Opinions wanted: A8 brakes or Bilsteins...

GOOOO · 09-24-2003, 02:21 PM

Which will give me more "performance joy?"

But first consider this:
My goal has always been to keep my car looking fairly stock (I know that's boring for some of you) -- see my list of mods below -- so I won't be getting larger wheels to accommodate Stoptechs or Brembos. Also consider that I'll probably keep my OEM sport springs. TIA.

Reggie3 · 09-24-2003, 02:21 PM

paul_858 · 09-24-2003, 02:24 PM

Boba Fett · 09-24-2003, 02:27 PM

chipstar-32 · 09-24-2003, 02:29 PM

TimB · 09-24-2003, 02:31 PM

GOOOO · 09-24-2003, 02:33 PM

GOOOO · 09-24-2003, 02:37 PM

Reggie3 · 09-24-2003, 04:03 PM

Last year I got a set of used 17s and used snows.

Before I got the 17's I was taking risks of putting the 16" snows on at the last moment and champing at the bit to take them off in March as soon as I could risk it.

Now I enjoy the 17s so much I don't worry about leaving them on - and last spring it paid off as we got a 100yr storm in April. I would have been on my 17's /performance tires by then normally.

09-24-2003, 02:21 PM	#1
GOOOO AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 2239 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 930	Opinions wanted: A8 brakes or Bilsteins... Which will give me more "performance joy?" But first consider this: My goal has always been to keep my car looking fairly stock (I know that's boring for some of you) -- see my list of mods below -- so I won't be getting larger wheels to accommodate Stoptechs or Brembos. Also consider that I'll probably keep my OEM sport springs. TIA. __________________ '00 1.8TQMS - APR Stage 2, ABT FMIC and pedal set, Power Slot/Carbotech brake combo, Bilstein Sports, 710N BPV, Strat SS w/UUC RK II, AWE DTS, Michelin PS A/S 225-50-16s, Hardwired PP8500. No easy-to-see mods and NEVER any stickers! And now NO PAYMENTS! '02 E46 M3 ragtop (There will be no modding to this car...and this time I mean it...well maybe just necessary little things.) OEM ///M strut tower brace, UUC EVO 3 SS and Gen. 2 Rasp-X midpipe. NO PAYMENTS!

09-24-2003, 02:21 PM	#2
Reggie3 Elder Member Account #: 793 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 13,474	17's rims really do bring more pleasure to driving. __________________

09-24-2003, 02:24 PM	#3
paul_858 Member Account #: 18752 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 30,920	bilsteins

09-24-2003, 02:27 PM	#4
Boba Fett AudiWorld Expert Account #: 2481 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 26,171	Bilsteins I've got both Bilsteins & A8 brakes. __________________

09-24-2003, 02:29 PM	#5
chipstar-32 Elder Member Account #: 18972 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 28,415	suspension. thats my favorite mod to date __________________ On car: APR \| HPA \| VF \| Ecodes \| ECS \| Neuspeed \| H&R\| Flapper \| Monster mats \| Blacked out \| ice link \| Awaiting install: W8 overhead Console \| HPA Short Shifter \| ECS Adjustable Control Arms \| Soon...18x8 BBS RC

09-24-2003, 02:31 PM	#6
TimB New Member Account #: 33449 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 398	If you plan on taking it to the track, do the brakes. If not, do the shocks first.

09-24-2003, 02:33 PM	#7
GOOOO AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 2239 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 930	DON'T TEMPT ME. __________________ '00 1.8TQMS - APR Stage 2, ABT FMIC and pedal set, Power Slot/Carbotech brake combo, Bilstein Sports, 710N BPV, Strat SS w/UUC RK II, AWE DTS, Michelin PS A/S 225-50-16s, Hardwired PP8500. No easy-to-see mods and NEVER any stickers! And now NO PAYMENTS! '02 E46 M3 ragtop (There will be no modding to this car...and this time I mean it...well maybe just necessary little things.) OEM ///M strut tower brace, UUC EVO 3 SS and Gen. 2 Rasp-X midpipe. NO PAYMENTS!

09-24-2003, 02:37 PM	#8
GOOOO AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 2239 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 930	You too. Don't tempt me -- you're worse than boba fett! __________________ '00 1.8TQMS - APR Stage 2, ABT FMIC and pedal set, Power Slot/Carbotech brake combo, Bilstein Sports, 710N BPV, Strat SS w/UUC RK II, AWE DTS, Michelin PS A/S 225-50-16s, Hardwired PP8500. No easy-to-see mods and NEVER any stickers! And now NO PAYMENTS! '02 E46 M3 ragtop (There will be no modding to this car...and this time I mean it...well maybe just necessary little things.) OEM ///M strut tower brace, UUC EVO 3 SS and Gen. 2 Rasp-X midpipe. NO PAYMENTS!

09-24-2003, 04:03 PM	#9
Reggie3 Elder Member Account #: 793 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 13,474	Look - I hated the winter when I had to put the 16" stock rims on with snow tires Last year I got a set of used 17s and used snows. Before I got the 17's I was taking risks of putting the 16" snows on at the last moment and champing at the bit to take them off in March as soon as I could risk it. Now I enjoy the 17s so much I don't worry about leaving them on - and last spring it paid off as we got a 100yr storm in April. I would have been on my 17's /performance tires by then normally. __________________

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