Big Disc Conversion using VXR callipers?

[boggie]

Hi All,

Does anyone make a basic big brake conversion that includes 2 larger front discs and adapter plates to mount the VXR callipers further out? I fitted a kit like this on the TT and it made a huge difference.

Thanks,
B

[S800VXR]

boggie said:

Hi All,

Does anyone make a basic big brake conversion that includes 2 larger front discs and adapter plates to mount the VXR callipers further out? I fitted a kit like this on the TT and it made a huge difference.

Thanks,
B

No - buy the AP Kit, tried proven and great kit!

[gsd2000]

I would try dba or hi spec.

[007 VXR]

boggie said:

Hi All,

Does anyone make a basic big brake conversion that includes 2 larger front discs and adapter plates to mount the VXR callipers further out? I fitted a kit like this on the TT and it made a huge difference.

Thanks,
B

are you a DIY er ???

[v8-alg]

I too have used a similar thing on a previous car and it also worked very well, i have been looking into this and found that harrop do a kit but it is quite pricey , here is the link

www.harrop.com.au/root_folder/brake_assemblies/standard_plus_vt_vz.html

there is a bloke on ebay oz called mr spares who also does a similar thing but much cheaper if i can get some of the caliper relocation brackets im going to try this on my vz i dont track my car but im sure this would be a worthwile upgrade, would love ap's or a set of 370 odd mm alcons but they are just too much at the moment. hope this helps p.s if you find some brackets please do let us know!

Alg.

[boggie]

007 VXR said:

boggie said:

Hi All,

Does anyone make a basic big brake conversion that includes 2 larger front discs and adapter plates to mount the VXR callipers further out? I fitted a kit like this on the TT and it made a huge difference.

Thanks,
B

are you a DIY er ???

YES! Lots, both bikes and cars. Most notable being: I prepared 2 rally cars, designed and built my own lotus seven replica that mekes the Monaro seem slow and am currently restoring a vintage sports car from the ground up.

[007 VXR]

boggie said:

007 VXR said:

boggie said:

Hi All,

Does anyone make a basic big brake conversion that includes 2 larger front discs and adapter plates to mount the VXR callipers further out? I fitted a kit like this on the TT and it made a huge difference.

Thanks,
B

are you a DIY er ???

YES! Lots, both bikes and cars. Most notable being: I prepared 2 rally cars, designed and built my own lotus seven replica that mekes the Monaro seem slow and am currently restoring a vintage sports car from the ground up.

ok give me a call ... poss i can help 07887720868

[snowwolf]

I bought a set of VXR front discs and calipers, I have the small boot Ro, Mr fish said my Ro has the same size discs and calipers as the VXR so will not gain anything, but the VXR discs do have flutes so must be a bit better.

[alfienoakes]

I think 05 CV8's have the same brakes as the 04 VXR, but the 05 VXR's (6.0) are bigger. They went straight on my 04 CV8 and are more than up to the job. I've still got a spare set of brand new 05 VXR calipers and rear discs collecting dust in the garage, along with a set of used front discs which might need a skim if anyone is interested....

[snowwolf]

alfienoakes said:

I think 05 CV8's have the same brakes as the 04 VXR, but the 05 VXR's (6.0) are bigger. They went straight on my 04 CV8 and are more than up to the job. I've still got a spare set of brand new 05 VXR calipers and rear discs collecting dust in the garage, along with a set of used front discs which might need a skim if anyone is interested....

Just pm'd you