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07-08-2003 | 11:48 AM
#6
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,780
From: San Diego
Car Info: Boosted Geo Prizm
If I were you, I wouldn't bother going any further with the Perrin/Wilwood brake kit. Although a good brake setup that looks good, it doesn't significantly improve braking performance any or at all.
The only benefits you get are better pad wear with the 4 pot design, less unsprung weight, and quick pad changes. Other then that, it doesn't help your braking any or at all. It does look good though.
A set of better pads, SS lines, fluid, and possibly the MRT master cylinder bracket would be just as good as the wilwood kit for less money. A real brake upgrade would be something that uses a larger rotor which would help in dissapating(sp?) heat as well as being lighter then the stock setup. Many people in Hawaii would swear by Stoptech, and it is a very good system. But dont forget the The Brake Man kit, iON Perofmance(fits under stock wheels) and TWR.
Also, how much HP did you gain with the "rubber floor mats?" I've been looking for a cheap upgrade in my car to get that extra MPH out of my trap speeds
The only benefits you get are better pad wear with the 4 pot design, less unsprung weight, and quick pad changes. Other then that, it doesn't help your braking any or at all. It does look good though.
A set of better pads, SS lines, fluid, and possibly the MRT master cylinder bracket would be just as good as the wilwood kit for less money. A real brake upgrade would be something that uses a larger rotor which would help in dissapating(sp?) heat as well as being lighter then the stock setup. Many people in Hawaii would swear by Stoptech, and it is a very good system. But dont forget the The Brake Man kit, iON Perofmance(fits under stock wheels) and TWR.
Also, how much HP did you gain with the "rubber floor mats?" I've been looking for a cheap upgrade in my car to get that extra MPH out of my trap speeds
07-08-2003 | 12:35 PM
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Car Info: 2004 Subaru STI/WRX Silver of course
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Bone stock car OOHH I forgot to mention I just bought a MY04 STI last week and only got to drive it for one day and now I am gone in Texas for a school and won't be back until the 19 of July. Whats funny about the car I wanted a WRX and the STI was the wife's idea she said I wasn't happy with our MY01 RS and probably would not be happy with a WRX so the STI was my option. If you ask me my wife has good taste in cars.. Can't waite to get home and get some more A$$ time in it. My wife says it is fun to drive if only the punks in their Hunduhs would stop trying to race her she told me that she won't waste the gas on them and I told her thats a good idea.
And I still have the **** eatin grin on my face.
And I still have the **** eatin grin on my face.
07-08-2003 | 01:28 PM
#8
Originally posted by teiva-boy
If I were you, I wouldn't bother going any further with the Perrin/Wilwood brake kit. Although a good brake setup that looks good, it doesn't significantly improve braking performance any or at all.
The only benefits you get are better pad wear with the 4 pot design, less unsprung weight, and quick pad changes. Other then that, it doesn't help your braking any or at all.
If I were you, I wouldn't bother going any further with the Perrin/Wilwood brake kit. Although a good brake setup that looks good, it doesn't significantly improve braking performance any or at all.
The only benefits you get are better pad wear with the 4 pot design, less unsprung weight, and quick pad changes. Other then that, it doesn't help your braking any or at all.
I suppose that brake fade isn't going to be improved upon at all either? But that's probably the least important problem we have out on the race track, huh?
... and for a little over $1k, having a front and rear brake kit (with the ability to swap pads quickly) is pretty good bang for your buck.
07-08-2003 | 02:06 PM
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From: San Diego
Car Info: Boosted Geo Prizm
You pretty much nailed it Sean. Since your using the stock sized rotors, fade will still be an issue.
And as far as quick pad changes go, trust me it gets real tired and real quick over time. It may seem cool at first, but swapping pads is a PITA and becomes a task you would rather avoid much like changin oil. We know it's easy, but get tired of doing it every now and then...
And as far as quick pad changes go, trust me it gets real tired and real quick over time. It may seem cool at first, but swapping pads is a PITA and becomes a task you would rather avoid much like changin oil. We know it's easy, but get tired of doing it every now and then...
07-08-2003 | 04:57 PM
#12
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Posts: 191
what i got
$600 junk yard car. 88 conquest
Magna intake multi port from Down under
Ford Mustang 65mm throttal body with hacked TPS adapter
SDS 4F stand alone
DIS now installed.
750cc/min delphi multech injectors from GNX Buick balanced to within 1% variation in flow.
bosch 125 psi fuel pump (from a used volvo)
je .040 over forged pistons
ARP head studs
ARP con rod bolts
Marnal head new one again
heavy duty valve springs
dodge caravan rockers & solid lifters and valves
super 16g with ported bell
spec clutch
misc. parts like hoses nuts and bolts from used aircraft at dillingahm air field
krank vents found off of a Harly motor bike
94 honda intake by apc
Subaru banjo fittings for my oil cooler.
Subaru intercooler water sprayer(not installed)
ABS removed
2.5" pipes no cats and HKS muffler
HKS bypass valve.
Smallest battery i can find (I'm a cheap b a stard)
Interior: front seats stock
rear seats still there
Ac blows hot now removed.
gutted dash.
seat belts
The car is crappy and DSM guys hate us.
I wish I had a subaru but can't afford it.
This car is the bastard child of mitsubishi.
Know one understands this addiction better then you guys.
Magna intake multi port from Down under
Ford Mustang 65mm throttal body with hacked TPS adapter
SDS 4F stand alone
DIS now installed.
750cc/min delphi multech injectors from GNX Buick balanced to within 1% variation in flow.
bosch 125 psi fuel pump (from a used volvo)
je .040 over forged pistons
ARP head studs
ARP con rod bolts
Marnal head new one again
heavy duty valve springs
dodge caravan rockers & solid lifters and valves
super 16g with ported bell
spec clutch
misc. parts like hoses nuts and bolts from used aircraft at dillingahm air field
krank vents found off of a Harly motor bike
94 honda intake by apc
Subaru banjo fittings for my oil cooler.
Subaru intercooler water sprayer(not installed)
ABS removed
2.5" pipes no cats and HKS muffler
HKS bypass valve.
Smallest battery i can find (I'm a cheap b a stard)
Interior: front seats stock
rear seats still there
Ac blows hot now removed.
gutted dash.
seat belts
The car is crappy and DSM guys hate us.
I wish I had a subaru but can't afford it.
This car is the bastard child of mitsubishi.
Know one understands this addiction better then you guys.
Last edited by el jeffe; 07-08-2003 at 09:40 PM.
07-08-2003 | 06:15 PM
#15
Originally posted by teiva-boy
You pretty much nailed it Sean. Since your using the stock sized rotors, fade will still be an issue.
And as far as quick pad changes go, trust me it gets real tired and real quick over time. It may seem cool at first, but swapping pads is a PITA and becomes a task you would rather avoid much like changin oil. We know it's easy, but get tired of doing it every now and then...
You pretty much nailed it Sean. Since your using the stock sized rotors, fade will still be an issue.
And as far as quick pad changes go, trust me it gets real tired and real quick over time. It may seem cool at first, but swapping pads is a PITA and becomes a task you would rather avoid much like changin oil. We know it's easy, but get tired of doing it every now and then...
But brake fade will be improved upon over stock with the P/W kit, b/c of the calipers used, etc. It's just not going to be "as good" as many of the true brake upgrade kits. But like I said, for under $1500, getting a nice looking, front And back brake kit that includes what it does, is a pretty good deal.
(p.s. I'd still get the Stoptech's ....... or the Endless kit!!
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