When M5 brakes aren't enough...
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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
Thanks guys...
prices on M5 brakes range from 900-1400 depending on rotors and pad use(miles)
Thanks guys...
prices on M5 brakes range from 900-1400 depending on rotors and pad use(miles)
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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.
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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.
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?
Looks awesome man. What kind of exhaust is that?
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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.
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Slight rub LOL