The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[DeathTrap]

Are the limits of the stock pads and calipers that low? I do plan on getting into racing soon, and I'll probably be as slow as molasses going up a hill in the winter...so I might not even need to upgrade for while lol

[az3579]

Are the limits of the stock pads and calipers that low? I do plan on getting into racing soon, and I'll probably be as slow as molasses going up a hill in the winter...so I might not even need to upgrade for while lol

The pads are definitely not up to the job. The calipers can withstand a good amount of heat, and you should be fine running aggressive pads with the stock calipers. You can also run brake cooling ducts from the fog light area directed at the rotor to aid in cooling.

[sillieidiot]

Are the limits of the stock pads and calipers that low? I do plan on getting into racing soon, and I'll probably be as slow as molasses going up a hill in the winter...so I might not even need to upgrade for while lol

Well when you first start, you tend to use your brakes even more than normal so it would hold up even less lol But the stock calipers should be fine. Just need to upgrade the pads. And fresh fluid.

[papa_g]

Another random question for yous. I know some of you are avid FCP Euro customers. I just wanted to know which method you use to ship your used stuff back to them? I know many of the guys on this forumare from the eastcoast, so shipping, or literally dropping the stuff off at their office is simple. I am in Seattle, WA, and i have been looking at my options for sending my used oil back. So far, it seems like i am paying almost the same price to send the oil back, as I would be receiving in refund. Would appreciate any insight here, since honestly I don't have much shipping experience.

[3LiterStraightSix]

Another random question for yous. I know some of you are avid FCP Euro customers. I just wanted to know which method you use to ship your used stuff back to them? I know many of the guys on this forumare from the eastcoast, so shipping, or literally dropping the stuff off at their office is simple. I am in Seattle, WA, and i have been looking at my options for sending my used oil back. So far, it seems like i am paying almost the same price to send the oil back, as I would be receiving in refund. Would appreciate any insight here, since honestly I don't have much shipping experience.

I'm also on the east coast, but my suggestion, which i do, is buy a couple oil changes worth of oil, that way you send back say 4 or 6 jugs at a time. It makes shipping more efficient.


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[ZHPizza]

Or don't abuse the warranty for oil? I'm honestly worried that the M3 guys are going to put FCP out of business with their $80 oil changes. Hopefully they'll remove the lifetime warranty from fluids if it becomes a problem.

[papa_g]

I've had these thoughts too, but honestly I think most people just don't want to deal with packaging and sending back, especially if it is going to cost as much as a new oil change kit. Really considering not sending fluids back now, and I think most FCP customers don't do it for the same reasons. The more expensive OE parts are definitely worth it though

[az3579]

Are the limits of the stock pads and calipers that low? I do plan on getting into racing soon, and I'll probably be as slow as molasses going up a hill in the winter...so I might not even need to upgrade for while lol

I saw a Facebook post this morning that shows the dangers of stock pads as you get faster, even with good fluid.



I'm not sure I can save the video from Facebook, but let's just say the guy almost killed a Miata driver about to take a turn when it just plowed straight past (in front of) him, off the track, and into the wall.

Or don't abuse the warranty for oil? I'm honestly worried that the M3 guys are going to put FCP out of business with their $80 oil changes. Hopefully they'll remove the lifetime warranty from fluids if it becomes a problem.

Don't stress this, man... if they weren't able to sustain everyone doing it, I'm sure they wouldn't allow oil returns. Just do it! (If it's feasible, with shipping)

[san]

I've had these thoughts too, but honestly I think most people just don't want to deal with packaging and sending back, especially if it is going to cost as much as a new oil change kit. Really considering not sending fluids back now, and I think most FCP customers don't do it for the same reasons. The more expensive OE parts are definitely worth it though

I use UPS. It costs me $15-$20... the smaller the size of the package the cheaper it is...


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[DeathTrap]

I saw a Facebook post this morning that shows the dangers of stock pads as you get faster, even with good fluid.

I'm not sure I can save the video from Facebook, but let's just say the guy almost killed a Miata driver about to take a turn when it just plowed straight past (in front of) him, off the track, and into the wall.

This is why I'm anal about good brakes and suspension. My worst fear is not crashing or going into the dirt on the track, but the embarrassment or humiliation of hitting someone else's baby...at least if it's by my negligence.