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08-05-09, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KILLERGS4

that doesn't cut it, that's why Lexus doesn't get the respect from enthusiast...

StopTech brakes are EXCELLENT but obviously don't have the brand recognition of Brembo.

08-05-09, 10:59 AM

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kudos to hyundai - like it or not they are an up and coming automaker and we will be seeing much more of them in the future.

I doubt a global #4 automaker like Hyundai would be considered "up and coming". They've sold more cars than Ford in the first half.

http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssC...T4374320090730

08-05-09, 11:08 AM

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Brembo brakes in Hyundai's pirce range is very impressive, but everyone already knows that Hyundai is a good value. At some point Hyundai needs to come put of its shell and produce something with wow factor, not just a good value, because the Chinese and the India is right behind them. Pretty soon, they will not be the only one making cheap quality cars anymore.

What would you consider a "wow factor"? A 1000hp 4 cylinder engine? 19" Brembo brakes? Car makers "improve" their products by putting in more features, better parts, and better designs. There is no other way around this formula and all makers follow this rule.

If money were not a factor, Hyundai would be making aluminum framed genesis coupes with 600 hp engines and ceramic brakes. Of course they know what parts gives them high performance.

The problem is, money. Not many people have an abundance of it. Therefore, things need to get cut out of the original plan to meet the price objective. This is where the synergy of the bean counters and engineers come in.

What hyundai has done with the addition of the brembos is give the engineers more leveraging power over the bean counters.

08-05-09, 11:34 AM

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Wow factor = Lexus GS-F if they will ever make one, MB AMG, BMW M-class and Audi RS class.

08-05-09, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KILLERGS4

that doesn't cut it, that's why Lexus doesn't get the respect from enthusiast...

Just answering a simple question.

08-05-09, 12:45 PM

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that doesn't cut it, that's why Lexus doesn't get the respect from enthusiast...

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StopTech brakes are EXCELLENT but obviously don't have the brand recognition of Brembo.

Yup. IN an independent study in C&D Stoptech beat out Brembo, Wildwood and everyone else.

Last I looked Lexus did get respect from true enthusiasts, not fake ones.

08-05-09, 01:01 PM

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Whats a stoptech

08-05-09, 09:35 PM

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I have seen Brembo brakes on Honda Civic, I just dont see what the big deal is.

Brembo brakes only come on serious imports like Evo's, track edition 350Z's, and G35 sports. Its a nice badge to have on any "tuner" car , especially if you are the new kid on the block

08-05-09, 10:17 PM

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There is a massive "spotted" thread on GENcoupe forum. If you're not a believer, go through those pages and I guarantee you will change your view.

Official "SPOTTED" KDM thread

08-06-09, 05:48 AM

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If the chassis sucked Rhys Millen wouldn't be racing one at Pike Peaks, Drifting and time attacks.

3.8 bored to 4.1 turbo 500hp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfF55LIxZo4

he just set the class record in this car at Pikes Peak

He used to pro drift that srt10 viper.