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Old 23-06-2005 | 08:56 PM
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Is there any point in getting brackets machined so I can use standard sapph front calipers with bigger discs?

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Old 23-06-2005 | 09:29 PM
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why not, plenty of people using big discs on standard calipers.

Would be better with bigger/better calipers though.




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Old 23-06-2005 | 09:53 PM
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I would prefer bigger calipers but spent too much lately. Need to keep cash aside in case I need a clutch.

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Old 23-06-2005 | 10:00 PM
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. Need to keep cash aside in case I need a clutch.

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APMSL last time in your car it was slipping as badly as you do away from the bar when its your round!
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Old 23-06-2005 | 10:01 PM
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i've got std 4 pots on 330mm discs. work really well
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Old 24-06-2005 | 10:00 AM
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i've got std 4 pots on 330mm discs. work really well
Where did you get the brackets and what pads do you use? Do you use the car for track use?

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