Installed cool carbon pads, don't feel bite.

[thez99]

Originally Posted by Cisitalia

If only BMW made a car with an oil dipstick, had a rear trunk key, had a cig lighter, or already pre-wired for alarm/SAT radio, or had real twin turbos, or oil/filter change requirements every 7.5k, or had a real spare tire vs RFTs or ...

... but at least you get shitty brake pads for free for 4 years or 50k miles ...

... but then again BMW used to make cars with those other said items!!!

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

[Cisitalia]

Originally Posted by thez99

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

You missed the humor bro. Caught you! I think you called me a dumbass in that rant. Should I forgive you?

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

[DubSport]

Originally Posted by DBFIU

Got mine for 200

Where do you buy these for $200? Did I miss a group buy?

[Esmallstii]

Originally Posted by DubSport

Where do you buy these for $200? Did I miss a group buy?

EAS had a deal on them a while back. $199 for the set.

[ianc]

I think you missed the irony and the humor of this statement.

C'mon man; I was like the 3rd poster in this thread.

It's called sarcasm.

ianc

[Cisitalia]

Originally Posted by ianc

C'mon man; I was like the 3rd poster in this thread.

It's called sarcasm.

ianc

Fair enough, some times I miss the sarcastic humor. Sorry about that.

[bradford]

Originally Posted by Cisitalia

I think you missed the irony and the humor of this statement. If you read the details of Bradford's posts in this thread you will have a big laugh. He has made it clear why would anyone pay extra bucks to replace perfectly good brake pads and loose the free replacement opportunities. He has a valid point on face value and I can see that. But I hate the stock OEM pads and this has been beaten to death in this thread on why we replaced them.

Just like I hate the stock RFTs. My best buddy who races cars said I am crazy for replacing perfectly good new tires. I think most here understand why RFTs must go. He does not, but then he is a real cheapscape. Different strokes for different folks.

I put Stoptechs on last weekend.

[GaryS]

Woot. And you're worried about my $200.

[bradford]

Originally Posted by GaryS

Woot. And you're worried about my $200.

Totally. Haven't slept in weeks.

[Cisitalia]

Originally Posted by bradford

I put Stoptechs on last weekend.

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.

[bradford]

Originally Posted by Cisitalia

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.

The OEM Brembos aren't really suitable for heavy track use. My ceramic piston inserts crumbled, the dust boots melted, the entire caliper turned brown, and the enamel started flaking off.

[Cisitalia]

Originally Posted by bradford

The OEM Brembos aren't really suitable for heavy track use. My ceramic piston inserts crumbled, the dust boots melted, the entire caliper turned brown, and the enamel started flaking off.

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.

[tom @ eas]

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.

[m 135]

Got cool carbon pads fitted about a week ago,finding them quite good and already alot less brake dust.