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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 02:20 PM
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But the brembos have worse stopping power then our stockers.... this is my point.

GrRx8 if you are going to do testing you will have to do it pretty much same day or with similar outside temperatures/humidity etc etc.... if you change you tire/wheel combo its pointless, your going to increase your stopping distance with bigger heavier wheels anyway.
Fly me and blueeyes out there well put your brakes on for free and hell i'll even talk to ryan about putting the test in RxTuner as a fun little tidbit.

But since thats out of the question for now can you weigh the rotors see how much more or less they weight than stock?
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by PoLaK
But since thats out of the question for now can you weigh the rotors see how much more or less they weight than stock?

I will sure do that mate as i have them sitting next to me for a month
If you know the stock weight i can weight the aftermarket right now else i must change them and then weight them..

As for the rims i m getting bigger and the tires will be 235/35 and 265/30 so as you said the number won't be as accurate as with the stock rims but in the stock rims the pistons won't fit....
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 04:54 PM
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You can pop the new wheels on and do some tets with the stock brakes if you want. Then you can do an accurate comparison.
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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That's a good thought...Until December...I can't wait..I have paid for the rims-bodykit-wing and i must wait for 1 month more....

My trust titanium exhaust is coming next week though!!xexexexe!!!greddy sp2 sold its time for the titanium beauty!!Also custom trunk for 2 12" and an 1600w amp will be this week project..I must also drive this thing a bit!!LOL
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 02:12 AM
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At last here are my GREX GPOT BRAKES!!

I bought a rim just to fit them into cause they can't fit in the stock 18" and THEY COULDN'T FIT IN THE 19" EVEN!!

I had to install very small wheel spacer in the front rims..

The braking is awesome..I can't believe how fast i am stopping now..



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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 02:43 AM
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nice setup!
i like it.
only the front? not rear?
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 02:54 AM
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Not Rear mate..It doesn't offer something significant to get bigger brakes rear in a rw car
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 02:55 AM
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Post some braking distance before and after install, also post some after a few laps on track if you do tracking if you don't mind.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 03:05 AM
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Hey bro i am not a track-race driver...LOL
If i ever find some parts that will show me that info you want i ll post it be sure
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 03:48 AM
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how do you open your door? with that fin on the side??

nice setup.. ive seen these in person the chrome versions though...

looks really neat..
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 04:46 AM
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The carbon strake is cut in front from the inside of it so when i open there is no problem..MAGIC :D
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 10:32 AM
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Aren't you over doing it a little with those added fender grills? Eh, if that floats your boat go for it I guess. Doesn't really suit my taste.

Those are some crazy brakes... I hope they were worth the money.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by GrRx8MaZdA
I will try to weight the stock parts...

Also the full set was arround 3k

Now i really don't know what colour rims to have in my 8????
What do you do for a living? Jeez man, you are shelling out the cash on that car...
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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I have a very good job and i am wasting all the money from my past jobs and all the savings for something that makes me happy every day...Please mate don't start again the same conversation...
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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congrats on your latest mods...have fun with it...don't worry about what everyone else says, its your car...
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by GrRx8MaZdA
Hey bro i am not a track-race driver...LOL
If i ever find some parts that will show me that info you want i ll post it be sure
Not a race car driver, so why the need to upgrade the brakes?


Anyhoo, looks great! I really like the look.

The fender thing is absolutely hidious though. I'm sorry, i just dont like it at all.
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 04:55 AM
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The fender thing should be done for the doors..anyhow..

I am racing my car but its a daily driver..you missed the point..Also the car will be soon be highly tuned in the motor again..
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by GrRx8MaZdA
I have a very good job and i am wasting all the money from my past jobs and all the savings for something that makes me happy every day...Please mate don't start again the same conversation...
I'm not. But, you have put more money into that car than anyone I have ever seen. $3k for front brakes when the braking is already amazing is just a lot of money. But, again, it's your ton of money and your car and your re-sale value, so do with it what you please.
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 01:02 AM
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i spent 10 bucks on a air freshner..does that count as excessive? haha
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 06:06 AM
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there goes the resale value....lol
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 07:24 AM
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who cares about the resale value when you can enjoy a nice car and lots of money to mod it to make it unique.... and still have spare money after that....
life is too short....
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX
i spent 10 bucks on a air freshner..does that count as excessive? haha
That money could be better spent on a few cans of deodarant, you excessive bastard LOL!!
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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why don't you just be cheaper and take a shower dammit.
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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very nice, its good to see you enjoy your car and modding it, your setup looks good and im sure performs good too
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