Originally Posted by bobs
Lookin' great, HDDP! I can't wait to see how they perform on the track. One more question fro you: Did you happen to weigh the SRT-6 parts before you installed them? I would be curious to see how much more the SRT-6 parts weigh than the stock ones. My concern is that the increase in un-sprung weight might cause the front end to feel a bit unsettled because its overloading the spring/shock combo. I dunno, it might not amount to anything at all but you never know...
I love the way the new calipers/rotors fill in the front wheel though. It makes the stock units look positively anemic by comparison. I think a few years down the line, this is going to be one of those "must have" mods for us base/limited owners. I know it's on my short list.
Bobs:
I did the "hold it in your hand" weighing method. And yes, the SRT6 front rotors are probably 10 lbs heavier and the caliper is maybe 2 lbs more...
Look how silly small the OEM rear rotors look now... That's why I was originally concerned about bias... They're barely visible... I like your anemic comment, a perfect term for it...
I'll let you know how they work in the next few weeks... I'm still breaking them in... and will have to change the pads once I season the rotors... I'm going back to the Porterfields if they make them for this size...
Now that I know the swap-out works properly, I have another set of rotors that I'm going to have milled and slotted. And I already ordered the rear SRT6 set-up and should take delivery in the next few weeks...
Considering the Brembo Big Brake kit is $3,500 +/- This was only $1,200 for the fronts and should be only $800 for the rears... Not a bad way to upgrade the brakes IMO...
PS: I have a set of Limited calipers and rotors for sale... LOL Cheap !!!