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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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I'm bringing two MINIs to the Dragon This one will out run any MINI from 0 to 70 to 0
 
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by mini_r53
brake kit (I think this is the most important for my car mods so I want to choose the brake kits carefully. Brembo, STOPTECH or TCE WILWOOD)
To be honest, unless you're repeatedly stopping quickly from 60 mph or higher, you won't have any need for one of these kits. They're expensive and certainly not worth it for any performance use, unless, as above stated, you can actually use them [tracking, for instance]. Even then, though, save your money and get some new pads, new [stock sized] rotors, new stainless lines, and some race brake fluid. All told, less than 500 in mods, really, and you're well beyond the needs for agressive street driving. Trust me. Hope this helps!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by MSFITOY

I'm bringing two MINIs to the Dragon This one will out run any MINI from 0 to 70 to 0
You know I'm going to have to get one now Damm you
 
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 08:26 PM
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I'd add the metal brake bushings..

Originally Posted by ingsoc
To be honest, unless you're repeatedly stopping quickly from 60 mph or higher, you won't have any need for one of these kits. They're expensive and certainly not worth it for any performance use, unless, as above stated, you can actually use them [tracking, for instance]. Even then, though, save your money and get some new pads, new [stock sized] rotors, new stainless lines, and some race brake fluid. All told, less than 500 in mods, really, and you're well beyond the needs for agressive street driving. Trust me. Hope this helps!
at $120 for all four corners, they are a great, and underappreciated mod. Look in teh uderused Review section for details.... Maintains caliper to rotor geometry, more even pad pressure etc. The TCE Wilwood race will drop some unsprung weight as well, but costs more than just upping the capabilities of the stock system. If I hadn't found an Outlaw kit used for $450, I'd still be running that and be happy!

Matt
 
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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You know I'm going to have to get one now Damm you
Here ya go buddy Ready to run out of the box...same as mine but without the building hassel...




AAKKK stupid pics...nevermind...I'll get you the same deal if you're serious!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:03 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by MSFITOY
I think we need a new event for MOTD6...RC auto-X I'm going to see if I can find more of the 3" tall orange cones to bring down
I got 6 x 6" Cones
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 01:00 AM
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My 1st project

it's done for now...and well worth it...
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Tuls
it's done for now...and well worth it...
care to enlighten us??

Oh yeah and congrats on finishing the project!
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 07:55 AM
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My project will NEVER be done!
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Maximusmini
My project will NEVER be done!
I said for now......which prolly means a few weeks...till i have time to make the adjustments that I want to

Originally Posted by mybroscoop
care to enlighten us??
first pass was 276 WHP 230 ft lbs (pump gas)...after the tuning made 316 WHP 276 ft lbs

those are dyno jet ratings...

on the mustang dyno they were 240 WHP base and 275 WHP...15% loss....either way...the extra 35 is fun!! can't wait to get the boost up!

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Oh yeah and congrats on finishing the project!
thanks...but as your brother said...it's NEVER done...LOL...
 
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