Nickz31se-r Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 minus of course the price tag. I installed a front and rear kit and it was all pretty straight forward. The only real issue was the rear goodrige kit that was supplied was not bolt in. I had to bend the hard line that comes from the front and use zip ties to keep all in check. Everything still came out pretty well. I do not have pics of the line issue. Does a rear ss line kit usually bolt right in and do away with both rubber lines utilizing the stock mounting points? I do have these. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c311/ZtinkyBritches/P1010151.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c311/ZtinkyBritches/P1010147.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c311/ZtinkyBritches/P1010183-1.jpg As far as feel and performance it is night and day Im sure that lines would have provided some of the "better feel", but I can pound on these babies from upwards of 100mph and they keep asking for more. Some will say it is a waste of money. I simply don't care. I forget who compared bbk's to jewelery but they are right. I did it partly for looks, but at the same time the are just plain cool. Unfortuneatly I got rid of my 17 inch black TE37 b/c they would not clear the brakes that would have looked sick, I am warming up to the new wheel however. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c311/ZtinkyBritches/P1010194.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 If you like them that is all that matters. They look great. The rear stainless lines should replace all of the rubber lines out back. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azca Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 nice brakes; don't feel the rims at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickz31se-r Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 nice brakes; don't feel the rims at all No doubt they weigh 44.5 lbs 18x8.5 245/35/18 The Volks were 37.5 lbs 17x7.5 225/45/17 The black wheels were great but like I said I am warming up to these. I use to have an 88SS z31 white pearl paint and wheel. At some point I might go with the white on white like you had. I originally thought the new wheels would not be as shiny. I should have gotten P1 flat black, oh well money is already spent. These are the "hotness". http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c311/ZtinkyBritches/DSCN0628.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 nice brakes and carbon fiber lip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azca Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I am actually interested if the white wheels that I have will clear your brakes; do you have the dimension of the front brakes somewhere? also, these new wheels don't have any tire protection - make sure to not hit these on the curbs when you park No doubt they weigh 44.5 lbs 18x8.5 245/35/18 The Volks were 37.5 lbs 17x7.5 225/45/17 The black wheels were great but like I said I am warming up to these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawl Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I CALL HOAX!! BRAKE INSTALL ON RAMPS?!?! OMG j/p... my next order of business after stage 2 is getting the brembos... probalby can afford only the fronts though... which is porbably all I really need anyhow.. enjoy! I rode in snodork's car with brembos and it was amazing how quickly it stopped car for sale. PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacy2005 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 damb, ive been eyeing a set of brembos lately. how is the brake bias? does the car feel more balanced when you stop? Work hard. Play even harder. My Garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxiboy Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 did you have to remove rear dust shields? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 He probably did. I have a write-up on the COBB brakes that tells how... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffK1320 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 You talked about having troubles installing the rear lines. That's because there for a WRX. Look at the paperwork that came in the box. It talks about '02 WRX fitment. The end part of the brake line were the banjo bolt goes through is straight and on a LGT it's a 90 degree bend. I just installed the rear Brembo kit on to my car three weeks ago. A gold set to go with the front I bought last year. Anyway, I lucked out because I bought stainless lines last year hoping it would make a difference in pedal pressure. It worked for a week and then pedal pressure went back to the normal crappy feel. As for the rear dust shield, I removed mine. There are about 8 spot welds and bending it back was not an option. The black kit looks sweet. I even saw the kit in silver with red brembo stickers at the King Of Parts meet. Some of the custom paint choices from Brembo look really good. Enjoy those brakes because I'm enjoying mine. Jeff K. '07 Forester STI (ECS Performance)..SOLD! '09 Spec B...Sold! '11 LGT Limited...Sold! '17 STI Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Nice brakes, nice rims, nice wagon Nuff said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Brakes and wheels look fantastic. I'd love to have those brakes on my SWP wagon. Post up some nice daylight profile pics of this beast in the hooked up wagons thread! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I am growing more and more respect for teh wagons....Does that mean I am getting older? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Brembo's make the Legacy smile... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickz31se-r Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 I CALL HOAX!! BRAKE INSTALL ON RAMPS?!?! OMG j/p... my next order of business after stage 2 is getting the brembos... probalby can afford only the fronts though... which is porbably all I really need anyhow.. enjoy! I rode in snodork's car with brembos and it was amazing how quickly it stopped ramp pic was snapped while I was doing my sways. Wheels, brakes, sways, full exhaust, stage 2 flash all in the same week. Sheeeet... needless to say I am a very happy boy. As for the brake bias I cant say for sure, I guess it is fine, I know this much it will throw you throught the windshield, but I wear my seat belt to combat that problem. I originally started to cut notches inthe the section of the dust shield that is parallel to the ground with all intentions of then bending it out to be perpendicular with the rest of it, after doing so it looked like crap. The shield was then larger than the rotor and able to be seen, plus it would have ended up becoming a rust magnet(or so I believe). I ended up taking them off after all you can drill them out as demonstrated in earlier posts, or you can bend the shield outward and then chisel them off or even brake the welds using some persuation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndas Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I like it...did the brembos myself and I love them...although your wheels look like they would be much easier to maintain with the excessive brake dust... J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb175 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 must say the car is looking great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickz31se-r Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickz31se-r Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 nice brakes; don't feel the rims at all how bout now http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c311/ZtinkyBritches/DSCN0225.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c311/ZtinkyBritches/DSCN0224.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c311/ZtinkyBritches/DSCN0232.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c311/ZtinkyBritches/DSCN0220.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c311/ZtinkyBritches/DSCN0230.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c311/ZtinkyBritches/DSCN0228.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredBeans Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Very Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Love the black calipers on the white wagon! Are those Bilsteins and Swifts too? Which Bilsteins? Which sways? How do you like that setup? Sorry for the thread jack. We are in the suspension forums though right? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 The rear BremboGT kit looks like the STi rear caliper painted black instead of gold. Anyone know if it's the same or slightly different? Probably not different if it's a WRX kit sold for a LGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Nick, I like the Rotas better. But enjoy! How does the BremboGT kit differ from the STi Brembo set up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLo Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Nice job! I do feel the rims . They remind me of Tuners. Brakes look great - looking forward to doing mine. The rims seem to wide for your tires though (or the tires seem to narrow for your rims). Very little curb rash protection. I guess it is or isn't an issue depending on where you live. ________________________________________________ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1980"]'05 BSM OBXT Row-your-own, W.I.P. :rolleyes:[/URL] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1242"]'06 Shrek B # 64 - The car the wife loved to hate :( Sold...[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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