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Old 02-15-2009, 01:27 PM
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Honestly, unless you go to the track every weekend, you'll be just fine with better pads, rotors, high-temp fluid, and braided lines, correct? I just use mine for a DD, but I will probably hit up the track a couple times a year after I get my brakes and suspension done.. I'd love the Brembo's or some likewise braking system, but that $900 will pay for most of my M62..
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So, the Brembo front conversion ran you, what, about $700 or something if I remember correctly? I want to do it down the road.. I like that fact that it's 100% OEM factory fit..
Hey, not bad if this is accurate.
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Old 02-15-2009, 01:30 PM
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I believe he said it was about $900 if you piece it together, but a touch over a grand from GM directly.. But yes, completely bolt-on for all SS models..
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Originally Posted by averagewhiteboy
I believe he said it was about $900 if you piece it together, but a touch over a grand from GM directly.. But yes, completely bolt-on for all SS models..
NOT a complete bolt on for all years if you do TC axles and bearings, have ABS . be warned...
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Old 02-15-2009, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by qwikredline
NOT a complete bolt on for all years if you do TC axles and bearings, have ABS . be warned...
I think they are referring to just the TC's brakes, but yes, this is a very involved build, and i am lucky to have someone working on it that cares so much about the little details.
This is an informational thread, not at all something the average guy can knock up in a garage.
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Originally Posted by ls1fbody
I think they are referring to just the TC's brakes, but yes, this is a very involved build, and i am lucky to have someone working on it that cares so much about the little details.
This is an informational thread, not at all something the average guy can knock up in a garage.
Ive got a spare twisting beam, an old Grand Am, a blow torch and some scrap steel.....I could do it.
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Old 02-15-2009, 02:16 PM
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^ you, aren't the average Joe.

How are those control arms doing?
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do it do it do it you can knock it off during the rain delay for the daytona 500
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Old 02-15-2009, 02:19 PM
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haha, it just one of those projects you work on during the commercials. No biggie.
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^ you, aren't the average Joe.

How are those control arms doing?
400 miles so far.....no issues noted AT ALL. Ill pull 'em on wednesday and take a closer look for boot pinching or anything, but nothings moved so far. Steddy has some SERIOUS roads near his house, we HAMMERED these things there on Friday night.
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400 miles so far.....no issues noted AT ALL. Ill pull 'em on wednesday and take a closer look for boot pinching or anything, but nothings moved so far. Steddy has some SERIOUS roads near his house, we HAMMERED these things there on Friday night.
all good. we are just a few days away from deciding to put them into OTTP inventory....

i cant wait to put them on my car, Maven was the first....
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Old 02-16-2009, 02:08 AM
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^ i want as well haha. I like the new sig maven. It sounds like the range of motion issues that were the original worry, aren't even an issue?
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They don't come painted black with the brembo words painted on it? Gee that stinks.
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Old 03-17-2009, 08:06 AM
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lol, no i guess not. Not that it matters. i wanted them yellow anyway.
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this will be cool when ur done
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Old 04-15-2009, 06:14 PM
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indeed...

stiff suspension ftw. the right rear wants up too.

they're ready...



it's ready...

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Old 04-15-2009, 06:34 PM
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Old 04-15-2009, 06:37 PM
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hahah, i just need my pallet! lol.
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IM GOING TO GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO MYSELF FOR GETTING WILL AN AWESOME DEAL ON THOSE NITTOS

thank you thank you
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Old 04-15-2009, 07:01 PM
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dude your buddy is the man, thanks a ton for that hook up, you saved me the price of a whole tire.
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IF YOU BUY 3 TIRES. U GE TTHE 4TH FREE. LOL hahaha
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Old 04-15-2009, 07:21 PM
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seriously. Thats how much he saved me.

i think i should have gone with the 275's in the rear. The 265's are just a hair too small. There is no rim protector now.
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ask if u can pay the difference? lol
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Old 04-15-2009, 07:27 PM
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they've already been mounted and balanced. I just know better for next time.
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