u/ragingduck

A warm summer night cruise.

My Camera & Mic Setup can be found here. - Link

I love how my G98 M2 looks on the outside, but the view from the driver's seat is really what makes it worth it.

Spirited drive through a local canyon in my M2.

Song: Pink Moon by Nick Drake

Captured with:

• DJI Osmo Action 6 in 4K 30fps using a K&F ND Filters
• The camera is mounted on a GoPro Head Strap 2.0 for the POV perspective.
• DJI Mic 2 Transmitter is mounted on the bumper and pairs wirelessly to the Action 6 to capture exhaust audio
• DJI Mic 2 Transmitter is mounted in the engine bay and also pairs wirelessly to the Action 6 to capture engine audio.
• All of these items are listed in my Linktree for easy reference. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

DJI Settings:

4k 16:9

30fps

5800K

1/50

100-800 ISO

5800K

D-LogM

F/4

NR -2

Texture -2

Ultrawide

Rocksteady OFF

Colored in DaVinci Resolve

Vehicle:

• 2025 BMW M2
• Ohlins Road & Track DFV Coilovers
• CS DME tune - 523hp 479 lb-ft
• Millway Race Uniball Camber Plates
• SPL Adjustable Tie Rod Ends
• Nankang Sportnex CR-S 200tw tires 305/30/19
• Endless ME-20 track pads
• Milltek 102mm Single non-resonated Midpipe
• Apex ML-10RT 19x11”ET22

My Camera & Mic Setup can be found here. - Link

Not my tire marks but dayum what a view

I remember driving around the empty streets of LA at night during the pandemic and blasting Kavinsky's Nightcall wondering if this was the end of civilization. It wasn't, but there was something cathartic about valuing each breathing moment as possibly our last and remembering how things used to be before everything got so surreal.

Captured with:

• DJI Osmo Action 6 in 4K 30fps using a K&F ND Filters
• The camera is mounted on a GoPro Head Strap 2.0 for the POV perspective.
• DJI Mic 2 Transmitter is mounted on the bumper and pairs wirelessly to the Action 6 to capture exhaust audio
• DJI Mic 2 Transmitter is mounted in the engine bay and also pairs wirelessly to the Action 6 to capture engine audio.
• All of these items are listed in my Linktree for easy reference. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

As requested, no music this time.

The long days?
The way the tires are already warm?
Being able to drive with the windows down?
The way the road holds onto the day’s heat?

My Camera & Mic Setup can be found here.

I want a pair but sometimes I think I look like a cop especially when I’m wearing a hat.

Does it still scream 80’s Law Enforcement?

(Google image)

Went on an early drive this morning and decided to stop by Target on the way home. Finally caught a fresh restock and picked up the Ferrari 250 GTO I’ve been looking for!

I left the Gulf 917k for the next person as I already have one.

Chill drive at sunset felt like I was stepping into the past.

I've been using a DJI Mic Mini to pick up engine sounds, but the battery died unfortunately. I've since picked up another DJI Mic 2, which costs a bit more, but has a much longer operating battery life than the Mic Mini. Now I can record the whole drive without worrying about charging. Link to my camera setup here.

It's been quite the journey with my M2 since acquiring it last year. The M2 went from a sensible comfortable sporty coupe to a touge and track tuned ruined bimmer.

The front splitter is cracked, the bumper and fender flares are peppered with road rash, can't make it down most driveways or over speed bumps without going practically sideways, the brakes squeal like a pig and I cut holes in my fender liner just to fit these 305s tires.

Worth it.

The car drives like it's on rails, it feels more alive, more connected, and much more capable than when it was unmolested. I've met many new people and been on literally 50 canyon runs (I counted!) and just started going back to the track.

"Blue Hour" run. No music, just exhaust and a Twin Turbo I6.

• 2025 BMW M2
• Ohlins Road & Track DFV Coilovers
• CS DME tune - 523hp 479 lb-ft
• Millway Race Uniball Camber Plates
• SPL Adjustable Tie Rod Ends
• Nankang Sportnex CR-S 200tw tires 305/30/19
• Endless ME-20 track pads
• Milltek 102mm Single non-resonated Midpipe
• Apex ML-10RT 19x11”ET22

My Camera & Mic Setup can be found here.

enjoy the drive.

Vehicle:

• 2025 BMW M2
• Ohlins Road & Track DFV Coilovers
• CS DME tune - 523hp 479 lb-ft
• Millway Race Uniball Camber Plates
• SPL Adjustable Tie Rod Ends
• Nankang Sportnex CR-S 200tw tires 305/30/19
• Endless ME-20 track pads
• Milltek 102mm Single non-resonated Midpipe
• Apex ML-10RT 19x11”ET22

Captured with:

• DJI Osmo Action 6 in 4K 30fps using a K&F ND Filters
• The camera is mounted on a GoPro Head Strap 2.0 for the POV perspective.
• DJI Mic 2 Transmitter is mounted on the bumper and pairs wirelessly to the Action 6 to capture exhaust audio
• DJI Mic 2 Transmitter is mounted in the engine bay and also pairs wirelessly to the Action 6 to capture engine audio.
• All of these items are listed in my Amazon Page for easy reference. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Audio Mix and Color are done in DaVinci Resolve (Free Version).

I’m considering either a 5 door or Countryman Cooper S for my teen’s first car. The B48 engine seems pretty reliable. How does everything else hold up? Is it relatively reliable? Looking for a 2015+ Cooper S 5 door or 2017 Countryman S.

Ultimately what drew me to the Mini is that I have owned 9 BMWs in the past and I generally like what BMW does in terms of handling and interior quality. I wanted something fun to drive, not just another basic car like a Corolla. Also something sporty but a bit under the radar. Seems like a civics and Subarus are victims of theft often, being popular among younger drivers. The Mini seems more niche.

Thoughts?

Grip for days, drives like a dream. Aggressive hips, can’t not look back. Not too big, not too small, just the right size. Most fun M car I’ve ever had, on the track and the street. Thank you, car gods, for blessing us with these machines and spectacular roads and tracks to drive them on.

Not a peep from these 305/35/19 squared track ties and -3.8 front camber. Absolute grip monsters.