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      11-11-2014, 09:59 PM   #23
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Bummer, possibly no CF roof.
Maybe; but it sounds like there may be a CF roof and extras...for a cost.
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Scott said that the rear on this render was surprisingly accurate. If I'm remembering that right.
No it's still missing the 1M vents at the back. The GT6 concept better shows it.

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The front bumper doesn't even have a proper M fascia. Look how the mouth opens... it should open out as it slopes down. The M sport like the M235i slants inward as it slopes down, so...
That is the M235i bumper... with the M Performance splitter. Laziest chop ever.
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The key question for me is what size rubber it will wear. For me, the key shortcoming of the M235i is the small contact patch vs. the car's weight. 255/275 front/rear would be a nice starting point.
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No it's still missing the 1M vents at the back. The GT6 concept better shows it.



That is the M235i bumper... with the M Performance splitter. Laziest chop ever.
I know, seriously. I can't believe people actually look at Top Gear for proper information

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The key question for me is what size rubber it will wear. For me, the key shortcoming of the M235i is the small contact patch vs. the car's weight. 255/275 front/rear would be a nice starting point.
I'm going to go ahead and guess that the M2 will wear the same shoes as the M3/4.
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I know, seriously. I can't believe people actually look at Top Gear for proper information



I'm going to go ahead and guess that the M2 will wear the same shoes as the M3/4.
Makes the most sense on the size of the wheels and tires, especially if most of the suspension and whatnot comes from the M3/4 - ala, 1M.

It would be nice if the M2 came with visually bespoked wheels, albeit the same overall size as the M3/4.
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Makes the most sense on the size of the wheels and tires, especially if most of the suspension and whatnot comes from the M3/4 - ala, 1M.

It would be nice if the M2 came with visually bespoked wheels, albeit the same overall size as the M3/4.
I actually love the way the 18s look on the M2. I wouldn't mind just maybe running a square setup.


I say that, but it's probably only a matter of time before I consider going aftermarket. Having said that though, BMW did a really good job with the weight of the wheels for once. It'll be hard to find something lighter without spending a ton of $
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Not unlikely that the M2 launch color will be within that color range:
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showp...&postcount=127
I still have hope for the M2, can't wait to see long beach blue in person.

It better not be a pick-your-favorite-shade-of-grey as many of bmw's current models are. I'm not a big fan of any of the current M3/4 colors, they're ok, but I feel there are older colors that are more interesting.
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I still have hope for the M2, can't wait to see long beach blue in person.

It better not be a pick-your-favorite-shade-of-grey as many of bmw's current models are. I'm not a big fan of any of the current M3/4 colors, they're ok, but I feel there are older colors that are more interesting.
I hope it comes in Sakhir Orange. For me it's hard to beat that color, especially with the black CF roof and black wheels.
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I hope it comes in Sakhir Orange. For me it's hard to beat that color, especially with the black CF roof and black wheels.
For me I would be wholeheartedly surprised if they dropped VO in favor of Sakhir Orange, but unsurprisingly, I might be a tad biased. To each his own mirite?



EDIT: Just noticed the person that made this picture spelled "you're" incorrectly
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You can hardly call this a proper render. Not sure what's everyone talking about, but maybe I'm missing something?

It's the basic m235i body with normal mperformance parts that got quad tips and flared arches.
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You can hardly call this a proper render. Not sure what's everyone talking about, but maybe I'm missing something?
It's the basic m235i body with normal mperformance parts that got quad tips and flared arches.
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Not unlikely that somewhere in a coffee room in Germany, M2 developers are having a good laugh and shaking their heads in disbelief.
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I actually love the way the 18s look on the M2. I wouldn't mind just maybe running a square setup.

I say that, but it's probably only a matter of time before I consider going aftermarket. Having said that though, BMW did a really good job with the weight of the wheels for once. It'll be hard to find something lighter without spending a ton of $
I could totally handle 18s, if the design of the wheel is good and there is a general lack of space between the edge of the tire and the physical edge of the wheel well.

My 235 definitely suffers from too large a gap there - so hopefully the suspension geometry and ride height are configured in a way that's great for handling AND the car's overall stance.
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I could totally handle 18s, if the design of the wheel is good and there is a general lack of space between the edge of the tire and the physical edge of the wheel well.

My 235 definitely suffers from too large a gap there - so hopefully the suspension geometry and ride height are configured in a way that's great for handling AND the car's overall stance.
Yea I don't see that happening. I think the best way to go would be a mild drop and some spacers. That seems like the standard thing to do on pretty much every BMW nowadays, along with black kidney grilles
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Yea I don't see that happening. I think the best way to go would be a mild drop and some spacers. That seems like the standard thing to do on pretty much every BMW nowadays, along with black kidney grilles
You're probably right - but there's hope - the 1M looked great to me, in stock form - albeit the wheels were 19s.
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You're probably right - but there's hope - the 1M looked great to me, in stock form - albeit the wheels were 19s.
Iirc: Pretty sure the 1M was lowered in the front compared to a stock 135i, that could happen again... that being said there's still a decent gap up front on a stock 1M.
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Iirc: Pretty sure the 1M was lowered in the front compared to a stock 135i, that could happen again... that being said there's still a decent gap up front on a stock 1M.
You would know better than me, since you have one.

I was just saying that there's potential there for BMW to "get it right" - and I am hoping that's the case.
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You can hardly call this a proper render. Not sure what's everyone talking about, but maybe I'm missing something?
It's the basic m235i body with normal mperformance parts that got quad tips and flared arches.
+1

Not unlikely that somewhere in a coffee room in Germany, M2 developers are having a good laugh and shaking their heads in disbelief.
No doubt about it! ;D
"Lolz, a M Performance M235i as a M2. They're pure passionate automobil journalists. :P"
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To be Powered by a detuned version of the S55 twin turbo same as the M4 after a nice tune this thing is gonna be a beast,
Its a nice render but I dont think that will be the final front fascia. Its basically a carry over M235i in that pic and the M cars are trapezoid.
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