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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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I just got my car back from the full brake job. NEW ROTORS, STAINLESS STEEL LINES, CALIPERS, CERAMIC PADS, YOU NAME IT IT WAS DONE. Let me know what you think. I also had it lowered a little, but not a lot because Chicago roads suck. I know I need better Rims, thats coming soon, Any suggestions?








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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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Nice, what did you lower with? I'd love to drop mine but I can barely get in some driveways at stock height.
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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Your new mods look really good, budget wheels Z06 Spyders and CCWs, HREs and others
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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The guy told me you can lower them on the stock bolts by almost 2 inches. My fronts I had only done a little, but the rear I had done 1 full inch. I know what you mean about the driveways, thats why I didn't go any lower.
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I did the same brake package and went with the Z06 rims.

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Looks good, But I think the front needs to come down a bit more.
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looks good! Lower it some more and put some wheels on it and it will look killer!
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Brakes look awesome... How much did all of that cost you?

For wheels I vote for the black w/ polished lip Z06 motorsports wheels. They're very inexpensive and look amazing
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Brakes look awesome... How much did all of that cost you?

For wheels I vote for the black w/ polished lip Z06 motorsports wheels. They're very inexpensive and look amazing
The entire job with labor was $2,048.00 . I dropped the car off Monday morning and it was done Thursday evening.
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Both of you guys should have installed the 14" rear rotors IMHO. I think the larger rear rotors look 200% better!
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thats next on my list brakes and rotors. mine before and after lowering

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Originally Posted by ssidekickbp
I just got my car back from the full brake job. NEW ROTORS, STAINLESS STEEL LINES, CALIPERS, CERAMIC PADS, YOU NAME IT IT WAS DONE. Let me know what you think. I also had it lowered a little, but not a lot because Chicago roads suck. I know I need better Rims, thats coming soon, Any suggestions?


That Rotor looks great!
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Rims are a must!! Otherwise looks great
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very nice enjoy
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Looks good, But I think the front needs to come down a bit more.
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Looks good now time to upgrade the wheels.
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Yeow, IMHO $2048 is a ton of money for your brake job. I have to wonder, how much was labor?
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Looks great
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2k...Wtf I would have went big brake kit for that $$
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