My wheels from ARD T2
Of course I had to do a slight twist to the look ;)
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Thats nice looking... did you get them powdercoated?
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yep.......... thanks
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Looks nice. But why do you have T2 calipers?
-Max |
has cooling fins......... and grabs the same.
Good eyes......... ;) |
Are the 3rd gen and T2 brakes similar? I know both stop really well, but wouldnt the 3rd gen brakes be better? What are the similarities/differences etc. I think they look better, but how do they brake comparably?
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Both uses the same pads and are interchangeble on either FD or FC.
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those calipers would look sweet in lime green...
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speaking of which........... i have actually done FD rims lime green.........
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The FD calipers are lighter, and really should be used an an FD rather than the FC calipers. I had to use FC calipers once on my FD, and they did not clamp down as hard as the stock FD calipers do. The Type RS calipers clamp down ever better :)
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Did you get the wheels powder coated? I really like the GT1s. Maybe I'll get them instead. They're nice looking in bright silver like ttb's setup :)
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slightly off topic
SleepR1 what pads do you like for track use? |
Sleep R1,
I didn't notice a difference in clamping force between the 2 calipers. Just that both can lock up the tires before ABS kicks in. Yeah, I got them powder coated. My rims used to look just like ttb's. |
BATMAN - As always your FD is the best looking. Simplicity. I just hope you don't live in too dusty of an area.
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thanks Jerk ;)
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Originally posted by Cossie slightly off topic SleepR1 what pads do you like for track use? Other pads I've tried on track: Hawk HP Plus and Black compound, Porterfield R4 and R4-S, Carbotech Panther and Panther Plus, EBC Red Stuffs, stock US spec FD Rx7 Sumitomo pads. Rank order would be: Porterfield R4-E, R4 >, Hawk Black, Carbotech Panther/Panther Plus >Sumitomo J-spec FD Type RS, R4-S > HP Plus > EBC Red Stuff > Sumitomo US spec FD Hawk Black and Carbotech Panther Plus have a high initial bite, and could easily lead to tire flat-spotting if you have your ABS disengaged. The Porterfields and Sumitomo J-spec FD Type RS pads have less initial bite, but are easier to modulate the braking. Sumitomo J-spec FD Type RS, Porterfield R4-S and Hawk HP Plus are good for light track use but will fade with hard use for extended track sessions. EBC Red Stuffs are junk. Don't buy them. I melted a set in one day! Definitely not up to what they're advertised as (track-only pads). |
Originally posted by BATMAN I didn't notice a difference in clamping force between the 2 calipers. Just that both can lock up the tires before ABS kicks in. Yeah, I got them powder coated. My rims used to look just like ttb's. |
it wasn't paint......... more like powder coat, or something.
I have never encountered a harder finish then the stock SSR GT1. I like to find out what they are made of. I have RBC green stuff and love them for the street use. They are really easy on the rotors. |
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Just in case ur wondering how I keep the paint looking good after 220,000 miles.........
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what size did you end up going with?
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17 x 9 all around
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Originally posted by BATMAN 17 x 9 all around |
Damn your car looks beautiful after so long, also, great choice of wheel and color!
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