efrazier Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 I've ordered the 18" Black American racing with Machined lip Shelby Wheels from tire-rack for about $250 each, 9' wheel with 255 Michelin Pilots. I've also ordered the SAI Big brakes. I will let everyone know if they fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WI-GT/SC Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Hi Guys! For those of us that like our stock wheels but wan't to upgrade the brakes here's an idea I may go with over the winter. There are alot of variations & choices out there. Here's one I thought I'd throw at ya. Regards WI-GT/SC http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...fromZR40QQfviZ1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Hi Guys! For those of us that like our stock wheels but wan't to upgrade the brakes here's an idea I may go with over the winter. There are alot of variations & choices out there. Here's one I thought I'd throw at ya. Regards WI-GT/SC http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...fromZR40QQfviZ1 Here is another option that is out there. I have these and I know pottydr does as well. While I may be in the minority, I am not a big eBay fan. Regardless, this company, iRotors,Inc., has the same price as the eBay item. Here is the link: http://www.irotors.com/storefrontprofiles/...052&i=233278093 I agree with WI-GT/SC, we who decline the 20" wheel route need to do something about the stock brakes. WI-GT/SC, would love to see photos after you finish the install. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Hi Guys! For those of us that like our stock wheels but wan't to upgrade the brakes here's an idea I may go with over the winter. There are alot of variations & choices out there. Here's one I thought I'd throw at ya. Regards WI-GT/SC http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...fromZR40QQfviZ1 Thats the most reasonably priced set I've seen and appear to be a quality product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WI-GT/SC Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Hey all us 18" wheel fans I looked at the supplier website & they also have complete set ups with stainless hoses, fluid, the whole shebang! I tried calling but couldn't get a hold of anyone, probably cause Sat. Check this out, Looks to be quality stuff, I need to call this place :rolleyes: Brance http://www.centricparts.com/sportstop.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Hey all us 18" wheel fans I looked at the supplier website & they also have complete set ups with stainless hoses, fluid, the whole shebang! I tried calling but couldn't get a hold of anyone, probably cause Sat. Check this out, Looks to be quality stuff, I need to call this place :rolleyes: Brance http://www.centricparts.com/sportstop.html I've always thought that a set of hawk pads and braided lines could dramatically transform the stock brakes. I'm tempted by the big brakes but 3k is tough to choke down lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 I've always thought that a set of hawk pads and braided lines could dramatically transform the stock brakes. I'm tempted by the big brakes but 3k is tough to choke down lol It is a very good way to upgrade. On my 04 Cobra I purchased a set of Brembo slotted and drilled front and rear rotors, stainless lines and Hawk Steet Performance pads and it made a trememdous difference. Was well worth the $475 I spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Hey all us 18" wheel fans I looked at the supplier website & they also have complete set ups with stainless hoses, fluid, the whole shebang! I tried calling but couldn't get a hold of anyone, probably cause Sat. Check this out, Looks to be quality stuff, I need to call this place :rolleyes: Brance http://www.centricparts.com/sportstop.html If anybody get's these, here's a great do it yourself post by tacobill (he's also a TMS member) http://www.mustangforums.com/m_3083874/tm.htm Also in that same thread, someone posted that the exact same rotors could be had much cheaper from this source. http://www.brakedesigns.com/home.php?cat=3660 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuLu Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 My experience with brake upgrades has proven to me that slotted rotors work very well to improve overall braking power, while cross-drilled rotors are simply "sexy" and nothing more. Stainless steel and braided brake lines front and rear are very effective improvments as well. Stock SGT front calipers are two pot PBRs, not much different than the BearClaw kit, other than being polished and branded "Shelby". The Shelby/Baer rear kit is an improvement though, by stepping up to 14" matching rear rotors. Might be worth the investment, but not if I have to buy new wheels. I know for a fact that the OEM '03-'04 Marauder wheels work with the branded BaerClaw kits offered by Shelby, but the loss of .5" wheel width will also change tire/road dynamics. The stock/OEM tire size will act differently on the 18X8.0 Marauder wheel, than it does on the 18.5" wide SGT wheel. Hawk pads? Oiustanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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