best brakes for stock rims (2003)
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best brakes for stock rims (2003)
I have searched and read many posts about this but they are way out dated now. Anyone care to update on brake setups that fit stock rims.
Also, I would be very interested in gettin the RZ/RS brakes but I have herd conflicting reports on if they fit with stock 16" rims. If they fit on stock rims I would get them tomorrow.
Also, I would be very interested in gettin the RZ/RS brakes but I have herd conflicting reports on if they fit with stock 16" rims. If they fit on stock rims I would get them tomorrow.
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Re: best brakes for stock rims (2003)
Originally posted by damian
I would be very interested in gettin the RZ/RS brakes but I have herd conflicting reports on if they fit with stock 16" rims. If they fit on stock rims I would get them tomorrow.
I would be very interested in gettin the RZ/RS brakes but I have herd conflicting reports on if they fit with stock 16" rims. If they fit on stock rims I would get them tomorrow.
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I dont know if anyone makes a good brake kit that would fit in 16 inch rims but getting brakes form another car like the RZ/Spirit R would probably be good. You could always just upgrade the pads and rotors too...
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Re: Re: best brakes for stock rims (2003)
Originally posted by SleepR1
You definitely will need 17-inch wheels to fit over the Type RS/RZ brakes. The calipers and rotors are larger than the US spec calipers/rotors. The 16-inch temp spare is worthless too, so you'll need FIVE 17-inch wheels (the extra is the full size spare you'll carry around). Get 9-inch to 9.5 -inch wide (45 to 50 mm offset) with 255/40-17s...Perfect street/track setup. I have 9 x 17, 45-mm offset SSR Integral A2s. You can also fit the same size in SSR GT-1s. A more aggressive SSR wheel is the Competition in 9.5 x 17 in 42-mm offset. These wheels will fit fr/rr IF you mount 255/40-17s. Any taller, 265/40- or 275/40- will rub the front fender lips FOR SURE!
You definitely will need 17-inch wheels to fit over the Type RS/RZ brakes. The calipers and rotors are larger than the US spec calipers/rotors. The 16-inch temp spare is worthless too, so you'll need FIVE 17-inch wheels (the extra is the full size spare you'll carry around). Get 9-inch to 9.5 -inch wide (45 to 50 mm offset) with 255/40-17s...Perfect street/track setup. I have 9 x 17, 45-mm offset SSR Integral A2s. You can also fit the same size in SSR GT-1s. A more aggressive SSR wheel is the Competition in 9.5 x 17 in 42-mm offset. These wheels will fit fr/rr IF you mount 255/40-17s. Any taller, 265/40- or 275/40- will rub the front fender lips FOR SURE!
well next to him i dont know anything so forget what i said lol.. (he replied right before i did so i didnt see the post)
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N-tech makes backing plates to accept hose from the spoiler openings... you have to fab the rest...
CWR used to sell CF indy-car style backing plates w/ scoops for the pressurized fender well air... originally designed by David Breslau... who i heard was revising the design for his company, widefoot racing, but i haven't heard of them being on sale yet.
CWR used to sell CF indy-car style backing plates w/ scoops for the pressurized fender well air... originally designed by David Breslau... who i heard was revising the design for his company, widefoot racing, but i haven't heard of them being on sale yet.
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thanks for the replies guys, and i figured you would chime in SleepR1, I really wanted to keep the stock rims, but i guess I will have to step up to 17 track rims, I probably will end up with the setup you have SleepR1, once i can afford it, I'm getting coilovers first, then i do the brakes up.
so i assume you really like the rs/rz brake setup, any updated comments on the braking feel....did you upgrade the MC to the 929 too?
so i assume you really like the rs/rz brake setup, any updated comments on the braking feel....did you upgrade the MC to the 929 too?
Last edited by damian; 07-20-03 at 07:42 PM.
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You shouldn't need the 929 MC with the RS/RZ pachage, because the calipers are basically the same as the '93s. Same piston sizes all around, the only diff if the the fronts are wider to accomodate a wider rotor, and both have longer mount tabs to accomodate larger diameter rotors F/R.
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Originally posted by ptrhahn
You shouldn't need the 929 MC with the RS/RZ pachage, because the calipers are basically the same as the '93s. Same piston sizes all around, the only diff if the the fronts are wider to accomodate a wider rotor, and both have longer mount tabs to accomodate larger diameter rotors F/R.
You shouldn't need the 929 MC with the RS/RZ pachage, because the calipers are basically the same as the '93s. Same piston sizes all around, the only diff if the the fronts are wider to accomodate a wider rotor, and both have longer mount tabs to accomodate larger diameter rotors F/R.
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Originally posted by kyle@insight
So where could I get a set of RZ/RS brakes?
So where could I get a set of RZ/RS brakes?
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...87#post1961687
I'll be following up with Jason again Monday for pricing, and the RZ/RS spec rotors are on their way to Precision for design- thanks to a forum member that was kind enough to lend them.
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