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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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Exclamation Anyone Running This Brake Kit?

http://fastbrakes.com/shop/product_i...oducts_id=1527

I wonder if it would fit my offset? Guess I'll have to measure when I get my car back
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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Isn't that just an oversized caliper on a stock sized rotor?
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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I'd be all over it if it were for rear...
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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i did a group buy for this but a different company
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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It isn't for a rear application...?

Too lazy to check the link again.

I like the look.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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idk, but what's the point of upgrading rear before fronts? lol
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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I assume they are for the fronts, as the description says it includes the front stainless brake lines.

What size are the stock rotors up front? Aren't they already 11.8"? Or are they 11.2"?
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 01:25 AM
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Well...I guess the fronts are the only ones that really matter but would be nice to have something that looks unified.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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That looks like a nice kit, $1k doesnt kill the budget either.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe5.0
That looks like a nice kit, $1k doesnt kill the budget either.
i agree. I'm definetly considering this but I dunno if I should try upgrading pads and lines first b/c the stock system sucks w/ the s/c in
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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Man....our stock brakes SUCK!

I upgraded my rotors and pads...I think it is almost worst now!
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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There is a less expensive alternative if you are interested. Check out this thread:
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-116/caliper-upgrade-644385/

I just put these on my S/C'ed CLS-6 and they helped improve my braking.
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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There wouldn't be any issues with getting the Legend calipers if I upgraded my rotors would it?
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by nf3d0149ab
There wouldn't be any issues with getting the Legend calipers if I upgraded my rotors would it?
as long as its stock size i believe.

the kit 11.8 rotors? uhhhh the group buy i set up is 12.78" rotors w/ the 4 piston caliper
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 01:52 AM
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Umm....where is this group buy I keep hearing about?

6th Gen?
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by nf3d0149ab
Umm....where is this group buy I keep hearing about?

6th Gen?
its on a different forum which i cannot mention publicly due to the rules

but i can give you guys a few details since the group buy ended,

its a 4 piston set up which come with 12.7 drilled rotors, ss lines, and yes it fits 2nd gen cl/tl. group buy was set at $600 + shipping.

don't ask me which forum, i dont need trouble from the moderators.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by LIPPSTUH
its on a different forum which i cannot mention publicly due to the rules

but i can give you guys a few details since the group buy ended,

its a 4 piston set up which come with 12.7 drilled rotors, ss lines, and yes it fits 2nd gen cl/tl. group buy was set at $600 + shipping.

don't ask me which forum, i dont need trouble from the moderators.
$600 is a steal, I would have defintely hopped on this
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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Sheyat!
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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http://fastbrakes.com/shop/product_i...oducts_id=1970

why not this set? bigger rotors and cheaper price?
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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I like the sound of that kit!

Good looking out.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by calvinnguy3n
http://fastbrakes.com/shop/product_i...oducts_id=1970

why not this set? bigger rotors and cheaper price?
oh shit, that looks nice
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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i wonder how long this site has been around b/c I never heard of ppl buying from them
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 02:39 AM
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revolution brakes is based out of oregan and sells on ebay

fast brakes is known as well and is pretty much the same as revolution brakes.... weird if you ask me.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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looks sick i might have to hop on these
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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i'm going to set up the 2nd round for the bbk soon.

hopefully more az members will run them.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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^ Kewl.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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^2nd that
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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$725 is pretty darn cheap for a big brake kit. For some reason it's also cheaper than the stock size rotor set up. Probably won't fit stock wheels though.

After my legend caliper setup with DBA rotors, EBC pads, brake lines, you're almost talking $5-600.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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lippstuh, lemme know when u set up your gb, im def. interested
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