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Originally Posted by 3002 tii
For the hardcore track guys, maybe it's time you upgrade the fronts to Stoptech BBK. Turner has 20% off now. If you were ever on the fence, now would be the time to buy new. $3200 down to $2600 or so. It's a huge investment but there's a lot of benefits:
- Don't have to worry about caliper rebuilds
- Fade resistance
- Larger rotors = more inertia = better stopping
- Weight savings of 6lbs per corner
- Pad swap can be done in 10 min per side once wheels are off
Downside is rotors/pads are more expensive and you may need spacers or bigger wheels to clear the calipers. I have the ST40's on my Z and I'm a big fan of them. And FWIW upgrading fronts only will not change bias neither.
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/show...e-kit-e82-135i |
I dont doubt that a BBK would solve a lot of headaches, but an RB Stainless Steel piston + high temp boots is $450USD, versus $2600USD. Ive been tracking my tuned 135i for three seasons on stock pistons + boots + Ti shields. At this rate, I figure the RB SS rebuild kit may outlast the car.
I love my consistent braking power now, with PMU Club Racer RC09 pads, cooling ducts, fresh front Centric rotors, and stock front+rear calipers. I can switch between my summer style 261's and my winter style 73's that both clear the stock calipers.