Rennbay Big Brake kit Installed: impressions and pics.... +25HP MOD!!
03-14-2007, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jgporsche
I have the stock rubber lines being used with my Wilwood kit, currently. Only because I didn't feel like fighting to get them off at the time.
03-14-2007, 11:07 AM
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My main gripe is that I toasted them on the first track day (using "A" compound) and no longer look pretty. Very aggressive brakes -- so aggressive that I am consistently locking up my front wheels (I don't have ABS) and flat-spotting tires. I think I need to upgrade my rears...
07-30-2007, 11:19 PM
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Anyone have an update on these calipers? How are they now, since you've got them. Any problems? Just wondering because i've been thinking of upgrading my brakes. Just like any info before purchasing Thanks in advance.
07-30-2007, 11:47 PM
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I'm not sure I understand how you can put these better calipers on the front and not upset braking balance. Assuming the factory braking system is balanced and then you put front calipers on that increase stopping power (relative to the old front brakes and relative to the original rear brakes), how can things still be balanced? I would think you would at least need an adjustable bias valve.
07-31-2007, 04:04 AM
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But still, the factory bias of stopping power will be upset by upgrading the front calipers.
Is there a way to put NA front calipers on NA rear hubs? That would be a bit of an upgrade in the rear to go with the upgrades in the front.
Is there a way to put NA front calipers on NA rear hubs? That would be a bit of an upgrade in the rear to go with the upgrades in the front.
07-31-2007, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by V2Rocket_aka944
I wonder if CGT brakes will somehow work on a 944.
Why not just spend the money on a 951 and a big brake kit?
The ceramic brakes used to be a 10k option, and I'm sure that the CGT versions are larger than the 911 version. In fact, I think the Rotors alone are a full 15".
07-31-2007, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jgporsche
It's especially worth it when you compare it to the alternatives!
$650 brakes on a $3000 car
or
Save $5000, sell the $3k car, and get a 951/S2.
Maybe my thinking is because I've daily driven the car for 3 years, and the honeymoon is ending after having a ride in a 951 and driving an S2 this summer...
If someone wants to keep their car, I have no doubt that Travis' kit is what a guy looking for more braking needs. The E-Codes and balljoints are everything he promises.
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07-31-2007, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowline
While Travis/Rennbay are awesome, and I love all the products I've bought from him, the alternative does look better.
$650 brakes on a $3000 car
or
Save $5000, sell the $3k car, and get a 951/S2.
Maybe my thinking is because I've daily driven the car for 3 years, and the honeymoon is ending after having a ride in a 951 and driving an S2 this summer...
$650 brakes on a $3000 car
or
Save $5000, sell the $3k car, and get a 951/S2.
Maybe my thinking is because I've daily driven the car for 3 years, and the honeymoon is ending after having a ride in a 951 and driving an S2 this summer...
07-31-2007, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by empiredsn
Why not just spend the money on a 951 and a big brake kit?
The ceramic brakes used to be a 10k option, and I'm sure that the CGT versions are larger than the 911 version. In fact, I think the Rotors alone are a full 15".
The ceramic brakes used to be a 10k option, and I'm sure that the CGT versions are larger than the 911 version. In fact, I think the Rotors alone are a full 15".
07-31-2007, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by yieldsign2
May look better from a car standpoint.. your dollars and cents diagram doesn't exactly show how it looks better though.
