S54 Powered 323i - Duracel79 - England

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pic wrote:What brake disc is that? I want to go for e23 or Volvo 4 pot calipers next, is this will good to be?
Disc is from a 2002 E39 525d bmw part number 34116767061
296 x 22 x 76

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Pics of the new stainless caliper brackets:

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1983 316 (Taiga Thunder - The refined S54 Race car)
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1985 728iA (For Sale)
2004 330d Touring (The Daily Hack / Tow Car / Load lugger)
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Nice! :smoke
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:thumbsup
Regards/groeten, Jeroen
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Very close to the Massive brakes bracket.
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Very nice!

Is the old set up for sale, by any chance....?
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jls7 wrote:Very nice!

Is the old set up for sale, by any chance....?
sorry they are already sold, hopefully to be seen on an E21 rally car soon.

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1983 316 (Taiga Thunder - The refined S54 Race car)
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like that alot. was probably a very cost effective solution too. nice work Ben.
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Jason_323i wrote:Very close to the Massive brakes bracket.
I remembered the style of the brackets in your setup. So very similar.

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1983 316 (Taiga Thunder - The refined S54 Race car)
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Have you driven with the new set-up yet?
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e21-Mark wrote:Have you driven with the new set-up yet?
Not yet, I need some wheels that fit over the brakes first.

As mentioned on the other thread the wheels have been ordered, I've now got to wait a long long 6-8 weeks :(

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Front 7J x 15 ET10 with 215/50/15 Toyo R888
Rear 8J x 15 ET15 with 225/50/15 Toyo R888

All to fit within my current arches without any rubbing issues.

I can't wait to see them!!

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:boogie
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Unpacking and tyre fitting this evening, more pictures later

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1983 316 (Taiga Thunder - The refined S54 Race car)
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1985 728iA (For Sale)
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how long ago did you place the order?
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Took nine long weeks :whistle
But worth it.
Teaser pic :)
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1983 316 (Taiga Thunder - The refined S54 Race car)
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1985 728iA (For Sale)
2004 330d Touring (The Daily Hack / Tow Car / Load lugger)
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I better order my dishes now!! 9 weeks!! lol I think I know which rim you have bought, pretty damn jealous and that's the best one they make as well.
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