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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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AARRRGGGG my rims touchs the calipers i have to make a spacer
it wasn´t supose to fit?
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by MaDaSS
Why would you?
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by wrighty338
just outta interest has anyone had to upgrade the master cylinder for these bigger brakes?
i had mine fitted on saturday and was advised by my mechanic to have a master cylinder stopper fitted......

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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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I got mine, I had to call Apex over something and they sorted it straight away.
top product, top value and top firm
I will definately use these guys again
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 04:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ash1
i had mine fitted on saturday and was advised by my mechanic to have a master cylinder stopper fitted......
can you enlighten me on a stopper?
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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The larger master cylinder is needed when the increased overall fuid capacity of the new brakes (due to larger and greater number of pistons) leads to excessive pedal travel. Our own Impreza runs 330mm front brakes and pedla travel is fine, absolutely no problems nor any need to address the master cylinder. Similarly I wouldnt automatically change the master cylinder even if running both front and rear kits as a larger cylinder means less travel between initial bite and lock up. In my experience this leads to less feel and for me and my size twelves its better than I have the slightly onger travel with standard cylinder.

Basically no, you dont need to change the m/c.

All outstanding kits are now allocated, Ill still take orders for more but theyre going to be 10 weeks. This GB is going to be knocked ont he head on Friday 7th of March so get your orders in before then.

This offer wont be repeated this year. Once youve seen the caliber of cars running the KSport kits in 2008 (as direct evidence in some of the UKs top tuners faith in the KSport braking products) youre going to want a set :thumbs:
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Gutted, 10 weeks!!!

looks like the brakes are gonna have to wait for a bit.

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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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Right il order some then, bren are you still only doing black front calipers yeah? 10% deposit upfront and rest before the boat docks right?

let me know asap if you can do different caliper colours, will be looking at 330mm 8pot front kit for a classic...
Old Feb 29, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bren@apex

All outstanding kits are now allocated, Ill still take orders for more but theyre going to be 10 weeks. This GB is going to be knocked ont he head on Friday 7th of March so get your orders in before then.

This offer wont be repeated this year. Once youve seen the caliber of cars running the KSport kits in 2008 (as direct evidence in some of the UKs top tuners faith in the KSport braking products) youre going to want a set :thumbs:
I ordered the 356 rear kit when they due in?
Old Feb 29, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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All outstanding kits are due in the next 7 days or so

Calipers are all black unless youre ordering to compliment an existing set in a different colour.
Old Feb 29, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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The winners of both Time Attack Pro and Time Attack Club from 2007 are both running KSport brakes for 2008. Yep, Zen are running KSport brakes for 2008

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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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Bren are the prices still the same on the next group buy and whens the dead line?
Old Feb 29, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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Fitted mine tonight great piece of kit, one problem though the wheels catch the caliper, the ET is 48 tried a ET 45 still no joy so what damage will be done to the bearings if i fit a 3mm spacer to allow the wheels to clear the caliper! Oz wheels catch on the calipers doh!
Old Feb 29, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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My wheels also caught on the calipers, I tried on 3mm spacers but the wheel nut thread engaement wasnt that great so Ive bought longer studs, there shouldnt be any problems with the 3mm spacers other than balance, if this is the case Ill have to use the 5mm ones that came with the studs. If there is handling issues then its a new set of wheels for me.
Old Feb 29, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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I'll order 356 fr and rr if prices are similar to this group buy, 10% deposit is no problem.

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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by evander
My wheels also caught on the calipers, I tried on 3mm spacers but the wheel nut thread engaement wasnt that great so Ive bought longer studs, there shouldnt be any problems with the 3mm spacers other than balance, if this is the case Ill have to use the 5mm ones that came with the studs. If there is handling issues then its a new set of wheels for me.
Thanks mate was thinking of new rims as mine are a bit tired, will try the spacer route as a temp measure so im not cutting about with odd wheels lol.
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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it happen the same with me. where i can get longer studs? i made a spacer ,but is around 5mm
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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Seems a few members are having to fit spacers with these kits , does anyone know if newage STi wheels clear the calipers
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Granby
Seems a few members are having to fit spacers with these kits , does anyone know if newage STi wheels clear the calipers
.....also has anyone fitted the brakes to a classic with P-WRC1 wheels from a P1?
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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Really didnt want to fit spacers

Where can I get some from if its needed?
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 08:12 AM
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I got mine through Apex, give them a call.
Old Mar 4, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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Ive got standard 17in MY03 WRX wheels on at the moment and they are fine, my oz,s need more clearance as the edge of the spoke fowls the caliper! The ET is not the problem its the way the spokes are shaped!
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Originally Posted by Moley_WRX
.....also has anyone fitted the brakes to a classic with P-WRC1 wheels from a P1?
Moley iirc the ET on that wheel is 52, should be no clearance issues on those!
Old Mar 4, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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Ordered my fronts today, now should i get the rears as well
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Received my box of goodies today, thanks APEX
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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Ok, all outstanding kits are now due late next week. A slight delay over the original ETA, my apolgies, nearly there now though
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356mm Kits Bren? When they due in mate.
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Originally Posted by bren@apex
Ok, all outstanding kits are now due late next week.
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Do we get a order acknowledgement of some kind
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Hi, is it possible to send to 330 kit's to Athens, Greece?



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