BMW M2 COMP LITCHFIELD

[baronbennyt]

The new track day project car has taken shape. What started off as a standard 2021 BMW M2 Competition with DCT ‘box is now, thanks to Litchfield, a far more focused thing in keeping with its dual role - a road going track day car.

[baronbennyt]

The spec:

1. Litchfield / Nitron 3-Way Race BMW M2 Suspension Kit.
2. Fitting with corner weighting and Litchfield laser alignment.
3. Litchfield Kinematics Kit.
4. Alcon Big Brake Kit (front and rear).
5. SRF Brake fluid.
6. BMW M4/M3/M2 Competition Crank Mod.
7. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres.
8. Apex EC-7 Alloy Wheel 19in race silver.
9. BMW M Performance front splitter, rear spoiler, rear diffuser, front grill, side grills, steering wheel, tow strap.
10. CS and XHP software.
11. Milltek EC approved cat back with Cerakote Black tips.
12. Stage 1 ECU tuning with Ecutek software license.
13. CSF Charge Cooler and Heat Exchanger bundle.
14. CSF Dual Pass Race Spec DCT Transmission Cooler
15. Competition Aluminium Charge Pipes.

[baronbennyt]

The dyno test results for the Litchfield Stage 1 engine map:

[JAMSXR]

Nice mods. How much were the wheels?

How are you finding the S55? I recently moved into an F80 (pre OPF). I did look at the M2 Comp but I needed the extra space.

[StoutBench]

I find this the most interesting M car they make outside of the M3 Touring. What was your rationale for picking one of these to track rather than something more traditional/cheaper?

[baronbennyt]

JAMSXR said:

Nice mods. How much were the wheels?

How are you finding the S55? I recently moved into an F80 (pre OPF). I did look at the M2 Comp but I needed the extra space.

Wheels were around £530.

It’s a very “meaty” car with huge mid-range torque. A short wheel base makes it quite snappy on a greasy circuit! The Milltek exhaust has given the car some voice. Overall, I’m very happy with the results thus far. The only thing I miss is greater steering feel.

[baronbennyt]

StoutBench said:

I find this the most interesting M car they make outside of the M3 Touring. What was your rationale for picking one of these to track rather than something more traditional/cheaper?

I have two Mazda MX5s which cover me for most of my track days but I wanted something with more power and, perhaps more importantly, torque for longer circuits with gradient such as the Nurburgring and Spa. I also want to be able to drive to and from these circuits in relative comfort.

[baronbennyt]

A few more shots of the car (at its first track day at Goodwood motor circuit) taken a couple of weeks ago.

[Terminator X]

Must be a bit lively?! My M2C was a bit mad as standard!

TX.

[macron]

That looks epic!

[danb79]

That's hell of a car & spec! Those Apex wheels look superb too... Not cheap I know; but they suit the car to a tee!

[CKY]

Lovely looking car Benny - interesting choosing someone like Lichfield vs following the crowd and flocking to someone like Schirmer, do you have more road driving in mind or other reasons for going with Lichfield?

[Marshall878]

Love those brakes!

[Oof4]

That looks great!

[milesgiles]

Effect on insurance out of interest?

[thelostboy]

Looks the business!

Whats the ride quality like on the Nitrons?

[HWW]

The car looks great.

Out of interest, are the Apex wheels for aesthetics or are they lighter than the 788M or 437M forged 19s?

I know Apex do a forged version, which I assume would be lighter than the OEM wheels but it'd be good to know how they flow formed wheels compare?

[baronbennyt]

Terminator X said:

Must be a bit lively?! My M2C was a bit mad as standard!

TX.

Yes, it certainly kept me on my toes on a wet and greasy Goodwood motor circuit! I think dry track days on long sweeping circuits will be its forte.

[baronbennyt]

CKY said:

Lovely looking car Benny - interesting choosing someone like Lichfield vs following the crowd and flocking to someone like Schirmer, do you have more road driving in mind or other reasons for going with Lichfield?

I went with Litchfield because of their comprehensive BMW M2 Comp upgrades package and the fact that two friends have already had their cars (a Porsche Carrera T and Toyota Yaris GR respectively) tuned by them and reported good things.

[baronbennyt]

thelostboy said:

Looks the business!

Whats the ride quality like on the Nitrons?

Honestly, the ride is quite stiff and choppy on the road but it felt great on-track. Directional changes are far sharper now. The car has been set up for fast road and bumpy circuit but it's probably a little too focused for track work. I might soften it up a smidge.