Ford GT wheels/replicas -- pic requested
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Well fellow Devil Dog, I did not swap out the master cylinder since it is the same, the I can research, as the GT500. The pedal feels fine and it is easy to modulate the brakes.
The front calipers bolt to the factory GT spindle w/o any modifications. The calipers bolt directly w/o anchors unlike the stock GT caliper and reuse the factory anchor mounting bolts (2) with some new loctite on them.
The rears are Baer Eraspeed 2 which are 2 pcs. 14" rotors and anchors that move the stock caliper out but otherwise bolt in the same location as the factory anchors and reuse the factory hardware.
I used the Steeda brake hose kit. The rears will not fit with the 14" rotors. They require a hose that is 1" longer. But, the Steeda kit comes in three pieces.... the hose, the frame mount with fitting and the caliper banjo fitting, so all you need do is replace the hose.
The front hose assembly comes the same way and I have now verified that the Steeda front hoses will fit.
Using the GT500 pads front and rear, and you will be cleaning your wheels every week. They are dusty pads.
The front calipers bolt to the factory GT spindle w/o any modifications. The calipers bolt directly w/o anchors unlike the stock GT caliper and reuse the factory anchor mounting bolts (2) with some new loctite on them.
The rears are Baer Eraspeed 2 which are 2 pcs. 14" rotors and anchors that move the stock caliper out but otherwise bolt in the same location as the factory anchors and reuse the factory hardware.
I used the Steeda brake hose kit. The rears will not fit with the 14" rotors. They require a hose that is 1" longer. But, the Steeda kit comes in three pieces.... the hose, the frame mount with fitting and the caliper banjo fitting, so all you need do is replace the hose.
The front hose assembly comes the same way and I have now verified that the Steeda front hoses will fit.
Using the GT500 pads front and rear, and you will be cleaning your wheels every week. They are dusty pads.
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Rotor diameter effects leverage. Pad size effects swept area and caliper piston size is pressure.
Simply put, would you rather loosen your lug nuts with a 12" ratchet or a 24" ratchet? The socket size and extension remain the same. I'd rather have the long ratchet.
With the GT500 front brake kit, you are effectively increasing three areas that greatly effect braking ability.
The rear Baer kit is only changing leverage.
There are other areas that effect braking performance like heat that a larger rotor can also change but that's a whole 'nother topic.
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Look's very good guys!!! Just so everyone looking at these wheels is aware, it appears that these wheels are very very close to the OEM BBS Ford GT Wheels, however they do have a lip even in 18x9 which is not on the BBS wheels. I still prefer the BBS wheels for weight savings and looks, but the price just cannot be beat on these CT-R Wheels!! You guys did a great job.. Now someone powdercoat them black..
Here are some pictures of one of my BBS wheels back when it was damaged, all the scratches have since been fixed..
Here are some pictures of one of my BBS wheels back when it was damaged, all the scratches have since been fixed..
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redbullet, do you have any tire contact/rubbing issues in the front or rear fenders while turning or while the suspension is compressed, like while going over dips, bumps or (turning into) driveways? Just wondering since your photos show the edge of your tires about flush with the fender lips' edge.
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redbullet, do you have any tire contact/rubbing issues in the front or rear fenders while turning or while the suspension is compressed, like while going over dips, bumps or (turning into) driveways? Just wondering since your photos show the edge of your tires about flush with the fender lips' edge.
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I too am getting these wheels, in the Gunmetal finish, 18X9's. For the money, you just can't beat them. BTW, what wider tire can you run on these other than 255/45's, but still have the same OEM sidewall? Thanks for the help.
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Got mine in today, they look great. I went with Gunmetal as well. Also CTR is a great company to deal with. ordered mine this past monday, about an hour later they called and said they had shipped and then get them 2 days later. very hapy.... Now if my tires will hury up and get here.
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just got a tracking number on the tires, they will get here sometime friday. Sucks we are going out of town on sat, so will be sometime next week before I get them on. My car is black, I sat one of the rims next to the car this afternoon..... It is going to look great 
can't wait!!
can't wait!!
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Post Pictures as soon as you have them on ....
Got mine in today, they look great. I went with Gunmetal as well. Also CTR is a great company to deal with. ordered mine this past monday, about an hour later they called and said they had shipped and then get them 2 days later. very hapy.... Now if my tires will hury up and get here.
Its going to look sooooo goooood. Thinking about a set of these for myself as well - in either gunmetal or having them refinished in silver.