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Mod 17 - Ceramic brake pads

Brake dust suxs so their is only one cure.. ceramica brek pds

Photo 1 - 3 Akebono pads fresh from Aust post

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ceramica brek pds not to be confused with these

[JJH]

Good job Socks! So, where did you end up scoring the Akebonos from? I sourced from the US when the exch rate was better but not sure if that is still the case.

As I have mentioned before elsewhere, the feel of these pads will be different and you will notice it right from your first press of the pedal. You will get used to the difference fairly quickly - you need to give it a chance to bed in and the performance will improve. Ceramics do not have the initial bite of OEM pads but the stopping power for on-road use will be there. Dust-free wheels will have you never looking back!

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Originally Posted by JJH_335

Good job Socks! So, where did you end up scoring the Akebonos from? I sourced from the US when the exch rate was better but not sure if that is still the case.

As I have mentioned before elsewhere, the feel of these pads will be different and you will notice it right from your first press of the pedal. You will get used to the difference fairly quickly - you need to give it a chance to bed in and the performance will improve. Ceramics do not have the initial bite of OEM pads but the stopping power for on-road use will be there. Dust-free wheels will have you never looking back!

Hey JJ
Ebay Shipped from USA, set of front and back delivered for $250 aussie, I thought that was a pretty good

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Mod 18 - Stage 2 LPFP

Thanks to ABE92 can now run a bit more E85 and upgrade to more aggressive map Happy days

[Scotty89]

Install Friday night, ready for w/end meet?

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Originally Posted by Scotty89

Install Friday night, ready for w/end meet?

but can't make Friday

Blew the CP off the FMIC today (might have something to do with the new tune lol) so will need to take it into Active tomorrow to fix. Will get em to fit the new O2 sensor and brake pads while its there...

[harms]

Originally Posted by Socket

but can't make Friday

Blew the CP off the FMIC today (might have something to do with the new tune lol) so will need to take it into Active tomorrow to fix. Will get em to fit the new O2 sensor and brake pads while its there...

Which bit did you blow off... the silicone joiner from charge pipe to the oem fmic pipe? And there is no boost?

If its just that you should be able to fix that without going to Active. Or you can swing by mine and ill fix it up for you.

[ATTN]

Originally Posted by Socket

but can't make Friday

Blew the CP off the FMIC today (might have something to do with the new tune lol) so will need to take it into Active tomorrow to fix. Will get em to fit the new O2 sensor and brake pads while its there...

This is not rare, probably fix it yourself. If you have aftermarket CP more likely than not the silicon hose has just popped off the cool side.

Would just check and screw back on, would also be a good investment getting a OCC from BMR

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Originally Posted by harms

Which bit did you blow off... the silicone joiner from charge pipe to the oem fmic pipe? And there is no boost?

If its just that you should be able to fix that without going to Active. Or you can swing by mine and ill fix it up for you.

I think so Harmsy,
Yep drove out of the car park and there was no boost. Managed to reseat it and tighten up the clamp but not sure if its properly secured. Thanks for the offer mate, I was taking the car into Active anyway. Need to get the O2 sensor fitted so Ill get them to check the CP connections while its there..... Can't log until I get the sensor fixed and get rid of the half engine shut down on WOT

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Originally Posted by ATTN

This is not rare, probably fix it yourself. If you have aftermarket CP more likely than not the silicon hose has just popped off the cool side.

Would just check and screw back on, would also be a good investment getting a OCC from BMR

Yep got to reconnected, (eventually) not much room down there
Whats a OCC Attn??

[kookie]

OCC = Oil Catch Can

[Socket]

Originally Posted by kookie

OCC = Oil Catch Can

Thanks Kookie

[Pelicn]

Did i spot your "space grey" at Active last night?

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Originally Posted by Pelicn

Did i spot your "space grey" at Active last night?

Yes sir, Peli

Waiting for collection after, service, oil change, ceramic pads, new O2 sensor, upgraded boost sensor, stage 2 LPFP, fixed CP connection and fitted new oil filter housing gasket.

Had trouble getting home because car kept throwing codes and dropping into limp mode. Not because of anything Active had done, just but because the ECU would not recognise the 3.5 T map sensor until I reflashed the MHD tune with the N20 option ticked.

I have to say I was a bit worried, I was going to have to sleep in the car but got it going, so all good in the end

[Pelicn]

Originally Posted by Socket

Yes sir, Peli

Waiting for collection after, service, oil change, ceramic pads, new O2 sensor, upgraded boost sensor, stage 2 LPFP, fixed CP connection and fitted new oil filter housing gasket.

Had trouble getting home because car kept throwing codes and dropping into limp mode. Not because of anything Active had done, just but because the ECU would not recognise the 3.5 T map sensor until I reflashed the MHD tune with the N20 option ticked.

I have to say I was a bit worried, I was going to have to sleep in the car but got it going, so all good in the end

Oh damn you're giving her plenty of love at the moment, yeah i would be worried picking up my freshly serviced car only to have it limp home.

Glad your have it all sorted though we all know how much fun diagnosing a problem on these cars can be

[harms]

Originally Posted by Socket

Yes sir, Peli

Waiting for collection after, service, oil change, ceramic pads, new O2 sensor, upgraded boost sensor, stage 2 LPFP, fixed CP connection and fitted new oil filter housing gasket.

Had trouble getting home because car kept throwing codes and dropping into limp mode. Not because of anything Active had done, just but because the ECU would not recognise the 3.5 T map sensor until I reflashed the MHD tune with the N20 option ticked.

I have to say I was a bit worried, I was going to have to sleep in the car but got it going, so all good in the end

Bet it was running like crap. My car wouldn't even start with the N20 sensor until i reflashed with MHD N20 option.

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While getting together all the parts for a kw upgrade, I realised that I owe a big thanks to everyone here for their contribution to building SPCGRY

Scotty & Harmsy for putting me onto the BMWhat app, MHD tune, and forcing me to go E60 lol (thanks guys !!!)

DrJ for the awesome CF wrap (and his endless help and technical advice)

ATTN for the CF quad diffuser (with gaps cause I was running stock pipes)
GetInQ for the CF dual diffuser (that got rid of the skanky gaps)

Whooshy for spotting the Vanguard exhaust on Ebay (my fav mod)

Fossil (RIP) for spotting the H&R springs and organising the M3 body kit GB
JJH for putting me onto the Koni yellows (best shocks eva!!!)

Ink for organising the Stett canister GB

NayNay for the custom RGB headlights and selling me his RBs

Koncept for spotting the stage 2 LPFP and ABE who sent it over from WA

Ady for the black kidney grills, Dsisco for the M3 boot lid spoiler

Ausf22 for putting me onto the proper air ducts for the M3 rep bar

and All the peps who have generously given their help and advice,

A BIG thanks to you all...........

[JB4-335]

Add some coke to your scotch socket.

[harms]

I'd like to thank Drill for his sacrifice. He was reincarnated into a very active member who contributes to the fun and frivolity of the forum.

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Originally Posted by JB4-335

Add some coke to your scotch socket.

Haahhaah but seriously ... no alcohol was involved in the production of this post, but I could see how peps might think that

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Originally Posted by harms

I'd like to thank Drill for his sacrifice. He was reincarnated into a very active member who contributes to the fun and frivolity of the forum.

Thanks Harmsy....