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VagBremTechnic Big Brake Kit for E85/E86 Z4 'M' models
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VagBremTechnic Big Brake Kit for E85/E86 Z4 'M' models
Did you use 12mm on the front and 10mm on the rear?[/quote]
Just front spacers,back was okay on mine,but yes,12mm is the max you can go on the front,and you need to use hubcentric ones,eg. H&R,or Eibach pro spacers are both true hubcentric(stops any issues),also recommend having your wheels rebalanced by somewhere decent,so they are spot on
From what others have used,you can go to 15mm spacers on the back,but 10/12mm is enough,tbh
Just front spacers,back was okay on mine,but yes,12mm is the max you can go on the front,and you need to use hubcentric ones,eg. H&R,or Eibach pro spacers are both true hubcentric(stops any issues),also recommend having your wheels rebalanced by somewhere decent,so they are spot on
From what others have used,you can go to 15mm spacers on the back,but 10/12mm is enough,tbh
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Yeah, Unfortunately so, although the 362mm version is more aimed at the E46 M3 Market where plenty of people are running the 19"s.Mister T wrote:Cool, I think 362mm is a bit much to squeeze under an 18" wheel.
I know right? If only it fitted my 3.0Si lol.ga41 wrote:It's great to see cheaper options for a complete braking kit like this, instead of having to pick and match separately with the carriers, callipers etc.
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VagBremTechnic Big Brake Kit for E85/E86 Z4 'M' models
Pokes nose in:)
Got 19s on my Z4mr
And was possibly thinking of upgrading myself at some point, at end if life of the ds2500 pads ideally as they eat discs haha
What colours are you looking at doing ?
Plus be interested in possibly a floating disc
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Got 19s on my Z4mr
And was possibly thinking of upgrading myself at some point, at end if life of the ds2500 pads ideally as they eat discs haha
What colours are you looking at doing ?
Plus be interested in possibly a floating disc
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Colours wise, the caliper comes in Black with the Aston Martin logo, however we can have the calipers professionally refinished in any colour you want. Just supply us with a paint colour code or a Manufacturer and Colour name and we'll get it done. There is a £100.00 charge for the custom caliper refinishing though.D4dawg wrote:was possibly thinking of upgrading myself at some point, at end if life of the ds2500 pads ideally as they eat discs haha
What colours are you looking at doing ?
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very nice, very nice indeed and i think this will sell well.... well done!! and making it modular too
now talk to us about the piston sizing compared to stock if possible... lets get technical.
now talk to us about the piston sizing compared to stock if possible... lets get technical.
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The piston sizes are matched extremely well with only a 1.7% piston area decrease which means the pedal travel will be just like OE.Beedub wrote:very nice, very nice indeed and I think this will sell well.... well done!! and making it modular too
now talk to us about the piston sizing compared to stock if possible... lets get technical.
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VagBremTechnic Big Brake Kit for E85/E86 Z4 'M' models
Superb kit.
Any plans to make the carriers for the E89? I'd buy this kit if you did.
Any plans to make the carriers for the E89? I'd buy this kit if you did.
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Next up is the E46/E85/E86 Non-M models.john-e89 wrote:Superb kit.
Any plans to make the carriers for the E89? I'd buy this kit if you did.
Once this is done we do have some plans to look at the E9x M3 models, but I'm not sure how much of that will be similar to the E89 Z4.
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Without the bolt centres and distance from hub to disc edge etc etc measurements I don't know. If I measure everything needed on my car would you give me the measurements you have for the M and M3 so I can compare? I know they would be rough measurements I took but I reckon I can get to within 1-2mm on mine.nfbr wrote:Next up is the E46/E85/E86 Non-M models.john-e89 wrote:Superb kit.
Any plans to make the carriers for the E89? I'd buy this kit if you did.
Once this is done we do have some plans to look at the E9x M3 models, but I'm not sure how much of that will be similar to the E89 Z4.
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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E89 seems to use a completely different PCD for the caliper bracket mounting bolts, so this kit won't fit unfortunately.john-e89 wrote:Without the bolt centres and distance from hub to disc edge etc etc measurements I don't know. If I measure everything needed on my car would you give me the measurements you have for the M and M3 so I can compare? I know they would be rough measurements I took but I reckon I can get to within 1-2mm on mine.
We don't as of yet have an E9x hub for development so I can't give any measurements off that one just yet.
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VagBremTechnic Big Brake Kit for E85/E86 Z4 'M' models
Ah very cool as I thought of repainting mine and dear god could I make mind up!!
But if fit nicely under csl 19s I'll be interested and decide upon a colour
Ps where based??
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But if fit nicely under csl 19s I'll be interested and decide upon a colour
Ps where based??
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I know that feeling! It took me about two weeks to finally decide on painting my stock calipers silver.D4dawg wrote:Ah very cool as I thought of repainting mine and dear god could I make mind up!!
But if fit nicely under csl 19s I'll be interested and decide upon a colour
Ps where based??
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We'd probably have to test a wheel as a spacer may well still be required for the face of the caliper to clear the backs of the spokes.
I'm not too sure how the OEM CSL's are for clearance.
We're based in Manchester, but have a few dealers dotted around the country.
Regards, Al.
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Ok shame but thanks for replying anyway.nfbr wrote:E89 seems to use a completely different PCD for the caliper bracket mounting bolts, so this kit won't fit unfortunately.john-e89 wrote:Without the bolt centres and distance from hub to disc edge etc etc measurements I don't know. If I measure everything needed on my car would you give me the measurements you have for the M and M3 so I can compare? I know they would be rough measurements I took but I reckon I can get to within 1-2mm on mine.
We don't as of yet have an E9x hub for development so I can't give any measurements off that one just yet.
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
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Maybe one for the future though John
Trouble is, we kind of have to put the VAG development at the forefront of the business.
Trouble is, we kind of have to put the VAG development at the forefront of the business.
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