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Old 02-25-2007, 01:01 AM
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I think it might just be a challenge
Where is it at? Ill be ready, right Kevin?
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Steve..you should get spanked ....

But i could consider forgiving you if post here detailed story how to mount those sinfull brakes so the rest of us know how to stay out of sin
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Old 02-25-2007, 04:51 AM
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Sounds like the "Bling Monkey" is on your back once again, it's hard to kick the habit Steve, but just don't pull a Brittany Spears on us.
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Old 02-25-2007, 07:04 AM
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Sounds like the "Bling Monkey" is on your back once again, it's hard to kick the habit Steve, but just don't pull a Brittany Spears on us.
What? Shave the tires and paint pink hearts on the fender then drive into rehab? lol
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Old 02-25-2007, 07:27 AM
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In my opinion, the Wilwood kits are the best street brake deal on the market, period. The fit, completeness of the kits, quality, price, etc is second to none, you just can't touch them. I was speaking with them on the big brake kit with the parking brake option well over a year ago, I am glad myself and all of the countless others convinced them it was a good product to develop.

The only beef I have with them is that there is in general "too much" rear brake, meaning even on a 14" front, 13" rear, there is still a bit too much thermal capacity in the rear rotors relative to the fronts, with a 14" / 14", it's even a bit more pronounced. Of course, this doesn't matter on the street or even most casual track days, and before the "Pro Touring" jump in and remind us that "we" are all building "Pro Touring" cars, realize that not all of the folks that come to this site are building street-first, track-second cars. Regardless, these brakes fit the bill for all but the more serious track cars, and look amazing doing it.

By the way, clearly Frank and GP push these kits for a darned good price, but I'd like to also state that we too are a full bore Wilwood dealer and can offer terrific pricing and availability. Frank's just such a nice guy that I've made the decision not to highjack his threads, etc!

As for the challenge, Steve, it's fun, but get real. "That" car in my opinion will pull the best times of any tested to date, it'd better, it's got all the right stuff (should have put a 3-Link in it though ). Your car is BRAND new, it'll kick butt, but you still need a bit of time to do the most important thing of any performance build: dial it in. Hard not to talk trash though, the car is really a terrific piece, it just keeps getting better and better.

Mark
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Old 02-25-2007, 07:59 AM
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As for the challenge, Steve, it's fun, but get real. "That" car in my opinion will pull the best times of any tested to date, it'd better, it's got all the right stuff (should have put a 3-Link in it though ). Your car is BRAND new, it'll kick butt, but you still need a bit of time to do the most important thing of any performance build: dial it in. Hard not to talk trash though, the car is really a terrific piece, it just keeps getting better and better.

Mark
Come on now.. work with me.. lol.. it's all for fun

I feel that the new kit is "too much rear brake" but I can dial it down with the prop valve. Even Wilwood thinks it will do little to improve braking over a smaller set-up, but they feel that the larger rotor would do better after repeated stops.

And of couse the 'Vette will beat me.. but I plan on trying to make it close. Gonna come be my pit crew?

Oh, call me.. I have a deal for ya.
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Our biggest problem is getting miles on the Vette. Have you seen what the weather is like up in the PNW during winter? A roadster and R compound tires just doesn't like 40 degrees and rain!

Last weekend we put about 60 miles on the car, and let me tell you, when those Michelin's get warm, that sucka sticks to the ground!!!

We've also got some dialing in to do with our brakes, but again, with warm tires, she stops quick.
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