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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 09:14 AM
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Thumbs up Drilled & Slotted Performance Rotors

I was advised not to replace my front rotors, since they don't vibrate upon braking.

But I know the Brembo front Rotors are old and the pads are basically bald. I was told the rears are good, so I didn't get rotors for the rear. New pads all around and having these installed today if possible. Looks good, quality seems A1, shipped super fast.
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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 11:37 PM
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weren't you planning to go TT? what's the point of getting new rotors for the smaller brakes if you'll be upgrading to bigger brakes and you'll need rotors again?
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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 06:42 AM
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You have me confused with someone else. I would never waste money force inducing a vvti motor. If that was a priority, I would have bought the 04 G35, or 96 Stang Cobra i passed on, for this rare SC4.

I sourced a MK4 LSD from a TT 5spd. That and a 3.92 ratio are the only major mods I will do. Deleting all resonators & mufflers (except the Borla) tomorrow.

In this cities winter and cracked up streets, I'm keeping my 17" GS wheels with meaty tires. Money isn't a problem. Practicality is. A BBK won't clear my 17s, as the stock calipers barely clear the wheels. A 20mm spacer for the front isn't an option.

Since I needed new front rotors and new pads, I decided to replace the Brembo Rotors, with these, to keep the drilled & slotted look of the rears. I'm doing slow mods. Got new interior speakers, light kits, tints all around, need a paint detail (why now with winter weather & no garage?), interior detail & what not.

Next sports car will be a Mustang manual. Cheap plentiful parts, EASY to make power.
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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 08:50 AM
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I'm pretty sure he meant he thought you were going TT brakes.
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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by scENFORCER
I'm pretty sure he meant he thought you were going TT brakes.
yea lol ^^
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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by oldManTan
yea lol ^^
Lmao!!! I wasted a whole explanation. Wish these* cars where easy to mod, power train wise. Such a beautiful car. Dude in a LS430 pulled up on me earlier today and asked if I was selling. Says he had a 92 SC4 and he wanted a summer car.

Yeah right. Never selling lol. But yeah, BBK has to wait. These will do until I move to Georgia.
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 03:18 PM
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A 98 SC400 should be a good running car. Maybe do some cheap weight reduction.
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Old Feb 13, 2015 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by bigwhite
A 98 SC400 should be a good running car. Maybe do some cheap weight reduction.
I wouldn't too much worry about weight reduction. Not besides a hood and calipers. The Lamborghini Aventador is over 4000 lbs. But has 410 more horses.

If I could squeeze 300rwhp out of this car, that be fine. She's my daily. I'll buy a Fox Body Mustang when I want to build power.
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