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Old 04-26-2004, 08:17 AM
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Default Stoptech 355 or 332? Is there a big difference between the two?

Is the stopping distance better?

What would be the cost of upgrading from 332 to 355? Is there a resale value for a 332 rotor?

Thanks for your help,

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Old 04-26-2004, 08:45 AM
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Default The big difference is... one is bigger than the other! ;-)

I assume the main reason for the larger kit is better heat dissipation, and therefore even less fading. There is a great resale market for pretty much all used Stoptechs - most people just get the 332, since they are more than proficient for street duty, and great for the track.

Stopping distance won't change on a single stop - the limit here is your tires (traction). However, with multiple stops in a row, I suppose the 355 might perform better, as it might be more resistant to fade.
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Default Slightly larger "radius of clamping force" which is a mulitple of clamping force (torque).

Coeficient of friction is the most important mulitple.
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Default There is a resale value attached to the old rotor (maybe $200 if they are in good shape)...

but the hats are probably different between the two kits, and I doubt you would find a buyer for the old hats...it's the sort of thing you buy once...usually new with your stoptech kit.

Additionally, I would think you would need to buy caliper brackets from stoptech. Again, your old one's probably wouldn't have much value.

I think if you wanted to upgrade from 332 to 355, you might be selling your 332 kit outright, and buying the 355 kit.
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Thanks a lot guys, so what would be the typical resale value of a 332 kit?
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Default one's semi-baller and the other is super baller

I'm sure they both work amazing, but I doubt that you're really going to notice the performance difference unless you're an andretti
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Mmmmm, I wish
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$1000-1200 depending on condition.
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Thx!
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.... what color?


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