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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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~ oh very sweet tom !!! massive brakes !



some would say - they will stop on a dime & give change back.
 

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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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Nice Tom. Do you have an upgrade kit for 18" front and 19" rear. I going back to the oem size for better turning radius and to eliminate rubbing. LMK, thanks Chas
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Where are you from Tom? I have not seen Coco-cola Light in the US.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by tom_vb
we are from Spain, if you want we can sell you an upgrade kit and you get a free 6-pack coca cola light for free!!!

By the way, according your crossfire's modifications, we think you're interested in better brakes, right?

And yes, if you only want some coca cola light we can send you some....


Saludos!
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They look great, but I do not think I could make them fit on my rear wheels. My rims barely clear the stock ones in the rear due to the offset/lip of my rims.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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NICE JOB! You'll need a 5 point harness to keep you in your seat now.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 07:01 AM
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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Those brakes look huge and beautiful. And love those spanish jack stands! I track my car but not with 19's or 20's so I can't use them. However I'm happy to see them offered to Crossfire owners. Good luck with the venture.

Les
 
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 02:05 AM
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 02:10 AM
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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Default Re: Biggest brake upgrade kit finished!!!

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They look great, but I do not think I could make them fit on my rear wheels. My rims barely clear the stock ones in the rear due to the offset/lip of my rims.
Yeah try putting those on with the DRs LMAO
 
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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Yeah try putting those on with the DRs LMAO
Pretty much a dealbreaker for me too...otherwise I may just have to pick these up...

...meh, oh well. Stock size it is then.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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brakes look good.

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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Default Re: Biggest brake upgrade kit finished!!!

Given that the rear brakes take on about 25% of the braking force on this car due to weight transfer, I'd venture to say that the rears could be made to fit in 16" wheels - which means Drag Radials on 16" wheels could be used without having an effect on braking.

The fronts are drop-dead sexy though
 
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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one question, how much?
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 06:32 AM
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