Updated Pics.. Pic of ATE PowerStop rotors as well
03-15-2000, 01:23 PM
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Updated Pics.. Pic of ATE PowerStop rotors as well
<center><img src="http://131.107.68.28/AudiWorldPics/2000/crg-e-1.JPG"></center><p>Hi all
Well finally I gotten my car lowered. I decided to go with Eibach because my wife drives this car mostly (my choice was really go with Neuspeed sports instead). From what I read and what I have seen the Eibach were a bit softer and in comparison to someone who has H&R Sports I say that they are.
Also replaced all my rotors got some Mintex Red Box for pads and ATE PowerStops rotors for the front and just new simple rotors for the rear (they didn't have Power Stop for the rear and didn't want to put X-Drilled). The brakes themselves are very nice. Braking is very smooth and actually feels better than before. Brake dust is almost none and my wheels are keeping nice and clean.
I had the wheels repolished. In repolishing the wheels they did actually removed the clear coat and did a really good job of removing all the salt, dirt, grime, and general junk along with it. The wheels look nicer now than they ever did before. I used about 5-6 layers of Mother Carnuba cleaner wax to protect the wheels. I was told by the alum polishing shop that if I reapply the wax every six months I the wheels will keep looking in excellent shape.
What I regret now is that I didn't paint the calipers. What do you guys think? Red, Black, blue with yellow poka dots?
Sorry about the picture quality it was a cheap digital camera I hope to have better ones soon.
Well finally I gotten my car lowered. I decided to go with Eibach because my wife drives this car mostly (my choice was really go with Neuspeed sports instead). From what I read and what I have seen the Eibach were a bit softer and in comparison to someone who has H&R Sports I say that they are.
Also replaced all my rotors got some Mintex Red Box for pads and ATE PowerStops rotors for the front and just new simple rotors for the rear (they didn't have Power Stop for the rear and didn't want to put X-Drilled). The brakes themselves are very nice. Braking is very smooth and actually feels better than before. Brake dust is almost none and my wheels are keeping nice and clean.
I had the wheels repolished. In repolishing the wheels they did actually removed the clear coat and did a really good job of removing all the salt, dirt, grime, and general junk along with it. The wheels look nicer now than they ever did before. I used about 5-6 layers of Mother Carnuba cleaner wax to protect the wheels. I was told by the alum polishing shop that if I reapply the wax every six months I the wheels will keep looking in excellent shape.
What I regret now is that I didn't paint the calipers. What do you guys think? Red, Black, blue with yellow poka dots?
Sorry about the picture quality it was a cheap digital camera I hope to have better ones soon.
03-15-2000, 01:30 PM
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<center><img src="http://131.107.68.28/AudiWorldPics/2000/crg-e-pultec.JPG"></center><p>I forgat to mention that the alum shop was able to remove some big marks I had left from curb checking. I was very impressed to say the least.
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Re: Updated Pics.. Pic of ATE PowerStop rotors as well
which badge do you have on the grill?
where and how much did you get it for?
thanks carlos.
p.s. i have the Eibach springs too. i like them a lot for los angeles driving. good blend of performance and practicality.
where and how much did you get it for?
thanks carlos.
p.s. i have the Eibach springs too. i like them a lot for los angeles driving. good blend of performance and practicality.
03-15-2000, 06:33 PM
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Cost for brakes were..
www.germanautoparts.com
$56 x 2 = 112 New Front rotors
$30 x 2 = 60 New Rear rotors
$56 front pads
$45 rear pads
$100 for labor from my mechanic. Possible more don't remember now.
$56 x 2 = 112 New Front rotors
$30 x 2 = 60 New Rear rotors
$56 front pads
$45 rear pads
$100 for labor from my mechanic. Possible more don't remember now.