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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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BBK 8 pistons anyone?
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Bubble
BBK 8 pistons anyone?
Which one, the Brembo? It's like 5500$... and needs 19"+ wheels...

Although Tarox has a setup for the Z. 10-pot from/rear with 14" rotors...
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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Rotora.

15" with 380mm disc front (8 pistons)
15" with 380mm disc rear (4 pistons)
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Bubble
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15" with 380mm disc front (8 pistons)
15" with 380mm disc rear (4 pistons)


What does that setup run?
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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i don't know. That why i ask.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Bubble
i don't know. That why i ask.
OK, intresting.... But you do realize that you cannot go any smaller then 19" wheels to fit in 15" rotors, right?
And from personal experience, I have 4-pot Brembo GT w/13" rotors on front. I was in situations when I had to slam brakes at 120 or faster. It worked great no fishtailing, the car remained controllable.., I don't understand why would anyone want to go further....
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humm... i have 20" wheel and my 355mm rotor still too small.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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If I had the money I would splurge on the Endless Race big brake kit front and rear. There is just something about that kit that I like. But who has $7800 for brakes when you could add 100hp for the same amount of money. I need a sponsor really bad. My tastes are too rare and expensive.
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more pistons = ?? Means nothing without the specs
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 10:20 AM
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i just want to see how it looks
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since no one has it yet, i just order the 15" with 380mm disc rear (4 pistons). Can't wait for it to come in. Will switch the front soon.
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Originally Posted by Bubble
since no one has it yet, i just order the 15" with 380mm disc rear (4 pistons). Can't wait for it to come in. Will switch the front soon.
You my friend...















...are insane.

Post pics when you get those installed!
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now i need to get sponsor for Bride seat to prepare for the stoping power on this sucker. hehehe

oh James, got your BBK install yet?
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now i need to get sponsor for Bride seat to prepare for the stoping power on this sucker. hehehe

oh James, got your BBK install yet?
I want Brides too! I may get them later on but I don't need them as of now.

Nope....not yet. I had to order this one small clip that holds one of the rear pads in place & they sent me the wrong side so they're shipping me the correct one which I'm still waiting for . I should get it early next week.

BTW...did you get the same color caliper or did you go custom?
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Loren at Rotora told me this:

RED: oh man, that is old grany color. EVERY ONE has it
Chrome: that is for african american..are you? hehehe bling bling

so yes, i'm back to my Metalic Blue to match the front and my DB.
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Wait...isn't your front 14"? Shouldn't the front be bigger since that's where most of your stopping will be?
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i'll sell the front 14" and buy the 15" with 8 pistons and 380mm rotor to match up with the rear.

It is ok to stagger the rotor for a short period of time..i guess..hehehe
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Man...that's going to be CRAZY! I definitely got to see that!

You seriously need to go FI now so you can fully utilize those brakes .
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i got the package today. the 380mm rotor is HUGE. Love it.

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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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the only problem, they send me the wrong caliper. hehehe... i guess i'm the first one that order the 15" rear kit so they are not sure about the spec too. They have to cross check it.







i thought that i can have my kit installed and get it done today. BUT loren @ rotora was helpful. Hopefully they can fingure out what is going on and send me the correct kit. hehehe
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