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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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Very nice BBK bro. The wheels are not my style but they look good. Excellent quality wheels BTW.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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I like the rims and how they complement you car in this pic.

nice rims and like the fat wheels!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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Looks sweeeet! Nicely done . . . Congrats!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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Pointless to get the StopTechs if youre just going to be hiding them with so many spokes...a more open rim style would've made your $2K purchase more noticable
 
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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Would like to see a more open rim to show off those Stoptechs! They should be seen and not heard. Good stuff, car looks great!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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Stoptechs are meant to stop my car, not always be seen. I am likely going to get a set of Gram Lights for the track in a few months, the stoptechs will be more visible through them.

My stock brakes caught on fire at laguna seca (a tiny one)... do not track your car with stock brakes!
 
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 03:03 AM
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Pointless to get the StopTechs if youre just going to be hiding them with so many spokes
One of the most ridiculous statements I've heard in awhile. The point of a BBK system is for performance stopping power.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 04:43 AM
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sorry, ajay, not feeling those rims. but to each his own.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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Not feeling the rims either...if I was dropping $ on the big brake upgrade, I'd have a rim that opens up more, so you can SEE the nice big calipers! Just my opinion.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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All comments aside, you have a great brake kit and a great looking G. I'm envious of the Stoptechs!
 
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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Great looking ride!!! Nice choice on all!!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 01:53 AM
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Your car has come a long way since I last saw it Ajay- congratulations, it looks very sick.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by vodkarocket
Your car has come a long way since I last saw it Ajay- congratulations, it looks very sick.
Thanks vodkarocket -- I've been wanting to do this a while, I ordered the rims back in December, took a while for them to be made. I wanted something classy and unique.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ajayjuneja
Thanks vodkarocket -- I've been wanting to do this a while, I ordered the rims back in December, took a while for them to be made. I wanted something classy and unique.
I am dreading the wait for my new rims! They say 6-7 weeks, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed; I just placed an order with Creative Autoworks as well.

What is your impression of the Stoptech's so far? What pads are you running?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 02:37 AM
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Yeah, 6-7 week wait for rims is about right. The Stoptechs are awesome, perhaps a bit overkill for the street. I am using the Axxis Ultimate pads. For the track, I will use a different set of rims (probably gram lights or some used Z rims) and I'm looking at the pad list now for a different pad on the track.

Only thing is, I always have to look in my rearview mirror when stopping. When I tap the brakes, the person behind me has to slam theirs.

The brakes definately get a thumbs up! The AP Racing brakes are very good too, for about the same price. I'm quite happy with the way my car is set up now

Also, you should consider getting tires from Creative Autoworks as well -- I got all for Toyo T1R's for 850 installed!
 
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