Brake upgrade, 320i? Options

[Porschef]

Curious as to know who if anyone is running 320i ATE calipers on their otherwise stock
brake system, and their impressions...

Thanks

[eric9144]

Sounds like what makes most sense is to get your stock system in order with good pads.

YES, you would be suprised how well a well sorted stock set up works and this is going to be the most cost effective route for sure.

Not sure what "makes sense"if you are planning on upgrading to a larger type IV motor (for me a 2270) in the future.

If I am just changing the motor out (all other stays the same....wheels, suspension, etc...) and not adding in any more weight to the car, then what makes sense?

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This is what 'made sense' in my scenario, not inexpensive so if cost is a concern look away now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I'm only the second owner of my 914 and it's in remarkable original shape, so for me I wanted to make sure any upgrades were totally reversible for value--all upgrades had to be 'bolt on' or be super minimally invasive.
After collecting parts for 5 or so years this is what I ended up with, all 'bolt on' and retains the 4x130 so I can keep my stock Fuchs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
(sorry for crappy cell phone pic)
Front - Billet '4 Bolt' "Club Hubs" with 911 vented rotors and aluminum Brembos w 3" spacing (Everything here is a direct bolt on replacement to stock suspension)
Rear - 911 vented rotors (will be machined for 4x130 "4 bolt" pattern, then mounted to stock rear hubs--tapping the set screw is the only permanent change and it's easy to hide if I roll the change back to stock) with 914/6 GT rear calipers with parking brake--PMB didn't have the alloy version of those or I would have saved money and weight and used them instead.

In terms of cost alone this may not 'make sense' to you, but IMHO if you want the most braking possible while retaining all the stock equipment you can this is the way to go. Now if only I can find time to get these onto my car... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)