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Modified BMW track car performed faultlessly with uprated braking setup

A heavily modified F82 BMW M4 track car sporting ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Racing’s upcoming 6-pot Apollo Big Brake Kit and RP-Xâ„¢ pads was recently given a shakedown on the fierce 20km Nürburgring Nordschleife race track in Germany.

Patrick, the owner of the car, has already treated his sports coupé to a number of choice modifications to ensure it’s a formidable track day weapon (see full car spec below), with the upgraded braking system both front and rear proving to be the perfect complement to this setup.

The 6-pot variant of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Racing’s acclaimed Apollo Big Brake Kit is due to be released for a number of applications very soon – please stay tuned for further updates.

Following a few days on track, Patrick supplied us with his thoughts on the 6-pot braking system, which can be read below in his own words.

“The new calipers are very strong; the initial bite is strong and confidence inspiring.

“There was no fade at all during, or even after, doing three full laps one-after-the-other.

“They are slightly noisy with the RP-X™ track pads, but that is to be expected from a track brake kit. There is lots of feel – right from the off, the brakes weren’t something I was worried about.

“Towards the end, I was hitting them harder and harder (as I got more confident on track). They continued to take whatever was thrown at them throughout the multiple days I was there.

“It’s worth noting my car has a proper race brake cooling setup also fitted.

“All-in-all, they are very good brakes and I’m extremely pleased with the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ setup. I certainly wouldn’t be throwing £5k at a rival kit before trying the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ calipers.â€�

F82 BMW M4 – Spec

Half roll-cage

Full Team Schirmer aero

Team Schirmer Nitron suspension (fully set-up by ex-Team Schirmer employee)

Team Schirmer brake cooling

 

[Front Axle]

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Racing 6-Pot Apollo calipers

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Racing 380x36mm SG2F fully-floating two-piece discs

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Racing RP-Xâ„¢ track/race brake pads

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ stainless steel braided brake lines

 

[Rear Axle]

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Racing 370x24mm SG2F fully-floating two-piece discs

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Racing RP-Xâ„¢ track/race brake pads

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ stainless steel braided brake lines

Apollo Big Brake Kit

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™ new Big Brake Kits represent the ultimate upgrade in braking performance, offering significant reductions in stopping distances whether used on road or on track.

Sam

Sam