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Old 08-30-2003, 09:47 AM
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Started working on the suspension and brakes yesterday. I got the passenger sider front done. Installed MazdaSpeed coilover, Brembo rotor, MazdaTrix SS brake line, and a rebuilt and cleaned caliper.



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How much were those rotors?



And does brimbo sell rotors for the front and back, or what?





Looks very nice though!
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wow cleaning up the calipers makes a big difference in appearence
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Cusco camber plates also....
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Very nice!
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Awesome work, looks great!!



Let me know your impressions of the MS coilovers and Cusco plates. I was thinking about the same set up. Are you going to autocross it or do any track events?
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Mostly track events planned. AutoX doesn't really excite me too much.
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Originally Posted by Nemesis' date='Aug 30 2003, 02:48 PM
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is it just me or do those rotors look directional, and seem like this one should be on the other side if the right side of the picture is the front of the car?
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