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I understand what you’re getting at, but there’s no concrete proof that the failure rate of S65 bearings is any worse than the S55 crank hub issue—it’s all speculation and hearsay at this point. The primary reason is simply that the S55 is a newer engine (by 8 years). I’ve owned several of the...

Oh really? I only talk about my car in every thread? You’re delusional. Take a second to actually listen to yourself. I honestly have no idea how anyone here puts up with you. You’re clearly drowning in hate and unresolved insecurities—whether it’s about Toyotas or cars in general. Just because...

Nah, you’re just a hater, probably in his teens by the sound of it. It’s not the first time you’ve spewed your toxic nonsense, and I’m sure it won’t be the last. Maybe if you grew a spine and moved abroad, you could finally own the cars you have a crush on instead of whining from the comfort of...

Yeah, I guess it depends on the configuration and options. The F87 M2C is quoted at 3,640 lbs with the DCT and around 3,600 lbs without it. The FL5’s weight typically comes in at 3,188 lbs, so that’s a little over a 400 lb difference. As you mentioned, it’s not as much as the GR Yaris, but still...

Yeah, I get it. My ‘night and day’ comment was really about the acceleration differences between the two. Like you mentioned, the M2C was simply too fast for my taste, which meant I could almost never enjoy it anywhere near its limit on the street. As for the weight difference, that’s where it...

I agree that the BMW shifting experience can be dramatically improved with an aftermarket shifter. Over the years, I’ve used quite a few in my older M cars, as it was really the only way to resolve the inherently sloppy shifting feel. These cars were quite engaging and fun to drive, but the...

I mostly agree with what you said, but S65 rod bearing failures aren’t necessarily more common than crank hub failures on the S55. How many S65 or S54 engines have you personally seen fail from rod bearings in the last two decades? Between my colleagues and me (with at least a dozen of those...

You’re making the S55 sound like it’s bulletproof, which couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s far from it. Crank hub failures, charge cooler issues, and gasket leaks are well-known problems. Let’s not forget cracked brake pistons, diff leaks, faulty sensors, and the infamous radiator, water...

First of all, if you think someone’s personal experience with a car is “useless,” you’re missing the entire point of these discussions. Just because you don’t like what someone says doesn’t invalidate it. Not every car fits everyone’s taste, and the F87 M2C is the perfect example of that. If...

This. SRF is a game-changer, arguably the best brake fluid upgrade you can get for the price.

I had the last of the 2021 M2 Competition and hated every minute of it. The relationship lasted all of 6 months. That’s saying something because I typically keep cars for ages. The shifter was as sloppy and awful as my previous M cars like the E46 M3 and E36 M3. What drives me nuts about BMW is...

In some respects, this can be considered normal if it only happens occasionally. I've experienced this with my previous BMW M3s, even when they were brand new. I would simply disengage and re-engage the clutch, which always resolved the issue. It was sporadic, and over time, I got so used to it...

I really hope the Type R LE keeps the rear seats intact. Removing them would defeat the purpose of it being a 4-door car. Honestly, I think it’s a misguided choice. It reminds me of the GR Corolla Morizo, which IMO is an absurd concept. If you’re going to remove the back seats, just make a...

Pretty much the best oil brand in existence atm.

The "you're shifting wrong" comments need to stop. Good Lord! I've owned nearly a dozen manual transmission cars over the past 25 years, including a '91 Honda Accord, and I've never experienced gear grinding during shifts in any of them. So, if experienced drivers who have been driving manuals...

This is why I stopped applying PPF on my cars. The paint quality has become so poor and thin nowadays that if you need to remove the PPF after a few years, it almost certainly peels the paint off in some places. You might as well skip the PPF, accept the paint chips, and respray every few years...

On most cars with a divorced suspension setup, switching to a true coilover rear setup typically requires reinforcing the shock tower. This reinforcement goes beyond just heavy-duty plates; it usually involves actual shock tower welding, often as part of a larger cage piping setup, like this:

The real Ohlins. Beautiful. Ordinary suspension systems simply cannot compare to remote canisters. Night and day difference. If you know, you know. First proper FL5 suspension I’ve seen on this forum.

Interesting thread. While it may not be much help, since some have mentioned wastegate noises as a byproduct of turbocharged engines, I can confidently say it’s not common. I’ve had zero wastegate noises in my GRY and my M2C. None. This coming from someone who is meticulous about nvh and highly...

Look, the issue here isn't about having a 'heated discussion'; it's about how you're blending subjectivity with objectivity as if they're the same. You can't just declare someone's opinion as wrong, especially when it's grounded in experience. Your staunch belief in dealerships flawlessly...