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Originally Posted by BMWZ4MC
Thanks for the offer Sam. I'm in Oz until the end of next month, but I might take you up on the offer when I get home.
I've had a look at the AP Pro 5000 kit and read a few reviews. It looks awesome...and so it should be at that price  Unfortunately, I'll be dipping rather too deeply into my supercharger fund if I go down that route.
I will keep my Z4M road registered, but it'll see a lot of track time too. I was encouraged to see that you said in another post that with the Alcon set up you could out brake most things on the track - from your experience with your CSL and CS, do you think the Alcons with RS29s will give consistent pedal feel and no fade over 20-30 minute hard driving on the track? Also, am I right in thinking that the Alcon CSL Cup BBK that you had is the same as the Alcon Advantage Extreme but with a Thorney Motorsport paint job on the calipers? Lastly, did you find that the longer pedal travel a disadvantage with track use? I find heel and toe can be difficult in my Z4 as the throttle pedal is set too low, so longer brake pedal travel may be helpful for me.
Thanks again for the advice chaps and sorry for so many questions - the Z4 forum has fewer regular track drivers as the majority have roadsters with smaller engines... |
First off......the Schirmernator is not, i repeat NOT a CSL....it's way better than that LOL....I wish!!!
The Alcons with RS29's will be outstanding for the use you envisage, i never suffered any brake fade that i can remember, and do like a good 40mins/60mins before coming in off track....the endless race stuff is designed to last a 24hr race, so maybe way over spec for what you require.
They look similar to me, but without seeing the spec sheets?? Lawsy or someone else in the know can maybe confirm that for you....if anything they will be better i would have thought?
HnT will be much easier, the travel means the pedals are bang in line and you don't have to twist your ankle as much.
With regards to SC....be very very careful!!...I don't know loads of people who've done it, but with the few i do, none has ended well!.....Persistent messing about sorting out overheating issues, eventually culminating in rapid disassembly, they seem to be fine in normal life, but when driven hard for prolonged periods on track, especially in summer!!.........For me you'd be much better taking that money and talking to Jon at JC Racing in Thirsk and getting a bomb proof BHP upgrade.....years of trouble free dicking about on track!!!.....i'm not sure of the packaging on a Z4M but you could also maybe get a CSL airbox to fit??.. she'll sound proper then too!