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If so then I might be interested.
Here is what Zeus said...Originally Posted by Yogi_B
So this would use the standard discs?If so then I might be interested.
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For now, it is just a caliper replacement utilizing the stock rotor. (Also of note, when we do develop the full brake kit, you will not have to get a new caliper if you already purchased the caliper kit).
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Does the car need that much more front brake bias??
Won't that much more piston area greatly increase the brake torque to the front wheel?
Good idea to fit it up to the stock rotor - just under 13" is not a small rotor
Won't that much more piston area greatly increase the brake torque to the front wheel?
Good idea to fit it up to the stock rotor - just under 13" is not a small rotor
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Zeus,
I think once the caliper is available you will find more interest. To bad, cause right now it sounds like you are looking for some input.
If you really can get a manufacture to come up with a caliper that performs better than the stock brembo you will really have something pretty great. That and the fact that it is designed for a 17" wheel is a big deal. Once you look into bigger brake kits things get expensive fast. Wheels, tires, on top of the brakes is a big ticket. And 18 inch race rubber is a lot more money than 17" stuff.
I'll just throw out this question, I suppose because of space considerations, but why arn't calipers finned for cooling? For that matter why arn't the spokes of wheels bladed to throw air on the disks?
hope to see them soon
I think once the caliper is available you will find more interest. To bad, cause right now it sounds like you are looking for some input.
If you really can get a manufacture to come up with a caliper that performs better than the stock brembo you will really have something pretty great. That and the fact that it is designed for a 17" wheel is a big deal. Once you look into bigger brake kits things get expensive fast. Wheels, tires, on top of the brakes is a big ticket. And 18 inch race rubber is a lot more money than 17" stuff.
I'll just throw out this question, I suppose because of space considerations, but why arn't calipers finned for cooling? For that matter why arn't the spokes of wheels bladed to throw air on the disks?
hope to see them soon
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I think once the caliper is available you will find more interest. To bad, cause right now it sounds like you are looking for some input.
If you really can get a manufacture to come up with a caliper that performs better than the stock brembo you will really have something pretty great. That and the fact that it is designed for a 17" wheel is a big deal. Once you look into bigger brake kits things get expensive fast. Wheels, tires, on top of the brakes is a big ticket. And 18 inch race rubber is a lot more money than 17" stuff.
I'll just throw out this question, I suppose because of space considerations, but why arn't calipers finned for cooling? For that matter why arn't the spokes of wheels bladed to throw air on the disks?
hope to see them soon
They did the bladed wheel thing in F1 - I read something like the wheels pushed so much air that it affected the cooling of the vehicle an dsome other pretty bizarre stuff. IIRC it was banned in F1.Originally Posted by nothere
Zeus,I think once the caliper is available you will find more interest. To bad, cause right now it sounds like you are looking for some input.
If you really can get a manufacture to come up with a caliper that performs better than the stock brembo you will really have something pretty great. That and the fact that it is designed for a 17" wheel is a big deal. Once you look into bigger brake kits things get expensive fast. Wheels, tires, on top of the brakes is a big ticket. And 18 inch race rubber is a lot more money than 17" stuff.
I'll just throw out this question, I suppose because of space considerations, but why arn't calipers finned for cooling? For that matter why arn't the spokes of wheels bladed to throw air on the disks?
hope to see them soon
Some aluminum calipers are finned - look at Z32 calipers, PBR's (Vette). I think thats more for strength though.
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hey Zeus, i will be up for a tester for you since no one has asked yet...
hey Zeus, i will be up for a tester for you since no one has asked yet...
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Interested, but concerned about pad availability. I'm thinking that more serious track guys are going to want higher-end pads (Hawk blue, Ferodo, Carbotech, etc.) for track abuse.
Also, when they do testing, have them check that the new calipers clear the optional
brake air scoops.
l8r)
Also, when they do testing, have them check that the new calipers clear the optional
brake air scoops.l8r)
The pads should be available in a configuration that allows a few choices... I mean I said they will ship loaded with Hawk pads...
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Zeus, need another guinea pig? when do you think parts will be available?
I'll be doing good to get a beta set myself... I'm thinking I might be able to do a buy if all tests out around the end of Dec, early Jan...
