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jacjac3 · 01-23-2013, 06:13 PM

@JRitt Any pictures after installed with stock wheels?

JRitt · 01-24-2013, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

So if I threw down today, approximately when are we looking at initial delivery of red/black kits? Just because I like you so much I can do it now instead of waiting to e-file my taxes. I mean, I want to guarantee having one of the first kits, but if we're looking at a few months down the line...

I was told yesterday that we would likely see a handful of the front four piston kits in roughly 4 weeks. Again, that means a few reds and a few blacks. After those are gone, I'm not really sure how long it will take for us to receive the rest of our initial shipment. Hopefully it won't be long, but that's out of my/our control. My advice to anyone considering them is that if you want one of the first batch, get your order in asap. I'm not trying to use scare tactics or anything. I just don't want those who are serious about this kit sitting around waiting without one when their first track day of the spring season rolls around. I've done that sort of thing myself...made the decision to buy something...didn't act on it...then missed my chance. That actually happened to me the other day with a guitar...doh.

Obviously you shouldn't do anything you're uncomfortable with, but I don't think there will be any disappointments with this kit. AP Racing has been to this rodeo once or twice. The kits will be of the highest quality, and perform and look great, as one can assume about any of their products. All I can stress is making sure to check wheel fitment with the template. Again, I will continue to post more details as they come in.

Also, I'm supposed to have the rear kits next week! They are four piston, one-piece disc, and mate up to both the four and six piston front setups. I will take pics and post specs on those as soon as they land.

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@JRitt Any pictures after installed with stock wheels?

Unfortunately not yet. My understanding is that the kits Essex will be receiving are the first batch to be released globally, so there aren't any on cars yet. That means whoever buys one of these will be the first in the world to be rocking the official AP Racing Formula Kit. :happy0180:

OrbitalEllipses · 01-24-2013, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JRitt

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Fair enough; shall I call the main contact number for Essex or is there a direct line you prefer?

JRitt · 01-24-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Fair enough; shall I call the main contact number for Essex or is there a direct line you prefer?

Great. Just call 704-824-six zero three zero and ask for Daniel (one of our salesmen). If he's not available, ask for me (Jeff Ritter). I'll get you squared away. We always have a live human being answer the phone during business hours. We're not big fans of the automated attendant, lost in a phone tree BS!

TouchMyHonda · 01-24-2013, 10:10 AM

Like.

Slartibartfast · 01-24-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JRitt

Great. Just call 704-824-six zero three zero and ask for Daniel (one of our salesmen). If he's not available, ask for me (Jeff Ritter). I'll get you squared away. We always have a live human being answer the phone during business hours. We're not big fans of the automated attendant, lost in a phone tree BS!

For me, this makes a HUGE difference. Knowledgeble people to help make the RIGHT choices the first time saves money.

Thanks!

I'm still a long way off purchasing due to an over exuberant Christmas spending spree. I never learn

OrbitalEllipses · 01-24-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JRitt

Great. Just call 704-824-six zero three zero and ask for Daniel (one of our salesmen). If he's not available, ask for me (Jeff Ritter). I'll get you squared away. We always have a live human being answer the phone during business hours. We're not big fans of the automated attendant, lost in a phone tree BS!

Left a message with whomever picks up that line as I was informed Daniel is out today. Give me a call back and <insert takemymoney.jpg>.

Dave-ROR · 01-24-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Left a message with whomever picks up that line as I was informed Daniel is out today. Give me a call back and <insert takemymoney.jpg>.

That slacker. The bridge must be out near their work. JRitt will get that joke, no one else here will..

OrbitalEllipses · 01-24-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

That slacker. The bridge must be out near their work. JRitt will get that joke, no one else here will..

JRitt called shortly after I posted that

. Good talk. Wallet significantly lighter.

JRitt · 01-24-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

That slacker. The bridge must be out near their work. JRitt will get that joke, no one else here will..

Hahahah...that is actually true. There is a bridge out that they don't plan to reopen for 2 years!!!! I guess we won't see Daniel for a while!

Great talking with you OrbitalEllipses, and thank you very much for your business!:happy0180:

JRitt · 01-24-2013, 03:58 PM

On the topic of weight...I still don't have firm numbers, but I want to be clear that this front four piston system will be lighter than the OEM setup. Our huge six piston kit weighs only a tiny bit more than stock, so there's no way this one is going to be close.

I'm going to ballpark the caliper weight at 5.75-6 lbs. vs. stock weight of 7.8 lbs. The OEM disc weighs about 17 lbs. Based on the weights of other similar sized discs in the AP Racing catalog, I'm going to put this disc at about 13-14 lbs. including hat and hardware. You have to factor in brackets, lines, hardware, etc.

I'm going to conservatively estimate that the total corner weight of the AP setup will be roughly 4-5 lbs. lighter than stock, or an overall 8-10 lb. unsprung weight reduction from the car. I actually think the weight loss will be a little greater than that, but I don't want to get peoples' hopes too high.

schtebie · 01-24-2013, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JRitt

Hahahah...that is actually true. There is a bridge out that they don't plan to reopen for 2 years!!!! I guess we won't see Daniel for a while!

Great talking with you OrbitalEllipses, and thank you very much for your business!:happy0180:

Any idea how much replacement rotors will run?

OrbitalEllipses · 01-24-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by schtebie

Any idea how much replacement rotors will run?

I'd assume in the neighborhood of $200-250 per disc. Shouldn't have to replace the hat as often from my understanding, but I'll let @JRitt answer that.

Captain Insano · 01-24-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JRitt

On the topic of weight...I still don't have firm numbers, but I want to be clear that this front four piston system will be lighter than the OEM setup. Our huge six piston kit weighs only a tiny bit more than stock, so there's no way this one is going to be close.

I'm going to ballpark the caliper weight at 5.75-6 lbs. vs. stock weight of 7.8 lbs. The OEM disc weighs about 17 lbs. Based on the weights of other similar sized discs in the AP Racing catalog, I'm going to put this disc at about 13-14 lbs. including hat and hardware. You have to factor in brackets, lines, hardware, etc.

I'm going to conservatively estimate that the total corner weight of the AP setup will be roughly 4-5 lbs. lighter than stock, or an overall 8-10 lb. unsprung weight reduction from the car. I actually think the weight loss will be a little greater than that, but I don't want to get peoples' hopes too high.

Thanks for estimate! Do you think the rear kit will drop weight as well?

01-24-2013, 03:58 PM	#67
JRitt Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2012 BRZ Premium WRB 6MT Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 726 Thanks: 230 Thanked 1,423 Times in 381 Posts Mentioned: 81 Post(s)	On the topic of weight...I still don't have firm numbers, but I want to be clear that this front four piston system will be lighter than the OEM setup. Our huge six piston kit weighs only a tiny bit more than stock, so there's no way this one is going to be close. I'm going to ballpark the caliper weight at 5.75-6 lbs. vs. stock weight of 7.8 lbs. The OEM disc weighs about 17 lbs. Based on the weights of other similar sized discs in the AP Racing catalog, I'm going to put this disc at about 13-14 lbs. including hat and hardware. You have to factor in brackets, lines, hardware, etc. I'm going to conservatively estimate that the total corner weight of the AP setup will be roughly 4-5 lbs. lighter than stock, or an overall 8-10 lb. unsprung weight reduction from the car. I actually think the weight loss will be a little greater than that, but I don't want to get peoples' hopes too high. __________________ Essex Parts Services- AP Racing / Ferodo / Spiegler / Versodeck Jeff Ritter\|Mgr.- High Performance Division www.essexparts.com

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