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Rennbay Big Brake kit Installed: impressions and pics.... +25HP MOD!!

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Old 03-12-2007, 06:48 PM
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Default Rennbay Big Brake kit Installed: impressions and pics.... +25HP MOD!!

Today, I installed my Rennbay Big Brake kit. I had my eye on ths kit for over a year and finally broke down last week and bought it. I ordered it from Travis, and it arrived VERY quickly. Everything about the kit is awesome. I could feel an immediate difference in braking. I would suggest this kit to EVERYONE with a 944 N/A!

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And now, the moment you've been waiting for......

THE RENNBAY 25HP MOD........
















wait for it.....

















The Rennbay DECAL!!!
Old 03-12-2007, 06:56 PM
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looks great! i bet it is a world of difference!
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These are the ones that are similar to turbo calipers right?
Old 03-12-2007, 07:44 PM
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I wish you could do that for all 4 calipers. IMHO it looks weird with 2 giant nice calipers and two teeny rusted ones....
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Originally Posted by Airflite40
I wish you could do that for all 4 calipers. IMHO it looks weird with 2 giant nice calipers and two teeny rusted ones....
that's what PC'ed rear calipers are for...

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I guess...is it worth the money? Is the stopping power that much better?
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Originally Posted by Airflite40
I guess...is it worth the money? Is the stopping power that much better?
YES!

It's especially worth it when you compare it to the alternatives!
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Nice. I think that one will be one my wish list for a while though....
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I am going to do it. Add to the fact you can upgrade without the need to increase wheel diameter.
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I also did the Rennbay big brake kit last summer. It's a very easy kit to install, and yes, they do make a big difference in braking without being grabby. NICE MOD!!
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$750- I'd hit that monkey all day and you don't even need to buy new wheels.

Where are the pads sourced?
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I'd seriously consider this mod as well, if I had an NA.
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I do believe this setup will be on display and put to hard use at the next Fest. Trav has been gracious enough to give away a kit at each of the last two events. This guy is what sponsorship is all about!

(yea, yea, I know.. an announcement is forthcoming)
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Jesse

Any more pics of your wheels??
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I put one of these on my track/race car last year and have been very pleased.

Jay, I order my pads from Rennbay because of their great service - they are Wilwood brand pads. Rennbay carries a couple different compounds. If you are looking for a track application and you have cross-drilled rotors, then I would recommend the "E" compound. The "A" compound was a little too aggressive and cracked my Zimmermann rotors.


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