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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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Finally completed the install of the Hydro Boost. To be honest I was unsure what to expect in the way the brakes would be. Before it was installed I had all new Wilwood calipers, new ss lines and Wilwood MC.
Let me just say that my brakes once I had confidence in them stopped me on a dime at 45 mph. That might not sound incredible to some people but trust me I have come close to rear ending some cars simply because I couldnt stop soon enough. It's gonna take some gettin use to. Thanks DB it is a 100% improvement and for all the help with little issues that I had. I think the red looks great! IMHO.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by hot77rod
Finally completed the install of the Hydro Boost. To be honest I was unsure what to expect in the way the brakes would be. Before it was installed I had all new Wilwood calipers, new ss lines and Wilwood MC.
Let me just say that my brakes once I had confidence in them stopped me on a dime at 45 mph. That might not sound incredible to some people but trust me I have come close to rear ending some cars simply because I couldnt stop soon enough. It's gonna take some gettin use to. Thanks DB it is a 100% improvement and for all the help with little issues that I had. I think the red looks great! IMHO.
HB is cool!

ps: Remove extra 2 front //'s and "'s and you would have had it.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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There is no question that this is the way to wake up the brakes on a C3. This is the best brake setup I have had in all my 40+ years of driving. Your install looks great
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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i just installed mine the other day. was a very simple and straight forward job. i cant wait till the rest of the car is done so i can test it out. great mod for a vac. limited big cam car.
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 78Vette-SA
HB is cool!

ps: Remove extra 2 front //'s and "'s and you would have had it.
Thanks I was in a hurry to go drive some more! Beautiful weather!
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