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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 12:33 PM
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Le Mans Brake kit Group buy! Anyone interested?

Just wanted to see how many people here are actually interested in getting the Le Mans Brakes kit or the GT Kit upgrade on their car.
 
Old Nov 14, 2003 | 12:47 PM
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I have the GT and am looking into the Le Mans...
 
Old Nov 14, 2003 | 01:15 PM
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I have a very good source for these if you guys are interested...so far the lowest priced I have found...I am not looking to do the upgrade, but you can contact me if you are SERIOUS about doing it....just ask Msindi...
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I am trying to get the total # of people that are interested so I can get the best price they will offer, if more people are interested we might be able to get them close to cost.
 
Old Nov 14, 2003 | 01:30 PM
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What is wrong with the stock brakes?
Why not just go with bigger rubber or pagid pads?
 
Old Nov 14, 2003 | 01:57 PM
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stock brakes are heavy (and it's unsprung weight) compared to the le mans.
 
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I don't really know what the Lemans kit is, can someone explain? Also what is the list price and what do you think we could get as a group buy?

 
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Ok here is the price I got for my source $9,500 for the 996TT LeMans (8 Piston) front with 15" rotors and (4 Piston) Rear with 12.9" rotors. We need to order 5 sets to get this price. Please be aware that these parts are directly from US Brembo so it comes with US warranty, unlike any gray market that are offering with no warranty from US Brembo. Anyone interested?
 
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Originally posted by buddyg
I don't really know what the Lemans kit is, can someone explain? Also what is the list price and what do you think we could get as a group buy?


Hey Buddy

The list price is $12,500 from Brembo.
 
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Pardon my ignorance but why does one need this LeMans brake Kit (and, by the way, I do not believe any car at LeMans used an eight piston caliper last year).
 
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With the 15" rotor can you still fit the stock 18" rims or not? I have 19's for the street but you can't get track rubber for 19's so on the track I go back to 18's.

 
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Originally posted by buddyg
With the 15" rotor can you still fit the stock 18" rims or not? I have 19's for the street but you can't get track rubber for 19's so on the track I go back to 18's.


Thats my concern too, others had mention about custom make wheels from Fikse, Kinesis that will work with those brake on the 18" but not stock wheels for sure. I go for the BBS that will work on those brake on the 18"

 

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toffe - PM me as I can beat that price without a group buy
 
Old Nov 14, 2003 | 06:24 PM
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Boy some people might fry me for saying I am interested, but I would like to resolve two issues. What 18" wheels are compatible - and what are their weights. I have the same track tire concern.
 
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Color...I have the Brembo GT 15" front and 14" rear setup with the 8 piston front calipers. I imagine that the fit issues are the same as for the Lemans kit. I also have Fikse Profil 10's in 18 x 9.5 in front and they fit fine. You have to carefully place the wheel balance weights, but it works out fine. And it is true that the stock wheels will not work with these brakes.
 


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