StopTech 380mm/355mm BBK Review

Jack28 · 01-13-2010, 08:07 PM

Very Nice, Congrats man...

rzm3 · 01-13-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mastek

Curious??
Why u didn't choose the lighter and more heat-resistant 'Trophy Kit' ?

1. $$
2. Racing driver Kingleh has this kit on his M3, and he does not have any issues with it.

m33 · 01-13-2010, 09:17 PM

How much were those bad boyz , what's the cost for rears also?

aus · 01-13-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemans_Blue_M

Excellent brake system upgrade. (especially for the track)

I had Stop Tech's 355mm front and rear BBK on my E46 M3 for four years.

They never disappointed me once.

*STALKER*: You are wasting your money going with a 365mm Brembo BBK. (front)

You know you want the increased thermal capacity (and superior braking leverage) of the larger 380mm steel friction surface.

Just buy the 380mm BBK front and rear. I can recommend a set of high quality 18" track wheels that are guaranteed to fit over them without spacers. (with the proper clearances)

PM me for details, so we don't contaminate rldzhao's brake thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rldzhao

care to elaborate why?

LMB, OP has given the OK for more info. What wheels would you choose?
What would be proper clearance around a BBK?

STALKER · 01-13-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

LMB, OP has given the OK for more info. What wheels would you choose?
What would be proper clearance around a BBK?

Volk TE37s will clear 380MM disc.
I totally see LMBs point about the 380mm disc, but Im still leaning towards the 365mm kit for my specific needs.

TonyTone · 01-14-2010, 10:09 AM

Congrats on new toys!! haha

mastek · 01-14-2010, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STALKER

Volk TE37s will clear 380MM disc.
I totally see LMBs point about the 380mm disc, but Im still leaning towards the 365mm kit for my specific needs.

Here are pics of clearances from my buddy's M3, of a Brembo 6-pot 380mm kit with Volk TE37 18x9.5 et35:

tom @ eas · 01-14-2010, 08:28 PM

^^ Bob @ BPS's e92?

aus · 01-14-2010, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STALKER

Volk TE37s will clear 380MM disc.
I totally see LMBs point about the 380mm disc, but Im still leaning towards the 365mm kit for my specific needs.

I've heard the CCW's will fit too. Just wondering if there were other options.

Also, is that enough clearance with the TE-37's??

rzm3 · 01-14-2010, 11:36 PM

I think StopTech recommends at least 2mm of clearance.

Dartanium · 01-15-2010, 12:33 AM

Talk to CCW, their C14 one piece forged wheels have plenty of room for clearance and well priced with minimal weight increase over stock.

For a general idea

CCW 14

CCW C10, an idea for color

P.S. I am very interested to see what size 18" wheel you will select to fit over the sexy 380mm kit. CCW 14 should be a good candidate, but clearance is still something to be discussed with CCW.

STALKER · 01-15-2010, 12:39 AM

I believe RE fitted 18" CCWs over 380mm Stoptechs.

http://www.ccwheel.com/files/gallery.php

mastek · 01-15-2010, 03:18 AM

CCW's are awesome wheels - but pricey @ $1k per wheel

and that 18" clearance over that 380mm kit does not look comfy to me.

dawgdog · 01-15-2010, 07:53 AM

I tried the Stop Tech template on my 18" Volks and they fit fine. I also know of a guy that is using an 18" BBS wheel at the track with the 380mm Stoptech kit.

STALKER · 01-15-2010, 09:26 AM

That looks like a ST-40 caliper under BBS CH wheels??

mastek · 01-15-2010, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

^^ Bob @ BPS's e92?

yessir

Ron@Modbargains · 01-15-2010, 02:03 PM

Richard, they look amazing!! Heh they definitly look big in the photos (nice photos), can't wait to hear back on your review. Again thanks again for your order

I am thinking our forgestar 18's will clear the kit as well for the track and of course they are light weight

KINGLEH · 01-15-2010, 04:28 PM

Congrats...

Great kit!... you can put them through HELL and don't have to worry about a thing...

rzm3 · 01-16-2010, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KINGLEH

Congrats...

Great kit!... you can put them through HELL and don't have to worry about a thing...

what kind of pads do you recommend?

zsapphire7 · 01-16-2010, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron************

Richard, they look amazing!! Heh they definitly look big in the photos (nice photos), can't wait to hear back on your review. Again thanks again for your order

I am thinking our forgestar 18's will clear the kit as well for the track and of course they are light weight

When you say youre thinking, do you mean youre not 100% sure?

Ron@Modbargains · 01-19-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by zsapphire7

When you say youre thinking, do you mean youre not 100% sure?

Hi I was saying thinking - in the sense like thinking those would look good on his car. But yes they will clear the the BBK kit he got

KINGLEH · 01-20-2010, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rldzhao

what kind of pads do you recommend?

I have StopTech Street Performance... and use them for the street and the track.. and are good for both...

No changing pads too!

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01-14-2010, 11:36 PM	#32
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01-15-2010, 12:33 AM	#33
Dartanium Lieutenant 11 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Talk to CCW, their C14 one piece forged wheels have plenty of room for clearance and well priced with minimal weight increase over stock. For a general idea CCW 14 CCW C10, an idea for color P.S. I am very interested to see what size 18" wheel you will select to fit over the sexy 380mm kit. CCW 14 should be a good candidate, but clearance is still something to be discussed with CCW.
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01-15-2010, 12:39 AM	#34
STALKER Brigadier General 169 Rep 3,831 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3, Golf R Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (5)	I believe RE fitted 18" CCWs over 380mm Stoptechs. http://www.ccwheel.com/files/gallery.php __________________ Last edited by STALKER; 01-15-2010 at 12:54 AM..
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mastek e36s54, e70x5d 151 Rep 1,723 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (15)	CCW's are awesome wheels - but pricey @ $1k per wheel and that 18" clearance over that 380mm kit does not look comfy to me.
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01-15-2010, 07:53 AM	#36
dawgdog Colonel 148 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	I tried the Stop Tech template on my 18" Volks and they fit fine. I also know of a guy that is using an 18" BBS wheel at the track with the 380mm Stoptech kit. Attached Images __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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STALKER Brigadier General 169 Rep 3,831 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3, Golf R Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (5)	That looks like a ST-40 caliper under BBS CH wheels?? __________________
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Ron@Modbargains 58 Rep 2,201 Posts Drives: 996TT/ae86 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (3)	Richard, they look amazing!! Heh they definitly look big in the photos (nice photos), can't wait to hear back on your review. Again thanks again for your order I am thinking our forgestar 18's will clear the kit as well for the track and of course they are light weight
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01-15-2010, 04:28 PM	#40
KINGLEH Major 98 Rep 1,043 Posts Drives: 00 GTR - 09 E92 M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (1)	Congrats... Great kit!... you can put them through HELL and don't have to worry about a thing... __________________
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