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FLATOUT
08-14-2015, 02:59 PM
Such an awesome setup, I know I have posted pics in the past and specs on both the Big Brake Kit and our new Dynamic Suspension package, but seeing it all on a brand new 2015 matte black GT with the TA 2.0 package is pretty awesome.

Really wish I wasn't out of money so I could pick up the big brakes right now. Such a rediculous setup on these cars.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/586/20548461946_2462fff671_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xiNeQE)image (https://flic.kr/p/xiNeQE) by Andrew Wheeler (https://www.flickr.com/photos/125600825@N07/), on Flickr
Torquemonster06
08-14-2015, 03:34 PM
DAMN....That looks more like Art Work. Hang it on the wall.
FLATOUT
08-14-2015, 03:37 PM
DAMN....That looks more like Art Work. Hang it on the wall.

Agree, I just kept walking out to the shop to look at it. It's a machined silver, not powder coated or painted. It has an anodized feel to it and the SRT letters are actually embosed into the calipers. Very cool setup. This car will be at the COTA event.
ACRucrazy
08-14-2015, 03:42 PM
Why are these not the trackpack brakes on the Gen Vs? They should be IMO! They look great!
viper04
08-14-2015, 03:47 PM
Why are these not the trackpack brakes on the Gen Vs? They should be IMO! They look great!

I think they maybe on the next Gen Viper? Rralph Gilles had that same set up on his Gen V.
FLATOUT
08-14-2015, 03:55 PM
I think they maybe on the next Gen Viper? Rralph Gilles had that same set up on his Gen V.

Yes he runs this exact same setup (ViperExchange), suspension and big brakes on his Gen V. We are still playing around with the suspension on his car.
FLATOUT
08-14-2015, 03:58 PM
Why are these not the trackpack brakes on the Gen Vs? They should be IMO! They look great!

I agree these are a great upgrade for all but the Carbon Ceramics, but even if I tracked the car all the time I would run this setup due to replacement costs on the rotors. It's always a business case in the end and maybe they felt adding another 5-6K in brakes didn't make sense on the bottom line. I think one of the best ways to buy a new car right now is to buy a complete base SRT or one with stage 1 aero and add the electronic suspension, big brake kit, and heads and cam.
KB Viper
08-14-2015, 04:07 PM
will you please post a pic of the rear brakes.
FLATOUT
08-14-2015, 04:35 PM
will you please post a pic of the rear brakes.

I'll try to go out there and snap a shot. The rears are 4 piston, but larger 4 piston than factory.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5806/20388953018_98be44b03b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/x4GHoJ)image (https://flic.kr/p/x4GHoJ) by Andrew Wheeler (https://www.flickr.com/photos/125600825@N07/), on Flickr
smhog
08-14-2015, 05:22 PM
I'll try to go out there and snap a shot. The rears are 4 piston, but larger 4 piston than factory.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5806/20388953018_98be44b03b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/x4GHoJ)image (https://flic.kr/p/x4GHoJ) by Andrew Wheeler (https://www.flickr.com/photos/125600825@N07/), on Flickr

The brakes are cool and all, Andy, but how about some pics of the matte black GT these brakes are on. I thought matte finishes weren't available until 2016.

Thanks
FLATOUT
08-14-2015, 05:26 PM
The brakes are cool and all, Andy, but how about some pics of the matte black GT these brakes are on. I thought matte finishes weren't available until 2016.

Thanks

I "believe" it was a 1 of 1 GTC car but I could be wrong. Courtney would be better at answering that question actually.
ViperPete
08-14-2015, 05:43 PM
Beautiful.

Other than the look... is there really any substantial benefit?
FLATOUT
08-14-2015, 06:17 PM
Beautiful.

Other than the look... is there really any substantial benefit?

You serious Pete? I can no longer sell you my car LOL. Yes there is a stoping advantage over the TA, Track Pack, and base brake system on the Gen V's. 6 piston front calipers and a 380mm front rotor (same size rotor that is on our GTD IMSA VIper Race Car). Rear calipers and rotors are also larger than stock.

Andy
Whitey
08-14-2015, 10:28 PM
Great pics Andy. My 2016 car budget just got changed!
Simms
08-15-2015, 12:44 AM
Some shots of mine.

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donk_316
08-15-2015, 02:56 AM
What am i looking at here? Factory upgraded 2 piece rotors and better calipers?
How do these compare to the TA brakes?
Where is more information on them?
FLATOUT
08-15-2015, 08:48 AM
Great pics Andy. My 2016 car budget just got changed!

It's worth it and the next mod I'm doing to my car as well.


Some shots of mine.

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Nice!


What am i looking at here? Factory upgraded 2 piece rotors and better calipers?
How do these compare to the TA brakes?
Where is more information on them?

No Sir these are much larger Stoptechs than the factory 2 piece Stoptechs. This is a big brake kit designed for ViperExchange by SRT Race Engineer Matt B. Matt now works on the GTD Viper Team. These are built to our specs by Stoptech for ViperExchange. Front calipers are big 6 pistons clamping a 380mm rotor, which is the same rotor on our GTD IMSA Viper. Rears feature a larger 4 piston caliper and bigger rotor as well. These will out brake the TA, Track Pack, and base brakes easily. There's a 20mm difference up front between these and the upgraded carbon ceramics on the ACR.
ViperPete
08-15-2015, 10:41 AM
You serious Pete? I can no longer sell you my car LOL. Yes there is a stoping advantage over the TA, Track Pack, and base brake system on the Gen V's. 6 piston front calipers and a 380mm front rotor (same size rotor that is on our GTD IMSA VIper Race Car). Rear calipers and rotors are also larger than stock.

Andy

wahhhhhh!


No I get that they are bigger and probably lighter. But what is the actually stopping distance decrease?

As far as functionality is concerned you know?
Tomball-Dodge
08-15-2015, 12:59 PM
I "believe" it was a 1 of 1 GTC car but I could be wrong. Courtney would be better at answering that question actually.

This is a one of one GTC Viper we special ordered for a customer in Oklahoma........The car will be at COTA.
TrackAire
08-15-2015, 01:19 PM
wahhhhhh!


No I get that they are bigger and probably lighter. But what is the actually stopping distance decrease?

As far as functionality is concerned you know?

I would think that the actual stopping distance won't be necessarily shorter on the first few hard stops. But on the track, where you might be nailing the brakes hard 10 or more times a lap, consistent and fade free braking is your reward. The scariest feeling when tracking your car is not being able to trust your brakes or you start feeling inconsistent braking. Not as scary in a 140 hp Miata, but stuff happens real quick with 600 plus horsepower from corner to corner.

The reality is if you don't track your car hard, the stock Viper brakes are obviously more than you can ever use.
yellowmz3
08-15-2015, 03:13 PM
Probably missed this, but cost?