Big Brake Kits and a new windshield/Entire RS Project thread

[EclipseParadise]

It looks like I'm going to need to replace my front brakes in about 1-2 months and I was thinking of getting a big brake kit. Hoping some of you could give me some suggestions (I'd like to keep the price around 500-600) ??

And my front windshield got cracked last week because of the damn heat. Does anyone know a place that will do it pretty cheap?

Thanks for any help,

Todd

[98spydert]

What kind of car do you have?

[EclipseParadise]

lol. my bad...i knew forgot something

it's a 98 Eclipse RS

[98spydert]

You can use the front brakes off of 95-99 AWD DSMs. The calipers are 2 piston instead of 1 and the rotors are about 1" bigger.

The only after market kit I've seen even close to 500-600 is the BAER kit. It's usually around $700-$800 but it's on sale for $649 from Hop Up http://www.hopupracing.com/bafrtrclbrsy2.html

Stock wheels won't clear 'em.

[speedy13]

You can use the front brakes off of 95-99 AWD DSMs. The calipers are 2 piston instead of 1 and the rotors are about 1" bigger.

The only after market kit I've seen even close to 500-600 is the BAER kit. It's usually around $700-$800 but it's on sale for $649 from Hop Up http://www.hopupracing.com/bafrtrclbrsy2.html

Stock wheels won't clear 'em.

Youll need at least 16's to clear the 2g awd/3000GT SL upgrade,but i've heard nothing but good things from doing this upgrade.You could always go one step further and install 3000 GT VR-4/stealth TT brake upgrade.These are 4-pot calipers!Here's the link: http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185350

Youll' probably need 17's to clear these rotors and calipers dough.

[EclipseParadise]

Thx a bunch for the brakes info guys...i have 17's on my car right now, so clearance should'nt be a problem.

I'm looking into that BAER kit right now.

If you have any more info/ideas for brakes or where i can get a pretty good deal on a new front windshield, you can e-mail me at EclipseParadise7@aol.com or just post more replies here...whatever suits you.

thx again 4 help

[EclipseParadise]

Well guys im making my final decision on brakes this week, and I'm hoping someone can give me an idea of how much it would cost to get those 95-99 AWD dsm?? Otherwise I'm still lookin at getting the BAER kit

Oh and as for the windshield...one of my friends referred me to a guy who will do it for a buck 20. thoughts?

[Jon]

Well guys im making my final decision on brakes this week, and I'm hoping someone can give me an idea of how much it would cost to get those 95-99 AWD dsm?? Otherwise I'm still lookin at getting the BAER kit

Oh and as for the windshield...one of my friends referred me to a guy who will do it for a buck 20. thoughts?

Sounds about par for the windshield. Call m&s about the AWD brakes... they'll be cheaper than the baer probably, but I've never heard anything bad about baer brakes... so, up to you. if you got the dough, go with what's best. being able to stop is more important than going fast.

[EclipseParadise]

Thx Jon.

Just purchased the BAER kit. Totalled at $765.57 if anyone else is interested. Will let you guys know how it goes in a few weeks when it gets here!

[98spydert]

Some before and after pictures and a little review would be awsome. I was looking at that set up also.