Originally Posted by Jeep2Xfire
Yeah, but when I worked at Quadratec, on of the vendors was Centric, who owns StopTech. I picked up a StopTech Big Brake kit for a steal.. My "industry discount" for all 4 corners were just over 2200$ shipped. Only problem was for me that the car was in storage while I was in school in Arizona and then when I moved to Texas, I didn't bring the kit with me, they're still in Delaware at my parents house. 17" wheels is the smallest wheel I can run with those calipers. So 17's it is.
So you are obviously into performance, especially spending over 2K in stopping. I have upgraded my brakes as well, but did not enlarge them, instead I enlarged the contact path of the tire. The OEM brakes have no issues stopping the car, and with wider tires and some brake upgrades, a factastic solution was born.
As far as the prices you paid, I am a little shocked. I can find (if I look high and low) a nice set of Falken 452's (the tires I run) for around $1,000 a set. Mine are pretty rare sizes as well, 225/30-20 and 275/30-20. I have heard of many people buying good tires for $600-$700 in the OEM sizes, but $1700 is absurd.
Good luck with the swap, and please post some pics when done. I will eat my words if it looks good, but I am skeptical...
