Big Brake Kits

Kev · 06-08-2008, 07:49 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, 08:06 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, 08:08 PM

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

Kev · 06-08-2008, 08:10 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 · 06-08-2008, 11:17 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.

been wondering the exatcly the same question!!!

so now..

Dragonman4 · 06-08-2008, 11:53 PM

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

lbouchard · 06-09-2008, 12:13 PM

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

Kev · 06-09-2008, 12:18 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, 01:39 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, 09:43 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, 09:54 PM

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

TSM330i · 06-25-2008, 11:01 PM

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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, 01:28 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, 09:01 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, 07:26 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************.com). We've got the best deals on all Brembo, Stoptech, and AP Racing BB kits.

Kev · 09-16-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by James************

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************.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, 10:43 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, 10:29 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, 10:34 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.

E92ML · 04-30-2012, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by flukey

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

Does anyone know if the "xi" rotors are identical to the "i" rotors? I'd assume that they are but I'd like to know for sure before ordering them.

vapore0n · 04-30-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by E92ML

Does anyone know if the "xi" rotors are identical to the "i" rotors? I'd assume that they are but I'd like to know for sure before ordering them.

Done assume.
Go to realoem.com and verify before you buy.

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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 481 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	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 { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 481 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	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 { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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Dragonman4 Brigadier General 94 Rep 3,709 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tri-state iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Yea I recall hearing something about an Alcon BBK for the XI models. __________________ OG E90 Pwhore 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Cobalt Blue (BLU 996) - 500+hp of mods. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (Batmobile) -TRD stuff 2009 Merc C-350: AMG package, loaded 2008 E92 335xi - Gone
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lbouchard Private 7 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 335XI Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicoutimi, Quebec iTrader: (1)	I am very interested to know what are my options on 335XI with 17" wheels (158 or 159 model).
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 481 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	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 { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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lbouchard Private 7 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 335XI Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicoutimi, Quebec 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.
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 481 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	It's not the issue with spacers clearance, it's the size of the caliper and the rotors. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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sparkyg Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,522 Posts Drives: work truck Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country iTrader: (5)	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.
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 481 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	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 { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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