Dunno if you noticed but it was mentioned a while back on this very thread, we were under the impression you were running fairly lightweight calipers anyway though?
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Dunno if you noticed but it was mentioned a while back on this very thread, we were under the impression you were running fairly lightweight calipers anyway though?
I'm currently using Wilwood Dynalites on the front, which weigh in at 2.04kg each (with the pads). So they are very lightweight calipers.Quote:
Originally Posted by MK999
It's really the discs which are the heavy bit. I'm using cross-drilled ventilated discs of 247mm x 20mm, and those are 4.2kg each.
Solid discs would save me some weight, especially with an alloy bell machined up to suit. And motorcycle calipers appeal as they are very lightweight, and more importantly, cheap and easily available.
Would you not suffer some brake fade on solid discs, or would it not be a problem for you?
Not a problem at all, brakes never get hot enough to worry about fading.Quote:
Originally Posted by MK999
did you see the stuff i put up in this thread colin, everyone was against it!
the thread i got it from was just some guy in a random location in the world using an alternative lol. nothing technical.
Post for Mark's benefit..........Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
Mark, the carbon fibre mirror is now on EBAY, it's geting ditched as a tiny part of the Autumn/Winter weight saving programme.
Shiny carbon fibre bits is purely detrimental to my bank balance actually lol Guessing it goes for way more than I can justify spending on it but I'll keep an eye, I do like carbon fibre bits :p
edit: just realised that's not even me, thought my memory of asking about it was a bit vague lol
Borrowed a split rim from the man who is going to make my new set of wheels so I can do some experimenting with size, fitting and offset.
This is an 8" x 13" wheel, ET -3;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/003-22.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/004-17.jpg
It doesn't fit on the front as the caliper protrudes past the hub mounting face, and the wheel has a flat centre. So that will need addressing;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/005-17.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/006-17.jpg
And I may replace the current aluminium bonnet vent with a carbon one;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/002-20.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...ort/003-23.jpg
Jesus i thought this thing was light enough, the way your going colin, your gonna have to tie it to the ground to save it floating off :p