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      10-17-2014, 09:09 PM   #23
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Your next upgrade?

You buy, I'll install them. I feel like with all of the research and hunting for good aftermarket brakes for the X5M (of course there isn't much to be had), I should get a Brembo BBK for free...

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The funny thing is that brembo's are actually pretty inexpensive, almost cheap.

For the CTS-V they are under $300 a caliper. For the Camaro, I think they are under $400 each. About $600 each on a Subaru. This direct from a dealer.

Why Brembo sells kits that are $2k-4k is baffling.

I bet someone could make a great Wilwood kit for half that of what Brembo charges.
If the GT-R kit was $2-4K I'd consider it... Sit down...

For the X5:
Brembo GT front kit: $4895 (6 piston, 405mm rotors)
Brembo GT rear kit: $3795 (4 piston, 380mm rotors)

And the GT-R kit shown on the white M-sport above....

Front: $9295 (same size, but with monoblock calipers)
Rear: $7795


Oh but both kits come with stainless brake lines, so it must be a deal...
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      10-17-2014, 10:55 PM   #24
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Yah, not feeling many of those Vossen wheel choices.

The CV1 & VFS1 are the best options IMO…but both are too narrow in the front. You need at least 10, if not 10.5 in front.

I generally prefer OEM wheels, but I absolutely love the BBS SV in 22's.

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      10-18-2014, 09:33 AM   #25
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I'm looking to pull the trigger on some new wheels for the white beast (alpine white) and wanted to get some input. I have narrowed it down to three wheels. Let me know your opinions, experiences, colors, etc.
Opinion = DON'T GO WITH 22"!!!

You will regret it ...
I currently run 22" HRE forged wheels with Pirelli PZero tires (not the all season) on my X5M and I swear it rides just as good as stock if not better. This is with a Dinan suspension in NYC with some of the worst roads known to man. I'm pretty sure this can be attributed to getting rid of the run flats and the fact that this combo is way lighter than stock. This is a very expensive setup but was hands down the best mod I've done to the truck. Totally changes the look and character. My wife can't even notice the difference and she is picky. You will not regret it!
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You're talking aesthetics only. Given the parameters of tire choices, comfort and cost of tires, 22 is probably not a great thing, other than looks. At least with 18-20" wheels you can have some meat on the tires for increased rim protection, and greater tire choices
Never heard of someone upgrading to uglier wheels, or smaller wheels, good luck to you, of course 15 wheels offer great protextion but whomwould upgrade to them, porsche uses 22 wheels hell even ford uses 22 inch wheels on trucks and edge sport suv, with no issues, bought a $110k suv i really could care less about costs.....most upgrade for looks...
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