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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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Hello Everyone,
Here are pic of some of my new upgrades. lots of pic!!!

New Rotora BBK Front4 piston & Rear 2 piston





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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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Hello Everyone,
Here are pic of some of my new upgrades. lots of pic!!!

New Rotora BBK Front4 piston & Rear 2 piston












Also my new Eclipse 5500 Head Unit.


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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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mod can you closed this thread.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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WDP represent. Nice rims, Nice car, Nice pics. How much that run you?
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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Hot brakes! Looks hella lot nicer than the OEM setup.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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Ive never seen your car, its fucking Nice as hell especially with the brakes and the intrior is superb. You Win.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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LOL, I was about to tell you that your rotors were on backwards, but apparently Rotora does theirs backwards. You can mount them with the slots going the other way to increase the life of the rotors and pads. They tell you to mount them the way you have them, but you can't really feel a difference between the two with normal street driving. Only when you go to the track will you be able to tell the difference, once the brakes get heated up. IMO, if you have the time, you should switch them around to make them last longer and make the pads last longer too.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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So just to get things straight, having the slots like this "/" cause the rotor and pad to wear down quicker, but provide better braking?

When the slots face like this"\" the rotor and pad life is longer? I guess im gonna install mine this way since I dont really run the car hard and as long as it stops better with this configuration over the OEM one, i'd be happy.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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sweet ... how big are your new rotors?
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 11:33 PM
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The BBK is looking hot B Congrats on the upgrade, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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That's a very good look for your ride. Did it run you a pretty penny?
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 01:32 AM
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nice brandon! what was the damage ($)? btw, damn you and your working backup cam

this is something i'll need to do soon, too much squealing now
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 06:28 AM
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Wow, very very clean job on that car. Love it.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 06:43 AM
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 06:47 AM
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thank guys for the comments, It cost me over 3k for the brakes...... and over a 1k for the head unit.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 07:29 AM
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Looking good Brandon!
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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very nice
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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sick brandon!! you lucky bastard. How are the brakes? worth the 3k?
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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nice......
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by PiZauL
So just to get things straight, having the slots like this "/" cause the rotor and pad to wear down quicker, but provide better braking?

When the slots face like this"\" the rotor and pad life is longer? I guess im gonna install mine this way since I dont really run the car hard and as long as it stops better with this configuration over the OEM one, i'd be happy.
I think you have that backwards(?). The way that Rotora tells you to put them on (like he has) with the slot facing forward "\" wears down the pad faster. Just picture your wheel well when the car is in motion. When you hit the brakes, the pads press down on the rotor to stop you. With the rotor and wheel traveling forward, the "\" cuts into the pad as opposed to the other way "/" where the slot kind of flows and travels well with the pad. I know this isn't a very good explanation, but do a search and you will find a thread somewhere about this, as I was reading it the other night.




Brandon, do you happen to have a shot of your car from the rear with the rearview camera placement shown?? I have one that I plan to hook up soon, but am stuck with where to mount it. I have seen others with it installed in the upper portion of the license plate, with a part of the actual plate cut out.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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sick brandon!! you lucky bastard. How are the brakes? worth the 3k?
worth every penny, they feel great.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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I think you have that backwards(?). The way that Rotora tells you to put them on (like he has) with the slot facing forward "\" wears down the pad faster. Just picture your wheel well when the car is in motion. When you hit the brakes, the pads press down on the rotor to stop you. With the rotor and wheel traveling forward, the "\" cuts into the pad as opposed to the other way "/" where the slot kind of flows and travels well with the pad. I know this isn't a very good explanation, but do a search and you will find a thread somewhere about this, as I was reading it the other night.




Brandon, do you happen to have a shot of your car from the rear with the rearview camera placement shown?? I have one that I plan to hook up soon, but am stuck with where to mount it. I have seen others with it installed in the upper portion of the license plate, with a part of the actual plate cut out.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 01:13 PM
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Awesome awesome car. Something to aspire to. Or, Inspire us Looks really good man. I hope to be able to do the same kind of BBK.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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Oh man, that is just amazing! Great work!! When I get my alpine IVA-W200, I may have to do the camera too! Wow!
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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wow, i thought it would be more hidden than that. i will try something different with mine and see how it goes!!
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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DIZZAM.. is that WDP w. Ebony that I see? Very nice car!! Everyone knows I am partial to SSM but I have to give you props for this WDP setup!!!!
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by special e. dition
DIZZAM.. is that WDP w. Ebony that I see? Very nice car!! Everyone knows I am partial to SSM but I have to give you props for this WDP setup!!!!

yeah man, i know your biased to ssm, but wdp with ebony is sick combo, kinda rare too.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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So this is the upgrade you told me to wait and see.nice
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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nice...I wish my brakes fit
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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very nice, clean job enjoy your BBk
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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sweet ... how big are your new rotors?
13 inch. rotors
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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your car is straight sex. wow
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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Nice set up. and NICE $$$$ Too.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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Sorry to Hi-Jack. But I saw your brother today(Red NSX with gold Volks) and his friend (Black NSX) on route 7 today. Tried to get their attention but they were speed racering it all the way to the light. How come you never roll with them?
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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Sorry to Hi-Jack. But I saw your brother today(Red NSX with gold Volks) and his friend (Black NSX) on route 7 today. Tried to get their attention but they were speed racering it all the way to the light. How come you never roll with them?
I was with them earlier at my moms house, my brother and his friend was heading to his other friends house in sterling. both of them are speed racers alright, they are crazy drivers.
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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Soyboy26
I was with them earlier at my moms house, my brother and his friend was heading to his other friends house in sterling. both of them are speed racers alright, they are crazy drivers.
I would be too If i had an NSX. (my dream car) Hopefully I'll see you around.
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