【Modification Combat】Lightweight is the goal of modification (Part 2)BMW F87N M2 C manual typesetting

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Substantial lightweight modification

Competitive chassis for road use

In addition to slightly strengthening the power, the focus of this car's modification is mainly on the lightweight of the exterior panels and the strengthening of the competitive chassis. First of all, in the appearance part, the car owner chooses the M-Performance or CS carbon fiber kit launched by the original factory. The former item includes a carbon fiber roof, carbon fiber front fender, carbon fiber rear compartment cover, etc., and the latter includes a carbon fiber open-hole engine. It is hoped that the weight of the car can be further reduced through the replacement of the above-mentioned carbon fiber sheet parts.

During the interview, the author also carefully observed the BMW CS carbon fiber open-hole hood. From the outside, it is not much different from the aluminum alloy hood, but from the inside, there is a big difference. The double-layer real carbon fiber texture, Compared with the modified products I have come into contact with in the past, there is a big difference in texture, flatness, tightness and weight, etc. The BMW CS carbon fiber hood is really beautiful, and the configuration of the internal and external carbon fiber lines is also different. There are more raised lines on the inner layer, and it is not completely flat. It seems that it should be designed to strengthen rigidity. In addition, CS Racing's lightweight door panel refitting, in addition to reducing the weight of the door, the way to open the door after getting out of the car must be pulled with a good-quality pull ring to open the door. The unique RECARO Pole Position double front bucket racing seats make the process of getting off the car full of a sense of ritual of driving a competitive racing car.

The modification of the chassis part is not sloppy. The owner first chooses the Clubsport 3-Way road-use competitive shock absorber launched by KW in Germany to lay a good foundation for the chassis, and then replaces it with a DINAN aluminum alloy rear multi-link system, combined with a DINAN front tripod The aluminum alloy fisheye bushing makes the response of the suspension system more rapid and direct, and it is closer to the level of a racing car. As for the rim part, BMW M-Performance 763M single-piece forged lightweight rim is selected, and the braking system inside the rim also uses the high-end BMW Carbon Ceramic Brake ceramic carbon fiber braking system to completely reduce the unsprung weight.

Although the author has been in contact with this M2 C for a short time, it can be seen that the owner has put a lot of effort into remodeling this car. Many kits are not special from the outside, but they are all high-end kits that are not flashy. It is a product that can really improve vehicle performance. Through a complete and series of transformations, this M2 C can still show its unique value and style even in the face of the launch of the new M2.

Modification schedule

■BMW M-Performance carbon fiber roof ■BMW M-Performance carbon fiber fenders ■BMW M-Performance carbon fiber tonneau cover ■BMW CS-Racing lightweight door panels ■BMW CS carbon fiber hood ■BMW CS carbon fiber midship RECARO Pole Position heavy GTS Style dual front seat racing seats KW Clubsport 3-Way road racing shock absorber DINAN aluminum alloy rear multi-link system DINAN front triangle aluminum alloy fisheye bushing BMW Carbon Ceramic Brake ceramic carbon fiber brake system BMW M-Performance 763M lightweight wheels ■American BPM Sport Stage 1 power program ■DINAN Cold Air Intake carbon fiber intake system ■BMW M-Performance nickel alloy exhaust pipe tail section.

The all-new BMW M2 will be launched in Taiwan in the second quarter of 2023

BMW M officially released the major facelift M2 model code-named G87 a few days ago. It maintains the rear-drive setting. Under the in-line six-cylinder turbocharged engine equipped with the same S58B30 as the M3/M4, the maximum horsepower reaches 460hp, which is higher than the previous generation. The 410hp of the M2 Competition is 50hp more. In addition to the 6-speed manual transmission, the gearbox configuration is also equipped with an 8-speed automatic manual transmission for the first time, instead of the 7-speed M DCT dual-clutch automatic transmission of the previous generation.

From the perspective of the front of the car, the facelifted M2 does not adopt the oversized upright kidney water tank shield of the M3/M4, but maintains a horizontally extended design. The center of the kidneys is distinguished by a straight line of the same color as the body, and the front bumper adopts a square central air intake. The dam and air dams on both sides, together with a wider body design and blackened headlights, bring a more domineering visual effect. At the rear of the car, the duck tail configuration can be seen on the luggage compartment, with the obvious rear wheel arches and turtle lines, and the three-dimensional shape of the upright reflectors on both sides of the rear bumper, so that the shape of the front and rear of the car has an obvious and easily recognizable perverse design. As for the new second-generation M2, BMW's general agent Pande announced that it will be officially launched in Taiwan in the second quarter of 2023. At present, only automatic transmission models will be introduced, and pre-sales will be opened at a price of 3.69 million yuan.

【Modification Combat】Lightweight is the goal of transformation (Part 1) BMW F87N M2 C manual typesetting