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Old May 30, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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So I have a GS Fsport and have had it for two weeks now. Disclaimer I did not even drive the premium or luxury models only the Fsport.

I have to say I am sooooooo impressed with the brakes that come on our cars. They have all the stopping power you need and the feedback and sensitivity is perfect IMO.

Just wanted to throw it out there, how much I love these Fsport brakes!
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Old May 30, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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Put a ring on it!
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Old May 30, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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Yep. Many reviews have gone out of their way to highlight the brakes on an F-Sport RWD as a particular strong point of the GS. They're 2 piece lighter weight rotors (reduces unsprung weight and improves handling), larger (14.1 inch vs 13.1 inch on a normal GS) and have a unique design to improve airflow and cooling over the rotors in order to reduce brake fade.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Yes, the brakes, the steering, the smooth acceleration (vs. the turocharged 5 series) and the interior... oh, that interior.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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Paint those calipers!
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Old May 31, 2012 | 05:03 AM
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But , the AWD F-Sport and the Lux have the same standard brakes correct?
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Old May 31, 2012 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by kssod
But , the AWD F-Sport and the Lux have the same standard brakes correct?
Yes, all AWD models share the same brake components.
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Old May 31, 2012 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Sevn86
Paint those calipers!
Ok so that brings up a good point. I was thinking about doing that. What do you guys think on a white car, red?
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Old May 31, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by djpeakSD
Ok so that brings up a good point. I was thinking about doing that. What do you guys think on a white car, red?
+1 What do you guys think would go well on a black car? Black, silver, blue, or yellow?

I was looking at this black Lambo with yellow callipers and I think the yellow looks pretty darn good against black.


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Old May 31, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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F-Sport BLUE with F-Sport decals.
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Old May 31, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by natnut
F-Sport BLUE with F-Sport decals.
Hmmm, that is an interesting idea!
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Old May 31, 2012 | 12:01 PM
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on stock brakes, please black or silver only. leave other colors to real bbk
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