What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

LOL, good one, but if you want a PM, then take a puppy through an airport

 

Finally had a chance to properly bed in my brakes this morning. I installed the Wilwood big brake kit a few days ago but only drove it a couple of times under their strict guidlines since they were not bedded in which prevents vibrations and uneven wear. I got up around 430am this morning and was amazed at the number of cars on the road. The brakes were gradually warmed up from the 4-5 lights I had to stop at. Then I had to make 10 hard decelerations (ie. panic stops) from 60MPH down to 20MPH. I spent 20 years flying in the Navy and my body is a little more sensitive to the effects of g-forces on it than most people and it definitely felt like the stopping force was greater than the stock brakes. Also, I did not notice any brake fade on any of the panic stops.

I went with the Wilwood BBK since they are American made by an American company and are just as good or better than Brembo brakes which is an Italian company. The forged aluminum parts used made a big difference in weight. The stock calipers felt like picking up a couple of dumbbells at the gym where the Wilwood calipers were light as a feather. I bought this kit for 3 reasons, safety, performance, and aesthetics. The investment made is definitely worth the money spent to me.

Finally, I would like to leave you with a Pro tip. There are 28 bolts that need to be locked in with red Loctite. If you happen to put that tiny tube in your pocket when you are finished then please remember to take it out before you wash your shirt. Ask me how I know, never mind, just a rhetorical question.

 

It's twelve o'clock somewhere!

 

I use the word "installed" loosely. I didn't want to bolt it down because it would make it too difficult to work on the fuse block. Instead, I left some extra length to the main power and ground wires, then wedged it into the wire "mess," by the factory fuse block. I haven't had a problems with it falling out. If I did, I would just tether or velcro it.

 

Great follow-up, Thanks!

 

Sounds like the perfect morning to me.

 

Know all about stuff in your pocket........, ask my wife! NO, DON'T!!
"High Spot Bluing ain't pretty! "

Thanks for your service Bud!

 

You can't drink all day unless you start early in the morning!

 

Words to live by! Ha!

 

Got a chance to put on my new wheels today.

 

Yea, those look small.........

On the other hand, Jesus that looks freaking awesome!!!!!!!

 

No mall is safe

 

Hahaha it sees the occasional trail. Lol but to be honest I’m so busy with traveling for basketball it barley gets driven

 

Slapped on some roof racks today. Coming close to completion of my “Mid-Life Crisis” dream truck. Possible lift/level and waiting on my personalized black Cali plates from the DMV.

 

Results

 

Looks badass!

 

Did you have to cut your oem bumper to install the brush guard?

 

“Completion” ha, I have been saying that for over two years. Then some damn knucklehead does something cool on TW and I have to do it. Just look at my PayPal balance, it looks like a roller coaster.