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Old May 5, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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Called Strano and got Brembo blanks and Hawk pads. Installed and bedded them in today....what a difference! The stockers were still in good shape but these are so much better. Had them on my last Z, great stuff! Just thought I'd share.
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Old May 6, 2006 | 12:59 AM
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Wanna PM me pics/prices of your stock peices?
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Old May 7, 2006 | 10:02 AM
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did you get a quote of the new coefficent of friction for this setup vs. stock.
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Old May 7, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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The stock brakes went with the garbage yesterday. Nope H8 LUZN, I didnt. I liked this setup so much on my last F-Body I had to get it for this one.
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