My new HS M2C and stable mates

KevinM · 07-07-2019, 01:26 PM

I'm really enjoying the car...600 miles to go until break in!

jayvee619 · 07-07-2019, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinM

I'm really enjoying the car...600 miles to go until break in!

Congrats!

vladberca · 07-07-2019, 02:28 PM

M2 looks as large as the E39 M5 🤔

bobert · 07-07-2019, 02:43 PM

Love the ///M lineup, love the house, love the AZ yard w/no grass coverage to maintain - looks great all around! Thanks for sharing.

Thescout13 · 07-07-2019, 05:32 PM

Nice!

white2abbit · 07-07-2019, 06:26 PM

Congrats! I'll be curious to know how it feels compared to the Z4M Coupe once you've done the break-in service. I have 1,600km to go myself!

KevinM · 07-08-2019, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by vladberca

M2 looks as large as the E39 M5 🤔

Well, my previous F80 M3 was about the same size as my E39. The M2C is about a foot shorter, almost most exact length of the E46 M3.

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Originally Posted by white2abbit

Congrats! I'll be curious to know how it feels compared to the Z4M Coupe once you've done the break-in service. I have 1,600km to go myself!

Will do. I've had an F80 for 3 years, so I know what the S55 can do. The Z4M coupe and M2C are such different cars, but I can sense the shared DNA.

chris719 · 07-08-2019, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinM

Well, my previous F80 M3 was about the same size as my E39. The M2C is about a foot shorter, almost most exact length of the E46 M3.

Will do. I've had an F80 for 3 years, so I know what the S55 can do. The Z4M coupe and M2C are such different cars, but I can sense the shared DNA.

I might have asked you in another thread but how does the gearbox compare between the two? My Z4M had some issues getting into 2nd when it wasn’t having a good day.

Looking at an M2C and trying to figure out if it’s what I want, or am I really wanting a Cayman.

RocketBoots · 07-08-2019, 10:21 AM

Some thoroughbreds in that stable! Nice!

IND-Distribution · 07-08-2019, 12:40 PM

Great taste in cars! Congratulations!

JG_Coupe88 · 07-08-2019, 01:24 PM

Great transmission choice and great stablemates 😉! Enjoy!

dmboone25 · 07-08-2019, 01:51 PM

What a garage.

Love the new addition, and especially in HS.

CosmosMpower · 07-08-2019, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vladberca

M2 looks as large as the E39 M5 🤔

It's just the angle. E39 M5 is about the same size as F8x which is noticeably longer/bigger than M2. I have a M2C/F80 M3 in my garage side by side.

PARTS@STBMW · 07-08-2019, 02:16 PM

What a driveway!

KevinM · 07-08-2019, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chris719

I might have asked you in another thread but how does the gearbox compare between the two? My Z4M had some issues getting into 2nd when it wasn’t having a good day.

Looking at an M2C and trying to figure out if it’s what I want, or am I really wanting a Cayman.

The gearbox is MUCH smoother in the M2C (and was on my F80) then in the Z4M. I don't have an issue with 2nd not going in but the 1-2 shift is quite notchy in the in the Z4M (mitigated somewhat by a weighted ZHP knob and CDV delete).

Can't go wrong with a Cayman but the relative lack of low end grunt compared to the M2C and no back seats sealed the deal for me given it is my DD.

Picoschu · 07-08-2019, 02:38 PM

Nice. I recognized that house and once I saw the E39 I knew you were the Kevin from the M5Boards. Congratulations on the new ride. This was European delivery correct?

dmboone25 · 07-08-2019, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinM

The gearbox is MUCH smoother in the M2C (and was on my F80) then in the Z4M. I don't have an issue with 2nd not going in but the 1-2 shift is quite notchy in the in the Z4M (mitigated somewhat by a weighted ZHP knob and CDV delete).

Can't go wrong with a Cayman but the relative lack of low end grunt compared to the M2C and no back seats sealed the deal for me given it is my DD.

Totally agree about the 1 --> 2 in the Z4M...always drove me a little crazy in my dad's car.

chris719 · 07-08-2019, 05:18 PM

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Totally agree about the 1 --> 2 in the Z4M...always drove me a little crazy in my dad's car.

Mine was only good on a hot day after warm-up. I could have lived with the notch / delay into 2nd if it didn't do that weird grind thing where it never went into the gate for me occasionally. I probably should have pushed for a replacement transmission.

Altra · 07-08-2019, 05:51 PM

What a wonderful stable, filled with wonderful thoroughbreds!

KevinM · 07-08-2019, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Picoschu

Nice. I recognized that house and once I saw the E39 I knew you were the Kevin from the M5Boards. Congratulations on the new ride. This was European delivery correct?

Thanks! Actually, I did European delivery for my previous DD, a F80 M3 ZCP in 2016. It was a great experience. I couldn't get ED to align with when I wanted the car this time.

mike@x-ph.com · 07-09-2019, 12:47 AM

Congrats

csbear · 07-09-2019, 09:58 PM

Love the driveway!

Moving here to the Mojave, I really appreciate shots like that. Oh yeah, the cars are great as well. True BMW fan with that stable!

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