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#1 l14mha

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Posted 16 April 2007 - 02:41 PM

I'm looking to set up a group buy for this big brake conversion
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http://www.bigbrakes...sion-p-446.html

the kit for the vx is ally belled...

can peoples please post or pm me if they would be interested for around £655 including P&P, choice of rota and choice of calliper colour...

i though it would be good value compared to the £1500 or so for the A P kit.

anyone?????

Edited by l14mha, 16 April 2007 - 02:43 PM.


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Posted 16 April 2007 - 02:49 PM

Hi, you may have problems with the large diameter discs fitting under 16" wheels but would be ok on standard wheels, best check with http://www.hispecmotorsport.co.uk/


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Posted 16 April 2007 - 02:50 PM

don't the A P's fit under 16??? liam

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Posted 16 April 2007 - 02:54 PM

don't the A P's fit under 16???

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Disc diameter is 307mm on the AP kit from memory

:D Oops 308mm according to AP http://www.apracing..../dataselect.asp

Edited by jasvxt, 16 April 2007 - 03:01 PM.


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Posted 16 April 2007 - 03:09 PM

Id recomend contacting hi-spec direct and get a deal on their FULL car set... they do 2pots for the back too you see ;)

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Posted 16 April 2007 - 04:38 PM

Looks like great value, although i've heard Hi Spec aren't all that. I had their 4 pots on my Clio but they i had only done one trackday and u had them on for only 5 months so i can't make a proper judgement of them.

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Posted 16 April 2007 - 04:49 PM

i am in contact with high spec direct... just come off the phone to them, they can do a 310mm grooved rota for the front, that will fit under 16" wheels. the same one that they use on the S2. all we need is 5 people interested to get 25% off rrp. this brings the total price down to £655 including vat and P&P. hope that this helps.... whos interested? i did a little research into brake conversions for the rear, there are 350 bhp audi S2 track wepons running standard rear disks........

Edited by l14mha, 16 April 2007 - 04:51 PM.


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Posted 16 April 2007 - 04:59 PM

When develping the 6 pot AP kit for the NSX with Pete Collen at AP directly he said that mid-engined cars should have a revised rear set up too. In fact, he said it was essential. He also explained why AP was better than Hi Spec (naturally!). TBH i think it is slightly misleading to say just because people leave the (conveniently cheaper) standards on the rear that it must be fine. I think it's more to do with being prepared to compromise.

Edited by robfenn, 16 April 2007 - 04:59 PM.


#9 l14mha

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Posted 16 April 2007 - 05:21 PM

1) liam

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Posted 16 April 2007 - 05:27 PM

Which pads for £655 are included in the deal? re rears - i was under the impression no-one does a replacement rear straight swap calliper. The hispec one is (apparently....) vapourware atm and has been for 2 years

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Posted 16 April 2007 - 05:41 PM

mintex 1144's although you can choose what ever pad you want, just pay the extra...

Edited by l14mha, 16 April 2007 - 05:44 PM.


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Posted 16 April 2007 - 07:20 PM

cool - do you know what size/spec/fit the pads are? Just want to get an idea of price for replacements... Have to work out how to ask the missus... :o

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Posted 16 April 2007 - 08:03 PM

Gutted, I've just spent £350 on some EBC turbo discs and mintex pads. If i'd have seen this before I deffo would have signed up. :( Arse

Edited by SteveA, 16 April 2007 - 08:04 PM.


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Posted 16 April 2007 - 09:01 PM

i'm 99% sure that the pads are standard rear pads used on the front in this case, in the price they quoted me £61.25 for replacements...

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Posted 16 April 2007 - 09:18 PM

Seem to remember the Ferodo DS2500 were £100 for a set, avoid green stuff pads. Rs Jas

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Posted 16 April 2007 - 10:09 PM

Seem to remember the Ferodo DS2500 were £100 for a set, avoid green stuff pads.


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And when i bought them, the fitment on the box said they were for an aston martin v8 vantage B) , so probably a little bit larger than std vx rear pads ;)

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Posted 17 April 2007 - 05:43 PM

Hi Liam

Just for the record can you please state your interest in this group buy?

Thanks
Nick

Group Buy:

1. If a member is promoting a group buy their personal interest must be stated, ie if you're getting your product for free or at a greater discount for organising the group buy then you should state it from the outset. Theres nothing wrong with sorting yourself out but it has to be open and honest.



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Posted 17 April 2007 - 06:04 PM

:lol: He's an international brake dealer selling millions of brake units throughout the world ;) :P

Edited by jasvxt, 17 April 2007 - 06:04 PM.


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Posted 17 April 2007 - 07:43 PM

:lol: He's an international brake dealer selling millions of brake units throughout the world ;) :P


;) He kept that quiet! :D

#20 l14mha

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Posted 17 April 2007 - 08:59 PM

same deal as every one else, 25% off the rrp.... liam




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