07-14-2014, 07:07 PM | #1 |
M3 YAS, DCT, Exec, full Merino, lighting, HK, AS
10
Rep 38
Posts |
CCB Kit worth some sacrifices? Opinions needed
So I put my order in this past week and am going back and forth whether to sacrifice some options for the big brake kit or not...
Current order: M3 Sedan Mineral White 19" Black Wheels Full Black Merino $2650 (upgrade from extended) Exec. Package $4300 Lighting Package $1900 Adaptive Suspension $1000 DCT H&K Sound system For me to get the CCB I would sacrifice the full merino (to extended), exec pack (only really care for the HUD and comfort access - which i've heard only is on the driver / passenger front doors), and (one of either the adaptive suspension or lighting package). Do you think the MCCB is worth the sacrifice of the options above? I've driven Evo's, and a Supra, so this is my first BMW, let alone an M3. Wanted to get your seasoned experience and feedback as I have till the end of the month to make any changes to my order. I am not planning on modifying the car at all so it will sit as is. Any feedback would greatly be appreciated. Stock brakes good enough? Would not getting some packages effect the resale value much from previous version history? thanks, Eugene |
07-14-2014, 07:09 PM | #2 |
Private First Class
8
Rep 110
Posts |
IMHO, it would be easy to add CCB/BBK later. You can't do the same with the exec pack or full leather. Most people don't need the CCBs and the stock brakes are good enough.
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2014, 07:32 PM | #4 | |
Banned
39
Rep 996
Posts
Drives: 2002 BMW M5 2007 E60 550i
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Elk Grove, CA
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2014, 07:48 PM | #6 |
M3 YAS, DCT, Exec, full Merino, lighting, HK, AS
10
Rep 38
Posts |
Thank you for the quick replies! Definitely makes a lot of sense keeping the other options, but the bug hit me hard for the CCB.
Got my production week of 35. Car should be at the dealer by the first / second week of Oct!!! |
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2014, 08:47 PM | #7 | |
Banned
205
Rep 7,298
Posts |
Quote:
Ccb is god only if you track a lot? how much will rotors be?! is rather buy a bbk which will cost less in track maintenance costs. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2014, 08:54 PM | #8 |
Major General
592
Rep 5,396
Posts |
The only people who say a ccb is good for track are the ones who don't track their cares :twocents:
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2014, 08:59 PM | #9 |
Automobilist
395
Rep 2,632
Posts |
Yes, get the CCBs. You don't need extended leather or any of the fluff in the exec pkg. The CCBs are sick. I always go performance over luxury.
All of that being said, the stock brakes are pretty damn good and will be overkill for 99% of people buying this car. |
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2014, 09:01 PM | #10 |
Brigadier General
3450
Rep 4,983
Posts |
No, enjoy some of the luxury items you are going to get instead of the CCBs which you won't even be able to tell the difference in over the phenomenal stock brakes.
You'll use the leather, CA, HUD, etc everyday and enjoy it everyday. The CCB, not so much. |
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2014, 09:07 PM | #11 | |
First Lieutenant
36
Rep 348
Posts |
Quote:
But most people here, like me, will tell you to forgo the ccbs because that's what most buyers, like me, did (per sir loins thread). So you're getting sampling bias. May be best to find out why people who have selected ccbs decided to get them. Most if what I've read, it's a combo of cool/bling/looks/etc |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2014, 09:09 PM | #12 | ||
Automobilist
395
Rep 2,632
Posts |
Quote:
Most people that track these cars will have a hard time overworking the stock brakes. |
||
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2014, 09:24 PM | #13 | |
Banned
205
Rep 7,298
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2014, 09:30 PM | #14 |
Colonel
1796
Rep 2,997
Posts |
CCB is the most over-priced and least well understood option available for this car. It is not actually understood what the braking benefit is compared to the steel brakes.
You have a VERY experienced racer on here (Karussel) who has reported that full days of tracking the car on a high-speed track, with no cool down laps, and the stock steel brakes held up just fine. STOCK. Not track pads, not brake fluid changes, STOCK. So, please, someone tell me what you are getting for $8k in the CCBs? They look cool? Kinda. But then, they represent a major potential issue if something hits them (they shatter easy), maintenance is a problem, god forbid you are in an accident the car will be in the shop for ages because CCBs take so long to produce and are not yet stocked up anywhere.... So to recap: 1. More ownership hassle 2. No known performance benefit yet, even under extensive tracking conditions 3. Probably able to nearly match their supposed performance with just track pads and fluid if you are a track junkie 4. Ridiculous overpriced cost 5. Look cool If $8k had that little meaning to me, I wouldn't be buying an M3. |
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2014, 09:32 PM | #15 |
General
21117
Rep 20,741
Posts
Drives: 2021 911 turbo
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Montreal
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2014, 09:40 PM | #16 | |
Lieutenant General
6710
Rep 10,598
Posts |
Quote:
I would certainly skip on this option for the street. And most definitely if I tracked, I would just switch to a BBK. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2014, 09:47 PM | #17 |
Brigadier General
876
Rep 3,450
Posts |
I'm in the minority, although I don't disagree with any of what has been posted. different tastes/desires.
I'm forgoing the Exec Pack and Lighting Pack to make room for CCB's (keeping the manual trans helps, too). because race car... EDIT: forget the math on the brake choice - it doesn't justify the CCB's. but nor does math justify any of the other options (exec, lighting, sound, etc.). at the end of the day, this car is a consumable, and you should go with what will make you happy. for me, just the sight of those monstrous gold calipers and ceramic rotors will put a smile on my face. |
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2014, 09:55 PM | #20 |
Private First Class
16
Rep 123
Posts |
i wanted the ccb, then drove the m4 with stock brake. i ordered stock brake if that helps any. amenities you will appreciate daily vs a fraction of a performance advantage maybe a couple times in the cars life? first world issues…….
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2014, 10:59 PM | #21 |
M3 YAS, DCT, Exec, full Merino, lighting, HK, AS
10
Rep 38
Posts |
Boogie1 - you comment on "first world problem" made me LOL!!!
I'm glad I posted up here my thoughts on this as it looks like a lot of people considered them at one point. It doesn't look like I would utilize them on a daily basis. I'll keep the other options. Thanks!! Anyone in the OC getting theirs soon? Can't wait till mine comes. |
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2014, 11:54 PM | #22 |
Private
8
Rep 99
Posts |
I can't imagine paying over 10% of the value of the entire car for an option that really gives you no additional real-world benefit, and will potentially cost you substantially more in the long run. The replacement cost of CCBs is huge compared to steel and the number of situations where they can be damaged are far more. Have a hard off or go into a gravel trap at the track and one or more of your CCBs could be done to the tune of several thousand dollars per corner. And you have to be infinitely more careful removing wheels, changing pads, etc. (and plan to never take your car to any tire shop, etc., there's just too much risk some yahoo could scratch or damage a CCB).
__________________
2015 Austin Yellow M4
2014 McLaren 12C Spider 1969 Porsche 912 Targa |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|