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"OkCars- 22k Crossroads" (okcars) 11/05/2013 at 01:54 • Filed to: None

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Fortunately, my current car doesn't do that, my wheels are always clean, but
when i had a seat( VW group) I couldn't keep my wheels clean for one day, and the wheels
had some hard parts to reach and the sponge or cloth id use to clean them got deep black.

StoneCold > OkCars- 22k Crossroads 11/05/2013 at 01:59

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4200 lbs BMW 740 = Brake dust EVERYWHERE

OkCars- 22k Crossroads > StoneCold 11/05/2013 at 02:01

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ooh that must be a PITA to clean.

OkCars- 22k Crossroads > StoneCold 11/05/2013 at 02:05

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this were my wheels, yours seem worse to deal with...
in the picture they are mid clean, dont remember why, but normally they where all covered in a layer of black/grey

Svend > OkCars- 22k Crossroads 11/05/2013 at 02:26

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A good sealant or rim was will reduce the amount of build up and aid washing them when it does. A set of Wheel Woolies are a godsend. Your able to get right into the back of the wheel easily and there's no fling back like when you use certain brushes.

Rory > OkCars- 22k Crossroads 11/05/2013 at 05:34

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I had a Seat Ibiza , a couple of weeks of city driving and , hooning it on the way home and the wheels would be covered in a thick grey Brake-Dust incrusted layer.
I got a used Opel Astra as a Daily driver and that now seems to be worse.
My fathers Land Rover never seems to have any buildup.

f86sabre > OkCars- 22k Crossroads 11/05/2013 at 07:20

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Don't buy an Evo. Dust making machine.

cazzyodo > OkCars- 22k Crossroads 11/05/2013 at 09:06

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My buddy saw my car for the first time (he lives out of state) this past weekend. The first thing he said was, "Brake dust."

First thing he said. Exact quote. Nothing else.

And he was right...

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > OkCars- 22k Crossroads 11/05/2013 at 09:35

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I've upgraded my rear brake pads and have no more rear brake dust on my Milan.

The fronts are coming soon and I hope to god I get the same quality of results with nicer brake pads. The brake dust up front is ridiculous.

You are not alone.

OkCars- 22k Crossroads > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 11/05/2013 at 10:17

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well when i changed my car it was for a ford mustang, that one doesnt make any brake dust. None. Zero. im happy

OkCars- 22k Crossroads > Rory 11/05/2013 at 10:19

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there it is, the model i had was an ibiza now i have a mustang and the wheels are always clean, and i drive it hard, doesnt matter

OkCars- 22k Crossroads > Svend 11/05/2013 at 10:20

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well right now i dont need those the ford's mustang brakes dont make any

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > OkCars- 22k Crossroads 11/05/2013 at 10:36

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Sounds like a glorious upgrade.

I'm really, really hoping it cuts down with the new pads. I've really noticed a difference in the rear, i think it has cheapy pads on it from before i bought the car.

OkCars- 22k Crossroads > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 11/05/2013 at 11:21

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It is cool, but its not the GT, its a 2008 V6, still, i think its a very good car,with a manual you get more of the v6, i love the interior.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > OkCars- 22k Crossroads 11/05/2013 at 11:23

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That's what matters. My sister has the '10 V6, stick and loves hers. I like the interior too, nice and classy.

GO FORD!

OkCars- 22k Crossroads > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 11/05/2013 at 11:30

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yep i hope they dont ruin it in 2015, the renders are not so appealing to me, and the interior, i hope they keep it classy.

Rory > OkCars- 22k Crossroads 11/05/2013 at 11:47

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Ibiza to a Mustang?? Sounds very similar to the driving situation in my house !

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > OkCars- 22k Crossroads 11/05/2013 at 11:48

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I'm loving the look of the 15 from what I've seen. But the good news it once it comes out you could jump up to an 11-13 model V6 for MOAR power for less money. New gen comes out, last gen drops in price.

OkCars- 22k Crossroads > Rory 11/05/2013 at 11:54

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And which ones yours? Mine doesnt have those cool grille lights, cause its the V6, but i still have fun with the stick.

OkCars- 22k Crossroads > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 11/05/2013 at 11:56

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thats right, i dream of the 5.0, but still the V6 came with 100 horses more than the 05-10 models.

Rory > OkCars- 22k Crossroads 11/05/2013 at 12:08

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Its a 4.6 V8. Its incredible but due to high insurence costs and petrol prices its kept as a Weekend car. The Ibiza to the right was my old daily driver , until I got my astra. Its currently sitting in the driveway untouched

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > OkCars- 22k Crossroads 11/05/2013 at 12:11

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Yep, I can't tell you how long I yelled at my sister for not waiting 4 months for an 11 model. She's nuts.

Also, maybe you could do an engine swap on your current mustang to drop in a 5.0 and not worry about upgrading. gaurantees you like the interior. Even better, it won't say GT on the insurance.

*Evil grin*

OkCars- 22k Crossroads > Rory 11/05/2013 at 12:26

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The one i bought was somebody else's weekend car, so it had low mileage. Its a 2008 with like 27,000 km. About the gas, the V6 spends a week the same as the Ibiza,( i had the 2009 model) I think it must be something about how i drove them, because the ibiza never moved if you step on the gas and it was on low revs, i always needed to make downshifts to go up hills /go faster, or when passing speedbumps i needed to put first. In the mustang the engine has enough torque on low rpm, so i can use it on a taller gear when im going slow.

OkCars- 22k Crossroads > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 11/05/2013 at 12:34

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Good idea, the 5.0 would also match more or less how my car looks, i hope you dont hate me, i didnt spend money on that, thats the way i bought it, i didnt like it, but it had super low mileage, and a stick. So i didn't care.

Gt500 V6

Montalvo > OkCars- 22k Crossroads 11/05/2013 at 12:50

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BMW is one of the worst offenders for this. On the plus side you never have to go powdercoat your wheels if you want because with a few hard stops it will be just how you want it.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > OkCars- 22k Crossroads 11/05/2013 at 13:48

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No reason to hate, its still a cool look, especially because you didn't do it yourself.

I say once you run the miles up you look into an engine swap. You'll get to keep your car which you seem to really like, get MOAR POWER and match your exterior a little better. I mean not perfectly because no supercharger but still.

V6 Mustang is definitely a great answer to the DD manual trans fun car equation.