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06-06-2010, 12:00 AM | #111 | |
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If the bimmer is sooo god awefully equipped...wtf did you get one? Personally, the dipstick isnt needed, the trunk opens with the fob (easy), cig lighter under armrest is nice n out of the way when needed, the engine IS a real twin turbo dumbass, the oil changes BMW accepts as the $0 maintenance is gonna be longer due to it being FREE, and the spare tire isnt necessary with RFTs and service and towing on call, plus thatd just be adding extra not needed weight to a wonderfully equally proportioned sports car |
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06-06-2010, 12:42 AM | #112 | |
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OBTW, the N54 is the only real twin turbo versus the N55 with its duel scroll, twin scroll, two scroll, two ball scroll or is it a bi-scroll? What ever, just joking |
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06-06-2010, 12:15 PM | #114 |
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EAS had a deal on them a while back. $199 for the set.
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06-06-2010, 03:00 PM | #115 | |
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It's called sarcasm. ianc
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06-06-2010, 03:49 PM | #116 |
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06-06-2010, 04:32 PM | #117 | |
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06-06-2010, 05:50 PM | #120 |
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Hey why would some one replace perfectly good brake calipers, rotors, pads and loose out on the free pad replacements? Kinda crazy.
Seriously; congratulations. Now you have a real track worthy brake setup and more options for suitable track/street pads. Nice going and enjoy. |
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06-06-2010, 06:32 PM | #121 | |
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06-06-2010, 07:12 PM | #122 |
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Yeah I realized that limit when I got the car, but fortunately for me this is just my DD and not my track car. Other options are available for track use. The OEM Brembos are pretty street calipers though, but don't cut it for serious track use as you say. The only stock calipers that worked well enough on the track for me were with my Porsche and the turbo calipers. Even though I still had the red paint start to turn color on them.
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06-09-2010, 03:20 PM | #123 |
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Gentlemen,
The CC pads are a street pad that many BMW owners been quite happy with for occasional HPDEs. The comparison offered was never intended to be one against any full race pad and especially ones at 2x to 3x the price that were actually full race pads. If you are already a track junkie and the goal is a full track/race pad, then the Cool Carbon S/T pad is likely not the best choice. If a high performance street pad is the goal (that can also handle occasional track events) than the CC pads can be an excellent choice and also one that has developed a strong following. Hope this clears things up.
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