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03-26-02, 02:07 PM
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Dont get it
I have heard all this stuff like Gs brakes are the crap, but honestly i am not to happy with mine. I drove my uncles BMW 33ci and luv those breakes to death. Any opinions?
03-26-02, 02:18 PM
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Two simple thing to fix up the brake... I know.. cause I have 330i...
Upgrade to SS Brake Line.. Superior feeling than 330i.
Upgrade Brake pad and rotor.. (TRD Brake Upgrade).. will definitely better than 330i.
Contact SupraTRD for parts..
Upgrade to SS Brake Line.. Superior feeling than 330i.
Upgrade Brake pad and rotor.. (TRD Brake Upgrade).. will definitely better than 330i.
Contact SupraTRD for parts..
03-26-02, 02:31 PM
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GS outbrakes Ferrari F355 & Porsches!!!
Originally posted by TIKTIK11
I have heard all this stuff like Gs brakes are the crap, but honestly i am not to happy with mine. I drove my uncles BMW 33ci and luv those breakes to death. Any opinions?
I have heard all this stuff like Gs brakes are the crap, but honestly i am not to happy with mine. I drove my uncles BMW 33ci and luv those breakes to death. Any opinions?
GS's have world class brakes! Check the link below to see what I am talking about. Pay special attention to the part about "the GS400 still manages outbrake both Porsche Boxsters and Ferrari F355s and run through the slalom in a Camaro Z28 pounding 67 mph".http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/html/gs400.html
03-26-02, 04:07 PM
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GS brakes rule i love mine
especially with TRD brake upgrade, while the actual braking may not be better, it has a much better feel to the brakes and less fade than stock, and the brake dust issue is overrated.
i cant wait until i get the new tires and then my car will probobly beat the brake distance in that article
especially with TRD brake upgrade, while the actual braking may not be better, it has a much better feel to the brakes and less fade than stock, and the brake dust issue is overrated.
i cant wait until i get the new tires and then my car will probobly beat the brake distance in that article
03-26-02, 04:23 PM
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Re: Dont get it
Originally posted by TIKTIK11
I have heard all this stuff like Gs brakes are the crap, but honestly i am not to happy with mine. I drove my uncles BMW 33ci and luv those breakes to death. Any opinions?
I have heard all this stuff like Gs brakes are the crap, but honestly i am not to happy with mine. I drove my uncles BMW 33ci and luv those breakes to death. Any opinions?
03-29-02, 02:08 PM
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brakes are great !!!
the gs has( oem) very good brakes.
just be progressif on the pedal.
You will stop shorter then who follows you way to close.......... BBBBBBAAAAAAAmmmmmmmmm..... yezzzzz.. this are great brakes but to be used with intelligence.
LOL
cheers
jacko
the gs has( oem) very good brakes.
just be progressif on the pedal.
You will stop shorter then who follows you way to close.......... BBBBBBAAAAAAAmmmmmmmmm..... yezzzzz.. this are great brakes but to be used with intelligence.
LOL
cheers
jacko
03-31-02, 09:06 PM
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I have a bmw too...and the brakes are awsome on it...the brakes on the lex are scary as ***! I am scarried to death every time I step on the brake! It feels like they are about to give or are grinding down everytime....and I have RMM SS brake lines, powerslot cross drilled rotors and project mu pads....it might stop fast in an emergncy but they feel like ***** for 99% of daily driving....and another thing...the GS NO WAY IN HELL bets the Porshe twin turbo in braking ....motor trend is smoking crack...do the math .... it's not posible....
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04-01-02, 10:29 AM
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Stock brakes work fine for daily driving.
According to Motorweek, an ES300 beats a Porsche Twin Turbo 60-0 by five feet, 115 vs. 120 feet. The ES300 outweighs the Porsche by almost 100 lbs. The GS outweighs the ES by about 200 lbs. It certainly seems possible that the GS could outbrake the TT from 60 mph-0.
According to Motorweek, an ES300 beats a Porsche Twin Turbo 60-0 by five feet, 115 vs. 120 feet. The ES300 outweighs the Porsche by almost 100 lbs. The GS outweighs the ES by about 200 lbs. It certainly seems possible that the GS could outbrake the TT from 60 mph-0.
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04-01-02, 10:36 AM
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Originally posted by CSHFLW
I have a bmw too...and the brakes are awsome on it...the brakes on the lex are scary as ***! I am scarried to death every time I step on the brake! It feels like they are about to give or are grinding down everytime....and I have RMM SS brake lines, powerslot cross drilled rotors and project mu pads....it might stop fast in an emergncy but they feel like ***** for 99% of daily driving....and another thing...the GS NO WAY IN HELL bets the Porshe twin turbo in braking ....motor trend is smoking crack...do the math .... it's not posible....
I have a bmw too...and the brakes are awsome on it...the brakes on the lex are scary as ***! I am scarried to death every time I step on the brake! It feels like they are about to give or are grinding down everytime....and I have RMM SS brake lines, powerslot cross drilled rotors and project mu pads....it might stop fast in an emergncy but they feel like ***** for 99% of daily driving....and another thing...the GS NO WAY IN HELL bets the Porshe twin turbo in braking ....motor trend is smoking crack...do the math .... it's not posible....
Cshflw, I nor any publication has ever said that the GS400 outbrakes a porshe turbo
read my quote below.
Originally posted by JAC JZS
Pay special attention to the part about "the GS400 still manages outbrake both Porsche Boxters and Ferrari F355s and run through the slalom in a Camaro Z28 pounding 67 mph".
http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/html/gs400.html
Pay special attention to the part about "the GS400 still manages outbrake both Porsche Boxters and Ferrari F355s and run through the slalom in a Camaro Z28 pounding 67 mph".
http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/html/gs400.html
04-01-02, 10:36 AM
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Originally posted by meanboy
Stock brakes work fine for daily driving.
Stock brakes work fine for daily driving.
04-01-02, 10:38 AM
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Originally posted by CSHFLW
I have a bmw too...and the brakes are awsome on it...the brakes on the lex are scary as ***! I am scarried to death every time I step on the brake! It feels like they are about to give or are grinding down everytime....and I have RMM SS brake lines, powerslot cross drilled rotors and project mu pads....it might stop fast in an emergncy but they feel like ***** for 99% of daily driving....and another thing...the GS NO WAY IN HELL bets the Porshe twin turbo in braking ....motor trend is smoking crack...do the math .... it's not posible....
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Cshflw, I nor any publication has ever said that the GS400 outbrakes a porsche turbo read my quote below.
quote:
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Originally posted by JAC JZS
Pay special attention to the part about "the GS400 still manages outbrake both Porsche Boxters and Ferrari F355s and run through the slalom in a Camaro Z28 pounding 67 mph".
http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/html/gs400.html
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Originally posted by CSHFLW
I have a bmw too...and the brakes are awsome on it...the brakes on the lex are scary as ***! I am scarried to death every time I step on the brake! It feels like they are about to give or are grinding down everytime....and I have RMM SS brake lines, powerslot cross drilled rotors and project mu pads....it might stop fast in an emergncy but they feel like ***** for 99% of daily driving....and another thing...the GS NO WAY IN HELL bets the Porshe twin turbo in braking ....motor trend is smoking crack...do the math .... it's not posible....
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Cshflw, I nor any publication has ever said that the GS400 outbrakes a porsche turbo
read my quote below. quote:
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Originally posted by JAC JZS
Pay special attention to the part about "the GS400 still manages outbrake both Porsche Boxters and Ferrari F355s and run through the slalom in a Camaro Z28 pounding 67 mph".
http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/html/gs400.html
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04-01-02, 10:57 AM
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GS4 can brake... Don't mind what other is telling you.
A Brake distance plus a bad brake feeling.. give me no confidence at all. I had couple close call on high way ramp merge with other cars. Although my Lex stop Just in time.. but sure feels like the 3800lb is not going to make it in time... (sponge feeling) Now my 330 does not have stop better than Lex GS, but the brake feeling definitely give me more confidence.
In short, a SS brake upgrade is definitely needed to have better brake feeling (confidence that my car will stop in time).
A Brake distance plus a bad brake feeling.. give me no confidence at all. I had couple close call on high way ramp merge with other cars. Although my Lex stop Just in time.. but sure feels like the 3800lb is not going to make it in time... (sponge feeling) Now my 330 does not have stop better than Lex GS, but the brake feeling definitely give me more confidence.
In short, a SS brake upgrade is definitely needed to have better brake feeling (confidence that my car will stop in time).
04-01-02, 10:59 AM
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"Cshflw, I nor any publication has ever said that the GS400 outbrakes a porsche turbo read my quote below. "
According to motord trend the GS out brakes EVERY CAR THEY have tested! Last time I trust motor trends numbers...look it up in the back of the mag...
read my quote below. "According to motord trend the GS out brakes EVERY CAR THEY have tested! Last time I trust motor trends numbers...look it up in the back of the mag...
04-01-02, 11:10 AM
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Originally posted by CSHFLW
"Cshflw, I nor any publication has ever said that the GS400 outbrakes a porsche turbo read my quote below. "
According to motord trend the GS out brakes EVERY CAR THEY have tested! Last time I trust motor trends numbers...look it up in the back of the mag...
"Cshflw, I nor any publication has ever said that the GS400 outbrakes a porsche turbo
read my quote below. "According to motord trend the GS out brakes EVERY CAR THEY have tested! Last time I trust motor trends numbers...look it up in the back of the mag...
, like Corvette Z06's, 360 Modenas, etc...
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04-01-02, 11:53 AM
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did you look in the back?
and it doesnt matter...you think that only a 360 and z06 can out brake a GS???? Thats insane....The GS is a bid old heavy car with better then average brakes....not performance one bit
and it doesnt matter...you think that only a 360 and z06 can out brake a GS???? Thats insane....The GS is a bid old heavy car with better then average brakes....not performance one bit