tconner

A few weeks ago added a JBT BBK, the F1 version with titanium pistons, ss lines etc. Ordered the kit it came perfectly packed and looked great. Fitment was plug and play, no spacers or fiddling about, it went right on in place of the stock calipers and rotors. I have the 19" M5 mags, so I could fit the following: Front 380 mm 6 pot / rear 355 mm 4 pot. Pads I was told were AP Racing (guess they fit the JBT calipers).
Now JBT is not the best known brand, but we compared them to a Brembo set before we installed and they looked every bit as robust and well made. Rotors looked also perfect.
I know JBT is a US "assembled" brand, but actually it is manufactured in Taiwan. In any case I am based here in Asia, and had good access via my Taipei office and great support in the purchase, they were very nice to deal with. I did order an extra set of pads with the set just to keep one set on hand.
In performance, we took the car to BIRA race track and gave it a whipping, the brakes performed well. Now - I do not normally use this car for track days, but after some egging on by my "friends" we gave it a go. In any case they will be well over the requirement for my daily driving (and the last time I put my car through that,,,)
The size fills up the front wheels great, even thought the rears are big, they look small when compared to the fronts. Guess that is normally the case.
I also added the rear trunk cover (it covers the area where the license plate is) got it from BMW as an original M5 part, didn't have time to make a photo, but it looks great. Got it from Rover Active in the US.
Just thought I would share.
Thanks,
Ted

nicke60gre

Looking hot

How much did you pay fot the kit?

Rizbel

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V10?!! I don't see that on any M5 or M6 .

tconner

[quote name='Rizbel' date='Aug 3 2007, 02:46 PM' post='454785']
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V10?!!
Look closer, you can find more to comment on. Wish I had so much idle time...

Rizbel

M badge on Side Grille?!!

tconner

Yes, Iknow... got all from BMW as original M5 parts, so logo is there... Actually BMW installed all parts for me, and the vents penetrate through to the engine compartment as per a real M5, suprised me also how much heat actually escapes. Now looking for the V-10 to drop in... (Ha.) But in Bangkok with the traffic, maybe not a feasable way to go... Would never get out of 2nd gear, - if that. With original M5 exhaust they installed the sound is very similar to the M5, so it is show, great sound in and out & now lots of stopping power, but only a little go power... Still suits Bangkok well - more than adequate with the 3 liter.

Conisder an imported M5 here costs 500,000 US Dollars with tax and customs (dealer list). You may get one for 400,000 USD if you are lucky!!?? A 530 here costs 140,000 US Dollars, again due to tax in Thailand (and that is one CKD locally!!). Being from the USA it is hard to accept such crazy prices, but it is in fact the case. So out here most people get a 530, hot up the engine what they can, take it to BMW and have them swap all the parts for original M5 parts where possible (or worse go to a local "shack" and buy cheap re-production parts). Or they win the lotto and hand over 1/2 million for a real M5... (still trying the lotto solution with no success yet...)... As a result and my failure at winning the lotto I have a lot of new stock E60 parts for sale that came off my car even before it was delivered (I did buy all parts from BMW as original parts though). I had to buy the car as is and pay extra for any changes. So lots of parts in my guest house...!!! Jealous of you guys still in the US that can buy a real flesh and blood M5 at a normal cost and enjoy it. Had the car now 5 months and have only driven about 3000 km (1500 miles). No time to drive it - and use my truck when going diving to throw the equipment in etc. So big cost and mostly I sit and look at it... Sick? Crazy? Yes I am. BMW's seem to do that to me... Cheers

Rizbel

Enjoy your great ride. I love Thailand, been there 3X(Phuket and Bangkok).

andy545

+1 on both comments.

Anthony517

Looks great. BTW did you put the M5 sport exhaust on a 530?

vegastrashed

Getting back to the subject, how about a 8 pot?


Nice choice of BBK, tconner.