TVR branded brakes
Discussion
Until now, the only way to get brake callipers branded with TVR written on the Calliper's was to buy the AP calliper's from a later TVR.
Now it seems that we may have an alternative.
A couple of us are in the process of getting brakes from Hi Spec. These normally come with the Hi Spec logo.
It occurred to me to ask if this could be replaced with TVR.
Hi Spec is willing to do a batch with TVR branding, but would require a minimum order for 20.
Additionally, the possibility of a group buy discount exists.
We would need more idea on numbers before getting firm prices.
Hi Spec has a good reputation and is local to us. They make the brakes for Radical cars.
There are 4 or 6 pot kits for the front, but also a matching 2 or 4 pot handbrake callipers for the rear.
Kits are available for Tasmin, Griffith, Chimaera and Cerbera.
Is there enough interest for a group buy?
Rear
Front
Now it seems that we may have an alternative.
A couple of us are in the process of getting brakes from Hi Spec. These normally come with the Hi Spec logo.
It occurred to me to ask if this could be replaced with TVR.
Hi Spec is willing to do a batch with TVR branding, but would require a minimum order for 20.
Additionally, the possibility of a group buy discount exists.
We would need more idea on numbers before getting firm prices.
Hi Spec has a good reputation and is local to us. They make the brakes for Radical cars.
There are 4 or 6 pot kits for the front, but also a matching 2 or 4 pot handbrake callipers for the rear.
Kits are available for Tasmin, Griffith, Chimaera and Cerbera.
Is there enough interest for a group buy?
Rear
Front
Edited by Uncle Fester on Friday 20th March 07:18
Bluebottle said:
Are those rear callipers a direct replacement to the standard rears Fester?
If so I would be interested in those definately (already have TVR AP's up front).
I have left the catalogue at home but, IIRC the hose union are different so you need new hoses. Other than that, one of the 2 pot's goes straight on. If so I would be interested in those definately (already have TVR AP's up front).
The handbrake cable connection and mounting bolts are identical to the original Ford.
A large part of the need to get 20 orders is the costs of the artwork and conversion to a suitable format.
Some Logo’s can be done by etching on their CNC machines as part of the manufacturing process. Other designs require outsourcing to a specialist engraving firm, which is more expensive.
I have a couple of TVR logo’s in .EPS format; can anyone on here convert them into the formats that are used for CNC machining?
If we can supply this then it will certainly reduce the price and may mean we can get away with fewer initial orders.
If we get the initial run, the option to buy brakes with the TVR logo on them, will be guaranteed, even after the supply of branded Tuscan callipers run out.
It also means that those people wanting to do the fronts now and make the rears matching later will be able to do so.
Even those people who have put bigger front callipers on are left with the nasty looking original rear calliper. Here is our chance to finish the job with something better looking.
A large part of the need to get 20 orders is the costs of the artwork and conversion to a suitable format.
Some Logo’s can be done by etching on their CNC machines as part of the manufacturing process. Other designs require outsourcing to a specialist engraving firm, which is more expensive.
I have a couple of TVR logo’s in .EPS format; can anyone on here convert them into the formats that are used for CNC machining?
If we can supply this then it will certainly reduce the price and may mean we can get away with fewer initial orders.
If we get the initial run, the option to buy brakes with the TVR logo on them, will be guaranteed, even after the supply of branded Tuscan callipers run out.
It also means that those people wanting to do the fronts now and make the rears matching later will be able to do so.
Even those people who have put bigger front callipers on are left with the nasty looking original rear calliper. Here is our chance to finish the job with something better looking.
hiltonig said:
yep put me down for the rears, is there any problem with them using the TVR logo ??
I wondered that too, but they haven't raised it as a problem.I notice they also do lightweight aluminium hubs to replace some models of Ford hubs.
Anyone know which hub was originally fitted to the Griff?
Edited by Uncle Fester on Saturday 21st March 20:36
blackiepaul said:
I was going to go down the highspec route but I have been told that they are not great quality and thei service is not as it should be. Do not want to liable myself here, it is a shame as it was great to be able to get four pot rears with the handbrake cable fitment
Is that just hearsay or is there something substantive that I should know, please PM me through my profile.They came recommended to me a local TVR specialist that I trust. Radical don’t seem to have a problem with them.
Uncle Fester said:
Bluebottle said:
Are those rear callipers a direct replacement to the standard rears Fester?
If so I would be interested in those definately (already have TVR AP's up front).
I have left the catalogue at home but, IIRC the hose union are different so you need new hoses. Other than that, one of the 2 pot's goes straight on. If so I would be interested in those definately (already have TVR AP's up front).
just checked their prices, are they each or per pair?eburacum said:
Do High spec do rear calipers for speed 6 cars Tuscan 2 etc ?
They do not at the moment but were going to make a set of brackets for me and then sell them going forward.If you put 4 pots on the rear though a brake bias control will be needed but they sell these as well.
As mentione above i have been put off from going down this route.
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