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      04-16-2017, 01:58 PM   #1
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10 laps a the Nurburgring with my M2 and came to this conclusion

FULL LAP WITH MY M2



The M2 is fast, more powerful, has a lot of grip...and with the Endless ME-20 brake pads the brakes are really good on track (zero fade, no vibration, good byte, good modulation, not hard on the discs, low wearing pads). But after 10x Nurburgring laps and the back to back test (M2 vs Z4M) I came to the conclusion that I have more fun, more thrills, more driving sensation, more sense of speed when driving my Z4M on the Nurburgring. It felt so easy in the M2 and the sensation of speed is a lot less in the M2.... You can indeed feel the heavier weight of the M2 (vs Z4M) when you start pushing the car in to corners.

But my M2 is the better, more practical, more enjoyable daily car....that delivers mega-mega fun on the street. I love driving it everyday...I don't want to drive my Z4M everyday. My Z4M is lighter, more fun, more involving drive on track...even if it has less power, lesser front end grip and lower turn in speed. My Z4M is not a standard Z4M (AP racing brakes, Bilstein PSS-10, Vibratech engine mounts, RTAB limiters, etc) so this can influence things...also the weight difference is more noticeable on track (on street this is not an issue). Don't get me wrong the M2 is "straight out of the box" still great on track (with different brake pads), but I like my Z4M more on track... I if did not have a Z4M the of course I would use my M2 for street and track and enjoy it...but I have the luxury of choosing and for driving trackdays my preference goes to my Z4M....and when driving to work or daily usage my lovely M2...



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Great post, thanks! Nice video too!

Yeah, the lack of the naturally aspirated engine does take away from the driving sensation for sure. My previous E92 M3 and E46 M3 always added something special to the whole experience that these turbo engines just don't give. However, as you implied, the M2 is spectacular in so many ways and so freaking fast! The advanced suspension and rear diff are so good, I think sometimes it softens the "fight" with the car, good or bad, one has to decide, but for me I like everything better on the M2 handling wise than the E92 M3 and E46 M3. M2 front end bite in stock form is night and day compared to the old cars. The the Z4M is such a gem, relish the fact you can enjoy both!

Now, add good track tires to the M2 and it will show even more of its raw ability and you possibly might change your mind!
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Great post!
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Enjoyed this! How did your times compare?
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