United BMW - BMW Performance Brake Kits $845.00 + shipping

Satalite · 03-25-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

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Originally Posted by Satalite

I would think the price on these is not the same anymore... BMW performance parts are now premium

What do you mean that they're "now premium?" Was there a price increase from Germany or something?

Now for all parts not installed or shipped it's like 1600$ lol... That quote is from Tischer too! Outrageous...

Bimmer-Bob · 03-26-2011, 03:24 AM

Turner Motorsport has them on sale (this month) for $999.95. Tischer had them for $930 for a long time, but you're right, their price has gone way up. I didn't even see the kits on United's site - maybe they're NLA?

Satalite · 03-26-2011, 10:29 AM

Maybe that's why the price is so high because they might be redesigning them and production is low...

S54dan · 03-26-2011, 10:46 AM

The kits are NLA. I'll be able to answer all questions when I get back on Wednesday. For now I'll have limited access to email and PMs. I'm with BMW for a conference so don't forget to check out my performance parts threads to ask questions.

UdubBadger · 03-26-2011, 10:49 AM

hmmm... NLA huh? I really wish I could just buy the calipers separate

Bimmer-Bob · 03-26-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

The kits are NLA. I'll be able to answer all questions when I get back on Wednesday. For now I'll have limited access to email and PMs. I'm with BMW for a conference so don't forget to check out my performance parts threads to ask questions.

For Wednesday: are these kits permanently NLA? Or just back-ordered? If permanent, is there some sort of updated kit on the horizon? I'm specifically interested in the 128i, BTW.

Thanks, Dan

thez99 · 03-26-2011, 07:06 PM

I would also be interested in the 135i kit for that price ($900) if they become available again. Let us know

Bimmer-Bob · 03-29-2011, 02:04 PM

Dan - BUMP!

DriveHard · 03-29-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

Dan - BUMP!

dan is in VEGAS, BABY... BMW aftersales conference... he wont answer till he gets to a laptop if available..

UdubBadger · 03-29-2011, 10:40 PM

Guys they won't be at that price anymore. BMW put a premium on them. Tischers identical kit is almost $2000 for a 135i with the full rotors and everything. This price was too good to be true and didn't last long. I'm sure if Tischer or United could sell them at this price they would still be doing so.

Satalite · 03-29-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

Guys they won't be at that price anymore. BMW put a premium on them. Tischers identical kit is almost $2000 for a 135i with the full rotors and everything. This price was too good to be true and didn't last long. I'm sure if Tischer or United could sell them at this price they would still be doing so.

Yah and they would be sold out like the sway bars

haha. This price will not be seen again even for a group buy ...

Bimmer-Bob · 03-30-2011, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

Guys they won't be at that price anymore. BMW put a premium on them. Tischers identical kit is almost $2000 for a 135i with the full rotors and everything. This price was too good to be true and didn't last long. I'm sure if Tischer or United could sell them at this price they would still be doing so.

No, I know they won't be that cheap again - just wondering what's up with them being NLA. Like is there a newer kit coming out, etc.

And my bump was just to keep this thread from being buried while Dan is gone.

UdubBadger · 03-30-2011, 09:42 AM

the NLA is probably on the price, not the actual kit. Tischer says they still sell it, spoke to Evan yesterday.

Bimmer-Bob · 03-31-2011, 08:09 AM

Dan - welcome back! Any news on these brake kits? Just temporarily out of stock? I know the $845 price is a no go...

BTW, anything new on the horizon for BMW Performance?

S54dan · 03-31-2011, 09:51 AM

They are available again after another look.

However the MSRP on each has changed.

135i - $2731.34
128i - $1713.77

Obviously we can work something out, but not sure how much interest there is to do so.

UdubBadger · 03-31-2011, 09:58 AM

yeah thats quite a jump for stock parts that just are painted phoenix gold and some drilled/slotter rotors

S54dan · 03-31-2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

yeah thats quite a jump for stock parts that just are painted phoenix gold and some drilled/slotter rotors

Agreed - for the 135i anyway.

128i owners actually get an upgrade.

UdubBadger · 03-31-2011, 10:19 AM

ah yeah, very true

Satalite · 03-31-2011, 10:39 AM

Still 2 grand for brake upgrade? You could invest a ton in the engine area with that!

UdubBadger · 03-31-2011, 10:41 AM

does the 128 kit come with front and rear calipers or just front?

S54dan · 03-31-2011, 11:47 AM

Just front.

I've asked this question time and time again with BMW... "why don't you just sell the kit as a front just like with the 328i?"

The answer is because Germany doesn't, and apparently the rear brakes on the German 1's are not as good as the US 1's, so the kit comes with 6 piston front calipers, but factory US-Spec rear calipers.

Additionally, 135i kits do work on 128i's but the use of the e-brake is eliminated due to the shoes not being able to touch the rotors.

smellthebeans · 03-19-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

Just front.

I've asked this question time and time again with BMW... "why don't you just sell the kit as a front just like with the 328i?"

The answer is because Germany doesn't, and apparently the rear brakes on the German 1's are not as good as the US 1's, so the kit comes with 6 piston front calipers, but factory US-Spec rear calipers.

Additionally, 135i kits do work on 128i's but the use of the e-brake is eliminated due to the shoes not being able to touch the rotors.

with out actually looking up the details...a person so motivated could order 135i e-brake shoes and complete a swap for larger rear rotors?

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Bimmer-Bob ! 698 Rep 3,267 Posts Drives: 2010 128i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Anacortes, WA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2024 Ford Bronco (U ... [0.00] 2010 BMW 128i (E82) [9.25]	Turner Motorsport has them on sale (this month) for $999.95. Tischer had them for $930 for a long time, but you're right, their price has gone way up. I didn't even see the kits on United's site - maybe they're NLA?
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03-26-2011, 10:29 AM	#25
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S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 308 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	The kits are NLA. I'll be able to answer all questions when I get back on Wednesday. For now I'll have limited access to email and PMs. I'm with BMW for a conference so don't forget to check out my performance parts threads to ask questions. __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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UdubBadger Banned 633 Rep 24,685 Posts Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [9.50] 2011 135i [7.46] 2008 328xi [8.76]	hmmm... NLA huh? I really wish I could just buy the calipers separate
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thez99 Colonel 153 Rep 2,757 Posts Drives: 2017 Audi A4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arden, NC iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW 135i [0.00]	I would also be interested in the 135i kit for that price ($900) if they become available again. Let us know
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Bimmer-Bob ! 698 Rep 3,267 Posts Drives: 2010 128i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Anacortes, WA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2024 Ford Bronco (U ... [0.00] 2010 BMW 128i (E82) [9.25]	Dan - BUMP!
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UdubBadger Banned 633 Rep 24,685 Posts Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [9.50] 2011 135i [7.46] 2008 328xi [8.76]	Guys they won't be at that price anymore. BMW put a premium on them. Tischers identical kit is almost $2000 for a 135i with the full rotors and everything. This price was too good to be true and didn't last long. I'm sure if Tischer or United could sell them at this price they would still be doing so.
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UdubBadger Banned 633 Rep 24,685 Posts Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [9.50] 2011 135i [7.46] 2008 328xi [8.76]	the NLA is probably on the price, not the actual kit. Tischer says they still sell it, spoke to Evan yesterday.
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03-31-2011, 08:09 AM	#36
Bimmer-Bob ! 698 Rep 3,267 Posts Drives: 2010 128i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Anacortes, WA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2024 Ford Bronco (U ... [0.00] 2010 BMW 128i (E82) [9.25]	Dan - welcome back! Any news on these brake kits? Just temporarily out of stock? I know the $845 price is a no go... BTW, anything new on the horizon for BMW Performance?
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S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 308 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	They are available again after another look. However the MSRP on each has changed. 135i - $2731.34 128i - $1713.77 Obviously we can work something out, but not sure how much interest there is to do so. __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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UdubBadger Banned 633 Rep 24,685 Posts Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [9.50] 2011 135i [7.46] 2008 328xi [8.76]	yeah thats quite a jump for stock parts that just are painted phoenix gold and some drilled/slotter rotors
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Satalite Colonel 166 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 128i [10.00]	Still 2 grand for brake upgrade? You could invest a ton in the engine area with that! __________________
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UdubBadger Banned 633 Rep 24,685 Posts Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [9.50] 2011 135i [7.46] 2008 328xi [8.76]	does the 128 kit come with front and rear calipers or just front?
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03-31-2011, 11:47 AM	#43
S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 308 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	Just front. I've asked this question time and time again with BMW... "why don't you just sell the kit as a front just like with the 328i?" The answer is because Germany doesn't, and apparently the rear brakes on the German 1's are not as good as the US 1's, so the kit comes with 6 piston front calipers, but factory US-Spec rear calipers. Additionally, 135i kits do work on 128i's but the use of the e-brake is eliminated due to the shoes not being able to touch the rotors. __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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