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      09-11-2012, 08:50 PM   #45
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I have just tried to get a set of Performance brake from getbmwparts.com but was also told that they can not send overseas anymore and said it was implemented directly from BMW America. I guess BMW Australia started bitching to BMW America

They can only send to US address now so they recommended www.bongous.com
It is only $5 to get a US address and they can forward it ur AU address. Has anyone use them before or has use anything similar?
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      09-11-2012, 08:56 PM   #46
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Yes, they stopped shipping to Oz a while back. Just use www.shipito.com . I use them a lot.
Ian, how do you find shipping costs for shipito? I use myusa.com and I haven't been game to send them car parts- they almost exclusively use FedEx/DHL.
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275's ? why's that?
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      09-11-2012, 08:57 PM   #48
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Ian, how do you find shipping costs for shipito? I use myusa.com and I haven't been game to send them car parts- they almost exclusively use FedEx/DHL.
I use them a lot too and so far they have been pretty good - it does help that I usually wait till I need to buy multiple items so they can put it into one big shipment.

They also use TNT which is cheaper then Fedex and DHL, which is what I use.
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      09-11-2012, 08:57 PM   #49
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COSTCO quoted me today for PSS 265/35/19 $675 and PS2 $658
JAX quoted me $619 for the PS2. 275/35/19. go figure..
I know they're different sizes & tyres, but FWIW as a comparison datapoint, I got 4 x ContiSport3's in 225/255 x 18 combination for <$A1100, fitted & balanced from a "grey" importer in Sydney
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      09-11-2012, 08:59 PM   #50
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275's ? why's that?
I would do 255/275 too. The stock tyres are quite stretched on the wheel so one size up would be pretty good.
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I would do 255/275 too. The stock tyres are quite stretched on the wheel so one size up would be pretty good.
True... especially the rears.. Don't know if I can go 255 fronts thou, with the drop...
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True... especially the rears.. Don't know if I can go 255 fronts thou, with the drop...
I'd be a bit careful there Joe. You really don't want to upset the balance of the car.

Adding more grip in the rear will likely encourage the front to understeer - one thing I love out this car is the fact that it doesn't do that, would be a shame to lose that characteristic.
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I'd be a bit careful there Joe. You really don't want to upset the balance of the car.

Adding more grip in the rear will likely encourage the front to understeer - one thing I love out this car is the fact that it doesn't do that, would be a shame to lose that characteristic.
True..Good point Kamal..
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I have 2 US addresses now MYUS.COM and VIADDRESS.COM which uses Fedex and free address and also very cheap Fedex shipping cheaper rates than MYUS.
Just compare shipping weights and prices
I think its going to be very hand to bring in OEM BMW parts shortly as they are shutting down international shipping to Australia.
As in Australia we pay 3 times the price for parts in the USA.
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True..Good point Kamal..
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+1 I'd stay with 245/265 combo ... PSS has more grip than PS2's as well.
All about the balance! Also I think PSS is a bit wider anyway.

Depending on the wheel I end up with, I will be going one wider front and back - the PS2 in the back are really stretched and I think it helps the car be so tail happy.
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I would do 255/275 too. The stock tyres are quite stretched on the wheel so one size up would be pretty good.
From the following threas:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=688548
Comment #9 by Artemis may be of interest

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=536206&page=5
Also comment #108 by ///M1.

If dry grip is paramount, then Michelin PS Cup+/N-Spec might be an alternative - unless you intend to drive regularly on the road
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From the following threas:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=688548
Comment #9 by Artemis may be of interest

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=536206&page=5
Also comment #108 by ///M1.

If dry grip is paramount, then Michelin PS Cup+/N-Spec might be an alternative - unless you intend to drive regularly on the road
Makes sense.. With my 1.2 inch drop at the front and running the OEM front 245's, on full lock there is nothing there.. I am surprised I haven't worn out my inside well liner..
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From the following threas:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=688548
Comment #9 by Artemis may be of interest

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=536206&page=5
Also comment #108 by ///M1.

If dry grip is paramount, then Michelin PS Cup+/N-Spec might be an alternative - unless you intend to drive regularly on the road
Thanks Timbo! Looks like 265 upfront is definite no. But my plan was always to run 255 front and 275 rear with stock height.

PS Cup will definitely not do in the wet season up here!

I have 18" with A050s for track days anyway - they don't rub!

BTW - nice research Timbo!
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Makes sense.. With my 1.2 inch drop at the front and running the OEM front 245's, on full lock there is nothing there.. I am surprised I haven't worn out my inside well liner..
I certainly wouldn't risk it with your low-ness!

Would be interesting if 245 PSS rubs as they are said to be a touch wider.
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+1 I'd stay with 245/265 combo ... PSS has more grip than PS2's as well.
All about the balance! Also I think PSS is a bit wider anyway.

Depending on the wheel I end up with, I will be going one wider front and back - the PS2 in the back are really stretched and I think it helps the car be so tail happy.
From what I have read the "tail happy" is a problem I'd be fixing ASAP. I'm no expert but the more grip you can add to the rear would benefit for both dd and track. After all the last think you want is the arse spinning like that vid from a while ago and oops you lost all control
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I certainly wouldn't risk it with your low-ness!

Would be interesting if 245 PSS rubs as they are said to be a touch wider.
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PSS has a very square shoulder too
Interesting... Might just have to stick the OEM sizes and take the gamble with the PSS..
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From what I have read the "tail happy" is a problem I'd be fixing ASAP. I'm no expert but the more grip you can add to the rear would benefit for both dd and track. After all the last think you want is the arse spinning like that vid from a while ago and oops you lost all control
I wouldn't say the 1M is anymore tail happy than a 135i, it's more direct.

It rewards drivers and punishes little girls.
A sudden stab on the throttle mid corner results in an abrupt sideways step of the tail, provided you're ready for it, it's one hell of a fun car to be in and I absolutely love it.
The 135 would respond more doughy to driver inputs which takes away from the fun and gives less confidence so you don't go there to begin with.

I can see many getting into trouble with a 1M, but only because we all think we're Schumachers!

... But back to the OP, glad I can still get PSS from Tirerack!
I hear you can pick up R888's for a good price on ebay.
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I wouldn't say the 1M is anymore tail happy than a 135i, it's more direct.

It rewards drivers and punishes little girls.
A sudden stab on the throttle mid corner results in an abrupt sideways step of the tail, provided you're ready for it, it's one hell of a fun car to be in and I absolutely love it.
The 135 would respond more doughy to driver inputs which takes away from the fun and gives less confidence so you don't go there to begin with.

I can see many getting into trouble with a 1M, but only because we all think we're Schumachers!

... But back to the OP, glad I can still get PSS from Tirerack!
I hear you can pick up R888's for a good price on ebay.
Let me prefix this by saying I'm not a very good driver and you sound like a far better one.

I'm very fortunate to have a free access to the track and a few cars to abuse this privilege with! I generally keep all the antics off the street and on the track.

With the track 18" wheels with A050 I find the 1M to be extremely communicative and really progressive, I've had great fun and put down some half decent times in spite of myself.

I think the main issue for the 'tail happiness' are the PS2 and especially when they wear down a bit. You're definitely right, it's so easy to invoke it and have fun catching it.

But there are instances with the PS2s where you could be driving happily along and you take a roundabout a bit harder than you should have and it just steps out with not much warning and then you have to be on it! I personally had to go both pedal in to save myself. Scary stuff!

A few owners have experienced the same thing and it's savage! I think the PSS helps with this as it a far more communicative tyre and has more progressive loss of traction.
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Interesting... Might just have to stick the OEM sizes and take the gamble with the PSS..
Sure you'll be fine mate. Besides the plastic lining is not going to cost too much to replace!
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Re - MYUS shipping, just remember Amex card holder gets 30% off shipping.

Re - PSS very good tyre, but a little bit nosier. You can certainly feel it getting loose. PS2 just steps out.

You just need to have your wits when you drive the 1M. I still prefer to drive with MDM on.

Pricing - by the time everything was added with quarantine fees etc, it was 1800 for the set.
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Sure you'll be fine mate. Besides the plastic lining is not going to cost too much to replace!
Agree..that would be the least of your worries.. Just wouldn't want to wear out the tyres prematurely..

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I don't think going up one size would really make a noticible difference. Just cost and weigh more? The PSS's will be much stickier... I had them on my 135i and hands down the best tyre ever for street/track combo.
Just don't like the stretched look of the 265's on the rear rims.. 275's should deffinately fill out the rims better.
Weight...well... For the amount of track driving I do, wont make too much difference.

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