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Emanuel Spinola
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JZZ30 1.5JZ 6 Speed+++

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Reg: 07-2005

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Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 09:15 pm, by:  Emanuel Spinola Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

dejavu - I waited months for DBA before giving up and getting OEM ones...
Simon Triantafillou
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Soarer Turbo

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Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 10:11 pm, by:  Simon Triantafillou Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

When the discs do arrive, I'll have a full TT kit ready to unload, so V8 owners take note.
Ian Johnston
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UZZ30 GT 4.0

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Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 07:18 am, by:  Ian Johnston Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Simon, What sort of dollars would you want for the lot?
I am looking to upgrade my V8.
Don Bagnall
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GT4.0 V8

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Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 09:52 am, by:  Don Bagnall Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Manny, yes you are correct. Minor (Mini) machining is indeed required, but otherwise a bolt on.
Damien Smith
Tinkerer
Soarer UZZ31

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Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 12:15 pm, by:  Damien Smith Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Only need to take off about 1-2mm with an angle grinder so the lower bolt hole lines up and the Celsior callipers weigh less than Supra callipers.
Simon Triantafillou
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Soarer Turbo

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Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 12:25 pm, by:  Simon Triantafillou Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ian, usual going rate seems to be around the $400 mark, so I'd be happy with that. Shipping to SA could be a tad expensive though.
Tom Stenhouse
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Uzz31

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Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 01:26 pm, by:  Tom Stenhouse Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Done it piece of cake you dont need tt brake covers over rated just bend the V8 ones to suit there's bugger all difference anyhow oh and i got compelete tt hubs, disks and callipers for 150 bucks shop around!! I dont know bout you guys but im sick of paying big $ for second hand parts
Damien Smith
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Soarer UZZ31

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Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 01:30 pm, by:  Damien Smith Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

That's pretty much an unheard of price for a set of front brakes - you got a good deal there.

Even still, $400 for a full set of 4 disks, 4 callipers and I'd imagine usable pads is very reasonable.
Simon Triantafillou
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Soarer Turbo

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Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 01:42 pm, by:  Simon Triantafillou Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Rear pads will be near new, and fronts are around 75-80% meat left. No need to replace them for a very long time.
Even after 4 years of owning the car, the front brakes still look the same thickness as when I bought the car :P
I don't tramp the pedal that much, but with the new setup under my bonnet, the 4 pots are good piece of mind.
David Phan
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Built 1UZFE With Garrett GT40

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Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 03:47 pm, by:  David Phan Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I did the same conversion for the Celsior. The retail price for the parts is about $700 plus rotors. Not cheap be well worth it.

Picture of stock Celsior


Picture of Supra TT Upgrade:

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