BIG sale on select items - Hawk, EBC, H&R

[Sean@OM]

Boxing week sale concluded, thank you for the orders and continued patronage."

Your friends at Oakville Motorwerks

[kaveh]

Sean, It says that "The promo code you entered is not valid, expired or not eligible for this order. Please verify or leave the promo code field blank."

cheers,

I want a set though. :)

[Sean@OM]

Sean, It says that "The promo code you entered is not valid, expired or not eligible for this order. Please verify or leave the promo code field blank."

cheers,

I want a set though. :)

Thanks, all fixed :)

Here is the promo code again: E46T122409

Merry Christmas!!

[joes330]

How doe the EBC Greens compare to the HPS in terms of dusting and stopping power? I have heard nothing but amazing review for the HPS and I'm leaning towards those unless the EBC offer lower dust at similar brake performance.

[Sean@OM]

How doe the EBC Greens compare to the HPS in terms of dusting and stopping power? I have heard nothing but amazing review for the HPS and I'm leaning towards those unless the EBC offer lower dust at similar brake performance.

I cut and pasted a quick summary of the EBC vs. Hawk scenario...essentially, depending on your needs the EBC will be "lower dust" compared to the Hawk HPS but bear in mind the Hawk HPS is considered a low dust pad. The main difference is the Hawk HPS will have a better bite feel. Both are good, however the EBC is considered by me to be a little more entry level good quality performance pad with 90%+ spirited street driving and the occassional weekend autocross/track session. The Hawk HPS is better suited for a more equal balance between street and more frequent trips to the track on the weekend.

Hope that helps...here is some additional info I found which gives more insight (not written by me)

"EBC and Hawk Performance are two of the biggest names in automotive brake parts. Specializing in high performance braking, these two companies are often the primary choices of automotive enthusiasts.

EBC makes brake pads, rotors and fluid for a variety of vehicles; cars, trucks, SUV’s, motorcycles, ATV’s, bicycles and carts. Based in the United Kingdom, EBC has been making brake equipment since 1978. EBC makes a variety of brake pads, from mild to wild.

•EBC Ultimax brake pads are a semi-metallic compound offering an improved coefficient of friction over your stock brake pads while maintaining a quiet, predictable brake feel.

•EBC Green Stuff brake pads are the entry level performance brake pad. Perfect for heavier rides or commuter vehicles that do double-duty autocross sessions. Good initial bite provides an excellent brake feel while keeping dust and noise to a minimum.

•EBC Red Stuff brake pads are a ceramic compound that offers a high coefficient of friction for excellent initial pad bite. A great pad for spirited drivers who enjoy late braking. Due to the ceramic compound, you can expect less dust from these brake pads than from the Green Stuff pads.

•EBC Yellow Stuff brake pads are not great for driving on the street, but perfect for heavy track use. The amount of friction this pad delivers is huge, upping your forward G’s by as much as .2 (that’s a lot!). You can expect lots of dust with this pad, so if you buy the Yellow Stuff, make sure to buy some wheel cleaner too.

•EBC Green Supreme brake pads were made for trucks and SUV’s that demand better stopping performance without an increase in noise or dust.

Hawk Performance is a division of Wellman Products Group, which also owns Power Slot. While Power Slot makes all the brake rotors, Hawk makes all the brake pads. Hawk is so good at making brakes that the Sports Car Club of America has chosen Hawk to be the official brake pad of the SCCA.

•Hawk HPS brake pads are the ideal street-performance replacement pad from Hawk. Great initial pad bite in a low-dust semi metallic compound makes the HPS a winner for weekend autocross warriors.

•Hawk Performance Ceramic brake pads offer higher levels of friction than your stock pads while retaining the stock wear, noise and dust characteristics. Ideal for spirited street drivers who prefer little to no maintenance over higher performance.

•Hawk HP Plus is the perfect autocross and track day pad. Engineered to withstand higher temperatures for longer periods of time, the HP Plus pads keep brake fade to a minimum and friction to the max.

•Hawk LTS brake pads are a performance pad for heavier vehicles. Perfect for trucks and SUV’s, these pads will give you great braking feel, low dust and superior fade resistance.

[Sean@OM]

PM's replied - thanks for the orders - still have lots of brake pads, rotors, get'em while they last at this price. Goes back up in less than a week!!

[drivetolive]

Sent you an e-mail, nice deals!

[Sean@OM]

Sent you an e-mail, nice deals!

Sent ya one back...:)

[Sean@OM]

Getting down to it now, foglights are sold out (more coming mid January), 1 full set of rotors EBC left, a few sets EBC pads and a few sets of Hawk left than we're sold out...we'll be ordering more in come mid January, take the price advantage now or if you want something special let us know...big stocking order.

2 sets of Dash rings left, still have all of the lowering springs...good deals on those, come a weeek from now pricing will be 23% more !!!

[drivetolive]

Any of these deals still remaining?

[Sean@OM]

Any of these deals still remaining?

Some are...most of it is sold out now at that price. If the links are busted it's because I re-worked the site and product mix a bit last week. Let me know via PM what you want and if in stock I will honor the same pricing for you :)

[drivetolive]

Actually sent you an e-mail, don't know if you got it lol. But I'll send you a PM, thanks buddy!

[Sean@OM]

Actually sent you an e-mail, don't know if you got it lol. But I'll send you a PM, thanks buddy!

pm responded and e-mail sent to you :)

[drivetolive]

Responded to your PM but did not get an e-mail (think you might have the wrong e-mail lol check to make sure).

[terrence330]

is this still available for $58.26?
Hawk HPS Front Brake Pads for '01 to '06 BMW E46 330ci, 330i, 330xi

I might have a friend who is interested

[BMW_E46]

H&R Sport Springs BMW E46 M3 01-06
http://www.oakvillemotorwerks.com/sh...d=472&parent=0 Price $275.68

Is this the correct one for a 2001 325i Cab?

How do these compare with the Eibach ones?

[Sean@OM]

is this still available for $58.26?
Hawk HPS Front Brake Pads for '01 to '06 BMW E46 330ci, 330i, 330xi

I might have a friend who is interested

Sold out of them at that price, they are regular price again which I might add is already very low for these.

[Sean@OM]

H&R Sport Springs BMW E46 M3 01-06
http://www.oakvillemotorwerks.com/sh...d=472&parent=0 Price $275.68

Is this the correct one for a 2001 325i Cab?

How do these compare with the Eibach ones?

H&R 29484 is the Sport Spring, front drop .75", rear drop .25" (approx)
H&R 50484-88 is the Race Spring, front drop 1.1", rear drop .9" (approx)

for a 325i Cab, not in stock, about 2 weeks delivery and price is $339.05 + tax for either :)

To draw a comparison between Eibach and H&R, for ride comparison I would say the H&R are stiffer. For lowering and asthetics it really depends on how you want your cars stance to be. Straight up...I have Eibachs on my M3 vert right now and like them, but I am switching over to a GC coilover kit shortly. I personally have not run the H&R in my M3 in the past but have seen a many positive reviews for them.

To get the answer you may be after I (and the board) would need to know more...

1. What shock/struts do you have now?
2. Is the drop for pure asthetics or for performance?
3. Will you track the car at all? If so, how much?
4. How much ride comfort are you willing to lose?
5. If doing just the springs, will you plan to upgrade the remaining suspension in the future?

Let us know that and I will along with several others here advise our opinions. Remember, even your upgrade in stages like the springs now, shocks/struts later, sway bars later, etc...etc... it should all be planned so you maximize the performance of the products you select.

LMK

[drivetolive]

Hey Sean did you get my PM regarding the brakes (sent it sometime yday)? Waiting to hear back :)

[Sean@OM]

Hey Sean did you get my PM regarding the brakes (sent it sometime yday)? Waiting to hear back :)

Ok, thats weird...I responded this morning. No prob, I will forward what we discussed before over to you tonight sometime.

[BMW_E46]

H&R 29484 is the Sport Spring, front drop .75", rear drop .25" (approx)
H&R 50484-88 is the Race Spring, front drop 1.1", rear drop .9" (approx)

for a 325i Cab, not in stock, about 2 weeks delivery and price is $339.05 + tax for either :)

To draw a comparison between Eibach and H&R, for ride comparison I would say the H&R are stiffer. For lowering and asthetics it really depends on how you want your cars stance to be. Straight up...I have Eibachs on my M3 vert right now and like them, but I am switching over to a GC coilover kit shortly. I personally have not run the H&R in my M3 in the past but have seen a many positive reviews for them.

To get the answer you may be after I (and the board) would need to know more...

1. What shock/struts do you have now?
2. Is the drop for pure asthetics or for performance?
3. Will you track the car at all? If so, how much?
4. How much ride comfort are you willing to lose?
5. If doing just the springs, will you plan to upgrade the remaining suspension in the future?

Let us know that and I will along with several others here advise our opinions. Remember, even your upgrade in stages like the springs now, shocks/struts later, sway bars later, etc...etc... it should all be planned so you maximize the performance of the products you select.

LMK

The drop is just for looks-I have 18s on the car now-I just want to get rid of the gap and give the car a cleaner look.

I have a 325 and not a M3 so there will not be any tracking in the future.

Is just changing the springs enough or would I have to do the shocks too due to the added stress on the springs?

[Sean@OM]

The drop is just for looks-I have 18s on the car now-I just want to get rid of the gap and give the car a cleaner look.

I have a 325 and not a M3 so there will not be any tracking in the future.

Is just changing the springs enough or would I have to do the shocks too due to the added stress on the springs?

I am happy to report Oakville Motorwerks is authorized dealer for Ground Control :) We have there products to upload and place a stocking order for as well as a few other select manufacturers...we will be adding them onto the site very soon. Big changes a coming and lots of availability for locals!!!

Anyways...let me know what you think about this.


http://www.oakvillemotorwerks.com/shop/images/custom/GC Coilover conversion kit.jpg

It is Ground Controls conversion kit for a non-M3, it includes GC springs (manufactured) by Eibach and the price is the same for Canadians as it is in the States delivered to Oakville. So you can pick up or ship from my location to yours :) By the way, price is 429.99 + Cdn exchange and thats it guys...

A great alternative to spending $300 plus for just springs, now you can adjust ride height when needed and these are a cinch to remove also should you not want to run them in the winter.

Here is the description from GC...

This kit fits E46 (ex. M3 & convertible) with stock, Sachs, Boge only shocks (please specify shock type before ordering - they can also be ordered by the way for a set-up with Koni, Bilstein, KYB etc...)

■removal of stock spring seat required front
■Expected ride height change from 0 to 1.75 inches
Ground Control Spring Kits

This spring kit gives you the option to customize the ride height of your vehicle. After several years of use in racing applications, Ground Control spring kits have been adapted for street use. Most other spring kits offer only one set ride height when installed. The Ground Control system's unique design allows for easy adjustment. Simply lift the corner(s) of the vehicle that you wish to adjust and spin the adjustable spring seat up or down to raise or lower the vehicle*. Ground Control spring kits are also designed to be used with either stock or aftermarket shocks.

*Some applications require the use of a provided wrench.

Springs: We are pleased to announce that Eibach has chosen Ground Control as the west coast distributor for their ERS (Eibach Race Spring) line of springs. All of our ride height adjustable kits now exclusively feature Eibach springs. All racing and street/show spring rates are available. All Eibach springs offer a lifetime warranty against spring rate change and sagging.

Adjusters: All adjusters consist of a threaded sleeve and adjustable spring seat. And are made using high strength 6061-T6 aluminum; anodized for greater durability and appearance. The threads on the adjusters are square cut which locks the adjustable spring seat in place under load. For further precaution, a setscrew in the adjustable spring seat can be used to secure adjustment. Upper spring perches are used to insulate the spring.

To me, for the price...this is a great solution and the value of being able to modify your ride height as you mentioned lets you custom raise or drop within a 0 to 1.75" range :)

Let me know if this works for you

[BMW_E46]

I am happy to report Oakville Motorwerks is authorized dealer for Ground Control :) We have there products to upload and place a stocking order for as well as a few other select manufacturers...we will be adding them onto the site very soon. Big changes a coming and lots of availability for locals!!!

Anyways...let me know what you think about this.


http://www.oakvillemotorwerks.com/shop/images/custom/GC Coilover conversion kit.jpg

It is Ground Controls conversion kit for a non-M3, it includes GC springs (manufactured) by Eibach and the price is the same for Canadians as it is in the States delivered to Oakville. So you can pick up or ship from my location to yours :) By the way, price is 429.99 + Cdn exchange and thats it guys...

A great alternative to spending $300 plus for just springs, now you can adjust ride height when needed and these are a cinch to remove also should you not want to run them in the winter.

Here is the description from GC...

This kit fits E46 (ex. M3 & convertible) with stock, Sachs, Boge only shocks (please specify shock type before ordering - they can also be ordered by the way for a set-up with Koni, Bilstein, KYB etc...)

■removal of stock spring seat required front
■Expected ride height change from 0 to 1.75 inches
Ground Control Spring Kits

This spring kit gives you the option to customize the ride height of your vehicle. After several years of use in racing applications, Ground Control spring kits have been adapted for street use. Most other spring kits offer only one set ride height when installed. The Ground Control system's unique design allows for easy adjustment. Simply lift the corner(s) of the vehicle that you wish to adjust and spin the adjustable spring seat up or down to raise or lower the vehicle*. Ground Control spring kits are also designed to be used with either stock or aftermarket shocks.

*Some applications require the use of a provided wrench.

Springs: We are pleased to announce that Eibach has chosen Ground Control as the west coast distributor for their ERS (Eibach Race Spring) line of springs. All of our ride height adjustable kits now exclusively feature Eibach springs. All racing and street/show spring rates are available. All Eibach springs offer a lifetime warranty against spring rate change and sagging.

Adjusters: All adjusters consist of a threaded sleeve and adjustable spring seat. And are made using high strength 6061-T6 aluminum; anodized for greater durability and appearance. The threads on the adjusters are square cut which locks the adjustable spring seat in place under load. For further precaution, a setscrew in the adjustable spring seat can be used to secure adjustment. Upper spring perches are used to insulate the spring.

To me, for the price...this is a great solution and the value of being able to modify your ride height as you mentioned lets you custom raise or drop within a 0 to 1.75" range :)

Let me know if this works for you


So all I have to do with this is replace the existing springs with this set and leave the existing OEM shocks alone (no need to replace the OEM shocks)?

Would this put too much stress on the OEM shocks?

I do not drive my car in the winter at all so the ride height is not really an issue. I just want to do it once and leave it along.

[e46coupe]

I am happy to report Oakville Motorwerks is authorized dealer for Ground Control :) We have there products to upload and place a stocking order for as well as a few other select manufacturers...we will be adding them onto the site very soon. Big changes a coming and lots of availability for locals!!!

Anyways...let me know what you think about this.

It is Ground Controls conversion kit for a non-M3, it includes GC springs (manufactured) by Eibach and the price is the same for Canadians as it is in the States delivered to Oakville. So you can pick up or ship from my location to yours :) By the way, price is 429.99 + Cdn exchange and thats it guys...

A great alternative to spending $300 plus for just springs, now you can adjust ride height when needed and these are a cinch to remove also should you not want to run them in the winter.

Here is the description from GC...

This kit fits E46 (ex. M3 & convertible) with stock, Sachs, Boge only shocks (please specify shock type before ordering - they can also be ordered by the way for a set-up with Koni, Bilstein, KYB etc...)

■removal of stock spring seat required front
■Expected ride height change from 0 to 1.75 inches
Ground Control Spring Kits

This spring kit gives you the option to customize the ride height of your vehicle. After several years of use in racing applications, Ground Control spring kits have been adapted for street use. Most other spring kits offer only one set ride height when installed. The Ground Control system's unique design allows for easy adjustment. Simply lift the corner(s) of the vehicle that you wish to adjust and spin the adjustable spring seat up or down to raise or lower the vehicle*. Ground Control spring kits are also designed to be used with either stock or aftermarket shocks.

*Some applications require the use of a provided wrench.

Springs: We are pleased to announce that Eibach has chosen Ground Control as the west coast distributor for their ERS (Eibach Race Spring) line of springs. All of our ride height adjustable kits now exclusively feature Eibach springs. All racing and street/show spring rates are available. All Eibach springs offer a lifetime warranty against spring rate change and sagging.

Adjusters: All adjusters consist of a threaded sleeve and adjustable spring seat. And are made using high strength 6061-T6 aluminum; anodized for greater durability and appearance. The threads on the adjusters are square cut which locks the adjustable spring seat in place under load. For further precaution, a setscrew in the adjustable spring seat can be used to secure adjustment. Upper spring perches are used to insulate the spring.

To me, for the price...this is a great solution and the value of being able to modify your ride height as you mentioned lets you custom raise or drop within a 0 to 1.75" range :)

Let me know if this works for you



woow
sean if i keep my non-m these are going on it soo fasttt woot

[Sean@OM]

Sorry for the late reply back...was off-line most of the day today :)


So all I have to do with this is replace the existing springs with this set and leave the existing OEM shocks alone (no need to replace the OEM shocks)?

Thats correct, GC make this coilover conversion to fit over existing OEM strut/shocks. Each set is specific though, so not just any coilover conversion can fit over any shock. They are ordered based on the shock in the car. Presently (well later this week) I will have several different versions on this in stock, some for stock shocks, for KONI's & Bilsteins.

Here are the brands this kit fits with already:

Sachs, Boge (stock)
Tokico Premium
Tokico Illumina
Koni Yellow
Koni Orange
Bilstein
KYB
KYB AGX

(I noticed this selection list was missing from the product page, it is updated now on my site.)


Would this put too much stress on the OEM shocks?

This is a touchy subject...some people call it ghetto to run lowering springs and stock shocks, no one else except Ground Control really make a quality coilover conversion kit that can run stock shocks so I am not sure what any peoples opinions are regarding it so lets just stick with the facts:

What you sacrifice with running a lowered car via springs or this type of coilover conversion without changing out the stock shocks is ride quality. If you solely planned to lower the car to within an inch or so of the tire to the fender and had no plans to track or auto-cross the car, basically purely for the look than this is a good solution for the budget minded. Are your stock shocks valved for this, nope...but they won't implode at the site of a bump in the road so don't sweat it. Ride quality is sufficient for the amount of investment.

Please remember in making performance upgrades at any level, its a "pay to play" rule...for looks, it's a great way to go. To track a car set-up for this, stock shocks on lowered springs or coilover conversion, you are going to get raped on the track by those who have a better set-up.

Changing out the stock shocks and going with a performance Koni, Bilstein, Tokico whatever...means you are getting a shock with a higher valve setting versus an under-damped stock unit which is really engineered to optimize ride comfort and street handling.

Aftermarket performance shocks are all valved firmer and most importantly are NOT position sensitive, they will work properly anywhere in their stroke range providing they are not bottoming or topping out. Different vehicle
suspension designs have different stroke travels but a good rule of thumb is that most vehicles can be lowered acceptably about 1 1/2 inches.

GC springs can be ordered to match your requirements, this holds true on any spring type they sell. Most people go with a 450/550 combo, excellent for spirited street driving, comfortable enough for daily driving but offering a good balance on the track for the novice track user.

I do not recommend this kit for people who track their car in any form, if you plan to do this that "pay to play" rule kicks in, at a minimum you need a proper spring/shock replacement or coilovers. As someone progresses in skill of driving, then camber plates, control arms etc...etc...can be added to step the car up.


I do not drive my car in the winter at all so the ride height is not really an issue. I just want to do it once and leave it along.

Not a prob...you can "set it and forget it" once you are happy with the ride height.

Hope I answered your questions...if not let me know, we can pm or feel free to call me to discuss it on the phone.

[Sean@OM]

woow
sean if i keep my non-m these are going on it soo fasttt woot

Great news...how is that ///M purchasing coming along...pm any news.