My BMW M2 Comp in detail

[@TheSpread1]

I had never heard of Joe Achilles, but then I started shopping for an M2 competition, and he's on 40% of the reviews for the car on KZbin, so I subscribed.

[@giamo645]

I purchased an M2C last year after having surfed around for a while and your videos pushed me to the last mile. No regrets at all. Thank you for your passion and humanity.

[@twizzbharat2577]

M2 Comp is the best. Have you got it in manual? XD

[@shaheenevans]

Great vid - love that your half Aussie ! Blistering cold in Melbourne today and it was nice to see you drop a vid in awesome sunshine, keep them coming

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha yes mate, mum's was born and bred in Melbourne too ❤️

[@darrencottrell5541]

Stunning car and no surprise you want to hold onto it. Keep safe and well Joe.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks Darren 👍

[@phillipchandler8862]

Tasteful mods Joe. Lovely balance between changes and OEM.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Cheers man

[@ShogunsDojo]

I always enjoy a video on this car, I’ve never experienced any variant of M2 but they just look like a good time

[@shanescarlife]

Definitely worth a drive, if you get the chance

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks man, great cars!

[@gungun24]

You made me want to take mine out for essential shopping!!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Has to be done 😉

[@NoBasisForComparisonNBFC]

Absolutely love the M2 thanks to you and your channel. Keep up the hard work and chin up, hopefully everything will be back to normal soon.

[@noshism]

Thanks for the vid Joe. Enjoyable viewing during lockdown. I miss my M2 Comp so much, don’t ever sell yours.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Cheers man glad you liked it!

[@dy3812]

noooo whyd u sell it :/

[@AnupC]

Those mirrors are so nice - an amazing touch! Lots of great little touches on this car 👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@JoeAchilles1]

Cheers man glad you like them too 😁

[@TheMystro1971]

Enjoy what you have because most of the times, different, is just different and not better. The M2C is perfect. I replaced a 911 C4S for my loaded M2C and am thrilled.

[@evrensokmener6768]

There is car guys who have doing KZbin in a shorter time period than you have been Joe. No disrespect because I really like your content. You should have double the subscription numbers by now! Hope this happens soon.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks buddy, let's hope my channel continues to grow this year 🙌

[@usherspike]

Nice video Joe, I really enjoyed it, and 3rd gear to 4th gear is my favourite as well and I think that’s when the car really become alive haha, M2C looking sweet and clean

[@grooping]

Living and loving my M2.

[@briankielberg2782]

You need to have a look at your coolant reservoir! It looks as if the cover is not completely closed (yellow arrows does not point towards each other)

[@JoeAchilles1]

Ahh I hadn't noticed, I will check that out tomorrow 👌

[@peterkukolik8402]

keen eye

[@adamwallace0929]

An easier way us to just get a trim tool and essentially unclip the covers from the rear, this is the best method If you don’t plan on using the covers again. It takes about 45 seconds each side and you don’t need to worry about cracking the glass. Beautiful car I’m getting the OG DCTA M2 shortly but currently driving the F30

[@sashadelarosa-monsior8555]

Hey Jo I will be the up and coming Owner of a New M5 Comp. This is thanks to you. Bless yu

[@adp007able]

Thank you Joe, I called Adrian Flux yesterday, they were great on price for my first M140 !

[@MotechPerformance]

Great vid ..! Can’t believe how clean your car is 😂😂

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha yeah that only happens 3-4 times a year 😬❤️

[@MotechPerformance]

Joe Achilles fact haha x

[@jamesgiles2090]

Does the Remus exhaust effect your warranty?

[@MotechPerformance]

James Giles speak time Bmw it’s there warranty , tho being the rear box most are fine , if you take the opf filters out then yep

[@andrewlee5237]

Another great video Joe, I have always valued your opinion hence why I ended up with the M140i Shadow edition, which I still love like I did when I drove it from the dealer on collection day. I had a chuckle when you mentioned Jack from Autoid, when I last saw him at his business premises I mentioned to him that I first saw him in one of your videos a few years ago when he was selling wing mirror caps from the back of his car, I thought " dodgy geezer" but nothing could have been further from the truth!! Looking forward to your next video, stay safe!

[@AUTOIDTV]

Andrew Lee 😂 great to see you on here Andy. Hope you’re well.

[@adp007able]

As always I really enjoy your video content Joe. On a humorous note I found it hilarious you were talking about protecting your rim!🤣 Looking forward to your next video.

[@TheIggy861]

joe loves talking about rims, loves a good rim

[@saxovtr1234]

Such a lovely example of the M2 great work joe.

[@raveutcars]

Keeping car long term. Sounds like perfect excuse for a re-map. These things make some serious gains! Such a grin machine. I'm sure Evolve would sort you out :)

[@JoeAchilles1]

I would consider a re map once out of warranty, but that's still a while away so unlikely.... Would also want the crank hub fixed before a remap and that's ££££

[@HarkamalAujla]

U know Im gonna support my number 1 tuber.

[@isaaczarayan3422]

The reason the muffler drops down so low is because it plays a very specific role in the aerodynamics of the car. It manages the air in a way similar to a diffuser. BMW most definitely did not put this muffler design together quickly to pass emissions regulations.

[@shanescarlife]

Great video, mate, on a great car! You know I love the M2C!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Cheers man, hope you're well!

[@johncoughlan5613]

Hi Joe great video, please please don't ever sell it mate, honestly Joe what's out there Joe that looks that good, I've got the original bmw m2 on your advice and can't think of anything else that looks better than it, anyway we'll done with the content, please keep it coming, maybe a new UK road trip video when all is safe again.

[@Eyeball1980]

Stunning car!! Love the subtle mods!, Sounds and looks so good👍

[@andiquill8069]

Thats how to spec a m2 comp love the channel love the content you always keep it real 🥰

[@JasonV8S550]

Nice video Joe. Feels good to get out once in a while. I am lucky in that being a key worker I can still get out in My M2C, albeit just to drive to and from work.

[@wanmanda]

Now I want a 2 series

[@mikesanders6823]

Great car Joe. Love the mods.

[@clutched77]

Joe pls do a video where you change the ASD of the M2 to different M cars like the M5 or the 35D variants, would be a good video XD you can do it to your 7 series also, you just need the BMW coding app and and OBD

[@sparky12244221]

Another humble video mate! Car sounds really meaty at low rpm in cab, did you notice that more after res delete? Look after yourself Joe!

[@williamcarvalho2869]

Awesome video Joe!! Can’t wait to get mine on May 15th.

[@DeltaDubai03]

In the 80s and 90s, wing mirrors were black. Only top trims would get painted mirrors (and bumpers), matching the body-color. It is interesting to see that we went back to differentiating mirror colors as a sign of improvement for our cars. Times have changed. Nothing new in this video for "older subscribers", yet it is always a pleasure to watch. It is a great video, as usual! How tall is Joe by the way? I can't get the information anywhere 😂.

[@simonnelson7770]

Great video mate, with regards to the suspension let alone how it rides it just looks absolutely perfect, it sits beautifully👌

[@andrewgeorge2562]

Hi Joe, Great content, you have given me some great ideas for my M2 comp. Will be visiting all the websites. Cheers.

[@AUTOIDTV]

Car looks epic mate 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@MilesDrive]

so impressed with the mirror cap installation, Joe👏👍...and they look awesome👌

[@nickleighton9299]

Cracking Video Joe, and a lovely car 😉👍

[@Tracertme]

lovely car joe... I would not change it...

[@richardpardo8827]

Stunning mate - great work - stay safe ✌🏻😎

[@Pmjs]

The thicker steering wheels are easier to grip especially for Arthritic Hands or Carpel Tunnel Syndrome.

[@m2kev789]

Those mirror caps do look good Joe👍😀

[@1999driftwood]

About to trade in my 3 series for a long beach blue M2 Comp! Best to hold onto the M2 Comp, as the next gen M2 will have the new body/facelift that looks too kia not enough aggression.

[@dy3812]

ur a prophet

[@tonyosullivan2382]

You never mentioned the coolest mod joe. The plates, ha 👌.

[@JoeAchilles1]

😂😂😂🤦🏼

[@peterkukolik8402]

Made in Australia?

[@vGOOFii3v]

Such a classy spec

[@richardbursey7262]

Have you had the springs done Joe ? I can’t recall seeing that video. The M2 sits so well, looks super purposeful.

[@gungun24]

Richard Bursey he has mss springs.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Hey Richard, not sure you watched the video 😂

[@richardbursey7262]

Joe Achilles sorry man, usually catch up while I’m cooking with the missus in the background. I’ll try again !!!

[@driver8M3]

I miss the older manual windows. The newer electric power windows are better and faster, but you lose a bit of connectivity to the car. I'm sure you agree.

[@josiway]

I believe the pedals are offset to the right correct? Do you have to get use to it at first? Might it bother some people?

[@letaros]

Its so beautiful

[@JohanLocke]

Very nice car, love the carbon fibre mirror caps. I got the wingless ones for my M240i from Autoid. You forgot to mention the nice air freshner you get with your order from Autoid in the shape of an M2 xD. Cheers!

[@seanclarke4125]

Nice video very informative, fyi, to save you using metal tools for that kind of job or for interior trim removal, you can get plastic trim tools on ebay that may help you.

[@raysup]

Great video. As for the phone mount, why not just use Apple Carplay and have it on the screen?

[@wheelsandwatches]

Interesting that you have not mapped the ecu. The Lichfield’s tune alone for just over £700 takes the car to 520bhp and 520 ish torque.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Just over 400bhp is enough for a manual rwd car in the UK. The min you touch the ECU you will lose the entire BMW warranty nowadays, that doesn't excite me with common crank hub bearing failure.

[@wheelsandwatches]

Joe Achilles common crank hub baring failure? Is that in stock power? Appreciate the warranty issue.

[@JoeAchilles1]

It seems more common on tuned cars

[@Michael-yz4mc]

MSS springs are defo worth the extra money.

[@carl9184]

Chin up Joe 👍

[@poiu-ve6gw]

have you wrapped the car's body with matte ppf? Exterior color looks quite different from the regualr hockenheim silver(what I saw from your previous vids). If you have wrapped with any kind of protection film or ppf or whatever, could I get info of it? It looks awesome.

[@tractorback76]

Picking one up today... Honestly, if we had another week long "lockdown" and it took everyone back off the roads that would be nice... Lol

[@d6ndan]

Great video.. Thanks. Quick question through, you say you don't want a remap because of warranty but you've already made various modifications?

[@maxlundquist]

Why the hell is it not allowed just to drive around right now in the UK? I mean as long as you stay in your car, what’s the issue? Seems weird to me...

[@Addselwyn]

Until you or someone else crashes in to you and you end up in hospital , catching Coronavirus and infecting a couple of hundred or more people 🤷‍♂️

[@jimhobbs461]

@@Addselwyn Bullshit!

[@claudiopereracp]

You should do a POV video like you did in your old M2!

[@Shawshank00]

What would you recommend for a 340i MSS or Eibach springs? I want to lower but still retain comfort.

[@mikerayner5938]

Relish the small journeys. Just about quenches the thirst. We just wanna drive. 👍

[@jackstephen1857]

How about Making a video on how you edit all your content and the equipment you use? Would be a good video to do while lockdown is still ongoing.

[@JohnSmith-ck9dk]

Hey there Joe. Awesome car. Just got my 2021 AW M2 Competition and i'm wanting to ask where you got your front number plate mount? Not sure if others have asked but it looks perfect for the car. Any guidance would be much appreciated.

[@26Tackle.reviews]

I found the 1st gear ratio way to short and always hitting limiter to quick" not much pull for me in 1st" got shut after only 6months but loved the look"

[@jamielearmonth1039]

Like your sunglasses what are they?

[@timcurnow385]

Cars looking amazing bud, 😎👍🤣👌

[@JC-qf1jd]

cool mod Joe. Also, where did you get your pity the fuel sticker?

[@HarkamalAujla]

Would love see u test drive a e46 325i. Just because I got one :) but in 17s it don't hold the corners. Watched both ur videos this and the live JOVID. Love the name

[@ianm4316]

I hope your talking about 20 to the gallon running about the streets i get way more than that with mine (none Comp) when i was bringing it up from sheffield was over 40 to gallon, i thought we might have seen a Carbon Bonnet or Boot by now ;) you ever get any of your cars coded? i have a ghost fitted to this car wasn't me came this way but the auto stop/start is a pain don't know why they would fit that kind of thing to turbo cars, nice vid again thanks mate

[@eraserke]

@joe achilles, dude could you like gives us the link where to buy the parts you received? or could anyone help me out if those side badges are oem and the carbon shark tale? where to buy so I am assured a perfect fitment.

[@victorkuria8068]

Awesome video!! Great conversation...great insights, advise and tutorial!

[@brandonbattiato568]

Good vid Joe. Last year I was debating between the BMW M2 Comp and a Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. Both great cars in different ways. I went with the Alfa, as imo, it is a superior car in terms of performance and handling (even with four doors). Loved the M2 though, and would've been my second choice out of all mid-size to coupe performance cars. I do hope the M2 does get a redesign of the rear end, and a vastly updated interior in the next year or two that the new BMW's are getting. I get that this car is almost like a throwback - I had a 2004 bmw m3 coupe back in the day. But I could not in my mind justify spending $70k for a bmw m2 comp. That much money can get you a great selection of performance sedans and coupes (especially low mileage used ones). I did consider the f80 m3, but was extremely disappointed after driving it. I feel that the f-series really lost the purpose of the m3. That another topic for a different day.

[@chrisl925]

Do you plan on using a re flash for more power?

[@JoeAchilles1]

No, car is in warranty for another 18 months

[@nicholasmcquillin4659]

Are they standard 18"alloy wheels, thanks.

[@myporscheadventures]

a great video and a great car bro 😊👌 can't wait to bring our comps together for a nice roadtrip / petrolhead tour. cheers jul

[@noelemmerson]

Hi Joe, you mention having the Eibach springs previously. What did you think of them and were there similar to stock springs in terms of ride comfort? I’m wanting lower my M2 but don’t want to spoil the comfort. Great vid btw 👍🏻

[@AnakinSkysquatter]

Hey Joe, great vid. I’m looking into getting an M2 comp in the coming months. Partner is really pushing me into an M3 because of the 4 doors. Unfortunately the M3 price hike means I’d have to settle for a 2015 M3 rather than a 2018 M2. How do you go about convincing your other half that 2 door is ok 😉

[@davidjack3]

Do you prefer Bmw m2 to the m4 ?

[@albertinealexagustin]

How to buy like your tees? My f87 is still in stock

[@JoeAchilles1]

www.ctrlandshift.com 👌

[@SChapps]

Only thing I don’t like is the wheels, needs some M3 CS styles wheels 😎

[@davidhall7744]

Great vid Joe, the Beemer is looking good 😎🇩🇪 I know what you mean about the ‘essentials’ drive, its come to something when my big drive out each week is the 10 mile round trip to Tesco on a Friday (and i don’t even enjoy that trip) 😂

[@John-McKenna]

Adrian flux was a joke for me coming from a stage 2 MK7 golf r to my m2c. They where looking £3,800 at 27🤦🏻‍♂️

[@DavideGTI86]

Spider web 🕸 in the windshield corner! 🙂 at 33:03

[@shazanashari3908]

Tried Adrian Flux insurance to cover my BMW M2 Comp, same as Joes and had my Springs done which is fantastic! Adrian Flux wanted £5.9k becuase I live in London. No convictions or claims, clean license with 15 years no claims and still crazy money I'm afraid. Anyone have any idea on this? My normal insurance before springs mod was only £1.1k.

[@cliveadamson91]

Joe with all your mods you must reckon the stock M2 Comp is useless

[@mattb001]

Gerrard's Cross!

[@ra55575]

‘I’m not going to sell rubbish...’ - strong words from someone selling a t-shirt that has knob written on it

[@jackwebster9526]

Ruhul Amin you obviously have zero sense of humour

[@نوافالجميل-ب6ض]

Guys should I get the 6 cylinder cayman GTS or the m2 comp ?

[@johnsonlimsheng]

Both

[@FISS007]

Joe, driving with you car with a transparent bonet is like walking with your wife while she's wearing a bikini x) Nice one though x)

[@JoeAchilles1]

Hahaha 😂

[@johngoodall7097]

Highly detaild video but non-the-less enjoyable. I did think you were going to break your mirror obviously you didnt they are not cheap and at the moment I don`t know what is available for any make of car should you need a part. 20 miles a gallon is way too dear as I am a pensioner, so I`ll just have to plod along in my 14 yr old Volvo S40 Ah poor me, so sad!!!

[@philb9550]

Cut to six months later... ‘help me pick out my new m3’. ;)

[@Muss786g]

1st

[@kevin-l7r7p]

I think we've gone too far with loud exhausts tbh now...The reality is other people (i.e. 99% of everyone else) don't want to hear (not Joe in particular) your car. So bored of hearing farting 4 pot Golf Rs (and the likes)..they're not special and nobody wants to hear them!

[@scottwhyatt8699]

Aussie aussie aussie, ... , ... , ...

[@toddtaylor3640]

2.5 minutes in, not a single useful insight about the car, and too many mentions of himself and sponsors to count.

[@jimhobbs461]

So make your own video contribution for us to tear apart. Joe has a considerable following to talk to, and sponsors are sponsors at the end of the day and need to be mentioned (as they would expect) to keep them sweet.