An Idiot Reviews A Bmw M2

zenmaster · 10-06-2016, 07:18 PM

quikM2 · 10-07-2016, 12:36 AM

Surprisingly that was very enjoyable and an easy watch. Must be the accent.

Robin_NL · 10-07-2016, 01:08 AM

Best M2 review so far(not kidding) this is for ME what that car is all about:Fun
(Heading this sunday for Assen Moto GP track to try mine out)

Very nice find, thank you.

@2:35:

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"I'm quite suprised it has'nt got actually electric seats. Maybe they did that to sort of cut down on the weight.."

Brits + NO Sarcasm=Gold!

Cheers
Robin

Chills · 10-07-2016, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Robin_NL

@2:35:

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"I'm quite suprised it has got actually electric seats. Maybe they did that to sort of cut down on the weight.."

Brits + Sarcasm=Gold!

The guy says it 'ASN'T (has not) actually got electric seats - typical London accent.

I liked the review too despite some very dodgy facts about its power, twin turbos, etc.

Nice to see the M2 being driven sideways and sounded epic with the mics by the exhausts. Not sure I'd dare get that sideways on the road and I certainly wouldn't put up a vid showing me do it.

Robin_NL · 10-07-2016, 03:05 AM

Thanks for clearing that up. I really heard it differently. Some DUTCH accents I cannot understand either though I am Dutch. But you're right I guess after hearing it again

Cheers
Robin

Nine Lives · 10-07-2016, 03:31 AM

Pity the second owner

Chills · 10-07-2016, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Robin_NL

Thanks for clearing that up.

No worries - is no big deal, obviously. I often have the same prob with the different accents we have here in the UK. Must be a nightmare for non-natives.

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Originally Posted by Nine Lives

Pity the second owner

Indeed! Has done only 315 miles so not even had its initial service yet. Kept mine under 5,000 rpm until it was serviced.

mike@x-ph.com · 10-07-2016, 02:18 PM

That's a good video, not sure how safe it is to drift on public roads but it I enjoyed watching it

filet.M2c · 10-07-2016, 02:30 PM

No shits given regarding break in period. Fun watch though

D CHOI · 10-08-2016, 01:47 AM

I heard the car's computer won't allow you to go past 5,500 rpm before the break in period. It looked like he took it all the way to red line. Perhaps he had it hacked.

zenmaster · 10-08-2016, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DCHOI

I heard the car's computer won't allow you to go past 5,500 rpm before the break in period. It looked like he took it all the way to red line. Perhaps he had it hacked.

Where are people getting that? Also where are people hearing that the overboost is only enabled by service tech?

D CHOI · 10-08-2016, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by zenmaster

Where are people getting that? Also where are people hearing that the overboost is only enabled by service tech?

The service tech updates the car computer to allow certain features in the car I think.

zenmaster · 10-08-2016, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DCHOI

The service tech updates the car computer to allow certain features in the car I think.

Why do you think that is the case?

omasou · 10-08-2016, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DCHOI

I heard the car's computer won't allow you to go past 5,500 rpm before the break in period. It looked like he took it all the way to red line. Perhaps he had it hacked.

That's not true. Ask me how I know.

I thought launch control and something else was not enabled until 1200 miles? Not sure but I think in the video he's just doing an old school burn out vs. launch control.

D CHOI · 10-08-2016, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by zenmaster

Why do you think that is the case?

To keep the car safe during the beginning 1200 miles? I'm not sure what you are asking exactly?

D CHOI · 10-08-2016, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by omasou

That's not true. Ask me how I know.

I thought launch control and something else was not enabled until 1200 miles? Not sure but I think in the video he's just doing an old school burn out vs. launch control.

I'm assuming you can go past 5,500 rpm in your car before your break in period?

Bluenose-2er · 10-08-2016, 01:01 PM

He is actually quite personable to listen to... but:
Heads up display?
Twin Turbo?
Less hp than the 1M?
Imagines it drives like a regular 2 series with a bit stiffer suspension?

I do feel sorry for the owner and subsequent owners... not only for the damage done to the engine, but he spent about $500 in tire rubber to make the video... even if they were just Contis.

I kind of felt guilty giving him another view, and encouraging that type of driving on public roads.

zenmaster · 10-08-2016, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DCHOI

To keep the car safe during the beginning 1200 miles? I'm not sure what you are asking exactly?

I am not asking for the possible rationale but rather for the proof that they are actually doing it

omasou · 10-09-2016, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DCHOI

I'm assuming you can go past 5,500 rpm in your car before your break in period?

Yes.

D CHOI · 10-09-2016, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by zenmaster

I am not asking for the possible rationale but rather for the proof that they are actually doing it

Somewhere I read or heard on a youtube video...but apparently people can...

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