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big brake kit behind FR500s?

Old 01-25-2009, 10:50 AM
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Default big brake kit behind FR500s?

i have 18x9s in the front with +30mm offset and 18x10s in the back with a +40mm offset. will any big brake kits fit behind my rims? painted calipers with tiny rotors aren't cutting it anymore in my book and i would like to upgrade in the future....

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Old 01-25-2009, 10:58 AM
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im not sure but i would think you can get somethgin behind there
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Old 01-25-2009, 11:18 AM
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Best bet is to contact someone that has them, or the brake company and ask.
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Old 01-25-2009, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by cobra443
Best bet is to contact someone that has them, or the brake company and ask.
true but its just a thought at this point....the paint on my calipers on the rear is starting to flake off pretty bad, just trying to see what my options are
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Old 01-25-2009, 11:44 AM
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Here's a shot of the FR500C 18" wheel (FIKSE) with the huge Brembo brakes...
I don't have specs on hand for those at the moment.
The trick is to see if your 30mm offset will clear those calipers.
Assuming you're going with something that big...

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Old 01-25-2009, 11:45 AM
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i'm curious about that too, but behind the oem gt500 wheels, just want to see what the options are.
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Old 01-25-2009, 03:26 PM
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I have the gt500 brakes behind my fr500s. You can see some pics in my recent posts. There is probably less than a quarter inch of a clearance, but they fit.
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Old 01-25-2009, 07:48 PM
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i'll probably end up getting the gt500 brake kit. those will fit a gt500 wheel right? hahaha jk
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