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Old 21-12-2013, 11:26 AM   #1
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A big thanks to Matt great communication again with my rear brake setup with about 30 pm's sent back and forth to get what I wanted. This I why I recommend you to everyone I know.



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Now with 620rwhp ready to run the 10

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Old 21-12-2013, 12:18 PM   #2
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Matt would have to be the best in the business, unquestionably, dedicated to customer service and very competitive pricing.

I am sure most on this forum would agree.

Absolute legend, period............


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Old 22-12-2013, 06:10 AM   #3
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hi Kempy let us know how the new rear brakes compare with your old set-up?, are they brembo or pbr?
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Old 22-12-2013, 12:04 PM   #4
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hi Kempy let us know how the new rear brakes compare with your old set-up?, are they brembo or pbr?
Pbr's. Brembos wont clear my rear wheels.
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331rwkw.
12.7 sec stock as a rock with a passenger.
Now with 620rwhp ready to run the 10

built zf, built tailshaft, corn juice all to come.

The old rig: 2008 FG XR8 Auto in dash green with a tonne of mods to make 311rwkw.
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Old 29-01-2014, 01:01 AM   #5
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Oh yer I forgot matt here is a pic you asked for.
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331rwkw.
12.7 sec stock as a rock with a passenger.
Now with 620rwhp ready to run the 10

built zf, built tailshaft, corn juice all to come.

The old rig: 2008 FG XR8 Auto in dash green with a tonne of mods to make 311rwkw.
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Old 29-01-2014, 01:13 AM   #6
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Old 30-01-2014, 11:54 AM   #7
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Pbr's. Brembos wont clear my rear wheels.
does it make a noticeably difference in performance over your original rears?
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Old 30-01-2014, 02:48 PM   #8
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does it make a noticeably difference in performance over your original rears?
Haven't driven it hard enough to know yet.
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331rwkw.
12.7 sec stock as a rock with a passenger.
Now with 620rwhp ready to run the 10

built zf, built tailshaft, corn juice all to come.

The old rig: 2008 FG XR8 Auto in dash green with a tonne of mods to make 311rwkw.
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Old 30-01-2014, 03:30 PM   #9
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Kempy what size rotors, 328mm x 26mm by any chance?
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Old 30-01-2014, 09:05 PM   #10
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Kempy what size rotors, 328mm x 26mm by any chance?
I think so that's right ay matt?
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331rwkw.
12.7 sec stock as a rock with a passenger.
Now with 620rwhp ready to run the 10

built zf, built tailshaft, corn juice all to come.

The old rig: 2008 FG XR8 Auto in dash green with a tonne of mods to make 311rwkw.
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Old 02-02-2014, 09:03 PM   #11
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Kempy,
Any updates on the rear upgrade? Also what fronts you running?
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Old 02-02-2014, 10:41 PM   #12
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Same size rotors as what the BF's had. 6 pot brembos on the front.
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331rwkw.
12.7 sec stock as a rock with a passenger.
Now with 620rwhp ready to run the 10

built zf, built tailshaft, corn juice all to come.

The old rig: 2008 FG XR8 Auto in dash green with a tonne of mods to make 311rwkw.
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Old 02-02-2014, 10:50 PM   #13
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Right o.
I was hopping you had PBR upgrade on the front.
Would have liked your thoughts on the upgrade.
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Old 02-02-2014, 10:53 PM   #14
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From the photo of goodies are you using hawk pads all round?
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Old 02-02-2014, 11:26 PM   #15
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Didn't want to waste my time on a bit better brakes wanted to go all out. Hawks on the front and bremtec on the back as hawk don't make any pads for the rear.
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331rwkw.
12.7 sec stock as a rock with a passenger.
Now with 620rwhp ready to run the 10

built zf, built tailshaft, corn juice all to come.

The old rig: 2008 FG XR8 Auto in dash green with a tonne of mods to make 311rwkw.
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Old 02-02-2014, 11:34 PM   #16
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Any feed back on dust, noise etc?
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Old 02-02-2014, 11:58 PM   #17
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Haven't heard a peep out of them yet. There is a small amount of dust which you are going to have but no where near as much as before and they are still new so it might lessen after a bit of time.
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331rwkw.
12.7 sec stock as a rock with a passenger.
Now with 620rwhp ready to run the 10

built zf, built tailshaft, corn juice all to come.

The old rig: 2008 FG XR8 Auto in dash green with a tonne of mods to make 311rwkw.
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Old 02-02-2014, 11:59 PM   #18
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