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Old 28-08-2007, 07:59 PM
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well it took me the best part of my day off.... Brembo upgrade Subi Lib GT

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Old 28-08-2007, 08:00 PM
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Looks sweet - I'd love to do it.

How do the brakes feel now?

How much all up!
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Old 28-08-2007, 08:12 PM
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Looks sweet - I'd love to do it.

How do the brakes feel now?

How much all up!
you stop in a much shorter distance than with the stock pots.

cost.... i shudder to think, i got allot of the gear from ebay, some of it from OS. Brembos, new pads, sslines & rotors about 1500 clams..

now i have to save up for the rears
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Old 28-08-2007, 08:21 PM
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Excellent upgrade... Good to see more people think about making upgrades to a cars stopping power rather than just engine power.

Can I ask what you have done with the old 318mm rotors and two pots? Can I take them off your hands?
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Old 28-08-2007, 08:33 PM
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car looks mint, hows she handle?
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Old 28-08-2007, 08:41 PM
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looks good, only did a saftey drive to make sure it worked. i'll let you know tomorrow
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Old 28-08-2007, 08:42 PM
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Very Nice
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Well done! you definately have to get the rears to match.. why stop half way?!
you running stock STi pads & rotors looks like the 650 series?
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Old 28-08-2007, 08:57 PM
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Well done! you definately have to get the rears to match.. why stop half way?!
you running stock STi pads & rotors looks like the 650 series?
yep, just chasing a set of rear Brembos, i have the rotors already..

I got a set of slotted rotors from Brakeswest & EBC pads
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Thats a very sweet job you have done there.

Its a good Safety upgrade as well I'm sure they would come in handy if your in an emergency situation
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