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Old 12-11-2008 | 05:25 PM
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saw these on e-bay...sounds like a good deal...
for all 4 rotors
but didnt bid on em cuz idk?
wanted to check wit u guys first see what you think...?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MakeTrack=true
 
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Old 12-11-2008 | 05:43 PM
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Drilling and slotting in the rear really isn't necessary and is mainly for show. If you're going to upgrade from stock, get the A8 brake kit (see the pic in my sig - they're Powerstop A8 rotors an inch larger than OEM A4 rotors, with TT carriers to fit the OEM calipers). They are awesome - search out "A8 brakes" on here and you'll find nothing but happy owners.
 
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Old 12-11-2008 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by nova_ss672001
saw these on e-bay...sounds like a good deal...
for all 4 rotors
but didnt bid on em cuz idk?
wanted to check wit u guys first see what you think...?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MakeTrack=true
You pay for what you get, especially when it comes to brakes. Unless you like the style, stick with blank rotors from a reputable company.
 
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Old 12-11-2008 | 07:27 PM
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yea but u need at least 16's to clear the a8 rotors right?
i only got my stock 15's
 
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Old 12-11-2008 | 08:20 PM
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i found a set of brembo rotors and hawk pads on ebay for around 230 shipped, i was looking at these cheaper ones but decided against it.
 
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Old 12-12-2008 | 01:09 AM
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and yea i really like how the drilled and slotted style looks...
and does anyone one know were to get decent looking 16'' rims for cheap?
thinking of just getting A8 brake kit...
 
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Old 12-12-2008 | 05:50 PM
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Check the classifieds here, on Audizine.com, and check with tirerack.com, wheelsnext.com, and discounttiredirect.com. Any of them could turn up some nice wheels. FWIW, you can likely find 17 or 18 inch wheels at a good price (got my 18s from a forum member, with tires, for $450). Then you can fit the A8 brakes easily. If you're going to buy wheels, you may as well get upsized wheels.
 
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Old 12-12-2008 | 07:39 PM
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yea true...but my cars going to look like a monster truck without lowering it..lol
i wanted to lower it first and then get some rims since the rims i have right now don't look that bad, they do have some road rash but they look pretty good...thats why i wanted some OEM sized rotors for a year or so till i get some money and get some bad *** Brembo's or something...
 
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Old 12-13-2008 | 10:34 AM
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No point to the big Brembo kit for a street car - the A8 kit will do everything you could want with ease. And it makes no sense to pay out for OEM sized rotors, only to take them off the car the next year (likely with a ton of life left in them) and then spend again to get the A8 kit. Just get your wheels and then order the brakes - save yourself some money. And even with bigger wheels, yeah the car sits somewhat tall but it's not THAT bad - look in my sig, my A4 is on 18" wheels and stock A4 struts/S4 springs. No lowering kit and it's not overly bad.
 
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Old 12-13-2008 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by nova_ss672001
and yea i really like how the drilled and slotted style looks...
and does anyone one know were to get decent looking 16'' rims for cheap?
thinking of just getting A8 brake kit...
Your car doesnt run nearly hard enough to need either slots or xdrilled. Not to mention you are loosing pad to rotor contact area which will actually increase braking distance and shorten pad life. Basic street car only needs solid face rotors that are vented with some good pads. If you are looking for the cheap, you can get some ATE for cheap and get some good pads and you will decrease stops and brake fade
 
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