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      06-23-2015, 11:21 AM   #1
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[PHOTOS] This time in the rain // M2

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Alright. This is just killing me at this point.
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The second to last pic is really nice.

On an unrelated note, I'm going to head to the dealership to test drive a black M235i with 6MT and all M-Performance goodies. I figure that's the closest thing I can drive that's close to an M2
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Enough teases already. Drop the damn panties on it!!!
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When were these taken? Any info??
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The second to last pic is really nice.

On an unrelated note, I'm going to head to the dealership to test drive a black M235i with 6MT and all M-Performance goodies. I figure that's the closest thing I can drive that's close to an M2
Trade me for a week dammit! It will prove that I have been right!

Why does the owner of the photo have to put the ridiculous logo right in the middle? Good lord - put it off to the side so we can see the damn thing.

With that being said, the back tires and end generally look wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide - which is a serious downfall of my 235. Very nice.
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Add also the five other pictures of the set of ten posted today (Nürburgring) (source)

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When were these taken? Any info??
Posted today, by this link, I think. When they were taken is not clear. In any event, the mule is an old one, seen many times in the last few months.
http://www.autogespot.com/bmw-m2-coupe-f87/2015/06/23

I'm guessing the youngest mule and closest to production configuration is this one. It's the only one I've seen with what appears to me to be a camo'ed M2 badge on the trunk lid. Slim evidence, I know, but the size looks about right.
http://www.bimmertoday.de/2015/06/17...arousel-105621
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Trade me for a week dammit! It will prove that I have been right!

Why does the owner of the photo have to put the ridiculous logo right in the middle? Good lord - put it off to the side so we can see the damn thing.

With that being said, the back tires and end generally look wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide - which is a serious downfall of my 235. Very nice.
So I just took that M235i for a long test drive. You were right about a few things

- Brake pedals are way too soft, especially after jumping out of my E36 which has delrin bushings for the pedals
- 6MT felt more rubbery than normal? Throws also seem longer compared to the F80?
- M-Performance for the price is a bloody joke.
- Car had LSD which was nice to play with
- Power was fine

Either way, still love the M235i, although this one was $56k

This was about as close as driving an M2 as I could get for a while, and I like it a lot
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Trade me for a week dammit! It will prove that I have been right!

Why does the owner of the photo have to put the ridiculous logo right in the middle? Good lord - put it off to the side so we can see the damn thing.

With that being said, the back tires and end generally look wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide - which is a serious downfall of my 235. Very nice.
So I just took that M235i for a long test drive. You were right about a few things

- Brake pedals are way too soft, especially after jumping out of my E36 which has delrin bushings for the pedals
- 6MT felt more rubbery than normal? Throws also seem longer compared to the F80?
- M-Performance for the price is a bloody joke.
- Car had LSD which was nice to play with
- Power was fine

Either way, still love the M235i, although this one was $56k

This was about as close as driving an M2 as I could get for a while, and I like it a lot
Curious about the perceived differences with the V8 beast.
When I drove a friend's E92, it felt heavy and slow until the RPM hand crossed the 3.5k range at which point things became intensely exciting
The M235 felt "different" as in a tad lighter and more apt to accelerate.
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Not one piece seat in this one (two different cars possibly).

Time for the reveal! Come on!
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Curious about the perceived differences with the V8 beast.
When I drove a friend's E92, it felt heavy and slow until the RPM hand crossed the 3.5k range at which point things became intensely exciting
The M235 felt "different" as in a tad lighter and more apt to accelerate.
They are definitely different for sure. I think in terms of acceleration, my M3 would win (but I'm also not stock). It might feel like you have to wind it out more, but I think it'll be more than able to keep up with the M2. But obviously the M2 and M235i have more torque, also at lower RPM.

These E9x M3's aren't as slow as most people think. It'll be a pretty different driving experience, so that's kind of how I could justify having both.

Not sure how helpful that was
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Curious about the perceived differences with the V8 beast.
When I drove a friend's E92, it felt heavy and slow until the RPM hand crossed the 3.5k range at which point things became intensely exciting
The M235 felt "different" as in a tad lighter and more apt to accelerate.
They are definitely different for sure. I think in terms of acceleration, my M3 would win (but I'm also not stock). It might feel like you have to wind it out more, but I think it'll be more than able to keep up with the M2. But obviously the M2 and M235i have more torque, also at lower RPM.

These E9x M3's aren't as slow as most people think. It'll be a pretty different driving experience, so that's kind of how I could justify having both.

Not sure how helpful that was
Oh it was helpful. There's a perfect "love triangle" at play in this household as my wife threw the E92's hat into the ring.
So I'm back to looking at Lime Rock Edition M3s while waiting for M2's release.
I know, 1st world problems...
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So I just took that M235i for a long test drive. You were right about a few things

- Brake pedals are way too soft, especially after jumping out of my E36 which has delrin bushings for the pedals
- 6MT felt more rubbery than normal? Throws also seem longer compared to the F80?
- M-Performance for the price is a bloody joke.
- Car had LSD which was nice to play with
- Power was fine

Either way, still love the M235i, although this one was $56k

This was about as close as driving an M2 as I could get for a while, and I like it a lot
Yes and yes. I just bought steel braided lines and more aggressive pads to address the soft brakes.

I'm waiting for a solution to the rubbery throw of the shifter. Hopefully someone is working on that now. Otherwise, I'm in heaven with my M235i. For all the guys that have the patience to wait for the M2, you're going to reap a rich reward.
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Oh it was helpful. There's a perfect "love triangle" at play in this household as my wife threw the E92's hat into the ring.
So I'm back to looking at Lime Rock Edition M3s while waiting for M2's release.
I know, 1st world problems...
OK now that's a tough call. Personally, I probably wouldn't trade my E92 for an M2, but then again, I don't think I'd trade it for any other BMW's, period.

Go E92 if:
- Want one of the very best (and last) NA engines made by BMW
- Sound
- A bit more room and comfort
- You are OK with DIY'ing because there's no warranty left, or only a couple of years
- OK with bad fuel economy

Go M2 if:
- Better brakes and handling, although probably less feel
- Compact size (again, I think it's perfect. E92 is on the big side)
- Warranty
- Easier to drive as a DD aka torque
- Less weight

Personally, I could never part with the E92. Been offered by so many people to buy it and my answer is always not for sale. Thus why I have add the M2. What a dumb hobby

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Yes and yes. I just bought steel braided lines and more aggressive pads to address the soft brakes.

I'm waiting for a solution to the rubbery throw of the shifter. Hopefully someone is working on that now. Otherwise, I'm in heaven with my M235i. For all the guys that have the patience to wait for the M2, you're going to reap a rich reward.
It's really strange. It's like the first 1-1.5" of the pedal does absolutely nothing. But that shouldn't be that hard to fix IMO.

Good call on getting the LSD though. That car is a blast with that option
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It actually does nothing. When I'm on the freeway with cruise control I have to press the pedal a little bit more if I want to deactivate the cruise control. On my ex-ms3 and ex-335i it was instantaneous.
The cruise control which remains and the lack of any feeling is the proof that the first cm (or '') do nothing.
How odd. I wonder why they did that?

I don't remember the 8AT having that kind of dead zone in the brake pedal.
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So I just took that M235i for a long test drive. You were right about a few things

- Brake pedals are way too soft, especially after jumping out of my E36 which has delrin bushings for the pedals
- 6MT felt more rubbery than normal? Throws also seem longer compared to the F80?
- M-Performance for the price is a bloody joke.
- Car had LSD which was nice to play with
- Power was fine

Either way, still love the M235i, although this one was $56k

This was about as close as driving an M2 as I could get for a while, and I like it a lot
And your thoughts on the suspension???

That is the area in which the M2 will really distinguish itself, IMO...
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- 6MT felt more rubbery than normal? Throws also seem longer compared to the F80?

- Car had LSD which was nice to play with
This was about as close as driving an M2 as I could get for a while, and I like it a lot
+1. Researching short shift kits available. A friend ordered one recently and waiting to get his feedback. And oh yes.....LSD is the cats meow!
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