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arcticvitz
07-08-2009, 01:21 AM
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d31/kickjudokarl/springs5.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d31/kickjudokarl/springs2.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d31/kickjudokarl/rotors.jpg

I'll get a good shot of the car when I have a chance it was dark before I could snag a photo. A little dampening adjustment and I'll be ready for autocross! :burnrubber:Sorry about the flash on the TEIN label, if you're wondering those are fully ride height/dampening adjustable and fully rebuildable! As for the others parts shown above? Cusco rear sway bar, endless NS97 pads and AP Racing front rotors. I figured if AP can make brakes for Formula 1 cars they must be good enough for the Yaris. :biggrin:

BTW all the parts you see on the car were ordered through Glenn at Upgrade Motoring. Great customer service and connections with the very best companies in the business. I cannot recommend him enough!
Kaotic Lazagna
07-08-2009, 01:25 AM
Nice.

How much were the pads? Mine are starting to make the warning grind, so if they're not that much more than "regular" pads, I might as well upgrade.
arcticvitz
07-08-2009, 01:29 AM
Nice.

How much were the pads? Mine are starting to make the warning grind, so if they're not that much more than "regular" pads, I might as well upgrade.

The NS97's are nearly 300 bucks for just the front. Much more expensive than "regular pads". If you're interested I have my stock pads and rotors with only 4k miles on them.
Kaotic Lazagna
07-08-2009, 01:32 AM
The NS97's are nearly 300 bucks for just the front. Much more expensive than "regular pads". If you're interested I have my stock pads and rotors with only 4k miles on them.

:eek: Well, those are racing pads. But yeah, thanks for the offer, but I might just look around and see about those lifetime brake-pads.
aeipee13
07-08-2009, 05:26 AM
How much were the rotors? i didn't know AP made them for the yaris.
arcticvitz
07-08-2009, 11:39 AM
How much were the rotors? i didn't AP made them for the yaris.

If you're interested I can get you an exact price through Upgrade Motoring where I picked up mine. All I can say is they aren't extremely expensive but they're the best I could find for the Yaris.
cali yaris
07-08-2009, 12:16 PM
Kaotic, I carry carbotech pads, the 1521 would rock on your car and they are $129.

I haven't seen an R1 Concept rotor fail yet (I've track tested them myself), and I'm betting they are less expensive as well.


Nice upgrades to your car, arctic!!! :clap:
(now run some brake ducts :smile: )
aeipee13
07-08-2009, 05:47 PM
If you're interested I can get you an exact price through Upgrade Motoring where I picked up mine. All I can say is they aren't extremely expensive but they're the best I could find for the Yaris.

If you can get me a quote that would be cool. I've read that R1 rotors where not recommended for the track by R1 themselves. More info on the AP would be nice too.

link to the thread regarding R1 rotors:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=340786&postcount=24

I'm not saying R1's are not worthy rotors, I was considering them until I read the thread that started a major "discussion" about people's break setups.
cali yaris
07-08-2009, 06:21 PM
It's a good discussion to have, and I support healthy dialog. I also stand by the products I sell and race my own cars with them. :smile:
aeipee13
07-08-2009, 06:35 PM
^^

If the price is too high and the specs are nothing special I'm getting the R1 rotors.
Kaotic Lazagna
07-09-2009, 01:35 AM
Kaotic, I carry carbotech pads, the 1521 would rock on your car and they are $129.



I'll let you know when I need a new pair. How hard is it to replace the pads myself?
arcticvitz
07-09-2009, 11:58 AM
If you can get me a quote that would be cool. I've read that R1 rotors where not recommended for the track by R1 themselves. More info on the AP would be nice too.

link to the thread regarding R1 rotors:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=340786&postcount=24

I'm not saying R1's are not worthy rotors, I was considering them until I read the thread that started a major "discussion" about people's break setups.

I'll check with Glenn over at Upgrade and get you a price quote today on those AP rotors.
arcticvitz
07-09-2009, 07:51 PM
^^

If the price is too high and the specs are nothing special I'm getting the R1 rotors.

AP rotors are 200 plus tax from Upgrade Motoring :smile:
rningonfumes
07-09-2009, 08:02 PM
I'll let you know when I need a new pair. How hard is it to replace the pads myself?


Maintenance on disc brakes is very easy compared to the drums. I think there is a DIY floating around too.
Kaotic Lazagna
07-09-2009, 08:25 PM
Maintenance on disc brakes is very easy compared to the drums. I think there is a DIY floating around too.

Cool. I'll do a search. Yeah, I was watching someone do some maintenance on our Camry's drums...kinda scary how one of those springs can pop out and kill ya.
Kaotic Lazagna
07-09-2009, 09:40 PM
I found the DIY, but just to be safe, I'd rather have a professional do it. He's actually on the forum, hahaha, but doesn't post much.
AlainMikli
07-10-2009, 03:26 AM
AP rotors are 200 plus tax from Upgrade Motoring :smile:

does AP has other choice available? like slot or slot + hole?
arcticvitz
07-11-2009, 01:11 PM
Kaotic, I carry carbotech pads, the 1521 would rock on your car and they are $129.

I haven't seen an R1 Concept rotor fail yet (I've track tested them myself), and I'm betting they are less expensive as well.


Nice upgrades to your car, arctic!!! :clap:
(now run some brake ducts :smile: )

Thanks Cali and yes that's the next step! I agree with you that the R1 Concepts are a nice rotor indeed. Now I'm off to the other thread I created since someone felt it necessary to make the claim that drilled rotors were just cheap pieces of crap that disintegrate.