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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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forgive my ignorance. I typically haqng out with the bottom feeders over in the C-4 forum. Do C-5 guys look to upgrade their brake setups? C-4 guys always want to upgrade to C-5 brakes - or else go with a baer or some other set-up - so I was just wondering if the C-5 guys upgrade?
The reason I ask is that I have some incentive to upgrade - just got accepted into the Nevada Sand Hills open road race and shootout - so I need to seriously consider upgrading brakes. So I'm wondering if you guys like your brakes - if not why - and what do you change to?

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lots of talk lately about the new Z06 setup...check out C5 Tech
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 12:36 PM
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lots of talk lately about the new Z06 setup...check out C5 Tech
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Unless you're running the track on a regular basis, I think most are happy with the stock brakes. The new C6 brakes have gotten a lot of attention, but from the posts I've read, they are more about look than overall improved performance.

Do a Search and you should find some info and post over in the Tech section as well and you'll get some good info. Good luck.
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