits right now. It sounds great and I'm in control of the throttle instead of trying to figure out what the car want's me to do.
It's so nice having the drone at 3K RPMs gone. When I drove the car to Savannah last summer, That drone was really annoying. I noticed it didn't change in pitch or volume when I changed modes on the Performance exhaust. I didn't really think about it then but it was the ASD causing the drone. I'm so glad that's gone.

We had our first flat in the car the other day Needed a new tire already! Fortunately, Kristen bought a tire warranty when she bought the car. It just paid for half of itself in 6K miles.
I don't know why but we've had more flats since moving here than I did in my whole lifetime up north and I'm getting older than dirt. I think were up to 5 flats on the MDX alone...

slater

01-04-2019, 07:33 AM

704sw

01-04-2019, 08:21 AM

We had our first flat in the car the other day Needed a new tire already! Fortunately, Kristen bought a tire warranty when she bought the car. It just paid for half of itself in 6K miles.
I don't know why but we've had more flats since moving here than I did in my whole lifetime up north and I'm getting older than dirt. I think were up to 5 flats on the MDX alone...

Having driven down there a bit for work I can say the roads are pretty crappy, especially in downtown, but they’re no worse than anywhere up north that sees freeze-thaw-freeze mixed in with gouges from plows. That’s really befuddling.

good stuff, rob! so glad to hear that you're happy with the car now - and i'm glad to hear about the fixes, as an M2 is a car that will always be on my want list.

+1. The idea of hating the car after so much anticipation was really disheartening.

what do you think of the fix-a-flat stuff? i bought one of those kits for my 335i. hopefully i won't have to use it. :) crazy about all the flats you've had since moving!

I’ve used Fix-a-Flat twice with success in my old Mazda. Just make sure you warn the tire shop you used it before they dismantle or they’ll curse your name and probably scratch your car/wheels, and ask you never to return. I keep a can in the trunk caddy because the donut won’t clear the front 135i calipers [emoji849]

san

01-04-2019, 08:46 AM

Having driven down there a bit for work I can say the roads are pretty crappy, especially in downtown, but they’re no worse than anywhere up north that sees freeze-thaw-freeze mixed in with gouges from plows. That’s really befuddling.

+1. The idea of hating the car after so much anticipation was really disheartening.

I’ve used Fix-a-Flat twice with success in my old Mazda. Just make sure you warn the tire shop you used it before they dismantle or they’ll curse your name and probably scratch your car/wheels, and ask you never to return. I keep a can in the trunk caddy because the donut won’t clear the front 135i calipers [emoji849]

Bad roads you say? This very road was part of my commute to work last winter-

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Edit: 2nd video

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704sw

01-04-2019, 08:52 AM

Bad roads you say? This very road was part of my commute to work last winter-

Jesus Christ that looks like Baghdad on the morning of March 21st, 2003. No wonder you have 17” wheels!

san

01-04-2019, 09:15 AM

Jesus Christ that looks like Baghdad on the morning of March 21st, 2003. No wonder you have 17” wheels!

Fortunately I wasn’t driving the zhp then since it was the middle of winter. Unfortunately the Chevy Cruze I drive in winter has 18” wheels. I got to ride with a colleague who had a full size pick up truck on the same road and it made me realize why so many people buy trucks.

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Sockethead

01-04-2019, 09:54 AM

good stuff, rob! so glad to hear that you're happy with the car now - and i'm glad to hear about the fixes, as an M2 is a car that will always be on my want list.

what do you think of the fix-a-flat stuff? i bought one of those kits for my 335i. hopefully i won't have to use it. :) crazy about all the flats you've had since moving!

Kristen didn't use it. She was just leaving work when it happened so she was able to make it back. They put it on the lift and the puncture was on the side of the tread and unrepairable

Having driven down there a bit for work I can say the roads are pretty crappy, especially in downtown, but they’re no worse than anywhere up north that sees freeze-thaw-freeze mixed in with gouges from plows. That’s really befuddling.

Hmm, I thought the roads are pretty good around Charleston compared to southeast PA and south Jersey where I grew up and spent most of my life...

+1. The idea of hating the car after so much anticipation was really disheartening.

I know! We were super bummed... And I was kinds pissed about it because I didn't really want her to sell the 135 and have a car payment. The 135 was pretty much perfect...

derbo

01-04-2019, 11:24 AM

That goo has been standard on all M3s since the E46 days. :)

None of the M3s have spare tires so they get goop since M cars don't have run flats.

I'm bombing your thread with the wifey's M2 cause they are awesome. :)

https://i.imgur.com/HXdcYHkh.jpg

I need to look into the ASD harness and if coding can fix the issue too. I might end up just coding it out if it sounds feasible. Do you know what the errors you mentioned were when it was coded off? I can't seem to find any information about that.

Sockethead

01-04-2019, 04:47 PM

derbo

01-05-2019, 08:14 AM

Yep your wife's M2 looks awesome! I love the wide body look of the M2 at certain angles. You just need to get rid of those rear reflectors :)

Here's some info for you: This is what I used to code: http://bimmercodeapp.com/ and I got the Veepeak OBDII blue tooth adapter listed on the Bimmercode site, from Amazon.

Coding out rev matching: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1418405

Discussion of turning off ASD by coding or harness: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1253955

Coding with bimmercode, all the stuff you can do: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1338157

Thanks man!! I really like the interface of bimmer code. I wish they had it for the exx cars. Either way, I do have Esys on my laptop that can do more than Bimmercode. Ive played with Bimmercode and it's pretty dope. I like there is an expert mode to mimic Esys. I'll definitely have to look into it more.

Oddly the rear reflectors don't bother me as much as the front orange ones. Either way we will work on that eventually. We only added black kidneys and side gills so far.

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Sockethead

01-05-2019, 08:30 AM

IND has a complete set with painted reflectors for the front and black honeycomb for the back. They are pricey but really good quality. We really like the look of the black honeycomb in the back. We haven't done the front yet...

Her's a pic from an earlier page in this thread: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?21313-Kpro-s-F87-M2-Journey&p=565604#post565604

johnrando

01-06-2019, 10:54 AM

So nice it's getting sorted out how you want it.

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Sockethead

01-06-2019, 11:20 AM

Indeed it is John!

Sockethead

01-19-2019, 07:21 AM

We got another car as a beater car so we don't have to rely on the M for a DD. Kristen's BMW dealer is right next to Mini and they gat a 2007 mini that they were going to send to auction.
A original owner with around 130k on the clock. We snagged it for $1500 + $500 employee sale. It had a check engine light for the vacuum pump which was leaking so we got that fixed and got the car detailed. Not the first choice in color but we couldn't beat the price. The only negative is that it's an auto but Kristen loves it and it's in really good shape. She's getting the headlight covers done today. I gotta admit, I really like this little car!

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704sw

01-19-2019, 07:58 AM

Nice deal!

I’ve always liked the R53 and R56.

ELCID86

01-19-2019, 09:28 AM

Fun little car. Nice pick up.

fredo

01-19-2019, 02:24 PM

Congrats on the Mini. Wow … $2,000 for a 2007. I used to have a green 2005 Mini. I asked the price to wrap it, it was around $400 to $600 IIRC.

Sockethead

01-19-2019, 03:26 PM

Congrats on the Mini. Wow … $2,000 for a 2007. I used to have a green 2005 Mini. I asked the price to wrap it, it was around $400 to $600 IIRC.

Thanks! and that's good to know...

johnrando

01-21-2019, 12:48 AM

Wow, great price. Those are fub to drive too.

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joeybananaz18

01-21-2019, 04:00 AM

Amazing price congrats! R56 is my favorite generation. F56 has not won me over at all.

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slater

01-21-2019, 05:01 AM

congrats rob, those are super fun - even the non-S! that was a steal - nice work!

i have a friend selling a 2008 cooper S 'vert, 6MT - i really want to buy it, but i don't need it.... would be mega fun though!

Sockethead

01-21-2019, 06:10 AM

Thanks fellas!
yea we really didn't need it either but we can always sell it for a profit later if we have to.

Got the headlight covers done.... car looks really good now. I can't believe how well it has cleaned up.

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Replaced the VANOS solenoids yesterday. Really easy to do on this car.
Then a quick detail in the engine bay using my favorite magic spray: Pro Prep

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Need to replace the thermostat and weeping water pump and she’ll be done!

derbo

01-21-2019, 09:23 AM

nice!!! so about those CF parts.. ;)

Sockethead

01-21-2019, 10:16 AM

Yea.... looks like we bought a mini instead :facepalm

derbo

01-21-2019, 10:45 AM

Yea.... looks like we bought a mini instead :facepalm

There is still the future! :)

Sockethead

01-21-2019, 04:32 PM

Kristen got the thermostat swapped and codes cleared the Mini today. She says it has a lot more power... that's good!

Johnmadd

01-21-2019, 05:45 PM

Awesome!

ELCID86

01-21-2019, 06:17 PM

Sorry, but I think you need another thread to document the life of the new Mini [emoji6]

Sockethead

01-22-2019, 05:00 AM

Sorry, but I think you need another thread to document the life of the new Mini [emoji6]

I thought about that but it’s not going to be a project :)

DeathTrap

01-22-2019, 05:42 AM

I thought about that but it’s not going to be a project :)

Where have I heard that?? Hmmmm

ELCID86

01-24-2019, 03:08 PM

Where have I heard that?? Hmmmm

+1

Sockethead

01-24-2019, 03:21 PM

Ok, getting back the the M2.... Kristen got the whole carpet replaced under warranty because they mis-cut it around the seats...

slater

01-24-2019, 05:57 PM

Ok, getting back the the M2.... Kristen got the whole carpet replaced under warranty because they mis-cut it around the seats...

wow!

ZHPizza

01-24-2019, 08:26 PM

Ok, getting back the the M2.... Kristen got the whole carpet replaced under warranty because they mis-cut it around the seats..........

wut

az3579

01-25-2019, 04:46 AM

.......

wut

Dis

derbo

01-25-2019, 11:55 AM

That's a THING!?

We had an issue where the rear driver glass had a nice scratch in the glass and the dealership replaced the glass cause it was unrepairable. We also had an issue with the electric power steering feeling like crap (did not return to center) and they replaced the power steering racks about 2000 miles into the ownership. I heard there is an I-STEP update in July of 2018 that supposedly improves steering feel to mimic M2 competition. I will have to look into that when we take in the F87 for it's annual oil change in the next month.

Sockethead

01-25-2019, 12:48 PM

Yes, there was a big gap. You could see the floor.. Plus, the BMW rep likes her ;)
I thought the quality control would be better in Germany but I guess not.
Keep me posted about that update... I'll mention it to Kristen and see if she can find out anything

ELCID86

01-25-2019, 06:11 PM

Sockethead

01-26-2019, 10:32 AM

Never thought of that.... honestly though, since I bypassed ASD, the cab is much quieter

Sockethead

01-27-2019, 07:27 AM

Speaking of the BMW rep liking her... he just *gave* her a 2 day M driving school at the performance center for the dates of her choice... That's like a $4k value!
I think it's out of respect for her because she just shoots the shit with him instead of others that are always trying to get something out of him.... they also know some of the same regional reps from up north. The service manager is like WTF? How did you get that?

3ZHP

01-27-2019, 09:05 AM

WOW! Our local club chapter’s having a day there in March and that’s a pretty penny for the ONE DAY!

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johnrando

01-28-2019, 07:53 PM

Dang, that's awwsome!

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Sockethead

02-12-2019, 10:54 AM

FUCK! I’m beginning to really hate it here!

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3rd incident 7300 miles on the car!

az3579

02-12-2019, 11:34 AM

WTF!!!

Sockethead

02-12-2019, 11:53 AM

DUI. They took him away in handcuffs

She just got it detailed.
I feel bad that it happened while I was driving it even though it wasn't my fault.

az3579

02-12-2019, 12:07 PM

DUI. They took him away in handcuffs

She just got it detailed.
I feel bad that it happened while I was driving it even though it wasn't my fault.

I hope this jackass had insurance...

cakM3

02-12-2019, 05:20 PM

sorry to see that happen to Kris' M2 Rob.... damn that sucks!!!

derbo

02-12-2019, 06:09 PM

fucking wow.

Hornung418

02-12-2019, 06:12 PM

What the fuck?! That's awful!! Hope you are not in any new pain, Rob. Be well!

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fredo

02-12-2019, 06:40 PM

Bummer. This sucks big time.

BADCLOWN

02-12-2019, 06:47 PM

What in the actual fuck man. Talk about some terrible luck

Sockethead

02-12-2019, 08:11 PM

Yea, my luck has been pretty bad lately. He supposedly had insurance but we shall see...

Johnmadd

02-13-2019, 06:02 AM

Damn bs!

johnrando

02-13-2019, 05:49 PM

Son of a B!!!!!

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Sockethead

02-14-2019, 05:57 AM

I know guys! I was flipping out in the middle of the street when it happened.
I already was having a bad day that day

DeathTrap

02-14-2019, 01:26 PM

Geez... I'm sorry man. I would've broke down too

3ZHP

02-14-2019, 05:36 PM

That SUX! Hope everything works out.

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Sockethead

02-16-2019, 06:15 AM

Well.... looks like her dealership has been allocated two 2020 M2 competitions. They were all telling her she needs to order one since her M2 seems to be jinxed
So, Kristen ordered one exactly how she wants it! They haven't released employee pricing yet and she is under no obligation to purchase it... we shall see!!!

fredo

02-16-2019, 07:14 AM

Thats's so cool, man ! Same color with AT ? Please share details.

Sockethead

02-16-2019, 07:29 AM

Probably white. She really likes white. I’m sure it will be a manual since I know how to turn off rev matching. I haven’t talked to her about the rest of the details but I’m sure it will have plenty of BMW performance goodies on it

BADCLOWN

02-16-2019, 07:41 AM

Special colors are always cursed when it comes to accidents. White would look better anyways!

Sockethead

02-16-2019, 07:54 AM

You know Jacob, I feel bad because I talked her into the Long Beach Blue and she never really felt it. She just loves plain old white...

cakM3

02-16-2019, 08:29 AM

Special colors are always cursed when it comes to accidents. White would look better anyways!

I will add Jacob "mishaps" instead of accidents... the intent is to be much more general and cover any bad things that can happen when you have a unique color...

BADCLOWN

02-16-2019, 10:27 AM

I can agree with that adjustment on the statement haha i.e. flats, things falling on the car in the garage, shopping cart incidents, etc.

Sockethead

02-16-2019, 11:15 AM

Yep she's already had a second tire replaced too...

cakM3

02-16-2019, 02:01 PM

I can agree with that adjustment on the statement haha i.e. flats, things falling on the car in the garage, shopping cart incidents, etc.

That and the unexpected crankshaft position sensor failure when you're at a major intersection.....yeah, lots of fun ;)

ELCID86

02-17-2019, 02:25 AM

Maybe that tag is jinxing you! (Consider a proper SC Clemson tag. I jest—a little [emoji3]). Really sorry for your woes with this one.

derbo

02-17-2019, 09:50 AM

White is right... oh wait....O_O

johnrando

02-17-2019, 03:17 PM

Wow, that's exciting. BTW, that blur rocks, nuttin' wrong with that color.

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johnrando

02-17-2019, 03:17 PM

Wow, that's exciting. BTW, that blur rocks, nuttin' wrong with that color.

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danewilson77

02-17-2019, 07:16 PM

Ugh. Sorry to hear Rob

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fredo

03-05-2019, 12:30 PM

Rob … check my 2016 M2 ! :roundel

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johnrando

03-05-2019, 03:34 PM

LIKE :)

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704sw

03-05-2019, 04:01 PM

Rob … check my 2016 M2 ! :roundel

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Definitely need one of these. I bring my nephew a new HotWheels/Matchbox every time I come visit.

sillieidiot

03-08-2019, 04:55 AM

Mmm white would be awesome. That's what I would have gotten.

Sockethead

04-26-2019, 03:14 PM

The M2 is sold and on a truck to Arizona...

san

04-26-2019, 04:08 PM

The M2 is sold and on a truck to Arizona...

So you guys are getting the m2 comp?

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cakM3

04-27-2019, 03:59 AM

The M2 is sold and on a truck to Arizona...

On to a new chapter for you guys. The next M2 Kris gets should work out much better [emoji41]

It will be in the right color for Kris[emoji1417]

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Karl Lazlo

04-27-2019, 04:40 AM

The M2 is sold and on a truck to Arizona...

Funny! My buddy who had the same color M2 as Kris, just traded it in on a black/black 6MT M2 Comp. He is soooo much happier.

Sockethead

04-27-2019, 11:20 AM

So is Ktisten!

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Hornung418

04-27-2019, 11:21 AM

S55 power!!

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Sockethead

04-27-2019, 11:22 AM

She swapped to competition wheels with the blue car but kept the Michelin’s. They didn’t look right in the white car but they rock the blue car

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Sockethead

04-27-2019, 11:27 AM

S55 power!!

Justin, you know how happy she is right now... she never really felt it with the blue car especially when the competition was announced as her blue car finished production
Two completely different cars that share the same body

Hornung418

04-27-2019, 11:31 AM

When does the tune get uploaded?

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sillieidiot

04-27-2019, 11:33 AM

Yep, AW master race lol Damn so jealous. I wanted that exact car. But I ended up with the Model 3 because there was no way I was going to share the M2 with the rest of the family lol

Karl Lazlo

04-27-2019, 11:35 AM

Justin, you know how happy she is right now... she never really felt it with the blue car especially when the competition was announced as her blue car finished production
Two completely different cars that share the same body

Jesus. That's so interesting. My friend said damn near the same thing to me when I rode back with him upon him taking delivery, and affirmed again when he got back to NC with it a few days later.

Sockethead

04-27-2019, 04:58 PM

When does the tune get uploaded?

No need for a tune yet... 410 hp at the wheels!

Jesus. That's so interesting. My friend said damn near the same thing to me when I rode back with him upon him taking delivery, and affirmed again when he got back to NC with it a few days later.

I haven’t driven it yet but that what she says
She took delivery and immediately drove to Fla. to see some friends. They didn’t even have time to fully prep it. I can’t blame her though... so much better than driving the mini down there.
Should just about through the break -in period when she gets back... I can’t wait to drive it.

She sold the blue car in 24hrs

Sockethead

04-27-2019, 04:59 PM

Yep, AW master race lol Damn so jealous. I wanted that exact car. But I ended up with the Model 3 because there was no way I was going to share the M2 with the rest of the family lol

That sucks... My kids are only 5 so no worries there for many years

704sw

04-27-2019, 05:06 PM

Rob did y’all go DCT this time?

BADCLOWN

04-27-2019, 05:26 PM

I’m confused, did she swap the wheels from the white comp with the ones on the blue car before selling it?

Sockethead

04-27-2019, 07:06 PM

Rob did y’all go DCT this time?

No, 6 speed manual. I haven't driven it yet but hasn't said anything about weird rev matching like to old car

I’m confused, did she swap the wheels from the white comp with the ones on the blue car before selling it?

Yes, the new car came with the wheels you see on the blue car in the pic above but it also had Michelins on it which, she really wanted, so Friday they put both cars on the lift and did a wheel/tire marathon swap. We also kept some of the pieces off the old car: the inserts that replaced the rear deflectors the ASD bypass harness, the front fender emblems.. There was no time to take the CF rear diffuser, the CF mirror shells or the front splitters. We sold it with the performance exhaust too since the competition has a completely different exhaust on it.

Newjack

04-27-2019, 10:24 PM

No need for a tune yet... 410 hp at the wheels!

I haven’t driven it yet but that what she says
She took delivery and immediately drove to Fla. to see some friends. They didn’t even have time to fully prep it. I can’t blame her though... so much better than driving the mini down there.
Should just about through the break -in period when she gets back... I can’t wait to drive it.

She sold the blue car in 24hrs

60 roll?

danewilson77

04-28-2019, 06:30 AM

Kristen, congrats.

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3ZHP

04-28-2019, 02:39 PM

All cool stuff! Congrats!

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Sockethead

04-29-2019, 04:04 AM

Thanks guys!
She put 900 miles on it going to fla this weekend so it should be broken in by the end of the week!

Sockethead

04-30-2019, 05:00 AM

I drove the car last night running errands.
I can say that the M2 and the M2 competition are two completely different cars in every way. Even the rev matching is spot on in this car which was one of our biggest complaints in the M2.
The car is so smooth. It reminds me of the ZHP when it was new but with a lot more HP. They did a good job of taking the hit out of the turbos. I can’t really feel any turbo lag either but we’re still breaking it in. Can’t wait to open it up.
The breaks are massive. They take bit to get used to. I’ll have take some pics of them

The M2 is still great cat car but I don’t think it really lives up to true M status.
Kristen calls the M2 an M240i with a wide body which is pretty accurate in IMO

ELCID86

04-30-2019, 05:20 PM

Glad you guys like it! One of the guys from Everyday Driver on Amazon Video is in the queue to order the “regular” M2. Both hosts complain about the rev matching...

johnrando

04-30-2019, 09:11 PM

Congrats

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derbo

05-01-2019, 11:42 AM

Makes me wonder if my wife should "upgrade" to M2C.

Although She just got ohlins R&T and TE37s on the way...

Sockethead

05-02-2019, 04:01 AM

Test drive the competition and see what you guys think... for my wife, it was a no brainer but she’s a hard core Motorhead, not everyone is like that.
The M2 is a damn nice car and I liked the blue much better than white. Everywhere we went, we’d get compliments on the blue car. That’s not going to happen with white.

BADCLOWN

05-02-2019, 04:27 AM

I love the styling of the new body style M2/M3 cars. Maybe you can elaborate on this:

My Indy (bmw enthusiast through and through) stated that the new motors in these cars are starting to be known for grenading. Is this true?

Sockethead

05-02-2019, 04:59 AM

az3579

05-02-2019, 08:04 AM

My Indy (bmw enthusiast through and through) stated that the new motors in these cars are starting to be known for grenading. Is this true?

Some S55 motors have issues with the crank hub.
https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1226184 (https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1226184)
^ That thread focuses on TPG Tuning's "solution" to the crank hub problem, but still has some good info in it about the crank hub issue.

Sockethead

05-02-2019, 09:16 AM

Meh, a handful of people with an issue that’s been blown out of proportion by the internet.

Hornung418

05-02-2019, 09:34 AM

Meh, a handful of people with an issue that’s been blown out of proportion by the internet.Sounds like Oil Pump Nut failure on the M54...

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BADCLOWN

05-02-2019, 10:08 AM

I haven't heard that at all... My wife would know if that was the case since she works at the dealership and she knows the regional factory rep pretty well. it's the new X5s that are having all the major issues right now

Yeah, I figured she would know for sure given her job. I was just curious, if it was in fact true that would be a major disappointment because everything else about those cars is amazing. I wish I could afford a new M2/M3. Everything about them is very well done.

derbo

05-02-2019, 10:22 AM

Sockethead

05-02-2019, 10:23 AM

Yeah, I figured she would know for sure given her job. I was just curious, if it was in fact true that would be a major disappointment because everything else about those cars is amazing. I wish I could afford a new M2/M3. Everything about them is very well done.

I wish I could afford one too LOL, it's her car.
She's busted her ass at that God forsaken, non appreciative, slave driving dealership... she deserves it!

Sockethead

05-02-2019, 10:28 AM

white is boring. I like that. :) LOL

Come on bud.... I never said that... :)

She likes white... happy wife, happy life. :)

az3579

05-02-2019, 11:33 AM

Meh, a handful of people with an issue that’s been blown out of proportion by the internet.

Sounds like Oil Pump Nut failure on the M54...

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Yeah, my thoughts exactly. I've heard about it but I never recalled it being a huge problem. I think it was more on the early cars anyway. They should have these problems sorted by now, I'd imagine...

fredo

05-02-2019, 02:43 PM

Congrats, man. I like white, actually. Are you going to start a new thread ? :dunno

Oli77

05-02-2019, 04:20 PM

Yeah! big congrats and, we need more pics!

derbo

05-02-2019, 07:07 PM

Sounds like Oil Pump Nut failure on the M54...

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Yeah, my thoughts exactly. I've heard about it but I never recalled it being a huge problem. I think it was more on the early cars anyway. They should have these problems sorted by now, I'd imagine...

Rod bearings is also overblown too. It's a problem but way beyond what is it on the forums.

Sockethead

05-03-2019, 03:57 AM

Congrats, man. I like white, actually. Are you going to start a new thread ? :dunno

Well technically it’s still an F87 so I’m just going to continue on this thread I think

Sockethead

05-03-2019, 03:59 AM

Yeah! big congrats and, we need more pics!

Thanks!
More pics if I ever get a chance to drive it again!

az3579

05-03-2019, 03:01 PM

Oooo I get to code an F87 Competition tomorrow. Brand new off the lot... and I think it's white. It's like I'm there with y'all. :rofl

3ZHP

05-03-2019, 05:45 PM

Oooo I get to code an F87 Competition tomorrow. Brand new off the lot... and I think it's white. It's like I'm there with y'all. :rofl

Hope you can sleep tonight! [emoji1783]

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Sockethead

05-03-2019, 06:19 PM

What ya gonna code? There’s so much you can do with these cars...

Sockethead

05-07-2019, 01:49 PM

The car is broken in... it’s amazing! Rubber from first to second and second to third. The power rolls on smoothly with no boost hit at all. Brakes are perfect. The car has two buttons for changing modes: one for power and one for steering
I can’t get over how different the two cars are. Everything about this car is better than the previous M2.
The rev matching in this car is perfect. IDK why they couldn’t get that right on the previous version.
The new owner of the M2 loves it so everyone is happy

johnrando

05-07-2019, 01:55 PM

Awesome!

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Sockethead

05-14-2019, 05:49 PM

Kpro rowing the gears. She had to let off in 3rd.. ran out of room lol

https://youtu.be/wEAGhogDyWg

san

05-15-2019, 08:24 AM

Fake or not that sounded pretty good

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cakM3

05-15-2019, 02:16 PM

Fake or not that sounded pretty good

I have to agree....

fredo

05-15-2019, 02:21 PM

+1. This one is a keeper. :roundel

Sockethead

05-18-2019, 09:26 PM

Put in the ASD bypass harness today. It’s quieter in the cab but at least it’s real.
Kristen ordered another BMW performance exhaust but they are on eternal backorder. We’ll wait for it though. We really liked the one on the old M2 and it adds value to the car since it’s a BMW part

az3579

05-18-2019, 09:34 PM