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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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Pretty happy with the way these look with the black wheels. These are Baers new design 14" rotors. Bigger hats mean no more unused rotor surface.

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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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You think they stop good like that.. wait until you put both brake pads in!!!!!



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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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Hey Tony
Those look great! I have had mine for about a year and love them
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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You think they stop good like that.. wait until you put both brake pads in!!!!!
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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You think they stop good like that.. wait until you put both brake pads in!!!!!



Looks good.

Now Nick you know my car aint fast enough to even need brake pads. Actually just a test fit to see what they look like. The car is in pieces again at DBP. the mods never stop.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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Hey Tony
Those look great! I have had mine for about a year and love them
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Thans Rick! Looking forward to seeing you at some more shows this year. Your car is a definite stunner.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Y2KVert
Now Nick you know my car aint fast enough to even need brake pads. Actually just a test fit to see what they look like. The car is in pieces again at DBP. the mods never stop.
If you could only see my garage...

File fit the rings and got the pistons yesterday... short block assembly tomorrow.

I feel your pain... parts everywhere.

About a month into it I always say.. what am I doing?
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Looks awesome!!!
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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Very NICE!
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That does look good.
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Nice mod!
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 11:52 PM
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Great looking Bling Bling
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Looking good.
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