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Offline SteveP

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Re: VWR brakes, very disappointed
« Reply #15 on: July 18, 2011, 10:10:05 pm »
I was going for the adjustable top mounts anyway but wanted the TT arms for the adjustably and lighter weight.
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Re: VWR brakes, very disappointed
« Reply #16 on: July 18, 2011, 10:54:44 pm »
I have now had cups made for the KW top mounts to suit std. size springs but am unsure how much adjustability there is with the larger diameter stock spring. Still it should be possible to get aftermarket brakes to fit with TT arms on??  :confused:
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Re: VWR brakes, very disappointed
« Reply #17 on: July 19, 2011, 04:39:52 pm »
Simpson have spoken to VWR and they are travelling, they couldn't understand why they don't fit.

I have updated Simpson as to the reason why, ie the different ball joint placement with TT arms, one possible solution outside sending back would be to have new bells made with a different offset and shim the brake caliper to suit. This would move the caliper out, it's a case of how much clearance the team dynamic wheels have between the wheel and caliper. I would consider moving by say 5mm, can anyone who has this combo see if this is possible ?

If not it's looking at AP's and seeing if the inner face of the brake disc with their kits is moved inwards by less than 3mm.
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Re: VWR brakes, very disappointed
« Reply #18 on: July 19, 2011, 04:51:37 pm »
This is due to the width of the caliper and the fact that they try to get them to fit a OEM wheel with no spacer.

Consequently they try to shove the disc inboard too much and then build a spacer onto the bell.

As an alternate to the VWR setup try some AP discs and some R8 rear calipers, F40 Pad shape and OEM+. Similar price with some backup

Fantastic pedal, huge pad choice, A1 rotor material, light weight

TD Wheels have a lot of clearance.

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Re: VWR brakes, very disappointed
« Reply #19 on: July 19, 2011, 04:56:18 pm »
Your link doesn't work Dave.  :confused:
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Re: VWR brakes, very disappointed
« Reply #20 on: July 19, 2011, 04:58:17 pm »
Does for me.  :confused: :confused: :laugh:
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Re: VWR brakes, very disappointed
« Reply #21 on: July 19, 2011, 04:59:49 pm »
Quote from: Hedge on July 19, 2011, 04:56:18 pm
Your link doesn't work Dave.  :confused:

Nor me  :laugh:
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Re: VWR brakes, very disappointed
« Reply #22 on: July 19, 2011, 05:02:54 pm »
I don't think you will have clearance on the TDs if you move the brakes out by 5mm, mines at KPM again for at least another week so can't check to confirm.
« Last Edit: July 19, 2011, 05:06:40 pm by SteveP »
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Re: VWR brakes, very disappointed
« Reply #23 on: July 19, 2011, 05:26:56 pm »
Quote from: Top Cat on July 19, 2011, 04:58:17 pm
Does for me.  :confused: :confused: :laugh:

Your speshul.  :grin:

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Re: VWR brakes, very disappointed
« Reply #24 on: July 19, 2011, 05:29:41 pm »
I get a link to Audi R8 362mm 4pot conversion. First post PDT.  :rolleye:

What you on about banning you. I will if you really want me to.  :P
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Re: VWR brakes, very disappointed
« Reply #25 on: July 19, 2011, 05:30:41 pm »
Quote from: Hedge on July 19, 2011, 05:26:56 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on July 19, 2011, 04:58:17 pm
Does for me.  :confused: :confused: :laugh:

Your speshul.  :grin:

I get:-

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Ah I see you've banned me.  :sad1:

Same
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Re: VWR brakes, very disappointed
« Reply #26 on: July 19, 2011, 05:31:35 pm »

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Re: VWR brakes, very disappointed
« Reply #27 on: July 19, 2011, 05:32:57 pm »
It is because it is in the the old forsale threads temp section.  :happy2:
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Re: VWR brakes, very disappointed
« Reply #28 on: July 19, 2011, 05:34:12 pm »
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Re: VWR brakes, very disappointed
« Reply #29 on: July 19, 2011, 05:35:44 pm »
Quote from: Top Cat on July 19, 2011, 05:32:57 pm
It is because it is in the the old forsale threads temp section.  :happy2:

Oh I thought I'd been banned as I didn't have access.  :wink:

Nevermind back on topic.

They look good just not in white though. :smiley:
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