General Miata Chat A place to talk about anything Miata

GB for pads/rotors and 1.8 upgrades!

Old 05-08-2007, 08:33 PM
  #1  
Miotta FTW!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (24)
 
Splitime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Chicagoland, IL
Posts: 4,290
Total Cats: 31
Default GB for pads/rotors and 1.8 upgrades!

So uh.. wishing I hadn't spent what I did to do my conversion... because this GB just came along over on CR.net

http://clubroadster.net/forum/viewto...3f24a71f26801b

Great option for those with 1.6L brakes... you have no excuse keeping them now.
Splitime is offline  
Old 05-08-2007, 09:01 PM
  #2  
Elite Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Atlanta93LE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Marietta, GA
Posts: 2,195
Total Cats: 1
Default

Whoa...definitely going to be giving them a call tomorrow. Question is...hps, hp, or blue?
Atlanta93LE is offline  
Old 05-08-2007, 09:07 PM
  #3  
Boost Czar
iTrader: (62)
 
Braineack's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Chantilly, VA
Posts: 79,490
Total Cats: 4,079
Default

I used to get such a good deal with Hawk...so pissed I dont have my discount still.
Braineack is offline  
Old 05-08-2007, 09:13 PM
  #4  
Elite Member
iTrader: (12)
 
neogenesis2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,413
Total Cats: 20
Default

I think imma call them tomorrow, what pads should I get?
neogenesis2004 is offline  
Old 05-08-2007, 09:15 PM
  #5  
Boost Czar
iTrader: (62)
 
Braineack's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Chantilly, VA
Posts: 79,490
Total Cats: 4,079
Default

i hated the hps on the street...

i love my hp+s but they are loud as **** (but i have no backing plates, clips, springs, or anti-squel glue)

I need blues soon I'm going to the track in a month.
Braineack is offline  
Old 05-09-2007, 09:49 AM
  #6  
Ben
Supporting Vendor
iTrader: (33)
 
Ben's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: atlanta-ish
Posts: 12,659
Total Cats: 134
Default

I went ahead and jumped on this.
I was concerned that the cost of shipping rotors would eat up any savings on the brackets, but it didn't end up being that bad.
Probably saved $40 over buying the pads on ebay, rotors at NAPA, and sourcing brackets.
__________________
Chief of Floor Sweeping, DIYAutoTune.com & AMP EFI
Crew Chief, Car Owner & Least Valuable Driver, HongNorrthRacing

91 Turbo | 10AE Turbo | 01 Track Rat | #323 Mazda Champcar

Originally Posted by concealer404
Buy an MSPNP Pro, you'll feel better.
Ben is offline  
Old 05-09-2007, 09:50 AM
  #7  
Elite Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Atlanta93LE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Marietta, GA
Posts: 2,195
Total Cats: 1
Default

How much was it total, and what pads did you go with, if you don't mind my asking?
Atlanta93LE is offline  
Old 05-09-2007, 09:56 AM
  #8  
Ben
Supporting Vendor
iTrader: (33)
 
Ben's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: atlanta-ish
Posts: 12,659
Total Cats: 134
Default

Went with HPS, as my car is mostly for the street. They're well mannered yet fairly grippy, easy on the rotors, quiet, and not dusty. And they will sruvive just fine the 2x per year I put the car on the track.

I don't think you'd want the HP+ for daily driving with your BBS wheels. If you're looking for street pads, go with the HPS. If you want track pads, go with the Blues.

Total was 140 for pads/rotors + 25 brackets + 25 shipping to the commercial address.
If you want, you can add your order to mine and split shipping.

Ben
__________________
Chief of Floor Sweeping, DIYAutoTune.com & AMP EFI
Crew Chief, Car Owner & Least Valuable Driver, HongNorrthRacing

91 Turbo | 10AE Turbo | 01 Track Rat | #323 Mazda Champcar

Originally Posted by concealer404
Buy an MSPNP Pro, you'll feel better.
Ben is offline  
Old 05-09-2007, 10:02 AM
  #9  
Senior Member
iTrader: (3)
 
slutz4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 566
Total Cats: 2
Default

I want everyones opinion, I got the 1.6 hps currently on front, how much better will the hp+ with the 1.8 feel, anyone have experience with this?
slutz4 is offline  
Old 05-09-2007, 10:05 AM
  #10  
Boost Czar
iTrader: (62)
 
Braineack's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Chantilly, VA
Posts: 79,490
Total Cats: 4,079
Default

i went from 1.6 HPS to 1.8 HP+, the difference was like trying to stop a Mac truck vs. a go-kart.

two things you have to deal with: noise levels and dust.
Braineack is offline  
Old 05-09-2007, 10:20 AM
  #11  
Elite Member
iTrader: (12)
 
neogenesis2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,413
Total Cats: 20
Default

I just remembered that I have some axis ultimates that I bought like ages ago that I never put on. So I just placed an order for just the brackets. I'll pick up some rotors from whoever has them cheapest around here once the brackets come in.
neogenesis2004 is offline  
Old 05-09-2007, 11:47 AM
  #12  
Elite Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Atlanta93LE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Marietta, GA
Posts: 2,195
Total Cats: 1
Default

Originally Posted by Ben
Went with HPS, as my car is mostly for the street. They're well mannered yet fairly grippy, easy on the rotors, quiet, and not dusty. And they will sruvive just fine the 2x per year I put the car on the track.

I don't think you'd want the HP+ for daily driving with your BBS wheels. If you're looking for street pads, go with the HPS. If you want track pads, go with the Blues.

Total was 140 for pads/rotors + 25 brackets + 25 shipping to the commercial address.
If you want, you can add your order to mine and split shipping.

Ben
I may just do that when I get the time today. I'll let you know if I do.
Atlanta93LE is offline  
Old 05-09-2007, 11:56 AM
  #13  
Elite Member
iTrader: (7)
 
samnavy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: VaBch, VA
Posts: 6,451
Total Cats: 322
Default

I just registered there... but can't access my email until I get home to confirm. Can you post the deal so we can see it here. What do i get and what does it cost? Thanks, Sam.
samnavy is online now  
Old 05-09-2007, 12:02 PM
  #14  
Elite Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Atlanta93LE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Marietta, GA
Posts: 2,195
Total Cats: 1
Default

[QUOTE;111100]Ok guys just reading some requests for brake group buy. Here is the club roadster group buy for brakes.
HAWK HPS w/ free rotors. $69.99
HAWK HP+ w/ free rotors. $79.99
HAWK BLUE w/ free rotors. $99.99
prices are front or rear!!
Stainless Steel brake lines $95.99
1.8l brake upgrade kit for $25.00

Order a set of HAWK hps or hp+ pads and get free rotors. We also knocked off $10 per set.Prices for stainless brake lines and 1.8 brackets are with the purchase of pads.
If you were to purchase the complete set of pads, rotors and lines you will save over $90.00.
NO NEED TO PUT YOURSELF ON A LIST OR PM ME. JUST GIVE US A CALL AT 1-866-296-1100
THis price wont last forever so act fast!!
Hours are m-th 9-6
f 8-5 est.[/QUOTE]
Atlanta93LE is offline  
Old 05-09-2007, 12:03 PM
  #15  
Elite Member
iTrader: (14)
 
jayc72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Edmonton, AB
Posts: 4,908
Total Cats: 1
Default

Are those salvage caliper brackets or something they have fabricated? $25 seems like a real bargain!
jayc72 is offline  
Old 05-09-2007, 12:30 PM
  #16  
Elite Member
iTrader: (12)
 
neogenesis2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,413
Total Cats: 20
Default

salvage
neogenesis2004 is offline  
Old 05-10-2007, 02:00 PM
  #17  
Elite Member
iTrader: (7)
 
samnavy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: VaBch, VA
Posts: 6,451
Total Cats: 322
Default

I just ordered HPS/rotors front and rear, plus the uprgrade brackets. Total as listed $163 + about $20 for shipping. Should be here early next week. There just aren't any good salvage yards near here or I would have done this a long time ago.
samnavy is online now  
Old 05-10-2007, 07:37 PM
  #18  
Ben
Supporting Vendor
iTrader: (33)
 
Ben's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: atlanta-ish
Posts: 12,659
Total Cats: 134
Default

Maybe. But I haven't been able to find just the caliper brackets for a good price, and I've been looking for a LONG time. I even had a WTB ad on m.net for 5-6 months.
__________________
Chief of Floor Sweeping, DIYAutoTune.com & AMP EFI
Crew Chief, Car Owner & Least Valuable Driver, HongNorrthRacing

91 Turbo | 10AE Turbo | 01 Track Rat | #323 Mazda Champcar

Originally Posted by concealer404
Buy an MSPNP Pro, you'll feel better.
Ben is offline  
Old 05-10-2007, 07:51 PM
  #19  
Tour de Franzia
iTrader: (6)
 
hustler's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Republic of Dallas
Posts: 29,085
Total Cats: 375
Default

is this the fucked up 1.8 brake convo where you have to turn the 1.6 caliper upside down? I'd buy this ****, but I'm thinking I'll be better off with 1.8 calipers since I'm going to push the 1.8 brakes to their limits.
hustler is offline  
Old 05-10-2007, 07:52 PM
  #20  
Ben
Supporting Vendor
iTrader: (33)
 
Ben's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: atlanta-ish
Posts: 12,659
Total Cats: 134
Default

There is no difference between calipers NA1.6 & NA1.8
__________________
Chief of Floor Sweeping, DIYAutoTune.com & AMP EFI
Crew Chief, Car Owner & Least Valuable Driver, HongNorrthRacing

91 Turbo | 10AE Turbo | 01 Track Rat | #323 Mazda Champcar

Originally Posted by concealer404
Buy an MSPNP Pro, you'll feel better.
Ben is offline  

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: GB for pads/rotors and 1.8 upgrades!



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:15 PM.