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Old 07-13-2007, 06:43 PM
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i've an intention to install brembo gran tourismo brakes on my ride...interested in the gt 380's(front) & gt 345's(rear)... has anybody intalled these on their ride? i'm really in to this due to the aggresive looks of the ride once installed, especially if the ride has 20's on it...here's the link....
http://www.brembo.com/US/Performance/GranT...akeUpgrades.htm

i'm going for the red's...
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Originally Posted by bmw_wpq31' post='447507' date='Jul 13 2007, 09:43 PM
i've an intention to install brembo gran tourismo brakes on my ride...interested in the gt 380's(front) & gt 345's(rear)... has anybody intalled these on their ride? i'm really in to this due to the aggresive looks of the ride once installed, especially if the ride has 20's on it...here's the link....
http://www.brembo.com/US/Performance/GranT...akeUpgrades.htm

i'm going for the red's...
Right here! I have the Dinan/Brembo Gran Turismo BBK on my 545 (on all 4 corners). One word: Awesome stopping power and brake feel. Huge slotted rotors up front (bigger than even the stock E60 M5), they look great with the equally huge brake calipers. I chose to go with the black painted calipers, preferring the more 'stealth' look, if you will. GOOD LUCK with your choice regardless!! BEST REGARDS!!!
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freed0m has the whole set installed on his car. Looks really really nice. So tempting but it'd cost you an ARM and a LEG
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All right guys ...that answered it, no more second thoughts...i'm gonna do it...will post pictures as soon as their installed...thanks...
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Good for you! I have the Brembo Brakes and am loving it No regrets what so ever

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All right guys ...that answered it, no more second thoughts...i'm gonna do it...will post pictures as soon as their installed...thanks...
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Originally Posted by bmw_wpq31' post='447507' date='Jul 14 2007, 04:43 AM
i've an intention to install brembo gran tourismo brakes on my ride...interested in the gt 380's(front) & gt 345's(rear)... has anybody intalled these on their ride? i'm really in to this due to the aggresive looks of the ride once installed, especially if the ride has 20's on it...here's the link....
http://www.brembo.com/US/Performance/GranT...akeUpgrades.htm

i'm going for the red's...

Envy!
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='447619' date='Jul 14 2007, 04:55 AM
Envy!
'red' with envy, not green right? ....me too.
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Why not just get drilled rotors and add on Brembo calipers? I'm sure all you would need is some sort of adapter to make them fit, and it's probably already made by Brembo and would give you the same look for alot less. All you need to know is the specs of oem rotors and Brembo will tell you what kit is needed.
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too late for any second thoughts now...anyway thanks for all the advice and replies...i went straight to a local shop here and done installation...unfortunately, only the fronts are in stock, had to put an order for the rears, it'll arrive later...here are some pictures of the brembo gt 380's on my ride...i'm a happy man...thanks a lot freedom for convincing me on the install...
before big brakes:


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will keep you guys updated on the rear install later...expected to arrive for not more than another week...btw, the rears are brembo gt 345's
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Originally Posted by bmw_wpq31' post='447849' date='Jul 15 2007, 01:09 PM
too late for any second thoughts now...anyway thanks for all the advice and replies...i went straight to a local shop here and done installation...unfortunately, only the fronts are in stock, had to put an order for the rears, it'll arrive later...here are some pictures of the brembo gt 380's on my ride...i'm a happy man...thanks a lot freedom for convincing me on the install...

will keep you guys updated on the rear install later...expected to arrive for not more than another week...btw, the rears are brembo gt 345's
Wow that looks hot! I'm very interested to hear your reviews on the performance of the brakes. I was going to do this but was advised not to as it'll supposedly affect the normal day to day driving experience.

I noticed you're from KL as well It's my home town but I live in Australia now. I'm actually in KL now on holidays for about a week, staying in Ampang. Any chance I could get a closer view of yer beastie
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