Hello all!

Running a group buy on Subaru Four Piston Front Brake calipers, with pins / clips, etc, and Ferodo DS2500 pads. The price will be $599 for 1-5 people; if we get 5-10 people they will be $589.00;

The DS2500's are a top of the line pad that we like very much- wide range of operating temps while still being very streetable (ie dust/noise). The pads alone run ~ $125, so you can see this is a very good deal.

For Rotors:
We're offering DBA 4000's (4650) for $239/pair (!) These are the real McCoy's - you can read about the quality of these rotors here:

http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/showt...hlight=dba+4000

We'll run this through the first week of June to see how many we have - NO PROBLEM mixing and matching, if someone just wants the DBAs, or just the Calipers, we'll count them as a participant.

Shipping is not included in the price - you'll pay the actual cost of packing and shipping to your location.

For other deals, visit our site at www.rallyperformance.com

Regards,
Ken
Rally Performance /
ScoobySport North America

If interested - email us with a subject of:

BRAKE GROUP BUY

at info@rallyperformance.com

...and sound off here if you like!

Thanks,
Ken

The DBAs we're offering are the slotted 4000 club-spec design with the kangaroo paw internals... you can read more about them Here (http://www.dba.com.au/catalogue/pdf/online_pdf/4000_online_160403.pdf)

(PDF file, you'll need Adobe). We think these are the best performance rotor value on the market today, period

Ken
RP

Super!

You can put me down for the four pots/ferodos- all ready running the DBA 5000's- super rotors. I can vouch for the DS2500's as well- a great daily driven pad, w/ the temp range to accomodate the occasional track day.

Also sign up KurleeDadee for the four pots/ferodos as wella s a set of DBA 4000's.

Thanks

Mike

Yes, please sign me up for four pots/ferodos as wella s a set of DBA 4000's.

Thanks,

Kurlee Daddee
(THE ORIGINAL)

That's two banana's! :banana: :banana:

I am a maybe, I need to see how much money I have left from my swap. Can you get the calipers in Black with white lettering only?
MCL

EDIT: wrong thread

Is that the link you were looking for??? and how long is the GB open for?

thanks!
wYlie

Originally posted by WickedRydaX
Can you get the calipers in Black with white lettering only?
MCL
yeah...what color on the calipers?

http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=45022&highlight=dba+4000

actually it was that thread, i think...duh me...lol

-wYlie

Originally posted by Roamin'Coyote
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=45022&highlight=dba+4000

actually it was that thread, i think...duh me...lol

-wYlie

That's the correct thread outlining their success at the 24 hour Bathurst race w/ one set of rotors!

Calipers are black w/ white lettering- these aren't the 4000 rotors, but good pic of the calipers:

http://www.vtrally.com/prod/images/sti4pot.jpg

Big Sky

CAn we still use 16" rims and if we can sign me up as well!

Originally posted by RexRexRex
CAn we still use 16" rims and if we can sign me up as well!

Two options- RS 16X7 rims (or any aftermarket 16X7 rims, actually even many f the rally 15X7 rims as well) OR 5mm spacers w/ the oem 16X6.5" rims- several guys running this combo succesfully. I believe Ken is going to source some 5mm spacers for those that want to run this w/ oem 6.5" wheels.

what might be the effect of running spacers?? wheel bearings, rubbing, etc? I have a wagon, that I'll be lowering. I'm running bigger wheels in the summer, but would like to keep my stockers for the winter. Wish i could afford the brake kit and new winter (or summer) wheels.

Thanks,
wYlie

Originally posted by Roamin'Coyote
what might be the effect of running spacers?? wheel bearings, rubbing, etc? I have a wagon, that I'll be lowering. I'm running bigger wheels in the summer, but would like to keep my stockers for the winter. Wish i could afford the brake kit and new winter (or summer) wheels.

Thanks,
wYlie

Essentially you'd be running a 50mm offset wheel (w/ a 5mm spacer) vs the oem 55mm- as you know many run 48mm et (Rota, Volk many others) w/ no ill effects (my Volk TE 37's are 46mm et).

You may even be able to get by w/ a 3mm spacer- be worth searching, that would be like running a 52mm offset.

Big Sky

We'll be getting a price on the Eibach 5mm spacers. We're very comfortable with the small spacers, actually - the offset change is minimal, in fact many rally cars run with them.

Regards,
Ken

Im interested.
when is this GB deadline?

Originally posted by asme
Im interested.
when is this GB deadline?

Looks like first week of June from his first post- we need some more folks.

Big Sky

Ken, your one day too late!

I just purchased a 4-pot setup the day before the original post!
:furious:

Oh well I'll still have some sweet brakes!

would the 4-pots work with the stock 03 WRX front rotors?

great deal on the 4-pots+ferodo pads!!!

They sure do! This is a heck of a deal, I haven't exactly told everyone that I'm doing it yet...

I can hear it now: How are we supposed to make any money???!

:)

will this fit on my99 rs?
and how much to ship it to canada?
:)

Originally posted by asme
will this fit on my99 rs?
and how much to ship it to canada?
:)

Yes. You'd want to upgrade to the WRX size rotors (294X24) while doing this- you need only to source the approiate brackets- either through the dealer, junk yard or the classified section here.

You can calculate shipping costs from zipcode 16915. Weight of the calipers are ~ 25 lbs, if you want the 4000 rotors weight ~ 30 lbs.

Big Sky

There's no brackets to be used in the swap because the 4pot caliper has the bracket built into it. All you need is the wrx sized rotors.

Put me down for a set of 4pot calipers and pads:D

Originally posted by ttenneb
Put me down for a set of 4pot calipers and pads:D

Super! Three bananas :banana: :banana: :banana: !

Ken M- that's great to know- so we will ditch the bracket we currently have in the WRX as well?

It's starting to roll boys.

Mike

I will now need some spacers for the fronts, since I bought a set of stock rims with 225's on them for the winter. Add the spacers to my order, please.

Kurlee Daddee
(THE ORIGINAL)

I'm in for fronts....they're confirmed to fit under my P1s (17x7). Any further word on packaging something for the rears? I'd like to do it all I think....rear pads, rotors, lines, fluid etc....prolly don't need the expense of upgrading the calipers. I'll also be in for spacers at this time....winter wheels/rubber.:rolleyes:

Thanks guys,
Wylie

Originally posted by Roamin'Coyote
I'm in for fronts....they're confirmed to fit under my P1s (17x7). Any further word on packaging something for the rears? I'd like to do it all I think....rear pads, rotors, lines, fluid etc....prolly don't need the expense of upgrading the calipers. I'll also be in for spacers at this time....winter wheels/rubber.:rolleyes:

Thanks guys,
Wylie

Wohooo! Four bananas:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

I'm sure Ken can get you a deal on a rear setup. Ferodo makes the DS2500 for the rear oem caliper (that's what I'm running now). He can get the DBA's for the rear no problem as well. One thing to possibly consider is the "H6" upgrade in the rear- it's a Legacy rotor 290X10mm vs 266X10mm, just need relocation brackets to slightly move the oem calipers. The DBA's can be had in the larger Legacy rear rotors as well.

It's looking good guys.

Mike

I am going to have to pull my name off the list, swap is going to cost me more that I was planning.
MCL

WickedRydaX- sorry to hear that. If things change (meet rich girl, lotto win, etc) let us know.

Guys I've been doing a little digging for those w/ oem 6.5" wheels. It looks like a 3mm spacer is sufficiant to clear the 4 pots. This will alvieate any need for longer studs and they will be much cheaper as well.

You can look at this thread:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=464255&highlight=wheel+spacer

That's certainly good news!

Mike

Originally posted by BIGSKYWRX
Ken M- that's great to know- so we will ditch the bracket we currently have in the WRX as well?
Mike

Yep no caliper brackets required for the 4pots, the mounting ears are integrated into the caliper body.

ss

Originally posted by BIGSKYWRX
Calipers are black w/ white lettering- these aren't the 4000 rotors, but good pic of the calipers:

http://www.vtrally.com/prod/images/sti4pot.jpg

Big Sky

Big Sky I have to ask. Where did you get this pic and wth is it. Those are the Subaru 4pots surely enough but those arent the correct pads or rotors(not just not the 4000 rotors, those arent the oem ones either) that are used with them.

??????

Great buy on the 4pots btw. If I didnt already have a set I would consider.

ss

No idea where I got the pic. The pads are definitely wrong- they look like USDM pads to me. The rotors no clue.

It is a pretty good deal, if you know of anyone needing a set- steer em this way.

Mike

will other pads (like Carbotech) fit on this caliper?

Originally posted by casualsurfer
will other pads (like Carbotech) fit on this caliper?

Yes, it's a very popular caliper- it takes the same pads as the Nissan 300ZTT. Hawk, Carbotech, Pagid, Mintex, Porterfield all make pads for this caliper.

Mike

Can I get a price on just calipers, no pads?
thanks
Micum

Originally posted by BIGSKYWRX
WickedRydaX- sorry to hear that. If things change (meet rich girl, lotto win, etc) let us know.
Well my luck maybe looking up, how much for the Calipers, pads, rotors, spacers and shipping to zip 80503? If the price is great I will be back in.
MCL

would this fit a 03 2.5RS with legacy B4 17" wheels and stock 03RS rotors?

Originally posted by AAU
would this fit a 03 2.5RS with legacy B4 17" wheels and stock 03RS rotors?

Are the 03RS rotors WRX size- 294X24? If so yes. If not, you'd no doubt want the larger rotors anyways. The B4 wheels should clear easily.

Big Sky

how hard is install and will it fit on an 04 wrx?

Originally posted by DieselClown
how hard is install and will it fit on an 04 wrx?

Will fit perfectly (the 04 WRX's around the world use this same caliper). Pretty easy- wheel off, disconnect the brake line to the caliper, two bolts on the back of the knuckle and lift the caliper off of the rotor, two bolts (same ones) and the new calipers are on, reconnect the brake line, put wheel back on.

Big Sky

don't forget you'll need to bleed the brakes after

Is it possible to get the rear 2 pot's??

Can I get a price, or do we need to wait on something before you can offer me one?
ThankS
MCL

Still digging on a price for the spacers, looking at the 3mm... will get back to you guys. I can tell you that we're doing the calipers for close to what a Subaru dealer pays for them, so this is an awesome, unbeatable price. Not sure we're making money at all, will see.

Will also check into the two pot kit.

Mike, will give you a call....

Ken

sign me up for four pot and a set of DBA sloted 4000's. and the 3 mm spacer.

Can we get a groupbuy on the calipers with just the oem pads? $125 pads are way too expensive for me. $464 calipers OTOH, I can definitely buy.

Count me in on the 4 pot calipers only. I'll send an email to confirm.

Luis

What are the stock WRX front calipers....dual pot?

Any word on the 2 pot rears, and spacers?
CtGT they are two pots up front, but both are on the back side, and push onto the front side. The 4 pots all push to the rotor, which is better.
MCL

I may be interested.. but only if the spacers will be available for purchase as well. Only in the caliper package though, since I don't have the loot for the rotors.

Ken

Will give you a call- been gone all week (West Yellowstone:) ).

I've had several guys ask on the calipers w/o the Ferodo pads. Remember, the pads cost ~ $125+, but that isn't directly added to the cost of calipers w/ oem pads.

The oem pads are ~ $60-70 themselves, so you could save a little, but why compromise on pads w/ this kind of setup? Just a thought.

Mike

Looks like were up to five bananas :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

w/ a couple of maybes

Big Sky

Any price on spacers, rears, and shipping yet?
MCL

Ok, I give up - this is too good of a deal to pass up as long as you guys take CC over the phone or on your website :D

Would like a pricing on:
4-pot + pads
3mm spacer
H6 rear upgrade rotors
2-pot rears

If the spacer, 2 pot rears, and H6 upgraded rotors are hard to get, I'll just take the 4-pot + pads ($589 now?)

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

We now have 6 bananas :disco:

Originally posted by WickedRydaX
Any price on spacers, rears, and shipping yet?
MCL

No price on spacers yet- 3mm ones shouldn't be too bad.

No rears w/ this group buy- just the four pot fronts.

You can calculate shipping costs from zipcode 16915. Weight of the calipers are ~ 25 lbs, if you want the 4000 rotors weight ~ 30 lbs. Ken said he'd only charge actual shipping costs- you should get pretty close w/ the above info.

Six bananas mean $589!

Big Sky

Bigsky,

I will now have to bow out of this group buy. I just found out today that on of my Tanabe Sustec Pro coilovers has a strut that has blown up, and I need to use the money towards a replacement. Sorry for the inconveinence.

Here's my bad luck story:

http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=689667#post689667

Kurlee Daddee
(THE ORIGINAL)

Originally posted by KurleeDaddeeWRX
Bigsky,

I will now have to bow out of this group buy. I just found out today that on of my Tanabe Sustec Pro coilovers has a strut that has blown up, and I need to use the money towards a replacement. Sorry for the inconveinence.

Here's my bad luck story:

http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=689667#post689667

Kurlee Daddee
(THE ORIGINAL)

Sorry to hear that- we're down a banana:(

Isn't the regular price on the dba rotors $239? Teagues has them for that price or are the 4000's that you are offering a better rotor?

Thanks- I am interested but just want to figure out exactly what I want.

bigsky.. I need to talk to you a bit about this kit... I know you've been looking at it for a while and I might like to jump in but had some questions.. are you on AIM? or some sort of chat where we could talk this evening? I'll be home around 10pm central if your around.. and provided I get some good info and a good price I'm in on this as well.

Originally posted by CtGT
Isn't the regular price on the dba rotors $239? Teagues has them for that price or are the 4000's that you are offering a better rotor?

Thanks- I am interested but just want to figure out exactly what I want.

That price is for the 600 street series, good rotors, but not in the same league as the 4000 club spec ones- these are usually around $300ish /pair. You can go to dba's site and it outlines the different rotors.

MustGoFast- no aim, PM'd my telphone #- 10pm central will work.

Mike

when is the final number needed by? i may be in for rotors and calipers. need to see if the dba4000 are available in H6 too just in case i do not decide to go the 2 pot rear route....
wow, 37.92 for shipping to 89012...:(

Looks like shipping is closer to $50 for me, but I wasn't sure on box size and all that. Hope it is less, because that may be a too much money after everything is said and done.
MCL

DBA does make a 4000 series in the "H6"- the 4657 IIRC.

Shipping costs always suck- we should start our own shipping business!

Big Sky

Just to make sure, the shipping wieght for the rotors and calipers was a total of 55lbs, right?
MCL

Thanks for the clarification BIGSKYWRX! I wasn't sure. That is a good deal on the rotors!

Originally posted by Roamin'Coyote
what might be the effect of running spacers?? wheel bearings, rubbing, etc? I have a wagon, that I'll be lowering. I'm running bigger wheels in the summer, but would like to keep my stockers for the winter. Wish i could afford the brake kit and new winter (or summer) wheels.

Thanks,
wYlie

Im in the same boat dude, This looks like a good deal however. hit me up on AIM socrates4242 to discuss cause there are a ton of options out there, some shared research might help us both.

Just a thought. Luke at Tire Rack can get machined spacers for $15 each. I am pretty sure he has 3mm, I was actually looking at 5mm from him. Probably cheaper in a group buy!

Originally posted by WickedRydaX
Just to make sure, the shipping wieght for the rotors and calipers was a total of 55lbs, right?
MCL

55 lbs is pretty close for rotors and calipers. I don't know if businesses (RallyPerformance) get a break on shipping vs you and me, if they do Ken will pass that savings on to us.

Yeah I don't think the 3mm spacers will be very much and no worry about extended lugs like thicker spacers require.

Mike

Originally posted by StarDogChampion
when is the final number needed by?
also can we get just the calipers and no pads? if so, whats the price? just $125 off?

Shoot me a quote for the below setup with the rotors for the front as well. Definitely need new front rotors, rears can wait but if the price is right then I will do the whole thing otherwise it'll be just the front rotors, calipers, etc.
Thanks

Originally posted by casualsurfer
Ok, I give up - this is too good of a deal to pass up as long as you guys take CC over the phone or on your website :D

Would like a pricing on:
4-pot + pads
3mm spacer
H6 rear upgrade rotors
2-pot rears

If the spacer, 2 pot rears, and H6 upgraded rotors are hard to get, I'll just take the 4-pot + pads ($589 now?)

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

We now have 6 bananas :disco:

So when will we need to send money, and all that stuff?
MCL

You can put me down for the four pots/ferodos as well- I am already running the DBA 5000's as well.

Neil

Super! I'll visit w/ Ken this weekend and have him post payment details.

I'll also find out what calipers are w/o pads- if it can be done. My guess is it won't be just subtracting $125- he's getting a discount on the calipers as well as the pads.

Hopefully we'll wrap this up and everyone will be on new brakes soon!:)

Mike

This still going on? Sent email to your info@rally.... address.

Ed

so are we gonna be contacted on when to send payment or do we have to call.

Originally posted by StarDogChampion
also can we get just the calipers and no pads? if so, whats the price? just $125 off?

Originally posted by StarDogChampion
when is the final number needed by?

i want to be in on this, but still waiting for answers.

i'm waiting for an email or PM on how to send payment. also waiting for 2-pot rear prices. no need for 3mm spacers - i got new wheels :D

I'm interested.. waiting to see if it still open for more people.

Hi all!

If interested, please make sure that you have emailed us your contact information - use: info@rallyperformance.com with a subject line of "Brake Group buy payment".

Jay or Bryan will phone you for card information, or will send you a Paypal invoice depending upon what you specify in your email (please give us a phone number with an answering machine if possible).

Thanks very much!

Ken
RP

Barj and Ed - still open if you guys are interested!

If anyone is interested in the rotors without the Ferodos, the price will be less $93.00. They are just a superb pad, though, we would put them against anything on the market for assertive road use.

Ken

email sent :D

any info on the 2-pot rears?

Hi Ken,

Would it be possible to get just the pads? If yes at what cost (shipped to 12903) ? Thanks.

Marek

Shoot me a quote for the below setup with the rotors for the front as well. Definitely need new front rotors, rears can wait but if the price is right then I will do the whole thing otherwise it'll be just the front rotors, calipers, etc.
Thanks

quote:
Originally posted by casualsurfer
Ok, I give up - this is too good of a deal to pass up as long as you guys take CC over the phone or on your website

Would like a pricing on:
4-pot + pads
3mm spacer
H6 rear upgrade rotors
2-pot rears

If the spacer, 2 pot rears, and H6 upgraded rotors are hard to get, I'll just take the 4-pot + pads ($589 now?)



We now have 6 bananas

I sent an email, but got nothing back. Still waitting to hear back, I want to get this setup.
MCL

I just got an email from them last night, so I'm sure they'll be contacting everyone soon.

Ed

Ken's been out of town all week, but will get back to everyone who emailed as instructed- looks like nine folks signed up:D

Mike

Originally posted by WickedRydaX
I sent an email, but got nothing back. Still waitting to hear back, I want to get this setup.
MCL

same here.

whats going on with this, are placing orders soon or are we still waiting for people. I'm assuming front rotors, pads and calipers will be about $800 or so, I'm in for this. Shoot me an email when the money is due. My rotors are shot right now so I'm looking to do this asap. jgrondin@starburstprinting.com

Originally posted by WRXOwner7
whats going on with this, are placing orders soon or are we still waiting for people. I'm assuming front rotors, pads and calipers will be about $800 or so, I'm in for this. Shoot me an email when the money is due. My rotors are shot right now so I'm looking to do this asap. jgrondin@starburstprinting.com

I think you may still be able to get in, but you'll have to email rallyperformance w/ all of your contact info and what you want- the email address is in the thread a couple of times.

Mike

Ken

Did you get my e-mail. I sent it twice, but haven't heard a reply
from you yet. Let me know.

Ben

That was quick. Just got the call from you guys. Thanks.

Originally posted by ttenneb
That was quick. Just got the call from you guys. Thanks. :D

What about the rest of us that have been waitting for weeks?
MCL

If you haven't heard anything, re-email your contact info and what you want.

Mike

i got my invoice and clicked to pay online and I couldn't....I'm guessing I should call Thursday???

-wYlie
P.S. MAN!!! PA state sales tax.....dang, not used to that.

Originally posted by Roamin'Coyote
i got my invoice and clicked to pay online and I couldn't....I'm guessing I should call Thursday???

-wYlie
P.S. MAN!!! PA state sales tax.....dang, not used to that.

I think state taxes are only for those folks from that state- unless PA is different or your from PA:)

You're correct, state sales tax only applies if both the buyer and seller are in the same state.

Has anyone else gotten confirmation of their purchase yet. I got a call monday and placed my order, and i have yet to see an order invoice through email or a charge to my credit card.

Watkins Glen in a month, will need to stop.....

Originally posted by EdSaj1228

Has anyone else gotten confirmation of their purchase yet. I got a call monday and placed my order, and i have yet to see an order invoice through email or a charge to my credit card.




Same here

I called today, and they are waitting to place the order till they get the final number of people that are in. The guy on the phone couldn't give me a date that was happening. From the last email I got I would think they are closing it today, and placing the orders monday, and shipping the same day. That is just want I am guessing from the email I got from them, not what they said.
MCL

I hope they didn't close it, Monday my credit card payment will have cleared and I'll be able to place the order.
If this isn't closed, someone from Rally Performance please pm me......Thanks:D

Originally posted by WRXOwner7
I hope they didn't close it, Monday my credit card payment will have cleared and I'll be able to place the order.
If this isn't closed, someone from Rally Performance please pm me......Thanks:D

I'd email them and call bright and early Monday morning.

do u know if the new 05 WRX 16" stockers ill fit?

Originally posted by DieselClown
do u know if the new 05 WRX 16" stockers ill fit?

If thery're 16X7 they should, if there still 6.5"- you'll need spacers.

Mike

Did anybody get an invoice from rally yet. They called me and took my CC info 2 weeks ago. But still no invoice.

My CC just got charged yesterday. No invoice from them thought yet, but the price is what i figured it would be.

Ed

Originally posted by EdSaj1228
My CC just got charged yesterday. No invoice from them thought yet, but the price is what i figured it would be.

Ed

Then they should be shipping soon.:banana:

This still open?

I have been wanting these brakes in black for a while... I can't stand the bare metal look that I have seen in other pictures and this actually looks very sweet!

Thanks,
-Nigel

Just got my invoice thru e-mail..

Cant wait to get the calipers:banana:

any word on the rear kit yet? I'll pick it up asap if you can get the front AND rears painted in red, and if they fit under rota sdr 17's and on an 05 wrx.

I just want to be clear, because I am not from looking at the pic in the first thread.. Are the calipers actually power coated black from the factory or are they the grayish metal color:

This:

http://mastrowrx.com/ProductImages/4POTRACEBRAKE2.jpg


Edit: I can't find pics of the power coated black 4 pots that suby makes....grrrr Also note I am ONLY refering to the caliper not anything else in that pic.

Thanks,

-Nigel

http://hometown.aol.com/petergood3/images/im000250.jpg
http://hometown.aol.com/petergood3/images/im000251.jpg

FYI, the car isnt mine, the pics came from a member from this thread....http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=577771

can you use the AEM big brake brackets with these?

Has anyone received their calipers yet. I received an invoice by e-mail but no calipers.:rolleyes:

My CC was charged but no word on if the brakes shipped yet. They said it wouldn't be charged until it shipped so we will see. I am not to worried, I am sure they will be in my hands soo, rally performance is a good group of people.

not really worried....just anxious:) Itching to put these on

Hi folks!

Just wanted to give an update:

All the calipers, pads and rotors have been placed on order as of last week. We had confirmed that the calipers were "in country" and they are, but we were told it would be about two weeks.

We had one member of the group buy who wanted a refund immediately after paying, as we hadn't shipped the complete kit immediately. If anyone else is concerned for some reason, please let us know, but remember: this is a group buy. The reason that we are able to give a price that is so extremely low is because they are a special order item... we run the group buy, and order a batch at a great price. When we run a buy like this, we do make sure that we can get the product quickly, but it isn't an "on the shelf" item.

We'll keep this price open until the brakes ship to us from the suppliers... about another 8 or 9 business days, to my knowledge at this point.

Regards,
Ken
RP

Thanks for the update. Looks like they won't get to me before the 9th of July. I am going on vacation that day for two weeks, was kind of hoping they would get to me before then.

Any status updates? Thanks!

can i still get on this group buy?

Thanks,
Kevin

Talked to Jay today- there not in yet, he thought pretty soon. I don't know if they are awaiting customs inspection or something of the sort. I know they came from Japan. Rotors are on there way from DBA's warehouse.

Hopefully soon.

Mike

Does anyone know what size bleeder screw comes on the 4-pot calipers. I'm looking to buy speedbleeders but do not know if they use the 7 or 10mm size.

Hopefully when I return from Europe the brakes will be here :D

got room for two more sets ? :)

I was trying to back out of my purchase as I am trading in my WRX, so someone should be able to get in on mine.

bump for update..............

Originally posted by Louie
can you use the AEM big brake brackets with these? http://photos.gznet.com/photos/1113339/1113339-KNozoPO$$F.jpg
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=404219
I think thats an 18 though

Stardog-Have you had any problems with your AEM brakes?

any updates?

I called and cancelled my order today. Being my first group buy, i don't know if i expected too much, but when the closing date of the offer is the beginning of june, i would expect to have my product before the middle of july.

Now, I understand that these parts come from other vendors and there are issues in transit that pop up, but in every other industry, i've always been kept informed of the status of my order, especially when problems arise. The last post from the vendor to this thread was on 6/30, two and a half weeks ago, and in that they said it would take about 8 more business days for the parts to come in. That would have been around the 13th, and no word one way or the other since then if this was accurate (found out from my phone call parts have still not arrived yet). Plus, numerous people have been hollaring for updates here, but it looks like those requests have fallen on deaf ears.

Bottom line is that I'd rather spend a little more cash and know that i will get my parts when i expected them from a company that puts some effort into their company service then go through this BS. Like many people on this board, my car is one of my main hobbies which i spend a significant (ok, too much) money on, and i know I will never give this company my business again or recommend them to anyone.

- Ed

PS - THis probably means someone else can get in on this group buy. You may be able to get the parts in time to give to a loved one for christmas.

trying to be patient.......

Hey, count me in as a participant, i want just the DBA 4000 rotors

bump for ANY update.

Hi Ken, I'd like to take EdSaj1228's place in the GB. :banana:

I already PM'd you with the details of what I need exactly. Thanks

da-da-da-da, da-da-da...

still waiting :)

da-da-da-da, da-da-da...

still waiting :)


same here. especially since you guys have ALREADY charged my CC about 2-3 weeks ago for the full amount.

yeah, it would have been a less trying wait, if it was a partial deposit, full payment to ship....

Just got a tracking number for my calipers and pads. To bad I am trading in my WRX. So if anyone wants a set of 4 pots and ferodo pads at the group buy price let me know and as soon as I get them I will send them out to you.

Bryan

which package did you buy? I might take them off your hands

finally.....got my tracking number :banana:

Seems like the status has started moving again. You guys who got tracking numbers have lucked out. I hope to get mine soon.

Spoke to Jay at Rally Performance and he informed me that the orders have been held up due to the Ferodo Pads supplier.

These guys have been helpful before and I believe they are helping me now.

Look forward to seeing those 4 pots in my hands though!

i've checked a few websites and noted that the subaru rear 2 pots are more expensive than the fronts. anyone know why?

i got my tracking number but UPS said they only received the shipment info, so i'm assuming it's shipping out today :D

am i the only one without a tracking number?? :(

-wYlie

am i the only one without a tracking number?? :(

-wYlie

Nope- me neither. Talked to Ken today and they only got about half the calipers/pads he ordered. They went off the list on order of payment recieved- we should (fingers crossed) be seeing something towards the end of next week.

Mike

I am without a tracking number also ... that'll change soon enough.

Got the calipers today. Maybe I never bought these things before, but the calipers seem to be refurbed? I love them either way and the price was too good, but was curious if that's the case?

Got the calipers today. Maybe I never bought these things before, but the calipers seem to be refurbed? I love them either way and the price was too good, but was curious if that's the case?

Why do they look refurb? Are they skuffed or damaged? Can you post pics...

Thanks,
-Nigel

Got the calipers today. Maybe I never bought these things before, but the calipers seem to be refurbed? I love them either way and the price was too good, but was curious if that's the case?


Got mine too. Same thing. Got some scratches on the calipers that went through the paint and exposes some bare metal. :confused:

Yep, that's what I have - plus some nicks and scratches but who's gonna see it? Again, I love it - getting it installed at Aerosim this weekend. I'm not knockin' on it, I was just curious if it was refurb - nothing wrong with this being a refurb. Besides, it's not made to be pretty like the Brembos.

I'm not so worried about how it looks. Just worried that it might rust on the exposed bare metal. Might want to paint over the exposed parts though.

I got the calipers installed. First I want to apologize to Rally Performance - I think I was fooled by all the dust and dirt that contaminated the calipers, and thought they were used. The more I studied and looked at them the more I think they're new, so please excuse my public display of biased and uneducated opinion.

The brakes are simply awesome! :)

bump....ANY updates?? what's the hold up at this point???? Calipers? Pads? Rotors?

I've gotten two credit card statements since these were paid for. It sounds like it's all worth it, but still......

-wYlie

Does anyone know how to tell the RH caliper from the LH caliper.

Hi guys!

Sorry about the lack of updates to this thread. I'll be honest: We had an employee who seems to have a mental block about getting onto the forums and posting, even though I thought they were watching this thread. I've taken care of the issue, so hopefully you'll see more of us here (as you should).

On the brakes, here is the situation that we've been facing: Italian vacations. They know how to do it right over there, they close the factory for an entire month and go away... SO, as a result there are simply no Ferodo pads to be had anywhere in the US for about another three to four weeks. Augh.

Here's what I propose:
1.) We can substitute with our other most favorite pad, the Porterfield R4S. The R4S is a great pad for street, and believe it or not for Rally. It holds up to high temps and abuse, performs when hot but is very streetable (When I say abuse, we started trying them when we found Pat Richard uses them on his rally car... he's rougher on the car than many). The cost will be the same.

2.) If you want to source your own pad, we can send you the calipers with no pad, and a $88.00 refund to boot.

Please let me know your thoughts! I think you'll be happy with the Porterfield, from our experience...they just aren't as big of a name as Ferodo.

Anyone else interested in getting into the Group Buy, we can still accomodate - just let us know!

Regards,
Ken
RP

Ken,

Could you put me down for a set of RS4's and a set of R4's as well. Also could you get me a set of 02 WRX rear RS4's- I found out that when upgrading to the "H6" rotors/brackets that the 04 rear pads don't fit and you need the 02 style- evidently the shape of the pad is at least partly dependent on the bracket used.

Thanks:)

I know another guy that wants in, I'll pass the info onto him.

Mike

how about a 2b option??? can i get my stuff now? and when the ferodo's come do come in, get those as well? i.e. source my own pads for the time being. If that's too complicated, I'll take them with the R4Ss.

Thanks,
Wylie

*knock knock*
10 day bump....

Give Jay or Ken a call. Ferodo came through w/ pads, so if you still want them (Ferodo) let them know. If you want to stick w/ the Porterfields I don't think that will be a problem either.

Mike

*whew* Been a while ... What's the status?

I'd like to find a group buy for the 2-piece front rotors for the STi.

i've even scored some RS rims, s.s. lines and fluid to go with my 4 pots......no brakes yet....
who else is waiting???

1. Roamin'Coyote
2. sonxwrx(?)

-wylie

Yeah, I got 17" gramlights, SS brakelines, speed bleeders and stoptech rotors for these brakes. I'm still waiting on brake calipers and pads.

Got a tracking # for mine :). Should be be very soon now for you guys as well. Two day track event coming too!

WOO HOOOOO!!! :BANANA: got a delivery today

one question....there's a sticker on the rotors that says:

Warning!
This disc rotor is suitable for the Subaru twin (2) piston caliper from year model 2002 on.
(use DBA 4000 for 4 piston and earlier models)

are these the right ones? The boxes do say DBA4650S R/L on them...I wasn't sure if maybe they were for the OEM 2 piston fronts (I guess they'd fit anyway) or for a rear 2 pot setup.

thanks,
wYlie

Should be the same diameter/thickness- don't know why they'd say that. The 4650's are definitely front rotors. Make sure you pay attention to R/L - they want the veins to go the right way.

Glad you got em!

Mike

Called up and spoke to Brian. He told me I was the only one left that wasn't shipped yet since they ran out of Ferodo pads. Damn this sucks! Now I'm waiting on a call back on the estimated time until they can get another set of pads in.

Seems like everyone is enjoying their sets already.

sonxwrx.....i've got a set of carbotech bobcats if you want to work something out....i thought we weren't getting ferodos a month ago....sorry you got teh extra slowness. :(

-wYlie

Thanks for the offer, Wylie. I'll be in touch with you.

I'm still waiting to hear back from Brian about how long the delay is.

Thanks.

Sonx - just wanted to come on and offer apologies for this, it stinks that we didn't have what we thought was in the order - trying to fix this as fast as possible.

On the sticker - just cross referenced with our invoice, and those are the DBA 4000s that we're looking for for the four pots (the 4650s)... not sure what the sticker is about.

PS - if anyone is interested in selling their stock calipers back to us, let me know! We're looking for a set.

Regards,
Ken

Wahoo! I got my calipers!!!

Just wanted to come on here and tell everyone that Ken and Brian at Rally Performance really helped me out here. There were some complications but they worked through it and delivered. Thanks Rally Performance!

Siratat

Great! That should be everybody. I'm loving mine, got to put them thru their paces at a two day PCA event. I forgot my DS3000's I was going to use- doh! But the 2500's worked wonderfully. The four pots are so much easier to modulate, brake pedal is nice and firm- me likey :)

I want in in this gb, Am i too late? I hope not. Please let me know.

Too late I'm afraid, but rallyperformance might have another set (or two?) around, be worth giving them a call anyways.

Anybody have a part number for brake pad shims??? I've seen solid and vented shims on subaruwrxparts.com (http://www.subaruwrxparts.com/wrx-braking.html) I've got some major squeal going on. :/ otherwise....good stuff!!! gonna get better soon...:disco: right Mike? :D

oh...and mine are silver and black - HANDPAINTED LETTERING!!! :lol: (VHT Gloss Black and Cast Aluminum Caliper paint)

Thanks!
wYlie

http://www.pbase.com/roamin/image/35468401.jpg

Damn those look nice! Wish I would have thought that when they were still in the box.

The link you provided is where I got my shim kit ($40). You might try a Nissan dealer as they are the same parts (for the 300ZTT) and it may be cheaper????

Also be sure to put on some good anti-squeal grease as well on the pad backs.

Your braking will be even better soon;)

Mike

yeah....the squeal was pretty bad tonight...i'm gonna have to order them tomorrow. Mike, the transaction went through early and i'm free to go ahead with our deal...:) PM me a paypal or I can send a check.

Thanks,
wYlie

pm'd you :)