Brembo Brakes
11-24-2005, 09:39 AM
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Anyone know why or have an opinion why BMW doesn't use Brembo brakes?
11-24-2005, 02:17 PM
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Would you like BMW to add another 6-8k to the MSRP of the 5er? This would be necessary to cover the warranty repairs, service and maintenance, as well as the Brembo licensing fees.
Oh, and did I mention that BBKs like Brembos are not very comfy for street driving? Very grabby, can be loud with lots of squeaks ...
Plus, most folks (not you and I and most of the other board members here) do not care or even know about Brembos ... Heck, if you said Brembos to your typical 5er owner, he or she might think you said "bimbo" and slap you.
Oh, and did I mention that BBKs like Brembos are not very comfy for street driving? Very grabby, can be loud with lots of squeaks ...
Plus, most folks (not you and I and most of the other board members here) do not care or even know about Brembos ... Heck, if you said Brembos to your typical 5er owner, he or she might think you said "bimbo" and slap you.
11-25-2005, 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ipse dixit' post='202996' date='Nov 24 2005, 11:17 PM
Would you like BMW to add another 6-8k to the MSRP of the 5er? This would be necessary to cover the warranty repairs, service and maintenance, as well as the Brembo licensing fees.
Oh, and did I mention that BBKs like Brembos are not very comfy for street driving? Very grabby, can be loud with lots of squeaks ...
Plus, most folks (not you and I and most of the other board members here) do not care or even know about Brembos ... Heck, if you said Brembos to your typical 5er owner, he or she might think you said "bimbo" and slap you.
Oh, and did I mention that BBKs like Brembos are not very comfy for street driving? Very grabby, can be loud with lots of squeaks ...
Plus, most folks (not you and I and most of the other board members here) do not care or even know about Brembos ... Heck, if you said Brembos to your typical 5er owner, he or she might think you said "bimbo" and slap you.
11-25-2005, 12:06 AM
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hahahha I want some "Bimbos" 
on my car... but not at a 5K tag on the MSRP!
WOW so since the umm 350Z track version has them... does that mean that car is really only worth $30K? $30K for all that machine? Wonder what they ummm went cheap on...
on my car... but not at a 5K tag on the MSRP!WOW so since the umm 350Z track version has them... does that mean that car is really only worth $30K? $30K for all that machine? Wonder what they ummm went cheap on...
11-25-2005, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 550 Sport' post='202927' date='Nov 24 2005, 08:39 PM
Anyone know why or have an opinion why BMW doesn't use Brembo brakes?
For real racing you should purchase a M3, M5 or M6.
11-25-2005, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ipse dixit' post='202996' date='Nov 24 2005, 06:17 PM
Would you like BMW to add another 6-8k to the MSRP of the 5er? This would be necessary to cover the warranty repairs, service and maintenance, as well as the Brembo licensing fees.
Oh, and did I mention that BBKs like Brembos are not very comfy for street driving? Very grabby, can be loud with lots of squeaks ...
Plus, most folks (not you and I and most of the other board members here) do not care or even know about Brembos ... Heck, if you said Brembos to your typical 5er owner, he or she might think you said "bimbo" and slap you.
Oh, and did I mention that BBKs like Brembos are not very comfy for street driving? Very grabby, can be loud with lots of squeaks ...
Plus, most folks (not you and I and most of the other board members here) do not care or even know about Brembos ... Heck, if you said Brembos to your typical 5er owner, he or she might think you said "bimbo" and slap you.
11-25-2005, 06:41 AM
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I think BMW brakes are very very good itself. Much better than Audi ones
11-25-2005, 07:41 AM
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BMW does have very good brakes 
Brembo's look good but would justify the extra price
Brembo's look good but would justify the extra price
11-25-2005, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Berlin.BMER' post='203212' date='Nov 25 2005, 08:41 AM
BMW does have very good brakes Brembo's look good but would justify the extra price
Brembo's look good but would justify the extra price 
11-25-2005, 08:25 PM
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