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<E36><318ti> Brake Rotors

     
     All;
     
     I had read a tidbit of info here on the list, and being curious, set 
     out to confirm/nulify this info.
     
     CONFIRM it was !! Upon inspecting the front rotors on my dad's '96 
     318ti (Active), I discovered that they are indeed SOLID rotors. No 
     radial VENTS.
     
     What's up with this ? A cost-cutting measure ? Did BMW design a NEW 
     rotor for this car ? I assumed no BMW since the early-mid 70's had 
     solid rotors, so it doesn't seem likey to be a parts-bin thing.
     
     Does the Sport or Club Sport have a different setup ?
     
     MODIFICATION: Is there a way to upgrade to vented rotors/(matching 
     calipers) (ie, E30 M3) without changing wheels ?
     
     Inquiring minds want to know . . .
     
     Thanks,
     
     Bob T
     '90 M3