A couple night photos of WP Pro BBK

[HIJACKER]

Wow Steve, Your car looks great!! I love the new wheels, the pictures turned out great as well. Some specs on Steve's setup: He is running the WP PRO NSX street setup featuring forged WP Gold anodized 6 piston calipers all around with 170x45mm sport pads. Rotors are 336x30mm directional vented with color matched forged rotor hats. I will be starting a thread in the vendor section as soon as the kits are 100% ready for retail sale, which should be soon. Any questions or inquiries please pm or email me, I don't want to hijack Steve's thread. Thanks. Steve, everything came out incredible, can't wait to see the rear diffuser installed!

Thanks for chiming in - I was hoping you would so you can field any questions, etc.

 

[eyecandy]

Car looks great in person. Saw it yesterday at MIR.

 

[ken sampson]

I also had these. I sold them and went with the Brembo F-50 and Lotus set up. I thought the over all construction was poor. There is a retaining plate that holds the piston in place with screws. The pads were hard to get.
Ken

 

[GT Theory]

I also had these. I sold them and went with the Brembo F-50 and Lotus set up. I thought the over all construction was poor. There is a retaining plate that holds the piston in place with screws. The pads were hard to get.
Ken

This is a completely new setup using the all new EX-6 calipers with 170x45mm pads at all 4 corners. No retaining plate for the piston and built in dust boots for a low mantainance. This is not the same as the old WP setup, it been completely redesigned with the new calipers with variable piston sizes developed specifically for the NSX. As for as pads are concerned, there is a large variety of pad compounds that I can get within 2-3 weeks.

 

[ken sampson]

I just looked at there website. I did not see them listed just the same old design. http://www.winnerpower.com.tw/English/WPpro-Products.html

 

[stuntman]

This is a completely new setup using the all new EX-6 calipers with 170x45mm pads at all 4 corners. No retaining plate for the piston and built in dust boots for a low mantainance. This is not the same as the old WP setup, it been completely redesigned with the new calipers with variable piston sizes developed specifically for the NSX. As for as pads are concerned, there is a large variety of pad compounds that I can get within 2-3 weeks.

What are the front and rear piston size of leading and trailing pistons?

 

[GT Theory]

I just looked at there website. I did not see them listed just the same old design. http://www.winnerpower.com.tw/English/WPpro-Products.html

The new EX-6 caliper is listed on their North America sight, but there are no pics of the caliper itself. http://wpprobrakes.com/main/products/ex6

I can post a few of the caliper uninstalled if you are interested.

 

[TURBO2GO]

Where are the brakes made? they definitely look pretty.

 

[SFDreamer]

Gorgeous!

 

[GT Theory]

Where are the brakes made? they definitely look pretty.

WP Pro is based out of Taiwan. WP Pro North America is in Canada.

 

[HIJACKER]

Umm.. can someone please move this back to the NSX Picture & Video Gallery section? Not sure why it's in the vendor area.

1. I'm not a vendor.
2. No product is being listed for sale by a vendor.
3. This is not a vendor review thread.

It's photos of a product I purchased on my car. This product isn't even ready for retail sale yet.

 

[Nero Tenebre]

That kit looks absolutely badass. I hope the concerns about WP quality are alleviated with this redesign and that it performs as good as it looks. And I think Billy is right, the brembo kit costs more than the stoptech unless you get all the bells and whistles on the stoptech (zinc plating, drilled rotors, etc.)

 

[TURBO2GO]

I talked to a lot of racers about WP Pro at the tracks before and no one had anything great to say. So I gave up on the kit. If it really is redesigned and everything has been worked out perhaps it really is something worthwhile. Yeah, it is pretty blingy... LOL

 

[TURBO2GO]

wheels look great hijacker

 

[RYU]

I can't say I want to be a guinea pig (but i'll test for no charge! :biggrin so i'll sit out the first group buy. Hopefully someone can put this kit thru it's paces. It would be a disservice not to!

 

[HIJACKER]

I can't say I want to be a guinea pig (but i'll test for no charge! :biggrin so i'll sit out the first group buy. Hopefully someone can put this kit thru it's paces. It would be a disservice not to!

No worries, I've been giving this system a lot of laps on the track and I couldn't be more impressed with the results.

 

[USAFguy22]

I'd like to see more pictures If you got any! Ordered fronts and should receive by friday

 

[Crumpets&Cream]

What credentials does this company named "WP Pro" have in terms of motorsports and professional racing success? What engineering and design capabilities have they brought to the braking industry?

OEM supplier? To whom? Some 1.3 liter diesel trucks used in the countryside of Taiwan? Used on a million dollar supercar? Which?

WP Pro, just like the rest of the Taiwanese/Chinese brakes (D2S, XYZ, etc.) are subpar quality ripoffs only for showboating a big brake kit. Even then they fail miserable from an aesthetics point of view. I'd like to see their "R&D" department and who the key people are.

Great looking NSX otherwise but I have to shake my head whenever I see people skimp out on such vital components of car safety.

WP Pro 12 piston brakes. Are we supposed to take this company seriously? The cross drilling looks like they were done with a Makita after the blanks were produced.

 

[docjohn]

are you saying they are unsafe for street use?

 

[Crumpets&Cream]

are you saying they are unsafe for street use?

They are probably more than OK for street use but you can bet it wouldn't be on my list of brakes to consider for street and track duty.

I'll stick with a company who has experience in the upper echelons of motorsports who have a rich heritage and pride in providing race teams with the best that money can buy. These companies translate their knowledge and experience taken from racing and adapt them for their street kits. Although labeled as 'street kits' they are more than capable of handling track duty.

Go to a professional motorsports racing event (and I'm not talking about your local pre-pubescent drift event either) and walk through the paddocks. You'd probably have a better chance at winning the state Lotto than seeing WP Pro on any of the race cars.

 

[Coconut]

They sure look neat but I do questions their R&D and quality.

 

[liftnot]

WP Pro is based out of Taiwan. WP Pro North America is in Canada.

WP Pro referred me to your vendor info here said you are awesome but....
Would you explain how come when I Google map your address, it showed in the middle of no where and no website to browse.
Just doing my due diligence looking for BBK.

 

[HIJACKER]

What credentials does this company named "WP Pro" have in terms of motorsports and professional racing success? What engineering and design capabilities have they brought to the braking industry?

OEM supplier? To whom? Some 1.3 liter diesel trucks used in the countryside of Taiwan? Used on a million dollar supercar? Which?

WP Pro, just like the rest of the Taiwanese/Chinese brakes (D2S, XYZ, etc.) are subpar quality ripoffs only for showboating a big brake kit. Even then they fail miserable from an aesthetics point of view. I'd like to see their "R&D" department and who the key people are.

Great looking NSX otherwise but I have to shake my head whenever I see people skimp out on such vital components of car safety.

WP Pro 12 piston brakes. Are we supposed to take this company seriously? The cross drilling looks like they were done with a Makita after the blanks were produced.

Just curious, did you even make any attempt to read about the company? Directly off their website:

In 1981, WP Pro started out as an OEM brake parts supplier.

We grew quickly and in 1982 began developing perfomance pads and rotors under the Winner Power brand name.

In 1995, WP Pro developed the multi-piston caliper incorporating various sized pistons. In fact, we were one of the very first brake manufacturers to do so. These new calipers specifically addressed the "abrupt stop" syndrome.

In 1997, WP Pro introduced its first production six piston brake kit & in the following year showcased this kit at SEMA & the Birmingham Auto Show.

In 1999, we developed our breakthrough eight piston system & subsequently became heavily involved with regional racing, everything from the Macau Grand Prix to local Auto-X.

2000 saw WP Pro participating in its first Tokyo Auto Salon.

By 2002, WP Pro had over 400 brake applications available for consumer use.

2003 saw WP Pro open a new production facility incorporating the newest in machining techniques; techniques that enable us to provide the best possible brake kits.

WP Pro signaled the start of the second generation of brake calipers in 2004 by introducing the world's first 12 piston brake system, the EVO 12.

By the end of 2005, WP Pro had offices in Hong Kong, Australia & Germany.

In 2006 second generation 6 & 8 pot brake kits were put into production and the WP Pro wear indicator was introduced.

In 2008, WP Pro North America was established to provide initial sales support, after-sale support, as well as technical support for race teams.

 

[liftnot]

You know, still no solid answers here. I did cked out their website found much info w/o much data. Even under Technical info, there is little substance which lead me to believe there isn't none. Besides, copy Alcon's website info for your website is really cheezy as a corp. and I don't know how long their website has been around:wink:

anyways, I don't doubt WP Pro can make good parts but i want to verify their claim. Just having pretty parts are not enough...then again, NSX market is very small to care.....saying they make great brakes since the '80s and showing up in SEMA, just trust me is not a valid feedback. Any race team endorse WP product? How about regular tracking results? A few users tracking feedback would help. Well, website miss-info is not a deal breaker. they sure look pretty. My search for a BBK continues.


From: WP Pro Brakes <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, August 3, 2012 7:12 AM
Subject: RE: Web_page_mistake

Timothy, thank you very much on pointing out the mistakes.

Sincerely

WP Pro North America

289-240-8172


-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Web_page_mistake
From: "Timothy" <[email protected]>
Date: Thu, August 02, 2012 6:16 pm
To: [email protected]

From: Timothy Email: [email protected] Message: under your link for Technical Info, I read the word Alcon instead of WP. This is not good. please contact your web master to change it.

TECHNICAL INFO Specifying the Brake Alcon's approach to supplying Brake equipment aims at adding to our customer's competitive advantage, increasing their opportunites of Winning. Whilst we cannot accompany every customer to their events, these notes might help to avoid the more common issues which are brake related.

 

[TURBO2GO]

You know, still no solid answers here. I did cked out their website found much info w/o much data. Even under Technical info, there is little substance which lead me to believe there isn't none. Besides, copy Alcon's website info for your website is really cheezy as a corp. and I don't know how long their website has been around:wink:

anyways, I don't doubt WP Pro can make good parts but i want to verify their claim. Just having pretty parts are not enough...then again, NSX market is very small to care.....saying they make great brakes since the '80s and showing up in SEMA, just trust me is not a valid feedback. Any race team endorse WP product? How about regular tracking results? A few users tracking feedback would help. Well, website miss-info is not a deal breaker. they sure look pretty. My search for a BBK continues.


From: WP Pro Brakes <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, August 3, 2012 7:12 AM
Subject: RE: Web_page_mistake

Timothy, thank you very much on pointing out the mistakes.

Sincerely

WP Pro North America

289-240-8172


-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Web_page_mistake
From: "Timothy" <[email protected]>
Date: Thu, August 02, 2012 6:16 pm
To: [email protected]

From: Timothy Email: [email protected] Message: under your link for Technical Info, I read the word Alcon instead of WP. This is not good. please contact your web master to change it.

TECHNICAL INFO Specifying the Brake Alcon's approach to supplying Brake equipment aims at adding to our customer's competitive advantage, increasing their opportunites of Winning. Whilst we cannot accompany every customer to their events, these notes might help to avoid the more common issues which are brake related.

LOL... that is pretty funny.