04-21-2012, 10:09 AM | #1 |
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F30 BMW M Performance 18'' brakes price
The price is now available in Germany and Sweden, hope that the M-sport doesn't cost as much. In Sweden these brakes cost 3 326 EUR. I could not find the price in USA, do you guys know if it's cheaper over there?
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04-21-2012, 10:35 AM | #2 |
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In that case it'll be cheaper to spec it as an option if u're getting M-sport pack. For F20 the performance brakes is Eur600 option in Germany.
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04-21-2012, 11:00 AM | #3 |
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Yes, would always be much cheaper from the factory
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04-21-2012, 11:45 AM | #4 |
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correct me if i am wrong, but if you order M Sport pkg in USA/CAN it comes with the large Blue 4 piston calipers with "M" logo on the caliper. so you would just need to order the performance rotors. but if you want a a different colour caliper than Blue than you have to order this performance brake package? besides the colour they are the same?
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04-21-2012, 02:25 PM | #5 | |
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The Parts system still shows the 335i M Sport Brakes comes standard with the drilled rotors like the M Performance retrofit kit. But on some countries 328i they show solid discs. So we have to see when order guides are available exactly what comes
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04-21-2012, 08:20 PM | #10 |
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Nothing. These brakes are for prestige only on a street car.
As an aside, drilled rotors provide less performance than solid rotors. Drilled were helpful decades ago when out-gassing of pad materials was an issue. The holes allowed the gasses to leave through the rotors rather than partially floating the pads. |
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04-21-2012, 08:59 PM | #11 |
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04-21-2012, 09:50 PM | #12 |
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No, I am not kidding.
Remember the question, "aside from with extreme driving--what are we buying with this?" On a street car, these brakes are for show. With the right pads matched to conditions, tires and the road course in question, they can be of benefit to a driver of sufficient skill to take advantage of them. Even then, the stock brakes are fine as long as you get proper cooling to them, choose the correct pads, etc. Even an extremely aggressive drive on the street is not going to be held back by the stock brakes. By bigger brakes if you like the show, but do not fool yourself you need them or can even use them for the street. |
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04-21-2012, 10:10 PM | #13 |
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While there is not yet any data released to prove it, I can guarantee that these brakes provide shorter stopping distances and result in a better, more consistent brake feel than the standard brakes. You don't need to be a racecar driver to appreciate those benefits. If they help me stop in time to avoid an accident, they are worth it. And yes, they do look better as well.
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04-22-2012, 12:22 AM | #14 |
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For 335i owners, these may be for "show" and you might get minimal improvement in braking as it's essentially the same caliper with a different brake pad compound and rotor.
But for the 328i drivers these are a major improvement over the factory setup. 328i owners have floating single piston calipers, smaller rotors, and a street brake pad that is not the most aggressive. Stopping distances on the 328i have been reported to be long in many tests. I personally have noticed the longer distances in the 328i vs. even the last generation e90 328i. Would a different pad setup benefit the 2012 328i on the street? Without a doubt. Would this performance kit help on the street for a 328i owner? No question. Return On Investment with the performance kit vs a different pad compound for a street driven 328i? Dollar for dollar cost effectiveness... no doubt a different pad compound would win. For street driving, these may be overkill... but I have to say from jumping from a F30 328i to a 1M or M3, it's amazing how much you appreciate the brakes in the M-cars the second you touch the brakes when you need them even on the street. |
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04-22-2012, 09:45 AM | #16 | |
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Better/greater modulation is often accomplished with less aggressive pads and brakes as the difference between light braking and full-on is greater. Good race car drivers can handle a small range of modulation, but a full on race car's bakes feel almost like a switch between no brakes and full on to a street driver. If the feel is inconsistent on the street there are other issues - such as old or wet brake fluid. Of course, if you like the boy-racer look - go for it. Twenty inch wheels also look good to many, even though they decrease performance (weight, drag, poor tire ratio, etc.). Sleedawg's analysis with respect to the 328's brakes raises some great points. This car could use a bit more aggressive pads. A lot of owners however will not put up with the increased brake dust, etc. that comes with this however. |
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04-22-2012, 11:58 AM | #17 |
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Pistons, pads and tires make a much bigger difference than rotors, for track or street use. I think the m-performance brakes would sig upgrade the pistons for the 328i, at least, can't remember about the 335i.
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04-23-2012, 05:58 AM | #18 |
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That's very pricey isn't you. So to understand correctly.. when speccing up the parts for the car, choosing the M Performance Brakes will give you a better deal? 2k Euro seems steep. I could go for Brembo's or Stop
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04-23-2012, 10:25 AM | #19 |
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Doubt you could get such nice aftermarket brakes for that price, assuming its all 4 corners.
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04-23-2012, 11:41 AM | #20 | |
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The differences and incremental cost between the 335i's standard brake system and the factory M-Sport Brake system are not that significant (basically only the rear calipers and the rotors are different -- and the rotors are not drilled on the factory version). A 600 EUR ($900-$1000) price for the M-sport brake option would be plenty extra. On the other hand, BMW might logically charge more for the M-Sport brakes on the 328i, because there is more of a cost difference versus the standard brakes. Or maybe this is why BMW is probably using smaller, less expensive rotors on the 328i M-sport brakes. |
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04-23-2012, 01:06 PM | #22 | |
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