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SD,
Thanks!
The sport exhaust was a no brainer (not that I have much of one) as
I had put a set on the 4S and the sound was just glorious. Awesome,
as some might say. I do hope, however, that this one is as good.
No one I know of (and I posted that rennteam link on this forum)
has actually heard it. I reckon I will be among the first.
I am just an exhaust sound loving sports car guy and I am not
ashamed to admit it. That actually is my biggest complaint about
the 2001. There is no exhaust note. What were they thinking????
The PCCBs, on the other hand, was a tough decision. I have read a
zillion forums about them. My conclusion is that, somewhat like
Macintosh computers, the people who don't like them or don't
think they are worth it are people who don't have them.
I think they are way expensive. I do.
And in most braking scenarios, the tires will affect one's braking
ability more that the brakes themselves.
But there are two things, besides long life and no brake fade
no matter what, that were the deciding factors.
One is that they reduce unsprung weight significantly. Like
close to ten pounds per corner. That is a LOT. And it affects
all aspects of perfomance.
You could spend that same amount on the lightest wheels
and tires and not quite get that same reduction. (Rennworx
carbon fiber wheels (Dymags, I think they call them) are
about $8,500) And then you have to add tires. And you still
may not lose as much weight.
And then there is the brake dust issue. I hate it. A lot.
These are not supposed to dust up your wheels. (And they
had better not!)
So I will let you know how it goes.
Thanks again for your interest.
All the best,
- Mark
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