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HELP choosing between brake upgrade: GSL-SE/2nd gen

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HELP choosing between brake upgrade: GSL-SE/2nd gen

I have a 79 rx7 and i want to upgrade the front suspension and brakes. Another reason for this, is i want to aquire a different lug pattern than 4X110. I know of the gsl se conversion and the ReSpeed 2nd gen kit. I would like to know which is easiest and cheapest. I would also like to upgrade shocks and springs too, i have seen the coil over kit on ReSpeed, but i dont know what will work with what. I have plans for the rear end and i will be able to choose what ever lug pattern i want, so it dosn't matter if its 4 or 5 lug. I would be nice to leave most of the parts such as control arm, tie rods, stuts stock.

please any advice or suggestions would help me decide, Thanks
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The GSL-SE would be cheaper and easier, everything just bolts on. You just need the spindle, calipers, backing plates, and lines.
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RB is another great store. they have a complete package for suspension. a lot easier than trying to understand respeeed's however if they explain it to you, then that's easier hahaha. i like respeed a lot and i like racingbeat a lot
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for the gsl se swap, can i keep my stock control arm. so i dont need any custom brackets for the caliper?
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Originally Posted by thunkrd
RB is another great store. they have a complete package for suspension. a lot easier than trying to understand respeeed's however if they explain it to you, then that's easier hahaha. i like respeed a lot and i like racingbeat a lot
I reallly like the adujstability of the respeed kit and i understand for the most part, but i dont know if it will work with the gsl se conversion.
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just swap the entire suspension, front and rear, from a gsl-se.
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Originally Posted by justint5387
The GSL-SE would be cheaper and easier, everything just bolts on. You just need the spindle, calipers, backing plates, and lines.
and spare tire and handbrake cables.
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