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Old 09-22-06, 03:33 PM
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Im planning to pick up some AP Racing Brake Kit. 6 Pot. Does anyone have these on? How is it? I heard that Nascar, F1 cars use it all the time.

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Old 09-22-06, 03:59 PM
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I think rominl had it on his car
Old 09-22-06, 08:51 PM
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really? dang...i wanna know how he likes it.
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AP Racing is indeed one of the top top brake manufacturers. No one would be sorry if they had AP Brakes.
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I've got the AP Racing setup and I love it. You could probably do better with a fully balanced front and rear set from someone like StopTech but I have never been disappointed or felt the need to change.
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Cool thanks! how much was the price range?
Old 09-23-06, 03:42 AM
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Price...!?! it cost a arm, a leg, and a big toe from your other leg. hehe j/k

Those are some sweet brakes!! nice choice!
Old 09-23-06, 05:16 AM
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project mu, endless, ap racing, alcon, brembo...you cannot go wrong with either of those
Old 09-23-06, 11:05 AM
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i couldn't be happier with my ap racing. looks awesome and the stopping power is very good. fading is awesome too. just make sure you be aware of the brake pads (pigid) stock with ap racing. they take long to warm up but once warm up they are crazy and so are the brake dust

i changed them to hawk hps, not as aggressive and i still love them.

price wise it's a bit high but you get the exclusivity with it. i have to say though i like my stoptech on the sc430 just as much too
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Originally Posted by aloha03gs
project mu, endless, ap racing, alcon, brembo...you cannot go wrong with either of those
please add stoptech to the list team lexus use them for a reason

price for ap racing? prepare to be around 3k with rear setup, at least
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awsome....do you have any pictures of them Rominl? Thanks!
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I've heard mixed reviews for stoptech at track.
I've heard their rotors aren't as high quality (more prone to cracking) however I read their white papers on balancing. So confused
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Originally Posted by rominl
price for ap racing? prepare to be around 3k with rear setup, at least
$3k for front and rear? I did not realize they added a rear BBK? Did their pricing also drop? If true, $3k for a 4-corner kit is a killer deal.
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