Originally Posted by FSETH

Check out these rotors. The hub is not shiny, but it has a black coating that keeps them looking nice when others start to rust. You can get them in slotted form. I have the plain ones on the X5 and slotted on my 325i. So far they look and perform great.

http://www.centricparts.com/prod02.htm

I went with Axxis XBG pads. They are between the ceramic Ultimats and organic Delux Plus pads.

http://www.axxisbrakes.com/xbg.htm

Good luck.