The list on my car way $30105 with IUP...X-plan was $27700 then add the $3000 rebate $24700 then $200 to get under other dealers for $24500..no tax in NH so $24500 out the door...
I understand what you are saying but you are comparing a car that can be had for under $20,000 to cars over $30,000 so they are bound to be a bit more refined....
I love my 4.30's in my 4v and I still get 22MPG and only turn 2400 @ 70
With the stock 3.55 I was in third at the end of the 1/4.... Now I'm well into 4th...
I have them on mine with the stock calipers and they clear fine(I can't say with the bremo's though)...... 15X8 or 9 with a 5 or 5.5 offset would be best...
You may have to file the banjo fitting a bit but it isn't a big deal....