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Old 02-28-2010, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ricky1329
Ferodo DS-2500 Brake - Over 3K
EBC yellow - over than 2K
EBC red - less than 2K

I changed to 545 brake kit but use OEM pads only, luckily saved my life few time before
if not driving fast I think any brake can save your life
no need for bigger brakes.
the fast you stop the faster you go.
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Old 02-28-2010, 11:40 PM
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Top sales you are, Bill!

"with the brembo brakes come as standard with the GTR, the chance of you hitting curb or anything will be much lower"

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i can help you.
ask your mum to call me, i'm the mechanic in charge of repairing your car, a prepared answer would be

" the bump has gone into the car like a dominoes effect, there is a fair depression and stress on the metals, as you know all the front is aluminium Mrs L,
and we have to cut the whole front end off and stick another one on, better you sell this car +the new model will come out and it will be worth jackshit, buy a new car now,.....blah blah blah....
i have heard the Nissans are more reliable and cheap to repair nowadays, i think there's a luxury model called a GTR -stands for 'Good times relaxation' "
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just forget the wheels, you will be fine with the 16"

all F10 in HK will come with 18" so you will have a unique look. just don't park near those bmx bikes when going Tai Po or you will have a hard time finding your car.

Change your wheel or you will be banned here..hahaa
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F10 is longer and wider ma

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Just received the F10 brief catalogue ... the weight of 528i is 1730kg ... remember the weight of E60 530i was 1605kg ...
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Originally Posted by etchu
just forget the wheels, you will be fine with the 16"

all F10 in HK will come with 18" so you will have a unique look. just don't park near those bmx bikes when going Tai Po or you will have a hard time finding your car.
no way 18" even on a 23i
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yes brake and tyres are very important when we are throwing our 1600kg toys around while we skills are not as good as those pro racer.

Originally Posted by ricky1329
Ferodo DS-2500 Brake - Over 3K
EBC yellow - over than 2K
EBC red - less than 2K

I changed to 545 brake kit but use OEM pads only, luckily saved my life few time before
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it's slightly bigger all round, and i think too ponderous, hence they had to incl Alu doors to get the weight down.
what they have improved is the economy and torque and pick up with 8 speed gearbox.
As mentioned earlier out of the 4 models 523i,28,35 and 50 - the one to go for is the 3.5i single turbo
see u at the launch

Originally Posted by Small Tomato
Just received the F10 brief catalogue ... the weight of 528i is 1730kg ... remember the weight of E60 530i was 1605kg ...
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classic!!!


Originally Posted by etchu
just forget the wheels, you will be fine with the 16"

all F10 in HK will come with 18" so you will have a unique look. just don't park near those bmx bikes when going Tai Po or you will have a hard time finding your car.
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Originally Posted by Small Tomato
Just received the F10 brief catalogue ... the weight of 528i is 1730kg ... remember the weight of E60 530i was 1605kg ...
BMW is making cars in different ways now

Put more toys in the car --> Car becomes heavier --> More electrical devices to control the body roll and steering =

Less "Real" driving pleasure
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