2014 BMW M3 (F80) Advances to Testing BMW M Carbon Ceramic Brakes - Page 4

antzcrashing · 01-17-2013, 10:12 PM

rumor has it that the M5 CB option is $8700, so expect about the same for M3, maybe a bit less

http://www.examiner.com/article/upda...ceramic-brakes

richardg · 01-18-2013, 09:52 AM

Ouch. Well the real question is expected life on carbon rotors. If they cost 4 times as much but last 4 times as long I am ok with that. Truthfully at only 5-6 track days a year, and my lack of driving skill, it is lost on me. Also I assume the pads are completely different for the different rotor surface material, so I would again assume pads are probably very expensive also. Those calipers are massive though. For the bling factor I would rather have those instead of the 4 piston smaller calipers we have seen in other photos.

Jonjt · 01-18-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 08LMB135i

ZR-1s come standard from GM with Carbon Ceramics, there is a brake upgrade available on basic Corvettes (non Z06 and Grand Sport) for $1500ish.

Ah, I stand corrected. Thank you.

Skullbussa · 01-18-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

Then it goes in to the paddock to cool down to prevent heat soak and limp mode. While the NA guys continue to put laps in.

Right, because all turbo cars have heat soak issues on the track.

Just because BMW engineers can't figure it out doesn't mean it's an inherent flaw.

Turbo is the way to go. Unless you're Ferrari or Porsche, all sports cars are going forced induction.

DiavelM3 · 01-19-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Skullbussa

Right, because all turbo cars have heat soak issues on the track.

Just because BMW engineers can't figure it out doesn't mean it's an inherent flaw.

Turbo is the way to go. Unless you're Ferrari or Porsche, all sports cars are going forced induction.

Ferrari is going with turbo's in F1 (so is everyone else) in 2014

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlin...1/6/12237.html

zzzmmm · 01-20-2013, 11:06 AM

only one thing comes to mind when i see GOLD calipers lmao

bimmerjph · 01-20-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by zzzmmm

only one thing comes to mind when i see GOLD calipers lmao

Yeah, I wish they had chosen silver/gray. The gold looks very tacky.

FR01 · 01-22-2013, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DDS2015

Don't get me wrong, I'm extremely excited for this and can't wait for it to be announced officially. However, something looks "off" about it. I'm not sure what, but something just does.

I'd be getting the M4 anyways, and I'll probably wait for its LCI. A lot of things happening from now until then...

ITS THE THICK HOOD LINE!!! AHHHHHHH!!
Its anti-BMW traditionnal/typical styling .

Welcome to euro pedestrian safety standards circa 2007.

Levi · 01-22-2013, 09:07 AM

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Welcome to euro pedestrian safety standards circa 2007.

I don't think so. Look at Audi and Lexus, they don't have that problem.

The Toyota GT86 on the other hand does. Same about the new Maserati Quattroporte.

By the way it looks like new X5 F15 will be good again.

Hopefully BMW goes back to such hoods that join the kidney grill, but unfortunately it won't happen to the 2Sereis/M2 and 4 Series/M4 anymore. I guess the next one will be the new 7 Series.

Jackbmw · 01-24-2013, 12:37 PM

I wish they built the M3 Touring. It would be my dream car.

I cannot really understand why they need one more year to launch the new M3 and even more for M4...

Levi · 01-24-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackbmw

I wish they built the M3 Touring. It would be my dream car.

I cannot really understand why they need one more year to launch the new M3 and even more for M4...

Sure it's a mistake. Because now everybody is going to wait for the M4. I think M3 is pointless, if there'll be an even more beautiful M4 with 4 doors.

cartaa100 · 01-30-2013, 06:52 PM

the new m3/4 is going to be an amazing car!! Only thing it will be down on the current is the sound!

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richardg Captain Drives: e36M / e92M / e36 328i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bloomfield Hills Mi. Posts: 937 iTrader: (2)	Ouch. Well the real question is expected life on carbon rotors. If they cost 4 times as much but last 4 times as long I am ok with that. Truthfully at only 5-6 track days a year, and my lack of driving skill, it is lost on me. Also I assume the pads are completely different for the different rotor surface material, so I would again assume pads are probably very expensive also. Those calipers are massive though. For the bling factor I would rather have those instead of the 4 piston smaller calipers we have seen in other photos.

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zzzmmm SICK Drives: MCB F10 M5 Join Date: May 2012 Location: TX Posts: 194 iTrader: (0)	only one thing comes to mind when i see GOLD calipers lmao

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Jackbmw Private First Class Drives: BMW 3er E36 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 118 iTrader: (0)	I wish they built the M3 Touring. It would be my dream car. I cannot really understand why they need one more year to launch the new M3 and even more for M4...

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cartaa100 First Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 358 iTrader: (0)	the new m3/4 is going to be an amazing car!! Only thing it will be down on the current is the sound!