New Performance Friction BBK

[Krypptic]

Can't wait for the install!

I have to say they stand behind their products. About 8 months ago, I upgrade to the pfc stock sized rotors all around. Two weeks ago I took the car in for track inspection and the backing plate ground into the rotor hat. They and bimmerworld acknowledged the problem as an issue with the early production front rotors and gave a full credit on my front rotors. Better still they let me apply the credit the BBK. Very pleased.

[Small Yellow]

Nice! In for install pics!

[Beedub]

incredible looking pieces!! more detailed pics please :-)

[ZeD4Mr]

Looks very nice! Why did you decided on these versus the more popular brands like Stoptech or Brembo?

[sabbanick]

Excellent choice...these brakes are amazing. just a heads up the Zrated pads are good for nothing but the street, the don't even belong on autocross lot. Stick with 08 pads for any performance type driving. The now outdated 01's (believe 11 is successor) had more bite esp. on initial pedal application, but comparatively speaking pad life was shortened.

PFC's brakes are nothing short of amazing....your suspension/tires are now your weak point! Enjoy relearning that brake pedal, everything you once knew about 'er is NOW a thing of the past.

Enjoy/GL

[Krypptic]

Originally Posted by Small Yellow

Nice! In for install pics!

Thanks. Should have installed pics by the end of the week.

Originally Posted by Beedub

incredible looking pieces!! more detailed pics please :-)

That's all I took before dropping it all off at my indie. More to come.

Originally Posted by ZeD4Mr

Looks very nice! Why did you decided on these versus the more popular brands like Stoptech or Brembo?

My research showed this to be a great racing application. None are really bad, but these seemed to be used on a lot of race cars and my experience running the V3 rotors with the pfc08 pads was brilliant compared to stock. Now it should only get better.

Originally Posted by sabbanick

Excellent choice...these brakes are amazing. just a heads up the Zrated pads are good for nothing but the street, the don't even belong on autocross lot. Stick with 08 pads for any performance type driving. The now outdated 01's (believe 11 is successor) had more bite esp. on initial pedal application, but comparatively speaking pad life was shortened.

PFC's brakes are nothing short of amazing....your suspension/tires are now your weak point! Enjoy relearning that brake pedal, everything you once knew about 'er is NOW a thing of the past.

Enjoy/GL

Agreed on the z-rated pads. Had them first before the pfc08. Night and day. I wore down half the z-pad in one track day. Already have the 08's being installed with the BBK. Not sure if I will do BBK in rear since the pads and rotors are already upgraded, but I will see how it feels before making that call.

I also added r888's to the mix, so the weak link will definitely be suspension. But after upgrading the sway bars I really can't complain to much. With that being said, MCS is on mind and surely is the next step.

[sabbanick]

i had same setup as you before i made suspension upgrade to MCS ironically. H&R springs and front sway bar, e36 shims...it worked though the rear end always felt a bit too lively for me and too easily unsettled on track.

It's nice to know there are some quality options when it comes to a track oriented set of springs/dampners for the Z4m. Nothing id consider buying solely for the street driving, but something I'm willing to tolerate on street in order to get me where ever that may be I get to drive. ...Its a slipper slope!

[Krypptic]

My indie just sent me this pic to salivate over the weekend. I don't know how to resist doing the rear BBK now.

[Small Yellow]

Originally Posted by Krypptic

My indie just sent me this pic to salivate over the weekend. I don't know how to resist doing the rear BBK now.

Looks amazing! Let us know how they feel!

[nekky]

Yuuuuup I want one..

[VinnieAces]

That looks amazing

EDIT: Their website doesn't have anything pop up when you put in BMW Z4, got a link or something for pricing?

[Krypptic]

Got the car back and the brakes feel great. So much braking force without stabbing the brake pedal. Feel is perfect. Can't wait to get to Sebring at the end of the month.

Originally Posted by VinnieAces

That looks amazing

EDIT: Their website doesn't have anything pop up when you put in BMW Z4, got a link or something for pricing?

Thanks.

Here is the link. http://store.bimmerworld.com/perform...kit-p1821.aspx

[Caddyshk]

Nice wheels! So all 4 corners ~ $7K

[Blind32]

Those look fantastic! Which sizes did you get? Z45 & Z34?

[Krypptic]

So far, just have the z45 kit. Looking into rear kit though.

On a side note, there is a lot of rattle noise coming from the front pads in the calipers. I'm told its normal.

[gmd2003]

Originally Posted by Krypptic

So far, just have the z45 kit. Looking into rear kit though.

On a side note, there is a lot of rattle noise coming from the front pads in the calipers. I'm told its normal.

Oh yeah it a full race kit ( it's noisy as hell ) , but it performs flawlessly . I have loved mine, the noise is from the anti pad knock back design. I had the Z45 front and the Z28 rear for 5k track miles , always great pedal feel and have never once had pad knock back or brake fade . I just upgraded to their new larger rear kit as I have increased my power levels quite a bit . I'm selling my Z28 kit with rotors and 08 pads if you're interested . Congrats , I def like their new logo design better , but same great product .
George