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Old 11-15-2009, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JETPILOT
The Brembo GTR monoblock brakes are ugly? What drugs are you on son!!!!!!
Say no to drugs!!!
Old 11-15-2009, 01:55 PM
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Not the nicest looking calipers but look at those titanium inserts!!! Definitely better than the titanium plates that I had on my previous project car.





From their website:

"Exclusivity for the Few
The Brembo GTR kit is not for everybody. It takes a special enthusiast to understands the small differences that give you just that bit of extra performance advantage. Additionally, GTR kits are in limited supply, especially during the race season. Additionally, a GTR kit requires more involvement and understanding on the owners part.

A complete GTR kit (front/rear) starts at $14,995 MSRP and it goes up from there, depending on application. Lead time for a GTR kit is approximately 4-6 weeks. A 50%, non-refundable deposit is required for ordering a GTR system."


http://www.rogueengineering.com/Merc...ategory_Code=B

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Old 11-15-2009, 02:15 PM
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Those aren't even carbon ceramic... what a waste...
Old 11-15-2009, 02:31 PM
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I see stupid people.
Old 11-15-2009, 03:20 PM
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seriously - ugly is the last adjective I would use to describe them
Old 11-16-2009, 05:21 AM
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Interesting input Mark... Now that I know how much effort goes in to
make this work - it really impresses me to hear of other custom setups.

Hopefully I will be halfway there before the end of the year.
Old 11-16-2009, 09:47 AM
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Didn't Brembo not paint the kits because the paints wouldn't last on them anyways? I'm sure the buyers will be heavy track users and the paint finishes would be the last of their worries
Old 11-16-2009, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by marksport
While we're spending this much, has anyone considered Brembo GTR brakes?




much more badass than stock gtr brakes...

and to everyone saying they're ugly: form follows function. these aren't your typical hot import nights brakes... these are similar to the brembo f1 brakes
Old 11-16-2009, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by warmmilk
much more badass than stock gtr brakes...

and to everyone saying they're ugly: form follows function. these aren't your typical hot import nights brakes... these are similar to the brembo f1 brakes
People here think Project MU and Rotora brakes are an upgrade. Some people will never learn...
Old 11-16-2009, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by PhreeZe
People here think Project MU and Rotora brakes are an upgrade. Some people will never learn...
QFT!
Old 11-22-2009, 07:39 AM
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Is Project Mu not legit?
Old 11-22-2009, 05:45 PM
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^ I wouldn't put it on my personal car.
Old 11-22-2009, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Kwame@z1Auto
^ I wouldn't put it on my personal car.
+1. I never understood the craze about those brakes.

http://www.stoptech.com/company_info...hallenge.shtml
Old 11-23-2009, 12:22 PM
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The good news is... Well - Happy Thanksgiving.

We are still working on this. Apparently there is another complete
setup for sale if anyone wants to share install costs. heh.

Will update post holiday.
Old 11-28-2009, 08:59 PM
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^ haha. how much they asking?
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was $8500
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"It is far too easy to over-size the brakes on a car and see no improvement, or negative performance. Bigger is not always better when it comes to braking performance"
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Originally Posted by JAM3Z
Is Project Mu not legit?
they are nice but are considered mainly for show cars.

Brembo, Stoptech, Endless is what I would stick with.
Old 11-30-2009, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by dikspiel
they are nice but are considered mainly for show cars.

Brembo, Stoptech, Endless is what I would stick with.
do you want the best of the best for racing?
stick with brembo or alcon.
but, people needs to consider that those awesome forged monoblock calipers are for racing. there is no dust boot.. they require a racing level maintenance. you race it. you rebuild it. period.
and are an ABSOLUTE waste of money if you don't meet the following condition:
1) race your car on slicks
2) race your car on slicks for more than 30 minutes
3) race your car on slicks for more than 30 minutes and you need to win that race.
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wow, this thread has turned to sh**t.....


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