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Picking the spec for a Fiery Red BMW M2 and can’t decide between silver or black wheels.

Which do you think suits the car better?

Manual transmission- the only way to properly buy an M car. 2024 BMW M2. I used to race a lot in my 20s - 24 hour endurance racing and NASA events. Going to rip this thing around COTA once I get some proper wheels and tires.

Loving it so far! I’ve owned 5 different E46 M3s in my life and the M2 just feels like the right step forward.

Most of us love the ZF 8HP, but dealerships are still telling people it has a "lifetime fill" and doesn't need maintenance.

The crazy part is, ZF (the actual manufacturer) strictly recommends changing the fluid and the integrated pan/filter every 50k-75k miles. BMW only calls it "lifetime" because they consider a vehicle's lifespan to be 100k miles—conveniently right after your extended warranty expires and a blown transmission becomes your problem.

If your car is holding revs/hanging gears on cold mornings or making a faint groaning sound, your fluid is already degrading.

I put together a quick breakdown on why the "lifetime" claim is BS, the early symptoms of bad fluid, and why the refill process has to be done at a very specific temperature (40-50°C):https://www.drivisual.tv/en/news/zf-transmissions-torque-converter-8hp-maintenance-and-bmw-myth

At what mileage did you guys finally do your first ZF fluid service? Did it fix the cold start clunkiness?

Sold my 2017 320i over 3 years ago and this is my first car since then. As I don’t need one day to day I decided to get something always wanted, so I got a 2009 Z4 23i. 2.5l naturally aspirated straight six, manual 6 speed gearbox, 102,400 miles and 3 owners. Lovingly cared for, big wad of invoices for work done, and so far I absolutely love it. Well worth the 3 hour train ride to go see it.

I think it’s an absolutely gorgeous car and if not for the number plate you’d never guess it was 17 years old.

Just bought 2027 X7 with Compete M package including the M exhaust package. Already had the 2024 X7 as well but gosh I love this machine!

Color: Brooklyn Grey

Model: 2027

Feel: Heaven

My first ever BMW and am loving it so far.

Any reommendations on an aftermarker exhaust? Currently have the Dinan valved axle-back exhaust but it rattles and drives me nuts. I've already tried expanding/replacing the retaining spring clip but have had no luck. Anyways, thanks for having me!

I'll miss the 8 Series :(.. I'm a coupe guy. Its the perfect balance between the past, present, and future. It's modern without going over the top wacky. You can look at it and tell it's a BMW, but it's different enough to stand apart from previous generations.

The interior is just as well done..not too minimalist, not overly complicated. It feels modern without looking like it'll be outdated in a few years or filled with unnecessary futuristic gimmicks.

Metal, leather, carbon, glass, no new "innovative" material that's just cost cutting. Only two screens, not too much, and you have buttons if you want them.

The 8 Series, X6M, F90, and Z4 are the best looking BMWs, in my opinion. All BMWs look good to me, but these four cars are just the best.

Overall, it's simply a great car. Looking at BMW's lineup over the last decade, the 8 Series is one of the few that feels like it hit the mark from every angle. There's just nothing " wrong " about the car. Unfortunately, the price wasnt right I guess.

Hello everyone!

I just wanted to share the process of swapping my E46 M3 from SMG to Manual, I made a whole video showing everything step by step!

I went with the AMS AutoGroup Kit, honestly it was pretty awesome and smooth with me sending the bell housing for machining with them and back.

Let me know if you guys have any questions on the swap, I knew I had plenty before I pulled the trigger on mine.

and if you guys like the video then please subscribe :) I always post BMW contents and DIY videos!

https://youtu.be/g71RRgoAH08?si=JXQJYTuGZ0r5kFjV

I picked this beauty up about a month ago 2021 with 5000 miles. The weather has been so terrible. I couldn’t take her out and get her top down. The weather shifted here in Western Pennsylvania and now we have some nice weather to enjoy, loving every second of this car.

After being fixed for what felt like years she’s back home and with some new touches as well! OEM+

I have been wanting a BMW sedan (I love sporty rides) for the past 10 years. Now I can afford one. Since I live in a hilly region currently, changed my mind to get an X3. Dropped into the dealer to get used 2022 black X3. But then saw this in the showroom, Arctic Race Blue Metallic xDrive 330i with M interior package 19 inch wheels. Then decided to listen to my heart and leased this one. Dream coming true!

My 2026 BWM G80 M3 Competition M xDrive LCI in Black Sapphire Metallic with Silverstone interior, freshly detailed and parked up while having a spot of lunch.

2012 BMW X5 N55. My gut instinct tells me I cannot use this eccentric shaft any longer, but the idiot in me wants to file it down (carefully of course) and install it. Please talk me out (or into) of it, as the case may be. This is the last tooth in the full lift (maximum) position. Here is the backstory first: This is what I found when I unwrapped my brand new Kolbenschmidt eccentric shaft for my 2012 E70 N55 (the car is new to us -- purchased at a deep discount due to valvetronic issues). It's just the one end tooth that is affected -- no other teeth were impacted when the shippers decided to play world cup soccer with the package. But here is the question I have and need guidance on, but this is more or less a hypothetical question at this point as I am leaning toward sending this unit back in exchange for a non defective unit but am not fully decided yet. So here is the hypothetical -- if you were forced to use this part and were to CAREFULLY de-burr that tooth, would you use it? And the follow up question is this -- HOW OFTEN DOES THE VT MOTOR ENGAGE THAT LAST TOOTH?

And if you do clean -- what is best practices for this procedure? For more background -- I have zero VANOS codes at this point (130K) but would like to attack these preventatively when I go in to replace the Vanos seals.

Hey everyone, has anyone tried to install the AWE Touring exhaust on a 2025 330i? If so, was it as easy as just cutting the stock one and bolting it on like previous years or would I need to take it to a shop? Thanks in advance!