cu2wagon

VR1

Any opinions on drilled vs. slotted? Getting new pads + rotors since I have destroyed mine. From what I have read, slotted provides better braking distances, but wears out pads quicker, and drilled doesn't do anything, but it looks cool and is more prone to cracking. 99% regular driving, but I am doing my first Auto-X in February/March and first track day not long after that, so I am weary of drilled. But lots of OEMs (BMW, MB, etc..) use drilled on their performance cars and I haven't read much about Stoptech having problems.

robpp

iTrader: (2)

get slotted no noise
hawk hps pads

cu2wagon

My opinion is that both are mostly for looks. The biggest factor in rotors is the venting vains to dissipate heat.

Slots, drilled, dimpled, it all looks cool but doesn't do much. Or rather, the affect they do have is overwhelmed by just having a vented blank.

I would go slotted and drilled because I think it looks coolest of all.

Pads make the most difference. Buy name brand rotors of whatever floats your boat, and run fresh fluid and you should be set.

iCrap

I think the cracking thing has kind of been debunked as a myth.
All i can say with drilled and slotted rotors in both my TSX and G the rotors have never warped, but both cars in their stock configuration warped horribly. the TSX would judder really bad after a few hard stops.

ssjoeboe9

^^ That one

rawger

^^ Thanks Honda.

ssjoeboe9

lol I remember asking brake group about it when I interviewed.. they were surprised I knew so much about the problem haha.

VR1

Alright thanks.

And is it possible to rent a C clamp/brake pad spreader, or should I just buy one?

cu2wagon

Autozone shows it in their "Loan-a-Tool" section... So it looks possible.

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Harper

Looking at "stanced" cars from the rear....seeing the t'oo wide' wheels with round sidewall, stretched tires reminds me of fat kids with chubby fingers.

iCrap

cu2wagon

I LOL'd.

xtcnrice

Nah Joe. Well played!

VR1

Alright last question, my friend told me for that for the Cl7 that the rear caliper needs a different tool (not a c clamp) to push the piston back in to go over the brake pad. Is it the same for CU2s or can I use the c clamp for the rear?

robpp

iTrader: (2)

it twists the piston in using some pins. check it

ulrblitzer

The cube sucks. Grab a big pry bar and twist it back in. So much easier.

iCrap

I was able to twist it back in with a bigass screwdriver

V-tecAc

thinking of doing the slotted and drilled on my car when I do brakes in the spring. need some de rusting in my wheel wells. for scene pts of course. I already have the

need the brakes to match ya know


Any suggestions for pads? looking for minimal dust but still a good set ya know? might just put up with some dust idk

robpp

iTrader: (2)

hawk hps pads

good bite low dust

ulrblitzer

Hey guys, what's the going rate for an 09/10 grille? I put my extra one up for sale locally. Didn't realize it was such a hot item. Or I priced it too cheap.

cu2wagon

If you got what you wanted then that is what it's worth.

But if it were me, I'd spitball around $200-$250 for one in good condition. If I had one to sell, I'd probably shoot for $225 and be happy with $200. If I were buying, I'd be looking for $200, hoping to scratch however much off that as possible trying to get down to $175-$185.

But that's just me.

ulrblitzer

Guess I listed it too cheap at $100.00


But one less thing hoarding space in the garage and xmas money. Oh wells.

robpp

iTrader: (2)

i dont know 9-10 but facelift grille just the beak is over $100 new

ulrblitzer

I priced the parts out in my local CL ad. It's over $300 if dealer bought, but I figured the market for 09/10 grille's wouldn't be that hot. I guessed wrong. Someone's getting a heck of a deal. +1 to my karma bank for later usage.

cu2wagon

It'll show back up on CL for $200.

robpp

iTrader: (2)

i have rotors and pads if any needs/adams slot/slot and oem pads. about 5K miles on each. send PM

motivated seller

iCrap

lol the same ones from back when you were gonna sell me those? how have those not sold yet lol.

robpp

iTrader: (2)

nope. just taking up space. so i will make someone a sweet deal

monday i sold my snow tires

ulrblitzer

I have $100 dollars today. Lols.

robpp

iTrader: (2)

add the shipping and you might have a deal.

i figure 2 Large Flat rate boxes...about 40.

V-tecAc

I missed a $100 grille? dam

urbanstereo

gonna be cheesy but...

whats a cool plate frame for the back?

i just have the one that came with my car from acura that says "TSX"

AyyCee

Anyone have pictures of a 11+ CBP with the grill black vinyl'd or painted? I'm deciding whether to do the entire grill or just do the beak while keeping the surrounding chrome.

Teriyakibbs

Hello Everyone. 12' BWP Wagon Tech. Purchased last thursday. Love it.

ssjoeboe9

We love you

cu2wagon

Speak for yourself, Joe.

I hate everyone.

Teriyakibbs

Your love is appreciated. I'm not sure if I wanted to start a thread yet so I'll chat on here a while.







I added a perrin shorty antenna from my fiesta and ordered exledusa interior set, and color matched bumper plugs.

I am still decided on what springs and wheel/tire combo. I know 19s for sure.

urbanstereo

a wagon with modulo?

cu2wagon

bumperplugs.com?