SOLD

After years of building this up and tracking it I made the hard decision to sell the SVMC M2 and focus on other projects. For those that are interested in learning about this build read on.

part 1 - repeating the past

This build is all about taking an already capable M car and transforming it into what we think BMW could have done (should have done) with an M2 GTS. But there is more to the story than that, as the inspiration for this project goes back to a build we did on a '95 E36 M3.

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part 2 - Coding

While most of the build is about swapping OEM parts with aftermarket parts or fabricating parts to increase performance, with any modern car you should also consider code changes. Here we talk about what code we changed, how, and who we used.

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part 3 - wheels & tires

Time to swap out the stock wheels and tires to get more grip. Here I talk about which wheel and tire package I went with and why as well as some first impressions from the track.

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part 4 - cosmetics

This stage is about all show and no go. Sometimes its not about going fast but looking good. Here I talk about simple cosmetic changes to achieve a certain look for the M2.

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part 5 - Power

Here I talk about the power upgrades I did to maximize the engine while maintaining a high degree of reliability.

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part 6 - Half Cage

Possibly the most beautiful custom half cage ever built with complimentary rear seat delete panels.

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part 7 - Racing Suspension & Brakes

Probably the most important upgrade of the build is the racing suspension and brakes.

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part 8 - Racing Steering Wheel

Built in shift lights and center display, Alcantara, Carbon Fiber.....I love this steering wheel.

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part 9 - Racing Seats

Sport seats are not the same as race seats.

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part 10 - Aero

downforce, downforce, downforce

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part 11 - Graphics

Showing the love to those that have supported me.

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part 12 - Exhaust

Helping the SVMC M2 sound the part.

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part 13 - Laguna Pipes

Helping the SVMC M2 pass sound at Laguna Seca.

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part 14 - Data and video

Using data and video to become a better driver.

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part 15 - Carbon fiber vented hood

A little bling to keep it cool.

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part 16 - Dinan Fuel Pump

Doing what BMW should have done.

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part 17 - More Codes

More codes for better track times.

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part 18 - Hood Repaint

OEM look….aftermarket performance.

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Media

SVMC M2 Gallery

Xpel install (Copy)

Xpel install

rear diffuser removal (Copy)

rear diffuser removal

M Performance rear diffuser - carbon fiber (Copy)

M Performance rear diffuser - carbon fiber

M Performance rear diffuser - carbon fiber (Copy)

M Performance rear diffuser - carbon fiber

M Performance rear diffuser - up close (Copy)

M Performance rear diffuser - up close

Dinan ECU tune & intake (Copy)

Dinan ECU tune & intake

Dinan air intake - carbon fiber (Copy)

Dinan air intake - carbon fiber

M Performance aluminum pedal set (Copy)

M Performance aluminum pedal set

M Performance black gills (Copy)

M Performance black gills

M Performance black grill (Copy)

M Performance black grill

M Performance mirror caps - carbon fiber (Copy)

M Performance mirror caps - carbon fiber

M performance spoiler - carbon fiber (Copy)

M performance spoiler - carbon fiber

Apex Racing wheels (Copy)

Apex Racing wheels

Apex Racing wheels (Copy)

Apex Racing wheels

IND Distribution painted reflectors (Copy)

IND Distribution painted reflectors

no more ugly reflectors (Copy)

no more ugly reflectors

IND Distribution painted reflectors & Rennline tow hook (Copy)

IND Distribution painted reflectors & Rennline tow hook

representing the club (Copy)

representing the club

rear seat removal (Copy)

rear seat removal

rear seat removal (Copy)

rear seat removal

reduce weight & getting ready for cage (Copy)

reduce weight & getting ready for cage

passenger seat removal - prep for racing seat (Copy)

passenger seat removal - prep for racing seat

M Performance racing steering wheel with display (Copy)

M Performance racing steering wheel with display

Lots of VAC parts to mount the racing seats (Copy)

Lots of VAC parts to mount the racing seats

Cobra Imola racing seat (Copy)

Cobra Imola racing seat

Cobra Imola racing seat (Copy)

Cobra Imola racing seat

Cobra Imola racing seat (Copy)

Cobra Imola racing seat

getting ready for brakes and suspension (Copy)

getting ready for brakes and suspension

TC Design half cage (Copy)

TC Design half cage

TC Design rear panels (Copy)

TC Design rear panels

TC Design half cage (Copy)

TC Design half cage

TC Design half cage (Copy)

TC Design half cage

TC Design rear panels (Copy)

TC Design rear panels

KW 3 Way Clubsport (Copy)

KW 3 Way Clubsport

KW 3 Way Clubsport (Copy)

KW 3 Way Clubsport

KW 3 Way Clubsport (Copy)

KW 3 Way Clubsport

KW 3 Way Clubsport (Copy)

KW 3 Way Clubsport

Sparta Evolution BBK (Copy)

Sparta Evolution BBK

Sparta Evolution BBK (Copy)

Sparta Evolution BBK

Sparta Evolution BBK (Copy)

Sparta Evolution BBK

IND Distribution - red start button (Copy)

IND Distribution - red start button

RW Carbon - front adjustable splitter (Copy)

RW Carbon - front adjustable splitter

RW Carbon - front adjustable splitter (Copy)

RW Carbon - front adjustable splitter

RW Carbon - front adjustable splitter (Copy)

RW Carbon - front adjustable splitter

RW Carbon - upper splitter installed (Copy)

RW Carbon - upper splitter installed

RW Carbon - front adjustable splitter (Copy)

RW Carbon - front adjustable splitter

RW Carbon - front adjustable splitter (Copy)

RW Carbon - front adjustable splitter

RW Carbon - side skirts (Copy)

RW Carbon - side skirts

RW Carbon - side skirts (Copy)

RW Carbon - side skirts

Apex FL-5 wheels & Sparta BBK (Copy)

Apex FL-5 wheels & Sparta BBK

Apex FL-5 wheels & Sparta BBK (Copy)

Apex FL-5 wheels & Sparta BBK

Sparta BBK (Copy)

Sparta BBK

Redone top panel of rear seat delete (Copy)

Redone top panel of rear seat delete

Redone top panel of rear seat delete (Copy)

Redone top panel of rear seat delete

Custom enclosure for switches and intercom (Copy)

Custom enclosure for switches and intercom

Custom enclosure for switches and intercom (Copy)

Custom enclosure for switches and intercom

Custom enclosure for switches and intercom (Copy)

Custom enclosure for switches and intercom

Apex FL-5 10.5" wheels for the rear (Copy)

Apex FL-5 10.5" wheels for the rear

Apex FL-5 10.5" wheels in satin black (Copy)

Apex FL-5 10.5" wheels in satin black

Bimmertech - front camera system (Copy)

Bimmertech - front camera system

Bimmertech front camera system control box (Copy)

Bimmertech front camera system control box

Bimmertech control box installed behind custom enclosure (Copy)

Bimmertech control box installed behind custom enclosure

AIM Solo 2 DL (Copy)

AIM Solo 2 DL

RW Carbon racing wing (Copy)

RW Carbon racing wing

RW Carbon racing wing (Copy)

RW Carbon racing wing

Apex Racing spacers (Copy)

Apex Racing spacers

Rear seat delete with Alcantara (Copy)

Rear seat delete with Alcantara

Rear seat delete with Alcantara (Copy)

Rear seat delete with Alcantara

Dinan Exhaust (Copy)

Dinan Exhaust

Dinan Exhaust (Copy)

Dinan Exhaust

Laguna Seca (Copy)

Laguna Seca

Custom Laguna Pipes (Copy)

Custom Laguna Pipes

Custom Laguna Pipes (Copy)

Custom Laguna Pipes

Solo 2 DL (Copy)

Solo 2 DL

Solo 2 DL + APEX (Copy)

Solo 2 DL + APEX

Smartycam GP HD 2 (Copy)

Smartycam GP HD 2