2006 Z06 Brake Update!
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2006 Z06 Brake Update!
Hi All,
With great pleasure I tell you that things are starting to roll with the brake setup. I've had plenty of rotors for quite some time. Now the calipers are starting to roll in. The problem child is the brake pads themselves right now, but I am working with GM on all of these items to get them to our valued forum members.
Next week, we will be receiving 3 complete sets of calipers, which we already have rotors for. I have 2 sets promised to 2 customers already and the 3rd set will be placed on eBay.
Remember, we are one of the first dealers in the whole country to receive these items. We are on the cutting edge of this stuff so that you may get it first!
Enjoy!
Here are a couple pics to get you guys revved up.
With great pleasure I tell you that things are starting to roll with the brake setup. I've had plenty of rotors for quite some time. Now the calipers are starting to roll in. The problem child is the brake pads themselves right now, but I am working with GM on all of these items to get them to our valued forum members.
Next week, we will be receiving 3 complete sets of calipers, which we already have rotors for. I have 2 sets promised to 2 customers already and the 3rd set will be placed on eBay.
Remember, we are one of the first dealers in the whole country to receive these items. We are on the cutting edge of this stuff so that you may get it first!
Enjoy!
Here are a couple pics to get you guys revved up.
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I suspect "Gene" isnt' going to provide all the brakes like he acted he was. When people were looking for other sources for the brakes, he told eveyrone he was going to get 200 orders and was going to be the only one with the brakes!! and now he only has 3 sets and one set goes on ebay? What a joke! Glad i already ordered mine through somewhere else...............
Melting Slicks
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From: Jupiter Florida
Originally Posted by davidfarmer
Save your money, buy real brake, Stoptech, Baer, etc. You can't even get pads for these marketing blunders!
Just curious
Michael
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
C6 ZO6 Master Cylinder size?
Regarding the upgrade to Z06 calipers and rotors...
Does the ZO6 use the same master cylinder as the Z51 or F55 brake setup? If not, you will need to swap that part to optimize your brake setup. Adding bigger calipers with a properly sized MC will only change the pedal travel for the worse.
Does the ZO6 use the same master cylinder as the Z51 or F55 brake setup? If not, you will need to swap that part to optimize your brake setup. Adding bigger calipers with a properly sized MC will only change the pedal travel for the worse.
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Originally Posted by bradb
Regarding the upgrade to Z06 calipers and rotors...
Does the ZO6 use the same master cylinder as the Z51 or F55 brake setup? If not, you will need to swap that part to optimize your brake setup. Adding bigger calipers with a properly sized MC will only change the pedal travel for the worse.
Does the ZO6 use the same master cylinder as the Z51 or F55 brake setup? If not, you will need to swap that part to optimize your brake setup. Adding bigger calipers with a properly sized MC will only change the pedal travel for the worse.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08,'12-'13
Also i called there this moring to talk to him and the person on the phone Was blantently rude and Basicly would not let me talk to Gene.
And in a rude tone said YOUR NOT GETTING THEM!
And hung up fast.
Great way to do buisness.
And in a rude tone said YOUR NOT GETTING THEM!
And hung up fast.
Great way to do buisness.
Last edited by burtonbl103; Dec 13, 2005 at 09:45 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by vetdude
Good to know for all those just looking for the "visual enhancement."
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08,'12-'13
Originally Posted by bradb
It can get even uglier if the ABS unit is not the same OR the ABS computer is a different part. I'm not knowlegable enough about the C6 to know if this is an issue, but after 10 years modding 3rd gen RX7s for the race track, I have been there done that modifying braking systems on late model sports cars. I know Stop-Tech has become a very knowledgable vendor for aftermarket braking systems. I would like it if one of them or a GM person would join this thread.
And they said there kit works with no problem on the c6
But it is around $4200 for the setup opposed to the under $2k for the c6 z06 setup.
I do not track my car so dont see the need for the stoptechs
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by burtonbl103
I do not track my car so dont see the need for the stoptechs
Most people just love to have the cool upgrades for their sigs. Nothing wrong with that, but I'd hate to see a system with LOWER braking performance just for the sake of looks.
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Originally Posted by Yody
I suspect "Gene" isnt' going to provide all the brakes like he acted he was. When people were looking for other sources for the brakes, he told eveyrone he was going to get 200 orders and was going to be the only one with the brakes!! and now he only has 3 sets and one set goes on ebay? What a joke! Glad i already ordered mine through somewhere else...............
Go big or don't go...
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From: Georgetown TX
Originally Posted by Gene@FredBeans
Hi All,
With great pleasure I tell you that things are starting to roll with the brake setup. I've had plenty of rotors for quite some time. Now the calipers are starting to roll in. The problem child is the brake pads themselves right now, but I am working with GM on all of these items to get them to our valued forum members.
Next week, we will be receiving 3 complete sets of calipers, which we already have rotors for. I have 2 sets promised to 2 customers already and the 3rd set will be placed on eBay.
Remember, we are one of the first dealers in the whole country to receive these items. We are on the cutting edge of this stuff so that you may get it first!
Enjoy!
Here are a couple pics to get you guys revved up.
With great pleasure I tell you that things are starting to roll with the brake setup. I've had plenty of rotors for quite some time. Now the calipers are starting to roll in. The problem child is the brake pads themselves right now, but I am working with GM on all of these items to get them to our valued forum members.
Next week, we will be receiving 3 complete sets of calipers, which we already have rotors for. I have 2 sets promised to 2 customers already and the 3rd set will be placed on eBay.
Remember, we are one of the first dealers in the whole country to receive these items. We are on the cutting edge of this stuff so that you may get it first!
Enjoy!
Here are a couple pics to get you guys revved up.
As a VP of Marketing - this "Marketing" move isn't a very good thing. If you want to drum up "Fred Beans/Gene Culley" support you should raffle them off and give the money to St. Judes. You could get your "money" into them and build a good message around "Fred Beans" - but putting them on ebay and not even mentioning you might donate some of the selling price to charity.
Finally, I realize you provide a great discount on part's - but I'm sure others are willing to spend a few more dollars to buy from someone else when you blatently swing this in our face.
Sincerely
Joshua