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The brakes on my '00 GT are worn down to nubs. Before I hit Rock Auto for replacement pads and rotors are these worthwhile? http://www.steeda.com/cobra-style-mustang-front-brake-kit-555-6011/ ? I look at my stang next to my brother's BMW 135i and my front brakes are tinier than his rear ones so that's kind of embarrassing.
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Drilled and slotted rotors are not really good for the street as they tend to have more chances to break where the holes are due to stress fractures. The holes are designed to let heat escape under hard braking. I personally would not get them. If you want to look "cool" slotted rotors are better in this case, but will still sustain the same type of stress fracture but less chances because you dont have holes drilled everywhere. if you want some sweet 13" cobra brakes with plain rotors I would look at these, and they are much cheaper too. Unfortunately they don't make them with the horse logo or cobra logos anymore. they just say SVE. https://lmr.com/products/94-04-Mustang-Brake-Kits-Upgrades Now, unless your want to pay for looks, your stock 2 piston caliper 12" brakes will work just as well 8 piston 14" brake top of the line kit, unless that is, if you are racing! Finally whatever you decide to do, seriously, don't go cheap on a brake upgrade. even if you do go ahead with slotted and drilled rotors get a reputable brand. dont buy "xtreme" branded rotors. buy something like Brembo, Baer, Wilwood, or even Stoptech.
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Feb 26, 2016 20:23
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He does autocross a lot, if you check his post history in this thread.
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Feb 26, 2016 20:25
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I don't *really* use the brakes much at autocross. 2nd gear revved up will engine brake with some gusto so I only need a quick stab once or twice. Mostly I just want fixed brakes and the brakes to not look so ridiculously small behind the wide-open five-star factory wheels. In before "just get some Bullit wheels with bigger spokes" What I really need for autox is to pay attention to the suspension. It's 110k miles and never been touched, so it's like yachting on whitecaps on smooth pavement. Springs, dampers, bushings, and a strut tower brace are probably coming this summer if I don't sell the car first.
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Feb 26, 2016 20:55
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Bullitts won't hide your small rusty calipers  
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Feb 26, 2016 20:59
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I have cross-drilled / slotted rotors, and they don't hurt, but they don't make as much of a difference as pads. EBC yellowstuff pads, though ... They're fantastic. I've put a couple hundred miles on them so far but am already way impressed over Greenstuff, which weren't adequate for repeated heavy braking, but were better than OEM.
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Feb 26, 2016 22:56
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Cobra brakes and Bullitt wheels look pretty nice by each other but I've never been more pissed off changing brake pads.
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Feb 26, 2016 23:07
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Its so shiny.  (filling in spoiler holes + repaint)
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Feb 26, 2016 23:17
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thebigcow posted:Cobra brakes and Bullitt wheels look pretty nice by each other but I've never been more pissed off changing brake pads. cobra brakes and bullitt brakes are the same! just different logos on the calipers.
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Feb 27, 2016 00:51
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Tide posted:Even the 5.0 models? I figured they would be pretty rare; the most common being the Ecoboost 4 banger. Sweden doesn't have any "Big engine" or "Big horsepower" tax. I'd wager it is the country in europe with the biggest displacement engines on average. Also, a Mustang in Sweden is similar to a S-class Mercedes in that any one who got the means to buy one will not need to pay any attention what so ever to the gas mileage for economys sake. With those two things in mind, I'd say the only ones getting the EB in Sweden would be people who thinks that the EB is more tuner friendly. Can't do aftermarket forced induction and pass inspection here.
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Feb 27, 2016 13:20
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Took me 20 goddamned minutes at Pep Boys tearing through filter boxes to find the right size for the housing. Woke up the girl from her winter hibernation and got her on the road after oil/air filter change, and a wash, much to the chagrin of the local cops (the car is really loud, and they follow me everywhere looking for an excuse to pull me over). gently caress you, 13" filter housing!  Back on the street! 
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Feb 27, 2016 21:29
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late for the new edge discussion but new edge has aged better than og S-197 imo
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Feb 27, 2016 21:56
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yea, the 05 and 06 models where in an awkward puberty stage before the angles and shapes on the 15/16 model took off.
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Feb 28, 2016 00:16
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kalvick posted:yea, the 05 and 06 models where in an awkward puberty stage before the angles and shapes on the 15/16 model took off. I'm biased, but I think the 2010-2011 (2012?) models were the best in that generation. I'm not a big fan of the rear-end refresh they did. The 2015+ models looks way better, though.
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PT6A posted:I'm biased, but I think the 2010-2011 (2012?) models were the best in that generation. I'm not a big fan of the rear-end refresh they did. The 2015+ models looks way better, though.
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Feb 28, 2016 04:36
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kalvick posted:Finally whatever you decide to do, seriously, don't go cheap on a brake upgrade. even if you do go ahead with slotted and drilled rotors get a reputable brand. dont buy "xtreme" branded rotors. buy something What's wrong with StopTech?
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Feb 28, 2016 05:05
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blk96gt posted:What's wrong with StopTech? Nothing, I would actually recommend them over WIlwood.
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Feb 28, 2016 05:08
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Buhbuhj posted:Nothing, I would actually recommend them over WIlwood. Nothing is wrong with them. I suggested four name brand options. Didn't mean to sound like I was knocking stoptech.
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Feb 28, 2016 05:52
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There is something beautiful about the idle on a chilly morning: http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=11j412p%3E&s=9#.VtMArRg3lUU
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Feb 28, 2016 15:16
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I want to hear that thing do a flyby. Nice sound!
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Feb 28, 2016 17:52
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Cage posted:I want to hear that thing do a flyby. Nice sound! Believe it or not, none of my friends drive stick, so I've never even heard a flyby! Had the car for almost two years, now, too!
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Feb 28, 2016 18:11
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Count Freebasie posted:Believe it or not, none of my friends drive stick, so I've never even heard a flyby! Had the car for almost two years, now, too! 
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Feb 28, 2016 18:13
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Brakes are on, probably the easiest brake job you will ever do.  Forgive the dirt I was in a bit of a rush to get things put back together. ilkhan was correct in his assessment that they can pull your eyes out of their sockets. Even on stock pads and all-seasons they are seriously impressive.
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Feb 28, 2016 23:28
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 Sorry you have to look at my crap driveway. Got my spoiler holes filled in and a new shaved bumper. Had to take the GT badge off for painting, I think I might leave it off.
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Feb 29, 2016 15:48
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kalvick posted:Nothing is wrong with them. I suggested four name brand options. Didn't mean to sound like I was knocking stoptech. Ah ok! I was going to say, I've got them on my car and absolutely love them.
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Feb 29, 2016 17:24
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Cage posted:
Looks good! I'd put the GT badge back on though, looks naked. Nice plate too!
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Dinurth posted:Looks good! I'd put the GT badge back on though, looks naked. Agreed. Or take off the Ford badge to balance it out if you want to leave the GT badge off.
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frozenphil posted:Agreed. Or take off the Ford badge to balance it out if you want to leave the GT badge off. I was thinking this. Go all in, either way. Count Freebasie fucked around with this message at 19:38 on Feb 29, 2016 |
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I drove my 2004 GT to the grocery store two weeks ago, and had a literal muscle douche in some Ed Hardy shirt or some poo poo tell me how I am being retarded for having a GT badge in the back, but the three-stripe pony badges in front of the doors, on the sides. I took the GT badge from the side away because the tricolor pony bar looks nicer with the horsey in it, but my main point here being is that some people feel very strongly about badges and it is very serious business.
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frozenphil posted:Agreed. Or take off the Ford badge to balance it out if you want to leave the GT badge off. Count Freebasie posted:I was thinking this. Go all in, either way. Vahakyla posted:I drove my 2004 GT to the grocery store two weeks ago, and had a literal muscle douche in some Ed Hardy shirt or some poo poo tell me how I am being retarded for having a GT badge in the back, but the three-stripe pony badges in front of the doors, on the sides. I took the GT badge from the side away because the tricolor pony bar looks nicer with the horsey in it, but my main point here being is that some people feel very strongly about badges and it is very serious business. edit: Looking at wikipedia, only special 40th anniversary editions had this badge. I guess a PO switched my fender badges too. Cage fucked around with this message at 20:01 on Feb 29, 2016 |
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Vahakyla posted:but my main point here being is that some people feel very strongly about badges and it is very serious business. Have you seen the Audi thread? 
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Cage sorry to be nosy about your business, but ballpark costs to do the bumper shave? how much time did it take?
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kalvick posted:Cage sorry to be nosy about your business, but ballpark costs to do the bumper shave? how much time did it take? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007QVTIR2?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00 The guy filled in the spoiler holes and repainted the entire trunk lid and bumper for $450.
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IOwnCalculus posted:Have you seen the Audi thread? Nope. Am I missing much?
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Vahakyla posted:Nope. Am I missing much? Hilarious maintenance issues
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IOwnCalculus posted:Have you seen the Audi thread?
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PT6A posted:I'm biased, but I think the 2010-2011 (2012?) models were the best in that generation. I'm not a big fan of the rear-end refresh they did. The 2015+ models looks way better, though. Same here. The rear end looks even worse now that raxiom has "back-ported" those tail lights to the older generation models. I swear that every third S195 I see has those drat things, and they just look so awkward and out of place.
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Gently caress 16 year old plastic intake manifolds. That's all I have to say.
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Krakkles posted:Gently caress 16 year old plastic intake manifolds. That's all I have to say. DONT BRING THAT UP!!!!! I missed the boat to get a replacements during the recall / notice that went out!
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Krakkles posted:Gently caress 16 year old i was gettin really worried when i read up to this point mustang bubbas like em young 
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