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Old 03-21-2006, 11:07 PM
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i have my 17 stock rims on my tc and i was wondering if you can just upgrade the rotors to a bigger size without getting the whole bbk? if so where can i find a site to buy them on? thanks
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Powerslot makes a big rotor upgrade with a caliper relocation bracket, but we do not recommend them due to the larger rotors effect on brake balance. By moving the caliper further out on the rotor, there is more leverage introduced which will move the brake bias further forward and the tC is already overbiased to the front as it is. This increased brake torque may cause issues with ABS function and increase stopping distances. Check with hahaitzskippy and Kilo6_one who I beleive both have them installed on thier cars.
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what about these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SCION...QQcmdZViewItem

are they a pos or are they worth a shot?
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check out www.racingsolution.com or www.promotiontuning.com

i have HP F1 drilled/slotted front rotors and Power slot rear rotors
good price, great braking upgrade without replacing calipers or fitment issues
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Old 03-23-2006, 05:23 AM
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yea i checked those out but im still wondering about these ones:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SCION...QQcmdZViewItem

anyone have any say on them?
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Old 03-23-2006, 11:13 AM
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couldn't tell ya, im not a fan of eBay brakes
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How about these...... http://www.designrt.net/rotor.htm
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does it even have tC application??
i didn't see Toyota/Scion on that site
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http://www.designrt.net/vehicle_app.html
Just click on the arrow on the bottom left. The tC brakes are prett much the same as the celica gts.
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my computer at work seems to not want to scroll over
but yes, they are the same....should work
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I went to their shop and I've seen their work in person. They do everything in house so the price low.
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Does HP have a web site? How long have they been on? Have you checked for cracks yet?
^All the same questions for DRT?

I was cosidering these:http://www.ebcbrakes.com/Automotive.html

loOoFenixTxoOol-I'd stay away from the hack rotors on ebay. I've drilled factory rotors before and they did crack. Companies with a reputation are far less likely to peddle crap.
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since im lazy, i haven't put them on yet
they are in the box, in my passenger seat today..going to put them on after work
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www.designrt.net = their website
I did not install them yet. Hopefully on April 8th. I will be installing SS lines, and Hawk Street brake pads as well. I will post pics when I do though
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