<inside joke of sorts, no offense to be taken :) >

I urge you to drive a car with
a) stock calipers
b) stock calipers with SS lines
c) stoptech/brembo calipers
d) alcon calipers

You will feel a difference between all of these arrangements. Calipers have a HUGE influence on how the driver is able to control braking - modulation, bite, release - when you get your car to dance on the fine line that defines the traction circle, having complete and accurate control of ALL of inputs (including braking) is of utmost importance.

Don't take my word for it though, go out and see for yourself. Having excellent brakes is kind of like having a Tivo - when you don't have them you don't think much about it, but once you have them, you can't live without them!