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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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Do you think that these brakes would look stupid on my car?



theyre the knight sports ones and i thought itd be a nice touch for when i have the full kit.... but im unsure about the color, what do you all think
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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My thought is red is sorta over used, but never really out.... if that makes sense. Lots of people have it and a lot of people are now shying away from it, but I would not recommend staying away from it because of that. Looks okay IMHO on any color but as said, it is a little common. That being said, I need to repaint my calibers and the color I have in the garage is red. Will I use it? I don't know, but having it conveniently on hand means I probably will. Side note.... Don, the car is looking great!!!
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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they're just pads. why don't you go for something a little cheaper and more available. like the EBC stuff.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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yea, i don't see the need to get pads from japan. unless your going with hard to find stuff for a bbk or something. these will get used and tossed.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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yeah i hear what you guys are saying about that theyre going to get used etc but i thought it would look good all together....thanks for the compliment rx8speeddmon

maybe ill wait, endlessrotaries offered a nice deal for rotors and hawk pads, maybe ill go for that
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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I don't think you will be able to see much of them behind the caliper anyways. I would go for what danomite said.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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danomite, EBC stuff? do you have a link?
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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You'll barely notice the red from the outside. My carbotechs are red as well, and can barely notice them from the outside . If you use the OEM shim, I doubt you will even see the color.


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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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http://www.ebcbrakes.com/automotive.html
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:48 PM
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hey input1234, we have the same jack!! lol, i bet a lot of us have that...
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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hey input1234, we have the same jack!! lol, i bet a lot of us have that...
Yeah, best jack for the money; a lot of people use em.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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oh yeah you hardly see them. Hmmm i think ill give it a miss
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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DonJuan,

Order up some Endless Brake Pads from me and the Backplate is Blue. I too had a winning blue and that's what i did.

Rishie
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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