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11-25-2012, 09:09 PM | #3276 | |
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11-25-2012, 09:20 PM | #3277 |
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11-26-2012, 12:16 AM | #3279 |
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11-26-2012, 12:41 AM | #3280 |
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That looks amazing. I have been considering a brake upgrade just like this rather than changing wheels. Do you mind me asking where you purchased your brake kit from? Last time I looked, I kit like this cost about $1,700 just for the front.
I see you have PS2 tires as well. I ran these on a Z06 years ago, and loved them. How do you like them on a WRX? I know the tread depth is less than 10/32" and that's fine....I know the weight is about 3 lbs lighter per tire....just wondering if the sidewalls are stiff enough? |
11-26-2012, 01:00 AM | #3281 |
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Those actually look like the new Super Sports... Anyone been successful in negotiating a different tire on a new car purchase? I plan to swap the Dunlops out for the SS's pretty much asap, would be nice if I could just have the car come that way.
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11-26-2012, 01:16 AM | #3282 | |
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I also did a bit more research and I believe he is running 5mm spacers + extended wheel studs to clear these Brembos with the OEM wheels. |
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11-26-2012, 01:55 AM | #3283 | |
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11-26-2012, 04:38 AM | #3284 |
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11-26-2012, 10:35 AM | #3285 |
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A few from the other day.
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11-26-2012, 01:54 PM | #3286 | |
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And yes those are Pilot Super Sports and I LOVE THEM! It's my second set after going through the first set with several track days and daily driving. The tempature change at track days is predictable throughout the life of the tire and I was very impressed with the treadwear too. I think the sidewall is more than stiff enough relative to the OEM Dunlops (one track day and they were all torn up & mushy), but unfortunately I haven't had any other performance tires on the WRX so I don't have another comparison haha. My brother runs Toyo R888s on his cayman with 235/45/17 rears (215 front) and the "mush factor" after throwing down a few laps is pretty similar to the PSS. The toyo's are DOT R tires so I would have to say on a relative basis the PSS are worth the money if you put them through some spirited driving & expect them to last. Again, different car so maybe not the best comparison though... |
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11-26-2012, 02:46 PM | #3287 |
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Here's a picture I took after installing the GTWorx/Bilstein & RCE Yellow combo on my car (SWP) this past weekend. The difference in ride height is not very noticeable as you can tell. I took the picture alongside my friend's wrx, which is completely stock, for comparison.
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11-26-2012, 03:00 PM | #3288 |
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11-26-2012, 03:21 PM | #3289 | |
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11-26-2012, 03:24 PM | #3290 |
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11-26-2012, 03:24 PM | #3291 | |
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11-26-2012, 03:42 PM | #3292 |
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11-26-2012, 03:57 PM | #3293 | |
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Btw, I love the red calipers on WRB!! Looks beastly!! Nothing says stopping power like red brembos haha |
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11-26-2012, 04:12 PM | #3294 |
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11-26-2012, 04:12 PM | #3295 |
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how much did the BBK run you if you dont mind me asking bluemax?
yes my girls car says what you think it says lol |
11-26-2012, 04:40 PM | #3296 |
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Thanks. I like the ride a lot. It's night and day between these and stock. Noticeably stiffer, but not too stiff for daily driving imo. The car's overall responsiveness also increased. Probably going to pick up the RCE sways and KB endlinks pretty soon too.
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11-26-2012, 05:23 PM | #3297 |
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Does it squat much when you get on it?
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11-26-2012, 05:42 PM | #3298 |
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11-26-2012, 07:18 PM | #3299 |
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Not too much actually. used goldie fronts, 08+ rears, pads, rotors and bolts from kns. did the install myself at friends shop(awesome to have a close friend who's a mechanic) all in all i think i spent around 1500-1600 for everything. of course i dont have slotted/drilled rotors or fancy stuff like that, but im happy with them.
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11-26-2012, 08:34 PM | #3300 |
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