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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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Yes we did mate, as said cant fault the kit bar the bolts! Just wanted to make sure other bolts would be fine! The other Kit is fine by the way Kev!

Saving up for some rear kits now.
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Im still waiting for my issue to be sorted its now been 2 months.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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your pm's are off so i assume your away, when your back can you update me on my brakes mate? still not got them
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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your pm's are off so i assume your away, when your back can you update me on my brakes mate? still not got them
Ring Apex mate and ask to speak to Kev. He is the K-Sport rep at Apex.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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will there be any more group buys for these brakes??? i missed this one being in afghanistan
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 11:16 PM
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Gunner you in Germany or UK? Im in Fally!
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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im in the uk mate
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by gunner068
im in the uk mate
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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I might do something again in the future, depends how things go.
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Some pics of the 6 pot kit.......






Noticed the bell and disc design is different to the 8 pot version....

Even though i,m taking it steady at the moment as have only covered 150 miles they feel way better than before..
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 02:37 PM
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Mine are finally being fitted today/tomorrow (car's in for a service as well).
Can't wait!
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Probably been asked before, but any chance of getting another group buy going for these?

And has anyone fitted the 6 pots underneath standard 16" MY00 alloys?
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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330mm wont fit but 304s should
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by bren@apex
330mm wont fit but 304s should
Good news Now just announce another group buy and I'm a happy bunny!
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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Been gently running my new 8pots in. Was initially disappointed with the power of them but now I've got through the glaze (and still only using about 50% pressure) I'm more than happy
Now, does anyone know the weight of the discs & calipers?
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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Ollie - just phone up

Weights below

Originally Posted by bren@apex
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356mm rotor with bell and fixings 8.8kg
330mm rotor with bell and fixings 7.6kg
Front 8 pot caliper 2.8kg
Rear 6 pot caliper 2.4kg

Total 356mm diameter needed inside wheel 400mm
Total 330mm diameter needed inside wheel 375mm
Measurement out from hub face to outside edge of caliper 32mm
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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Any news on mine arriving yet bren

i phoned sam last monday who said they would be 7-10 days, so surly theyre here now?
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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I don't deal with orders but i'll pass this on to one of the office staff, they will contact you regarding your order.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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Any chance of a new group buy happening?
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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Anyone else want another GB? I might look at it if theres demand. Our cost prices have just jumped but Ive managed to get one last large sea order in at the old prices so I can do a similar deal for one more order. Retail prices will be going up 1st September.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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Could be as i had to cancel on the last group buy to get my disc's changed as they were warped so bad
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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I'd be interested in a 304 front kit, Bren
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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Anyone else?
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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Might be worth starting a new thread, since the OP says closed and people unsubcribe
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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I just want to see if theres interest from the guys who will pick up on the question in this thread. If we see interest then Ill look at starting a new thread
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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can we still buy some brakes at the group buy price???????
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 10:54 PM
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Hi bren,

im after the 356 front kit and the 330 rear kit and im ready to order now tbh if you can pm me a good price over the rrp that would be great otherwise i'll wait for the next group buy

cheers

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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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The cost prices have gone up, we now barely make a margin on the kits at retail now when we airfreight so theres no chance of a discount off the normal price if you order normally. The new GB will offer a great price considering the price hike KSport have just implemented for its dealers.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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Just a quick post to say I am very happy with the K-sport brakes so far, although still running them in, so not used in anger.

Here are a few photos of them under the Prodrive PFF7 alloys.
356mm 8-pot Front and 330mm 6-pot Rear kit, with DS2500 pads all round.
The car now brakes "flat" (no nose dive under braking) and sheds speed much more quickly.





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