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Originally Posted by lippy
If I determine that this problem will be a constant pain, and I was borderline on the big brakes anyway, this may push me over. Make sense?
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Well I 'got' immediately that the thread was about an annoying noise. But I attempted to alert you that I found in my
experience that the far bigger concern
for me was stopping power. And my motor's final form makes only 550HP-less than you're contemplating. So I tried to raise your thinking to what I feel is a far more significant issue.
Ain't trying to waste your cash on bling.
I always disagreed with Pete on the 'necessity' of the Wilwoods and happily gave him the money for a pair which I installed myself. Further-I improved the rears to ventilated rotors. So I had a clear vision of what I wanted, based on my experience. It was the inadequacy of the small brakes
for the way I used the car.
It's a common tenet here on the site, that no matter what one's starting point, in time, one always wants more power having gotten used to the current level. That was certainly my case. So if you start at 600, it's a good bet your appetite will increase. Discount the argument that you can only 'use' 342HP or some such because of traction. The whole, near-3 decade project for me was about getting to the next level in all respects without making it a single-purpose car. I always looked to improve capability in a systematic way. Because the car is extremely rewarding and pays you back when done correctly and in a coordinated- package way.
You're not me and don't need the same operating principles as me-I respect that. You may just want a nice car that you assembled yourself to drive on Sundays.
I just tried to alert you that there are other factors besides noise to change your priorities. Like
effectively (as opposed to 'adequately') stopping such a strong package (
which would be a shame to spend on and not use) and resale value content.
And you
will try to sell it someday-it took me 27 years but I did too.