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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 07:21 PM
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Why BMW even the E46>evo ct9a

Is because they have many options to run 380mm brakes from stoptech or brembo on 18inch wheels when we have NONE. What gives. It's not like they actually need the brakes since they make poop for power.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...tcssfYjg#t=581

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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 07:24 PM
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what are you even saying?
Old Mar 10, 2015 | 06:48 AM
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Is because they have many options to run 380mm brakes from stoptech or brembo on 18inch wheels when we have NONE. What gives. It's not like they actually need the brakes since they make poop for power.
Hmmm
Old Mar 10, 2015 | 07:28 AM
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I suggest you do more research as there are 380mm front brake kits available for the Evo 8/9.

Also, I would recommend using proper writing skills when trying to communicate to other human beings.
Old Mar 10, 2015 | 08:15 AM
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Oh snap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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There are many BMWs that will poop on your evo's power band/whp, FYI.
Old Mar 10, 2015 | 01:46 PM
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Research shows they arn't stateside. Show me one that fits an 18inch wheel.
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I suggest you do more research as there are 380mm front brake kits available for the Evo 8/9.

Also, I would recommend using proper writing skills when trying to communicate to other human beings.
Old Mar 10, 2015 | 02:21 PM
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Man, that's damn near a 15" rotor!!
Will that even fit in an 18" rim?
http://www.alconkits.com/alcon-brake...o-vii-1-detail

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Originally Posted by Grimgrak
Research shows they arn't stateside.
Horrible excuse. Last part I ordered from the UK was a FMIC that arrived here in California in three days after ordering it.

We do have things like transport planes and international payment systems and such now.

As far as 14.96" brake kits fitting under 18" wheels, I have no idea. Most Evo owners that need a lot of brakes have figured it out without such excessive sized brakes.

Ksport, Brembo, AP etc make 380mm kits.
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Originally Posted by razorlab
I suggest you do more research as there are 380mm front brake kits available for the Evo 8/9.

Also, I would recommend using proper writing skills when trying to communicate to other human beings.
BHAHAHA you sir just made my sig, not a common task.

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There are many BMWs that will poop on your evo's power band/whp, FYI.
Its mostly based on weight not necessarily power, however that does dictate a little because of lap pace improvements, but weight is something you can't shake off.

Smaller is better, focus cooling improvements to optimize your brake package.
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AP Racing has US distributors. They will have a brake solution to meet your needs.
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Originally Posted by Grimgrak
Hmmm
I highly doubt you've exceeded the operating limit of the stock brembos, so why do you want to upgrade? As listed there are several kits readily available already... The most recent ct9a is nearing 10 years old, so you can't expect companies to spit out new products if there isn't that big of a market for it. If you don't like that, then go buy a BMW.
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Try two stops back to back from 120mph to 5mph and tell me how good your stock brembos are.
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I highly doubt you've exceeded the operating limit of the stock brembos, so why do you want to upgrade? As listed there are several kits readily available already... The most recent ct9a is nearing 10 years old, so you can't expect companies to spit out new products if there isn't that big of a market for it. If you don't like that, then go buy a BMW.
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Originally Posted by Grimgrak
Try two stops back to back from 120mph to 5mph and tell me how good your stock brembos are.
I'm curious which track you need to do this procedure at?
Old Mar 11, 2015 | 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Grimgrak
Try two stops back to back from 120mph to 5mph and tell me how good your stock brembos are.
From top of 4th downhill to a stop is the reason I upgraded my pads to ProjectMu HC+800s.

I'm pretty sure I have more brakes than tires at this point, and I'm running 255 RS3s.



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