So why use the Redstuff? Simple - these pads minimize brake dust but they also pack plenty of bite and get better as you heat them up. Made from a Kevlar-fiber based compound enhanced with ceramic particles, these last longer than the previous generation Redstuff (pre-ceramic) and is said to brake better and can do the job more quietly. So I can keep my ADVAN RZ's cleaner while stopping faster? EBC had me at "hello". The USR rotors are made from premium blanks and are machine-slotted to create a quiet-running rotor that can remove gas, dirt, water and other contaminants while maintaining consistent pad and rotor wear. From the package they come with a black coating that wears off after it touches the pads from initial use, so don't think they'll stay looking stealth forever. In just under a couple hundred miles of use, there was a very noticeable difference in braking characteristics, which was to be expected because of the worn-down rear OEM pads and dirty brake fluid in the system. Now it bites in an instant, a little too neck-snapping fast, but I'm adjusting my lead foot as it breaks in. I'll update you at the next project car update to see how they perform after the break-in period.
Source:
www.ebcbrakesusa.com
www.importcardoctor.com
Techno Toy Tuning 75MM Hub Extender
You probably thought we weren't going to do any updates for Project Old School EF but you're wrong. We have some treasures we're about to pull out of hiding in the next couple of issues leading up to the final installment of this car, but for now we're going sorta bling with this Techno Toy Tuning hub extender. I picked this piece up to help make my drive a lot more comfortable since I'm not really down with leaning my seat back all the way and hunching over - but you know the ish don't look cool unless you kick back like that. To compensate for me having to break my old back more than it already is, this 75mm extender pushes the MOMO steering wheel closer to my chest and bolts directly to the MOMO hub without any mods needed. Best of all, check out that crazy gold anodized dip. Sickness!
Source:
www.technotoytuning.com
Jumping Chuck's S14 Into The Gang
Once again my ADD kicked in and I dumped one project car for another. I've said bye to my 1987 Cressida and the old school 15x9" SSR wheels. I wanted a newer car for my insane commute but not something brand new, as I don't really like anything the dealership offers these days. Growing up in the '90s I've got a soft spot for cars from that era, even over the newer better stuff. The MKIV Supra, FD RX-7 and the NSX are still my three unicorns. Since those are all out of budget right now, I opt'd for a 1995 Nissan 240SX. For years, I've been trying not to jump on the 240SX bandwagon. I just wanted to leave that to those die-hard fanatics that have been there for years. Typically, I like to build odd-ball-unpopular-cars. But with a cheap purchase price, tons and tons of aftermarket parts, and all the ground work already done, a 240SX is one of the best platforms to build up. The 240SX (and Silvia) could very well be the most commonly modified cars internationally, of all time.
Choosing from an S13 or an S14 was a tough one. Older is usually cooler in my book, and for me the RPS13 was the model that really made the S-chassis cars popular. But after test driving several S13 and S14 cars, I decided the S14 was the way to go for something I have to drive daily. If I had an S13 I'd probably try to restore the entire car or build it to the point where it's undrivable. Been there with other cars, and don't want to do that again. I need something I can really beat on.