M2 Competition

[domino_z]

Originally Posted by Prodigy.

I agree, i'm liking the subtle changes a lot but my current M2 with the N55 combined with a Remus system sounds incredible, how a car sounds plays a big part in the driving experience for me, saying that i don't overly dislike the sound of the S55 and will be keen to hear how this M2 sounds and if they've tweaked the sound at all over the current M3/M4 Comp.

The N55 has that traditional inline 6 bmw noise.

My last M product was an e46 m3 over a decade ago, and the S54 had an intoxicating unique raspy note to it and revving it right out was a joy.

The S55, with my MPE, to me has a bit of both the N55 growl and S54 rasp at higher rpm, but not the best aspects of either.

I've said it before, MPE + ZCP (+ my eventuri intake) is about as good and characterful as the S55 is ever going to sound - removing the cats, especially in the downpipe, makes them sound like an absolute wheezy mess. In isolation it's actually not as bad as i make it out, and had i of come from any other engine it probably wouldn't bother me

I'm fortunate (or maybe unfortunate when comparing S55) in also sharing my daily duties with a v8 f-type, and that engine and exhaust is just all theatre

I'll assume a lot of existing M2 owners will gripe over the noise, but end of the day still make the trade for the fact bmw have put an actual M motor in it and the much greater tuning potential that comes with it

[Aapparition90]

I agree with you that in terms of Quality zcp and mpe mid high rpm is just about the benchmark but products like remus Fi add mostly quantity of sound and not much in terms of quality. Downpipes are more of the same as they just add more volume.

If you want a change sell your mpe and buy a aamidpipe with remus axleback.The setup kind of detracts from how the m3 should sound but maybe thats a good thing ?

[WAY]

Have you guys heard the M2C sound? I didn’t mind it as much as my M3!

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1487664

[Aapparition90]

Thanks thats Just what i was looking for !

[domino_z]

Originally Posted by WAY

Have you guys heard the M2C sound? I didn’t mind it as much as my M3!

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1487664

sounds no different to a stock zcp, maybe a touch less raspy but that could be the microphone

it's the engine itself and turbo config that is producing the odd soundtrack, if it was just an exhaust issue, the aftermarket would have sorted that by now

you can have some fun with the wastegate brap jumping off throttle, spool with an intake and zcp burble in hills, but under wot it just lacks the M character of old

[WAY]

Yeah Alpine said the same thing to me when he heard it. I’ve never owned a F80 ZCP hence my ignorance

[domino_z]

Originally Posted by WAY

Yeah Alpine said the same thing to me when he heard it. I've never owned a F80 ZCP hence my ignorance

[Aapparition90]

Didnt want to dampen the enthusiasm but does not sound all that great.M2 already sounds and drives great so the cp will need to be special else where.
Heres my m3 starting up with a simple remus catback and cs software.

[domino_z]

I can't see any reason why m2 would sound any different with same motor

This vid I made is pretty good sound capture

[Aapparition90]

I was talking about the m2 cp not sounding all that great dom obviously not your beast hehe. I will wait and see on the m2 cp but havent ruled out just keeping the m3 and adding a used 981 cayman or a m2 to the garage for car porn.

[domino_z]

N55 M2's will be a bargain on used market - would make for a great tuning platform to build a hill rat out of

[domino_z]

anyone with a dealer mate got a figure on the pricing yet

[Arrow29]

Originally Posted by domino_z

anyone with a dealer mate got a figure on the pricing yet

I'm very curious about this too. Given it seems like this will be the only model on sale going forwards with the N55 no longer meeting emission regulations, it could very well be priced similarly to the current M2. With the M3 pure going for $119k DA pre negotiations, it's a good time to be shopping for a M car!

[drgmt]

It's going to be around 5k more than the outgoing model according to a bmw genius I spoke to

[Prodigy.]

I was told around 130k, this was before the latest pics and specs were released though so I'd be very surprised if it's priced this high tbh, apart from the engine the changes aren't big enough to warrant a huge increase.

[Aapparition90]

110 is my guess
We will know soon enough

[boostED82]

Random (slightly) non-related question time - I like the 'Competition' trunk badge which sits directly underneath the M2. Anyone know where to get this (even if copy) as I want one to place underneath my M3 trunk badge... ;p (no really, I do!)

[Aapparition90]

once the m2 starts hitting the streets i am sure you can order it off IND or something.

[drgmt]

Originally Posted by domino_z

I can't see any reason why m2 would sound any different with same motor

This vid I made is pretty good sound capture

It's detuned and subject to new emissions restrictions so it may well sound much worse than our cars - if that is even possible

[mynameisplayer]

I have a FirstChoice with an underground car park - My F80 CP or Mrs F15 50i - best sounds ever! I want to book in the staff to go in and have a rev with no customers. I now know what tunnels are about!

[HiFi]

Originally Posted by domino_z

anyone with a dealer mate got a figure on the pricing yet

got a decent dealer that i bought through who has given me an approx RRP of about 115k on the road.

[EB89]

Originally Posted by domino_z

good base spec car to replace existing m2, but you can tell they've left room for an m2 gts - low spec s55, no cf roof, no comp seats, no M hood etc

It has a carbon roof, at least it’s an option, search for M2 competition m performance and you will see all the parts, it’s got a CF roof