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Originally Posted by Beck
Yea annoying but that's how it's been for M Performance Parts such as brakes and suspension. There's no way to have them 'port installed'.
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I'm starting to think that an M2 might actually be cheaper than an M235 if you went pure performance - start with $45,000 base on the M235 then add:
LSD - a few grand for the part with a couple hours of labor install
M performance brakes - again over $1,000 plus install
M performance suspension - same again
Given that BMW requires factory authorized install on the performance parts for warranty purposes (I have an MPE on my e92 M3) and the dealerships around my home charge $180 per hour of labor, I bet adding suspension/brakes/LSD would add $6,000-$10,000 to the M235 and drive the price well over $50k.
I'd assume you could get an M2 for something close to that money (albeit in 2 years). The M2 would be a far better option - all factory installed parts with some additional benefits in more power, M-car resale value, asthetic enhancements (wider track with flared fenders, more agressive front end, quad exhaust tips, typically better wheel/tire combos, etc.).