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Old 12-09-2007, 12:36 PM   #1
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Thats very cool, but my original one was Black so it seemed right to change it for the same.
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Old 12-09-2007, 12:37 PM   #2
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I suppose in theory the larger calipers,disks and pads will do less work on the road, I am not sure to be honest.
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Old 12-12-2007, 03:31 PM   #3
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Larger brakes on a street car may actually be less efficient in braking. Brakes pads work better when they reach their operating temp. With a larger brake setup, your brakes may not be able to attain that temp (bigger rotors and pads takes longer to warm up), resulting in decrease in efficiency. For everyday driving with regular street pad compound, the issue is probably negligable. I wouldn't try to put race pads compound on the setup on the street though.

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I suppose in theory the larger calipers,disks and pads will do less work on the road, I am not sure to be honest.
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Old 12-14-2007, 05:24 AM   #4
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Nice

Hey nice calipers...as Dudley would say the give me the &%^$#$* horn lol.

Nice wheels by the way.
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Old 12-14-2007, 11:38 AM   #5
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Is that rear wheel hp or engine hp guesstimation? 255-260hp at the wheels means you've done something to the engine, I wanna know what

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Old 12-14-2007, 11:53 AM   #6
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absolutely sick man. great looking car.


btw,. i would feel so weird turning on a Porsche w right hand (you sure its a real Porsche now?)
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Old 12-14-2007, 02:15 PM   #7
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Slick ride, mate. I too love those brakes. I also like what you did with the steering wheel. Very tasteful.
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Car looks sensational, well done. Nice to see a car just look 'the business'!

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