JoaoCaldeira
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 posted on 19/1/06 at 08:33 AM |
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Using this as rear callipers on the VortX
Hi.
Anypne used this?
http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=10563
OR
http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=45&products_id=11370
To use any of these, all I need is to recreate MNR drum to disk adaptor with holes in the correct location, right? (and maybe handbrake cable
exchange...)
What is your opinion?
Joao
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JoaoCaldeira
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| posted on 21/1/06 at 06:15 PM |
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Most probably the Wilwood has too much breaking power for the rear.
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JoaoCaldeira
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| posted on 22/1/06 at 07:45 AM |
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That's what happen when the ones that know don't put up their thoughts...
But I had to exhange to the other side of the desk and use another PC 
Joao
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mnr laptop
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| posted on 22/1/06 at 11:46 AM |
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hi joao
the first ones will fit to our adapters but will not fit under most 13 inch wheels
if you are going for these get them sent to our workshop so you can save some money on carrige and then you can collect everythingt at once, this
applies to any other bits also, last customer we did this for we aved him #250 in carrige to poland
best regards
marc
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RichieC
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| posted on 22/1/06 at 12:03 PM |
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Which discs are you planning on using with the VW calipers Joao?
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Mix
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 posted on 22/1/06 at 05:46 PM |
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MNR
An excellent example of customer appreciation and added value, the praise you currently receive would seem to be well deserved.
Mick
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JoaoCaldeira
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| posted on 24/1/06 at 12:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RichieC
Which discs are you planning on using with the VW calipers Joao?
I'm thinking about solid Sierra's, nothing definite yet...
I'll probably use 14" (clearence) or 15" (sexiest  )
Joao
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RichieC
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| posted on 28/1/06 at 03:39 PM |
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So am I right in thinking all that is required to convert to the Golf calipers from RalDes is calipers/brackets and discs?
The site is down at the moment but does anyone know down to what size discs you can run with them? Id rather avoid the 253mm discs from Sierras as Im
only running 240s on the front. Anyone know what other discs have the same stud pattern and PCD?
Rgds
Richie
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JoaoCaldeira
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| posted on 28/1/06 at 05:53 PM |
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Hi Richie.
Called MArc and he told me that this VW caliper would be a direct fit with his drum to disc adaptor.
I dont't think that there is any weight save in this vs Sierra calipers.
On the other side, the wilwoods would save an extra kilo, but Marc doesn't know if his adaptor can be used.
Joao
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RichieC
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| posted on 28/1/06 at 06:47 PM |
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Hi Joao,
I remember reading on the Raldes website that these are lighter than the Sierra caliper.
So there is nothing else required to convert drums to these discs? just the adaptor (and a golf handbrake cable). Does the Sierra not use different
backplates or anything?
Rich
[Edited on 28/1/06 by RichieC]
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JoaoCaldeira
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| posted on 29/1/06 at 08:47 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RichieC
I remember reading on the Raldes website that these are lighter than the Sierra caliper.
Yeap, but then I checked their weight against Rob's site (www.robcollingridge.com) and IIRC were similar
quote:
Originally posted by RichieC
So there is nothing else required to convert drums to these discs? just the adaptor (and a golf handbrake cable). Does the Sierra not use different
backplates or anything?
Marc didn't refer to anything else, but that might have escaped. I'll have to check
Joao
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RichieC
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| posted on 29/1/06 at 10:48 AM |
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Raldes site now back up:
Total weight 2.2Kg (approx) – 1.0Kg lighter than Sierra rear caliper
Richie
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JoaoCaldeira
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| posted on 29/1/06 at 05:24 PM |
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"The reconditioned callipers weigh 2060g each and the caliper carriers weigh 615g"
http://www.robcollingridge.com/kitcar/design/brakes/index.html
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