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Supermassive · 03-13-2013, 10:25 AM

My Wilwoods are doing fine right now, even though I have yet to get an opportunity to test them on anything more than spirited driving on public roads. Without taking it to the track I feel that I can't give any real insight as to the way they deal with track conditions.

JRitt · 03-13-2013, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Margovincent_22x

AP BBK : will this fit 17x8 44offset Volk Racing TE37 Wheels?

Your best bet is to check (or have your wheel seller check) the fitment templates. Here are all the templates for the kits we offer:

Essex Sprint Kit wheel fitment template

Essex Endurance Kit wheel fitment template

AP Racing Formula Big Brake Kit Six piston front wheel fitment template

AP Racing Formula Big Brake Kit Four piston front wheel fitment template

AP Racing Formula Big Brake Kit Four piston rear wheel fitment template

Ceylon · 04-05-2013, 04:46 AM

Wilwood makes decent brake products however they are nowhere in the same league as AP Racing. Just walk down any top level motorsports (Formula 1, WRC, Super GT, Aussie Super Car, Lemans, etc.) paddock and see what brake/friction products they are using.

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 04-05-2013, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ceylon

Wilwood makes decent brake products however they are nowhere in the same league as AP Racing. Just walk down any top level motorsports (Formula 1, WRC, Super GT, Aussie Super Car, Lemans, etc.) paddock and see what brake/friction products they are using.

We're rocking the AP Sprint kit on our road race car.

kurbkilla · 08-27-2013, 03:56 PM

I assume that since the AP Racing Sprint fits the Enkei RPF1 17x9 +35; there Should not be a problem with the Enkei RPF1 17x8 +35....right?

CSG Mike · 08-27-2013, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kurbkilla

I assume that since the AP Racing Sprint fits the Enkei RPF1 17x9 +35; there Should not be a problem with the Enkei RPF1 17x8 +35....right?

You may need a minimal spacer (2mm) for peace of mind

G-Man · 08-27-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kurbkilla

I assume that since the AP Racing Sprint fits the Enkei RPF1 17x9 +35; there Should not be a problem with the Enkei RPF1 17x8 +35....right?

here is their post about why you should always test the wheel. 17x8 +45 worked, but 17x9 +45 did not.

http://www.essexpartsblog.com/news/c...ance-templates

kurbkilla · 08-27-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Man

here is their post about why you should always test the wheel. 17x8 +45 worked, but 17x9 +45 did not.

I dont have the rims or the brakes at the moment. But I want to make sure it all fits and works together before I buy anything. And hopefully without spacers.

Thanks for the link

BRZ NA · 09-13-2013, 12:34 AM

So no one confirmed what offset will fit for the ap bbk on 17x9?

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 09-13-2013, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BRZ NA

So no one confirmed what offset will fit for the ap bbk on 17x9?

Each wheel is different due to spoke design. No one single offset will work, as each wheel spoke design is not the same.

The 17x9 + 35 Enkei RPF1 will fit. Other wheels that may be 17x9 +40 could work, but a 17x9 +40 RPF1 would not as an example.

BRZ NA · 09-13-2013, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by FT-86 SpeedFactory

Each wheel is different due to spoke design. No one single offset will work, as each wheel spoke design is not the same.

The 17x9 + 35 Enkei RPF1 will fit. Other wheels that may be 17x9 +40 could work, but a 17x9 +40 RPF1 would not as an example.

Sorry,I meant for 17x9 + 35 Enkei RPF1,ur set up. Did u find out the clearance after heat yet?Thx.by the way,is that the only/best offset for 17x9 TODAY?

Dezoris · 09-13-2013, 01:22 AM

AP all the way. Someone had their dust boots melt down on the Wilwood kit already if I am not mistaken from track use?

utekineir · 09-13-2013, 01:31 AM

when i had researched wilwood previously (few years ago for forester) the calipers had stainless pistons and no dust boots

has that changed?

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 09-13-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BRZ NA

Sorry,I meant for 17x9 + 35 Enkei RPF1,ur set up. Did u find out the clearance after heat yet?Thx.by the way,is that the only/best offset for 17x9 TODAY?

The rotors will not touch the spoke at any time with the AP kit. We have had plenty of hard lapping days with this setup and there are no issues.

35-45 offset are just right for a 17x9 wheel on our cars, IMO.

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Ceylon Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: SW20 MR2 Location: CA Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wilwood makes decent brake products however they are nowhere in the same league as AP Racing. Just walk down any top level motorsports (Formula 1, WRC, Super GT, Aussie Super Car, Lemans, etc.) paddock and see what brake/friction products they are using.

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kurbkilla Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Scion FRS (Asphalt) Location: Camarillo Posts: 217 Thanks: 63 Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I assume that since the AP Racing Sprint fits the Enkei RPF1 17x9 +35; there Should not be a problem with the Enkei RPF1 17x8 +35....right?

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utekineir blowhard Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: frs, project forester Location: ma Posts: 980 Thanks: 53 Thanked 604 Times in 316 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	when i had researched wilwood previously (few years ago for forester) the calipers had stainless pistons and no dust boots has that changed?

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