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03-15-08, 04:37 PM

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Big Brake Kit Installed

So i just finished installing my new BBK. The Balance 8pot Brake Kit fit with OEM quality. There was no need for spacers at all with the VOLK CE28's. I simply unbolted the factory dust shield, and installed all the brackets and rotor. I had about a finger gap between spokes and caliper. Installation was pretty straight forward and took me about an hour for the BBK (30min per side)

03-15-08, 09:48 PM

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looks very nice Rich; how much did it cost you? are brake pads expensive?

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03-16-08, 02:54 AM

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Those are some badass BBK that I can't afford.

03-18-08, 10:47 AM

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awesome rich. looks good.

when is brandon releasing pricing and sales on them?

03-18-08, 10:53 AM

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those look really nice, and are probably great performers. Too bad my LS doesn't have enough power to need that type of stopping power.

03-18-08, 11:35 AM

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looks very nice Rich; how much did it cost you? are brake pads expensive?

Dennis, I got them for $1900. 8 POT front kit with Hawk Pads. I chose Anodized red to match lugs and Volk center caps.

03-18-08, 11:45 PM

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Your new moneypit is coming along very nicely, hopefully I'll see all the new improvements in person soon...

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03-19-08, 03:48 PM

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This is probably the first serious maintenance this 14yo car has seen!

03-22-08, 03:39 PM

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that looks hot!

03-23-08, 12:24 PM

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Nice

04-04-08, 03:34 AM

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It looks perfect on your car. Any plans for the rear?

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Fits in nicely!

04-04-08, 09:38 PM

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Yeah I got them to match the anodized lugs

I havent decided if i wanna go big in the rear yet. since the front is most important. I may ponder it for a while until I need to swap out the rear brakes.

I should have more detailed pics of the car by mid April.