[fitguy913]

Originally Posted by RealG

Is this brake kit put on by the dealer? I kind of thought the brake kits were a factory option .

The 6-piston brakes, as with the higher end 20" wheels, are LPO parts meaning you're basically buying the new ones outright. I had to show my dealer proof from GM that I got to keep my original rims and rotors/calipers. Finally they relented and I got to take them home when I picked up my car yesterday.

[LesBaer]

I got damn near everything except the A8, but paid supplier pricing. My order is in my sig.

[doc7000]

Originally Posted by Whitespeed

Not quite following what you're getting at. Are you suggesting that the 6 piston calliper should be offered with the 13.6" one piece rotor? If so, why? The real advantage of the 6 piston brake upgrade is actually the heat dissipation of the 14.6", 2 piece rotor. You get zero extra clamping force with the 6 piston calliper compared to the 4 piston. In fact, the 6 piston callipers will be sized to have less clamping force with the 14.6" rotor than the 4 piston callipers do with the 13.6" rotor. The overall brake torque will be the same though. The need for the 6 pistons is really dictated by the large rotor diameter.

Nigel

My point is I wonder if people who are opting for the brake package and spending $3,000+ know what they are getting. All I hear them saying is that this car has 6 piston calipers so I want them too....... That is a lot of money to spend just to say that it has 6 piston calipers up front....

[Whitespeed]

Originally Posted by doc7000

My point is I wonder if people who are opting for the brake package and spending $3,000+ know what they are getting. All I hear them saying is that this car has 6 piston calipers so I want them too....... That is a lot of money to spend just to say that it has 6 piston calipers up front....

I agree with that.

Really, if the standard 4 piston setup is worth $2000 and the 6 piston setup is worth $3000, and the SS comes with the 4 piston setup, the 6 piston option should only be a $1000 option. Otherwise, you're essentially buying two complete front brake packages if you add the 6 piston option! And I'll bet most people don't even think to ask for the 4 piston setup hardware when they get the 6 piston option. So GM keeps the 4 piston setup, sells it again and gets paid twice for the same parts?

Hmmm...

Nigel

[LesBaer]

Originally Posted by Whitespeed

I agree with that.

Really, if the standard 4 piston setup is worth $2000 and the 6 piston setup is worth $3000, and the SS comes with the 4 piston setup, the 6 piston option should only be a $1000 option. Otherwise, you're essentially buying two complete front brake packages if you add the 6 piston option! And I'll bet most people don't even think to ask for the 4 piston setup hardware when they get the 6 piston option. So GM keeps the 4 piston setup, sells it again and gets paid twice for the same parts?

Hmmm...

Nigel

How exactly are you supposed to get it back? My salesman is a very good friend of mine so I'll know if the car arrives with the stock brakes. When we placed my order, we didn't see anyway to request the stock brakes (or wheels as i was originally looking at the red outlined black gloss option).

[JAyyD]

Originally Posted by stars_fan

So duel mode like it fights mustangs or the left exhaust is in constant battle with the right?

Lmao!!!

[396ssrat]

Given the stagnant wages of the masses I'd say the OEM's are gouging the heck out of the buying public. $8,000+ in options? Seriously? 3k for factory wheels? $140 for black bowtie emblems when the car is getting an emblem either way? $140 for rubber floor mats? The list goes on.....

[doc7000]

Originally Posted by Whitespeed

I agree with that.

Really, if the standard 4 piston setup is worth $2000 and the 6 piston setup is worth $3000, and the SS comes with the 4 piston setup, the 6 piston option should only be a $1000 option. Otherwise, you're essentially buying two complete front brake packages if you add the 6 piston option! And I'll bet most people don't even think to ask for the 4 piston setup hardware when they get the 6 piston option. So GM keeps the 4 piston setup, sells it again and gets paid twice for the same parts?

Hmmm...

Nigel

It probably isn't GM that keeps the part, but the dealer......

[doc7000]

Originally Posted by LesBaer

How exactly are you supposed to get it back? My salesman is a very good friend of mine so I'll know if the car arrives with the stock brakes. When we placed my order, we didn't see anyway to request the stock brakes (or wheels as i was originally looking at the red outlined black gloss option).

If it is a dealer installed option that means the dealer service department is actually the one who installs the part (at least that is how I have always understood it). So they will have the stock wheels and brakes after they change the part out....

[fitguy913]

Originally Posted by LesBaer

How exactly are you supposed to get it back? My salesman is a very good friend of mine so I'll know if the car arrives with the stock brakes. When we placed my order, we didn't see anyway to request the stock brakes (or wheels as i was originally looking at the red outlined black gloss option).

Brakes will ship into the parts department and the dealer will install them. Make sure you get your original rotors and calipers - they belong do you. Do with them as you please. eBay, sell them on the forums, use them as bookends.

[fitguy913]

Originally Posted by doc7000

If it is a dealer installed option that means the dealer service department is actually the one who installs the part (at least that is how I have always understood it). So they will have the stock wheels and brakes after they change the part out....

On LPO parts, the dealer doesn't get to keep the part. If they try using the "core deposit" excuse, do the math. For the 5-split spoke low-gloss black wheels (56F), they're between $350 and $500 at the parts counter, depending on where you get them. The option is $1995. So the car will ship on the standard 20" wheels. You didn't put down a $1000 core deposit (your original wheels) and then pay another $2000 for 56F. Also, your window sticker will display 2 sets of wheels.

I have a chat between myself and GM customer service saved, along with messages between myself and BeckyD that confirm my suspicions about the originals going back to the buyer. I've got a set of rims, 2 rotors, 2 calipers and the original kneepads sitting in my garage as proof.

[YellowFin]

I hit almost 47k. The 6 piston Brembos would have put me over the 50k mark before GM Supplier discount.

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Originally Posted by fitguy913

Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS - $41,300
Delivery - $995
6-Piston Brakes (5LQ) - $3,175
Dual Mode Exhaust (NPP) - $895
Magnetic Ride Control (F55) - $1,695
20" 5 Split Spoke Low Gloss Black Wheels (56F) - $1,995
Total - $50,055

Picked it up today!


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Congrats! Sounds awesome!

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So what is the most a 2SS could cost assuming you don't haggle? Checking yes to every add-on and feature offered....