Upgraded The Brakes - Alcon

LightWerkz · Wed, Aug-27-2008, 12:13:21 AM

So as some have noticed I have taken a new direction with the car. Its all performance from here on out. I stopped caring about how the car looks (to a point) and realized I just want to spend the money on parts that make me go faster or turn/brake better.

This meant that I needed to free up some cash for all the expensive changes I have made recently.

The alcon kit essentially paid for itself right after I sold a few expensive mods. I could only justify spending that much for a brake kit if I sold off the other parts.

Should see some pics and a review after I get back from the track. Im curious about feeling the whole new brake setup on the track, and also test these SBS pro track brake pads, see how they do. I haven't read much about them, not many use them so we shall see.

Here are some more pics. Not too many detailed pics on these forums...

Was getting anxious, decided to do the install this morning, took about 4 hours. Thanks for helping out Peter (Jest)

using the motive pressure bleeder:

Peter helping out

Cheeze · Wed, Aug-27-2008, 12:19:34 AM

Looks good man, but clearly your brakes are not big enough, your buddy can still fit his head in the rear fender well....

**vividracing** · Wed, Aug-27-2008, 12:33:06 AM

Brakes looks awesome on your car man!

let us know how it does on the track

Thanks again!

M3Alpine · Wed, Aug-27-2008, 01:19:15 AM

awesome

**PKumarM3** · Wed, Aug-27-2008, 01:39:19 AM

thats forum member Lightwerkz

not his buddy

CarFanatic56 · Wed, Aug-27-2008, 01:43:55 AM

looks good behind the RAC's

**battam3** · Wed, Aug-27-2008, 01:53:18 AM

i just ordered the same brakes mine be here next week

**selfmade25yo** · Wed, Aug-27-2008, 01:53:40 AM

looking nice, cant wait till i get my bbk.... in red........

M3erz · Wed, Aug-27-2008, 02:16:37 AM

^ here we go again..

Congrats on the Brakes.. Let us know how it does on the track..

It seems im the only one in this Forum who is using VTTR BBK

leletyM3 · Wed, Aug-27-2008, 02:49:32 AM

Looking great!! I wish I was good enough to do a self install!

Wed, Aug-27-2008, 12:13:21 AM	#1
LightWerkz Automotive Lighting Innovations Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6,842 Reputation: 0 Location: Oakland NJ	Upgraded The Brakes - Alcon So as some have noticed I have taken a new direction with the car. Its all performance from here on out. I stopped caring about how the car looks (to a point) and realized I just want to spend the money on parts that make me go faster or turn/brake better. This meant that I needed to free up some cash for all the expensive changes I have made recently. The alcon kit essentially paid for itself right after I sold a few expensive mods. I could only justify spending that much for a brake kit if I sold off the other parts. Should see some pics and a review after I get back from the track. Im curious about feeling the whole new brake setup on the track, and also test these SBS pro track brake pads, see how they do. I haven't read much about them, not many use them so we shall see. Here are some more pics. Not too many detailed pics on these forums... Was getting anxious, decided to do the install this morning, took about 4 hours. Thanks for helping out Peter (Jest) using the motive pressure bleeder: Peter helping out __________________ Caesar Rowinski - LIGHTWERKZ 2009 BMW M3 Sedan - Space Gray FS: PFC Pads

Wed, Aug-27-2008, 12:33:06 AM	#3
vividracing M3Forum Sponsor Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,866 Blog Entries: 2 Reputation: 0 Location: Gilbert, AZ	Brakes looks awesome on your car man! let us know how it does on the track Thanks again! __________________ Ahmed @ Vividracing Ph 480-966-3040 ext 231 AIM- Ahmed@vividracing.com Email-Ahmed@vividracing.com www.vividracing.com Best prices on Brembo, Volk Racing, Advan Racing, Stoptech, BBS, HRE, Vorsteiner, Agency power, Eisenmann, Meisterschaft, KW Suspension, K&N and a lot more!!! "Join Our VR Facebook Fan Page" use URL - http://www.facebook.com/vividracingcom

Wed, Aug-27-2008, 01:19:15 AM	#4
M3Alpine Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,687 Reputation: 0 Location: NJ	awesome __________________ 2002 AW/IR M3: Sold 2004 AW/Blk M3: Sold 2009 AW/FR E92 M3

Wed, Aug-27-2008, 01:43:55 AM	#6
CarFanatic56 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,871 In the garage: '06 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Cali	looks good behind the RAC's __________________ Imola Rot/Schwarzes SMG

Wed, Aug-27-2008, 02:16:37 AM	#9
M3erz Unregistered User.. Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,987 In the garage: '06 PORSCHE CAYENNE '09 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500 '10 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER '01 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	^ here we go again.. Congrats on the Brakes.. Let us know how it does on the track.. It seems im the only one in this Forum who is using VTTR BBK __________________ 01 TopaZ/M Alcantara Bored? Click Here!

Wed, Aug-27-2008, 12:19:34 AM	#2
Cheeze Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,078 Reputation: 0 Location: In my mind	Looks good man, but clearly your brakes are not big enough, your buddy can still fit his head in the rear fender well....

Wed, Aug-27-2008, 01:39:19 AM	#5
PKumarM3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,508 Reputation: 0 Location: NJ	thats forum member Lightwerkz not his buddy

Wed, Aug-27-2008, 01:53:18 AM	#7
battam3 Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 694 Reputation: 0 Location: levittown	i just ordered the same brakes mine be here next week

Wed, Aug-27-2008, 01:53:40 AM	#8
selfmade25yo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 411 Reputation: 0	looking nice, cant wait till i get my bbk.... in red........

Wed, Aug-27-2008, 02:49:32 AM	#10
leletyM3 640rwhp Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 12,972 Reputation: 0 Location: Bay Area	Looking great!! I wish I was good enough to do a self install! __________________ 05 BMW ///M3 SMG - Jet Black/Gray HPF Stg2 Turbo Kit 640rwhp, HPF Stg2 Feramic Clutch, HPF Carbon Fiber Stg3-4 Intake,HPF Catch Can, HPF Carbon Fiber Air Duct, HPF Methanol Switch, HPF Under Brace, HPF Subframe Kit, Custom AEM UEGO and AEM Boost Gauge in the OEM Mirror, Okada Plasma Coils, Eisenmann Race 83x4, Bilstein PSS9, Volk TE37 Time Attack, Toyo 275/30/19 & 245/35/19, Brembo BBK 380mm 6 pots & 345mm, Hardwired V1, 6K HID bulbs, 6K HID Fog Lights, 6K Umnitza Orion V2, Depo Smoked Corners, Solaris Bulbs, Full LEDs interiors,Umnitza LED licence plate lights, 30% Tint All Around, V-CSL V2Front Bumper with Race Lip, OEM CSL Bootlid, V-CSL Diffuser, ///M3 Monochrome, Flat Black Kidneys & Side Grills, Carbon Fiber BMW Emblems, Powerflex RTABs, Dension Ipod ICE>Link Plus, AudioControl unit, Phoenix Gold 600Ti, JL Audio 12W6v2

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