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Old 02-16-2005, 12:18 AM
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http://www.mach1car.com/Product.aspx?nav=1&p=29-540.

Anyone have this kit? It says they require large diameter wheels but I'm wondering if the 17"s are big enough to clear them. The price doesn't seem to crazy.
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looks nice. why can't they have made them vent as well. I really need a big brake kit upgrade. I feel that my car is a bit too spongy with stock. Im used the nissan murano brakes. God how I miss those.
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looks nice. why can't they have made them vent as well. I really need a big brake kit upgrade. I feel that my car is a bit too spongy with stock. Im used the nissan murano brakes. God how I miss those.
What's up with the weird sig?
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Well, Powerslot owns the AEM braking systems now, so it's the same kit originally made for the 02+ Celica GT-S.

I can sell those for $499 for the fronts.
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Originally Posted by Joe@Dezod
Well, Powerslot owns the AEM braking systems now, so it's the same kit originally made for the 02+ Celica GT-S.

I can sell those for $499 for the fronts.
Yes, but will they fit the Stock wheels?
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Default Re: Powerslot big brake kit

Originally Posted by LimitedE
http://www.mach1car.com/Product.aspx?nav=1&p=29-540.

Anyone have this kit? It says they require large diameter wheels but I'm wondering if the 17"s are big enough to clear them. The price doesn't seem to crazy.
im guessing if it says that you need a larger diameter wheel, then it would be larger than stock. keep in mind that a larger wheel doesnt necessarily mean that the BBK will fit, the spoke design plays a big part in the fitment of the kit.
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it looks like this "kit" only includes larger diameter rotors. $500 for 2 front rotors is a little much, isnt it?
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I think I would pay it simply because the brakes on the TC are POOP!!
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Originally Posted by SupaWhiteTc
I think I would pay it simply because the brakes on the TC are POOP!!
all toyota brakes are poop.
i would suggest just changing the oem rotors to slotted ones from here: http://www.tctunerz.com/article-zone...-scion-tc.html
my friend purchased these and his tC stops amazingly. :D and a lot cheaper than the bbk.
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Yeah but I have 19's and I need all the braking power I can get, so I need the BBK.
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seems alot for just rotors.... need bigger callipers
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Originally Posted by Gambit7
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Well, Powerslot owns the AEM braking systems now, so it's the same kit originally made for the 02+ Celica GT-S.

I can sell those for $499 for the fronts.
Yes, but will they fit the Stock wheels?
It was originally made saying 17" wheels minimum required. AEM/Powerslot usually don't go so large where a 17 is too small.
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Not all Toyota brakes are poop. I had Brembo's on my Celica and they were awesome.
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how big are the stock tc rotors?
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10.8" Front and 10.5" Rear.
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oh wow... 500 bucks is well worth it for 2" bigger rotors up front.
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Originally Posted by SupaWhiteTc
Yeah but I have 19's and I need all the braking power I can get, so I need the BBK.
just get some better pads first. it'll be much cheaper than a bbk. see how that goes. and then let us know.

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Naaa, go big or go home I say. I will go all out and spend the money because I want as much performance as I can get. I don't half ___ things I do it right.
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yea i agree, you should do things right the first time, save up and get good stuff rather then spend less, get less quality, replace them later with better that you could have bought in the first place.
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Ding Ding Ding we have a winner. I agree totally because I did a few things like that on my last car and now know not to.
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