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Originally Posted by 4Hockey4
Maybe the newer ones, but if you pull the 2016 235i (or 228) there are rigid cross metal beams where M2 has neither. (beams but they are flat medal crossed, every 235i I looked at had)
https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1386255
Those cross beams are attached to the metal hood, and under extreme heat will warp and pull down and create a small indentation in the hood.
The BMW service rep showed me a 2017 M2 vs my 2016 235i. Maybe its changed since 2017, but even the parts (see above thread) are different.
I'll try and post pics later of both at the dealer when I get home.
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BMW N55 M2's have the same exact hood including the glued on frame supports in the middle underside of the hood. They have have the same predrilled holes. See this photo of the underside of a N55 M2 hood, nothing is different compared to a normal 2 Series:
https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1&postcount=68
Also, a simple search of realOEM shows that all 2 series cars, except for the M2 Competition, use the same hood:
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/par...&q=41007373899
There are no concerns with warpage. I live in an area that routinely sees 90-105 degree summers. I haven't have any issues and why should I? It's the same hood as the N55 M2
The M2 Competition has the same glued on underside frame, but there is a slight change in the very back of the frame to clear the water/air top mount intercooler/intake manifold.