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Old 10-29-2001 | 10:09 AM
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Wilwood Brake Kit

Any of you know where to get the Wilwood Brake Kit? I saw it when it was available for the Group Buy for $800.00, but haven't seen it since anywhere for that cheap. Thanks all. Also, if you know of any other Big Brake upgrade that is "kinda" cheap, other than the 300ZX brakes, let me know.
Old 10-29-2001 | 10:36 AM
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The GD ended up being $875...

Check with Shing or, Brian from www.fastbrakes.com for more info...
Old 10-29-2001 | 10:55 AM
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I think CoolKidS1979 has this kit....
Old 10-29-2001 | 02:22 PM
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do a search in the for sale, someone was sellin them for like 600 barely used.

btw, i hope you got some friendly offset on your tires.. 35-40ish .. 40 is pushing it tho.
Old 11-11-2001 | 10:08 PM
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I wonder how many people got in on the last group deal... if there is another one, I would DEFINITELY be interested, provided they fit my car, o course
Old 11-11-2001 | 10:13 PM
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How much quicker do you really need the car to brake? I have the Stillen X-Drilled Rotors and the car stops on a dime.

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Old 11-11-2001 | 10:23 PM
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Originally posted by tifosiv122
How much quicker do you really need the car to brake? I have the Stillen X-Drilled Rotors and the car stops on a dime.

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I had the STILLEN setup in front... there's a BIG difference...
Old 11-11-2001 | 10:28 PM
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Originally posted by Chunger


I had the STILLEN setup in front... there's a BIG difference...
I am sure there is, but why do you need to stop that quickly...as it is if I slam on the brakes all my cr@p in the back seat goes flying. I guess to each his own.

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Old 11-11-2001 | 11:02 PM
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I am sure there is, but why do you need to stop that quickly...
Erik
To avoid buying the guy in front of me a new rear bumper or to spare a kid some pain...

You can NEVER have too much braking power (if balanced).
Old 11-12-2001 | 02:15 AM
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Also the Wilwood kit has no brake fade at all, while my stock brakes had lots of fade, although I have to say I never had upgraded pads and rotors on my stock brakes.
Old 11-12-2001 | 01:36 PM
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well, i'm still on stock brakes and I've ridden in an M3, there's quite a bit of difference, you never know when you have to slam on the brakes on the freeway or when it's wet, etc...

I'd prefer to go towards M3 brake setup than stock Nissan... heh, though I doubt the Wilwoods brake THAT well, I'm sure it's tons better than stock
Old 11-12-2001 | 02:19 PM
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Mrb,
The wildwood setup is a race application, although i don't have them myself they are premo brakes, they are definitley THAT good.
Old 11-12-2001 | 03:36 PM
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Hmm, cool, that's better than I had hoped. Thanks for da info.. Now I gotta make sure how much install is and if they fit my rims!
Old 11-12-2001 | 03:46 PM
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Hmm, cool, that's better than I had hoped. Thanks for da info.. Now I gotta make sure how much install is and if they fit my rims!
Finding rims with enough spoke clearance will be the hard part...

For install... click on my sig below...
Old 11-12-2001 | 04:39 PM
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Ya the installation isnt hard at all, Chungers instructions helped me out alot, especially the pictures he has with them.
Old 11-12-2001 | 05:23 PM
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Originally posted by CoOlKidS1979
Ya the installation isnt hard at all, Chungers instructions helped me out alot, especially the pictures he has with them.
LOL!... I wasn't sure if anyone really even used that instruction page... I'm glad I didn't waste my time... I'll work on the V2 install one when I have time...
Old 11-12-2001 | 07:45 PM
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Thanks

Those pics really helped me and Dave out. We still have to install them on his car once he gets some new wheels.
Old 11-12-2001 | 07:50 PM
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Re: Thanks

Originally posted by Kevin Wong
Those pics really helped me and Dave out. We still have to install them on his car once he gets some new wheels.
It'll only take you half the time!
Old 11-12-2001 | 10:18 PM
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so how do i find out exactly if the brake kit will fit on my rims?

And is their a group deal on these right now?
Old 11-14-2001 | 02:30 PM
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Re: Re: Thanks

Originally posted by Chunger


It'll only take you half the time!
definitely. kev's car was a chore.. we kept having things leak

speedbleeders rock tho..
Old 11-14-2001 | 03:12 PM
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1 eyed willie.
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