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Old 02-16-2023, 09:16 AM   #15
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I understand the allure of SS lines. I guess it’s like wearing really sexy underwear that you have no interest letting others see. If it makes you feel good about yourself DO IT.!

Sexy underwear does make me feel good about myself.





On a different note, It this point I kind of forgot about the whole SS and brakes and now trying to get as much info on those HKS struts.
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If you're street, I'd recommend getting high quality ceramic pads. They'll outperform OEM pads, less brake dust, less noise, and longer life on both rotors and the pads.
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No dyno chart so can't really comment. Pretty low spring rates, i'd imagine they are pretty digressive(which is good) or they are just going to blow through their travel. Unless they are really progressive which is all around.
Found some info. Apparently it is a .6 in drop.

http://www.kamispeed.com/products/hk...-86-subaru-brz
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If you're street, I'd recommend getting high quality ceramic pads. They'll outperform OEM pads, less brake dust, less noise, and longer life on both rotors and the pads.
Which pads you recommend in that category?
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Which pads you recommend in that category?
akebono and centric makes some good ceramic pads.
just get the rotors turned first (resurfaced).
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