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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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Default Big Brake conversion just completed **PICS**

Me and a couple of friends worked on these all day yesterday!! Thanks Vaughn (Big_Vdub) and Ryan(firstkingofbeer) !!

I'll get this out the way now, yeah they are overpriced. no the Xb doesn't need them . It stopped just fine before them. I don't race. I wanted them.

I hope y'all like 'em !!











:D Sorry, the cars not that clean, it's too cold out to wash it!!
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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Yummy wildwood with those rims... but I'm not liking the super small mirrors. I'm planning on getting oversized 4 disc brakes similar to the wildwood you've got, but that's not until all the other mods I have planned are done.
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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damn, that is hot. a little overkill, but nice.
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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man that's outragous! can i ask how much?
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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How difficult was it to do? You said all day, just one? What needs to be done to convert the back wheels? and finally how much for the whole kit from Wilwood? (says special order on their site)
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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GOD those are GORGEOUS!!! I've shat my pants!
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 10:08 PM
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Not needed but, WOW! Awsome looking mod my friend! What's involved in the back? A lot of work? Cost?

Great looking ride bro!
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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Thanks for the replies!! Those wheels are 19", it really helped fill them in I think

As for how much, you won't like it!! Just remember I REALLY wanted these brakes.....

My total bill with shipping was $3482.33. You pay extra for things like powdercoating the calipers red, the SS Braided lines, drilling and slotting the rotors, and of course shipping.

The rears were pretty easy, just a little grinding on the trailing arm. I'm still using my OTG spacer with them so that helped keep the grinding to a minimum. The grinding is so that the parking brake mechanism will clear without catching on anything.

If you have help, this can easily be done in a day. Just start early.
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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Oh, and I forgot to add that the rear kit is from Precision Brakes Company.

They make their own parking brake assemblies and use everything else from Wilwood for this kit!! The parking brake assembly is still a drum brake but regular braking is all done through the caliper. The directions they give are pretty good but lack any real information or pics on how or where to hook-up the parking brake line, you get to figure that out for yourself, that took a little while.
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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Thats is so freaking awesome! Congrats
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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Looks GREAT!!! If you want it buy it...thats my motto!
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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I need new pants...



Looks awesome!
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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Those brakes (overkill like you said) look beautiful and do fill out those rims perfectly. And I do have to say, I'm liking the mini mirrors you have. What are those?
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I need a new keyboard, I've just drooled all over this one! Nice job!!!!!
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Tool7f
Those brakes (overkill like you said) look beautiful and do fill out those rims perfectly. And I do have to say, I'm liking the mini mirrors you have. What are those?
Thanks, those are Universal Formula GT3 CF Mirrors from APR. Here's the link:

http://www.aprperformance.com/prodde...tcategoryID=34
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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Dude, that looks awesome! Kudos to you for doing what you want!

If it wasn't for the price, I'd do the same too.
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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That looks freaking awsome. Where did you get them from?
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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Here ya go...........

http://www.precisionbrakescompany.com/
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Default Re: Big Brake conversion just completed **PICS**

Originally Posted by trebor
I'll get this out the way now, yeah they are overpriced. no the Xb doesn't need them . It stopped just fine before them. I don't race. I wanted them.


I think I'm in love.

With the brakes Robert.
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 12:27 AM
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Ha ha, thanks Jon, me too..........

Only a few minor exterior mods left.



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