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12-09-2006, 07:15 PM
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Brake Kit
Thinking of getting this
http://www.dezod.com/pd_brembo...5.cfm
Anyplace cheaper or not so performance wise? Just looking to replace stock brakes and get something better
suggestions please
http://www.dezod.com/pd_brembo...5.cfm
Anyplace cheaper or not so performance wise? Just looking to replace stock brakes and get something better
suggestions please
12-09-2006, 08:27 PM
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Re: (Curiouz_G)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Curiouz_G »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you get that and ill laugh my *** off at you for wasting your money on that bc your probably not swapped or boosted are you?</TD></TR></TABLE>
And I laugh at you because you probably envy him. Who is to say that he might not boost or swap in the future. I say go for it man it is very nice I almost thought about buying it.
And I laugh at you because you probably envy him. Who is to say that he might not boost or swap in the future. I say go for it man it is very nice I almost thought about buying it.
12-09-2006, 08:44 PM
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Re: Brake Kit (Killtodie)
Brembo blank rotors... Hawk HPS pads will be all you would need for a daily driver, MILD track application
Less than 200 bucks. Follow that up with a set of stainless steel lines, and a fluid upgrade, and you CAN'T go wrong.
All that for less than about 400 bucks. Save 800 bucks, and buy something else.
Less than 200 bucks. Follow that up with a set of stainless steel lines, and a fluid upgrade, and you CAN'T go wrong.
All that for less than about 400 bucks. Save 800 bucks, and buy something else.
12-09-2006, 08:54 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by brjhnson »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
And I laugh at you because you probably envy him. Who is to say that he might not boost or swap in the future. I say go for it man it is very nice I almost thought about buying it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
nah i dont envy. cars fully paid off so i got cash to spare.
and plus, its not like he has it already. its like me saying "im thinking about getting a nissan skyline. ENVY ME"
And I laugh at you because you probably envy him. Who is to say that he might not boost or swap in the future. I say go for it man it is very nice I almost thought about buying it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
nah i dont envy. cars fully paid off so i got cash to spare.
and plus, its not like he has it already. its like me saying "im thinking about getting a nissan skyline. ENVY ME"
12-09-2006, 09:00 PM
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Whatever happened to, "It's his car, let him spend money on it how he wants."
If I want to get a C&L CAI, and an SCT handheld tuner combo, but you don't think I should, what does it matter? I know they give 25-30 RWHP gains, so I want it...
It is his money... let him spend it how he wants... we are just here to give him advice on what WORKS, not what we think he should do.
If I want to get a C&L CAI, and an SCT handheld tuner combo, but you don't think I should, what does it matter? I know they give 25-30 RWHP gains, so I want it...
It is his money... let him spend it how he wants... we are just here to give him advice on what WORKS, not what we think he should do.
12-09-2006, 09:11 PM
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Re: Brake Kit (Killtodie)
get some brembo blanks and good set of pads change out the brake fluid with a higher boiling point fluid and some good lines and your set unless you got but loads of HP or are road racing then there really is no need for a big brake kit
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12-09-2006, 09:20 PM
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Re: (Curiouz_G)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Curiouz_G »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
nah i dont envy. cars fully paid off so i got cash to spare. and plus, its not like he has it already. its like me saying "im thinking about getting a nissan skyline. ENVY ME"</TD></TR></TABLE>
very good point . Are you for real that was the worst comparison. hum 1500 vs. 60,000
nah i dont envy. cars fully paid off so i got cash to spare.
and plus, its not like he has it already. its like me saying "im thinking about getting a nissan skyline. ENVY ME"</TD></TR></TABLE>very good point
. Are you for real that was the worst comparison. hum 1500 vs. 60,000
12-09-2006, 11:50 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Miracle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Whatever happened to, "It's his car, let him spend money on it how he wants."
If I want to get a C&L CAI, and an SCT handheld tuner combo, but you don't think I should, what does it matter? I know they give 25-30 RWHP gains, so I want it...
It is his money... let him spend it how he wants... we are just here to give him advice on what WORKS, not what we think he should do.
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AMEN!!
Do what you want man. I think that Brembo kit is ******* sick. Looks dope, and you can't go wrong with Brembo. It's more than you need on a stock D17. But if you got the money, why not?
If I want to get a C&L CAI, and an SCT handheld tuner combo, but you don't think I should, what does it matter? I know they give 25-30 RWHP gains, so I want it...
It is his money... let him spend it how he wants... we are just here to give him advice on what WORKS, not what we think he should do.
</TD></TR></TABLE>AMEN!!
Do what you want man. I think that Brembo kit is ******* sick. Looks dope, and you can't go wrong with Brembo. It's more than you need on a stock D17. But if you got the money, why not?
12-10-2006, 07:43 AM
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Re: Brake Kit (Miracle)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by brjhnson »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
And I laugh at you because you probably envy him. Who is to say that he might not boost or swap in the future. I say go for it man it is very nice I almost thought about buying it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That sounds good, where would I get those parts from?
And I laugh at you because you probably envy him. Who is to say that he might not boost or swap in the future. I say go for it man it is very nice I almost thought about buying it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That sounds good, where would I get those parts from?
12-10-2006, 07:48 AM
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the OEM calipers are sufficient enough for anything you want to do with a daily driver car.
Best rotors and pads, for the money, IN MY OPINION:
Pads: Hawk HPS
Rotors: Brembo blanks
Google is your friend... shop around... don't buy from somewhere thinking it is the best deal, because it may not be.
Best rotors and pads, for the money, IN MY OPINION:
Pads: Hawk HPS
Rotors: Brembo blanks
Google is your friend... shop around... don't buy from somewhere thinking it is the best deal, because it may not be.
12-10-2006, 07:56 AM
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You must have missed it, so I will post it again...
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Miracle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the OEM calipers are sufficient enough for anything you want to do with a daily driver car.</TD></TR></TABLE>
The only caliper upgrade, that I KNOW OF, will be included with a bigger brake upgrade kit, in which it would include rotors, brackets, and calipers.
Are you planning on doing any track racing, auto-X, or anything like that?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Miracle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the OEM calipers are sufficient enough for anything you want to do with a daily driver car.</TD></TR></TABLE>
The only caliper upgrade, that I KNOW OF, will be included with a bigger brake upgrade kit, in which it would include rotors, brackets, and calipers.
Are you planning on doing any track racing, auto-X, or anything like that?
12-10-2006, 11:01 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Miracle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Whatever happened to, "It's his car, let him spend money on it how he wants."
If I want to get a C&L CAI, and an SCT handheld tuner combo, but you don't think I should, what does it matter? I know they give 25-30 RWHP gains, so I want it...
It is his money... let him spend it how he wants... we are just here to give him advice on what WORKS, not what we think he should do.</TD></TR></TABLE>
AMEN.
btw, now that we are talking about brakes... is there any difference in performance between slotted or drilled rotors?
If I want to get a C&L CAI, and an SCT handheld tuner combo, but you don't think I should, what does it matter? I know they give 25-30 RWHP gains, so I want it...
It is his money... let him spend it how he wants... we are just here to give him advice on what WORKS, not what we think he should do.</TD></TR></TABLE>
AMEN.
btw, now that we are talking about brakes... is there any difference in performance between slotted or drilled rotors?
12-10-2006, 02:29 PM
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i have slotted rotors and hawk pads. and my car will stop from 60mph in no time. and my brakes wont be mushy afterwards plus they look cool. and the rotors i got were tested to make the pads lifespan longer that all other rotors on the market. i love being able to brake hard when i want to and not warp on contact.lol
12-10-2006, 03:03 PM
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none of you guys mentioned a post about his tires yet either. No matter how powerful your brakes are, if the rubber in contact cant hold up, you wont be stopping any faster.
12-10-2006, 03:23 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Miracle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Whatever happened to, "It's his car, let him spend money on it how he wants."
If I want to get a C&L CAI, and an SCT handheld tuner combo, but you don't think I should, what does it matter? I know they give 25-30 RWHP gains, so I want it...
It is his money... let him spend it how he wants... we are just here to give him advice on what WORKS, not what we think he should do.
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Mieacle. You always critizised me for spending too much money on my car now you come back in this post to say then oposite.
Stick with you your own opinions, if you mean it.
Curiouz, My car is paid for.
Killtodie, you get what you pay for, just buy the SSBS kit, http://www.ssbrakes.com/produc...=2001 that is what I got for my car, is expensive but you'll have brakes for life.
If I want to get a C&L CAI, and an SCT handheld tuner combo, but you don't think I should, what does it matter? I know they give 25-30 RWHP gains, so I want it...
It is his money... let him spend it how he wants... we are just here to give him advice on what WORKS, not what we think he should do.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Mieacle. You always critizised me for spending too much money on my car now you come back in this post to say then oposite.
Stick with you your own opinions, if you mean it.
Curiouz, My car is paid for.
Killtodie, you get what you pay for, just buy the SSBS kit, http://www.ssbrakes.com/produc...=2001 that is what I got for my car, is expensive but you'll have brakes for life.
12-10-2006, 03:29 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Argale »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
AMEN.
btw, now that we are talking about brakes... is there any difference in performance between slotted or drilled rotors?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not really, they're both just as pointless unless you have proper air ducting to make use of the slots/holes. And, to be perfectly honest, you run a high risk of them braking at the point where there's slots/holes, due to the decreased material to heat up. So you'll get uneven brake patterns, and less "pedal feel". Not the smartest idea for a non-ducted car. Mainly, they'll be for looks only, since you won't take advantage of their design.
AMEN.
btw, now that we are talking about brakes... is there any difference in performance between slotted or drilled rotors?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not really, they're both just as pointless unless you have proper air ducting to make use of the slots/holes. And, to be perfectly honest, you run a high risk of them braking at the point where there's slots/holes, due to the decreased material to heat up. So you'll get uneven brake patterns, and less "pedal feel". Not the smartest idea for a non-ducted car. Mainly, they'll be for looks only, since you won't take advantage of their design.
12-10-2006, 03:42 PM
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Curiouz, My car is paid for.
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why would i care if your car is paid for? want a cookie? i never mentioned you in any of this. It was mentioned because brjhnson said id be envious. read the thread before posting.
Curiouz, My car is paid for.
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why would i care if your car is paid for? want a cookie? i never mentioned you in any of this. It was mentioned because brjhnson said id be envious. read the thread before posting.
12-10-2006, 03:47 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Curiouz_G »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
nah i dont envy. cars fully paid off so i got cash to spare. and plus, its not like he has it already. its like me saying "im thinking about getting a nissan skyline. ENVY ME"</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah i want a cookie
nah i dont envy. cars fully paid off so i got cash to spare.
and plus, its not like he has it already. its like me saying "im thinking about getting a nissan skyline. ENVY ME"</TD></TR></TABLE>Yeah i want a cookie
12-10-2006, 07:29 PM
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Oh jeez, all this crap flying around, not much of it is right.
Pads and fluid, thats right, good tires is right.
This "more powerful caliper" junk is bullshit. The caliper can only grab as hard as the master cylinder can push. Its designed to push on one piston based on the pressure - volume ratio of the stock caliper. You add 4 pistons, the volume goes up significantly, and the pressure inversely drops. Its more even pressure, but its LESS pressure. Your hope is that the increased area makes up for the lack of pressure applied to the pistons (and the added pedal travel to push enough fluid to even make the caliper clamp), but it doesn't always work. A lot of times it doesnt. Its very rare that those things make a significant, if any, difference in stopping distance. The only benefit that actually turns up is the decrease in rotor temps, but you really have to beat the car hard to get the brakes hot enough to cause trouble (you need a track).
So in short, unless you have overheat problems, leave the stock brakes there, change the pads and fluid, stick with blank face rotors and save yourself about $900. 11" OEM brakes would be the next logical step to help with overheat, and since they're still single piston and not a whole lot bigger than stock, they won't mess with the P/V ratio too much.
It all works as a system, changing just one piece makes a mess out of it, it all needs to be balanced.
Pads and fluid, thats right, good tires is right.
This "more powerful caliper" junk is bullshit. The caliper can only grab as hard as the master cylinder can push. Its designed to push on one piston based on the pressure - volume ratio of the stock caliper. You add 4 pistons, the volume goes up significantly, and the pressure inversely drops. Its more even pressure, but its LESS pressure. Your hope is that the increased area makes up for the lack of pressure applied to the pistons (and the added pedal travel to push enough fluid to even make the caliper clamp), but it doesn't always work. A lot of times it doesnt. Its very rare that those things make a significant, if any, difference in stopping distance. The only benefit that actually turns up is the decrease in rotor temps, but you really have to beat the car hard to get the brakes hot enough to cause trouble (you need a track).
So in short, unless you have overheat problems, leave the stock brakes there, change the pads and fluid, stick with blank face rotors and save yourself about $900. 11" OEM brakes would be the next logical step to help with overheat, and since they're still single piston and not a whole lot bigger than stock, they won't mess with the P/V ratio too much.
It all works as a system, changing just one piece makes a mess out of it, it all needs to be balanced.