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Five Decimal Zero
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BTW, I am on a budget and plan on doing the 5-lug conversion later. Any advise will help...thanks!
Posts: 972 | From: San Jose, California | Registered: May 2002
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cheap
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If you're on a budget wouldn't it be cheaper to WAIT and do the brake upgrade/5-lug conversion at the same time? Or just not do the 5-lug conversion at all?
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Posts: 1358 | From: Maine | Registered: Feb 2002
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Five Decimal Zero
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Originally posted by cheap:
If you're on a budget wouldn't it be cheaper to WAIT and do the brake upgrade/5-lug conversion at the same time? Or just not do the 5-lug conversion at all?
It would be cheaper to wait but my brakes are squeaking and rotors are glazed a bit. Plus I have 4 lug Cobra Rs with good tires and would hate to give that up right now. Unless you got the hooks on a 5-lug conversion and wheels.
Posts: 972 | From: San Jose, California | Registered: May 2002
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Five Decimal Zero
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Anyone else? I just want to know if the 4-lug caliper upgrade is even worth it.
Posts: 972 | From: San Jose, California | Registered: May 2002
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FasterDamnit
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I did the MkVII 73mm calipers, dimpled GT rotors. Much better. There is a little more pedal travel w/ the larger pistons but it definitely stops faster and I can better modulate, now. Very noticable at the track- easier to hit the second return road. I am quitte pleased w/ the results. Be sure to use good pads- I like the carbon metallic, but the create a lot of dust. (I was using them before the swap.)
ps- I got my calipers for $30 out of the junkyard.
[ September 11, 2003, 10:24 AM: Message edited by: FasterDamnit ]
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Get an up-grade on the front rotors to more larger disks. Much like the sloted or cross drilled rotors. I hear that it can really improve stopping distance. But check if they are available for 4-lug rotors. I'm sure some performance shops should have it.
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Posts: 499 | From: Stockton | Registered: Aug 2002
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well N20 told me you can upgrade on the rotors to a slotted or crossdrilled or both and you can use a 98 GT caliper and it hella improves yer braking.
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Five Decimal Zero
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Anyone know any shops in the bay that stocks slotted rotors? I plan on gettin' a BJ tomorrow.
Posts: 972 | From: San Jose, California | Registered: May 2002
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Five Decimal Zero
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BJ meaning Brake Job...
Posts: 972 | From: San Jose, California | Registered: May 2002
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hahhaha..i was gonna basterdize yer thread with a smartass comment..what part of the bay yer in?
Posts: 1342 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Sep 2002
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Five Decimal Zero
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I work in San Jose but live in Newark. So anywhere in South and East bay. A BJ tonight wouldn't be too bad either. ![[Cool]](cool.gif)
Posts: 972 | From: San Jose, California | Registered: May 2002
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Originally posted by VenGeance:
Get an up-grade on the front rotors to more larger disks. Much like the sloted or cross drilled rotors. I hear that it can really improve stopping distance. But check if they are available for 4-lug rotors. I'm sure some performance shops should have it.
Larger rotors mean more swept braking area which means shorter stopping distance.
Drilled rotors look cool but they will not reduce stopping distance! If you are spending under $500 a pair for just rotors, chances are they will crack under road race conditions.
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Posts: 246 | From: Manteca | Registered: May 2003
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