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Old 02-15-2013, 01:26 PM
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Default Kore3 vs Baer BIG brakes

I'm looking to do a big brake upgrade next and want to run a 14'' rotor. I found two kits and the difference in price is huge!

Kore3 $1467

http://www.kore3.com/proddetail.php?prod=10105-03


Baer Claw $3095+shipping

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/pr...DFirebird.html

just seeing if anyone knew off hand what the difference would be.
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Why not do 5th gen brembos for less than $500, or ctsv for same price, check out the stickies in the brakes section
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I'm guessing you would have to switch to a LS1 spindle.
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A lot cheaper than a $1400 brake kit
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Just picked up a LS1 kit for 150 out of the classifieds. Another 75 or 100 and it'll be good to go.
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http://flynbye.com/catalog/c2_p1.html
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Originally Posted by F0x Slaughter
I'm guessing you would have to switch to a LS1 spindle.
Not if you did a C5 conversion.
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I have the Baer kit front and rear and the braking power is unbelievable! When I bought mine the ctsv and 5th Gen kits were not available, if I did it today I would get the 5th Gen Camaro brakes or the zo6 kit from kor3
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I have the Baer kit front and rear and the braking power is unbelievable! When I bought mine the ctsv and 5th Gen kits were not available, if I did it today I would get the 5th Gen Camaro brakes or the zo6 kit from kor3
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I would have loved to do the C5 conversion but they are totally incompatible with my 17" ROH wheels.
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i really wanted to do V breaks until i realized id have to get 18" wheels.

does anyone know if a kor3 C5 kit will clear 17" american racing torque thrusts? 17x9 and 17x10.5.
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Originally Posted by Rob94hawk
I would have loved to do the C5 conversion but they are totally incompatible with my 17" ROH wheels.
This made me sad.I was thinking of doing the C5 conversion too but wasn't sure if it would fit behind my 17 ROH ZS wheels.
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Originally Posted by Toronto LT1
This made me sad.I was thinking of doing the C5 conversion too but wasn't sure if it would fit behind my 17 ROH ZS wheels.
Actually they might fit on yours. Trying to find the link. I think only mine in particular were not compatible.

Edit: Yep. Just mine. But you might want to call them just in case:

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...u8j0069778lpm5

From our research we have found the following wheels will NOT clear with the conversion kit, they may clear with the correct wheel spacers:

1. Enkei Win- 17” x 9.5”
2. 93-94 SLP Firehawk wheel- 17” x 9”
3. Borbet Type T- 17” x 9.5”
4. Forgeline RS Reverse Rim
5. Torque Thrust II
6. Konig Monsoon 17"

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5th gen or cts V brakes ftw.

I have LS1 brakes on mine and love it but if I were to do it again, it would be 5th gen brakes.
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Originally Posted by Rob94hawk
Actually they might fit on yours. Trying to find the link. I think only mine in particular were not compatible.

Edit: Yep. Just mine. But you might want to call them just in case:

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...u8j0069778lpm5
Thanks for the link.I appreciate it. I will definitely give them a call.
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I have a Kore3 C6 kit on my trackday car.....but I used the Bob Bishop "Track brackets".

I like the Kore3 kit shown but do not like the conversion brackets in that kit.

Use these brackets, use stock spindles and cut the tabs off.

http://www.lmperformance.com/18663/1.html
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Originally Posted by FASTFATBOY
I have a Kore3 C6 kit on my trackday car.....but I used the Bob Bishop "Track brackets".

I like the Kore3 kit shown but do not like the conversion brackets in that kit.

Use these brackets, use stock spindles and cut the tabs off.

http://www.lmperformance.com/18663/1.html
BMR's brackets appear to be nearly identical as well but a little cheaper for the cheap-*** minded enthusiast

http://bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=245
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Originally Posted by MasterTomos
BMR's brackets appear to be nearly identical as well but a little cheaper for the cheap-*** minded enthusiast

http://bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=245
Thats the same bracket in the Kore3 kit that I wouldn't use especially if you ever track or autocross the car.
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Originally Posted by FASTFATBOY
Thats the same bracket in the Kore3 kit that I wouldn't use especially if you ever track or autocross the car.
Why do you say that?



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