The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[nextelbuddy]

is there an ECS BMW Performance brake Front and Rear kit for the M3 application? the only thing I could find is the front kit for NON M

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assemble.../341136462akt/

would love if there was a front and rear kit available for M3 application.

[Karl Lazlo]

Here: http://site.revolutionbrake.com/

And his ebay store: https://www.ebay.com/usr/perfect-bra...?ul_noapp=true

Speak to Kevin there. He has kits, mounting brackets, etc that make the ECS and UUC (UUC can eat a fat dick) kits look like third world trash.

[sillieidiot]

i think he was referring to the BMW Performance one specifically. But I mean the M3 wouldn't have any BMW Performance ones. You would just stick a better BBK on it like PFC, Brembo, or something. The stock M3 rotors are like already the size of that kit I believe.

[704sw]

I really like the 996 brakes on the E46. I think it keeps a pretty good brake bias, and it’s clearly a very proven solution at this point. I think there’s also a pretty extensive thread on M3f about running M4 brakes on the E46 M3 (if your objective is keeping that somewhat OEMish look).

[nextelbuddy]

I'm confused..... The link I just posted up there is a link for the green 6 piston BMW performance calipers for E46 non-m.

I thought those brakes also fit on M3s with slightly different modifications or brackets. I'm really not looking for any other brakes besides the green 6-piston ones those are the ones I want. I've seen other and threes with them as well.

[Hornung418]

I'm confused..... The link I just posted up there is a link for the green 6 piston BMW performance calipers for E46 non-m.

I thought those brakes also fit on M3s with slightly different modifications or brackets. I'm really not looking for any other brakes besides the green 6-piston ones those are the ones I want. I've seen other and threes with them as well.

Green?? They are metallic yellow...

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[nextelbuddy]

Green?? They are metallic yellow...

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My apologies...... Metallic yellow.

I know that Spencer has a pair on his car car I love them. I was hoping for a bolt on solution for my car that currently has m3 brakes front and rear.

[az3579]

Speak to Kevin there. He has kits, mounting brackets, etc that make the ECS and UUC (UUC can eat a fat dick) kits look like third world trash.

I'm very happy with my UUC third world trash Wilwood kit, thank-you-very-much.

My apologies...... Metallic yellow.

I know that Spencer has a pair on his car car I love them. I was hoping for a bolt on solution for my car that currently has m3 brakes front and rear.

I don't think there is a bolt-on solution for the rear. The rear requires modifications to the dust shield in order to accommodate the M3 rear rotors it needs. If you don't mind modifying the dust shield then I guess you can call it bolt on. lol

Charlie knows more about this mod than I do.

[nextelbuddy]

I'm very happy with my UUC third world trash Wilwood kit, thank-you-very-much.



I don't think there is a bolt-on solution for the rear. The rear requires modifications to the dust shield in order to accommodate the M3 rear rotors it needs. If you don't mind modifying the dust shield then I guess you can call it bolt on. lol

Charlie knows more about this mod than I do.

i found the ECS E46 M3 FRONT 135i performance brake kit on their website eventually. it comes with CSL 2 piece rotors, SS brake lines, pads and fluid

now since im running complete M3 front and rear suspension and brake setup.. im curious on how to run the Rear 135i calipers.... it sounds like since i already have the M3 rear brakes in place , that the 135i performance caliper should just bolt on with no modification to the dust shield? I will go dig through Charlies project thread since I remember seeing some chatter in there about his setup.

i had planned on getting that setup then sourcing a set of rear 135i calipers, purchasing CSL rear rotors which are the same size as US M3 rear rotors just 2 piece and cross drilled and then some SS lines as well for the rear.

[az3579]

Didn't realize you had the M3 suspension and brakes as well. I don't know how the fitment would work for you then. I know that brake components are not compatible between M3 and non-M, despite their similarities. So, with that in mind, you have to buy the kit that is designed for what you have, in this case the M3. Looks like you're on the right track though.

BTW, CSL rotors aren't 2-piece. They are semi-floating, in that they are still solidly attached but have thin veins holding the rotor to the hat. True 2-piece rotors have screws/bolts holding the braking surface to the hat.

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