Hawk HPS pads installed
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Read through this thread as I'm in the market for pads as well. Was leaning towards Porterfield R4S, or the Axxis Deluxe. Open to the Hawk's HPS too. There is no mention regarding brake dust of the HPS. Is it more, less, same as OEM?
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Considerably less.
http://acuteperformance.com/hawk-per...manufacturer-7
If you purchase front and rear pads I give free shipping. Use coupon code e60brakes during checkout.
Michael
Acute Performance
http://acuteperformance.com/hawk-per...manufacturer-7
If you purchase front and rear pads I give free shipping. Use coupon code e60brakes during checkout.
Michael
Acute Performance
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
As Michael mentioned, much less brake dust than OEM and there is a noticeably better bite from the Hawk pads over the OEM ones. After proper break in they bite fantastic 
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I'd like to buy these HPS pads along with a pair of R1Concept premium rotors (cross drilled only) for the front. Can I get a quote Mike? I think you gave me one for the rotors a week back. Plan to paypal you $$$$ in a couple weeks for these.
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Do it Howie, I will be getting R1's for my car soon enough (if I can stop spending on other things
) The Hawks simply kick butt
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Sounds like it! I just painted all of my calipers a gloss black, too, so this and the rotors will really make my 166's look awesome! Can't wait.
PLUS, getting M5 mirrors in 3 weeks.
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Let's see: I have ordered KSPort coilovers (also from Michael) - review to follow after they get installed. And I will be buying an OEM M5 rear bumper and custom quad exhaust from another member. I posted a nice little list on the "next mod" thread - it' going to be a busy year, but if I can get it all done I will be finished (until the next car)
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Let's see: I have ordered KSPort coilovers (also from Michael) - review to follow after they get installed. And I will be buying an OEM M5 rear bumper and custom quad exhaust from another member. I posted a nice little list on the "next mod" thread - it' going to be a busy year, but if I can get it all done I will be finished (until the next car)
lol "finished", yea right. =p