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Old 01-29-2015, 09:19 PM
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Right around the same price.
 
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Originally Posted by 555sexydrive
Right around the same price.


That's the price we pay to run quality wheels "you have to pay to play"
 
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Old 01-29-2015, 10:37 PM
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That's the truth. Wouldn't do it any other way.
 
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I was doing some research and came across the Wilwood DPHA BBK, this will be my next mod. It utilizes the OEM mounting points, rotors, ABS lines, and brake lines. I will go with this version:

Wilwood High Performance Disc Brakes - 2010 Honda Fit - Front Brake Kit No.: 140-12996-DR

I just need to make sure they clear my wheels but I'm sure they do since my wheels have plenty of room

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That's the truth. Wouldn't do it any other way.
I was able to address my clear coat peeling issue after doing some research. I was able to sand off the top coat of the clear with 2000 grit paper and followed it up with metal polish. The caps look brand new!

 

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Hey Waiz, how much are those oem blackhousing headlights going for new? Im really digging the look on the taffy white!
 
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Originally Posted by FittinglyFittedFit
Hey Waiz, how much are those oem blackhousing headlights going for new? Im really digging the look on the taffy white!
Thanks! It's one of my favorite mods too

Luckily I have a good friend at the dealer, he got me them for less than $500 for the pair.
 
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Old 02-13-2015, 08:05 PM
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Car looks beautiful. I have a 2013 TW myself.

Have you ever thought about flipping your front license plate bracket upside down? That way it makes your font bumper cleaner and then it will just sit in the gap there.
 
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Old 02-13-2015, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ajp2k3
Car looks beautiful. I have a 2013 TW myself.

Have you ever thought about flipping your front license plate bracket upside down? That way it makes your font bumper cleaner and then it will just sit in the gap there.
Thanks for the compliment

Behind the plate the bumper is damaged from the previous owner so I can't flip it. Honestly I like it better where it is anyway.
 
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Old 02-25-2015, 03:32 PM
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Just as I planned, ended up getting the Wilwood DPHA BBK + a set of R1 slotted/drilled rotors & Motul



Closeup of the calipers

 
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so does ur shop have more to clear out???
 
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so does ur shop have more to clear out???
All gone, I took the last set of rotors
 
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All gone, I took the last set of rotors
sharing is caring u know
 
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You lucky son of a gun! I've been looking at those online, cost around $700. How much did you get yours for? Let me know when they have it for sale again...
 
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Nice! 6789
 
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Old 02-25-2015, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by xxryu139xx
sharing is caring u know
I made a thread in order to help sell the last rotor they had available and it sold an hour after I made the thread, gotta be quick son!

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You lucky son of a gun! I've been looking at those online, cost around $700. How much did you get yours for? Let me know when they have it for sale again...
Hey Jan, the $700+ version is the Dynalite with the larger rotors. The DPHA version uses the OEM size rotors so you can use your OEM rotors or upgrade to Wilwoods drilled/slotted rotors. I chose to buy the Wilwood calipers kit only and use my own rotors. You should expect to pay around $500 for these calipers

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Nice! 6789
Domo! this should add some red which you suggested prior
 
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man i musta missed it...
 
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Haha, yeah it will add a nice splash of red to your Fitto.
 
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Originally Posted by xxryu139xx
man i musta missed it...
I will have my Centric rotors and Hawk for sale once I get these installed. Will get you a good deal on them if you want

Less than a year on the rotors and maybe 7,000 total miles driven on them

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Haha, yeah it will add a nice splash of red to your Fitto.
They also offer them in black but I sprang for the red!
 
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Good luck!
Can't wait to see how the new brakes look on and hear your feedback!
 
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Old 02-26-2015, 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by FittinglyFittedFit
Good luck!
Can't wait to see how the new brakes look on and hear your feedback!


Only problem is whether the calipers will fit my wheels but I am pretty sure they will. If not I can add a small spacer.

They should get installed next week
 


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