Group Buy: C32 Brake Upgrade
#51
Originally posted by Mach430
Installation at our shop is an additional $127.50. The price does not include shipping or California tax. CA residents must add 7.75% sales tax.
Thanks,
Ben
Installation at our shop is an additional $127.50. The price does not include shipping or California tax. CA residents must add 7.75% sales tax.
Thanks,
Ben
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Tax is determined based on the billing address where the credit card is registered to. If you are a CA resident, then you will be paying CA tax. Don't blame me, it's the law!
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OK, OK . . . Nov0798,
We all understand that better tires equal better braking. No disagreements here. Again, please consider that no single part is responsible for better braking, all of the parts working together do the job. (If you've ever raced an Improved Touring car, then you know about chasing the weakest link around the braking system - first the pads, then with PFC pads, the rotors warp; then heat-treated rotors, and the fluid boils; then HT fluid, and the brake lines heat and flex; then . . . and . . . also . . .)
What I don't understand is your belief that it is necessary to have outdriven the stock brakes in order to upgrade to larger brakes.
Some people want the looks of the larger brakes, some people DO run track events in their MBs, some people simply want the best. . .
I'm certain that people did not exceed the abilities of their previous cars before upgrading to a Benz . . . they simply wanted something better than average.
If I had unlimited funding, I would upgrade too (still may, in the future). In addition to better numerical performance, the 'feel' of the car is important - better feel is another benefit of a larger system. (Of course, to upgrade the feel further, you need braided stainless brake lines).
There are many different people in this forum, with many different opinions. Let's all enjoy life, and our MB's, and let's try to be more open-minded about other people's preferences (I personally don't care for BLING-BLING cars, but there are many here who go that route . . more power to them!).
I respect your point that tires make a difference. Now, please respect our point that anything that is made well can also be made better.
We all understand that better tires equal better braking. No disagreements here. Again, please consider that no single part is responsible for better braking, all of the parts working together do the job. (If you've ever raced an Improved Touring car, then you know about chasing the weakest link around the braking system - first the pads, then with PFC pads, the rotors warp; then heat-treated rotors, and the fluid boils; then HT fluid, and the brake lines heat and flex; then . . . and . . . also . . .)
What I don't understand is your belief that it is necessary to have outdriven the stock brakes in order to upgrade to larger brakes.
Some people want the looks of the larger brakes, some people DO run track events in their MBs, some people simply want the best. . .
I'm certain that people did not exceed the abilities of their previous cars before upgrading to a Benz . . . they simply wanted something better than average.
If I had unlimited funding, I would upgrade too (still may, in the future). In addition to better numerical performance, the 'feel' of the car is important - better feel is another benefit of a larger system. (Of course, to upgrade the feel further, you need braided stainless brake lines).
There are many different people in this forum, with many different opinions. Let's all enjoy life, and our MB's, and let's try to be more open-minded about other people's preferences (I personally don't care for BLING-BLING cars, but there are many here who go that route . . more power to them!).
I respect your point that tires make a difference. Now, please respect our point that anything that is made well can also be made better.
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All you braking physicists take it to another thread!
This is tiresome. Ben has put together an awesome deal and you guys have to pollute the thread. Sheesh!
Who cares, if I want to spend $550 for pretty disks so be it. If it works better - all the nicer.
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Originally posted by peet
All you braking physicists take it to another thread!
This is tiresome. Ben has put together an awesome deal and you guys have to pollute the thread. Sheesh!
Who cares, if I want to spend $550 for pretty disks so be it. If it works better - all the nicer.
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Peet
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All you braking physicists take it to another thread!
This is tiresome. Ben has put together an awesome deal and you guys have to pollute the thread. Sheesh!
Who cares, if I want to spend $550 for pretty disks so be it. If it works better - all the nicer.
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Peet
No kidding! thats a hella good deal on the upgrade kit... plain and simple, if you want em then join the group buy... if not, then dont worry about it!
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Thanks Guys! Better make that 17 now!
I have pricing on Stainless Steel lines and Brembo cross-drilled rear rotors.
4x Stainless Steel Lines: $140
Cross-drilled Rotors: $235 for the pair
Thanks,
Ben
I have pricing on Stainless Steel lines and Brembo cross-drilled rear rotors.
4x Stainless Steel Lines: $140
Cross-drilled Rotors: $235 for the pair
Thanks,
Ben
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Does that 7 include me?
Originally posted by Mach430
Did you email me? I'm at 7 people so far.
Did you email me? I'm at 7 people so far.
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Alex,
We're way past 8 now
The group purchase ended today with 17 orders. Everyone who is participating in the purchase will be charged a 25% non-refundable deposit this weekend. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at ben@evosport.com. Thanks to everyone who participated for making this happen!
Thanks,
Ben
We're way past 8 now
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Ben
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2003 MB C230K Sports Sedan
Originally posted by Mach430
Alex,
We're way past 8 now
The group purchase ended today with 17 orders. Everyone who is participating in the purchase will be charged a 25% non-refundable deposit this weekend. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at ben@evosport.com. Thanks to everyone who participated for making this happen!
Thanks,
Ben
Alex,
We're way past 8 now
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Thanks,
Ben
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Originally posted by Mach430
I have pricing on Stainless Steel lines and Brembo cross-drilled rear rotors.
4x Stainless Steel Lines: $140
Cross-drilled Rotors: $235 for the pair
Thanks,
Ben
I have pricing on Stainless Steel lines and Brembo cross-drilled rear rotors.
4x Stainless Steel Lines: $140
Cross-drilled Rotors: $235 for the pair
Thanks,
Ben
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#75
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Well, the day is over and so is this group buy. Thank you to each of the 20 people that made this happen!
The Brembo rotor prices listed above are for the rear. And are available at that price to all 20 of the group buy members.
Have a good weekend!
Ben
The Brembo rotor prices listed above are for the rear. And are available at that price to all 20 of the group buy members.
Have a good weekend!
Ben