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[db484bhpv8]

After some further ridicule from my TVR drag racing friends at Shakey last weekend i have decided to finally get round to upgrading the front brakes. My standard discs look puny behind the 17" SP12s. They perform perfectly ok on the road but did struggle hauling the car down from 176 at Elvington last year.

After advice from Simon (Sardonicus) i think i will be getting reconditioned Brembo 4 pots and will run standard Focus RS 324mm discs and standard pads.

[phillpot]

If a job's worth doing .........................

[db484bhpv8]

phillpot said:

If a job's worth doing .........................

I will only need that if i start hitting 150+ terminals. Better get one ordered for next season

[phazed]

Good call Derek, usefull for when you join us on the twisty bits.

Seriously though, if I fit a turbo, will I need a parachute?.........

[db484bhpv8]

phazed said:

Good call Derek, usefull for when you join us on the twisty bits.

Seriously though, if I fit a turbo, will I need a parachute?.........

To put into perspective.
Brummmie hits 133 in the mighty Cerbera.... over 600 bhp.
A lot of dedicated hot rods and such can hit 140 in 10 seconds with around the same power.
To hit 150 in the 1/4 mile would mean a low 9 second run. Need some serious traction and over 1000 bhp at least I reckon.

[phazed]

Naturally I wasn't serious about the chute!

We can but dream...........

[db484bhpv8]

phazed said:

Naturally I wasn't serious about the chute!

We can but dream...........

I know.... maybe Neal may need a chute once the gremlins are sorted and the boost turned up

[QBee]

Derek, FWIW I have 324mm Focus RS disks on mine. Great stopping power. On Mat Smith's advice I went for Black Diamond grooved, but not drilled, disks. Ordered 6 groove disks, 12 groove turned up. Really pleased with them.
I will post a pic shortly, not SP12s, but you will get the benefit.....

If you find yourself passing my way, or we meet up, you are welcome to try them. I have Peter's old Bremsport calipers, with Hawk racing pads.

[QBee]

I have them under 17 inch wheels....what are you on?

[QBee]

More of a close up:

[brett84]

I've got the same setup, well, different discs and Mintex M1144 pads. It can't be beat for the money, loads of pad/disc choice as you're using Focus RS and BMW parts. Brilliant stopping power

[db484bhpv8]

Thanks guys i will get the kit ordered.
May stick with standard discs and pads for now.
Sure the new set up will be much better than the tired standard stuff.

[Pink_Floyd]

Derek, I also have 324mm Focus RS disks with Brembo 4 pot calipers on mine. Great stopping power. I painted them gold and then added the TVR in by hand.

[Sardonicus]

Pink_Floyd said:

Derek, I also have 324mm Focus RS disks with Brembo 4 pot calipers on mine. Great stopping power. I painted them gold and then added the TVR in by hand.

Loads of clearance there Derek more than I expected lets just hope my set fit under these straight of Google

[phazed]

Sardonicus said:

oads of clearance there Derek more than I expected lets just hope my set fit under these straight of Google

That seat wants raising a bit

[Sardonicus]

phazed said:

That seat wants raising a bit

My whole body needs stretching never mind raising the seat

[db484bhpv8]

So just to confirm this kit will fit before i commit to buying....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cosworth-2-wheel-drive-4...

[brett84]

you can do it in bits mate, but to be fair i've just been googling and there aren't many cheap callipers now.

i would email and ask him for the bracket and calipers separately then get some better quality discs and pads separately

Edited by brett84 on Friday 24th April 17:39

[brett84]

This is the bracket with callipers
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cosworth-2-Wheel-Drive-B...

Pads, after loads of reading I went for Mintex M1144's but it's a whole can O worms, maybe DS2500s?

[macdeb]

db484bhpv8 said:

So just to confirm this kit will fit before i commit to buying....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cosworth-2-wheel-drive-4...

Derek Bloke, [still wanna fight? ]that does look value for money. Just double check it will bolt on, otherwise account for additional £80-£100 for brackets to be made.

Edited by macdeb on Friday 24th April 20:04