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Kev · 06-08-2008, 08:49 PM

Any attempted installing a BBK on their XI yet?

I talked to the guys at AP Racing for a little bit with regards to BBK setups on the XI. They think that the regular I setup should work for us.

I have not attempted anything yet coz my car is still in the shop. However, with my vacation coming up, I might plunge into some uncharted water and see if I'll come out alive.

Craig@SupremePower · 06-08-2008, 09:06 PM

Kev drop Eric@Supremepower.com an email bro we have some sweet deals on Brembo as well as Alcon and AP Racing!!!

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Originally Posted by Kev

Any attempted installing a BBK on their XI yet?

I talked to the guys at AP Racing for a little bit with regards to BBK setups on the XI. They think that the regular I setup should work for us.

I have not attempted anything yet coz my car is still in the shop. However, with my vacation coming up, I might plunge into some uncharted water and see if I'll come out alive.

flukey · 06-08-2008, 09:08 PM

I've been wondering the same question simply for some after market rotors.

Kev · 06-08-2008, 09:10 PM

I have not been able to perform any research on part numbers yet because bmwfans.info and realoem.com do not have any info on the 335xi. I'll see if I can elicit some help from our friendly parts department to pull up a list of brake parts for an I and XI so I can compare notes.

But rumors had that they are identical.

ShiraiwaRiku · 06-09-2008, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev

Any attempted installing a BBK on their XI yet?

I talked to the guys at AP Racing for a little bit with regards to BBK setups on the XI. They think that the regular I setup should work for us.

I have not attempted anything yet coz my car is still in the shop. However, with my vacation coming up, I might plunge into some uncharted water and see if I'll come out alive.

been wondering the exatcly the same question!!!

so now..

Dragonman4 · 06-09-2008, 12:53 AM

Yea I recall hearing something about an Alcon BBK for the XI models.

lbouchard · 06-09-2008, 01:13 PM

I am very interested to know what are my options on 335XI with 17" wheels (158 or 159 model).

Kev · 06-09-2008, 01:18 PM

Probably have to wait for a Stoptech rotors kit because the BBK requires at least 18" wheels to clear the caliper and rotors. The stock 189s barely clears the 355mm Brembo 6-piston BBK per hunter399.

Calgary Agent · 06-09-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev

Probably have to wait for a Stoptech rotors kit because the BBK requires at least 18" wheels to clear the caliper and rotors. The stock 189s barely clears the 355mm Brembo 6-piston BBK per hunter399.

I second that. I don't know of a BBK for any 335 (Xi or i) that will allow you to run 17" wheels.

lbouchard · 06-12-2008, 10:43 PM

are you certain that the 355mm, 6 pistons will not fit 17 inch wheels?
some people said a spacer might help... awaiting advices.

Kev · 06-12-2008, 10:54 PM

It's not the issue with spacers clearance, it's the size of the caliper and the rotors.

AW325xi · 06-26-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lbouchard

are you certain that the 355mm, 6 pistons will not fit 17 inch wheels?
some people said a spacer might help... awaiting advices.

I've looked extensively into the 6-piston 355mm Brembos. They're not going to fit 17" rims. The dimension from the center of the wheel to the outer edge of the caliper is 210mm (8.26"). They won't clear my 18" Advan RS wheels (there is no spacer needed, the barrel dimension is what won't clear). The 4-piston 355mm system is 200mm (7.87").

Check with Stoptech. Their 6-piston 355mm brake system runs 199.5mm (7.85").

Measure your wheels and you'll know what fits.

ARA5HE90 · 07-29-2008, 02:28 AM

i heard the BBK is only for the i models though?

is there really a BBK for xi.. whats the price range?

sparkyg · 07-29-2008, 10:01 AM

AFAIK the BBK are not affected by the xi drive features, it is all about getting the BBK to fit a set of rims.

The massive kit that Dinan has will only fit a limited number of 18's. 17's will prob never fit. I've seen the kit, it is f'in huge.

Gotta go with 19" rims to fit the 355 mm BBK. A smaller kit like the Alcon or Stoptech would be a better fit for 18" rims on a 335.

ModBargains.com · 09-16-2008, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev

Any attempted installing a BBK on their XI yet?

I talked to the guys at AP Racing for a little bit with regards to BBK setups on the XI. They think that the regular I setup should work for us.

I have not attempted anything yet coz my car is still in the shop. However, with my vacation coming up, I might plunge into some uncharted water and see if I'll come out alive.

BBKs should work with the non-XI and XI models without a problem. It's pretty much the matter of the wheel size and clearance. Contact me via PM or e-mail (James@ModBargains.com). We've got the best deals on all Brembo, Stoptech, and AP Racing BB kits.

Kev · 09-16-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by James@ModBargains

BBKs should work with the non-XI and XI models without a problem. It's pretty much the matter of the wheel size and clearance. Contact me via PM or e-mail (James@ModBargains.com). We've got the best deals on all Brembo, Stoptech, and AP Racing BB kits.

That's a bold statement even Brembo won't dare to make. Are you going to issue a FULL refund (i.e. no restocking charge), if one of us ordered the regular i BBK and it won't fit our cars?

Kev · 11-16-2008, 11:43 AM

Looks like I owe James@MB an apology.

My experiment with the Alcon front kit is a success! They bolted right on, so for those that are interested in a BBK setup with the xi, you're in luck!

jgalaxy · 11-19-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev

Looks like I owe James@MB an apology.

My experiment with the Alcon front kit is a success! They bolted right on, so for those that are interested in a BBK setup with the xi, you're in luck!

Thanks Kev for the news. Can you post the exact kit you bolted on? Any plans for the rear or are you just going to stick with the original rears?

Joel

Kev · 11-19-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jgalaxy

Thanks Kev for the news. Can you post the exact kit you bolted on? Any plans for the rear or are you just going to stick with the original rears?

Joel

Here you go:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186485

Waiting for the release of the rear kit from STaSIS. I also need to clear up some issues with AMEX.

06-08-2008, 08:49 PM	#1
Kev Friendly UW Medicine Intern Drives: Interlagos Blue M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 8,066 iTrader: (23) View Kev's Garage	Big Brake Kits Any attempted installing a BBK on their XI yet? I talked to the guys at AP Racing for a little bit with regards to BBK setups on the XI. They think that the regular I setup should work for us. I have not attempted anything yet coz my car is still in the shop. However, with my vacation coming up, I might plunge into some uncharted water and see if I'll come out alive. __________________ kev < E92 Interlagos Blue M3 >

06-08-2008, 09:10 PM	#4
Kev Friendly UW Medicine Intern Drives: Interlagos Blue M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 8,066 iTrader: (23) View Kev's Garage	I have not been able to perform any research on part numbers yet because bmwfans.info and realoem.com do not have any info on the 335xi. I'll see if I can elicit some help from our friendly parts department to pull up a list of brake parts for an I and XI so I can compare notes. But rumors had that they are identical. __________________ kev < E92 Interlagos Blue M3 >

06-09-2008, 12:53 AM	#6
Dragonman4 Brigadier General Drives: '08 SG/BL E92 335xi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA / Madison, NJ Posts: 3,561 iTrader: (2) View Dragonman4's Garage	Yea I recall hearing something about an Alcon BBK for the XI models. __________________ 2008 E92 335xi 6MT /SG/Brushed Alum/Black Leatherette/CA/iDrive/Nav

06-09-2008, 01:18 PM	#8
Kev Friendly UW Medicine Intern Drives: Interlagos Blue M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 8,066 iTrader: (23) View Kev's Garage	Probably have to wait for a Stoptech rotors kit because the BBK requires at least 18" wheels to clear the caliper and rotors. The stock 189s barely clears the 355mm Brembo 6-piston BBK per hunter399. __________________ kev < E92 Interlagos Blue M3 >

06-12-2008, 10:54 PM	#11
Kev Friendly UW Medicine Intern Drives: Interlagos Blue M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 8,066 iTrader: (23) View Kev's Garage	It's not the issue with spacers clearance, it's the size of the caliper and the rotors. __________________ kev < E92 Interlagos Blue M3 >

06-08-2008, 09:08 PM	#3
flukey Go big or go home! Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 894 iTrader: (8)	I've been wondering the same question simply for some after market rotors.

06-09-2008, 01:13 PM	#7
lbouchard Private Drives: 335XI Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicoutimi, Quebec Posts: 50 iTrader: (1)	I am very interested to know what are my options on 335XI with 17" wheels (158 or 159 model).

06-12-2008, 10:43 PM	#10
lbouchard Private Drives: 335XI Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicoutimi, Quebec Posts: 50 iTrader: (1)	are you certain that the 355mm, 6 pistons will not fit 17 inch wheels? some people said a spacer might help... awaiting advices.

07-29-2008, 02:28 AM	#13
ARA5HE90 ARA5HE90 Drives: a beast! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,555 iTrader: (4) View ARA5HE90's Garage	i heard the BBK is only for the i models though? is there really a BBK for xi.. whats the price range? __________________ 2oo7 e90 JB 328xi/// with too many mods!?!?! check out my ride = http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246531 2oo8 e90 SSII ///M3 modded?!?!?! my ride can be viewed here = http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=322754

07-29-2008, 10:01 AM	#14
sparkyg Colonel Drives: SSII 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country Posts: 2,739 iTrader: (5) View sparkyg's Garage	AFAIK the BBK are not affected by the xi drive features, it is all about getting the BBK to fit a set of rims. The massive kit that Dinan has will only fit a limited number of 18's. 17's will prob never fit. I've seen the kit, it is f'in huge. Gotta go with 19" rims to fit the 355 mm BBK. A smaller kit like the Alcon or Stoptech would be a better fit for 18" rims on a 335. __________________

11-16-2008, 11:43 AM	#17
Kev Friendly UW Medicine Intern Drives: Interlagos Blue M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 8,066 iTrader: (23) View Kev's Garage	Looks like I owe James@MB an apology. My experiment with the Alcon front kit is a success! They bolted right on, so for those that are interested in a BBK setup with the xi, you're in luck! __________________ kev < E92 Interlagos Blue M3 >