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Oct 29, 2003 | 06:45 PM

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bitkahuna

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Quote:

Originally posted by Mr Johnson
Byootifull Big Black Brakes...

Me Likey...

Can't wait for your impressions. BTW: What pads did you end up getting?

Thanks.

Pads that came with the kit are Axxis Ultimates. Will post impressions soon. I've also got to test my 'other' mod (see Engine/Tranny section, hehe).

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Oct 29, 2003 | 06:54 PM

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Neo

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Finally!!!!!!

I've been waiting for you to get them on. They look fantastic. Congrats!

Oct 29, 2003 | 07:44 PM

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THAT is a beautiful sight! Funny, I just installed my 14" StopTech kit on Sunday (red calipers, X-drilled)... so far, I love them!

Just be sure to follow the break-in procedure- I am still paranoid about leaving my foot on the brake and intersections (to avoid pad deposition onto the rotor). I haven't really hammered them yet, but you can feel the amount of potential stopping power even during normal braking. I did the X-drilled OE size rear rotors, pads, and brake lines too. Nothing to it- a pretty easy install, but I took my time.

StopTech: "Supercharging for your brakes..."

Looks terrific!!

-Bob

Oct 29, 2003 | 08:24 PM

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looking good there! that's awesome! you should get the rear too!

Oct 29, 2003 | 09:38 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by rominl
you should get the rear too!

I don't think he can. The fronts for the 4-corners are tuned a little different than the fronts-only kit.

Oct 29, 2003 | 09:45 PM

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AWESOME.......Nice choice in color too......

Oct 29, 2003 | 10:18 PM

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Very nice and I like the color, too.

I'm curious to know what you think of the pads. Those HRE's are gonna be a lot more work to keep clean than my Volks which are alrleady gunmetal gray.

Oct 29, 2003 | 11:17 PM

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Awsome! That looks great!

How does the braking feel?

Oct 30, 2003 | 04:31 AM

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DrewGS4

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Very very nice. Looking forward to your review on these badboys.

Oct 30, 2003 | 05:31 AM

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Looks great bit. I was so impress when I opened the box and see the size of the rotors. Enjoy !

Oct 30, 2003 | 06:02 AM

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Bit,
Looks good, congrats on the brakes and LSD. Enjoy the mods

Oct 30, 2003 | 07:58 AM

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tomtnc

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My, you have such big brakes

Oct 30, 2003 | 10:41 AM

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Congrats Paul! Now your CL meet parking lot ventures will be that much more thrilling/sickening!!!

Oct 30, 2003 | 10:51 AM

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Great upgrade Paul!!
Looking foreward to hearing your "test" results.

Oct 30, 2003 | 10:52 AM

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For those interested in the brake weights, I got info directly from StopTech. Here's what the guy described as 'approximate weights':

ST-40 caliper w/o pads = ~8.25lbs
Typical 355 rotor & hat assembly = ~15.50lbs
Typical caliper bracket = ~1.0lbs
Pads = ~1.0lb each
Lines = Same as the stock line

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