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      07-17-2017, 08:58 PM   #133
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Thanks for the info roastbeef and Chuck. I tried some Endless ME20 track pads with the OEM calipers for two track days and they really bit hard initially. I'm not too experienced with tracking or race pads so not sure if it just takes more experience adapting to a race pad or there are different styles.
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      07-17-2017, 09:28 PM   #134
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Maybe the PFC Z-rated and the 08 would be a good combination as well. Do they make pads for the AP kit?
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      07-17-2017, 09:53 PM   #135
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Thanks for the info roastbeef and Chuck. I tried some Endless ME20 track pads with the OEM calipers for two track days and they really bit hard initially. I'm not too experienced with tracking or race pads so not sure if it just takes more experience adapting to a race pad or there are different styles.
its largely a trial and error thing. your driving style, car setup, and local tracks are going to dictate how you like to brake.
i'm not too experienced either. i've only ran three different pads in my 5060 brakes so far, ds2500's, dsuno's, and ds1.11's (in that order). i discovered i really liked the bite of the uno's. you'll sort of figure out what you like as you move through different pads.
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      07-19-2017, 06:12 PM   #136
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Hold your horses on these photos folks. Turns out I printed the template with my acrobat set at "fit to page". I just reprinted the template to "actual size" and it looks like you would require a spacer to fit the CP9660 behind the 219M wheel. Dang.


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OK I got a little impatient waiting for someone to reply to my 219M fitment question so I pulled my front wheel and used the AP Racing CP9660 wheel clearance template. Looks like it works. The pictures below show the gap is about the thickness of the wheel weights. I may just have to get them moved a little further out. What do you think?

Also, I assume the rear would have more clearance so did not check it.
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I suppose another option to salvage the plan would be to go 219M square rears.
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      09-27-2017, 08:03 AM   #138
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Hi Guys,

We received some more great feedback on our blog and the nice pic below from The Motorsport Experience regarding our Essex Designed Radi-CAL BBK. They rent their cars out for track days in Northeast. Their customers and tech were all quite impressed with the change in the car's behavior.

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      06-11-2018, 10:11 AM   #139
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Hello Gents...wanted to add some updated wheel fitment info to this thread.

If you have confirmed wheel fitments for our brake kits, please list the specifics so we can add them to our database.
Thank you very much!

Brand, model, size, offset (examples below)

CP9660 caliper, takes 18mm thick pad

Essex CP9660/372mm Radi-CAL fitments:

Confirmed wheels that fit without a spacer:

OEM 19x9" front Competition ZCP Wheel
OEM 220M 19x8.5"
APEX ARC-8 18x10" +25
APEX EC-7 18x9.5" +22
APEX EC-7 18x10" +25
BBS FI 18x9.5" +22
OZ Challenge HLT 18x10" +25
Volk TE37 18x9.5 +22

Wheels that require spacer:

OEM 219M wheels with a 15mm spacer

Wheel fitment template for 9660/372mm=
https://www.essexparts.com/storage/w...l_template.pdf



CP9668 caliper, takes 25mm thick pad

Essex CP9668/372mm Radi-CAL fitments:

The caliper on this kit sticks out approximately 14mm further towards the wheels spokes when compared to the CP9660 caliper.

Confirmed wheels that fit without a spacer:

APEX EC-7 18x9.5" +22
APEX EC-7 18x10" +25
BBS FI 18x9.5" +22
Volk TE37 18x9.5 +22

Wheel fitment template for 9668/372mm=
https://www.essexparts.com/storage/w...l_template.pdf




CP9449 rear Radi-CAL Kit


I don't believe we've ever really had any fitment issues with our rear kit. If the front matching wheel fits, the rear typically does as well, with considerable room to spare.

Link to kit:
https://www.essexparts.com/essex-des...49-34028-e90m3

That said, it never hurts to make sure! Wheel fitment template below:

Wheel fitment template:
https://www.essexparts.com/storage/w...l_template.pdf

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      06-11-2018, 09:55 PM   #140
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Rears fit TE37SL 18x10.5 +20 no issues
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      07-24-2018, 07:06 AM   #142
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Hi Guys,

I've been spending too much time over in Porsche-land lately and wanted to check in with the M crowd.

Does anybody have any updated wheel fitment data?

How about reviews, pictures, video, or info on event wins?


Thanks gents!
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      07-24-2018, 07:16 AM   #143
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Also, for those considering one of our Radi-CAL kits, we wrote a guide on choosing between the CP9660 and CP9668. You can check it out in the link below:


Which AP Racing Radi-CAL is Right For My Car?



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      07-25-2018, 11:27 AM   #144
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Hi Guys,

I've been spending too much time over in Porsche-land lately and wanted to check in with the M crowd.

Does anybody have any updated wheel fitment data?

How about reviews, pictures, video, or info on event wins?


Thanks gents!
BBS E88 in 18" fits all of your brake offerings. However the E88 is available with multiple center specifications and the proper spec needs to be chosen to clear the brakes.

BBS RIA also fits
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      07-27-2018, 02:54 PM   #145
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CP9660: Enkei NT03+M 18x10 et25 fits with no spacer.
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      08-02-2018, 08:53 AM   #146
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Jeff, what do you recommend for cleaning the calipers? I have a couple of rubber "skid marks" where a piece of rubber from the track got caught between the wheel and the caliper. TIA
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      08-06-2018, 03:12 PM   #147
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CP9660: Enkei NT03+M 18x10 et25 fits with no spacer.
Thanks for the data point!

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Jeff, what do you recommend for cleaning the calipers? I have a couple of rubber "skid marks" where a piece of rubber from the track got caught between the wheel and the caliper. TIA
The other day I was cleaning some rubber off of one of my track cars using Mothers Racing Rubber Remover:

https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-09224.../dp/B005R5WGCS

It seemed really gentle on my paint. The rubber literally just wipes right off in many cases with very little to almost no pressure or scrubbing. I few of the tougher scuffs took a bit more work. I don't know 100%, but I don't believe it would hurt the calipers at all. I would first test it on the back side of the caliper that isn't visible. Again, it seemed pretty gentle on my paint and didn't leave any issues.
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      08-27-2018, 10:06 PM   #148
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Also, for those considering one of our Radi-CAL kits, we wrote a guide on choosing between the CP9660 and CP9668. You can check it out in the link below:

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Which AP Racing Radi-CAL is Right For My Car?
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That's awesome Jeff!!! My car was in for its regular scheduled maintenance at the dealer. Seems like I've got about 10K remaining on my original stock pads n discs ( it's sitting at 70K now). Once it's time for a change , I'm seriously considering a switch to ur CP 9660/9668 for the fronts. I don't track that often , just a few autocross events n some track days n the car only very occasionally will see snow ( north Texas). The wheels that I'll be running the kit with are VOlk TE37SL - 18x9.5 front and 18x10.5 rears. Looks like both the 9660/9668 calipers will fit without spacers based on ur comments above. I'll PM you once I'm ready to order.
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jritt@essex - how about a little preview of the Black Friday sale I’m sure you must be having on front and rear radi cal kits for an e92
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jritt@essex - how about a little preview of the Black Friday sale I’m sure you must be having on front and rear radi cal kits for an e92
jritt@essex so I’m feeling 50% off is the number??? Hot or cold?
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Cold...

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A Black Friday Gift that Keeps Giving!

Rather than sending you a coupon for 4% off on a Bluetooth hairbrush, we've decided to send you something far more valuable, just in time, for Black Friday...The Gift of Knowledge. Our hope is that our Essex Brake Upgrade Guide will prevent you from blowing your hard-earned cash on products you don't really need this winter. More money in your pocket when spring arrives means more track time!


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Cold...

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A Black Friday Gift that Keeps Giving!

Rather than sending you a coupon for 4% off on a Bluetooth hairbrush, we've decided to send you something far more valuable, just in time, for Black Friday...The Gift of Knowledge. Our hope is that our Essex Brake Upgrade Guide will prevent you from blowing your hard-earned cash on products you don't really need this winter. More money in your pocket when spring arrives means more track time!


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Ha that’s funny. Going to be in the market for them pretty quickly so figured would give it a try
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      12-07-2018, 09:45 AM   #153
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Ha that’s funny. Going to be in the market for them pretty quickly so figured would give it a try
Hey guys...sorry, we didn't mean to ignore you! We did not have any Black Friday sales. The focus is really on providing the best absolute product we can, adding more value for our customers, and charging a fair price so we can continue to provide excellent customer support. I know that doesn't sound as exciting as flash mob sales, but that's how we roll.

Along those value lines, we have just formed the "Essex Designed AP Racing Brake Kit Owners Club" on Facebook.

The group will be a digital extension of what we've seen among our customers out at the track, which is like-minded car nuts parking next to each other and sharing stories, ideas, photos, setup tips, pad advice, discussing future track events, etc. Not only will group members be able to interact with other Essex brake kit owners, Essex will be offering a number of exclusive perks and opportunities that will only be available to group members. How do giveaways, discounts on spares, contests, and even unique schwag sound?

The only prerequisite to join this group is that you need to own an Essex Designed AP Racing Competition Brake Kit. To keep things fair for other members, we will ask you a couple of questions to verify kit ownership prior to approval.

If you have one of our brake kits, click this link to join our group: Meet Other Essex Brake Kit Owners Now

Thanks!

Thank you all very much for your continued support!
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Attention Essex Designed Brake Kit Owners...Who wants some FREE AP Racing brake discs to start their 2019?!?!

Below is a brief survey about our brake kit. The survey is just a guideline, and you can write anything that you feel is relevant. For your entry to be valid you must include at least one good picture of our brake kit on your car. We encourage you to send a few. They can be action shots, paddock, etc., and we love those glowing disc pics! Please email your survey along with pic(s) to owners@essexparts.com.

We'll be sharing these reviews and pics on our blog, social media, etc. We will draw one lucky winner who will receive a pair of free replacement iron J Hook disc rings and attachment hardware. Thanks so much for participating, and good luck to all of you! Here are the survey questions:


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How has the brake kit changed your driving experience?

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Overall ownership experience...how easy it to live with?

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Would you buy it again, and would you recommend it to a friend?

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