Porsche Brembo 996 BBK conversion

[SQ13]

I wouldn’t have gotten rid of my ET22 wheels had I known that 996 calipers would require a spacer up front lol. Also sucks bc I wanted to run -2.4° up front which isn’t possible with the current offset.

[SQ13]

How are folks with apex 9.5" et35 wheels managing with he wheel poke on spaces? When I mount my 18x9.5 et35 with a 5mm spacer (to clear the brakes) I'm getting a lot tire extension past the fender. Enough to make me concerned about contact under full compression.

Still on stock suspension with camber pins pulled.

Do you have ARC-8s? If so, how much clearance do you have between the spokes and the calipers?

[Lavatoad]

Do you have ARC-8s? If so, how much clearance do you have between the spokes and the calipers?

Yeah ARC-8. With the 5mm spacer, I have 2-3 mm of clearance.

[Albino09]

The clearance is an ARC-8 problem right? I bought 18x9.5 ET35 EC-7s and I want to be clear (no pun intended) these wheels should be OK at that offset.

[Tbonem3]

EC stands for extra clearance.

[rjsimz]

looking like I may source some front calipers from freakyparts. where is everyone sourcing their rear 996 calipers from?

[Lavatoad]

looking like I may source some front calipers from freakyparts. where is everyone sourcing their rear 996 calipers from?

I took a chance with ebay. They were in much worse shape than advertised. Ended up replacing all seals, hardware, and pistons. Biggest pain was sourcing everything during the peak of covid supply chain issues. Probably easier now.

[rjsimz]

I took a chance with ebay. They were in much worse shape than advertised. Ended up replacing all seals, hardware, and pistons. Biggest pain was sourcing everything during the peak of covid supply chain issues. Probably easier now.

Yeah, I may end up snagging a set and hope for the best. thanks.

[Cronenberged]

Bought mine off Mikestatic. I have plans to my use them as a STEM project for me and the kid. Should rebuild used old calipers anyways just for the insurance.

[rjsimz]

Bought mine off Mikestatic. I have plans to my use them as a STEM project for me and the kid. Should rebuild used old calipers anyways just for the insurance.

is he a vendor here? Or he just so happened to have a set for sale?

[Cronenberged]

is he a vendor here? Or he just so happened to have a set for sale?

mikeetastic he is able to acquire quite a few parts, but def not a vendor.

[mikeetastic]

Lol oh no, just happen to have a rears i didnt use.. thats the last set i have and will not have anymore in the future.

[rjsimz]

mikeetastic he is able to acquire quite a few parts, but def not a vendor.

ah, thanks guys. Maybe one will pop up for me.

[Mattn1192]

If I can go back, I would prob do the 6 piston calipers in the front just for “show” purposes instead of 4 piston all-around (though I am pleased with 4).

[SQ13]

looking like I may source some front calipers from freakyparts. where is everyone sourcing their rear 996 calipers from?

Try a WTB post in some of the large E46 M3 Facebook groups.