Woohoo! Brembo GT 380 BBK Install - Pics and Mini Review

w00tw00t · 01-12-2013, 01:11 PM

About a week ago I bought a lightly used Brembo GT 380 BBK from a fellow m3post member (thank you!!) . The kit arrived packed really well and in excellent near new condition. Initially I was on the lookout for a stoptech slotted rotor kit but this deal was too good to pass up.

This bbk is now on my car, brakes have been bled and pads bedded in .. and let me say that even on the street the stopping power is night and day (vs stock). I can’t wait to try this on the track!.

I had the stoptech trophy kit on my old m3 and the brembo feels better than the stoptech did, meaning the feel is more progressive and linear and stronger. Ofcourse this comparion is based on a street feel only and the stoptechs were great too... in my head, the slight edge goes to the brembos .. – can’t wait to try this on the track!

Also the APEX-EC7 wheels are awesome and there were no clearance issues!

and yeah I know .. the car is super dirty from all the seattle rain and slush! it’ll be getting a nice bath tomorrow.

Richard@M-World · 01-12-2013, 04:08 PM

Congrats. Enjoy in good health!

ExclusivSTS · 01-12-2013, 04:12 PM

Baller!

Nice Brembo!

GOLFFRR · 01-12-2013, 04:14 PM

wow very nice!

rjd598 · 01-12-2013, 04:36 PM

Sweeet

Superfly_M3 · 01-12-2013, 04:39 PM

Just curious, why did you opt for the 380/345 kit as opposed to 380 all around?

w00tw00t · 01-12-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Superfly_M3

Just curious, why did you opt for the 380/345 kit as opposed to 380 all around?

Bought it used. Also 380 all around is more just for show and not really needed for the track.

Raucky2000 · 01-12-2013, 06:03 PM

Looks great and enjoy those killer brakes!

Chriskm3 · 01-12-2013, 06:31 PM

Wow. What a beauty

GIdriver · 01-12-2013, 06:43 PM

Very nice! Enjoy!!

1MOREMOD · 01-12-2013, 06:50 PM

nice. glad to see you got these on. im gonna have to work hard to stay ahead of you.

w00tw00t · 01-12-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard@M-World

Congrats. Enjoy in good health!

Thanks Richard!! I'll switch over to the replacement ss lines once you have them shipped out ..

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Originally Posted by ExclusivSTS

Baller!

Nice Brembo!

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

wow very nice!

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Originally Posted by rjd598

Sweeet

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Originally Posted by Raucky2000

Looks great and enjoy those killer brakes!

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Originally Posted by Chriskm3

Wow. What a beauty

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Originally Posted by GIdriver

Very nice! Enjoy!!

thanks all!!

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

nice. glad to see you got these on. im gonna have to work hard to stay ahead of you.

looking forward to seeing you out on the track soon chris!

1MOREMOD · 01-12-2013, 07:29 PM

yep going on the 26th if its not a frozen ice rink.

w00tw00t · 01-12-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

yep going on the 26th if its not a frozen ice rink.

I may be there too...

1MOREMOD · 01-12-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by w00tw00t

I may be there too...

doubt i will be able to run my new nt01s yet.

dawgdog · 01-13-2013, 12:10 PM

Contratulations! Have my Brembo slotted steel rotors on my RS now. Had fun at the skills day in Bremerton. I think I will do another in Feb as I am trying to get dialed in on this car.

bape_sta206 · 01-13-2013, 01:10 PM

Congrats! I can't believe you are running summer tires in this cold weather!

1MOREMOD · 01-13-2013, 01:25 PM

what else would we run? they dont warm up much even on track though. but i dont even buy anything else. dont see the point in western washington.

w00tw00t · 01-13-2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dawgdog

Contratulations! Have my Brembo slotted steel rotors on my RS now. Had fun at the skills day in Bremerton. I think I will do another in Feb as I am trying to get dialed in on this car.

thanks Carl! Can't wait to check your gt3rs out!!

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Originally Posted by bape_sta206

Congrats! I can't believe you are running summer tires in this cold weather!

very normal... nt05s felt great when I was out on them last weekend..the car was sliding around but in a very predictable fashion (infact that's the part that is fun!)

just need to warm them up over two laps and then they're fine... NT01s should also be okay on dry days as long as they are sufficiently warmed up..

e92motorsports · 01-13-2013, 03:02 PM

Car looks good, enjoy it!!

Powerbeast · 01-13-2013, 04:02 PM

Congrats and enjoy!

CBS · 01-13-2013, 10:08 PM

Congrats - Look Awesome!

01-12-2013, 01:11 PM	#1
w00tw00t Major Drives: 2013 E92 M3 AW Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,291 iTrader: (9)	About a week ago I bought a lightly used Brembo GT 380 BBK from a fellow m3post member (thank you!!) . The kit arrived packed really well and in excellent near new condition. Initially I was on the lookout for a stoptech slotted rotor kit but this deal was too good to pass up. This bbk is now on my car, brakes have been bled and pads bedded in .. and let me say that even on the street the stopping power is night and day (vs stock). I can’t wait to try this on the track!. I had the stoptech trophy kit on my old m3 and the brembo feels better than the stoptech did, meaning the feel is more progressive and linear and stronger. Ofcourse this comparion is based on a street feel only and the stoptechs were great too... in my head, the slight edge goes to the brembos .. – can’t wait to try this on the track! Also the APEX-EC7 wheels are awesome and there were no clearance issues! and yeah I know .. the car is super dirty from all the seattle rain and slush! it’ll be getting a nice bath tomorrow. __________________ M3 E92 AW \| Semi-Stripped Interior \| APEX EC-7 18x10 ET25 \| APEX Wheel Studs \| Akrapovic Evo \| Brembo GT 380 BBK \| Pagid RS29 \| BMC Air Filter \| AiM Solo DL \| OMP WRC Seats w/ Planted Brackets \| Challenge Harness Bar \| Schroth Profi II-6 Hans \| KW Clubsport \| Euro MDM & BPM Tune \| NT01 \| BFG R1 \| NT05 2013 Trackdays # \| 7 \|
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01-12-2013, 04:08 PM	#2
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01-12-2013, 04:14 PM	#4
GOLFFRR BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Golf Cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Solvang, CA/Camarillo, CA Posts: 10,948 iTrader: (4)	wow very nice! __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, PM ME FIRST I CAN HOOK YOU UP! We are Performance Center\|Euro Delivery\|BMW Individual Specialist Need a quote?..Ryan /Checa Email link \| T.805.482.8878 ask for Francesca www.stevethomasbmw.com \| OUR PARTS STORE \| Facebook-STBMW \| Twitter-STBMW

01-12-2013, 04:36 PM	#5
rjd598 Brigadier General Drives: 10' M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 3,183 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.50] 2000 Nissan Maxima SE [0.00]	Sweeet __________________ 10 E90 M3/dct/ztp/zpp/heated seats/eps/19'/iPod retired- 08 535i/nav/prem./L7/ipod retired- 06 325i/nav/prem./sat/xenons/style 128

01-12-2013, 06:43 PM	#10
GIdriver Major Drives: 2011 SG/FR E90 M3 DCT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Somewhere in Time Posts: 1,136 iTrader: (0)	Very nice! Enjoy!! __________________ Akrapovic Evolution with Carbon Fiber tips \| Akra Evo ESS tune \| Dinan Pulley \| AA Green Filter \| iND Cosmetic Package (Color Matched Front Grilles/Reflectors/Side Gills) in Space Gray \| LUX H8 Angel Eyes.

01-12-2013, 04:12 PM	#3
ExclusivSTS Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 567 iTrader: (3)	Baller! Nice Brembo!

01-12-2013, 04:39 PM	#6
Superfly_M3 Captain Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 883 iTrader: (0)	Just curious, why did you opt for the 380/345 kit as opposed to 380 all around?

01-12-2013, 06:03 PM	#8
Raucky2000 First Lieutenant Drives: SGM E90 M3 dct Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 321 iTrader: (1)	Looks great and enjoy those killer brakes!

01-12-2013, 06:31 PM	#9
Chriskm3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,783 iTrader: (2)	Wow. What a beauty

01-12-2013, 06:50 PM	#11
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,512 iTrader: (3)	nice. glad to see you got these on. im gonna have to work hard to stay ahead of you. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

01-12-2013, 07:29 PM	#13
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,512 iTrader: (3)	yep going on the 26th if its not a frozen ice rink. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

01-13-2013, 12:10 PM	#16
dawgdog Colonel Drives: 08 e92 M3 dct Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 2,075 iTrader: (0)	Contratulations! Have my Brembo slotted steel rotors on my RS now. Had fun at the skills day in Bremerton. I think I will do another in Feb as I am trying to get dialed in on this car. __________________ AW on Fox Red Extended, Alum trim, ZPP, ZTP, DCT, 19" wheels, Heated front seats, HD radio, Sat radio, I-pod & usb, Premium sound, AP racing BBK, 18 Volk Racing TE 37s, Akrapovic Evolution exhaust, AST suspension

01-13-2013, 01:10 PM	#17
bape_sta206 tha_good_life Drives: 2010 JzB E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,567 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.27]	Congrats! I can't believe you are running summer tires in this cold weather!

01-13-2013, 01:25 PM	#18
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,512 iTrader: (3)	what else would we run? they dont warm up much even on track though. but i dont even buy anything else. dont see the point in western washington. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

01-13-2013, 03:02 PM	#20
e92motorsports Halo Drives: E92 M3 Sparking Graphite Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 137 iTrader: (0)	Car looks good, enjoy it!!

01-13-2013, 04:02 PM	#21
Powerbeast Major General Drives: E90 M3 Dakar Yellow Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,395 iTrader: (4)	Congrats and enjoy!

01-13-2013, 10:08 PM	#22
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