Originally Posted by '11G37S

Well I'm not really looking for function, I don't really track my car, although I would love to if they're was a place around here that I could. Right now what I'm trying to do is figure out what I want to do mod wise. I have already made a deposit on the wheels I want, and will be buying Stoptech slotted rotors and Hawk HPS pads on Tuesday and was mainly throwing the idea around about changing up the calipers too. I still really like the Stoptechs but it's not worth it to me since I don't track my G. I have coil overs on order as well, so my first plan of attack is suspension. The wheels won't go on until spring, but coil overs, slotted rotors, HPS pads, stainless steel lines (brand suggestions?), brake fluid (brand suggestions?), Hotchkiss sways, and cusco strut bar will be going on in the next month or so.

Originally Posted by Choman

I have a similar setup.

I have Stoptech slotted rotors and SS brakelines with Hawk HPS pads. Check out this site for the Stoptech rotors and packages.

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Brakefluid - Motful RBF600

Originally Posted by '11G37S

Thanks Chris!

I'm hoping to do the brake swap within the next couple of weeks. I wont be doing it myself, I'll take it to a brake shop. I don't trust my mechanic enough to do it since he broke a stud and wont return my texts/calls. I wasn't too impressed with his installation with my exhaust. I just need to find a reputable place here to do the job.

Originally Posted by Choman

I have a similar setup.

I have Stoptech slotted rotors and SS brakelines with Hawk HPS pads. Check out this site for the Stoptech rotors and packages.

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Brakefluid - Motful RBF600

Originally Posted by Rochester

The thing about typical slotted rotors that gives me pause is the directional nature of those slots. One side of the car sweeps forward, and the other sweeps backwards. Matched that up either way with wheels that have directional spokes (mine) and it could look goofy. Unless the manufacturer made left-side/right-side rotors, which some do.

With that in mind, these are pretty interesting:

Originally Posted by '11G37S

Have you been pretty satisfied with this setup over the oem setup?

Originally Posted by Rochester

The thing about typical slotted rotors that gives me pause is the directional nature of those slots. One side of the car sweeps forward, and the other sweeps backwards. Matched that up either way with wheels that have directional spokes (mine) and it could look goofy. Unless the manufacturer made left-side/right-side rotors, which some do.

With that in mind, these are pretty interesting:

Originally Posted by '11G37S

I'm pretty sure the rotors are directional, but I'll need to make sure now that you bring that up.

Originally Posted by Rochester

Last year a buddy of mine installed slotted & drilled rotors on his old 535i, and after he got the car back from the mechanic, he had this cold WTF realization that one side of the car had a pattern that swept forward. He was pretty p1ssed off, but mostly because he only had himself to blame for that one.

Truth is, the only reason I'm sensitive to that consideration is because of my Vossens. Not sure I would have thought of it either.

Originally Posted by topher2012

I have a buddy in the wheel restoration business, he is going to fix some curb rash on one of my duckfeet. I was thinking, while he's at it to have them all painting dark graphite. I have a 2011 Black Obsidian G37S. I'd like some opinions on that color combination or if you know anyone that has that done. I've searched the forum and haven't seen it. Also, I haven't see a whole lot of BO Gs with darker wheels. Also, anyone have experience with the painting process holding up? I'm just looking for making what I have look better. Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by Rochester

^^^
Classy

Originally Posted by '11G37S

Did I just get the infamous John approval?