Time to Buy a G87 M2.

What an incredible time at MPact, I am already looking forward to next year! In today's video I meet up with Chris and his G87 M2. This car looks INCREDIBLE with the way Chris has set it up, I wouldn't change a thing. It is tasteful, simple and gives classic vibes, I just love it.
NOW...BEFORE YOU SAY IT: "BUT Jon, you said you disliked this car.." You are absolutely right, I did not love it.. It was hard for me to envision this car pulling off it's less than ideal body features. But I must be honest, this is the first one I have seen that I have liked. I think its a mixture of a few things: The Color (This car really only looks good in red and black imo, best in black), the wheelset (LM's and E88's would be my pick of the litter all day for this chassis, mesh wheels and a dish do this body wonders) and lastly the trunk (The alpha N trunk helps TREMENDOUSLY with the oddly large rear bumper corners.
The front of the car I can get behind in the color black. The colored cars look odd with the way they designed the grills, black basically just hides all of that for me, which I prefer. The side profile is very good, like a more angular and compact M4CSL. The hips and fenders are very reminiscent of the e30 M3, I love that.
Performance: There isn't much to dislike here. It's got the s58, it is extremely capable and DOES NOT drive like the M4 or the M3.. It's as if the M4CSL had a baby with the M3, then stole the wheelbase from an E46 M3. It's interesting, and different..It is GOOD. Very snappy, compliant and feels light on its feet (despite its heavy weight on paper)
The steering is my ONLY gripe (which I fully expected) If the car had MAYBE 15% more of a hydraulic feel, it would be PERFECT. I had a conversation with a few friends who are building these at MPact, and there are some tricks to help these M2's feel even better, If I buy one I am doing them:
1. Flash M4 CSL Steering Electronics Into Car
2. M4 CSL Hub Conversion
3. Monoball Bushings all around
4. Aftermarket Control Arms, Thrust Arms, etc..
5. Ohlins Coilovers
I think that would really set this car up for success!
The G80's and G82's are EVERYWHERE. Literally. I have never seen so many G8X's at one show. Which is awesome, but also..makes them less appealing to me. BMW has sold over 25,000 G80s, thats already 9,000 more than the F80 Run and they aren't even finished yet. If you are a straigh tline speed guy, the M2 wont be for you. This is a corners car. Therefore, the RWD and the Manual makes the most sense. It's perfect for this car.
Huge shoutout to Chris for letting me check his car out, you can follow him here: divergedm2...
And his shop RPI here: rpipower?h...
Here is a list of the G87 Modifications that chris is running:
IND Paint Matched Reflectors: tinyurl.com/598hm2p2
IND Rear Reflectors: tinyurl.com/wxfvyncy
Downstar Dress Up Kit: tinyurl.com/yvtkyfwf
Goldenwrench Engine Caps: tinyurl.com/bdznyufx
R44 Carbon Front Lip: tinyurl.com/367fbz79
R44 Carbon Sideskirt Extensions: tinyurl.com/45akyxxs
R44 Carbon Rear Diffuser: tinyurl.com/4zntstch
R44 Carbon Mirror Caps: tinyurl.com/bfshu2cj
Alpha N Carbon Trunk: tinyurl.com/5ehkpx8d
KW HAS Kit: tinyurl.com/4mp49v2x
Dinan Carbon Intakes: tinyurl.com/26fa2hsz
G8X JB4 Tune: bit.ly/3qH9o24
Active Autowerke Equal Mid: tinyurl.com/4skefj3z
Dinan rear section: tinyurl.com/2ns4nw5w
BMW MODIFICATIONS FROM ALL OF MY BUILDS: www.thicwhips.com
All of my Wheel & Tire Setups: tinyurl.com/yyftysns
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[@ThicWhips]

Huge shoutout to Chris for letting me film and drive his g87! Full breakdown of my thoughts in the description! What do you think? Has the g87 grown on you? Comment down below..

[@ndacosta2]

Next time you get to drive my G87 with the Gold wheels! Thanks for finally joining the dark side.

[@chrismiddleton8543]

I love the boxy shape and looks way better than the older m2 in comparison

[@KurwinSmith-eq9mf]

Nope I don't like the new m2 but the previous gen oh boyyyyyyyy ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@olivermayer5834]

The M2 is slowly growing on me. Really didn't like it at first but now with the aftermarket patrs comign out it seems like you can make these looks pretty good and aggresive

[@ThicWhips]

Agreed

[@photonpilot__]

IMO having a darker color on it, like black, makes it a lot more palatable too. The light blue you see them in really draws your attention to some of their really weird body lines.

[@pavlost1108]

Dont get me wrong the g87 m2 aftermarket potential is so great. It crazy how a m2 is 4000 pound now. I thought the m2 is supposed to be this lighter nimble car. 2023 Cayman is still 3100lbs.ND Miata got lighter than the NC Miata. How BMW managed to make a rear drive G87 M2 300lbs HEAVIER than a 4-door, AWD, Audi RS3 is actually impressive.

[@Cardiakk]

​@mperformance3502 The same can be said about most sports/super/hypercars. Most of them are ugly as hell but people love them because of what comes with the package.

[@v8_sami]

@@pavlost1108I was just about to say. It’s like the whole industry is moving towards heavier car.

[@JGWhips]

Great seeing @drivergedm2 getting love! True gentleman and BMW ambassador.

[@bikezone8099]

I absolutely love the interior and the engine in the new M2 but when you compare this one to your OG I just can't accept the looks of the new one at all although Chris' is probably the best example I have seen. Thanks to you I am already prepping my list of bits to buy for my M2 I am hopefully picking up spring 24 :)

[@nell9956]

I feel like the the new m2 fits you, I was a fan of the previous gen you had it’s was 🔥🔥, been watching since the f30 days when I had mine, currently own a sunset 🍊 m340. Keep these videos coming! 🙏

[@DR-zc7rz]

This M2 is a beast! Probably the only one I’ve seen that I actually like thus far.

[@phedeks]

Best looking M2 I’ve ever seen. I’d only add a Satin PPF and I’d would be perfect

[@RPI_]

We definitely had a great time with the beginning stages of this build, and of course Mpact 2023! Thanks for the great review!

[@ThicWhips]

Thanks for being part of such a cool build! See you next year

[@evildarren1]

Just ordered mine today, this video was a huge help that nudged me towards the platform.

[@mystik_x3]

So happy to see my man Chris get the spotlight he deserves 😊

[@ThicWhips]

You and me both!

[@chaz3576]

One of my dream cars. I am getting this. Beautiful car

[@hummerindiana159]

I’ve been following your channel since your Supra build and I honestly don’t know how you only have 130k Subs. All videos you make have a great quality, nice editing and overall it’s just great content. Just wanted to get that off my chest because you’re part of the reason my love for bmw grew a lot in the last year, I even bought a b58 and I absolutely love it. Anyway thank you for your videos and keep doing your thing bro. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪❤️

[@ThicWhips]

I appreciate that!

[@eduardlast23]

Trunk is cool as hell mpact was dope alot of cool stuff there

[@icloudchris]

I’m a simple man. I see a video posted from Thic Whips - I watch it.

[@ThicWhips]

Simple, yet SMART man. 😂👍

[@bryan8734]

😂😂😂

[@justinyeh7523]

This is such a sick looking car it got a jdm vibe I love it

[@RexRogers_]

Love watching the progress of this build on IG

[@iCuretheWorld]

Meeting Chris from RPI was awesome! I had tons of questions about the car as I'm looking to sell my RS3 for a G87 here too. Super great guys at RPI!

[@scott331]

Thee Most Amazing 🤩 M2’s Ever! Woooo-Hooooo

[@UsefAfande]

Oh yeah! Been waiting on this one!

[@ThicWhips]

Yessir!

[@nissy4]

Looks better everyday

[@bikotheanimator6169]

I wish I had money for one. The G87 M2 is amazing and everyone complains because of how it looks. If I were super rich right now, I would buy the G87 M2. I made a video where I put the best rims (wheels) on the G87 M2, and I also put the best spoiler wing for the M2 cars on it. I also showcased the car with different colors. It completely changes the car. The problem with the car is companies keep choosing to place entirely all black wheels on stock sports cars. Black wheels only look good with machine lip, polish, or chrome edge. They demonstrated this car with a bad choice for rims, or wheels. I plan to save up money and sell my stock 2016 Genesis Coupe 3.8 and buy an M240i xDrive. If I get rich, I will buy the new G87 M2. People are really sleeping on this car. S58 is the new 3JZ.

[@michaelpolissky]

The best looking G87 for sure!

[@ThicWhips]

I think so too!

[@jg-ry5lx]

G87 done proper, this car looks great in BSM

[@ThicWhips]

Yessir

[@rcouchh]

And to think, I got flamed when Thicwhip said the G87 was an abomination and he’d never want one, and I said he’d change his mind in 6 months. Shocking, here we are.

[@ThicWhips]

I’ll save a hug for you.

[@rcouchh]

I'm good on the hug. I take delivery of my G87 tomorrow ;)@@ThicWhips

[@ThicWhips]

That’s awesome! You should always be buying a car for you, not what others think anyways. Nobody else’s opinion matters, including mine.

[@FnGRZupra]

It’s stil ugly

[@BrakRulesAll]

Love the mods - the CF trunk, the other CF pieces, especially the LM's - but in the end, Butthead was right - "you can't polish a turd", though this was a valiant effort. Brilliant car as long as you don't have to look at it.

[@Veyronp87]

dang! BBS wheels and body kit make it look like a square body e30! looks sick

[@danielgonzalezreyes4344]

This car should definitely appear in the next Fast and Furious movie or a street racing movie. 👍👍👍It has that neighborhood style.

[@gabegonzales8618]

The S58 is such a better motor in everyway than the B58 except sound 😅

[@ThicWhips]

I actually don’t mind the sound. Under load, higher rpm sounds like a flat 6 Porsche

[@sameraw4307]

NO lol@@ThicWhips

[@XCLUZEVO]

I’ll be man enough to admit I sh*tted on the new m2 so much in other videos you posted about it but saw one at a local meet this week and car looks so much better in person

[@liamsullivan8171]

The rear end is a lot less wacky in black I dig it.

[@jaywhips]

I didn't even know you were at Mpact !! I wish I coulda said what up !

[@AutomotiveTherapy]

This is would 100% qualify for my next car. Love the way this one looks. Black with those wheels is mintttt

[@ThicWhips]

It’s insane man, great car

[@sebaj8386]

Damn that didn’t thing modded beautifully

[@yujie1973]

Nice video. I don't if it's just me but I think the current gen M240i looks better. The mods for sure makes the M2 look a lot better.

[@UsefAfande]

Chris is the man! Glad to see you got to drive his and share your perspective! Definitely one of my favorites! Makes me miss black cars🔥

[@ThicWhips]

Yessir he is awesome!

[@leobats14]

Fantastic video my friend

[@ThicWhips]

Thanks for the visit

[@user-mi2th3eb2k]

Sick Car

[@MClowe7]

I did NOT like the G87 when it was first released. I talked so much trash about it... Over time, as all new BMW designs do, it grew on me. This video had a huge part in changing my mind. I just put my order in for this same spec in Toronto red on Thursday :D Can't WAIT (now I need to save up for this exhaust setup 😅)

[@AndreiCatalinOG]

Dear lord, that trunk is pure hidous!

[@ThicWhips]

I think it’s beautiful 😬

[@suprafan2jz]

Bro! You should put the songs in the bio :) What was that phonky tune in the intro B roll? Love how you're willing to check out the new M2 after saying you didn't like it. I personally am not sold on it at all. However. That being said. I'm an open minded person too. Also. It finally just hit me. That thing looks like a Dodge.

[@GlitchBomb]

I dig the G87 M2 💯

[@ThicWhips]

100%

[@F80Ho]

Chris is the man 🔥

[@ThicWhips]

yeah he is

[@UsefAfande]

💯

[@AJUSA1]

G87s are SICK... They have the proper bmw kidney grill design and M bumper but just modernized and more angular which is fine and looks great with the front spitter added... Anything is better than the G80 fascia imo but I'm a BMW purist from way back so I'm not open to radical design changes... I really see the G87 M2 as a new E36 with those angular lines but it also has widebody flares similar in feel to the E30 M3... Would have loved to see clear on top, red on bottom tail lights though.... But it's definitely the best RWD S58 car... If you have to have the AWD and are going for 1/4 mile times... M4 comp is still better for that... but for anything else.. the M2 is the better car. Would love to see one on the channel

[@CarlosFerreira-0879]

Damn that E31 looks soooooo good!!!

[@ThicWhips]

One of my favorites!

[@CarlosFerreira-0879]

My buddy had one in blue with MK 18 inch wheels, it was fucking sick!! I just love them!!

[@jdm3litecoulture-572]

This car is bad ass man

[@kazooo93]

are those the regular m2 seats ? looks like some nice carbon buckets from a g80/g82

[@TimiTurnaj]

Black BMW + Silver LM = perfect

[@ThicWhips]

Yessir

[@bikotheanimator6169]

Jackie Ding is showing what the G87 M2 can do on the track.

[@hypecentric]

I like the boxy / rally body

[@Ok-jf3nr]

The M2 is growing on me I never thought I'd like it in Black but I think it's the best colour. The boot/trunk is perfect. I've never really been a fan of wings that stick on. Stance wheel great 👍

[@ThicWhips]

Facts

[@skiparock]

you're taller, with the carbon buckets, any annoyances with shifting and leg bumping the middle? Felt fine?

[@Helios_377]

한국에 있는 G87 M2 오너입니다. 좋은 컨텐츠 만들어줘서 고마워요

[@ruslanpetrov5880]

the way from hate to love man

[@slowm240]

the rear fenders on black cars go crazy from the front

[@JimmyBimmers]

This video is so inspiring Truly , I want to start a business soon and make accessories & car parts etc. I will try to start soon thanks for the vid

[@ThicWhips]

You can do it!

[@JimmyBimmers]

Thanks a lot for that for real man , I will try my hardest now @@ThicWhips

[@luigidacosta1914]

I’ve never liked those kinds of wheels 🛞. The brand yes, but those only if they were black or a darker colour. Also, the Center cap could be a black and white BMW floating logo.

[@andrec9058]

How does it drive in comparison to the F87. Some people say it feels numb

[@rg6982]

This is a very very smart move! If there's one man that can make these car look half decent is Mr ThicWhips!!!🎉😅

[@ThicWhips]

I’d say Chris did a damn good job!

[@rg6982]

​@@ThicWhipsyup I agree!!

[@Iplayforfood88]

First time i saw this car i wasn't visually impressed on it's looks compared to previous generations. It's kinda grown on me somehow, i want a G87 M2!

[@jaimehurtado356]

I'm curious how you like the full digital dash? I wish they were more like Porsche with real tack/rpm's in the center but the rest digital.

[@ThicWhips]

It's going to take some time for me to get used to it. I'm so used to my E Series cars that even the G20/G8X screens are new to me, let alone these giant wrap around screens.. BUT, I will say from a tech perspective its pretty neat. As long as it doesn't take away from the actual driving experience Im here for it.

[@NightNight87]

Chris is the 🐐🤙

[@ThicWhips]

Yeah he is

[@slowm240]

best in black imo

[@Smokedship]

I do have a question about all these mods. Doesn’t BMW void the warranty when tampering with the vehicle to such an extent? Here in India they’ll snap off the warranty even if you tried to pinch the wires…

[@valvetronic]

we are ready when you do;)

[@ThicWhips]

😬

[@nyinyiwin14]

Bro that car is thicc

[@chrisginoc]

Come on Thic. You know you want one. I would do it in a heartbeat if I had a youtube channel like you. Catch a new wave of subscribers and grow like you did with the A90 Supra. This G87 is a beast.

[@ThicWhips]

Of course I want one, that’s why I made this video! 😂

[@chrisginoc]

​@@ThicWhipsLet's get you to 500k subscribers. The G87 M2 and modding it is the ticket.

[@edbriseno1623]

Why is the engine light on?

[@X314G]

I want the g87 M2 to be my next car so bad, unfortunately it's out of my reach for at least a couple years due to career changes

[@PackersareBoss]

Really reminds me of a modded e90

[@cleanwhite6527]

Welp between the supercharged M3 and this M2, you’re gonna have your hands full 😂 😂 😂

[@ThicWhips]

*and my s65 swapped 135 😂

[@cleanwhite6527]

@@ThicWhips 😂 😂 😂 right!! You’re gonna need a bigger boat aka garage 😂

[@IgorTbauman]

True BMW with True check engine хDD

[@G80pon]

What exhaust?

[@naskrajuciszy]

I used to hate the way the new 2 series looks and recently saw one in the wild and just like the owner said Ichanged my mind. In person it is much better looking.

[@ThicWhips]

Facts

[@seethruhead7119]

This car doesn't look terrible in black.

[@ThicWhips]

Dare we say, "good"!

[@NotJustALineCook]

“Not a bad way to spend $10,000” -Toretto

[@NotJustALineCook]

🌭

[@streetgrip]

Is that a Ford EcoBoost?

[@jimbaranresidence8]

If its for S58, ok wif m2 fm mexico, but if for whole car go for m3c or m4c, CBU germany.

[@USConnexion]

They should add the dravit grey option for the g87

[@ThicWhips]

THIS

[@UsefAfande]

I agree 😄

[@USConnexion]

@@UsefAfande usef akhi hope you are doing well, I messaged you long time ago on one of your YT posts. I received my dravit g80 cx and I'm loving it!!

[@windingus3722]

Its time to get an M2 again

[@windingus3722]

Hail Hydra@jak-gm7zg

[@Derpzila]

damn thing is like darthvader

[@jouhajohnny]

I would build mine exactly the same but in different color

[@vonfragyou]

I like this M2 more than the M4.

[@ThicWhips]

Me too

[@alexhentschel1080]

All G chassis' look best in black.

[@ThicWhips]

Facts

[@UsefAfande]

And grey 🥺😝

[@alexhentschel1080]

@@UsefAfande absolutely! Yours looks immaculate, especially with the red accents and yellow DRLs

[@user-mi9dl4yt9o]

Why has anyone made a video of a f20 from stock to mods ?

[@G20T]

I can say this is probably better than yhe m4 price wise it is a 2 door same engine

[@MURDOCDEFI]

Quite a different opinion from your last video on the G87

[@ThicWhips]

Sure is!

[@WhatsyourForte]

His car is super dope!!!

[@ThicWhips]

Facts man

[@uklmngubane5661]

ol number one Lets gooo_Amazing add on;s looks flushed

[@csboi]

The G87 looks like a Lego set designed for ages 3+ (many share this opinion, I didnt make it up). Also, it's much more digital than most performance cars a true automotive enhusiast would be comfortable with. It's a hard pass for most people, myself included. It will never grow on me. But for the new crop of enthusiasts, looks like a great option - it's new, it's fast, comes in manual, and has lots of screens. 🎉

[@ThicWhips]

I love my older cars, but this car is undeniable in person. And the performance is extremely good

[@csboi]

@jak-gm7zg My boi it's not that serious.

[@shaneWARs1]

How could anyone not like this car wide body looks amazing

[@ThicWhips]

I agree

[@Wns2n_t]

🤔🤔🤔 tough one.. it growing on me

[@joelviera7461]

😈😈😈😈🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@fancypants5490]

does anyone else get skyline/gtr vibes from the styling?

[@evan.435]

Those BBS's work perfectly with G87's

[@trevinehrie395]

what is this song

[@prashanthp5448]

Looks good in black but at this price point I’d rather pay a bit extra and get into a lightly used Porsche. I had the G87 for a week and currently own the OG. The G87 is super quick but the driving experience is very insulated and feels less raw. The old school charm is gone with the G87

[@ThicWhips]

Which Porsche would you buy at $70k

[@prashanthp5448]

Here in Australia, you could get a used Cayman GTS for just15k more....or alternatively a lightly used G82 for around the same money@@ThicWhips

[@saynotothegreatreset]

Nice car but i prefer to see it with bmw center caps

[@ThicWhips]

Fair enough!

[@mthusiastmedia9782]

Thic G chassis lol. Who woulda thought

[@ThicWhips]

Not you or I 😂

[@tamparei]

Wish this was 3600 lbs or less and AWD 😭

[@jovaneghtesadi1494]

Starting to like the M2. Just the bland “big screen” interior looks like cost cutting. People are tired of looking at screens all day.