Pittsy's 'Totally Not a Build' IS500 LE
10-01-23, 07:26 AM
#77
Racer
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but you’re correct, it will through you through the window!
10-01-23, 07:49 AM
#78
Looks great!
Is this just a complete kit that retains the EPB vs using the GS F setup with no EPB?
I was thinking of upgrading my fronts only when my brakes die and not messing with all the crap in the rear. Would be this kit fronts only or GS F calipers/rotors/pads.
Is this just a complete kit that retains the EPB vs using the GS F setup with no EPB?
I was thinking of upgrading my fronts only when my brakes die and not messing with all the crap in the rear. Would be this kit fronts only or GS F calipers/rotors/pads.
10-01-23, 09:11 AM
#79
Racer
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Full complete kit with retention of EPB.
10-01-23, 09:12 AM
#80
Racer
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Didn’t realize my Swift springs get here tomorrow. Got the front struts out and disassembled, got the rear blown apart already too. Just gotta drop the springs in and reassemble!
the wheels and calipers are being ceramic coated right now.
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LA20671 (10-01-23)
10-01-23, 10:28 AM
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10-01-23, 11:12 AM
#82
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As long as they’re used properly they’re not an issue. They made quick work of it.
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Kappa500 (10-02-23)
10-01-23, 12:50 PM
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10-01-23, 12:57 PM
#84
Racer
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10-05-23, 04:45 PM
#85
Would if be helpful or more difficult if an extra pair of pre-trimmed rear dust shields was included? Or is swapping them too hard?
It would be nice to not have to cut anything, like an "all parts included" kit for the swap.
BYW, I am back to looking at this kit since I didn't read the GS F setup needs wheel spacers for the Enkei wheels. I hope this kit doesn't need them.
It would be nice to not have to cut anything, like an "all parts included" kit for the swap.
BYW, I am back to looking at this kit since I didn't read the GS F setup needs wheel spacers for the Enkei wheels. I hope this kit doesn't need them.
10-05-23, 04:51 PM
#86
Would if be helpful or more difficult if an extra pair of pre-trimmed rear dust shields was included? Or is swapping them too hard?
It would be nice to not have to cut anything, like an "all parts included" kit for the swap.
BYW, I am back to looking at this kit since I didn't read the GS F setup needs wheel spacers for the Enkei wheels. I hope this kit doesn't need them.
It would be nice to not have to cut anything, like an "all parts included" kit for the swap.
BYW, I am back to looking at this kit since I didn't read the GS F setup needs wheel spacers for the Enkei wheels. I hope this kit doesn't need them.
10-05-23, 07:03 PM
#87
Racer
Thread Starter
Would if be helpful or more difficult if an extra pair of pre-trimmed rear dust shields was included? Or is swapping them too hard?
It would be nice to not have to cut anything, like an "all parts included" kit for the swap.
BYW, I am back to looking at this kit since I didn't read the GS F setup needs wheel spacers for the Enkei wheels. I hope this kit doesn't need them.
It would be nice to not have to cut anything, like an "all parts included" kit for the swap.
BYW, I am back to looking at this kit since I didn't read the GS F setup needs wheel spacers for the Enkei wheels. I hope this kit doesn't need them.
the rear sucks. Axle nut and hub need to come off. Trimming it is way easier, takes 5 seconds with an angle grinder and a shot of black paint.
I added spacers for fitment, not needed with this kit on BBS’s.
10-05-23, 07:03 PM
#88
Racer
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You’ll have to wait for the updated bracket to show up too. Eddie told me that one guys kit actually fit without the updated bracket, but those tolerances are too tight to be happy with. YMMV.
10-09-23, 12:10 AM
#89
Racer
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I put the car back on the ground tonight. Unbolted the EPB caliper and left it off since I need to drive to CA and the new bracket won’t arrive in time. Had to get some new hardware for the 4 pot, I went over this in more detail on the BBK thread. Rebled the brakes again, but the pedal feel still isn’t great. I’m using all the pedal travel, but the brakes still don’t slow down like what I was used to. There’s no more air in the lines, I’m sure of that, bur maybe there’s some in the ABS module? I’m going to try and techstream bleed it tomorrow at work, have it aligned, and have the headlights adjusted up a bit. The car looks great on the swift springs though. I’ll get some pics.
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LA20671 (10-09-23)
10-14-23, 09:00 AM
#90
Driver School Candidate
Well, time to turn this thing into an ISF and make everyone mad.
BBMS just released their full BBK for the IS500 that retains the EPB. 15 inch free floating 2 piece rotors front and rear, 6 pot front, 4 pot rear. Ordered everything yesterday, and got the calipers paint matched to Incognito gray.
I think as long as I control my impulses to mod the car I'll be okay. I don't know how much else I'll do to it. Maybe a engine and trans cooler, but the car did just fine this summer here so.
BBMS just released their full BBK for the IS500 that retains the EPB. 15 inch free floating 2 piece rotors front and rear, 6 pot front, 4 pot rear. Ordered everything yesterday, and got the calipers paint matched to Incognito gray.
I think as long as I control my impulses to mod the car I'll be okay. I don't know how much else I'll do to it. Maybe a engine and trans cooler, but the car did just fine this summer here so.