GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer! - Page 39

**Kracka** · 05-28-2013

Besides for some routine annual maintenance before the Texas All-State cruise this coming weekend, I was able able to add a few fun new upgrades!

MR 2-piece front brake rotors:

MR BBS wheels:

The wheels came already mounted with some barely used Nitto NeoGen tires; I'm not all too impressed with them, but I may just leave them on for now since they were basically free. They're a high-performance all-season tire and you definitely realize the A/S portion when you push them hard in a corner. They howl very loudly, but at least they break-away in a smooth and controller fashion. I was going to install the new Girodisc S/S "Orange" pads along with the rotors, but my current StopTechs still had enough meat left where I decided to reuse them.

rose0529 · 05-28-2013

Looking good! I love those wheels!

**Kracka** · 05-28-2013

If anyone cares, between the wheels and rotors, I shaved off about 20 pounds of rotational mass.

**scheides** · 05-28-2013

20 pounds hot damn!

Nice work sir!

**goodhart** · 05-28-2013

Titties! Looking forward to seeing this thing again. I haven't driven a X yet ya know

**Kracka** · 05-28-2013

You're more than welcome to drive it on Friday

**goodhart** · 05-28-2013

Giggity!

**Murlo26** · 05-28-2013

Nice pickup on the rims and 2 piece rotors!

I am closing in on 40k miles and am guessing I will need some new rotors soon, but I think I will go with the girodisc ones.

Just curious if you don't mind sharing, what do the MR ones go for?

**Kracka** · 05-28-2013

I got them for free and paid $15/ea to get them turned at O'Reilly! Normally they sell for quite a bit, but a guy here was convinced they were junk after 30k miles (one set of factory brake pads). After turning they still measure well within minimum thickness spec.

**Tachyon** · 05-28-2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kracka

I got them for free and paid $15/ea to get them turned at O'Reilly! Normally they sell for quite a bit, but a guy here was convinced they were junk after 30k miles (one set of factory brake pads). After turning they still measure well within minimum thickness spec.

Wow. Nice score!

**goodhart** · 05-28-2013

Gotta love idiots! haha

turbotalon1g · 05-28-2013

Love the weight loss! and free ftw!

**Kracka** · 05-28-2013

Even if the friction rings were worn out, you can buy replacement rings for about half the cost of a new set!

**asshanson** · 05-28-2013

Awesome, always nice to get free upgrades. Notice any difference in how the car feels from the lost weight? New wheels look good too, my favorite style of wheel.

simulatedwood · 05-28-2013

Nice work Kracka, Loving the BBS wheels as they are very nice upgrade!

**Kracka** · 05-28-2013

The steering is definitely lighter. The car seems a little more responsive from a stop, but that could just be psychological.

**Halon** · 05-28-2013

Wheels look nice.

**Kracka** · 06-20-2013

YAY! It's paid-off!

C3L1CA · 06-20-2013

Nice! No car payment ftw!

**Kracka** · 07-05-2013

Blah blah blah...more of the same. I finished up my 60k maintenance items on Wednesday by changing the coolant and replacing the factory serpentine belt and pullies with Gates brand parts. I'm pretty sure the OEM and Gates pullies are identical; the markings are all the same and they're both made in Canada. Us X guys replace these with the belt since they're made of plastic; after 58k miles my OEM ones still looked 99% fine, but I already had them sitting here and at only $9/each I figured better safe than sorry.

In a bit here I'll be taking my car in to the dealership for it's final warranty coverage inspection and an alignment. I've noticed some oil seepage on the underside of my engine and the front axle boots have been leaking grease (not cracked, but it appears the clamps aren't tight enough which is common).

All in all, not bad for a car with nearly 59k miles of daily-driven abuse!