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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:24 PM
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im looking for somthin better then stock , i want rotors an pads maybe calipers, later,
but whats a good rotor that will fit under stock wheels, an whats some good pads , car is dailiy driven , but i go threw soem twisties almost every day , also i always hear stuff about cross drilled rotors an slotted rotors whicj are better for somewhat aggressive daily use

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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:27 PM
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legend rotors? nsx calipers?
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:27 PM
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Default Re: looking for some all around good brakes (01-0720)

Try some ATE super blue fluid, Axxis ultimate pads (or panther plus if u dont mind a warm up period) and braided lines and see if u still think u need better calipers..

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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:27 PM
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Rotors are wear items.

Get the cheapest rotors you can find.

For a nice set of pads, IM "cobalt" on this board and he'll set you up with something.

A word of caution though:

You may want to learn to drive before you wrap your car around a tree one day.
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:28 PM
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Try some ATE super blue fluid, Axxis ultimate pads (or panther plus if u dont mind a warm up period) and braided lines and see if u still think u need better calipers..
or rotors
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:30 PM
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if you guys dotn mind could you include some links as to where i could find these parts


thanks alot for the info

ps power slot rotors, i can get them very cheap are they worth the money
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:32 PM
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Default Re: looking for some all around good brakes (01-0720)

ps power slot rotors, i can get them very cheap are they worth the money
no...stock rotors=$26 at autozone
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:32 PM
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Default Re: looking for some all around good brakes (01-0720)

if you guys dotn mind could you include some links as to where i could find these parts


thanks alot for the info

ps power slot rotors, i can get them very cheap are they worth the money
Get the cheapest rotors (i.e. Napa, Autozone, Pep Boys, etc) you can get because they're only going to end up cracked or warped.

Get a good brake fluid like others have mentioned, but I don't feel that lines are necessary.

Good fluid and pads is all you need.

But that still won't stop you from hitting a tree.
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:35 PM
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Default Re: looking for some all around good brakes (Reid)

im not gonna hit a tree i no my limit an i no the cars limit is alot farther then mine an i dont intend on finding the cars limit untill i become more expierenced with the car
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:36 PM
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Default Re: looking for some all around good brakes (Reid)

I'm agreeing with Reid on this, Learn the car and how to drive it correctly FIRST!

The stock ones are really nice, I mean really fuggin nice- Do you know the ITR is in the ten best stopping cars for the US?

that has to say something, right?
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:46 PM
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so some autozone rotors, axxxis pads, ate super blue fluid, an i hear good things about steel braided brake lines so ill get those to

quick questions, where can i buy axxxis pads an ate fluid from

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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:47 PM
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where is this 10 best?
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:48 PM
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im not gonna hit a tree i no my limit an i no the cars limit is alot farther then mine an i dont intend on finding the cars limit untill i become more expierenced with the car
That's the problem.

You don't pick and choose when you're going to find out the car's limit.

If you know better, than go to an autox, where you can learn to control your car at the limit in a safe environment.

We don't need to lose any more ITR owners. Learn from the mistakes of others.
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:51 PM
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Default Re: looking for some all around good brakes (Reid)

speaking off auto cross im goin to one tommarow , at fedex field in dc
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:51 PM
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Default Re: looking for some all around good brakes (01-0720)

im not gonna hit a tree i no my limit an i no the cars limit is alot farther then mine an i dont intend on finding the cars limit untill i become more expierenced with the car
not to flame you BUT your knowledge of spelling and choice of words are not too good=
"no" should have been "Know"
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:52 PM
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Default Re: looking for some all around good brakes (01-0720)

speaking off auto cross im goin to one tommarow , at fedex field in dc


Drive your car as hard as you can, and go past the limits in a place where it won't kill you.
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:53 PM
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When R&T had the break downs in the back of the magazine back when, I looked and compared all the cars...

And It was written up about this not to long ago.

but don't you agree that 112ft from 60 is great?
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:56 PM
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Default Re: looking for some all around good brakes (Bbasso)

thanks for the info an lookin out for a fellow itr owener, i hope to see you guys at a autox one day, an bbasson sorryi dont spell that good i type to fast to realize how im spelling
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 09:57 PM
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No prob, just letting you know...
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 11:31 PM
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Default Re: looking for some all around good brakes (Bbasso)

everyone is trying to give you a education like you dont know how to drive, probably just cause your question is a little broad

do you want to track the car?

what is your budget?

if you want better braking: i.e. more control, can feel what the brakes are doing, able to withstand high temp from repeating high speed runs
I would say getting pads and fluid

axxis ultimates are a good street pad with little dust and low noise
panther plus pads are an aggresive street pad that does excelent on the track, but make more noise and dust (hardcore racers dont care about that stuff, they just wana stop fast)

most brake aftermarket brake fluid out there is good
i use ate super blue, castrol also make good stuff

mugen and some other companies make larger diameter and thicker rotors if you want to keep your stock calipers. it will give you better resistence to "brake fade" when your pads/rotors get too hot they start to lose braking ability

please do a search as well, you can call andie at cobalt frictions
https://honda-tech.com/zerouser?cmd=...e&id=999298166

he is super knowladgeble and will be able to answer your questions and is your one stop shop at getting product for you at a good price
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Old Sep 22, 2002 | 09:13 AM
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thanks for the help, im just lookin for somthin for weekend fun not really tracks yet
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 07:31 PM
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For "weekend fun" on public roads:

- OE Rotors (Brembo, Autozone, OE Honda - doesn't matter)
- Axxis Ultimate or Ferodo DS2500 brake pads
- SS Braided Lines --> SKIP and save your money
- Valvoline Synpower or Ate Super Blue or Ate Typ200 brake fluids
* Cooling ducts or removing the OE rotor shield if you abuse your brakes/car

You can do front rotors (Colletti Motorsports or NAPA or Autozone), Axxis Ultimate front and rear pads, and new brake fluid for under $200.

-Andie
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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 06:42 AM
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Axxis Ultimates pads
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