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Old 09-09-2005, 06:31 AM
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Default A couple of pics of my recent Boxster caliper upgrade...

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/25673/2003_0413image0041.jpg">
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For those who wondered, the Moda's do clear the calipers but barely. I am going to get a set of small spacers just for piece of mind.

I will also need a set of 12-15mm spacers to be able to run my Swing wheels for winter.

I have only driven the car briefly, but overall it definately seems like a nice improvement.

I still need to install the rear SS lines.
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Very nice Andy!!!!!
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Nice calipers...
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not too shabby!
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Very nice!! Just add some slotted or drilled rotors and you are in like flint ;0)
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isnt it supposed to be "in like flynn(sp)"?
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very nice! looks so much better
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I am about to install the same set-up next weekend
Any tips on painting the calipers: I am using G2 caliper paint in red?
What brake lines are you using for the front?
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yep you would be correct.. I was thinking of the old movie "In like Flint"
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I used high temp spray paint from the auto parts store. The kind for headers, engines, etc. I forget what brand though. I cleaned, sanded, painted w/ multiple coats &amp; then cleared w/ multiple coats of high temp clear.

I used SS lines for the A4 that I got from ECS. You will need a male to male hard line adaptor to connect the SS line to the caliper. There is a small "L" shaped one that most guys use, but my calipers came with a different one already connected from the rubber lines to the caliper on the Boxster, so I used those.


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