[JCC]

Hi All,

Since I'm a newbie to the BMW world, I need some advice from all you "Si Hing's".

I'm contemplating replacing the stock brakes (08 E93 323i) with an aftermarket kit. I've notice there's a big pricing gap between brands such as Brembo, Alcon (approx. HK$45K + labor) , and the BMW Performance kit (HK$18K + labor). Aside from the asthetics and branding, is it worth the pricing gap? One consideration is the colors offered by Brembo is much wider than BMW Performance's only option (mustard yellow). Any comment will be appreciated..

p.s. I just checked the bmw.de site and they have the bmw m sport aerodynamic package (front & rear aprons plus side skirts) for sale at EU202.20. That might be a typo, but I'm asking my German friend to check it out. Sounds too good to be true..

[ArktisE92]

Originally Posted by JCC

Hi All,

I'm contemplating replacing the stock brakes (08 E93 323i) with an aftermarket kit. I've notice there's a big pricing gap between brands such as Brembo, Alcon (approx. HK$45K + labor) , and the BMW Performance kit (HK$18K + labor). Aside from the asthetics and branding, is it worth the pricing gap? One consideration is the colors offered by Brembo is much wider than BMW Performance's only option (mustard yellow). Any comment will be appreciated..

For most of us a BBK is more form than function--as much as I'd like to tell you my braking performance improved a zillion-fold going from stock 340mm's to the brembo 380's, the real benefits don't really begin to show unless you track the car.

Go with what appeals to your taste--you'll end up with a better braking system that goes well beyond the demands of HK street driving in any case. The rest is just $$'s and preference.

[JCC]

Originally Posted by ArktisE92

For most of us a BBK is more form than function--as much as I'd like to tell you my braking performance improved a zillion-fold going from stock 340mm's to the brembo 380's, the real benefits don't really begin to show unless you track the car.

Go with what appeals to your taste--you'll end up with a better braking system that goes well beyond the demands of HK street driving in any case. The rest is just $$'s and preference.

A, you're absolutely right, since I'm not planning on taking my car to the track any time soon, it's the look that I'm going after, rather than the increased stopping performance these new brakes will bring. And man, I do like the Brembo's better, red calipers..... yummy!!!!!

[ArktisE92]

Originally Posted by JCC

A, you're absolutely right, since I'm not planning on taking my car to the track any time soon, it's the look that I'm going after, rather than the increased stopping performance these new brakes will bring. And man, I do like the Brembo's better, red calipers..... yummy!!!!!

The better shops can custom-paint those calipers and reapply the brembo/stoptech/ap/whatever decals in near-original quality--I did mine in yellow+black decals--very happy with the results. I've also seen people with white, silver and metallic blue--all to good effects.

I have yet to see a BMW Perf BBK in person though...

[Lewis@MWDesign]

Originally Posted by JCC

Hi All,

Since I'm a newbie to the BMW world, I need some advice from all you "Si Hing's".

I'm contemplating replacing the stock brakes (08 E93 323i) with an aftermarket kit. I've notice there's a big pricing gap between brands such as Brembo, Alcon (approx. HK$45K + labor) , and the BMW Performance kit (HK$18K + labor). Aside from the asthetics and branding, is it worth the pricing gap? One consideration is the colors offered by Brembo is much wider than BMW Performance's only option (mustard yellow). Any comment will be appreciated..

p.s. I just checked the bmw.de site and they have the bmw m sport aerodynamic package (front & rear aprons plus side skirts) for sale at EU202.20. That might be a typo, but I'm asking my German friend to check it out. Sounds too good to be true..

For all non 335 applications, the OEM Performance Brakes is the best option out there based on its price.

Should be sufficient for increased brake performance on daily HK street driving.

[JCC]

Originally Posted by Lewis@MWDesign

For all non 335 applications, the OEM Performance Brakes is the best option out there based on its price.

Should be sufficient for increased brake performance on daily HK street driving.

Would you think it'd be "tacky" if I repainted the OEM performance brakes from mustard yellow to red? I do like red calipers going with the black exterior paint...