RE: Behold the BMW M2 M Performance Parts

RE: Behold the BMW M2 M Performance Parts

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mattf93

1,273 posts

117 months

Thursday 27th October 2022
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Robertb said:
"Hey Alexa, what does tacky mean?"

....

"I found this picture of a BMW M2 M Performance Parts on the internet"



Surely anyone over 11 would feel embarrassed to be seen in public in that?
I’m guessing this is aimed at the Asian Market where they like this kind of stuff.
With the previous M2/M4 the m performance upgrades were subtle but looked good.
These are just wildly tasteless imo.
The only thing I like are the different wheels, but I’d want them in silver or gold, black has had its day imo

STiG911

1,210 posts

169 months

Thursday 27th October 2022
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Christ. I can't unsee that...

mattf93

1,273 posts

117 months

Thursday 27th October 2022
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Also the 90s and Max Power called, they want their designs back.

Maybe if they had two types of M Perf bits one similar to previous Gen where it enhances it… eg side noders, front splitter, different slightly more aggressive rear diffuser, different exhausts, carbon boot spoiler (more of a flick).

Then the full chav/max power monstrosity that this article is based on.
People would be more accepting then at least I’d think as there’s two options rather than a fugly duckling

Davey S2

13,098 posts

256 months

Thursday 27th October 2022
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I must be getting old. I'd feel a monumental tool driving around in that.

skylarking808

815 posts

88 months

Thursday 27th October 2022
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The rear screen spoiler looks suitably retro in conjunction with the boot wing.

Goes back to the 70's CSL's, the original E30 M3 and 1990's 3 series Schnitzer bodykits available from BMW.

cirks

2,476 posts

285 months

Thursday 27th October 2022
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mattf93 said:
Also the 90s and Max Power called, they want their designs back.

Maybe if they had two types of M Perf bits one similar to previous Gen where it enhances it… eg side noders, front splitter, different slightly more aggressive rear diffuser, different exhausts, carbon boot spoiler (more of a flick).

Then the full chav/max power monstrosity that this article is based on.
People would be more accepting then at least I’d think as there’s two options rather than a fugly duckling
Totally agree. I'd love to know whether the rear bumber stuff actually adds a significant aerodynamic benefit or whether it's just for continuity of (horrible) design?

shmikes

46 posts

228 months

Thursday 27th October 2022
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Just when you thought BMW couldn't make something any uglier they achieve the impossible lol.

All the council estate chavs will love it though, which is perfect for their target audience!

Hope it's more reliable than my friends 1 and 2 series, always breaking down and emptying their wallets.

TommyBuoy

1,269 posts

169 months

Thursday 27th October 2022
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Other than the decals, tow strap and spats I think it actually looks better the the standard m2.

Like the exhaust arrangement too. Bit different.

Not the best looking car by far, but at least it looks like it's meant to be a track car now. Still, bit much fo the road and not my cup of tea.

Somehow makes the jutting out square sections look like they are meant to be there at least...

Better than a 420d dressed up in m performance parts that's for sure and on a black car which would hide the weirdness of the square vent openings, reckon its not too bad.

cotswoldclio

52 posts

54 months

Thursday 27th October 2022
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Therefore, to be possess'd with double pomp,
To guard a title that was rich before,
To gild refined gold, to paint the lily,
To throw a perfume on the violet,
To smooth the ice, or add another hue
Unto the rainbow, or with taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish,
Is wasteful and ridiculous excess.

And 400 years later he still has a point.

VR6 Eug

645 posts

201 months

Thursday 27th October 2022
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Looks like it should be in a Transformers film.

sandysinclair

304 posts

209 months

Thursday 27th October 2022
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There isnt one single car in the Current BMW range that i wish to even remotely get close to buying, sad state of affairs really ,10 years ago i would have been prepared to buy any of the range from 1 series right through to the 7 . What on earth is going on . . . .

mrclav

1,335 posts

225 months

Thursday 27th October 2022
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sandysinclair said:
There isnt one single car in the Current BMW range that i wish to even remotely get close to buying, sad state of affairs really ,10 years ago i would have been prepared to buy any of the range from 1 series right through to the 7 . What on earth is going on . . . .
Oh I don't know... the M5 CS is pretty lovely - you'd have to be pretty stubborn to not like that.

pep87

2 posts

237 months

Thursday 27th October 2022
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Probably best wait to see it in the flesh, i don't like the tail pipes!!

Escort3500

11,954 posts

147 months

Thursday 27th October 2022
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Just when you thought they couldn’t make the standard model worse…

AA121

245 posts

200 months

cirks

2,476 posts

285 months

Friday 28th October 2022
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AA121 said:
The crazy paintwork/decals at least take the edge of the rear shape. looks better than the white but still yuck

sledge68

760 posts

199 months

Friday 28th October 2022
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jeepers that is horrendous

Car 54 where are you

78 posts

64 months

Saturday 29th October 2022
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How to make a grim design even worse.

Seato

16 posts

102 months

Sunday 30th October 2022
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1 7 5 0 Kilos for a 2 series coupe!!!!!!!!!!

It even looks heavy

okenemem

1,359 posts

196 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2022
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Adoddle said:
This is how I used to make my cars look on Need for Speed when I was 12...

I'm sure they'll make loads of money off it so I doubt they care about these comments, just like the M4!
LOL