BMW 1 Series E82 (2006–2013)

Pads outnumber every other part listed for the E82 coupé by a wide margin. Hawk and EBC lead, followed by Ferodo, Pagid and PBS, and race compounds form the biggest group, so there is plenty of choice for a car that will see regular circuit use. Pair the pads with fresh high-boiling fluid and vented EBC, DBA or Hawk discs, or two-piece Girodisc discs. A geometry check and suitable tyres come next, from elsewhere. The suspension listing is short but covers the basics: Bilstein B4 dampers, Koni STR.T, KW and ST coilovers, H&R Cup kits and springs, plus Ultra Racing braces. The years covered are 2006 to 2013.