brakes
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Yeah - the stock brakes are lacking. They will stop great - ONCE. I recommend you look into a 13" kit, such as the setup that Supra469 has linked. (Thanks, man! 
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)Yes, I have seen that thread. I'm doing a complete brake job, front and back (new lines, rotors, calipers, and pads). I don't have $700 to throw into just the front brakes. That would put me over a grand for a complete brake job front and back.
Besides, I have already been advised on here that for an NA, I won't be reaching speeds where I would need 13" brakes. I'm not building a race car. I do eventually want to get more power gains through a swap, but that's later down the road. I just want good quality aftermarket brake components.
So, any thoughts on PowerSlot? (where are they made, quality...)
Besides, I have already been advised on here that for an NA, I won't be reaching speeds where I would need 13" brakes. I'm not building a race car. I do eventually want to get more power gains through a swap, but that's later down the road. I just want good quality aftermarket brake components.
So, any thoughts on PowerSlot? (where are they made, quality...)
They should be Brembos basically. Atleast it's been told. I run them. Needed some cutting of the ABS shield in the front, but otherwise OK.
salomon68;1178075 said:
Powerslots are OK, I have them and they work well and seem to be made well, don't know were they are made. Bigger brakes are good for any car, if I could swing it I'd get the package that Doward is suppling. They always rag on the NA's don't pay any attention. I've had mine on the track at Sebring and believe me I sure wish I had the bigger brakes on several times.
Dowards kit is FTMFW... and with the options the vendors have, its INSANEEEE!!!!! if i just didnt spend 600 on all new brakes (calipers, rotors, pads) then i would be jumping all over dowards GB... buttt... my brakes work a thousand times better now.
You know, you can get the brackets/rings from my BBK and pick up the 13" rotors, calipers and such at your own pace
If he needs brakes now, it's not going to help much...
Powerslots are brembos that have been machined and plated. They're fine and you can probably get a better deal through A2motorsports (one of the forum sponsors).
If your stock rotors aren't horribly warped or too thin, machine them. Get new pads, torque your wheelnuts to the proper spec, and bed the brakes in properly and you'll be fine. It's 99% in the bedding process.
Powerslots are brembos that have been machined and plated. They're fine and you can probably get a better deal through A2motorsports (one of the forum sponsors).
If your stock rotors aren't horribly warped or too thin, machine them. Get new pads, torque your wheelnuts to the proper spec, and bed the brakes in properly and you'll be fine. It's 99% in the bedding process.
I'm just gonna go with a cheaper setup for right now. By cheaper, I mean good OEM brakes.
The thing with this car is that I just got a rebuilt engine in it and running but the car has been sitting for a long time, about 4 years, all of which have been under a covered carport. Anyway, the tires are badly cracked, the brakes are super rusted. Believe me, they look horrible. Since this car is going to be running for a long time, I thought I would just replace everything. Plus, freezing temps are setting in and I've got to get this engine broken in properly. That's why I'm somewhat in a hurry and have know time to be saving up money for high performance parts. I just want to drive my baby!
The thing with this car is that I just got a rebuilt engine in it and running but the car has been sitting for a long time, about 4 years, all of which have been under a covered carport. Anyway, the tires are badly cracked, the brakes are super rusted. Believe me, they look horrible. Since this car is going to be running for a long time, I thought I would just replace everything. Plus, freezing temps are setting in and I've got to get this engine broken in properly. That's why I'm somewhat in a hurry and have know time to be saving up money for high performance parts. I just want to drive my baby!
I'd have to see how bad the rust is, but I bet they can be machined and be just fine. Usually it's just surface rust.
The pads and the rest of the moving parts I would be concerned about...
The pads and the rest of the moving parts I would be concerned about...
i am in the same predicament i have to buy off the shelf stock components for now as winter is coming and i am in need of brakes
how much does it generally cost to get rotors turned? mine have a good amount of rust but i think they'll work for now.
we're already getting into the 20's at night here in east tennessee and i need to get this thing on the road. i think i'm gonna go cheap for now then by the BBK that Doward is selling.
speaking of which, how long is he gonna be selling that bracket kit? will this kit work with the stock 16" wheels?
we're already getting into the 20's at night here in east tennessee and i need to get this thing on the road. i think i'm gonna go cheap for now then by the BBK that Doward is selling.
speaking of which, how long is he gonna be selling that bracket kit? will this kit work with the stock 16" wheels?
Nope, barely won't clear the Sawz. I'll be selling them out until December 5th-ish, and after that you'll have to contact one of the shops buying multiple sets