ARD T2

iTrader: (22)

Dude those things are sick. Even better than the spinner hubcaps. LOL!!!!!!!!

But seriously let's do something more constructive and actually profile these kits. I did this last night and my computer shut down. Frikin' sucked after already typing this.

- Brand, Origin of Manufacturing: i.e. Japan, Europe etc....
- P/N, RETAIL and GOING RATE
- #Pistons, Weight, Piston Diameters
- Orientation of Pistons, staggered or not?

- Rotor Diameter and Width
- Floating or Fixed Options?
- Pattern of venting, "Is it special" **** they are all special but i want to actually talk about it and determine from a physics standpoint why one might be better than another.

- Construction of Caliper, One piece Forged/Cast, Two piece forged, billet, etc.....?
- Brake lines: SS Fittings? Teflon Sheath?
- Material of Rotor Disc? Lead Content, Rate of Expanse, Stiffness, etc....
- Brake Pad Compound options
- Color Options for Caliper and Bell

I think i've hit the major points. But if we are missing anything that can be used for a basic "Specifications Comparison" please make a suggestion. In Truth the proof is in the pudding. The important thing to remember is that there is always a trade off between absolute performance and daily drivability. Always buy a system based on your primary functions for the vehicle. i.e. Floating isn't the way to go for a daily driver kind of a thing, Carbon ceramic pads aren't always a good thing for a Mom who goes to the grocery store. Gotta make a Reasonable Objective and then pick your system.



Let's start naming the higher end Brands who make brake kits for say the :FD3S:,

1. AP Racing
2. Alcon
3. Brembo GT Kit

4. Endless Japan
5. Project Mu
7. Stoptech

What else do we got?