BMW Archives - 91传媒 The World's Leading High Performance Brake Specialists Thu, 28 May 2026 13:03:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-favicon-32x32.jpg BMW Archives - 91传媒 32 32 Highs and Lows for GPFAX-Equipped BMW Motorcycle Racer at Donington /race-motorsport-articles-motorcycle/highs-and-lows-for-gpfax-equipped-bmw-motorcycle-racer-at-donington/ Thu, 28 May 2026 13:03:43 +0000 /?p=42300 The post Highs and Lows for GPFAX-Equipped BMW Motorcycle Racer at Donington appeared first on 91传媒.

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Bobby Varey is competing in BSB鈥檚 ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup

Preston-based Bobby Varey is currently competing in BSB鈥檚 ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup, entrusting 91传媒 Racing鈥檚 GPFAX motorsport brake pads on his German race bike.

The latest round of the season to the one-make series to Derbyshire鈥檚 Donington Park, where a promising start ended in a dramatic off for Varey during Sunday鈥檚 racing action.

Read how it panned out in his own words鈥

“Friday started off strong with a P4 finish in Free Practice 1, followed by an even better result in Free Practice 2 where we secured Pole Position. Qualifying wrapped up the day with a P2 finish, just 0.07 seconds behind Nikki Coates, which placed us into Heat 2.”

“Saturday鈥檚 Heat Race 2 was a good race from start to finish coming out on Pole giving us confidence heading into Sunday鈥檚 main race. Drawing out the top 6 from each heat placing me 2nd on the grid for Sundays race.”

“Unfortunately, Sunday didn鈥檛 go as planned. During the warm up lap Scott Carson crashed at the bottom of Craner Curves directly in front of me, and despite my best efforts to avoid the incident, I sadly collided with him. This meant we were unfortunately unable to continue with the race.”

“A disappointing way to end the weekend after such a positive start, but we鈥檒l regroup, rebuild, and come back stronger for the next round. Thank you to everyone for the continued support 鈥 it means a lot.

“Wishing Scott Carson a speedy recovery.”

Photo credit Camipix Photography – Motorsport

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GPFAX Pads

EBC’s GPFAX Sintered Race Brake Pads are for RACE ONLY use.听This is a blend of brake pad that has higher friction and far better grip than any other brake product on the market.

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Podium Finishes for RP-X鈩-Equipped BMW Driver鈥檚 Debutant Outing /race-motorsport-articles-cars/podium-finishes-for-rp-x-equipped-bmw-drivers-debutant-outing/ Wed, 27 May 2026 16:14:02 +0000 /?p=42279 The post Podium Finishes for RP-X鈩-Equipped BMW Driver鈥檚 Debutant Outing appeared first on 91传媒.

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Gary Lowe uses RP-X鈩 and Bluestuff pads in his BMW 335i race car

Racing driver, Gary Lowe, has entered his first competitive race in his freshly-built E92 BMW 335i in the 750MC Armed Forces Challenge round at Silverstone recently.

The race follows a very promising shakedown session earlier in the year at Donington Park.

Lowe has opted for 91传媒 Racing鈥檚 RP-X鈩 motorsport brake pads for the front axle, as well as 91传媒鈥 Bluestuff NDX pads (rear) and GD discs (all-round).

You can read how it all panned out below in Gary鈥檚 own words below鈥

“This weekend, we attended Rounds 1 and 2 of the Armed Forces Race Challenge at Silverstone National Circuit.

鈥淢aking the results even more special, this marked the very first race weekend for the car and myself, making it a huge milestone after 18 months of work preparing the car myself to get it race ready.”

鈥淭he weekend proved challenging from the outset, with intermittent boost issues that unfortunately remained unresolved throughout both races. Despite the setbacks, we kept pushing and were able to bring the car home in both races, securing a strong P3 in class during Race 1 and improving to P2 in class in Race 2.

鈥淎 huge positive from the weekend was the performance of the 91传媒 package. The RP-X鈩 pads paired with the Bluestuff pads and discs performed flawlessly throughout the weekend, delivering consistent stopping power with zero brake fade and remaining sharp and reliable across both races.”

鈥淢assive thanks to the Army Sports Car Racing Team, 91传媒, and KARLYONE CARE LTD for all of their continued support throughout the weekend. Your backing makes it possible for us to keep pushing forward, even during difficult race weekends.

鈥淲e鈥檒l regroup, resolve the boost issues, and come back stronger for the next round at Snetterton 300 on the 20th of June.鈥

RP-X鈩 Track/Motorsport Brake Pads

Following the hugely successful launch of RP-1鈩, 91传媒 Racing increases its motorsport brake pad range with the introduction of our latest ultra-high-performance track & race material, RP-X鈩.

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Bluestuff NDX Street/Motorsport Pads

Reformulated for faster bedding and reduced early life fade 鈥搊ur recommended entry-level race pad. Medium-plus lifetime and the choice for several seasons in BMW Cup racing.

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Armed Forces Challenge Racer Enjoys Shakedown with RP-X鈩 & Bluestuff Setup /race-motorsport-articles-cars/armed-forces-challenge-racer-enjoys-shakedown-with-rp-x-bluestuff-setup/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:22:06 +0000 /?p=41898 The post Armed Forces Challenge Racer Enjoys Shakedown with RP-X鈩 & Bluestuff Setup appeared first on 91传媒.

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Gary Lowe piloted his BMW 335i around Donington Park for the first time, with promising results

Racing driver, Gary Lowe, enjoyed a pre-season shakedown in his E92 BMW 335i at Derbyshire鈥檚 Donington Park recently, ahead of the vehicle鈥檚 debut season in the 750MC Armed Forces Challenge.

Lowe has opted for 91传媒 Racing鈥檚 RP-X鈩 motorsport brake pads for the front axle, as well as 91传媒鈥 Bluestuff NDX pads (rear) and GD discs (all-round).

You can read how it all panned out below in Gary鈥檚 own words鈥

鈥淎 really positive and productive shakedown at Donington Park鈥檚 National Circuit for the car鈥檚 first outing, with lots of positive feedback from coaches and passengers that came out in the car.

鈥淭he car performed exceptionally well straight out of the box for its first outing, with only a couple of small niggles that were quickly identified and are easily resolved ahead of the next outing. Overall, balance and confidence in the car is very high, and it鈥檚 clear we鈥檝e got a strong platform to build on.”

鈥淕rip levels were outstanding throughout the day, allowing us to push harder with each session and really start to explore the car鈥檚 potential.

鈥淎 big highlight was the braking performance. The new EBC setup, running a combination of RP-X鈩 and Bluestuff pads, was absolutely faultless. Consistent, confidence-inspiring, and strong under all conditions, I am yet to actually reach the limit of the brake setup; they performed perfectly all day and are a massive step forward for the car, I am currently adding a brake cooling setup to help聽keep performance at its optimal level for the races.

鈥淚 am now tweaking the couple of bits that needed attention and giving the car a once over ready for the first race of the season at Silverstone in May.”

The 750 Motor Club Armed Forces Race Challenge (AFRC) was developed to bring together four-wheeled motor racers from all across the Armed Forces. The challenge allows a level playing field of competition irrespective of car performance by rewarding consistency during races, so the focus remains on the driver rather than the machinery. Find out more by .

RP-X鈩 Track/Motorsport Brake Pads

Following the hugely successful launch of RP-1鈩, 91传媒 Racing increases its motorsport brake pad range with the introduction of our latest ultra-high-performance track & race material, RP-X鈩.

View Product

Bluestuff NDX Street/Motorsport Pads

Reformulated for faster bedding and reduced early life fade 鈥搊ur recommended entry-level race pad. Medium-plus lifetime and the choice for several seasons in BMW Cup racing.

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EBC Upgrades Featured in Throtl鈥檚 BMW M3 Build-Off Video /race-motorsport-articles-cars/ebc-upgrades-featured-in-throtls-bmw-m3-build-off-video/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:40:14 +0000 /?p=41893 The post EBC Upgrades Featured in Throtl鈥檚 BMW M3 Build-Off Video appeared first on 91传媒.

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Both F80 BMW M3s benefited from 91传媒 Racing components in this popular video

91传媒 Racing components were the product of choice for both BMW M3s featured in 鈥檚 latest 鈥楤uild-Off鈥 YouTube video.

The video 鈥 which has garnered over 350,000 views in less than a week 鈥 showcases two F80 variants of the popular sports saloon which both receive mammoth transformations to their respective owners鈥 tastes.

Alongside countless other modifications elsewhere, the first car utilises 91传媒 Racing鈥檚 acclaimed two-piece fully floating rotor upgrade and Redstuff brake pads all-round 鈥 a great choice for improved performance while retaining low brake dusts to protect the stunning aftermarket alloy wheels that were also installed at the same time.

The second car went even further, combining the above components with six-piston Apollo brake calipers for even more stopping power. Finished in EBC鈥檚 Luminous Yellow colour scheme, they look fantastic on the finished car when combined with its striking pink PPF body wrap.

Throtl聽is a premium retailer for performance car and truck parts online 鈥 serving the entire United States. Needless to say, the firm can supply the entire 91传媒 catalogue, which caters for a vast variety of applications.

You can watch the full hour-long video below鈥

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Redstuff Ceramic Pads

Non-metallic high-performance brake pad, which contains ZERO steel fiber, which is what causes brake dust and fast rotor wear. Available for trucks and SUVs

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Apollo Balanced Big Brake Kit

91传媒鈥 new Balanced Big Brake Kits represent the ultimate upgrade in braking performance, offering significant reductions in stopping distances whether used on road or on track.

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EBC-Supported Drifter Continues Globe-Spanning Charity Mission /ebc-news/ebc-supported-drifter-continues-globe-spanning-charity-mission/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:52:34 +0000 /?p=41887 The post EBC-Supported Drifter Continues Globe-Spanning Charity Mission appeared first on 91传媒.

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Andy Howard, aka 鈥楧rift Across the World鈥, is aiming to drive his BMW from Australia to Ireland

Irish drifter, Andy Howard, is currently completing his epic 鈥楧rift Across the World鈥 journey across the globe.

Towards the end of 2025, Howard shipped his BMW 330i Touring over to Australia, with the aim of driving the car back to his homeland of Ireland whilst raising money for the Make-a-Wish foundation in the process.

He鈥檚 relying on 91传媒 components for the stopping power on his trusty steed, as he drives, drifts and lives in the car over this huge journey. He鈥檚 running Bluestuff pads, USR discs and braided brake lines 鈥 a strong and reliable setup that should help him navigate the hugely varying and demanding terrain that lays ahead of him.

We caught up with Andy recently as he鈥檇 left Australia and entered Southeast Asia, with spirits high as he navigated his way through Malaysia and Thailand. You can read his update below鈥

Wanted to send a quick update on the Drift Across the World project.

The Australian leg is complete and I am currently in Malaysia, about to cross the border into Thailand. Which is crazy to think I am in Southeast Asia!聽

The project has also generated over 200,000 followers and 20 million views on social media and continues to grow, while raising over $4,000 for much needed funds for Make-A-Wish International.”

I鈥檝e helped organise what will be one of the biggest car events in Malaysia called 鈥楶enang Autoshow鈥, happening on the 1鈥3 May. This will also raise funds for Make-a-wish Malaysia.

Your support means a lot!鈥

  • Be sure to keep up-to-date on Andy鈥檚 adventure by following .
  • You can also show your support by donating .

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Bluestuff NDX Pads

A high-friction sport and race material that now has R90 approval on almost all fitments for the EU. Ideal for fast road, track day, club racing and drift applications.

USR Slotted Discs

The USR, or Ultimax Slotted Rotor range, is our premium, silent street range designed for fast street use. It is made using the highest quality R90-approved G3000 grey iron rotor blanks.

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91传媒 Newsletter 鈥 March 2026 /corporate-news/ebc-brakes-newsletter-march-2026/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:49:53 +0000 /?p=41844 The post 91传媒 Newsletter 鈥 March 2026 appeared first on 91传媒.

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A round-up of the latest products and news stories from 91传媒 this month

LATEST EBC PRODUCTS

Subaru WRX/STI (鈥17-鈥26)聽鈥撀燜ully-Floating Two-Piece Discs

Two-piece high-performance disc conversion kits for this popular super-saloon

Specs:

340x30mm two-piece聽fully-floating聽discs (front axle),聽326x20mm one-piece grooved discs (rear axle), various brake pad options/packages

Product Codes:

  • SG2FC2122: front fully-floating two-piece discs (340x30mm)
  • SG2123: one-piece grooved rear brake discs (326x20mm)
  • P2DK087Y: front fully-floating two-piece discs with Yellowstuff pads
  • P2DK087B: front fully-floating two-piece discs with Bluestuff pads
  • P2DK087RP1: front fully-floating two-piece discs with RP-1鈩 pads
  • P2DK087RPX: front fully-floating two-piece discs with RP-X鈩 pads
  • P2DK088Y: front and rear discs with Yellowstuff pads
  • P2DK088B: front and rear discs with Bluestuff pads
  • P2DK088RP1: front and rear discs with RP-1鈩 pads
  • P2DK088RPX: front and rear discs with RP-X鈩 pads

Vehicle Applications:

  • Subaru WRX STI (2.5 鈥 2017-2021)
  • Subaru WRX tS (2.4 鈥 2024-2026)

Availability:

Available now. Please to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

Honda NSX (鈥90-鈥06) 鈥 Four-Piston Apollo Big Brake Kit

Four-piston Apollo big brake kit for this critically acclaimed Japanese supercar

Specs:

Four-piston Apollo calipers (front axle), 330x28mm two-piece聽fully-floating聽discs (front axle),聽Yellowstuff聽brake pads (front axle), braided brake lines (front axle),聽DOT 4 brake fluid and聽mounting brackets for direct fitment

Product Codes:

  • BBK067RED/BLU/BLK/YEL-1
  • BBK067R-1F (competition kit with RP-X鈩 pads)

Vehicle Applications:

  • Honda/Acura NSX 3.0 (NA1 鈥 1990-2001)
  • Honda/Acura NSX 3.2 (NA2 鈥 2002-2006)

Availability:

Available now. Please to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

Honda NSX (鈥90-鈥06) 鈥 Six-Piston Apollo Big Brake Kit

Six-piston Apollo big brake kit for this critically acclaimed Japanese supercar

Specs:

Six-piston Apollo calipers (front axle), 355x32mm two-piece聽fully-floating聽discs (front axle),聽Bluestuff聽brake pads (front axle), braided brake lines (front axle),聽DOT 4 brake fluid and聽mounting brackets for direct fitment

Product Codes:

  • BBK067RED/BLU/BLK/YEL-2
  • BBK067R-2F (competition kit with RP-X鈩 pads)

Vehicle Applications:

  • Honda/Acura NSX 3.0 (NA1 鈥 1990-2001)
  • Honda/Acura NSX 3.2 (NA2 鈥 2002-2006)

Availability:

Available now. Please to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

LATEST EBC NEWS

91传媒 Racing Becomes Official Partner of GT Cup for 2026 Season

91传媒 Racing 鈥 the high-performance arm of 91传媒 鈥 has been confirmed as an official partner of the GT Cup Championship for its 2026 season.

All cars on the GT Cup grid will sport the 91传媒 Racing logo on their door number boards, as well as appearing in other championship branding and literature.

With a unique combination of shorter sprints and longer endurance races at each round, the series perfectly encapsulates the recently launched line of 91传媒 Racing motorsport components that have received rave reviews from race tracks around the globe.

Full story: click here

91传媒 Recognised in Northamptonshire Limited 2026 Report for Business Success

91传媒 is pleased to once again feature in the annual 鈥楴orthamptonshire Limited鈥 report for 2026 鈥 celebrating the success of local businesses within the county.

Making an appearance in both the 鈥楾op 100鈥 category, the recognition is part of an annual business analysis conducted by Grant Thornton highlighting the county鈥檚 100 largest privately owned companies based on turnover.

The 91传媒 World Headquarters has always been based in Northamptonshire, where the firm proudly employs hundreds of passionate individuals from the local area.

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91传媒 Enjoys Season-Opening Race Retro 2026

Another busy events season has officially begun, as the UK arm of the 91传媒 team recently spent three days at the Race Retro show, held in Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, between 20-22 February.

There were plenty of static attractions within the venue鈥檚 multiple halls, including a wealth of historic motorsport machinery from go-karts up to F1 cars that the public could get up close and personal with.

Thanks to everyone who came over to the 91传媒 stand and discussed our range of high-performance braking upgrades.

Full story: click here

SPONSORED RIDER/DRIVER UPDATE

Apollo Big Brake Kit-Equipped Track Day Regular Enjoys 鈥楻ing and Spa Outings

Following multiple successful track days around the UK with his Apollo big brake kit-adorned Civic Type R, we recently caught up with Sam Preston once again following a mammoth trip to the N眉rburgring and Spa in his heavily modified vehicle.

Sam was previously running Yellowstuff pads on his four-piston setup, as the car was still being used on the road occasionally, but he鈥檚 now enhanced his Honda further so it鈥檚 predominantly a track day machine.

Because of this, he swapped out to 91传媒 Racing鈥檚 RP-X鈩 track/motorsport brake pads once he arrived at each of these European track days 鈥 noting how the improved bite helped match the other recent upgrades he鈥檚 performed to his car.

EBC-Equipped Desert Racer Wins Twice in FIM World Championship

Dubai-based off-road motorcycle racer, Alex McInnes, has been competing in various desert-based off-road races across the Middle East.

After competing in five different championships back-to-back over the winter period, we next caught up with McInnes following the initial Saudi Arabia and Jordan rounds of this season鈥檚 FIM World Championship, where Alex took home two massive wins.

Full stories:

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New Product: EBC Single Piece Disc Replacement for OE Riveted Discs (BMW & Other Models) /corporate-news/new-product-ebc-single-piece-disc-replacement-for-oe-riveted-discs-bmw-other-models/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:30:02 +0000 /?p=41725 The post New Product: EBC Single Piece Disc Replacement for OE Riveted Discs (BMW & Other Models) appeared first on 91传媒.

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Replace your costly Original discs with these new EBC one piece units – direct fit, superb performance and half the price – USR sport versions also available

SWAP THIS:

WITH THIS:

We have never really understood the logic of a two piece disc that does nothing but save a few ounces, about equivalent to having your screen washer bottle full or half full. OE alloy hub discs do not offer any floating benefits, as they utilise solid riveted construction and we only see these small weight savings. That’s our opinion anyway.

Therefore, why not just use the new EBC premium G3000 cast iron units, which are R90 approved and available in either plain or USR fine slotted versions for better venting, which are also even lighter.

Suitable for a large number of BMW vehicles, as well as some Toyota models (more applications becoming available soon).

Please see below for some key applications currently available (full list available from the 91传媒 website):

Availability:

Available now. Please聽 to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

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91传媒 Newsletter 鈥 February 2026 /corporate-news/ebc-brakes-newsletter-february-2026/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:51:51 +0000 /?p=41595 The post 91传媒 Newsletter 鈥 February 2026 appeared first on 91传媒.

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A round-up of the latest products and news stories from 91传媒 this month

LATEST EBC PRODUCTS

E39 BMW 5 Series (inc. M5)聽鈥撀燗pollo聽Big Brake Kit

Six-piston Apollo Big Brake Kit upgrade聽for this critically acclaimed sports saloon/estate

Specs:

Six-piston Apollo calipers (front axle), 350x32mm two-piece聽fully-floating聽discs (front axle),聽Bluestuff聽brake pads (front axle), braided brake lines (front axle),聽DOT 4 brake fluid and聽mounting brackets for direct fitment

Product Codes:

  • BBK065RED/BLU/BLK/YEL-1
  • BBK065R-1F (competition kit with RP-X鈩 pads)

Vehicle Applications:

  • BMW 525i (E39: 97-03)
  • BMW 528i (E39: 97-98)
  • BMW 528i (E39: 99-00)
  • BMW 530i (E39: 97-03)
  • BMW 540i (E39: 97-03)
  • BMW M5 (E39: 00-03)

Availability:

Available now. Please to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

LATEST EBC NEWS

EBC Drifter Sets Off on Globetrotting Adventure

Irish drifter, Andy Howard, has begun his epic 鈥楧rift Across the World鈥 journey across the globe. Howard shipped his BMW 330i Touring over to Australia, with the aim of driving the car back to his homeland of Ireland whilst raising money for the Make-a-Wish foundation in the process.

Howard is relying on 91传媒 components for the stopping power on his trusty steed, as he drives, drifts and lives in the car over the huge journey ahead of him. He鈥檚 running Bluestuff pads, USR discs and braided brake lines 鈥 a strong and reliable setup that should help him navigate the hugely varying and demanding terrain that lays ahead of him.

Full story: click here

SPONSORED RIDER/DRIVER UPDATE

Natalie Kane has been racing motocross around Europe for many years, recently taking a break due to pregnancy. She recently returned to compete in the Women鈥檚 Swedish Championship for 2025, with her first round taking place just nine weeks after giving birth. We caught up with Kane the final round of 2025, which took place at Vimmerby Motors盲llskap. Despite some setbacks, she clinched 7th聽on the day, leaving her 6th聽overall in the championship standings for the year.

Dave Barrett is competing in the 2025 Modified Ford Series, piloting his upgraded Mk4 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec within the Class C category. We caught up with Barrett towards the end of the season, following his round at Lincolnshire鈥檚 Cadwell Park, where he achieved more class podiums to cement his impressive standings for the year.

Motorcycle race outfit, Brook Built Racing, has been competing in the No Limits Racing (NLR) SuperTwins and Oliver鈥檚 Mount championships throughout 2025. The latest update comes after Russell Brook and Ben Long attended the final Oliver鈥檚 Mount race of the season 鈥 the Steve Henshaw Gold Cup, where they took home more strong results.

Pro drifter, Stuart Egdell, continues his partnership with 91传媒 as he once again carries out another season of the Drift France championship. Following more success at the previous round in Calmont, we caught up with Egdell as he undertook the final round of 2026 at the all-new Circuit de Charade in Auvergne, where some great driving saw him take a Top 20 overall for the season.

For many years, the Clubracer outfit 鈥 made up of drivers Henry Wright and Kevin Glover 鈥 piloted their Ford Fiesta in Class D of the Trackday Championship, securing multiple podium finishes and season wins along the way. Throughout this time, the duo relied on 91传媒 Racing鈥檚 motorsport brake pads to help them achieve such impressive results. Following an incredible outright win at Donington Park, we next caught up with the team following their Oulton Park and Cadwell Park rounds in the second half of the year, where more consistent, solid driving ensured the trophies continued to come in.

Martyn Henry is competing in the Pro class of Time Attack UK, in his heavily modified Vauxhall Astra VXR. Following a podium finish at Snetterton, Henry next found himself at the gruelling Knockhill Circuit in Scotland, where mixed weather and a few other issues made for a testing weekend, with good results achieved despite this.

Kart racer Marcus Hudson is campaigning in the Super 4 British Championship for the 2025 season. Following more solid driving at Fulbeck recently, Hudson soon found himself at the final round of 2025, set at Hunts Kart Racing Club, where he finished the season in P8.

Nicole Drought has been competing in the MSVT Trackday Championship for 2025, continuing to run 91传媒 components in her Civic Type R. We caught up with Drought following the penultimate round at Croft Circuit, where she currently sits 5th聽overall and 4th聽in class. As she is unable to compete in the final race at Brands Hatch (with ex-teammate Justin Roberts taking the hot seat for this race instead), the team took this opportunity to reflect on the hugely successful year they鈥檝e had so far.

Retford-based Scott Stone is competing in No Limits Racing鈥檚 Premier 1000cc Championship in 2025 on his Yamaha R1, achieving class podiums throughout the year. With further class podiums and PBs achieved at the previous round at Oulton Park, Stone was back out for the final round at Derbyshire鈥檚 Donington Park recently. Luck wasn鈥檛 on his side for the weekend, but he managed to clinch second in the Premier 1000cc class for 2025.

Wiltshire-based motorcycle racer, Max Symonds has been competing in another season in the British Superbike Championship鈥檚 National Superstock category. 聽With great results achieved at the most recent Cadwell Park round of BSB, Max took a break from the series to return to his home circuit of Castle Combe for a very special one-off race weekend. Here, he was pleased to once again secure 鈥楰ing of Combe鈥 status after some fantastic riding across the two days.

Portugal-based Fabio Ferrinho has recently been competing in the Mogadouro Drag Race series in his modified 270+bhp SEAT Ibiza Bocanegra. More recently, he鈥檚 decided to take his versatile and capable steed on some track days, which has put even more strain on his car鈥檚 braking system. Because of this, he decided to upgrade to 91传媒 Racing鈥檚 RP-X鈩 track/race brake pads ahead of a demanding track day on the vast Portim茫o Circuit 鈥 an upgrade which provided great results.

The Dean Hipwell-owned Whitecliffe CDH Racing Team has been competing in the Bennetts British Superbikes Championship for the 2025 season, with both Luke Hedger and Jamie Davies piloting Honda CBR1000RR-R machines. After a successful round at Brands Hatch, we next caught up with the team at Cheshire鈥檚 Oulton Park, where treacherous weather conditions didn鈥檛 dampen the spirits of the two riders.

The NW Racing team has once again been competing in the British Motorcycle Racing Cup (Bemsee) Formula 400 series for the 2025 season, where the team continued to campaign with Luca Wilkinson, as well as introducing Zack Weston to the pack. Following an incredibly successful season, we caught up with NW Racing at the final round at Derbyshire鈥檚 Donington Park, where solid points across the board ensured that Wilkinson comfortably walked away with gold for the overall 2025 season.

Dubai-based off-road motorcycle racer, Alex McInnes, has had another busy year competing in various desert-based off-road races across the Middle East. We caught up with McInnes after five weeks competing in five different championships back-to-back, with impressive rides seen each step of the way.

Jeremy Evans and Phil Hart are the drivers of the Tunbridge Wells-based Semprini Racing outfit 鈥 a team that is currently campaigning a K24-engined EP3 Honda Civic Type R across both the MSV Trackday Trophy and BRSCC Supersport Endurance Championship race series in the UK. We caught up with the team as they enter their final rounds of 2025 鈥 which proved to be a great success as they climbed 25 places to finish P5.

EBC-equipped True Heroes Racing is a motorcycle racing outfit supporting riders in various race series across the UK. Priding itself on being the UK鈥檚 first and only not-for-profit motorcycle race team dedicated to supporting wounded, injured and sick UK Armed Forces personnel and veterans, the team helps to engage, empower and inspire.

Arizona-based Austin Phipps of the Mulletsport race team is a professional drifter, currently using a modified 2012 Audi S4 with manual transmission and rear-wheel drive conversion in various drift series across the USA. Ahead of the mighty FuelFest 2025 event, Phipps decided to finally get to the bottom of the engine issues that had been haunting him throughout the year by replacing the entire powerplant with a boosted LS V8 motor.

For the 2025 season, Rob Lewis once again competed in the Modified Ford Series in his Mk1 Ford Focus ST170. After catching up with Lewis after the first few rounds of the year, where car and driver had both been performing well and secured some class podiums, we next caught up with Rob after the final rounds of the season at Cadwell Park and Brands Hatch, where more podiums were clinched.

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EBC Redstuff鈩 Brake Pads for the BMW G8X Platform: Real-World Owner Feedback /technical_ebc_brakes_blog/ebc-redstuff-brake-pads-for-the-bmw-g80-platform/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:49:26 +0000 /?p=41700 The post EBC Redstuff鈩 Brake Pads for the BMW G8X Platform: Real-World Owner Feedback appeared first on 91传媒.

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Forum-informed insight into noise, brake dust and real-world performance on the G80 and wider G8X platform

91传媒 is proud to offer a wide range of pad compounds designed to suit different driving styles, from everyday road use to track racing.

On cars like the BMW G80 M3, the issue many owners have isn鈥檛 with stopping power, but finding a brake pad that delivers confidence on fast roads, while remaining quiet and clean.

91传媒 Redstuff is a copper free ceramic brake pad that is designed for this type of application as it offers braking performance that is higher than OEM, but focuses on reduced brake dust and low noise 鈥 which are the two most common issues that we see BMW owners raise. In a previous article, we looked in detail at what causes brake dust and how best to avoid it.

The feedback that has been gathered and referenced throughout this article has been collected from discussions across multiple BMW & G80-specfic forums, reflecting on real-world owner experiences.

Redstuff鈩 Compared to OEM and Premium Aftermarket Pads

Across BMW G80 and wider G8X forum discussions, many owners often discuss the different brake pad options for their vehicle, with many people frequently pointing towards a more balanced and cost-effective choice.

Drivers that have ran Redstuff鈩 pads alongside other higher-priced alternative pad options often say that Redstuff鈩 is:

  • Comparable in braking feel and performance
  • Very low brake dust, keeping wheels noticeably cleaner
  • Quiet operation, with minimal squeal even during low-speed or light braking

Several owners also highlight the fact that Redstuff鈩 can deliver this while being at a significantly lower cost than some other premium aftermarket pads, without sacrificing usability.

Noise: Redstuff鈩 vs OEM

Across BMW owner forums, any drivers that have used EBC Redstuff鈩, even across multiple different vehicles, often highlight how the pad is consistently quiet, even over long-term use.

In comparison, factory BMW pads are frequently described as more prone to squeal during light or gentle braking. This is a characteristic that is commonly associated with high-performance OEM compounds, rather than a fault with the braking system itself.

搁别诲蝉迟耻蹿蹿鈥檚鈩 formulation focuses on reducing noise and improving everyday refinement, making it particularly well suited to road-driven G8X models where comfort and usability matter as much as outright stopping power.

Yellowstuff鈩 & Bluestuff鈩: Higher-Performance Options for the BMW G8X platform

For BMW G80 and G8X owners looking beyond day-today road use, forum discussions around EBC Yellowstuff鈩 and Bluestuff鈩 often focus on the balance between increased performance and lower dust/noise levels.

Feedback regarding Yellowstuff鈩 from owners with thousands of miles of road use consistently points to a noticeable reduction in dust compared to OEM pads. While Yellowstuff鈩 is not described as 鈥渄ust-free鈥 brake pad, users commonly estimate around a 40鈥50% reduction compared to OEM brake pads, resulting in:

  • Less visible dust buildup on wheels
  • Reduced risk of dust baking onto rims
  • Easier cleaning, often achievable with a simple rinse rather than heavy scrubbing

For drivers that are looking for another step up from Yellowstuff鈩, then Bluestuff鈩 is regularly highlighted on forums as a clear upgrade over OEM pads, not only in braking capability but also in dust/noise. Feedback commonly references:

  • Lower dust levels than factory pads
  • Reduced noise compared to OEM
  • Improved braking performance and consistency

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EBC Bluestuff鈩 Brake Pads

The general consensus from drivers who have tried these products is that while Yellowstuff鈩 and Bluestuff鈩 sit much higher up the performance scale than Redstuff鈩, they still deliver meaningful improvements in dust and noise over stock pads, making them viable options for drivers who want increased capability without accepting the usual compromises associated with more aggressive brake pads.

Which Brake Pad Is Best for the BMW G8X platform?

When BMW G8X owners ask for advice on forums, the recommendations tend to fall into different categories depending on how drivers use their vehicle, rather than a one size fits all answer.

For drivers prioritising low dust, low noise, and everyday usability, Redstuff鈩 is frequently highlighted as a brake pad with slightly higher braking performance than OEM, while offering improved refinement and cleaner wheels.

For those drivers that want stronger braking performance and who are slightly less concerned about brake dust, forum discussions commonly point toward Yellowstuff鈩 or Bluestuff鈩 as the better option, especially for spirited street driving or occasional track use.

This owner-led feedback reflects the wider belief across G80 and G8X communities, which is that choosing the right brake pad is less about high performance, and more about matching the compound to how the car is actually driven.

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EBC-Supported Drifter Sets Off on Mammoth Globetrotting Charity Adventure /ebc-news/ebc-supported-drifter-sets-off-on-mammoth-globetrotting-charity-adventure/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:07:35 +0000 /?p=41549 The post EBC-Supported Drifter Sets Off on Mammoth Globetrotting Charity Adventure appeared first on 91传媒.

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Andy Howard, aka 鈥楧rift Across the World鈥, is aiming to drive his BMW from Australia to Ireland

Irish drifter, Andy Howard, has begun his epic 鈥楧rift Across the World鈥 journey across the globe.

Howard shipped his BMW 330i Touring over to Australia, with the aim of driving the car back to his homeland of Ireland whilst raising money for the Make-a-Wish foundation in the process.

With car and driver reunited Down Under back in September, the journey has now officially begun, with Howard making his way through the vast outback of Australia and most recently arriving in Bali, Indonesia.

Howard is relying on 91传媒 components for the stopping power on his trusty steed, as he drives, drifts and lives in the car over the huge journey ahead of him. He鈥檚 running Bluestuff pads, USR discs and braided brake lines 鈥 a strong and reliable setup that should help him navigate the hugely varying and demanding terrain that lays ahead of him.

At the time of writing, he鈥檚 raised over 拢2,500 of his target 拢20,000 for the charity.

Be sure to keep up-to-date on Andy鈥檚 adventure by following .

You can also show your support by donating .

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