Re: Brake Upgrade

From: BOBBY (bocd@optonline.net)
Date: Thu Feb 03 2011 - 15:52:56 EST


On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 11:32 PM, jon@dakota-truck.net wrote:

> BOBBY <bocd@optonline.net> wrote:
>
>
>> I'm upgrading mine using 03 dak spindles and calipers, ebc
>> rotors....yes 03's have 12" rotors, and green 7000 pads. Energy
>> Suspension poly bushings..... Sent everything to the powder coater
>> for gloss black. I'm gona do either the rear conversion or swap an 03
>> rear with discs in......just for looks.
>
>
> Yep, I can see that on a show truck (my comments regarding a rear
> disc swap being not worth it were more directed to someone looking to
> upgrade the performance of a daily driver) - obviously you guys out on
> the bleeding edge have different priorities and the wow factor of rear
> discs is probably worth it in your case. I don't have any firsthand
> experience regarding the work, but swapping in an '03 rear that
> already has the discs does sound pretty easy. Plus, that will give
> you an excuse to have it powdercoated first! :-)

of course.....i know where your coming from..... it's just more "holy
shit" for me :o)
ahhhh yeah... more powder coating :o)

>> Hey Jon whats up? Your brother competing this year? I'm hoing for
>> july 8th and 22nd
>
>
> Yep! He had a pretty long show season last year and so he decided
> to stretch it far enough to hit a regional show at the very end of his
> season to qualify him for this year where his first show is not until
> September (2011 North Americans in Cleveland). That will allow him to
> not have to diet down and qualify, he will be in offseason mode
> building mass all the way up to the show which should allow him to put
> on a lot of muscle. He took 8th place at the North Americans and 13th
> at the Nationals in super heavyweight last year, and is working to
> move up a few spots this year. Best of luck to you in your shows!!

very cool.... that's awesome for him! wish him luck for me. i'll let you
know how i make out.
>
>
> -Jon-
>
> --
> Jon Steiger Steiger Performance
>
> jon@steigerperformance.com
> http://www.steigerperformance.com



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