Why the F8x is the tuner's M car
Between 2014 and 2021 the F8x generation carried the M division through its first full turbo era. The S55 - a closed-deck twin-turbo straight six - responds to hardware like few engines before it: bolt-ons and a map take a 425hp car comfortably past 550, and the chassis takes the extra without complaint. That's why the F8x is one of the most heavily supported tuning platforms on sale today.
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F8x - frequently asked
Do F80, F82 and F87 parts interchange?
Mostly, yes - the F80 and F82 are near-identical mechanically, and the S55-powered M2 Competition/CS shares engine hardware with both. Exceptions (exhausts by body style, N55-engined original M2 parts) are called out in each product's fitment notes.
Which parts fit the original N55 M2?
Chassis parts - suspension, brakes, aero, wheels - fit all F87s. Engine-specific hardware (intakes, downpipes, charge pipes, tuning) differs between the N55 M2 and the S55 Competition/CS: filter by "F87 M2 / Comp / CS" in the sidebar and each listing states its engine code.
What's the best first mod for an F8x?
A Stage 1 map. The S55 gains roughly 60-80hp on stock hardware - the best value on the platform. After that: downpipes and cooling, then suspension to match.
Do you offer ECU tuning in-house?
Yes - Stage 1-3 and custom ECU mapping are done fully in-house. We don't currently offer parts fitting, but we're happy to advise on your install.