M2 Competition
Discussion
Zanderman said:
Can I ask how you are getting on with this. I got rid on my M5C recently and am considering a M2C, looks like your in a good position to add some insight!
Yeah no worries.Terminator X said:
Well I just swapped my M5C for a M2C and I must say even after just 2 days I prefer the M2. Compact, light(er) and whilst not as banzai as the M5 it still feels plenty fast enough for its size. Downside already though is boy racers glued to my tail almost everywhere I go!
TX.
TX.
Whilst I loved the M5 it always felt a bit big and heavy on the road; it never felt slow of course and indeed could be mental quick at a moment's notice. For me I found I was driving mostly everywhere quite slowly as the car was way too fast for the road. I did track it and it was surprisingly good keeping all but the faster caterhams in their place.
The M2 is lower powered of course however it is smaller and lighter by some margin so whilst relatively slower it steel feels banzai quick even on a light throttle (no WOT yet as still not run in). I know the M2 isn't "light" like a yaris say however vs the M5 is feels leagues lighter and more nimble etc. The M2 is a really great car indeed many say it is actually the best M car you can buy. I'm enjoying driving it vs the 5 which for me felt a bit of a chore.
TX.
Update on the Litchfield Bilstein set up..
Nitron have also come in to the room..
You are looking at £3k for them supplied and fitted.
https://www.litchfieldmotors.com/bmw/m2-competitio...
Nitron have also come in to the room..
You are looking at £3k for them supplied and fitted.
https://www.litchfieldmotors.com/bmw/m2-competitio...
dotty said:
Update on the Litchfield Bilstein set up..
Nitron have also come in to the room..
You are looking at £3k for them supplied and fitted.
https://www.litchfieldmotors.com/bmw/m2-competitio...
I'd be going for whichever is more comfortable for day to day use - will be interesting to see customer feedback over the next few months.Nitron have also come in to the room..
You are looking at £3k for them supplied and fitted.
https://www.litchfieldmotors.com/bmw/m2-competitio...
Terminator X said:
+£1350, bargain if you ask me albeit heavier apparently ...
TX.
They're probably useful for endurance on track but won't lower braking distance as that's obviously limited by front tyre grip.TX.
On the other hand a small fraction of that money could go towards more capable pads on the basic brakes whereas I am not sure anyone makes them for the big caliper (although there may be a Pagid RS29). Ferodo don't do a DS1.11 for instance, which is my "go to" track/road pad and works well on the blue caliper.
nickfrog said:
Terminator X said:
+£1350, bargain if you ask me albeit heavier apparently ...
TX.
They're probably useful for endurance on track but won't lower braking distance as that's obviously limited by front tyre grip.TX.
On the other hand a small fraction of that money could go towards more capable pads on the basic brakes whereas I am not sure anyone makes them for the big caliper (although there may be a Pagid RS29). Ferodo don't do a DS1.11 for instance, which is my "go to" track/road pad and works well on the blue caliper.
TX.
nickfrog said:
Terminator X said:
+£1350, bargain if you ask me albeit heavier apparently ...
TX.
They're probably useful for endurance on track but won't lower braking distance as that's obviously limited by front tyre grip.TX.
On the other hand a small fraction of that money could go towards more capable pads on the basic brakes whereas I am not sure anyone makes them for the big caliper (although there may be a Pagid RS29). Ferodo don't do a DS1.11 for instance, which is my "go to" track/road pad and works well on the blue caliper.
nickfrog said:
They're probably useful for endurance on track but won't lower braking distance as that's obviously limited by front tyre grip.
On the other hand a small fraction of that money could go towards more capable pads on the basic brakes whereas I am not sure anyone makes them for the big caliper (although there may be a Pagid RS29). Ferodo don't do a DS1.11 for instance, which is my "go to" track/road pad and works well on the blue caliper.
What fluid did you swap to? I've used Castrol SRF before in Caterhams, but I don't fancy changing it ever 6 months in the M2.On the other hand a small fraction of that money could go towards more capable pads on the basic brakes whereas I am not sure anyone makes them for the big caliper (although there may be a Pagid RS29). Ferodo don't do a DS1.11 for instance, which is my "go to" track/road pad and works well on the blue caliper.
Iben5575 said:
What fluid did you swap to? I've used Castrol SRF before in Caterhams, but I don't fancy changing it ever 6 months in the M2.
The fluid had just been changed when I got mine so I ran the winter track days on it without boiling it so far but will put the usual RBF600 in the spring. Hopefully that should do 1 year of mixed driving and it's cheap enough.I’m joining the club tomorrow. Picking up a pre reg with 100’ish miles on a 70 plate in hockenheim silver, with both packs, speed limit display and heated steering wheel.
Well I say mine, it’s for my wife actually. May have to look for some winter wheels/tyres. Am thinking of going for 18” for those.
Well I say mine, it’s for my wife actually. May have to look for some winter wheels/tyres. Am thinking of going for 18” for those.
Terminator X said:
Yeah no worries.
Whilst I loved the M5 it always felt a bit big and heavy on the road; it never felt slow of course and indeed could be mental quick at a moment's notice. For me I found I was driving mostly everywhere quite slowly as the car was way too fast for the road. I did track it and it was surprisingly good keeping all but the faster caterhams in their place.
The M2 is lower powered of course however it is smaller and lighter by some margin so whilst relatively slower it steel feels banzai quick even on a light throttle (no WOT yet as still not run in). I know the M2 isn't "light" like a yaris say however vs the M5 is feels leagues lighter and more nimble etc. The M2 is a really great car indeed many say it is actually the best M car you can buy. I'm enjoying driving it vs the 5 which for me felt a bit of a chore.
TX.
Appreciate you taking the time to comment! When the world is sorted I will go an test drive one I think. Do you go manual?Whilst I loved the M5 it always felt a bit big and heavy on the road; it never felt slow of course and indeed could be mental quick at a moment's notice. For me I found I was driving mostly everywhere quite slowly as the car was way too fast for the road. I did track it and it was surprisingly good keeping all but the faster caterhams in their place.
The M2 is lower powered of course however it is smaller and lighter by some margin so whilst relatively slower it steel feels banzai quick even on a light throttle (no WOT yet as still not run in). I know the M2 isn't "light" like a yaris say however vs the M5 is feels leagues lighter and more nimble etc. The M2 is a really great car indeed many say it is actually the best M car you can buy. I'm enjoying driving it vs the 5 which for me felt a bit of a chore.
TX.
Zanderman said:
Appreciate you taking the time to comment! When the world is sorted I will go an test drive one I think. Do you go manual?
I wanted manual but all had been built by the time I caught on so had to take the DCT to get my spec. Shame but tbf it feels a really good box a bit like my old RS3 e.g. rapid changes certainly vs the 5 which was not slurry at all just not as good as the DCT.TX.
Edit - the manuals are so rare hardly any around for some reason!
Cyb3rDud3 said:
Here she is ?? Bought it through click and collect, never even driven one before. Doesn’t disappoint at all, on the contrary. Very happy with it. Still on my way back down to the beautiful south ??
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