Upgrade Advice - on the corners

[Nightmonkey]

Best place to get the GT brakes?

https://rrr.lt/en/search?man_id=5&cmc=906&cm=1502&cpc=53&mfi=5,906,1502;&prs=3&page=1

But keep in mind that even the high-performance Ecoboost package did not come with the large Brembo GT brakes; they’re not really necessary.
USDM High Performance Ecoboost got the same brake like the EU Ecoboost from factory.

I’d go to the hardware store, buy some glossy metal protective paint in the color you like (we use Hammerite here), and then just start painting. That works really well, and if—contrary to expectations—it doesn’t turn out right in the end, you can always go all in and bring them to a company.

Here on wifey's daily driver, Hammerite red gloss:

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[spawnosuk]

I suppose it all comes down to being able to take the calipers off the car myself and re-fit them. But I am also bothered by the rusty appearance of my discs. Its like they need a skim or something.

BTW I am enlgish. I just lived in Canada for 10 years and itts where I got my car. So I know all about Hammerite hahahh. But thanks for the link. Iooks like I could get a set from there and then get them refurbished before putting them on.

The calipers on my EB are not brembo. They are Fordco. are they interchangeable?

 

[raptor17GT]

I snapped a few casual pics this morning, while I was out, then when it was parked on the drive.

Front, R19 x 10, 285 x 40, ~1.5cm from arch to tread, @12 O'clock.

Rear R19 x 11, 295 x 40, less than 2cm arch to tread, @12 O'clock.

My speedo over reads a GPS I have, by 1 to 2 mph.
When the speedo indicates 70, GPS indicates 68.x

dammmmn thats a meaty tyre setup. Looks great.

 

[Supersolo]

dammmmn thats a meaty tyre setup. Looks great.

, perspective is distorting the first picture, I'd agree the car looks a bit strange, hence including the individual tyre pics.

I've worked at design studios in Hethel and South of Birmingham. Working with designers, I noticed very often they sketch cars with very low profile tyres simply because they think it looks better & I agree.

However, IME a higher side wall usually offers more compliance.

So to quote the old cliché...
" If you know, you know ".

 

[spawnosuk]

Hey Guys,

So Finally sorted my Calipers. Got a guy coming out to refurbish them. I also have a booking for new rotors and pads in one go.

But. I still cannot make my mind up on new wheels. I really like the ones that was posted on page one with the Yellow mustang but they still donth ave Gloss black in stock.

I really wanted Project6GR Seven in 20 with offset rears. But I cant seem to locate them in the UK or find a close design. Any suggestions?

 

[WD Pro]

I think 'Nemesis' sell P6GR, and I think there is also a forum discount ?

Failing that Ron at 'STS' imports will bring stuff over the pond for you - I know others have used him and been pleased with the rates / service.

Some manufactures will deal direct with you if they don't have an official UK supply route / distribution setup - I dealt direct with BC forged (they make the wheels for Shelby, and for some other big names) and the full process went very smoothly

WD

 

[spawnosuk]

I looked on Nemesis. They dont have one set of that model but they are not for a Mustang. only for a focus.

Ill reach out to Ron then at STS. See what can be done. I assume that would all come on a boat so would take a little while. But im not in a rush and if not ill reach out to the manufacturers for sure.

Thanks.

 

[WD Pro]

Yeah Ron just looks after the shipping and import.

He brings containers across on a regular basis and sells space in them.

US shop ships to Ron’s US location, Ron loads the container and then ships it to the U.K.

You can either collect from his U.K. place, or he will then ship it within the U.K. for you.

WD

 

[spawnosuk]

Yeah Ron just looks after the shipping and import.

He brings containers across on a regular basis and sells space in them.

US shop ships to Ron’s US location, Ron loads the container and then ships it to the U.K.

You can either collect from his U.K. place, or he will then ship it within the U.K. for you.

WD

Sweet. Well I shipped my car myself so how hard can wheels be hhah. Thanks again mate for the links.

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