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Old 03-18-05, 07:32 AM
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Well since I didn't secure a buyer for my new Brembo kit and rear rotors to allow me to go with a Rotora 6/4 setup, I'll be proceeding with installation this afternoon. This 14" kit will be replacing my RMM brake kit (already sold), so after the break-in period I'll be able to provide you guys with my opinion in performance differences. Per request in the "summer mod" thread I've decided to supply plenty of pics for your viewing pleasure
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Old 03-18-05, 08:53 AM
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Nice. The shop should be able to perform the bedding process for you after the install. You should be able to "test" them on the way home.
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to be honest, if you could have just waited a bit longer, i might just have gotten everything straighten out to buy the brakes from you.

but seriously, i think these are much better off on your car than the rotora. just my 2 cents
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Wow...that's purty!!
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That is some serious looking metal!!!
Old 03-18-05, 05:40 PM
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nothing says bbk like a big fat caliper and rotor. congrats..
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That's going to make one nice brake set-up
Old 03-19-05, 04:26 PM
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wow..very nice....man those calipers...woooo....
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had to take the wheel back off to get a pic!






Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to get better pics of the car due to all the lovely weather we have going on here in the ATL

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Nice No issues with fittment under the SSRs?

edit - I think the instructions had a very good writeup on break in. Something like the below (copied from tire rack)

BREMBO Gran Turismo

In a safe area, apply brakes moderately from 60mph to 30mph and then drive approximately 1⁄2 mile to allow the brakes to cool. Repeat this procedure approximately 30 times.

I did my break on on a mostly-deserted highway in the middle of the night. Still got a lot of strange looks from folks at my driving antics

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Pics look great. Those brembos are huge
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damn this is nice, very nice!!!!!!!! gosh i love that fill up the whole wheel feel

awesome man, congrats!
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SEXY! hows it feel?


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