I got my ATE's from Midas about 2 weeks back. Was about R550 for a set of front pads for my 330i. Disks and pads all round came to R2600 including 2 sensors and some copper slip, agents quoted R6600 just for disks and pads excl fitment. No complaints so far.
I cant really comment I have 0 experience with both :rollsmile:
I am currently running EBC redstuff pads on my car Im pretty happy with them but for i know Ulitmax is rubbish...
I am inclined to say I would go with the Textar but that just because BMW uses them...
we are talking about saving a few hundred rand on something that lasts a very long time for me price is not nearly as important on this part as how it works...