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Old May 10, 2016 | 12:25 PM
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I know wilwoods aren't the greatest, but they're better than stock and they're the only option for the NC Miata as far as a BBK goes...

the rotors are wilwoods 2 piece 12.88x1.1" slotted rotor. there wasn't an option for premium rotors, just slotted or slotted and drilled...

there's a local guy with these on his SC'd NC, he hasn't had any rotor issues with his. he did mention the flex though... I think part of the reason they flex is the adapter bracket isn't machined precisely and they have you use shims to line things up, which I think is a stupid idea... but like I said before, its the only option for the NC. I wish Stoptech made a kit, I'd be all over it
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Old May 10, 2016 | 12:32 PM
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I just realized those are different 6 pistons than I have. I have the Dynapros and those look like the superlites?

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yes, mine are superlites... aren't dynapro's geared more towards like drag racing and drifting where light weight matters more than actual braking power? <-- asking, not saying...
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Old May 10, 2016 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by razorlab
I just realized those are different 6 pistons than I have. I have the Dynapros and those look like the superlites?


Wilwood no longer sells that version of the 6 piston dynapro. It look stotally different now. And yes, the superlites is a far superior caliper. My friend has them on his GSX, full TCE brake kit front and rear. That car stops right meow.
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Old May 10, 2016 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by letsgetthisdone
Wilwood no longer sells that version of the 6 piston dynapro. It look stotally different now. And yes, the superlites is a far superior caliper. My friend has them on his GSX, full TCE brake kit front and rear. That car stops right meow.
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Old May 15, 2016 | 12:59 AM
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Still need to move it back a bit, but went for a quick spin... Really awesome having a proper seat in the car, can't wait to hit the track with it!

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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 05:20 PM
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Got my Wilwoods on finally








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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 07:52 PM
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Are those floating rotors?
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 08:14 PM
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No, just regular 2 piece, bolted from the inside


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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 08:31 PM
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Man. That kind of sucks. All the expense of two piece. None of the benefit of floating..
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 08:47 PM
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Not really, any kit with actual floating rotors (for other cars anyway) is at least 2-300 bucks more... Unfortunately the Wilwood is the only kit available for the NC unless I wanna get a bbk designed for the rx8. Technically it bolts up but idk what it does for brake balance and stuff
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 07:37 AM
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Ooooooooooo........


http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5604666404.html
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 08:00 AM
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Nice find.
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 08:30 AM
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I thought so. Too bad I need the truck. Can't (don't want to) roll to track days with 7 fuel jugs of E85 in the car...LOL
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 08:49 AM
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I thought so. Too bad I need the truck. Can't (don't want to) roll to track days with 7 fuel jugs of E85 in the car...LOL
It. Sucks.

I've considered adding a tow hitch and one of those trailers I see the Miatas rolling around with.
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too bad the forecast shows rain for sat...


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