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John Mc Tiddler (Dogging Expert) wrote:Car is looking really smart Mac, those AP's look really good... do they perform well? (not expecting a negative answer but...)
How long did it take to get the wheels done? Did you take the wheels off and send them away or could they do them in a day? (clueless...)
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Thanks John, Just need to tidy the bodywork up, It’s got a few stone chips and scratches and needs a bit or work. Will probably do it early next year now, I have a few expensive holidays coming up and Christmas is just around the corner. (OK, OK before any of you want to start, the wife has put a block on anymore 1 spending for the moment)
In answer to your questions, I asked a few people who had already had them fitted and they were full of praise for the additional breaking power. I fitted the rear AP’s because the existing pads and discs needed replacing so decided to replace the lot. The front AP’s were fitted after my Ring & Spa trip in 2006. I think they have made a huge difference to the cars stopping power and noticed each time I up-graded. From the front Brembo’s, to the AP’s and then from the rear Brembo’s to the AP’s. I was going to keep the Brembo’s just in case but now getting rid, I won’t be going back and I have also decided to keep the car for good.
Regarding the wheels, I had them off for a few weeks while I did a bit of work replacing the breaks, mud flaps and a few other bits so the wheels were removed anyway. I dropped the wheels off on a Tuesday morning at 08.00 and got a call next day at 12.30 telling me that they were ready. I removed the tyres and valves and just took the wheels, I had them refitted and balanced myself. Evo had the same turnaround on his and they removed and re-fitted his tyres.
