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neither... waste my money on something else
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BBK decision, need your help tonight!

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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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Brakes BBK decision, need your help tonight!

Trying to decide which path to go down.

Option A:
Wilwood 14" 6pot fronts
1.CHEAP! the price is very low on this.
2. many people have it with great success.
3. replacement parts are easy and cheap.
4. everything is new so I know exactly what i'm getting
5. 2 pad setup

Option B:
Project Mu 14" 4pot fronts
1.CHEAP! this is used for about $2000 off retail. you can do the math on that.
2. fairly reputable seller
3. replacement pads and parts could be harder to come by
4. uses a 4 pad setup
5. USED, so i really won't know what the actual condition is until it is in my hands.
6. extreme jdm awesomeness factor

I've seen quite a few pictures of the p mu setup but that still doesnt mean a whole lot. The guy claims it only has about 1500 mi on it but again I am always skeptical of claims like this.

So what do YOU do in this scenario?
go with the sure choice that's good but not really special... or go crazy with something special and not truly know what you'll get.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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Are the Wilwoods brand new? Is it a factory Wilwood kit or pieced together by a third party?

What are the prices for each kit?

What is your reason for getting a BBK, performance, looks, or a little of both?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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^what he sad.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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Factory Wilwood.
yes brand new. straight from wilwood.
both kits will come in around $1500.
My purpose for buying is a little of both.
The car probably wont see any track time. mostly spirited driving.
 

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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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Youre only doing fronts? Do both? Im rocking futura design

 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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I'd rather go with something with a little move of a proven track record. I read the other thread where people flamed your brake set-up. Are you in some way affiliated with this company? because you completely didn't answer my question.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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Alliance BBK..FTW





http://my350z.com/forum/brakes/43954...e-pricing.html

BTW the fronts are 15" and rear 14"s
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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^ how it looks on my whip..

OP since you so cheap go buy you sum used Brembos balla..
 

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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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WTF is going on here? I felt like I asked a pretty simple question and I'm getting the WORST answers conceivable.

Please stop showing me pictures of your bbk. especially if it is made in taiwan or china.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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The Wilwood BBK looks nice and it's a known company not like a few the other members suggested. I'd never buy that used BBK set up, the whole situation is too questionable.
Gary
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by gary c
The Wilwood BBK looks nice and it's a known company not like a few the other members suggested. I'd never buy that used BBK set up, the whole situation is too questionable.
Gary
Thanks for the input... I agree Alliance and Futura FTL!

Why remove a perfectly good akebono setup on the 370 to replace with some questionable brake setup?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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How is it questionable? Is it because you think it is? Its just private label rotoras. Quit having a stick up your *** if youre only doing spirited driving, not hardcore track use
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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I didnt realize how many trolls the ogc forum got. It is questionable because: you don't know where they are made, what they are made from, how they are made, how to obtain replacement parts, how they will last, what kind of engineering went into them. Thanks for your input here. Although I will continue to have a stick up my *** because:
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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You asked for an opinion you got one. Dont get your panties twisted because you didnt get the answers you wanted.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:53 PM
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Also you mention questionable when you said one of your options was indeed questionable. Simmer down there roger rabbit
 
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