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Old 12/5/09, 11:04 AM
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advise brakes/rims from Europe

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Here RAlph from Europe ,i am getting ready for my supercharger next week ,but people are saying you need also new big brakes etc ...But i had 1 year ago bought American Racings 18 inch rims but there is no space for bigger brakes what must i do ??? new rims and new tyres?? i like the look of the big brakes


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Old 12/5/09, 11:27 AM
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You are gong to have to change the wheels at least to get the big brakes. Wheels or spacers, and I wouldn't do spacers.

The easy option would be a set of GT500 takeoff wheels. You can use the tires you have now and put them on the new wheels. However I don't care for the look of the '07-'09 GT500 stock wheels. They are a 18x9.5 wheel and your current tires will fit on them even staggered as is.
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Bigger brakes are only necessary if you plan on driving your car unwisely. My gt is supercharged and I haven't felt the need to modify anything (yet) other than my suspension and tires.
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I agree, do the engine mod and enjoy. You can upgrade the brakes later if you feel you need it.
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I would get Hawk pads & SS brake lines and use your stock brakes.
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Originally Posted by 2008 Shelby GT
I would get Hawk pads & SS brake lines and use your stock brakes.
2nded.

Pads, lines, rotors should be more than enough unless you're planning on some serious track duty.
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Originally Posted by 2008 Shelby GT
I would get Hawk pads & SS brake lines and use your stock brakes.
+1

If you're really wanting to do some sort of brake upgrade to your car Ralph, this would definitely be a good way to go without having to spend allot of money....and from what I've heard, you should really feel the difference with these items.
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Originally Posted by bigstick
Bigger brakes are only necessary if you plan on driving your car unwisely. My gt is supercharged and I haven't felt the need to modify anything (yet) other than my suspension and tires.
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ralph lets see ur car pics!!
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