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This 2024 BMW M2 was ordered and then the buyer backed out on delivery after waiting for some time, happened on the morning of the day I was looking for an M2.....we test drove a pre-owned manual transmission M2 first at another dealer, and then this ZF auto M2 that was purchased from United BMW Gwinnett (aka BMW of Gwinnett Place). We felt the ZF auto was a better pair with the S58 motor.
After reading this thread and others on oil cooler vulnerability, I ordered the Mishimoto Skid Plate to proactively address: Installation Instructions, Warranty, additional forum threads HERE and HERE.
As recommended by others, I would also recommend picking up some spare plastic grommets (P/N 7147306224) as they strip EASY, the torque spec must be in the LOW single digits for these.
Front Radiator protection is the next vulnerability as seen HERE and HERE. Since my car is an auto and has the transmission cooler mounted in front of the radiator and does not come from the factory with any protection, I ordered BMW OE STONE CHIP GUARD BOTTOM P/N 17119882366 from ECS Tuning to see if the part will fit the M2 with auto.....as is or with a little modification. The side and upper stone guards did come installed from the factory.
Xpel Ultimate Plus Paint Protection Film (VIDEO) on the bumper/front fenders/mirrors/door handles/roof installed at Sun&Shield Automotive Films, my go-to guys for paint protection.
Purchased interior protection from GetBMWParts.com:
Purchased Dynamic Friction DFC 5000 Front Brake Pads (P/N 1551-2478-00) and Rear Brake Pads (P/N 1553-1850-00) from and recommended by BimmerWorld.
Oil Analysis performed by
Blackstone Laboratories, DIY Services recorded on Carfax and
Oil Changed at x miles- OEM BMW xxxx
BMW M2 Documents/Files/Links:
BMW M2 (G87) Owners Manual- Navigation, Entertainment and Communication
BMW Service and Warranty Books
The All NEW BMW M2 (G87) Technical Specifications
The All NEW BMW M2 (G87) Highlights
The All NEW BMW M2 (G87) Long Version
The All NEW BMW M2 (G87) Short Version
BMW M2 (G87) Reviews and Articles:
MotorTrend- 2023 BMW M2 vs. Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0: Do We Really Have to Choose?
MotorTrend- 2023 BMW M2 First Look: M3 Power Without the Weird M3 Looks
MotorTrend- 2023 BMW M2 Manual First Test: Now *This* Is an Ultimate Driving Machine
MotorTrend- 2023 BMW M2 First Test: We Knew It Would Be Good ... But *This* Good?
MotorTrend- Less Is Actually More When It Comes to Driving the 2023 BMW M2
MotorTrend- Will the 2023 BMW M2 Be the Last Gas-Only M Car?
MotorTrend- 2023 BMW M2 COTY Review: So Nice, It Competed Twice
Car&Driver- 2023 BMW M2 Promises to Be a Hoot with Wider Hips and 453 HP
Car&Driver- 2023 BMW M2 Tested: Strong Medicine
Road&Track- 2023 BMW M2 Is Once Again Better Than the M4
Road&Track- The BMW M2 Is a Throwback That Only Throws So Far
EVO- New BMW M2 2023 review an M4 with even more attitude
TopGear- BMW M2 long-term review: Report 1, Report 2, Report 3, Report 4,
Grassroots Motorsports- 2023 BMW M2 new car reviews
autoblog- 9 thoughts about the manual 2023 BMW M2
BMWBLOG- 2023 BMW M2 Review: The End of the Line, For Better or Worse
BMWBLOG- 2023 BMW M2 Manual vs Automatic Showdown: Drive Review
Motor1- 2023 BMW M2 First Drive Review, Too Much Or Just Right
Motor1- 2023 BMW M2 Review Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weenie Monster
AutoCar- BMW M2 Coupe manual review
Check Engine- 1,000 HP BMW S58 ENGINE
Hagerty- 2023 BMW M2 Review: Driver's choice
Machines With Souls- THE BMW G87 M2 IS ALL GROWN UP
Machines With Souls- THE BMW G87 M2 VS THE G80 M3
Machines With Souls- THE BMW G87 M2 VS THE G80 M3
Machines With Souls- THE BMW G87 M2 VS THE G80 M3
SuperVeloce- The 2025 BMW M2 Facelift Unveiled: More Than Just a Pretty Face
BimmerFile- The BMW M2 Manual, Can It Live Up To Its Heritage?
PistonHeads- 2023 BMW M2 Review
WhichCar- Should you buy a 2023 BMW M2? New G87 vs OG F87 battle
CarExpert- In pictures: The 2023 (G87) BMW M2 vs 2022 (F87) BMW M2 Competition
BMW Video:
*High Speed Connection Recommended*
Doug DeMuro- Here's Why the New 2023 BMW M2 Is Better Than You Think
CAR magazine- BMW M2 First Drive Review | Almost the same weight as an M4?! (4K)
CarBuzz- 2023 BMW M2 First Drive Review: Is This The BEST M Car?
Throttle House- 2023 BMW M2 Review // 2 Fat 2 Be Furious
BMWBLOG- 2023 BMW M2 - Questions & Answers from BMW M
BMWBLOG- We Drove The New BMW M2 vs M2 CS vs M3 vs 1M
BMWBLOG- 2024 BMW M2 Manual vs M2 Automatic Review
Downshift- 2023 BMW M2: 27 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
TheStraightPipes- A BETTER M4? 2023 BMW M2 Review
Joe Achilles- 1st Drive New BMW M2 Review 0-60 & 1/4 Mile G87 | 4k
MotoManTV- 2023 BMW M2 (G87): Don't complain that it's bigger!
BMW M2 DIY Guides/Installation Instructions:
M2 (G87)- M Performance Carbon Exterior Components Retrofit Kit Installation Instructions
M2 (G87)- M Performance Suspension Retrofit Kit Installation Instructions
M2 (G87)- Remove and Replace Front Coil Springs
M2 (G87)- Suspension (Front) Torque Specifications
M2 (G87)- Remove and Replace Rear Coil Springs
M2 (G87)- Suspension (Rear) Torque Specifications
Tuxon Speed- The G87 M2 Sound System Is HORRIBLE, Let's Fix It With Bavsound (Coding Bowers and Wilkins sound profiles is a MUST!)
BimmerPost G87 Forum- Hardwire Radar Detector
BimmerPost G20 Forum- Hardwire Radar Detector
BimmerPost G87 Forum- Hardwire Radar Detector at Fusebox
SY Diagnostics- The Ultimate Guide: DIY Battery Replacement for BMW M2
BMW M2 TSBs/SIBs:
SERVICE ACTION: REAR WINDSHIELD BRAKE LIGHT- B51 05 23 [SI] April 2023
BMW M2 Forums/Links:
I always wanted an E30 M3 as a poor high school/college student and this G87 M2 reminds me of that car visually.
Dealer Ad HERE, Dealer Brochure HERE, Window Sticker HERE.
The first test was to see if it could withstand UPS shipping to my house, but once unpackaged it was straight and intact with all hardware....
Their window tint partners across the street were able to work me in the same day, Precision Auto Styling using Llumar IRX Ceramic Tint.
- All Weather Floor Mats, Front Set (P/N 51-47-2-473-238)
- All Weather Floor Mats, Rear Set (P/N 51-47-5-A1F-0D2)
- All Weather Trunk/Cargo Mat (P/N 51-47-5-A3E-593)
Forum thread HERE.
DFC Promotional Video HERE. Some great DIY brake pad R&R videos: Front Brake Pad DIY G8X and Rear Brake Pad DIY G8x
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