[Thejoyofdriving]

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).

[evilSTi7]

Vehicle weight reduction would probably help the most, but beyond that tires are definitely the biggest factor.

[tyler_sti]

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

[seattle944t]

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.
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[Flycaster]

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.

[Thejoyofdriving]

Originally Posted by seattle944t

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.
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I agree and thats i what i think would make the biggest difference. I just wanted to see what everybody else on here thought.

[Thejoyofdriving]

Originally Posted by Flycaster

Well, your poll (not pole) and your post address 2 completely different questions.

Thanks for catching that I forgot the "not" somehow.

[Wes]

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!

[evilSTi7]

Originally Posted by WESTI

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!

depends on the kit, some aren't nearly as good as others

[mgsm666]

stopping distance: tires
acceleration/braking/handling: tires

pedal feel: fluid




Jesse