Wilwood brake upgrade group buy.....
08-16-02, 07:22 PM
#17
okok, been a confusing thread, but couple of questions
1) so is it confirmed that the 4 piston stock rotors setup WILL work with the stock 17" rims? this is a VERY important question
2) so for 950 (shipped price), it would be 2 4-pistons calipers, 2 ss lines, 2 set of pads, and all the bolts?
3) how about shim/fit kits? we need to get them separately?
4) how about the rotors? we will stay with the stock ones?
5) if it's going to be the stock rotors, can we have prices on wilwood rotors too? i think it would be great if we can get stuff from same company....
basically if the kit fits in 17" stock gs rims, i am IN for the groupbuy!!!!
1) so is it confirmed that the 4 piston stock rotors setup WILL work with the stock 17" rims? this is a VERY important question
2) so for 950 (shipped price), it would be 2 4-pistons calipers, 2 ss lines, 2 set of pads, and all the bolts?
3) how about shim/fit kits? we need to get them separately?
4) how about the rotors? we will stay with the stock ones?
5) if it's going to be the stock rotors, can we have prices on wilwood rotors too? i think it would be great if we can get stuff from same company....
basically if the kit fits in 17" stock gs rims, i am IN for the groupbuy!!!!
08-16-02, 08:41 PM
#18
1) so is it confirmed that the 4 piston stock rotors setup WILL work with the stock 17" rims? this is a VERY important question
2) so for 950 (shipped price), it would be 2 4-pistons calipers, 2 ss lines, 2 set of pads, and all the bolts?
3) how about shim/fit kits? we need to get them separately?
4) how about the rotors? we will stay with the stock ones?
5) if it's going to be the stock rotors, can we have prices on wilwood rotors too? i think it would be great if we can get stuff from same company....
Last edited by anthracitetarga; 08-16-02 at 08:51 PM.
08-16-02, 09:09 PM
#19
thanks for the reply!
well i was reading the steve's brake groupbuy on brakes (in the groupbuy forum) and he mentioned that for brakes upgrade it's advisable to put in new shim / fit kits (to reduce noise or so). i am not very familiar with that part that's why i asked
thanks for asking about the rotors. if i get the wilwood kit i would like to get cross/slot at the same time. i don't want to just get any other rotors coz' it might not work well with the pads and get warpping easily.
oh, you mentioned price for pickup. where would that be?!
well i was reading the steve's brake groupbuy on brakes (in the groupbuy forum) and he mentioned that for brakes upgrade it's advisable to put in new shim / fit kits (to reduce noise or so). i am not very familiar with that part that's why i asked
thanks for asking about the rotors. if i get the wilwood kit i would like to get cross/slot at the same time. i don't want to just get any other rotors coz' it might not work well with the pads and get warpping easily.
oh, you mentioned price for pickup. where would that be?!
08-17-02, 10:13 AM
#21
Lead Lap
This is very attractive buy.. I'm in either 4 or 6 piston.. reason? I'm running 18" rim in summer that will also clear the SupraTT caliper..but I'm running 17" OZ snow tire in the winter.. I need something that will clear the 17" L-Tuned (oz) wheel in winter...
I prefer 6 piston.. but will live with 4 if 6 piston/tt rotor won't clear the 17"..
I prefer 6 piston.. but will live with 4 if 6 piston/tt rotor won't clear the 17"..
08-17-02, 04:43 PM
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This is an interesting thread. How come this is the first mention of Wilwood brakes on here? To be honest I've never heard of them before.
Can we see pictures (or a link to them) of the product(s) involved?
Am I to assume these calipers are lighter than the stock 2 pot ones? If not, how much heavier?
How come Wilwood can make them fit with stock rotors but Toyota couldn't? What's the drawback?
Can we see pictures (or a link to them) of the product(s) involved?
Am I to assume these calipers are lighter than the stock 2 pot ones? If not, how much heavier?
How come Wilwood can make them fit with stock rotors but Toyota couldn't? What's the drawback?
08-17-02, 06:58 PM
#25
Originally posted by RacingAristo
rominl,
He is located at FL. Not sure if you are willing to drive from San Jose just to save 50 bucks!
If you are going, pick up my set for me, will yah? hee hee.
rominl,
He is located at FL. Not sure if you are willing to drive from San Jose just to save 50 bucks!
If you are going, pick up my set for me, will yah? hee hee.
08-18-02, 01:41 AM
#26
Originally posted by bitkahuna
This is an interesting thread. How come this is the first mention of Wilwood brakes on here? To be honest I've never heard of them before.
Can we see pictures (or a link to them) of the product(s) involved?
Am I to assume these calipers are lighter than the stock 2 pot ones? If not, how much heavier?
How come Wilwood can make them fit with stock rotors but Toyota couldn't? What's the drawback?
This is an interesting thread. How come this is the first mention of Wilwood brakes on here? To be honest I've never heard of them before.
Can we see pictures (or a link to them) of the product(s) involved?
Am I to assume these calipers are lighter than the stock 2 pot ones? If not, how much heavier?
How come Wilwood can make them fit with stock rotors but Toyota couldn't? What's the drawback?
the design is totally up to the company. toyota didn't make a 4 piston setup that will fit with the stock wheels, but the price is cheaper. wilwood makes one that will fit (most likely thinner with stronger material, but more pricey.
no idea on the weight though.... and yeah, see the webpage for pics
08-18-02, 07:42 AM
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Would be nice if there was a bigger rotor package (crossdrilled/slotted) to go with the 6 piston caliper. Changing the calipers alone won't do much for you in terms of stopping distance or fade (contrary to common belief). The GS will experience heavy fade if pushed hard. Also, if you pick up a recent Car and Driver issue, you will find that they have tested some of the best brake kits (including brembo F50 kit) and found that the biggest improvement was the elimination of fade (largely due to the increased rotor size) rather than stopping distance.
Willwood makes a good kit and the price for the 6-piston setup of $1350 is really good. Throw in some 13.5-14" quality crossdrilled and/or slotted rotors and you can consider another kit sold.
Willwood makes a good kit and the price for the 6-piston setup of $1350 is really good. Throw in some 13.5-14" quality crossdrilled and/or slotted rotors and you can consider another kit sold.
08-18-02, 11:04 AM
#28
Originally posted by Mariusz
Would be nice if there was a bigger rotor package (crossdrilled/slotted) to go with the 6 piston caliper. Changing the calipers alone won't do much for you in terms of stopping distance or fade (contrary to common belief). The GS will experience heavy fade if pushed hard. Also, if you pick up a recent Car and Driver issue, you will find that they have tested some of the best brake kits (including brembo F50 kit) and found that the biggest improvement was the elimination of fade (largely due to the increased rotor size) rather than stopping distance.
Willwood makes a good kit and the price for the 6-piston setup of $1350 is really good. Throw in some 13.5-14" quality crossdrilled and/or slotted rotors and you can consider another kit sold.
Would be nice if there was a bigger rotor package (crossdrilled/slotted) to go with the 6 piston caliper. Changing the calipers alone won't do much for you in terms of stopping distance or fade (contrary to common belief). The GS will experience heavy fade if pushed hard. Also, if you pick up a recent Car and Driver issue, you will find that they have tested some of the best brake kits (including brembo F50 kit) and found that the biggest improvement was the elimination of fade (largely due to the increased rotor size) rather than stopping distance.
Willwood makes a good kit and the price for the 6-piston setup of $1350 is really good. Throw in some 13.5-14" quality crossdrilled and/or slotted rotors and you can consider another kit sold.
08-18-02, 11:10 AM
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Sounds good. Quick question though. From what I remember off the top of my head, the TT rotors are 12.XX" or something. Is it possible to use a 13.5 or a 14" rotor with the wilwood 6 piston caliper? Thanks for the quick response.
08-18-02, 11:10 AM
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Everyone, I just want to let u guys know that I am going to be leaving for college tom. (Mon.) and I dunno when I will bbe able to get back online. I assume that i will get the internet hooked up in my dorm w/in the 1st week, but i will try to get on from comp. labs, etc. Therefore, i guess i will be gone until the 22 (unless i can get hooked up in the hotel)
BTW: There are two ways to pay for these kits. You will be able to pay either 1/2 before, and 1/2 when u recieve the kit, or pay full price from the start. Scott said that CC orders and money orders will be accepted. Please PM me with ur CC info if ur gonna go that route (some might want to talk to scott himself, so i will get a # where u can reach him too). For those using money orders, i will talk to scott and get an address, etc. I plan to start the GB the next time i can get online. Thanks
BTW: There are two ways to pay for these kits. You will be able to pay either 1/2 before, and 1/2 when u recieve the kit, or pay full price from the start. Scott said that CC orders and money orders will be accepted. Please PM me with ur CC info if ur gonna go that route (some might want to talk to scott himself, so i will get a # where u can reach him too). For those using money orders, i will talk to scott and get an address, etc. I plan to start the GB the next time i can get online. Thanks