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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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Cool UPDATED New appearance mod for the SS - PICS!!!!

Well, this evening I finished the install of my new brakes. I have not had a chance to drive it yet, but the install went well.

I got an adaptor kit to install C5 calipers and rotors on my SS, so the car started out with 12" KVR cross drilled rotors and painted stock calipers with "Camaro" decals. The stock rotors were starting to look a little wimpy behind the 18" wheels.

Finished result is better quality, stronger, pressure cast C5 calipers with diamond cut "Corvette" lettering, and MASSIVE 13.1" Baer Eradispeed 2-peice rotors, slotted and cross drilled.

Here are two pics, first one is before and the second is after. I'll have more soon when Netsnapshots will let me create a new album. Can't wait to see how well he stops now!
Attached Thumbnails New appearance mod for the SS-27-brakes-before.jpg   New appearance mod for the SS-26-brakes-after.jpg  

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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 10:18 PM
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that looks great man
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 10:18 PM
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lookin good Andy
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 10:42 PM
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Very nice Andy!!

Glad to see your not spending all your time unpacking still

like the centercaps also... (where is that "thumbs up" icon??)
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 10:50 PM
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Wow I defiantly need some of those those look sweet man
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 11:01 PM
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Very sweet!

It definitely fills the large void behind the 18s.
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 12:12 AM
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Looks great andy!
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 12:33 AM
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Looks real good Andy!
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 08:21 AM
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Thanks everybody! Can't wait to get the car back on the road an see how well it stops now!
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 11:03 AM
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Here are progress pics!

http://www.netsnapshot.com/b?ACCOUNT=4394&KEY=6
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 11:37 AM
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I can't believe you didn't get any complainers that your calipers say "Corvette" on them, like I did with mine. lol

looks awesome!

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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 04:32 PM
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Man that looks great Andy!......

how much, if you don't mind me axing?.......
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Blu Beast
Man that looks great Andy!......

how much, if you don't mind me axing?.......
There is a complete kit you can buy with OEM rotors for ~ $850.00 COMPLETE!

With the Eradispeeds, ~$1,200 for the front, and ~$310 for the rear rotors.
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
There is a complete kit you can buy with OEM rotors for ~ $850.00 COMPLETE!

With the Eradispeeds, ~$1,200 for the front, and ~$310 for the rear rotors.
WOW! Looks great. By the way, who offers the kit for $850 complete? Sounds like a nice spring time mod...
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
I can't believe you didn't get any complainers that your calipers say "Corvette" on them, like I did with mine. lol

looks awesome!

Tony
heres the first then
looks GREAT....would look better with camaro stickers though
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