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xDrive Conversion?
Is it possible?
Or at the very least, tuning the auto to do the 2nd gear launch like the G80/82? If they ever did release the xDrive as an option for the M2, could you swap a RWD auto to xDrive?
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aerobod I wonder how much the diff would cost? I’m sure labor would be near 2-3k?
Versus selling a car and paying tax again to buy a new car (in California). An xDrive M2 would be ideal but I wouldn’t want to wait 2-3 years for one at this point.
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It would become a car with no driveline warranty and quite difficult to sell due to its non standard modifications. Besides the diff, a lot of electronic and software mods, driveshafts, front suspension and other detail changes between the 2 models would be needed. More like $10 to $15K without labour unless you can find a crashed car for parts, further destroying resale value.
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Really??? That’s shocking. I don’t know much about the mechanical differences between the two cars so that’s the first time I’ve heard that.
Could BMW still release one if they modified it?
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Trust me it is not nessesary G87 has amazing grip It’s outstanding
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///M TOWN The 2nd gear launch control would be easy to tune with the ecu unlocked I assume? With that and a boost by gear for 1st/2nd it shouldn’t ever be an issue.
I’ve been very close to ordering an individual G80 xDrive. It’s just a phone call away at this point but I’m hesitating… I need to clear up time from work and test drive both before I make a decision but I’d much rather spend 66k on my M2 build and comfortably get my sunroof versus dropping 106k on my xDrive M3 build with the carbon roof/exterior pack. I find myself wanting more space in my OG M2 but the G80 is massive to the point where it might be too much for me. Time will tell…
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I’m 6.5 and there’s room for a helmet w/ the moonroof Not the same w/ my F87 it’s to tight
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///M TOWN I appreciate the feedback! Thank you.
I was thinking that would be the case after I heard the G87 was bigger than the E92 M3. The F87 did become too small for me as a daily after year 5-6, especially being a manual and considering I had a manual 135i for almost five years as well prior. I’d go for an alpine white build, moonroof, auto, with the tech options, minus the shadowline pack and 5G/heated steering wheel
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I had a 1er before my F87 I still miss her a grip
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Just buy an M4. Lol.
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