» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | 03-08-2005, 04:32 AM | #1 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | stainless lines vs new stock oem after reading this, http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Performance/brakelines.htm, i'm questioning going to stainless lines for my every day driver. what are people's opinions of stainless lines? how often, if ever, have people replaced them? from the description of failures that can occur, the stoptech lines that bmp sells sound about the best ( http://www.bmpdesign.com/product-exe...ategory_id/108 ). either that or i just get stock oem replacements. | | | 03-08-2005, 05:28 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | My Scirocco had stainless steel lines, put in by previous owner. All I can say is, when you mess with the calipers, be carefull, the lines are very succeptable to kinking, if you happen to twist them. I was thinking of putting them on my car, but probably not necessary. To be honest, I think the stock setup I have works great. Quote: Originally Posted by cali-ti | __________________ 1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | 03-18-2005, 09:07 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Essex UK Posts: 164 | Stainless look good but are very prone to vibration fatigue, stick with OEM. best regards David | | | 03-18-2005, 09:10 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: cali Posts: 338 | the oem are good enough __________________ Clean E36 | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |
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