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Originally Posted by 911pcars View Post
Kevin,
Good observations on your part.

I think more people "upgrade" for the red paint, the Porsche decal that peeks enticingly through polished Fuchs spokes and the requisite drilled or sloted rotors which scream "high performance" than any real gains in braking.

The factory equipped the RS models with ordinary factory brakes and found them very adequate. However, I imagine there are budding Jochin Rindt's, Vic Elfords .... or Chip Foose's among us who want a bit more.

Here's the typical Porsche hot rod brake upgrade path:
a. ATE Blue brake fluid, alternating with ATE amber BF @ $10/pt.
b. Turbo brakes or big reds @ $3000+ installation

Sherwood
Hey Sherwood - I resemble that remark -

Alright not completely - but try hauling a fat a$$ cabriolet down at the track - I know, I know - get a coupe and make it lighter...
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