AP Racing Essex Kit quick review
08-21-2012, 08:31 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by 99SH' timestamp='1345604894' post='21954955
Yes, I was in the GPW at Buttonwillow on Sunday. I was testing quite a few things with my new setup (e.g new pulley on blower). If anyone wants a closer look at the BBK, I'll be at Bwillow again on 9/15 w/NCRC. One glance at the setup and it's pretty obvious this stuff is top quality.
Also, I do switch out the pads for street duty. No issues putting around town. ABS works fine, as is the front/rear bias.
You know you want it
Also, I do switch out the pads for street duty. No issues putting around town. ABS works fine, as is the front/rear bias.
You know you want it
08-21-2012, 08:45 PM
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Do you notice the pads dragging at all with the anti knock back springs? I know they're only 4lb springs but I DD the car and put lots of freeway miles on it.
08-21-2012, 11:43 PM
#14
What kind of problems are you guys seeing with the Stillen AP Racing kit? I've been running the Stillen kit for over a year now with zero issues. No leaks, ABS works fine, no brake fade, great pedal feel. I'm currently using Carbotech XP12s front on the AP kit and XP10s on the stock rear caliper and Motul RBF600.
I'm sorry to hear that people have not had success with the Stillen kit as it has been a great upgrade for me.
08-22-2012, 08:38 AM
#15
Was removing the brake dust shields required to fit the kit?
I would have jumped on this group buy if it didn't mean I would have to sell several sets of wheels and buy new ones that fit.
I would have jumped on this group buy if it didn't mean I would have to sell several sets of wheels and buy new ones that fit.
08-22-2012, 10:58 AM
#16
Ill wait for 99SH to add, but I have been daily driving the prototype for 2 months including 2 multi hour highway jaunts. No noticeable drag issues, no mileage decrease. It was confirmed when I noticed there was no heat in the brakes from a 60 minute run with out touching the brakes and I had race pads on. They didnt grab until for a second as the rotor and pad were cold. No such issues with the S100 pads though, the operate at lower temps.
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08-22-2012, 11:16 AM
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Nope, just need to be trimmed for the caliper to fit, and had to bend and tweak them a little bit, because they were not completely straight when I pressed out the hubs for my wheel studs.
I'm keeping them to add brake ducts
I'm keeping them to add brake ducts
08-22-2012, 12:05 PM
#18
Still working on lower cost 17" options.
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08-22-2012, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by MMisencik157' timestamp='1345610754' post='21955101
Do you notice the pads dragging at all with the anti knock back springs? I know they're only 4lb springs but I DD the car and put lots of freeway miles on it.
