Is there anyone using this setup?? Wondering if I should try them out as opposed to Spoons. The caliper is a little lighter then Spoons counterpart....

 

I had that setup forsale for $1150 back then when no one wanted them.

 

The ones u had for sale were the old style calipers, which are already discontinued.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Saga &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The ones u had for sale were the old style calipers, which are already discontinued.

</TD></TR></TABLE>Yeah thats true.

 

get em. be different.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JUN EK9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get em. be different.</TD></TR></TABLE>Get em. Be broke.

 

Stupid question maybe but,

Why?

 

They aren't that much more than Spoons are they? Thats what I thought anyways

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1GreyTeg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Stupid question maybe but,

Why?

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"To be different" and they are also abit lighter than Spoons..besides looking bling

 

have a link to more info on those?

Not that I'm planning on spending $$$ on brakes, just bored at work

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by swlabhot &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They aren't that much more than Spoons are they? Thats what I thought anyways</TD></TR></TABLE>

As a complete kit, you would end up paying probably well over $2000.
In addition, those rotors would cost you an arm and leg when they need to be replaced.

Something to keep in mind.......

 

I wonder what the price of the calipers are in comparison to the Spoons....
Anybody know? Can you get jsut hte Mu calipers?

 

I think what many ppl have overlooked is the importance of being able to use stock size pads with any calipers that you use.

Project Mu/Endless/Brembo/etc are designed to use their own pads, which are different from the stock pad in size/shape. Being able to use stock pads with your calipers = 1. you get to choose whatever pads that you want to use. 2. you save a ton of $$$ for not having to get whatever Endless/Project Mu/etc replacement pads.

Another thing to look into is the extra thickness of these calipers. Depending on the size/design of the wheel, typically you have to run wheels that have an offset of +35 to clear them, and then longer studs etc. For your reference, a friend of mine has endless 4pot's and he's using 16x7 Mugen MF-10 +43 WITH 8mm spacers, just to give you a rough idea idea. MF-10's we are talking about.

That's why Spoon is still superior even in Japan, where a lot of 4pot calipers are readily available for DC2.

And no you cannot get the calipers alone, they come in a kit.

 

I wouldn't care about trying to use stock pads. I'd want something with a bigger bad and bigger swept area. 4pot is

BUT, I refuse to go with a caliper that forces me to go with a wheel bigger than 15". I prefer a 15x7.5 or wider wheel and crazy offset doesn't bother me. If these would fit under some 15's and give me BETTER braking, I'd hit it.

Till then, I gotta stick with the spoonage.....

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Saga &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Project Mu/Endless/Brembo/etc are designed to use their own pads, which are different from the stock pad in size/shape.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I am using Endless pads in a stock calipers and they are fine. No difference in size/shape...

 

Black R: I know what you mean. ONLY if $$$ was not a concern, everything is "hit-able". FYI, these calipers will not fit under 15". You should look into the Endless 4pot.

Flux: The Endless pads that you are using are stock replacement pads. You cannot use those pads with these calipers (Not even the Endless calipers).

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1GreyTeg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Stupid question maybe but,

Why?

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Stupid question indeed.

Why do I always find people always want justification to an upgraded part that requires a bigger wheel? Who cares, if we have the money, then so be it.

If you dont have the money then HUSH.

 

if you don't have the money stay stock...
if you have the money, **** stock

 

Most of the people on this board that have had the Project Mu usually ditch them within a year due to the pads costing so much.

It might not seem like such a big deal. But when you have to purchase expensive tires and pads along with all of the other costs that go into racing, it can really put a big dent in your wallet. But if you can afford it, then go for it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you don't have the money stay stock...
if you have the money, **** stock </TD></TR></TABLE>

words to live by. think i'm gonn have to put that zen-like phrase in my sig.

 

haha I was thinking about doing the same thing

Edit: Steve McQueen quote is even cooler

 

that set up above cost over 3000 dollars....i talked to mackin at sema about that kit!!!!!!!!!! and that is dealer cost there....not even to mention the markup!!!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">that set up above cost over 3000 dollars....i talked to mackin at sema about that kit!!!!!!!!!! and that is dealer cost there....not even to mention the markup!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>


HOLY CHIT!!!

I guess only BABY and SHAQ can afford these.....

 

Don't forget JayZ....afterall he's got the ITR.

Your statement made me think about how these guys would look in an integra.

Baby would not fit in an integra.....comfortably at least. And Shaq is just to damn big. He'd have to sit in the back seat and drive.

 

Saga: You can get the Spoon calipers on their own or as a kit (if this is what u meant)

I plan to get the Spoon calipers as I want to retain the use of stock ITR wheels withour any mods but lookin to use them with Project Mu rotors which are quite reasonable in cost. Are the Project rotors any good??