I ultimately went with the manual and I'm really happy. Yes, I wish I could launch it off the line (more easily) and obviously the automatic is a bit quicker when you're ripping through the gears with the extra torque and fast shift, but the manual makes it so much fun. Even driving calmly, it's just so engaging.
It matters, but not enough for you to worry too much about it. When I did my first replacement on my m2 comp, I made sure they replaced them with the * spec and sure enough, they felt great.
But on my second time getting new tires, I just went aftermarket, spent less money and got a tire that fits my needs a little better.
I have an S2000 as well as F87 M2. M2 isn't bad at all, but S2000 is the gold standard. I ordered a G87 manual; no way it ruins anything.
Mods:
* Endless ME-20 track pads
I’m running the alpin 5 and the ground connection was strong.
I run the DWS's on my M2, they're a good tire. Not amazing, but decent in the wet which is what i care about up in Seattle.
Headlights look good, it will be a classy front end.
Rear/ look a bit commical. Anime character angry squint tail lights. Even with a light bar, it wouldnt look much better.
The only thing I don\u2019t like about my F87 M2 is the automatic transmission. It\u2019s noisy, jerky and uncomfortable. Not a premium transmission. Fast, but not good.
Ate 200 caused my master cylinder in my M2 Competition to squeak. Wound up having to re flush with OE low viscosity fluid then again with SRF. It's a known problem in a few cars.
Installed EBC SG two piece racing rotors and EBC RP1 pads on my M2 about three weeks ago. My rotors currently look like this (photos attached) after a recent track day - brakes felt like they were grinding while on track.
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