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| View Poll Results: Which one of these do you think makes the biggest improvement in braking distances? | |||
| Tires | | 46 | 52.87% |
| Pads | | 35 | 40.23% |
| Larger calipers | | 8 | 9.20% |
| upgraded brake discs | | 6 | 6.90% |
| Steel brake lines | | 13 | 14.94% |
| Brake fluid | | 9 | 10.34% |
| vehical weight reduction | | 12 | 13.79% |
| suspention | | 7 | 8.05% |
| other.....(please post) | | 0 | 0% |
| Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 87. You may not vote on this poll | |||
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| Spec C Club Feedback Score: 0 reviews | I personally really care about braking, besides performance, it gives me peace of mind, knowing i can stop very quickly in a emergency situation. That said, what mods do you guys think make the biggest difference in stopping distance, or pedal feeling? I specifically am interested in braking distances, and saftey, the stuff that really matters on the street, im NOT interested about things that reduce brake fade, which is more of a race track thing. Im going to include a little pole so i can get some survey results but posts hearing from you guys would be nice to I made it multiple choice so you guys could pick a few of your favorites, but PLEASE DONT PICK MORE THAN A FEW(2-3). Last edited by Thejoyofdriving; 05-04-2008 at 03:11 PM.. |
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| The Hoff Fan Club, member #001 Feedback Score: 4 reviews Car: 05 WRB/Gold My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: Hood Scoop Homer Location: Where ever The Hoff is! Posts: 10,550
IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 | Vehicle weight reduction would probably help the most, but beyond that tires are definitely the biggest factor. |
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| STI Guru Feedback Score: 18 reviews
Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: Not knowing how to "spell" hah Location: los angeles Posts: 5,333
IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 | First all say tires, weight reduction, pads, then lines, larger calipers, disks. In that order. IMO Lines give a more solid and predictable feeling overall. Pads, depending on which ones you go with will give you better bite. Of course the more weight reduced off the car the quicker it will stop. Larger calipers are an expensive alternative for a street car, our stock calipers are dam good as they are. Thats my $00.02 |
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| Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 05 Sti Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 138
IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 | The only part of the car that is contact with the ground its the tires, and its the traction limit of the tires that determines stopping distances. /thread |
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| S204 Racer Feedback Score: 0 reviews Posts: 3,498
IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 | Well, your poll (not pole) and your post address 2 completely different questions. Poll: tires, by a mile. Post: pads, since that is what has the biggest effect on fade. |
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| Spec C Club Feedback Score: 0 reviews | Quote:
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| Spec C Club Feedback Score: 0 reviews | |
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| I'm Jim Halpert Feedback Score: 9 reviews
Car: 06 WRB STI My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: EWG Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 7,217
IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 | Yea tires make a HUGE difference. but aside from that a big brake kit will make a huge difference. but with that big brake kit u'll need new pads, fluid, lines, and discs. Then weight is next. at least u know its not suspension LOL! |
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| The Hoff Fan Club, member #001 Feedback Score: 4 reviews Car: 05 WRB/Gold My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: Hood Scoop Homer Location: Where ever The Hoff is! Posts: 10,550
IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 | depends on the kit, some aren't nearly as good as others |
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| Spec C Club Feedback Score: 2 reviews
Car: 05 Aspen Wingless Fav Mod: Driving School / Trunk swap (no attention ftw) Location: NYC/Boston 4 school Posts: 1,064
IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 | stopping distance: tires acceleration/braking/handling: tires pedal feel: fluid Jesse |
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