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Old 05-18-2011, 01:54 PM
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update: 275/35 front is a tad to big, I am rubbing over uneven payment or slight dips or an elevated railroad track..So i will go down to a 265/35 F and switch those 305/30 rears to a 295. yes 305's will work on a 10 inch rim with a 24mm offset! they rub slightly like the 275's


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prices on M5 brakes range from 900-1400 depending on rotors and pad use(miles)
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Is the stopping power that much greater?
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Originally Posted by Isaiah_Charles
Is the stopping power that much greater?
I would say yes, have you seen M5 brakes? They're HUGE!!!! The calipers and rotors are gigantic for our cars, remember they are meant to safely stop a 500+ hp super sedan (the M5)
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The stopping power is INSANE, from the story he told.

Dude! Wheels look sick!! What brand? They looked lightweight...huba huba!!!

I want lightweight wheels y'all
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Originally Posted by G530
The stopping power is INSANE, from the story he told.

Dude! Wheels look sick!! What brand? They looked lightweight...huba huba!!!

I want lightweight wheels y'all

I belive they are Dinan wheels. they look sick.
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Originally Posted by pjinca
I would say yes, have you seen M5 brakes? They're HUGE!!!! The calipers and rotors are gigantic for our cars, remember they are meant to safely stop a 500+ hp super sedan (the M5)
The M5 pad is as big as the stock rotor...

Originally Posted by G530
The stopping power is INSANE, from the story he told.

Dude! Wheels look sick!! What brand? They looked lightweight...huba huba!!!

I want lightweight wheels y'all
My Review Last Year

Well its been 2 months of driving and they have performed great, no squeaks, rattles, pulling etc.. I have noticed a 2mpg drop due to the weight of these things, but for me I like that fact I have a whole lot of braking. I have changed my fluid to the ATE Blue, the pedal is a little firmer. And I feel better knowing I have ZERO air in my lines.


Performance

ummm yeeeah...I havent quite gone to plaid but it feels like it LOL. Cold they do have a soft pedal feel and they bite, It is tough keeping the heat in them cause they do cool down quick. When at operating temps I have done stops from 60 to 40, 80 from 60...and 100 to 55( not consecutively) talk about a momentum breaker! Really impressed on the stock setup, I could only imagine using the "ring" pads or equivalent. The first two stops I listed almost felt instant, it was probably a second or two but man, the 100mph stop was like 4 one thousands and was amazing.



Originally Posted by BIMMERTIME-07
I belive they are Dinan wheels. they look sick.


They are Dinan 19x9 F 19x10 R sporting massive 275/35 F and 305/30 R, M6 offsets

20lb savings from the 18's I had on!
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Damn 275s front? wow!!! People run 275s in the rears normally. Haha. Damn man. 305 Rear must look freakin aggressive. I'm going to run R:295s from my current 285s next.

Looks awesome man. What kind of exhaust is that?
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Originally Posted by leese8080
Damn 275s front? wow!!! People run 275s in the rears normally. Haha. Damn man. 305 Rear must look freakin aggressive. I'm going to run R:295s from my current 285s next.

Looks awesome man. What kind of exhaust is that?
Holy crap no kidding I didn't notice that the fronts were 275, I'd think you would have to do some major fender rolling to avoid rubbing but I bet it is gonna look pretty sick.
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Originally Posted by leese8080
Damn 275s front? wow!!! People run 275s in the rears normally. Haha. Damn man. 305 Rear must look freakin aggressive. I'm going to run R:295s from my current 285s next.

Looks awesome man. What kind of exhaust is that?
its a cheap alternative that saves weight. Not a major vendor.

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Holy crap no kidding I didn't notice that the fronts were 275, I'd think you would have to do some major fender rolling to avoid rubbing but I bet it is gonna look pretty sick.

Slight rub LOL
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Originally Posted by 525iEnjoy
Slight rub LOL

Could always go with 275/30 fronts or 265/35 either should eliminate the rub Adam


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