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21-12-2013, 11:26 AM | #1 | ||
BEN
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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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My Thread. The new whip: 2014 FGX XR8 Auto in victory gold. Mods : BMC air filter, 1500cc injectors, Walbro 485, 58mm kpm snout, kpm intercooler, 35% front and 20% rear tint, pedders supercar coilovers, whiteline sway bars, Phillips HIDs, lenso d1r wheels. 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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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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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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22-12-2013, 12:04 PM | #4 | ||
BEN
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Pbr's. Brembos wont clear my rear wheels.
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My Thread. The new whip: 2014 FGX XR8 Auto in victory gold. Mods : BMC air filter, 1500cc injectors, Walbro 485, 58mm kpm snout, kpm intercooler, 35% front and 20% rear tint, pedders supercar coilovers, whiteline sway bars, Phillips HIDs, lenso d1r wheels. 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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29-01-2014, 01:01 AM | #5 | ||
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My Thread. The new whip: 2014 FGX XR8 Auto in victory gold. Mods : BMC air filter, 1500cc injectors, Walbro 485, 58mm kpm snout, kpm intercooler, 35% front and 20% rear tint, pedders supercar coilovers, whiteline sway bars, Phillips HIDs, lenso d1r wheels. 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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29-01-2014, 01:13 AM | #6 | ||
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30-01-2014, 11:54 AM | #7 | ||
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does it make a noticeably difference in performance over your original rears?
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30-01-2014, 02:48 PM | #8 | ||
BEN
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Haven't driven it hard enough to know yet.
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My Thread. The new whip: 2014 FGX XR8 Auto in victory gold. Mods : BMC air filter, 1500cc injectors, Walbro 485, 58mm kpm snout, kpm intercooler, 35% front and 20% rear tint, pedders supercar coilovers, whiteline sway bars, Phillips HIDs, lenso d1r wheels. 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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30-01-2014, 09:05 PM | #10 | ||
BEN
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I think so that's right ay matt?
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My Thread. The new whip: 2014 FGX XR8 Auto in victory gold. Mods : BMC air filter, 1500cc injectors, Walbro 485, 58mm kpm snout, kpm intercooler, 35% front and 20% rear tint, pedders supercar coilovers, whiteline sway bars, Phillips HIDs, lenso d1r wheels. 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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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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02-02-2014, 10:41 PM | #12 | ||
BEN
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Same size rotors as what the BF's had. 6 pot brembos on the front.
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My Thread. The new whip: 2014 FGX XR8 Auto in victory gold. Mods : BMC air filter, 1500cc injectors, Walbro 485, 58mm kpm snout, kpm intercooler, 35% front and 20% rear tint, pedders supercar coilovers, whiteline sway bars, Phillips HIDs, lenso d1r wheels. 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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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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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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02-02-2014, 11:26 PM | #15 | ||
BEN
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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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My Thread. The new whip: 2014 FGX XR8 Auto in victory gold. Mods : BMC air filter, 1500cc injectors, Walbro 485, 58mm kpm snout, kpm intercooler, 35% front and 20% rear tint, pedders supercar coilovers, whiteline sway bars, Phillips HIDs, lenso d1r wheels. 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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02-02-2014, 11:34 PM | #16 | ||
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Any feed back on dust, noise etc?
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02-02-2014, 11:58 PM | #17 | ||
BEN
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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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My Thread. The new whip: 2014 FGX XR8 Auto in victory gold. Mods : BMC air filter, 1500cc injectors, Walbro 485, 58mm kpm snout, kpm intercooler, 35% front and 20% rear tint, pedders supercar coilovers, whiteline sway bars, Phillips HIDs, lenso d1r wheels. 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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02-02-2014, 11:59 PM | #18 | ||
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Good stuff!
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