Discussion
About to buy an OG 2017 M2. Pick it up at the end of the month. For the hard chargers among you I’m after a good fast road set up, I know from experience BMW sport suspension leaves a lot to be desired.
Decent compliance is important given some of my local roads are not exactly billiard smooth. Probably going with CL pads - standard pads WILL fade badly ( another BMW failing ).
I won’t be tracking it. As an ex racer I’m done with going around in circles and I’m lucky to be close to some great roads, relatively deserted.
Ohlins, PSS16 etc ? Any thoughts based on experience appreciated.
It’s been a while since I’ve posted in PH !
Decent compliance is important given some of my local roads are not exactly billiard smooth. Probably going with CL pads - standard pads WILL fade badly ( another BMW failing ).
I won’t be tracking it. As an ex racer I’m done with going around in circles and I’m lucky to be close to some great roads, relatively deserted.
Ohlins, PSS16 etc ? Any thoughts based on experience appreciated.
It’s been a while since I’ve posted in PH !
Hi, thanks for replying. I had cursory look at the BMW option, I’d like to know what your friend thinks of it. Is there any adjustment?
I will see how it is as standard, but given the shocks are basic B4’s and have a reputation of being set too stiff on this car, I’m not expecting miracles. The pads I’ve ordered as my route involves some big hills which are a real brake killer.
I will see how it is as standard, but given the shocks are basic B4’s and have a reputation of being set too stiff on this car, I’m not expecting miracles. The pads I’ve ordered as my route involves some big hills which are a real brake killer.
bumskins said:
I had the opportunity to try a standard 'OG' M2 along the road from Hawes to Ribblehead Viaduct and back. Despite hardly having any 'BIG' stops to concern the brakes on that stretch of road, the car had added another 1.5-2 inches of travel to the brake pedal before the return journey was complete. Of course there's no telling if this particular car had been owned by some tightwad who couldn't afford to maintain it properly, and as such the brakes or brake fluid were past their best, but it made me smile as it reminded me of an E36 M3 Evo and how BMW always liked to put crap brakes on M cars 
That was my experience with an m140 tbh. I’m hoping the M2 is a more enjoyable steer though that B48 can haul…nickfrog said:
Sorry can't help on suspension. My friend got the official BMW suspension on his which is a KW as this doesn't void the warranty, including extended.
It is fully adjustable so might be a solution for you.
I used DS1.11 pads for track use but I suspect the OE uprated pads that come as std on the M2 (they are GG rated from memory) are surprisingly difficult to cook on the open road (but perhaps you'll manage!). That BMW reputation is not justified anymore IME since they use those Brembo 4 pots.
You’ve answered my question regarding adjustability apologies.It is fully adjustable so might be a solution for you.
I used DS1.11 pads for track use but I suspect the OE uprated pads that come as std on the M2 (they are GG rated from memory) are surprisingly difficult to cook on the open road (but perhaps you'll manage!). That BMW reputation is not justified anymore IME since they use those Brembo 4 pots.
Picked up the M2 today, back up the M6 and up and over Hartside back home. Changeable conditions and nursing man flu so no heroics other than one or two dryish sections. The internet is a great tool for research into car related stuff and the drive pinpointed the main weakness of the car which seems to be fairly universal in terms of reviews.
On rippled tarmac the mismatched standard springs/dampers are exposed, bobbing would be my best description, reminds me of my old 964RS ie a handful on bumpy tarmac. Lots of good stuff too though, steering is much tighter and more positive than M Lite cars, feedback is way better all round too. Brakes sharp though some judder even in the wet after a few hard stops so pads will be changed. Plenty fast enough unless you like drag strips and sounds great - for a turbo motor.
Anyway will try those MSS springs and see if it copes better with the gnarly stuff.
On rippled tarmac the mismatched standard springs/dampers are exposed, bobbing would be my best description, reminds me of my old 964RS ie a handful on bumpy tarmac. Lots of good stuff too though, steering is much tighter and more positive than M Lite cars, feedback is way better all round too. Brakes sharp though some judder even in the wet after a few hard stops so pads will be changed. Plenty fast enough unless you like drag strips and sounds great - for a turbo motor.
Anyway will try those MSS springs and see if it copes better with the gnarly stuff.
Each to their own I guess. The standard pads ended up juddering badly after a few minutes into a moderately spirited drive on relatively empty roads that I know intimately. The suspension is a well known weakness with mismatched springs/dampers and that’s exactly how it feels.
Perhaps tone down the sanctimony or buy a Lexus and get off the forum as your post smacks of hypocrisy.
Perhaps tone down the sanctimony or buy a Lexus and get off the forum as your post smacks of hypocrisy.
Gassing Station | M Power | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff