Issue of big brake caliper upgrade

[yakuza]

Hi Folks:

I am planning to upgrade my DC5R front brake to bigger discs & 4 pot calipers, the most common & the easiest for the wallet is the brand called Stoptech, I did some research on US websites, they all mention u need at least 17" wheels for this kit, also not all 17" wheels will give enough room for this kit as well.
My plan is try to get whole set of std 17" ITS wheels (I am not tie-ass and refuse spend $$, I just want to keep low profile), and get this Stoptech big kit as well. The question is ITS got enough room for them or not? Is anyone did such setup or heard about such case? I cant find any detail about ITS 17" wheels. Also, where can get a set of std 17" ITS wheels? I think no one will bother to change it, they look good and big enough, right?
Or any of you can give me some suggestion about upgrade the front brake system, I will more than welcome to listen it.
Thanks

SL

[hebe]

JDM DC5R comes stock with Brembos so maybe you should try using a set of JDM DC5R rims...I'm not saying that they're clear the new brakes you plan to get but maybe you should do some research on the size of the Stoptech calipers and also the size of the Brembo calipers on the JDM DC5R.

[MrThanh]

JDM DC5R comes stock with Brembos so maybe you should try using a set of JDM DC5R rims...I'm not saying that they're clear the new brakes you plan to get but maybe you should do some research on the size of the Stoptech calipers and also the size of the Brembo calipers on the JDM DC5R.

dont forget that the jdm dc5r wheels were made to work with other jdm dc5 suspension bits due to the offset. i believe the DC5S wheels would provide more clearance but cant remember the offset off the top of my head.

[tofu]

where are you sourcing a set of Stoptech brake kit?
direct from USA?

[noodleman]

what offset are your rims?

[M a i k e r u]

Last option, i would recommend is spacers.

[MrThanh]

Last option, i would recommend is spacers.

i wouldnt ever recommend spacers. since he's not a tie-ass and he hasnt purchased the wheels yet he still has many options

[matt]

something to be aware of with stoptechs...
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=507366

[yakuza]

where are you sourcing a set of Stoptech brake kit?
direct from USA?

yes, you can find them on Stoptech Website.

[yakuza]

i wouldnt ever recommend spacers. since he's not a tie-ass and he hasnt purchased the wheels yet he still has many options

Yes, you are totally right. Spacers is not the way to go, I want do something good performance but also reliable. Thanks Maikeru anyway.

[yakuza]

what offset are your rims?

i still using standard 16" wheels, I think they are 50mm offset.

[Jingers]

hi welcome to hte forum yakuza .... which stoptech kit were you looking at? i think go straight to the source

our suspension components are the same as the americas rsx so if you message stop tech and ask them what clears and what wheel offset clears they would be able to help u 100%

no more guessing around

[yakuza]

something to be aware of with stoptechs...
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=507366

Oh dear..! Thanks matt, Stoptech seems not a good option.
By the way, I check the price of new Legend's front brake kit, it included brake calipers, discs & pads. They cost $1000 each side. I think this kit is good enough for DC5R (4 pots), but don't know are they can bolt straight on or needs heaps of modify....

[air23box]

one of my mate is going to sell the full jdm dc5 front brembo setup....if you interested......he pro looking about 2.2k plus shipping.......let me know if you interested....

[yakuza]

hi welcome to hte forum yakuza .... which stoptech kit were you looking at? i think go straight to the source

our suspension components are the same as the americas rsx so if you message stop tech and ask them what clears and what wheel offset clears they would be able to help u 100%

no more guessing around

Thanks Jingers for your productive suggestion, but they never reply any email...may be they don't care any Aust customer.