E36 questions

["Peter_Li" <peter_li@xxxxxxx>]

     Chip,
     
        Absolutely agree with you 100% on improving the driver first before 
     putting anything major in your car.   But as far as putting on R 
     compound tires,  I may have some reservation.   If someone is new to 
     the driving school,  he/she may be better off stick to street tires 
     first.  After they used to the way the car handle in track condition 
     then they may consider upgrading to R tires.   Just my own senses.  
        As far as brake goes,  I've installed the ATE power disks recently 
     (warpped mine at Jefferson) and tested them at the Lime Rock.  I think 
     it just marginally better than stock.  But again it only cost slightly 
     more than stock rotors.  I believe brake pads would be more of a 
     factor in braking performance.   BTW, what Pagid pads are you using?  
     The street/sport or full race compound?  Is $200 a set just for the 
     front only? (Where did you get them from?)   And finally, do you know 
     how Pagid compares to Cool Willies from Turner.  Seems like quite a 
     lot of students on the track are using the Cool Willies and I'm 
     thinking of getting one for myself too.
     
     
     Regards,
     
     Peter Li
     NJ BMWCCA
     '95 325is, BL/SS, X'd

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