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Haus of Guru: Brake upgrade kit for 84-87 Fieros by bmwguru
Started on: 11-10-2011 11:45 AM
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I love the decals, where'd you get them ? -Jason


X2, I really like them as well
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Report this Post03-19-2012 11:40 AM Click Here to See the Profile for zmcdonalSend a Private Message to zmcdonalEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
I bought the decals from xenonmods.com. I will warn you though, it is kind of a buyer beware website. While I was waiting for my decals to arrive, I google searched for xenonmods reviews, and there is a ton of people that have had bad experiences dealing with them. My experience turned out alright, but you may want to read some reviews and decide for yourselves.
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I spoke with the machinist...he says the rear will be ready on Monday the 26th. I apologize for the delay. I wasn't planning on selling any of the kits until I tested them out. The fronts passed the tests, but the rears needed to be redesigned thus causing the delay.
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Pm sent. Thanks and don't appologize, better to get them done right and late than wrong and fast...lol
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Double post sorry, my phone screwed up.

[This message has been edited by zmcdonal (edited 03-19-2012).]

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Dave,
Got the front brackets today...they look awsome!
Pos. Feedback left. Thanks
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Sorry double post

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Report this Post03-22-2012 11:39 AM Click Here to See the Profile for bmwguruClick Here to visit bmwguru's HomePageSend a Private Message to bmwguruEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
I tested the kits out at the 1/4 mile last night and the braking was better than expected slowing from over 100mph
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Report this Post03-23-2012 02:54 PM Click Here to See the Profile for fieroseblackSend a Private Message to fieroseblackEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Very interested in a set front and rear.
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Report this Post03-27-2012 03:49 AM Click Here to See the Profile for fierogt27Send a Private Message to fierogt27Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Are the rears done?
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Report this Post03-27-2012 06:48 AM Click Here to See the Profile for flimbobSend a Private Message to flimbobEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Very interested in a set for the front. Do you know how much offset is introduced by mounting the rotors on a machined 84-87 hub? Do you think it would be similiar to the stock 88 fronts?
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The rears are complete. I need to drive the two hours to pick them up, put them on our test car and then pm everyone who is interested
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Still interested in a set, front and rears.

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I am interested in a set front and rear.
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Dave,
great to hear....keep us posted i have cash ready for the rear set. did they make them from aluminum like the fronts or steel?
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They are aluminuum. I need to post some pics of the install because the rears are not as simple to install as the front.
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Report this Post03-29-2012 08:51 AM Click Here to See the Profile for zmcdonalSend a Private Message to zmcdonalEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Very cool, are you planning to include some info on how to re-connect the e-brake?
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The rear brackets are back from the machinist. I need a few days to test them out and I should have them ready for sale before the end of the week
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Still ready to paypal the cash once they are ready.
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any updates?
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Yes..they are tested and ready to go....I'll be pm'ing everyone that bought a front set first either tonight or tomorrow (we have been working 16 hour days the past two weeks on German cars)...if everything sells out, I can start a group buy and have the cnc shop run off more sets now that the dimensions have been tested as good. The first kit took 3 weeks to make.
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Yes..they are tested and ready to go....I'll be pm'ing everyone that bought a front set first either tonight or tomorrow (we have been working 16 hour days the past two weeks on German cars)...if everything sells out, I can start a group buy and have the cnc shop run off more sets now that the dimensions have been tested as good. The first kit took 3 weeks to make.
Dave


I'm definately looking forward to this break set up and great communication from this Forum member. Nice work !

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Great news!

 
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Yes..they are tested and ready to go....I'll be pm'ing everyone that bought a front set first either tonight or tomorrow (we have been working 16 hour days the past two weeks on German cars)...if everything sells out, I can start a group buy and have the cnc shop run off more sets now that the dimensions have been tested as good. The first kit took 3 weeks to make.
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guru,

Any way 13" rotors can be incorporated into this setup, or is it limited to and only applicable to the 12" rotors ?
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Yes..they are tested and ready to go....I'll be pm'ing everyone that bought a front set first either tonight or tomorrow (we have been working 16 hour days the past two weeks on German cars)...if everything sells out, I can start a group buy and have the cnc shop run off more sets now that the dimensions have been tested as good. The first kit took 3 weeks to make.
Dave


Awesome! I can't wait to make the rears match the fronts.
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Pm sent
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Received my front set today,They look GREAT!!! Thanks,just sent paypall for the rears.
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Let me know when your ready for payment for a rear set.
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Let me know when your ready for payment for a rear set.


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Have you verified that this brake system will work with 16" wheels? What is the smallest inside diameter of the wheel that will clear the brakes?

Thanks.

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Here is deal....
I will be working on the parking brake solution very soon. As for more kits, if there is interest, I can do a group buy on the next set. This should go a lot smoother now that the CAD files are saved, tested and good. It is a matter of paying the cnc shop to run off a batch. The rear kits that were done had to be welded to work properly, but the next batch will be proper size from the start.

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My rear brackets arrived the other day, they look great. Looking forward to getting them installed. It looks like I can only leave one feedback per thread, but shipping, quality, and communication are definitely 100%.
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i got my rear brackets the other day also. not ready to install them yet but these are well worth the money.
awsome work dave!!!
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Ditto, mine came in Friday. I am working this weekend, so the car goes on jacks Friday after work.

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Will this setup work with 16" wheels?
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It should work with 16" wheels.

I am currently sold out of the front kits and have one rear kit left, but sold out of the concentric rings.

If there is an interest, I can run off more sets. It should be a faster turnaround because the CNC shop still has the files.

I have two people so far interested in the front kits. Let me know if you want me to start a group buy and I can run some more sets off.

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I am interested in a front set Dave..
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