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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by scion_tC
that great!!...now what is the point of a big brake upgrade on an xB?
Well, the point is better stoping power without fade. You could take these to the track and do lap after lap with minimal fade. One lap of hard driving would bring the stock system to its knees. The only problem now is that he has to run large rims to clear the BBK. If you ever wanted to go to the track, you have the brakes, but the larger wheels will hurt the performance do to weight. Not a problem on cars with more HP like an STI, Evo, 350Z, etc. Best bet would have been stock calipers, aggressive pads, slotted rotors, SS lines, and great fluid. These are proven componets that can be had for cheap and yeild great results. They work great on the street and don't mind spirited driving, or a good autox. Plus you can run small, light weight 15s.

Oh well.
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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He didn't buy them for stopping power or for track use.

He bought them for the bling factor.
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 11:47 PM
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^^^^^

Well, the BLING factor has been reached!!! Those brakes are the hottness!!!!!!!!
Old Jan 13, 2006 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankenScion
He didn't buy them for stopping power or for track use.

He bought them for the bling factor.
Right.......... You would think everybody would have figured that out by now.. Anyway, Props on your xB, looks hot!
Old Jan 14, 2006 | 12:55 AM
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DAAAYUUUMMMM....that is sweet! I plan to do this too if extra funds allow me to. It is overkill but if you have the cash, then why not.

Nice accomplishment. Haven't seen it done before and it turn out freakin nice!
Old Jan 14, 2006 | 05:03 AM
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wow. must be high on pcp. that's crazy expensive.
Old Jan 14, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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^ Never a positive say to thing,
Didn't your momma ever teach that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all? Then again, if she did, you wouldn't have anything to say on here at all.
Old Jan 14, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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or the highest post count....
Old Jan 16, 2006 | 06:58 AM
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mmm post whoring.
Old Jan 19, 2006 | 02:45 AM
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Those brakes are definitely high on the bling factor, more form than function, but ya gotta admit they LOOK awesome. As for an xB on a track, bwahhahahahaha...that's kinda like teaching a pig to sing...to each his own though. If it was me, I would've spent that kind of money on a supercharger. At least that way, the car just might be quick enough to need better brakes, lol...
Old May 2, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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so sick, how much were they and where do i get em
Old May 2, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Romanova
The brakes cost about 1/4th of what the car is worth...
Good job though. :D
thats what i was thinking
i think i rather supercharge.does any one make a carb approved super charger for the xb?
Old Dec 17, 2006 | 03:02 AM
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I'm so jealous....I went to precision site...didn't see a price....how much for those bad boys...front and rear????
Old Dec 17, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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wow, very nice.


however, yuck on the retarded mirrors.
Old Dec 17, 2006 | 05:04 PM
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Wow, some of you people crack me up. This thread is about his brakes and you are going to flame his mirrors?
Old Dec 17, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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WoW very very very nice! As for everyone bugging on the cost I have this to say. Sit down and figure out how much you have spent on your ride! Its all about the style and look the owner wants not how much it cost!
Old Dec 17, 2006 | 11:46 PM
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I agree ---- Well said -- It looks bad A$$ -- Nice mod man. Do it for you,
not for everyone else. Some folk's are jealous because #1 They don't have the money,
#2 They didn't do it first
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Big time props dude ....................
Old Dec 21, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Romanova
must be nice to have money to throw around like that
dont gotta be playn' the guilt card buddy...

anyway,

trebor.... wanna adopt me?

j/k

1st, why red?
2nd, why small mirrors?
3rd, seriously, wanna adopt me?

ok, fine, how about sponsoring my car?

haha j/k.... loving the rears....too bad you're not on 20s...
Old Dec 21, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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what other mods do u have planned?
Old Dec 21, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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holy carp. must be a scary quick stop now eh ?



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