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msile 02-24-2013 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Acree (Post 753626)
Is there a list of the current BBK options on the forums?

-Acree

I did not see one when I did my research. There is the original thread with putting in the STI calipers, then the others that I have seen: GC8, Brembo, Wilwood, AP Racing.

swift996 08-29-2013 04:45 PM

@msile

Any update on this? I think I over-taxed my WRX wilwood kit and was looking into other options to upgrade to next summer.

msile 08-29-2013 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by swift996 (Post 1176478)
@msile

Any update on this? I think I over-taxed my WRX wilwood kit and was looking into other options to upgrade to next summer.

None. I am still using the Wilwood. I will probably start tracking it soon. Is the Wilwood on your WRX? How are you taxing it?

swift996 08-29-2013 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by msile (Post 1177357)
None. I am still using the Wilwood. I will probably start tracking it soon. Is the Wilwood on your WRX? How are you taxing it?

No I fitted it to my BRZ (bolts right up) the rotors are only 21mm thick which is leading me to believe the issues I had at the track might be related to heat.

chewbacca 09-20-2013 09:06 AM

Wilwood and AP info
 
I liked thed idea of posting specs so i thank you for your number on the weight of my Wilwood kit. This gave me confidence measuring the weight distribution. Might not be as much but is important for the corner balance perspective.

The information from the AP was found in a video in Youe Tube in an installation video. The weight provided for the AP was ~20.7lb for the mounted rotor and caliper only.

Wilwood was weighted at ~22lb with the caliper, mounted rotor and pads.

The are couple of differences with these beside the pads. Wilwoods rotor is larger in diameter.

The AP rotor is wider but smaller in diameter.

Heat dissipation can be better in having bigger vents... Or you have a larger diameter to allocate heat over larger area, and probably have a different stopping feel on a larger diameter over the smaller diameter.

I guess work on the heat and diameter can bring different approaches in deciding whats best for you.

Money is a big contributor then follows another math of the specs of each product and what, where youll be driving it and how you drive too makes a difference.

I wanted to post these AP and Wilwoods weight comparison because on another forum the review omited the weight. And theres competition on these two.

Knowing the specs clearly contrasts the elements that one need to know to make sure when one end up paying itll be for almost the same thing, minus the price.

Cheers

TouchMyHonda 02-25-2014 06:26 PM

OMGGGGGG

Grip Ronin 02-26-2014 02:35 PM

that color combo with the wheels and brakes looks great

smbstyle 03-01-2014 11:09 PM

so last time I saw it at Sebring you were running the Enkei RPF1's; are they 17x8 or 17x9 and are they +35 or +45 offset?

msile 03-03-2014 12:58 AM

RPF1 17 x 8 (45 Offset) Square Setup.

smbstyle 03-03-2014 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by msile (Post 1570101)
RPF1 17 x 8 (45 Offset) Square Setup.

Oh wow, and no clearance issues or rubbing at all?! That's great!



Hey @FT-86 SpeedFactory might wanna list this on your site for the Wilwood kits, as it clears the +45 on the 17x8!

msile 03-03-2014 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbstyle (Post 1570540)
Oh wow, and no clearance issues or rubbing at all?! That's great!



Hey @FT-86 SpeedFactory might wanna list this on your site for the Wilwood kits, as it clears the +45 on the 17x8!

None. Car has been lowered and no rubbing. Plenty of caliper clearance as well.


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