Well, I finally got word that the kit was out and went down to STILLEN to pick up my AP Racing Kit! I still have stock wheels but have a bolt on spacer that will give me enough clearance for now until I upgrade to wheels with more brake clearance.

Here's a few shots after opening one of the boxes:

1. Full Box Shot - Everything in one of the two boxes for the kit (left and right)
2. Rotor and caliper face close up
3. Profile view of rotor and caliper, look how beefy that thing is
4. Mounting bracket for the caliper - Anodized aluminum with steel thread inserts

I also was surprised that everything was assembled (minus the lines being installed on the caliper. It looks like everything should be a simple remove and replace (brake bleeding will probably be the hardest part!

I planned to put the kit on this weekend, but might not have time (Chargers Playoff Game tomorrow!!!) I'll definitely post up picks once I do get it going.

 

congrats can't wait to see with your 8

 

Don't forget about the torque settings...I maid that mistake and snapped one of the caliper bolts.

1st set of Caliper bolts - 21 to 34 ft/lbs

Note: These are the bolts that you need to take off to get to the pads. I honestly dont remember the torque for the other bolts but if you search on the forum there is a site that has the Rx-8 shop manuel online.

Good wrenching!

 

post the weights

 

SICKK!!! i wanted these too.. haha

 

agreed......important info for people trying to lose rotational weight......

 

Lucky! Yeah don't forget to weigh them if you have a chance!

 

dont forget to flame him for buying a bbk like you all did with me

 

...ok...

 

it just depends which BBK you get, we don't have enough info yet to justify unleashing the flamethrowers ...

although having to go use spacers to clear the OE wheels is one bad mark for a street car ...

 

I will definitely post the weights. As far as the spacers, that is only temporary. Once I get new wheels they will be properly sized to accept the kit.

 

it's not temporary for people who want to use OE wheels, how thick do they need to be. I recall Stoptech requires a 15mm spacer, which in turn requires longer wheel studds in the front hubs

 

grats on the BBK. it looks pretty hot! when are you planning on getting the new wheels?

 

looks nice!

 

Just curious how much a set of those beauties run for?

 

very nice, I'll get the same kit soon, due to financial reasons I postponed it... ap racing is, if not the best, one of the best brake companies out there.... re amemiya uses these for his cars too. I'd like to know the weights too and ...price please (if thats ok with you to tell)
do you know if they fit a +38 offset? thanks

 

They are around 2500.

I'm surprised they designed the where you have to use wheel spacers on stock Wheels.

Do you have an AT with 16" wheels.

 

he has a manual. this just means u gotta get new wheels. haha. i think a 15 mm spacer is pushing it...

 

wtf

 

Ok, I haven't installed them yet, but I did get weights for everyone:

AP Racing CP6600 Caliper with pads, mounting bracket and hardware: 9lbs

330mm 2 Piece Cross Drilled and Slotted Rotors: 17lbs

Also, the spacer I am currently using is a bolt on unit, so longer wheel studs are not necessary.

I will definitely post pictures of the install.

RotorManiac: The price of the kit is $2376.75 and you can check fitment with your wheels using the attached profile.

 

no. you are not using your for track work which=lame

 

racingbrake owns..........the fronts only weigh 10lbs more than racingbrake bbk

 

^can you be more specific? which bbk do you mean?

silverarrow, thanks, much appreciated... one more thing, is your kit called AP4600?
can't wait to see them on your car...

 

holyt sh-t that's a big spacer, don't forget to add that weight on too. That caliper sticks out a mile. The standard RacingBrake BBK caliper only protrudes 1.1" from the rotor face, the Enkei wheel version protrudes about 0.75"

RacingBrake BBK
http://www.racingbrake.com/RX8_s/3254.htm
http://forums.racingbrake.com/viewtopic.php?t=39
http://forums.racingbrake.com/viewtopic.php?t=45
http://forums.racingbrake.com/viewtopic.php?t=64

 

"no. you are not using your for track work..."



when did u get this idea?

i am gonna go BACK to the road course this summer....

tell me more about what i plan to do with my own car........go on