BMW Performance brakes

[OrangeOne]

Hi guys, sorry for reviving this old thread. I just have a little simple question.

I have been trying to find sources to bring in the BMW Performance BBK and I have come across this 2 companies.

1) http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

OEM BMW Performance Brake System - Front Axle - E90/E92 328i. Kit includes: 2 6-piston aluminum fixed-calipers attached to front axle in BMW Performance Yellow with "BMW Performance" wordmark in ferric gey, 2 Slotted/perforated and internally ventilated front rotors, 2 front heat shields, 1 front pad sensor, 1 set of brake pads, and clips/mounting hardware. Also compatible with E90 323i. Vehicle must have 17" wheels. *Flatrate Shipping - see Shipping Policy.
Item # 34110444738*

2) http://www.turnermotorsport.com/show...-e92-325i-328i

I did an inquiry for the getbmwparts.com website and they gave me the dimensions for the shipment as 20*15*13 and weighing about 65lbs. However on the Turner Motorsport website they have their shipping dimensions as 24 X 24 X 24 and weight as 82.00. Does anyone know if they are any different from each other?

It's my first time ordering from either companies and would like opinions from you guys .

[ChuckB]

Originally Posted by HerrK

?.. Don't you think if this was a simple "Plug and Play" installation to use the E90X kit on the E89 that BMW would jump at the chance to make an easy buck. Obviously people have installed the E9X performance frt kits on the E89 and it stops the car. Do you want to risk your life on this "word of mouth - it fits and stops the car" at 100+ mph? Not me, I'll wait till BMW or aftermarket release proper engineered components.

Been discussing this with BMW in Hockenheim, so their position is that putting the BBK on the front is mechanically a no brainer, and will work fine, but they do recommend upgrading the rear to a more aggressive rear compound (EBC yellow)to maintain the balance. They back this up saying they will clear the dreaded German T.U.V. With no issues.

While the BBK does require larger wheels, all BMW 17" wheels will fit, while some aftermarket 17" wheels will not work. It is not the offset that is the issue, it is how for out the caliper sits. This is the same issue some folks had trying to fit non-BMW 17" wheels for their Winter package and finding the wheels jammed against the caliper (BMW wheels are recessed to clear).

Not sure how the US models are set up, but we have 3 models in Europe with 3 different [somewhat] brake setups on the 23i, 30i and the 35i. Front rotors [and calipers] are sized by model, but the 23i and the 30i share rear rotors, while calipers, pads, master cyl etc are shared across all 3 models.

Model Front Rotor Rear Rotor
23i 300x24 300x20
30i 330x24 300x20
35i 348x30 324x20

328i Performance Brake Kit rotor is 338x26

[GooDy151]

No one found out about the rear yet ?

[army_men]

Originally Posted by GooDy151

No one found out about the rear yet ?

Not sure, but I have seen some people fitting a kit for the rear and losing the E brake all together, I cant opt for that since i drive an manual.

I am considering a swap to the BMW Performance for front brakes, mainly because I don't feel its worth it doing upgraded pads and rotor on my stock 35i us spec brake. it looks rather poor and tiny, and not cheap doing the upgrade either.

[GooDy151]

Did they fit the BMW performance or fit other brand.

I'll ditch the E-brake and I already know how to bypass it.
My concern is only will the bolt-on.

Have you really seen one done with BMW performance brake in rear ?

I search and search and search and I can't even find picture.

Originally Posted by army_men

Not sure, but I have seen some people fitting a kit for the rear and losing the E brake all together, I cant opt for that since i drive an manual.

I am considering a swap to the BMW Performance for front brakes, mainly because I don't feel its worth it doing upgraded pads and rotor on my stock 35i us spec brake. it looks rather poor and tiny, and not cheap doing the upgrade either.

[z4z4z4]

http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=779359

see post #22 in this thread for upgraded rear rotors link and front prfmnce BBK pics on flpnout z4.

[VailM3]

Originally Posted by ChuckB

Been discussing this with BMW in Hockenheim, so their position is that putting the BBK on the front is mechanically a no brainer, and will work fine, but they do recommend upgrading the rear to a more aggressive rear compound (EBC yellow)to maintain the balance. They back this up saying they will clear the dreaded German T.U.V. With no issues.

While the BBK does require larger wheels, all BMW 17" wheels will fit, while some aftermarket 17" wheels will not work. It is not the offset that is the issue, it is how for out the caliper sits. This is the same issue some folks had trying to fit non-BMW 17" wheels for their Winter package and finding the wheels jammed against the caliper (BMW wheels are recessed to clear).

Not sure how the US models are set up, but we have 3 models in Europe with 3 different [somewhat] brake setups on the 23i, 30i and the 35i. Front rotors [and calipers] are sized by model, but the 23i and the 30i share rear rotors, while calipers, pads, master cyl etc are shared across all 3 models.

Model Front Rotor Rear Rotor
23i 300x24 300x20
30i 330x24 300x20
35i 348x30 324x20

328i Performance Brake Kit rotor is 338x26

Correct me if I am wrong but I believe there are 4. 35iS (europe cars) have even larger brakes than the 35i?

http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=597303 2nd post

[juhap]

Originally Posted by VailM3

Correct me if I am wrong but I believe there are 4. 35iS (europe cars) have even larger brakes than the 35i?

http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=597303 2nd post

Read the last post in that thread. It's a US/Europe thing once again (apologies to the rest of the world, I know you exist, but I have no idea what kind of brakes you have )

[VailM3]

So for us Euro 35iS owners swapping to the front break kit seems a downgrade.

[juhap]

Originally Posted by VailM3

So for us Euro 35iS owners swapping to the front break kit seems a downgrade.

In Europe 35i and 35is have the same brake rotors. As for downgrade, I guess it depends on your definition. If rotor diameter is all that matters then yes, it would be a downgrade. Despite their smaller size I assume they would still improve brake performance, but I'm not an expert.

They sure look nicer than the stock ones, but what wouldn't...

[VailM3]

Originally Posted by juhap

In Europe 35i and 35is have the same brake rotors. As for downgrade, I guess it depends on your definition. If rotor diameter is all that matters then yes, it would be a downgrade. Despite their smaller size I assume they would still improve brake performance, but I'm not an expert.

They sure look nicer than the stock ones, but what wouldn't...

Looks most definitely correct on that one. Maybe not a downgrade but I doubt they are night and day better between the 2, new set of PSS tires would be worth it over this for Euro specked cars.