£20,000 CHEAPER?! Tuned M2 vs Stock M2 Competition!

Comparison video between a cheap salvage stage 2 tuned 2017 BMW M2 and stock 2019 BMW M2 Competition.
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[@meady200]

Really surprised you didn’t mention the sound more? N55 is howling and glorious, S55 sounds like a muted sewing machine!

[@KiranPatel-fk1pg]

Equal length midpipe solves the shitty s55 sound

[@meady200]

@@KiranPatel-fk1pg I've heard it helps - but I meant in regard to his reviewed cars :-)

[@KiranPatel-fk1pg]

@@meady200 oh 100% in the video the n55 sounds better however doesn't that M2 have an aftermarket exhaust?

[@tommckee5277]

I have a decat N55 and the S55 does not compare 😂

[@sonneyanthony6926]

Standard M2 fanboy everyone knows the comp is the better car -_-

[@RDJ979797]

OG m2 is just beyond beautiful

[@fgdgrddsew2]

i own a OG N55 M2 and i bought it mainly because of the sound and the engine characteristics. If i wanted a faster car id just buy an M4 but then it wouldn't drive like the M2 does. No regrets

[@ali09killuminati]

No regrets man, I'm in love

[@hotdognobun]

Sound is everything it is the most important part of the driving experience and that N55 delivers so you made an awesome choice

[@ahmadthebest2266]

U keep this car stock?

[@ahmadthebest2266]

U keep this car stock?

[@ahmadthebest2266]

U keep this car stock?

[@TimChump]

I prefer the N55, it’s all about the drama of that exhaust note 🤘

[@nahnatsnotme937]

Literally just bought a long beach blue OG m2😂🙌🏽

[@perfectpaintnorthwales3763]

Top video, guys most relatable, humble, charesmatic and a lads lad car channel on youtube, deserves to be on telly #calvinfortopgear

[@jim8462]

If you get a lci OG M2 the inside is exactly the same as the comp I have one same dash same dials. Just different seats

[@neilpike4358]

Another great video Calvin!

[@aaronwilliams419]

Your video gets better and better mate well Don

[@huwd2292]

I’ve really enjoyed your vids over this pandemic. A breath of fresh air. Love your enthusiasm and drive. What is the watch you are wearing in this video?

[@peterwood2633]

Surprised with the manual 0-60 time, was good. Could hear the bunny hopping I'm first. What you probably are feeling the most is the additional engine bracing, I did a retrofit in my OG and the front dampers actually start to work, the whole chassis works together front and back and flow over road deviations is much better. Steering is incrementally better too. Suspension is otherwise same between the cars though I'm getting Litchfield B16 tomorrow so will be interesting to see what that is like down a B road!

[@Taffy11111]

Yes Calvin great vid pal

[@TRD1949uk]

Was trying 20-70 in my competition to compare it to a m260 mk8 fiesta ST! Consistently ran between 4.15-4.25 seconds. That said even a mountuned fiesta ran 5.67 so wouldn’t do bad on your leader board!

[@scalecrawlnl]

A cool video, thank you! After the EURO £££ I'll go for the Bangle BMW 5-series lurking in the introduction👍 Wondering, any fun in a 'Comp-Off' video between you and EVIL GT's BMW, somewhere on a private track😁

[@Jahmed5635]

Would love some content on the E46 m3 and your project m3!! Be cool if you did older cars on the channel more often smashing content

[@jackmillin]

Top upload again 👍

[@raymangtir]

I would bloody love a M2, I think they will be a future classic.

[@stevendow8826]

Calvin Happin with your m3 touring and the m5. Cat d one 👍

[@Moth11]

Hey Calvin love the video mate. On the subject of BMWs reckon you could buy a e60 m5? At some point. They must be coming down in price now and they would make for a good vid

[@haseebali3932]

Have you got any updates on the m3 touring project? Keep up the good work

[@BobbyJay1]

The pops and bangs on the tuned M2 sound sick. The M2 Comp looks better with those subtle changes. I’d save £20k and go for the tuned non-comp M2. There’s not a huge difference. Plus I love a manual gearbox.

[@jordy_ep3244]

Honestly Calv I love the BMW M2's man such a Great car and even the M2 Competition there such a wicked car man only slight Suttle changes between the 2 Cars man and to see your M2 back on the Channel brings back so many memories for me when I created this beast in Forza man the sad thing is they didn't have the M2 Competition in the game to compare the standard M2 with you know Sidetrack from the Forza talk 🤣 Honestly tho the Stage 2 Tuned 430bhp M2 is still a quick car man I higtly rate them bro like such a Great sounding car man honestly if I was to buy a BMW M2 man it's be the Non-Competition pack car don't get me wrong there both great cars but I prefer the Non-Competition M2 over the Competition M2 man Love the video Calv always learning new things about cars watching your video's I'm always #ONIT Just like you bro ❤ Respect bro Keep up the great work Calv

[@davidjack3]

👍great video Calvin

[@qna95B]

i have a lci m2 (2018 model) with dinan stage 4 package, (includuing a dinan turbo) with m performance exhaust, it feels like a racecar! and sounds like it too

[@modstation416]

You didn’t run through the spec on them, the blue one had driving assistant pack, whereas the comp m2 had adaptive led’s, and when compared to the other it changed the look completely and made it more aggressive. Also, you said there was around 10k different if the car was not category, but when taking into consideration the automatic costs more and lower miles, and comp pack I’d say it’s worth it... how much was spent on the tunes on the blue m2 and was it a category when you initially brought it?? Could’ve explained a tiny bit more in the video I’m left curious but otherwise nice video

[@lauriebrooking2429]

Alternatively, if you want an s55, but don't want to spend the extra for an M2 comp, get a f8X. That's what I did, you can get a nice M4 for M2 money, maybe a couple of years older, but the S55 is worth it in my view. The only thing you lose is a highly subjective thing referred to as steering feel, and some "chuckability". Honestly the dynamics of the M4 are insanely good so I wouldn't worry.

[@stubbk3]

why on earth would you sell an M2 if you have one, future classic and bmw wont do it again,, that black M2 is perfection

[@reubenrobinson2304]

There is a new 2021 M2 that is meant to release

[@stubbk3]

@@reubenrobinson2304 doubt there will be a manual option and will it be ruined like they did with the ford focus new 140 135 thing . Joe reviewing one soon

[@umairmasahir2384]

Yess been waiting on this one keep it up with the banging content 💯

[@mbourne2729]

Would love you to do a short video on the passat b6 55 plate you have. Looks very clean. Some cinematics on plzzzzz

[@meady200]

Been waiting for this one! ;-)

[@chrisreadman4282]

Am I the only one that prefers the exterior of the normal m2 over the m2 comp?

[@Frostyyy__]

Not alone

[@jamesmoon7805]

Me too, normal M2 looks cleaner in every way.

[@mariodiniz21]

Impossible

[@robreiner6202]

Im not sure about that competition engine with the spinning crank hub issue.

[@Evolve_windows]

Calvin what car should I swap my 2018 m240i for I want something that feels more special Is only for weekends etc Mines only done 9k miles so worth good money still

[@andrewyoung5126]

You can’t be serious about the competition wheels being nicer than the early non comp ones. First mod I’d make to a competition model would be to put the old wheels on.

[@OhLozaH]

the rain made the cinematics better!

[@SawsCreations]

I’ve a Stage 2 M240i, would be good to compare against the M2’s. Did say hello when i was in it at Santa Pod the other day.

[@SawsCreations]

@Steve H Who said it was

[@rcart1]

When do you see the car market levelling out? (If it does)

[@retrostu1]

Looking forward to the M140i, I’m going to get one when my current car is up 👌🏻

[@MrSoulja171]

sold mine, brilliant engine handling is average pal

[@Rookiereece]

Buy a LCI m135i unless you plan on going huge power, B58 sounds muted, N55 sounds raw

[@stevefoster1241]

Love the turbo sound on the OG. Can you share the spec please?

[@jnjsse]

Lovely cars, but glad mine is going back to BMW finally, will be gald to see the back of it

[@1234andrewjones]

How come?

[@pgsm15]

Yh, how come?

[@jordy_ep3244]

What happened to ur BMW m8?

[@micaeldematos759]

A lot more better 🤣 classic... love da vidz keep them up. 💯%

[@bigmatt2896]

Calv mate whats happening with your f10 m5? all gone a little quiet on it

[@The_journeyy]

This would be one hell of a car to own

[@J4Z666]

Both really nice motors - Can't afford either :( - Are you testing if we're paying attention @12:19 or does your editor need a kick.

[@jasonboyle7203]

What is it with BMW's NEver owned one .

[@baddriving1755]

How much did the evo and gto sell for at auction

[@lukesingh441]

That loud modified exhaust is muffling your voice Calv ;)

[@johnmitchell2269]

The real cheat code is to save even more money by getting a used m240i and getting it to 500hp with 3" down pipe, exhaust, air intake and a map.

[@phantom2k10]

3" downpipe definitely won't give you 500break.you'd need at least a 4inch and not to mention the high pressure fuel pump

[@Mac_F87]

You won’t get 500bhp with those mods, 460bhp at a push unless like other channels the car is climbing out of the rollers and showing 480-490bhp. You would also want an LSD as well.

[@JamieTreacherr]

M240i isn't a real M car, just an M-line

[@Unholy_11]

You get 500+ with just a stage 1 on the s55, the m240 will get blown away.

[@mariodiniz21]

The Comp looks epic, small differences but it does look so much better than the normal one.

[@ArmaghRed]

Great content again Calvin. Does anyone know which hpi checker Calvin uses? Want a checker that confirms the optional extras on a car before I buy it. Cheers.

[@n.r590]

Try 'hpicheck.com' They include full spec/extras of when the car was first registered. Hope that helps mate 👍

[@ArmaghRed]

@@n.r590 Cheers mate 👍

[@joshsanderson5512]

How? Surely automatic is slower cos it changes gear too early

[@prof.d.red-maa]

M2 Comp (&CS) may have a better performing engine, but the infamous engine killer Crank Hub issue with the F8x M3/4 is carried over to the M2 Comp and CS, a potentially fatal issue to the engine that the OG M2 doesn't have. BMW caved in to the whims of the "executive class" (Once again!) making the M2 Comp/CS faster in a straight line and more comfortable to live with... Getting heavier, less reliable and less driver/track focused as a result. The original ethos of the M cars was for a track spec driver focused car which could be used on the road, and the OG M2 delivered on that ethos,, moreover it can be improved to meet the owners needs/desires. BWW have ruined several M cars over the years buy yielding to the executive class and making soft, luxury based M cars, often carrying serious reliability issues and the OG M2 was the first real M car in quite some time, BWM had actually delivered a proper M car with good reliability in their OG M2. With the M2 Comp/CS, BMW have once again left the great recipe of a true M car like the OG M2 track/driver focused car, in favour of a more luxurious ethos of a comfortable fast-road car that's 'good' when used on a track, rather than a 'great' track car that's good when used on the road. Aside the fact that BMW already has fast road cars in the M-lite M140i, M235i & M240i models and one of these is indeed what I'd get if I actually wanted a fast-road BMW, but I don't.. What I want is a proper M car. The experienced drivers and purists out there know that the OG M2 with manual box and around 5k worth of personalised upgrades is THE way to go for a baby M car, they'll save around 15+k and have a true M car track monster that will MORE than hold its own against a M2 Comp/CS and they won't have to worry about their crank hub slipping and damaging the engine(!) If you have the OG M2, KEEP IT! You are already in the best M2 and unlike the others (especially with that crank hub issue!) It's going to be a future classic of when BMW actually got the M car recipe right.

[@garethedwards2883]

I think the auto box does make a difference in the times

[@meady200]

I reckon a manual change easily adds 5-7 tenths

[@garethedwards2883]

@@meady200 I don't think so anymore as modern auto boxes change within milliseconds which a human cannot match even though the manual box can be more fun

[@jakestevens7543]

I’d prefer to see the comparison between a tuned M2 and a tuned M2 Comp

[@madadz69]

I feel like the comparison should lie between a DCT m2 LCi and an M2 DCT comp

[@markahomer]

The M2C is as if BMW slotted a new model in between the M2 and M4.

[@shayursaniparsad6945]

Wassup calv

[@vjuOG]

people forget that the m2 comp has the s55, so you can make a lot more power on that platform XD, thats why its 20 grand more, because its more of an actual m car.

[@HussainAhmed-fo5zo]

Calvin is a g

[@kaiichinose9590]

I’d just get an m2 LCI with the icon head lights and it’s about 99 percent of the looks of the M2c. I don’t need that much power on the road but with that said bolt ons and ps2 turbo on the m2 lci og would be the best of both worlds and still come out a bit cheaper and faster than the m2c.

[@reubanpanesar3561]

M2 comp is different gravy m2 with the n55 is just a meh engine since the b58 came out and now the new s58, if sounds good because there’s no daft regulations on the cats and no intake silencers. no where near better than a m240i with a stage 2 tune but

[@qna95B]

n55 is also lighter

[@AndrewSmith-sy7ws]

why does Calvin do 20 to 70mph draggy times instead of 0 to 60

[@dukafit7981]

Easier on gearbox

[@teamboozt]

Why does that m2c have m2 interior

[@bendocwra7249]

What wheels does the m2 comp have?

[@meady200]

788m. You can pick them up cheap as without being cruel, they aren’t well loved

[@ovnilab]

*The dual clutch is also faster than a standard.*

[@marbles351]

Did the guy buy the car??

[@DjNikGnashers]

Great video matey ! I would love an M2C it's my dream car. But, saying that, my M140i is running at 455bhp/634nm and stands me at about £22,000 including the car and all the tuning lol, and it sounds bloody amazing. All the arguments over N55 & S55, I think the B58 is easily as good if not better than either.

[@jamboSAFC]

B58 gang 🤙

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@jamboSAFC Hi fives jambo !

[@MrCharlan1]

Would still have an M2 over the a 140 any day of the week

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@MrCharlan1 So would I. I can't afford one though, as none crashed ones are all 30k+ with reasonable mileage. Hence my comment. For 22k I have a wild beast, which is a bit wobbly in corners compared to an M2, although I could spend 2 grand on Bilstein dampers and Eibach springs and have a much closer (to a real M car) handling experience, and it would still be under 25k ....

[@DjNikGnashers]

Just to update, I have bought a 2016 OG M2 !! It's a 1 owner, 25k from new, mint example. I don't think I'm going to even remap it, just pamper it and keep it standard.

[@PixelVogue]

Shame the new one (next gen 2 series) looks weird AF, specially the arse end rear lights..Puke!

[@projecthowto]

Why the blue m2 doesn’t have the distinctive M mirrors?

[@bigmikey1344]

Simple, they didn’t have them from factory?

[@qna95B]

bmw didnt want to give the m2 those mirrors, i used to be thinking they were so shitty, but from certain angle, they actually are aesthetic in their own right, gives the car a 80s racing look

[@junaidq3038]

Wheres the m3 touring

[@mohsinhussain9435]

my guy! thanks for happy eid message - much appreciated. no doubt i think there has been some friction for sure between Lewis and Mercedes....if Im honest I do think Lewis is considering a Ferrari switch. Id love to see Lewis in red...I have no allegiance with the Mercedes team...TeamLH always, just gotta hope he gets another title so he can retire as the ultimate GOAT!

[@billybronx3534]

Calvin you should go on tv car shows lol 😂 you and Ricky LLF do good 👍

[@momentsbycourts]

Finally, back to a little BMW content, I’ve missed it 🥴

[@woodyuk1983]

The blue one looks like the front bumper is a different colour

[@woodyuk1983]

Cat s explains it…..

[@woodyuk1983]

Chipped rear light too…

[@jim8462]

I have a OG M2 which is stage 2 the sound is mega compared to the comp but I know full well the S55 is a much better engine even though it sounds 💩.

[@prof.d.red-maa]

It may be a better performing engine, but the infamous engine killer Crank Hub issue with the F8x M3/4 is carried over to the M2 Comp and CS, a potentially fatal issue to the engine that the OG M2 doesn't have. BMW caved in to the whims of the "executive class" (Once again!) making the M2 Comp/CS faster in a straight line and more comfortable to live with... But getting heavier, less reliable and less driver/track focused as a result. The original ethos of the M cars was for a track spec driver focused car which could be used on the road, and the OG M2 delivered on that ethos,, moreover it can be improved to meet the owners needs/desires. BWW have ruined several M cars over the years buy yielding to the executive class and making soft, luxury based M cars, often carrying serious reliability issues. ...And the OG M2 was the first real M car in quite some time, where BWM had actually delivered a proper M car with good reliability. With the M2 Comp/CS, BMW have once again left the great recipe of a true M car like the OG M2 track/driver focused car, in favour of a more luxurious ethos of a comfortable fast-road car that's 'good' when used on a track, rather than a 'great' track car that's good when used on the road. Aside the fact that BMW already has several fast road cars in the M-lite M140i, M235i & M240i models and one of these is indeed what I'd get if I actually wanted a fast-road BMW, but I don't.. What I want is a proper track/driver focused M car. The experienced drivers and purists out there know that the OG M2 with manual box and around 5k worth of personalised upgrades is THE way to go for the baby M car, they'll save around 15+k and have a true M car track monster that will MORE than hold its own against a M2 Comp/CS and they won't have to worry about their crank hub slipping and damaging the engine(!) If you have the OG M2, KEEP IT! You are already in the best M2 and unlike the others (especially with that crank hub issue!) It's going to be a future classic of when BMW actually got the M car recipe right.

[@jim8462]

@@prof.d.red-maa great comment 🙌 I plan on keeping it 👍🏼

[@joshsanderson5512]

Best keep the noise down 🤣

[@philgoff7265]

Calvin stuck for words? What…..

[@willmx85]

I have a OG facelift all the facelift bits and a better sounding engine it cost me £32k bargain compared to comps

[@carmadnab]

Thats the one ide go for N55 might run out of puff at the top end but it sounds much better than the S55

[@meady200]

@@carmadnab absolutely spot on

[@johngrant8533]

Could listen to calvins impression of turbo flutter over and over 😅

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

🤣

[@briyan36]

I did 10:12 😂

[@chrissayers1075]

@@CalvinsCarDiary Can you record your impression of turbo Flutter for a ringtone? I was in stitches listening to that fella :) nice one.

[@kudosiafirstbutyoutubestoleit]

You can’t compare your gear changes with the auto

[@davidlipski863]

That's the Audi gone then 😊🚗🚗🚗

[@lenep9985]

Old m2 for me...it looks way better...n money in the bank

[@anthonycunliffe]

Blue 1 all day long

[@christopherdouglas732]

Calvin, so obviously you sell cars on punters behalfs ,how do you work out your costs , is it dependent upon each vehicle, and does this sort of trading make you much profit

[@woodyuk1983]

The not history on the blue one is terrible, looks like it’s had a hard life

[@prepress84]

What’s the not history?

[@jimbob86a40]

OG is much better looking car

[@elldees4071]

Completely threw me then, non comp 3.29 seconds then the comp over 4 seconds eh?

[@420somewhereG]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🚘

[@sleepwalker31]

I've given the video a like despite tha fact that either of these cars do.nothing for me. Don't like the rear, the inside is bland and what exactly is the market for them? When you put the fact that a stick golf r in dsg will do 4.5 in launch mode, it highlights how much of a waste of money they're, sorry 😞

[@pricelesslion7544]

golf r isn't rwd so your comparision isn't fair, he should've done a 60 roll bc that's where it shows the most. Also these cars wil smoke the golf r on a track

[@sleepwalker31]

@@pricelesslion7544 pends on the track and the surface. On a wet track, no chance.

[@A-GoldenBar]

Bro are you speaking some other type of English. Anyways, the 2019 competition and up is the best value for money. Looks better, feels better, I say also sounds better in person.

[@lukew3224]

never tune your car if you don't have to. M2C all the way

[@defyyourlogic487]

Ironic statement considering that’s the biggest benefit of the s55.

[@matrobroberts916]

😄👌

[@AA97868]

FIRST

[@user-ef7qh6qm5w]

Off topic but for a white person you have got the hairline of a god

[@cgkperformance]

S55 is a proper m engine. Say no more. 😉

[@defyyourlogic487]

Your comments scream buyers remorse big time kiddo

[@shumonmiah2400]

Calvin mate I’m telling you do older cars and stick to that, no one gives a hairy pumpkin about these new computers 🖥

[@bigmikey1344]

Mate, he’ll do what he wants on his channel 🤡

[@shumonmiah2400]

@@bigmikey1344 shut up you goose

[@bigmikey1344]

@@shumonmiah2400goose? Weird guy

[@johnguidetti5839]

On your own mate. Find a new channel.