Wow, I'm blown away! This car is so tastefully done! I get that it's expensive, but for some reason I just really liked it ! Maybe it's my general bias for M2s .. Maybe it's just a very well put together car, since its a complete and warrantied package..
any thoughts on Dinan M2 vs 2018 M2 CS? I got money down on a 2018 M2 and was thinking of getting Dinan aftermarket add-ons. Or waiting longer on a list for a CS... that potentially could be sold out before i get one.
I've been waiting for this video for so long since I've seen Dinan post on IG about the Smoking Tire doing a review on this. Finally! I can't wait to watch this.
The new Audi TT RS, in Germany we already have this car and for around 10k you get it tuned with 480hp, bigger brakes, exhaust......0-60 in 3s. Its a fantastic car with glorious 5 cylinder sound.
Just got my Alpine White DCT M2 on Thursday. Waited 10 months for the bitch. Man, let me tell ya its incredible. LOVE it. Makes my 2016 Mustang GT manual feel like a boat.
Why are people commenting that they could get a corvette for that price? Its all about preference and taste everybody uses their money to please themselves not save money by getting cheap american cars
If I were a new M2 owner, I'd probably skip the turbo upgrades, but I'd *seriously* consider the Dinan suspension package. Dinan's right about the suspension, in my experience. I owned an E36 for over a decade, and went through several "quality" suspension setups, but the Dinan kit was the best of the bunch, on road and on track. And of the bunch, it was the "softest", most livable too. And by the time I retired the E36 in 2012, it was putting down 396 to the wheels (S50 with Dinan SC kit, then tweaked to 11 lbs boost and RMS aftercooler and tuning), and even at that power level (about 450-ish crank) the Dinan suspension was still the best.
Are these figures at the wheels? That's an impressive number. Glad you're back Matt - i was lost as to what to watch every morning eating breakfast lol
Chris Dooley no those are crank numbers. DINAN is capable of selling you an engine package that makes a LOT more power than this, but not in CA and not with a warranty that you get with this package.
The awesome things with these twin-scroll turbo motors the make their torque so early and its just arrow straight until the last few thousand RPM. Awesome car and review.
I hear you like this more than the m4. But I'm curious about your take on the 4 door F80 M3. I really want one and need the 4 doors for the family. But not if it's not fun to drive. 😕 What's your opinion of the M3? Thanks!
Would u say this is the best product bmw sells now? and would this kit be worth doing or at-least replicating through aftermarket tune, exhaust, downpipe, intake compared to saving the $$ and just buy an LCI 2011-2013 e92 m3 instead in stick or the updated dct? I feel like the bmw m2 is a very nice looking car but i do find the settings on the rev-matching to be annoying for the manual car in the sense that it cant be defeated without turning off everything as well and the lack of customization due to simple normal/sport settings through one button a bit lacking compared to a e92 m3 or f80 m4.
If you're replacing the suspension, and the car makes the same amount of power, what's the point getting this package on top of an M2? Is it really different than a 235 with a stick?
Hey Matt how do u feel about the handling of the m2 compared to an e92 m3 or an (comparable size/weight e46 m3). Do u feel that getting a car that has depreciated is more worth while, than buying a m2 which is not NA but can make power easily with a tune and likely handles better than a e92 m3 stock for stock?
You would enjoy the gt350 on the highway and track but around town it's slow and under powered, not only NA but slow to the power via all those revs, turbo motors for traffic al the way
I'm surprised Dinan decided to use the N55 engine in this dinan m2! Is there a particular reason for that ? (I'm only t the beginning of the vid so sorry if u mention it later)
May I ask if someone knows, what is this knob or some sort of light under the rear view mirror? Because my 4series has one, and I don't have a clue what it is..
i have this car, except minus the dinan rims , instead with the M Perf version (763M), and on M Per suspension coilovers, and on Cup 2 at the end of their life its a light feeling car, lovely getup and settled
@ 4:44 just take a moment to enjoy that. This car would murder a time attack on the track... F a fast mustang, Sorry. Great video Matt. P.S. Mustangs are still badass.
Love the m2 definitely trying to save up for one, so many new performance cars are to big this car is a nice size and still has a decent engine in a time when every car company seems to be going 4 cylinders
Do you also wear those matte gray sunglasses when you're not on camera? Or are those simply for the benefit of not having the reflection of the camera and the road?
Interesting to hear about the softened suspension modification. I've wondered about that for other super-stiff vehicles from the factory that aren't going to be taken onto a track and need an adjustment towards better livability for daily use and longer trips. Frankly, the STI comes to mind.
An excellent review ! Very smooth presentation by Matt. I had several Dinan mods to my 135 M sport, and a big advantage is that they do not invalidate the Warranty. Now have an F type V8S which is a beast. Still really like BMWs and this M2 but for about $85K there are some tempting alternatives out there.....Camaro ZL1, or AMG C63S for example?
One takes with no passengers are the best
Well.. now its 2022 and I still love my OG M2 as much as ever. Also rockin 440 hp and KW Suspension. One hell of a car for that money.
"THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT, BRUH!" 4:46
Binged listened to the entire Smoking Tire podcast history over a month. Well done guys.
Matt sure looks different in side profile @ 02:40 😜
Thats what a holiday cruise does for you
Ahaha I thought the same thing too.
Darin Hamilton thats his stunt double lol
grew hair too
He secretly filmed this last year and forgot about it
this is the sound i like to hear from any car. not too loud, not too silent. blips are angry, silent enough when cruising
Probably my favourite collection of One Take cars yet at the start of the video
Wow, I'm blown away! This car is so tastefully done! I get that it's expensive, but for some reason I just really liked it !
Maybe it's my general bias for M2s .. Maybe it's just a very well put together car, since its a complete and warrantied package..
good to have you back on my morning routine, hope you had a great vacation Matt!
Damn starting out with a huge bang
Harshil P thanks champ 😂🔫
any thoughts on Dinan M2 vs 2018 M2 CS? I got money down on a 2018 M2 and was thinking of getting Dinan aftermarket add-ons. Or waiting longer on a list for a CS... that potentially could be sold out before i get one.
So happy to see you back..!!
"13 miles an hour, very impressive" AKA 130+ miles an hour :')
Great to have the onetakes back, I hope you guys enjoyed your sailing trip. Loved the boat onetake by the way.
Lmfao at 4:07 Matt is too real for just grabbing the paper to make sure he's right haha gotta love the dedication!
The M2 is my dream car, it's the perfect BMW, because of its size and width of body.
I've been waiting for this video for so long since I've seen Dinan post on IG about the Smoking Tire doing a review on this. Finally! I can't wait to watch this.
Sounds like the lightly used M2 + coilovers would be the sweet spot in value.
Dinan means your buying with confidence, years of R&D, no surprises! This is THE car to have, small and powerful!!
4:30 😂 *oh, 13 miles per hour* hahaha I see what you did there 😜 yet another awesome ride along from Matt. Missed you man!
The new Audi TT RS, in Germany we already have this car and for around 10k you get it tuned with 480hp, bigger brakes, exhaust......0-60 in 3s. Its a fantastic car with glorious 5 cylinder sound.
Welcome back, hope you enjoyed your vacation. And, don't forget your podcast is on Google Play Music.
"13mph...Impressive!" Best ever ahhahah
AN D1 that translates to 130 mph
No fucking shit Sherlock
Just got my Alpine White DCT M2 on Thursday. Waited 10 months for the bitch. Man, let me tell ya its incredible. LOVE it. Makes my 2016 Mustang GT manual feel like a boat.
I took delivery of my GT350R a week ago.. you were right.. it's glorious.
Why are people commenting that they could get a corvette for that price? Its all about preference and taste everybody uses their money to please themselves not save money by getting cheap american cars
Numan Gun 💯
If I were a new M2 owner, I'd probably skip the turbo upgrades, but I'd *seriously* consider the Dinan suspension package.
Dinan's right about the suspension, in my experience. I owned an E36 for over a decade, and went through several "quality" suspension setups, but the Dinan kit was the best of the bunch, on road and on track. And of the bunch, it was the "softest", most livable too.
And by the time I retired the E36 in 2012, it was putting down 396 to the wheels (S50 with Dinan SC kit, then tweaked to 11 lbs boost and RMS aftercooler and tuning), and even at that power level (about 450-ish crank) the Dinan suspension was still the best.
And he is back!! Which means it's getting closer and closer to the 1LE video :)
thanks for coming back bud!
glad you're back Matt, Let's get it
Shit that's expensive but glad to have the one takes back, hope you guys had a great holiday.
I see the s2000 in the back! forced induction s2k review coming soon??
Yes, my car!
Alex Zhao nice, looking forward to it
It is
As a BMW fanboy the only thing I like about DINAN is the badges that are made of solid brass/chrome and they feel and look solid AF... but that's it.
Glad to have you back buddy! No more of that vacation shit you here me?
Best way to start my mornings! ☕ Excellent One Take Matt!
Tune reminds me of Alpina - more power, softer. Lots of competition in the 80s, but this holds up, very desirable.
Was there a lot of cold air intake noise with the Dinan intake?
Can't wait to see the Z4 Coupe, 993 and the S2000! Wow!
Not often Matt takes it up to 13mph. Well done!
Are these figures at the wheels? That's an impressive number. Glad you're back Matt - i was lost as to what to watch every morning eating breakfast lol
Chris Dooley no those are crank numbers. DINAN is capable of selling you an engine package that makes a LOT more power than this, but not in CA and not with a warranty that you get with this package.
Any turbo lag compared to stock set up? I love the responsiveness of mine in stock form.
Looking forward to seeing that SWEET Z4M in the background! Those are rare as fuck...post that one soon please there Mr. Farah.
You should start a podcast
I've been waiting for this video!
His laugh at 2:50 sounds like a Huracan backfiring
Saw your video on recommended. Very good quality, Awesome review, love that you didn't compare it to any other German car.
I literally searched for a video like this Yesterday. 10k for all that is epic.
2:39 THAT WASNT MATT LOOL
His hair grew back!
Vax Buster Lost a little weight as well
It is never Matt driving for the outside shots.
The holiday break has done him the world of good
He mostly doesn't drive the car for the flyby shots.
The awesome things with these twin-scroll turbo motors the make their torque so early and its just arrow straight until the last few thousand RPM. Awesome car and review.
Yay! One takes are back!!
"that's what I'm talkin bout, bruh" - Matt Farah.2017
I hear you like this more than the m4. But I'm curious about your take on the 4 door F80 M3. I really want one and need the 4 doors for the family. But not if it's not fun to drive. 😕 What's your opinion of the M3? Thanks!
Would u say this is the best product bmw sells now? and would this kit be worth doing or at-least replicating through aftermarket tune, exhaust, downpipe, intake compared to saving the $$ and just buy an LCI 2011-2013 e92 m3 instead in stick or the updated dct? I feel like the bmw m2 is a very nice looking car but i do find the settings on the rev-matching to be annoying for the manual car in the sense that it cant be defeated without turning off everything as well and the lack of customization due to simple normal/sport settings through one button a bit lacking compared to a e92 m3 or f80 m4.
hoping to see the z4 and s2000 video this week :) !!
Jim whales I
Best way to come back from a break
hey farrah, where did you get that cool porsche art behind you in the begining of the video?
What do other carb legal engine tunes cost for other manufactures?
Haha! I need to start coding my mph like Matt does. At 4:31 he says "13 mph!!" Yep, I go "13 mph" all the time for fun!
Great review, as always Matt!
In the UK Litchfield are outfitting M2s with AST coilovers set to give more compliancy than the stock ride. I'm saving up for a set for my M2!
If you're replacing the suspension, and the car makes the same amount of power, what's the point getting this package on top of an M2? Is it really different than a 235 with a stick?
Is that a BMW Z4, in light blue?
Hey Matt how do u feel about the handling of the m2 compared to an e92 m3 or an (comparable size/weight e46 m3). Do u feel that getting a car that has depreciated is more worth while, than buying a m2 which is not NA but can make power easily with a tune and likely handles better than a e92 m3 stock for stock?
would you review a engine swaped japanese minitruck?
where did you get the gt3 painting from behind you in the intro??
How do square brakes work? Is it really 50/50 brake balance? That sounds like a disaster.
Love the vids. Nice take on everything
Need to see an Alfa Giulia one take man 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
How is it dealing with the twisted seat everyday?
anyone know what kind of camera Matt uses..the front facing one? Gopro?
I've been waiting for this car :)
Which road in Santa clarita is that? Is that bouquet Canyon or San francisquito? I live in scv and I never seen that road
Lake Hughes Rd.
I'm going from a 340i to a M2. Still thinking if I should do it, what do you guys think?
I'm a Huuuuuuuuuuge Fan of BMW, and i'm looking for a M3 e92, but for 80K I surely get a GT350 without a second of doubt !
You would enjoy the gt350 on the highway and track but around town it's slow and under powered, not only NA but slow to the power via all those revs, turbo motors for traffic al the way
I'm surprised Dinan decided to use the N55 engine in this dinan m2! Is there a particular reason for that ? (I'm only t the beginning of the vid so sorry if u mention it later)
Gotta love doing 13mph on a road like that. Looks beautiful.
Please. What is the name of that road in Santa Clarita?
Hey Matt great video. I'm just curious to know if you receive anything by driving these shops' cars? Thanks
I've Been missing One Take
Matt have you received any 550i f10's to review on a one take?? Waiting for one desperately!
4:30 "13 mph, very impressive" well damn I did over twice that speed on my bicycle today!! 😂😂😂
What happened at 7:49?
Hey Matt, do you have a podcast?
May I ask if someone knows, what is this knob or some sort of light under the rear view mirror? Because my 4series has one, and I don't have a clue what it is..
Johnny probably the auto dimming sensor
Johnny sun sensor
Yay they're back!
He's back!
I know Dinan is expensive but I appreciate their performance tunes
if you have never heard the podcast I highly recommend starting with episode "tales of Greenwich", then "burning sensation" your welcome.
i have this car, except minus the dinan rims , instead with the M Perf version (763M), and on M Per suspension coilovers, and on Cup 2 at the end of their life
its a light feeling car, lovely getup and settled
@4:30 did Matt mean 113mph?
no. 13 = 130. he said that because what he did was illegal.
Got it, thanks!
the M2 sounds ridiculous good!!
what watch are you wearing Matt? Pepsi 1675?
@ 4:44 just take a moment to enjoy that. This car would murder a time attack on the track... F a fast mustang, Sorry. Great video Matt.
P.S. Mustangs are still badass.
Love the m2 definitely trying to save up for one, so many new performance cars are to big this car is a nice size and still has a decent engine in a time when every car company seems to be going 4 cylinders
Do you also wear those matte gray sunglasses when you're not on camera? Or are those simply for the benefit of not having the reflection of the camera and the road?
Agree with your final thoughts, skip the wheels and breaks, keep the power bits and suspension.
Interesting to hear about the softened suspension modification. I've wondered about that for other super-stiff vehicles from the factory that aren't going to be taken onto a track and need an adjustment towards better livability for daily use and longer trips. Frankly, the STI comes to mind.
Focus RS, Subaru STI, and anything from AMG all would be improved with softer suspensions.
Would you consider modifying your RS in such a way? Sure makes me re-think the STI as a CPO with a professionally engineered suspension tweak.
I smell a 993 Turbo review on the way. I found one in denver in Guards red for about 358000, I want to know whether or not its worth a life of debt.
Matt would you take this over a gt350? /R
An excellent review ! Very smooth presentation by Matt.
I had several Dinan mods to my 135 M sport, and a big advantage is that they do not invalidate the Warranty. Now have an F type V8S which is a beast.
Still really like BMWs and this M2 but for about $85K there are some tempting alternatives out there.....Camaro ZL1, or AMG C63S for example?
How on earth did they manage to not void the warranty