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GS430 with ROTORA BigBrake KIT (LOTS OF PICS) NO 56K

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Old 12-03-04, 10:53 AM
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Originally posted by T.L.W.
being serious

dont you think 8 pot is overkill for street use

i know these were on the H2 but if they make for the GS

i think it would be just a bit much
My guess is any BBK is overkill for street use after market pads would solve most fading problems, but you know its not about what we need now is it. If that were the case we'd all be driving yugos or neons or something like that

Enough is never enough
Old 12-03-04, 11:02 AM
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Originally posted by Neo
When you are running out of OEM things to mod, you start to look at what mod can me upgraded.
You talking to me?
Old 12-03-04, 05:29 PM
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Ku@

so what are your impressions of these brakes
Old 12-03-04, 07:16 PM
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SIMPLY Beautiful !!!!

Can't wait til' mine put on...different color of course !!!

True JDM looks, ya ??

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Originally posted by T.L.W.
being serious

dont you think 8 pot is overkill for street use

i know these were on the H2 but if they make for the GS

i think it would be just a bit much
An 8 pot would probably be overkill if you are trying to achieve better stopping power. Looks-wise they're HOT though!


Once you go BBK the limitation becomes the tires. Almost everyone is limited to a 245 or 255 size tire up front, so basically at some point the tires will just give up grip and trigger the ABS. Adding any more stopping power beyond that point won't contribute much. Also the weight factor kicks in, just like going from 19 to 20 in rims.

Performance, looks or a lil of both, it's your choice.
Old 12-03-04, 07:59 PM
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i did my bbk kit for looks.. of course i dont hae the 6/4 set up tho... but oh well
Old 12-03-04, 08:12 PM
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Originally posted by T.L.W.
being serious

dont you think 8 pot is overkill for street use

i know these were on the H2 but if they make for the GS

i think it would be just a bit much
for all i care, even 4 pots are more than enough already. some 4 pots and 6 pots i can already say they are overkill for street use. but hey, isn't tha the case for a lot of the mods anyway

going to 8 pots, it's going to be all show period
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Originally posted by morris
My guess is any BBK is overkill for street use after market pads would solve most fading problems, but you know its not about what we need now is it. If that were the case we'd all be driving yugos or neons or something like that

Enough is never enough
oh man, you said it so well
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Originally posted by Neo
When you are running out of OEM things to mod, you start to look at what mod can me upgraded.

hahaha, well, that's why it's only a wish.... i said before that my gs4 is almost done.... unless something dramatic is happening....
Old 12-03-04, 09:44 PM
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Originally posted by DaveGS4
You talking to me?
What? You have more up your sleeve?
Old 12-04-04, 12:14 AM
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That looks great! But killed the JDM theme w/Korean tires.

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Old 12-04-04, 12:54 PM
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Awesome BBK. With the CF parts and bronze rims, car looks very JDM.
Old 12-04-04, 03:57 PM
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thats a good looking color. powder blue looks tight!
Old 12-04-04, 05:27 PM
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Also the sticker on the front windshield says YOKOHOMA and your tires are HANKOOK... What gives? lol..

Wait I just remembered, those are Ku's old rims.

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Old 12-04-04, 07:33 PM
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He had other wheels and tires on before these.


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