Rotora BBK Installed. PICS INSIDE
10-08-2004, 07:24 PM
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Rotora BBK Installed. PICS INSIDE
They were just finished earlier today. I'll test the maximum stopping power a few hundred miles from now, but from what I've already tried, these brakes are AWESOME!!! 
A world's difference from the stock brakes. They will be great help with my upcoming headers and S/C. 
Thanks to Arnold for the help and going beyond what was needed to finish the job. He is highly recommended and a
Also, to Edddie who was my passenger so I can skip traffic using the carpool lane. 
I'll be painting the rear calipers in a week or two.
Rotora Red BBK /w Hardware, Rear Rotora Slotted /w Axxis Ultimates, ATE Blue Syn Fluid
A world's difference from the stock brakes. They will be great help with my upcoming headers and S/C. Thanks to Arnold for the help and going beyond what was needed to finish the job. He is highly recommended and a
Also, to Edddie who was my passenger so I can skip traffic using the carpool lane. I'll be painting the rear calipers in a week or two.
Rotora Red BBK /w Hardware, Rear Rotora Slotted /w Axxis Ultimates, ATE Blue Syn Fluid
10-08-2004, 07:33 PM
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very 
. your car is coming together nicely. 
. your car is coming together nicely.
10-08-2004, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
We need a big brake kit for the rear of our cars 
It would complete the look even if it provided no real increase in stopping power.
It would complete the look even if it provided no real increase in stopping power.
10-08-2004, 08:14 PM
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True, that too is my current research route. I'm highly thinking of getting a custom setup provided it's compatible with the stock MC and ABS system.
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10-09-2004, 01:14 AM
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Looks badass Nite. Congrats to you bro. I re***y like the Rotora Red Calipers more on a TW car. ON the flip side, I think Smitty's Black powdercoated Rotora Calipers looks great on the SSM.
10-09-2004, 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by rondog
very nice, So when you get the rest of your mods, you should have a final shoot and try to get some coverage in potential magazines...
Yeah headers & supercharger. Let me tell you guys from first hand experience, this thing stops fastttt.
Eddie.
10-10-2004, 12:14 PM
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Update:
As for the install cost, I'd rather Arnold disclose that as I know sometimes prices are tight.
After about a hundred miles of driving, they are breaking in just nicely. The stop "feeling" has very much improved since I drove away from Arnold's shop. Pedal feel is definitely firmer. I had a chance to actually use it last night approaching a camera-zone green-to-yellow light, I stomped on the brakes at 50% pressure and stopped waaaay before the line (the car next to me did not. he should be getting a nice ticket in the mail soon). No more of that "oh shit I hope I make" it feeling, now the car literally stops where and when you want it to stop.
While washing my car yesterday... I noticed the rear pads (Axxis Ultimates) do create significant amount of brake dust, but so does my VW, so I'm used to it. On top of that, the RonJon's clean up nicely.
No abnormal sounds. squeeking, squeeling, etc. only the standard whirling noise you sometimes get from slotted rotors.
The only thing I'm afraid of is if I'm in a bad situation where the car BEHIND me can't stop or match my brake distance, that would totally suck.
As for the install cost, I'd rather Arnold disclose that as I know sometimes prices are tight.
After about a hundred miles of driving, they are breaking in just nicely. The stop "feeling" has very much improved since I drove away from Arnold's shop. Pedal feel is definitely firmer. I had a chance to actually use it last night approaching a camera-zone green-to-yellow light, I stomped on the brakes at 50% pressure and stopped waaaay before the line (the car next to me did not. he should be getting a nice ticket in the mail soon). No more of that "oh shit I hope I make" it feeling, now the car literally stops where and when you want it to stop.
While washing my car yesterday... I noticed the rear pads (Axxis Ultimates) do create significant amount of brake dust, but so does my VW, so I'm used to it. On top of that, the RonJon's clean up nicely.
No abnormal sounds. squeeking, squeeling, etc. only the standard whirling noise you sometimes get from slotted rotors.
The only thing I'm afraid of is if I'm in a bad situation where the car BEHIND me can't stop or match my brake distance, that would totally suck.
10-10-2004, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by NiteQwill
The only thing I'm afraid of is if I'm in a bad situation where the car BEHIND me can't stop or match my brake distance, that would totally suck.
That will probably be me following you somewhere.
Eddie.
10-11-2004, 07:19 AM
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Yeah, the Axxis pads kick up a ton of dust. This problem is killing me because cleaning my Superleggeras is a real PITA because of all the spokes.
Is there a performance pad, however, that does not make a lot of dust? I've had Green Stuff pads before and they were just as bad if not worse.
Is there a performance pad, however, that does not make a lot of dust? I've had Green Stuff pads before and they were just as bad if not worse.
10-11-2004, 02:59 PM
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Talked to Rotora about a Rear BBK:
I can't wait!!!!
Originally Posted by Rotora Tech
Thank you for your inquiry. Yes Rotora will be coming out with a rear big
brake kit. expect out due in January 05. thank you.
brake kit. expect out due in January 05. thank you.
I can't wait!!!!
10-11-2004, 03:26 PM
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if they do come out with a rear brake kit, I hope they have decent pads... because like the rest of you, these Axxis pads are driving me nuts with all the dust they produce.
10-30-2004, 04:41 PM
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yo NiteQwill
I read in another thread that you mentioned Rotora is coming out with rear BBK in Jan.05...how much do you think those will run?
I read in another thread that you mentioned Rotora is coming out with rear BBK in Jan.05...how much do you think those will run?
10-30-2004, 04:48 PM
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yo NiteQwill
I read in another thread that you mentioned Rotora is coming out with rear BBK in Jan.05...how much do you think those will run?
I read in another thread that you mentioned Rotora is coming out with rear BBK in Jan.05...how much do you think those will run?
Depending on how they want to figure R&D, they may make it available in 4 pistons (1.5K) or 2 piston /w vented rear rotors.
10-30-2004, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by RaptorCLS
sweet....
btw, I'm stopping by your place to assist with the Mugen install..hahaha
sooooo....what do you like to drink? hahaha
btw, I'm stopping by your place to assist with the Mugen install..hahaha
sooooo....what do you like to drink? hahaha
But I like Corona's.
Eddie.
10-30-2004, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Edddie
Sorry already installed. :P
But I like Corona's.
Eddie.
But I like Corona's.
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10-30-2004, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Bobbydoedoe
about the rear rotors, i was wondering can't u just put the stock front rotors to the back?
10-31-2004, 01:50 AM
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Around 1K MSRP.... Depending on how they want to figure R&D, they may make it available in 4 pistons (1.5K) or 2 piston /w vented rear rotors.
Depending on how they want to figure R&D, they may make it available in 4 pistons (1.5K) or 2 piston /w vented rear rotors.
10-31-2004, 03:39 AM
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Congratulations Niteqwill the brakes look great on your car!!
Sounds like it's time for a group buy..... 
Originally Posted by Allout
I hear around $1250 MSRP. I like your number better though.
10-31-2004, 09:40 AM
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if they do come out with a rear brake kit, I hope they have decent pads... because like the rest of you, these Axxis pads are driving me nuts with all the dust they produce.
My wheels looks like they've been powdercoated black.
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