New AP brakes

[paul s]

Hey, I just got this today, got the one side installed for now. 13" Ap rotors plus 4 piston calipers.. can't wait to try it out. The whole set-up weighs 1lb lighter then OEM..

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I purchased the brakes from KVR Performance in OTTAWA..awsome people to deal with.

 

[CanadianTSi]

It's always nice when they bolt right on eh Paul !

 

[ClevSilverEclip]

Like I've said before, I -love- seeing porn first thing when I get in to the office in the AM.



Those rock.......

As it stands now, I've got a '92 GS DOHC that has the DSM "big-brake" upgrade, which I'm planning to swap over into my '95 TSi.

This post makes me want to just say "friggin' forget it," and upgrade to these outright (despite the fact that the wifey will kill me ).

Now, Canadian TSi, I took a look at your profile, and you list Koni wheels - but not what size.

I'm riding on some 17s (with a 2" drop - actually, your car and my '95 TSi could be blood-brothers, as I've got the 2Gb Eclipse front-end as well). Will these fit 17 inch wheels?

-A

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[Poloturbo]

Very nice setup.

How about thoses 2 piece rotors any info about their weight each?

I think the piston area for the AP are slightly smaller than stock and therefore no brake bias issues.

How about the difference...

 

[cait sith]

Very very nice.

If you don't mind me asking, how much did these run you?

Also do they have dust shields/grime blockers so they would be suitable for more mileage than a track only car?

 

[paul s]

The AP rotors weigh the same as the stock rotors. the calipers are 1.4lb lighter then stock..the brakes were 2350 USD..yes the caliper does have dust shields

 

[DSM PERFORMANCE]

The AP rotors weigh the same as the stock rotors. the calipers are 1.4lb lighter then stock..the brakes were 2350 USD..yes the caliper does have dust shields

You mean the 2 pieces rotors weight about 10.8lbs ?

How much just for the rotors ?
Mine are exactly 20.8lbs, incredible...

 

[ClevSilverEclip]

paul s,

Are you running 18" wheels, or 17s?

Would like to know if an upgrade to 18s are a must for this mod, or if my 17x7s will do.

Thanks.

-A
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[paul s]

The AP/KVR set up fits the stock 17" wheel..I'm running 18' wheel.

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[cait sith]

The AP rotors weigh the same as the stock rotors. the calipers are 1.4lb lighter then stock..the brakes were 2350 USD..yes the caliper does have dust shields

Thanks for the response, I guess it's time to save my pennies.

 

[ClevSilverEclip]

Cheers mate, thanks for that response.

Definitely going to be getting this upgrade when I've got the cash together!

Looks great, BTW!

-A

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