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Old 07-25-2001, 04:10 PM
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Talking 13" Brembos and TL-S steering wheel on my CL-S
ordered the brakes a long time ago, but the calipers stuck out too far and they were hitting the spokes of my rims...

I ended up getting some 5mm spacers from H&R...

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also finally got the comptech exhaust and my steering wheel put on



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damn asttro those brakes are sweet
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Cool
Looking really good. I love those brakes.

Pros and Cons?????????????

How do you like them? How do they feel? More stoping power?
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the stopping distances are MUCH better there is actual feeling to the brakes, no just a squishy feeling...I already had braided lines before the swap and they did help feeling, but nothing like these brakes...

I guess that stopping distances have decreased by at least a third

I also am almost positive that these brakes are lighter than the stockers as I have a very hard time not squealing all the way through first even with light throttle application...

aggressive tromping of the brake pedal almost always illicits a quick squeal before the ABS kicks in and takes care of it...the bite is incredible! very very nice, especially when compared to the Porsche...the brakes are better, but the AWD system, leaves a bit of deadness in the pedal...
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did u just get new brake pads or you upgraded the complete brakeing system? and how much were they?
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But that's not a TL-S steering wheel. The logo in the middle of mine is a piece black and silver plastic.
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Originally posted by cjscott
But that's not a TL-S steering wheel. The logo in the middle of mine is a piece black and silver plastic.
That's a CL-S
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the wheel is the TL-S one, the air bag is my original one...

the entire front brake system was replaced...the rears are still stock...
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Originally posted by Astroboy
the wheel is the TL-S one, the air bag is my original one...

the entire front brake system was replaced...the rears are still stock...
how much did that cost you?
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how much did that cost you?
Here they are.
http://www.AutoCarParts.com/search/r...model=1&trim=9
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We like seeing clear pics, BUT THEY DON'T HAVE TO BE SO FRIGGIN BIG!!!
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nice, nice, nice! great upgrade. Good luck on your improved braking. You'll be stopping on a dime now.

Lookin good Astroboy!
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DAMN!!!!!!!!!!

I LOVE THOSE BRAKES!

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Wow....45,000 miles....where u driving??????
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LOL, that's km's Ed :p

sorry bout the size...I run 1280x1024...I forget that sometimes....
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Thumbs up Awesome!
Nice to see someone finally tried those! I want more stopping power too.
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Gotta love those Brembo's.
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Very nice.
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How sup man......

I am sure that Brembo makes a big difference. Not sure if it's worth the money thought.

How's your MDX conversion coming alone?
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WoW!!! Very nice!

Will those have to be taken off in the winter? I wouldn't advise
running on your SE-37s in the winter. Do the stock rims have enough clearance for the calipers?
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wonder what the perfomance is gonna be with the 12.4" instead?? has anyone tried those?

will they interfere with the TCS or the VSA cuz i have a TL-S?
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Man, those are sweet! (brakes.. no comment on steering wheel).

I always wanted big brakes but couldn't afford the $$$. Must have cost you an arm and a leg, but a big plus for safety.

... just read you got springs and sways... i'm sure it handles like a charm too! damn nice!!!!!

1996 911 Turbo!!! damn! that had better times than the new ones!!! 0-60 in 3.6 secs!!!! quarter in what... high 11's??
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thanks for the comments...

the brakes are totally worth the money IF you can afford them...
I'm ordering the ZEAL coil overs on Monday, and today I put my cleared headlights on....
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awesome brakes, my cousin was telling me that the APR racing brake systems are the best ever made. Is it true?
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I have APR brakes for my VW...they are pretty damn nice...
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very nice!
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