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Old 11-05-05, 03:39 PM
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If you don't mind me asking, how much was the whole setup?
Old 11-05-05, 03:59 PM
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Setup is lookin' real good. But like stated above it would be a good idea to get some wider wheels. And by the way shouldn't Phase 2 be to make it handle, and Phase 3 making it go fast?
Old 11-05-05, 04:35 PM
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yeah, how much did it cost for the front and rear complete setup.
Old 11-05-05, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Minuet
Rims have an offset of +45mm and I used NO spacers.
Congratulation on finishing phase 1, your car looks beautiful. Unlike the majority I encourage you to stick with those wheels if you are contend with their look. Wider tires follow road imperfections like crazy. Therefore, if you like the current look, keep the car as it is now. Wide tires look good on the back but are not essential. Unless, of course you plan to go really fast by phase 2 then you will need to upgrade.

By the way, how did you get such a low depth of field on that picture? The back ground is pleasantly out of focus. Are you using a SLR, or are you using an advanced digital point and shoot camera? Either way I like the results, especially that not too many people use high aperture for a low depth of field when taking pictures of cars. Certainly not on this forum.
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Old 11-05-05, 08:37 PM
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very very nice!! talk about a huge increase! i bet it does stop. you might want to take that dime out while driving though. what are the plans for the GO part?
Old 11-05-05, 11:33 PM
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Nice BBK upgrade. I hope to treat my car to those goodies when I get some cash.
Old 11-06-05, 09:21 AM
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clean
Old 11-06-05, 09:37 AM
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Those brakes are killer!!!!
Old 11-06-05, 06:49 PM
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Default Thanks for the compliments.

Thanks for the compliments.
I forgot that I also removed the front license plate.
To answer a few questions, the brakes cost 3k and I installed them myself. The camera that took the picture in question is a Canon PowerShot G6. As for phase II, I’m still doing my homework. I’m leaning towards a NA/T but the whole smog issue has me concerned.

I’m happy with the way it rides, handles and looks. So there will not be a phase 1.5.

The stopping power is just incredible. I can actually feel my eyeballs elongating!
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Old 11-06-05, 07:17 PM
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Thats a good camera. In fact, its the second best point and shoot camera offered by Canon at this time.



Originally Posted by Minuet
The stopping power is just incredible. I can actually feel my eyeballs elongating!
lol I guess that a good thing in this case.
Old 11-07-05, 11:48 PM
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hey congras man! sorry i hardly check the sc forum, but you got a very clean ride there!!!! i am glad i was able to help!
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I seriously can't get over this BBK. Dammit I want!!
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Originally Posted by Minuet
I forgot that I also removed the front license plate.
God I don't know why but the +97 PDW's just look soooo nice

Originally Posted by Minuet
The camera that took the picture in question is a Canon PowerShot G6.
I can't take pics like that with my crappy Fuji S5100, let alone do I know how to use it.

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The stopping power is just incredible. I can actually feel my eyeballs elongating!
How grabby are they? Or do they feel linear like the stock brakes?
Old 11-08-05, 05:51 AM
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Looks beautiful and those brakes !!!! Great choice in tires as well, those tires are the best!
Old 11-08-05, 07:12 AM
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I must say that looks awesome, love stoptech kits, had them on my previous Audi A4 1.8T, stopped on a dime, you need the full stainless kit though or else the stock lines just cant hold the pressure after a bit.

those wheels, I wasn't to crazy about at first, but I really like their fitment, they don't set in the wheel well and give plenty of space..

mission accomplished..

Whats is store for makin it go?


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