Just yesterday: New M2 testing in California

crqflier · 01-10-2015, 10:54 PM

Not sure if that's an M2. Kinda doubt it without the quad exhaust. But to answer why LA, tons of mfg mule in SoCal. I'm in big bear a lot and I've seen BMW and several other mules up there over the years. They cruise hard (really hard - I chased 3 new 5ers a few years ago) up the hill then back down the back side into the desert. Heck of a test in the summer.

Mavus · 01-11-2015, 09:29 AM

They test reliability, durability, ride quality (various surfaces in different parts of the world and tires), handling etc. in various environmental conditions to mimic real world usage. Some tests can be performed in labs but the only way to get real world data is to drive until wheels fall off and record data. This way you monitor how the entire system is performing as well as individual components. This is called design verification and validation. In addition, the goal is to identify any major issues prior to releasing final configuration to mass market and try to avoid major recalls. Obviously, sometimes management and bean counters decide to rush a product to the market and cut corners. Most engineers don't approve that.

metrickid · 01-11-2015, 04:01 PM

Not an M2... The rear fender matches with the standard side skirt and on the M2 prototypes it is a couple of centimeters off.

W/// · 01-12-2015, 07:46 AM

We should really close this thread. It was a waste of time since the beginning

Devon K · 01-12-2015, 09:51 AM

Looking at the width of those front tires, there is no way this is a standard-issue 228, or even an M235i...

Adem1534 · 01-12-2015, 10:13 AM

Has everyone forgot about the 2 series that was caught testing equipment for the next z3 or whatever? Very possible they are using it again, perhaps not with a non lowered roofline, but still. Maybe the roofline is a tad lower. I can't tell.

hyperzulu · 01-12-2015, 12:27 PM

Surprise! The US based M2 will have a tuned N20

Reedomn · 01-12-2015, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

We should really close this thread. It was a waste of time since the beginning

This^^^

Das Johnson · 01-13-2015, 08:20 AM

Wait a sec now we should at least identify what kind of mule this is before we close the thread. If its not the M2 and we know the Z3 mule has different proportions, then what is it??

crqflier · 01-13-2015, 08:46 AM

Bored BH teenager pulling off the ultimate live forum troll in his 228?

W/// · 01-13-2015, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Das Johnson

Wait a sec now we should at least identify what kind of mule this is before we close the thread. If its not the M2 and we know the Z3 mule has different proportions, then what is it??

No M2 = no care as far as I'm concerned

twin fed · 01-13-2015, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by W///

No M2 = no care as far as I'm concerned

lol

BLU135i · 01-13-2015, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W///

Quote:

Originally Posted by Das Johnson

Wait a sec now we should at least identify what kind of mule this is before we close the thread. If its not the M2 and we know the Z3 mule has different proportions, then what is it??

No M2 = no care as far as I'm concerned

If no M2 move thread at least. I'm getting all excited for nothing.

Jackie Chiles · 01-13-2015, 11:30 PM

The size of the tires leads me to believe that the car is something special, and the rear fenders look wider than an M235i, to me at least.

allthatisntnow · 01-18-2015, 10:23 AM

It doesn't need to have quad exhaust to be an M2 mule. Those tips are just for show. Its all a single muffler/ single exhaust set up.

RocketJohn · 01-18-2015, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hyperzulu

Surprise! The US based M2 will have a tuned N20

Well that would provide weight savings with a nod back to the 2002turbo.

swagon · 01-18-2015, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hyperzulu

Surprise! The US based M2 will have a tuned N20

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01-10-2015, 10:54 PM	#23
crqflier Lieutenant 115 Rep 433 Posts Drives: '07 335i, '95 M3 (gone) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Not sure if that's an M2. Kinda doubt it without the quad exhaust. But to answer why LA, tons of mfg mule in SoCal. I'm in big bear a lot and I've seen BMW and several other mules up there over the years. They cruise hard (really hard - I chased 3 new 5ers a few years ago) up the hill then back down the back side into the desert. Heck of a test in the summer. __________________ '07 e90 335i - SG/Black/Alum \| 6 MT \| Sport \| Premium \| Nav \| CA Dinan Stage 2 Tune, Stage 1 Suspension \| BBS RS-GT
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Mavus Colonel 2026 Rep 2,669 Posts Drives: E90 335i, F80 zcp Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (9)	They test reliability, durability, ride quality (various surfaces in different parts of the world and tires), handling etc. in various environmental conditions to mimic real world usage. Some tests can be performed in labs but the only way to get real world data is to drive until wheels fall off and record data. This way you monitor how the entire system is performing as well as individual components. This is called design verification and validation. In addition, the goal is to identify any major issues prior to releasing final configuration to mass market and try to avoid major recalls. Obviously, sometimes management and bean counters decide to rush a product to the market and cut corners. Most engineers don't approve that.
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metrickid Dinosaur supervisor 3030 Rep 4,214 Posts Drives: E91 318d Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Autobahn iTrader: (0)	Not an M2... The rear fender matches with the standard side skirt and on the M2 prototypes it is a couple of centimeters off.
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Devon K Lieutenant 38 Rep 570 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Looking at the width of those front tires, there is no way this is a standard-issue 228, or even an M235i...
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Adem1534 Colonel 2241 Rep 2,370 Posts Drives: '16 M2 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Alex from the United States iTrader: (0)	Has everyone forgot about the 2 series that was caught testing equipment for the next z3 or whatever? Very possible they are using it again, perhaps not with a non lowered roofline, but still. Maybe the roofline is a tad lower. I can't tell.
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Das Johnson Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 217 Posts Drives: F10 535xi Join Date: May 2014 Location: Sheboygan, WI iTrader: (0)	Wait a sec now we should at least identify what kind of mule this is before we close the thread. If its not the M2 and we know the Z3 mule has different proportions, then what is it?? __________________ Family BMW History -> Grandfather: 35' 303 Saloon / 37' 328 Roadster / 48' 327 coupe' / 54' 502 Saloon Father: 93' M3 / 03' M5 / 11' 535xi Me: 11' 535xi /
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crqflier Lieutenant 115 Rep 433 Posts Drives: '07 335i, '95 M3 (gone) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Bored BH teenager pulling off the ultimate live forum troll in his 228? __________________ '07 e90 335i - SG/Black/Alum \| 6 MT \| Sport \| Premium \| Nav \| CA Dinan Stage 2 Tune, Stage 1 Suspension \| BBS RS-GT
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Jackie Chiles Captain 1000 Rep 906 Posts Drives: M4CX Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Upstate iTrader: (0)	The size of the tires leads me to believe that the car is something special, and the rear fenders look wider than an M235i, to me at least.
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allthatisntnow Lieutenant 377 Rep 596 Posts Drives: BMW M2C, 991 C2 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	It doesn't need to have quad exhaust to be an M2 mule. Those tips are just for show. Its all a single muffler/ single exhaust set up.
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