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06-10-2010, 04:27 PM | #397 | |
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So three track days later, how do feel about the BBK? I'm guessing you are very happy with your purchase?
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06-10-2010, 04:40 PM | #398 | |
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Very happy with the BBK - I have not had any issues with overheating or brake fade. I know I am not even pushing them to the limits either. I am slowly getting my head around the fact I can go much deeper into the corners than before and brake harder without worry of brake fade etc. |
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06-15-2010, 04:57 PM | #399 | |
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06-15-2010, 04:58 PM | #400 |
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Must have got a rock or something stuck in the pad, noticed I have a nice little shallow groove in the rotor. Can feel it with your fingernail.
Its nothing to worry about right?
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06-15-2010, 05:46 PM | #401 |
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I wouldnt worry about the groove - I would want to make sure the rock or whatever is causing the groove is gone though. Especially with your track day coming up. Wouldnt want to make it worse.
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06-15-2010, 06:32 PM | #402 |
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I agree with Jaypod: the scratch is a non-issue, but you should pop the pads out and make sure that whatever caused it is gone.
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06-15-2010, 07:13 PM | #403 | |
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08-10-2010, 10:52 PM | #404 |
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11 track days later...
I've just bought my first set of replacement front pads. Mintex Xtreme Motorsports from Stillen, the same pad the kit originally came with. I've done 8 open lapping days so far, and 3 traditional session-style days. Probably 2000 track miles on the original pads. The rears look like they'll last another year, the fronts are down to about 5 mm friction material depth. I might get one more day out of them before I replace them, but frankly I'll probably just change them now so I don't have to think about it again. The rotors are in excellent shape. No ridging on the face and no lip at the edge. They look like they'll last for years. After more than a year of heavy use, I continue to be both impressed and satisfied with the AP Racing kit on my E92 M3. |
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08-11-2010, 07:51 PM | #405 | |
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It's great to see you guys enjoying the equipment. The ///M crowd, while at times justifiably demanding, is a lot of fun to work with! This is all about the fun, right?
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08-11-2010, 08:43 PM | #407 | |
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I have three hard days at Road Atlanta on them and zero fade. I am running NTO5 tires at the track, not R compounds.
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08-11-2010, 08:52 PM | #408 |
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I have also done 5 or 6 track days on my kit and am extremely happy with its performance and very impressed with the mintex pads - will definitely be using them again!
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Definitely all about the fun. My last event I had R888 tires and the grip was amazing. Can't wait until next week to get back on the track with PCA at Pacific raceways. The AP brake kit is my best modification to date.
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09-16-2010, 10:31 PM | #410 |
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So should we be using a 10mm or 12mm spacer to clear OEM 18" wheels? Looking ahead for my winter set up using OEM 18s.
Hopefully won't push the fronts out to far compared to the rears.
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09-17-2010, 10:14 AM | #411 | |
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Unfortunately, the thick 36mm rotor is already as far inboard as it can possibly be, so there is nothing that can be done to improve spoke clearance. The OE's will require a small spacer. Chris |
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09-18-2010, 11:46 AM | #414 | |
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I went with 10mm spacers originally, but one got damaged so I replaced them with 12's. The 10's provide just barely enough clearance - about 2mm or so. The 12's just look safer, even though I never had a problem with the 10's. If you're concerned about looks, you can always throw on a set of 12's at the rear too. |
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Totally sucks, really wanted to avoid spacers. Oh well. Love the APs though, they have performed great!!!
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09-25-2010, 04:53 AM | #417 |
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Wow! Lot's of reading here. I'm thinking about going with the APracing BBK. I have US spec 219 18" OEM wheels. So a 10mm spacer minimum is required just to clear the spokes from the calipers. But will 10mm spacers insure clearance of the BMW OEM wheel balance weights?
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09-25-2010, 12:19 PM | #418 | |
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So the answer to your question is "yes", provided that the weights are glued in the ring where they belong. |
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