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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 07:30 AM
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part replacement

I haven't been able to find specific part recommendations here at the org for my situation, was hoping someone could offer some helpful advice. I've checked ebay for parts but no idea on quality. Not looking for super high performance parts, this is a daily driver that sees spirited driving every once in awhile but not going to a race track. Anything better than stock out there that doesn't cost an arm and a leg or require any modification of existing housings/assemblies/etc.? Keep in mind price is key, I'm not looking to spend thousands of dollars on basic maintenance for an '00. If I can get an upgrade for same or slightly more - great.

Pads are going and rotors feel warped under heavy braking, car has 193,xxx miles on it and I figured I might as well replace all pads + rotors.

Also, need CV shafts - fine to use whatever I can get locally from say Napa or are Raxles or some other brand the way to go?

Finally, need new shocks, same story - looking for stock or better performance but don't want to spend a ton of money.

Should I just call up Dave B?

Thanks in advance
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 07:49 AM
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Check out RTP rotors in the Group Buys section...I have them and haven't had any issues.
Also got some Hawk HPS pads from the same seller.
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 08:07 AM
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Thanks! I don't see RTP rotors on the front page of the Group Buys forum, I'll do some digging but if you see this message please specify where you found it.

2nd edit: think I found it from the seller automax, though the first post says the group buy was closed on the 26th of last month. Perhaps I'll just need to ask for a quote anyway.

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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:36 AM
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This isn't a group buy deal, but here is a place that sells RTP rotors -

http://www.racetechperformance.com/S...ts.asp?Cat=152
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by DennisMik
This isn't a group buy deal, but here is a place that sells RTP rotors -

http://www.racetechperformance.com/S...ts.asp?Cat=152
Thanks for the link, though I have found better prices through a reseller. Will probably go that route.
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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Also try Rockauto next time if you need something, they have a good selection and there prices are low compared to the other sites..idk just an idea
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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Pads-> Hawk, Centric, EBC
Rotors-> Centric, EBC, Brembo
CV Axle-> A1 Cardone(new, not reman.)
Struts-> OEM, Tokico Blue, Tokico Illumina.
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