performance brakes

marriedblonde · 12-15-2008, 04:12 PM

Does the M3 use 6 pot Brembo calipers? I didn't realise, in that case I stand corrected BMW have a cost effective option so they probably will offer one. Or you will find someone offering it. Perhaps Ant can price you up the parts.

J.

dxb335d · 12-15-2008, 04:16 PM

sorry mate, i thought the point you were making was that they stole it off the 135 to sell to 3 series owners.

Surely the same could be done for 335 owners stealing the brakes off an M3. What do you think?

marriedblonde · 12-15-2008, 04:37 PM

Sorrymy sarcasm gets the better of me sometimes

I guess M3 brakes would be a decent upgrade as the discs are 12mm bigger than the 335's but the standard M3 caliper doesn't have the sex appeal of the yellow 6 pot calipers of the current BBK... Plus I doubt they could do the M3 kit for sthe same sort of bargain as the current offering...

J.

bobgrey64 · 12-17-2008, 09:40 AM

Ant, will these brakes - or perhaps just the Calipers - fit other BMW models? Say E36 M3?

Mark II · 12-17-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

Mark II are you coming to one of the meets next year, would love to see your motor?

Yes Will, I would like to - just really depends on how things fall regarding my business/travel commitments at the time.

How frequently do you all meet up?

Do you tie in with any of the BMWCC events?

Ant397 · 12-17-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by miketheman2k

Ant, will these brakes - or perhaps just the Calipers - fit other BMW models? Say E36 M3?

Yes, they very well could do...

We already know they can be made to retrofit the E46 3 series and E46 M3/CSL, so as long as the wheels will allow the clearance, there is so reason why not.

ant.

RDG 40 · 12-17-2008, 12:57 PM

im running 6 pot front and 4 pot rer on my 320d

Awesome set up well worth while mod to do i really reccommend it.

Mt are from Ro at CA auto

alpini · 02-21-2009, 06:37 PM

can someone explain to me, do the discs really only cost £55 each? is it possible to just fit the discs (i just did series of mods to car and funds are low!)?
plus i'm not sure about the gold calipers with my red leather....!

alcook · 02-22-2009, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by acerboo

the discs on the 335 are bigger than the performance ones and bmw told me the standard 335 brakes are the equivelant of the performance brakes for the other models

After taking my car to Stelvio and chasing 3 tuned Scoobs and an Elise (and they chasing me), I can state that standard 335 brakes are awesome and, as Ant says, unless you're on an intensive track day, then the difference will be marginal if any at all.

To support Carlos's statement, one long (15 KM) down hill section from Davos saw me behind two Scoobs and at the bottom the lead Scoob's STI brakes were on fire... You could put this down to the fact he was less smooth and on the brakes more than the gears (we did extract the p*ss....

).

We did several such 'on it' sections over the 7 days and not once did I have noticeable fade or worrying moments with them. That does include the 50 odd switch backs...

So I'd suggest the performance gains will be when massively on it for lengthy periods on a track..

As for looks... no contest I'm afraid, they do look fantastic in yellow..

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marriedblonde Lieutenant 11 Rep 434 Posts Drives: e92 330 sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sunny south coast iTrader: (0)	Does the M3 use 6 pot Brembo calipers? I didn't realise, in that case I stand corrected BMW have a cost effective option so they probably will offer one. Or you will find someone offering it. Perhaps Ant can price you up the parts. J.
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marriedblonde Lieutenant 11 Rep 434 Posts Drives: e92 330 sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sunny south coast iTrader: (0)	Sorrymy sarcasm gets the better of me sometimes I guess M3 brakes would be a decent upgrade as the discs are 12mm bigger than the 335's but the standard M3 caliper doesn't have the sex appeal of the yellow 6 pot calipers of the current BBK... Plus I doubt they could do the M3 kit for sthe same sort of bargain as the current offering... J.
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RDG 40 Private 2 Rep 85 Posts Drives: E92 320d M sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lincolnshire iTrader: (1)	im running 6 pot front and 4 pot rer on my 320d Awesome set up well worth while mod to do i really reccommend it. Mt are from Ro at CA auto __________________ 320d, h&r springs,10mm spacers,schnitzer pedals,black grilles,6 pot fronts & 4 pot rears.
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alpini First Lieutenant 70 Rep 346 Posts Drives: F32 420d M Sport Coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NI iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW 420d M Sport [0.00]	can someone explain to me, do the discs really only cost £55 each? is it possible to just fit the discs (i just did series of mods to car and funds are low!)? plus i'm not sure about the gold calipers with my red leather....!
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