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DISCUSSION => Swaps, Turbos, Buildups => Topic started by: romkasponka on February 13, 2007, 05:36:49 AM

Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: romkasponka on February 13, 2007, 05:36:49 AM
What do you think?
With ~300mm disc..

(http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/7/2/13/f_IMG0032Largm_510904a.jpg)
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: Gunni on February 13, 2007, 07:21:41 AM
what caliper is that?
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: romkasponka on February 13, 2007, 07:23:55 AM
E38 6 cil engine only
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: Gunni on February 13, 2007, 10:15:08 AM
if you can fab up a adapter strong enough then no problemo,
not sure it will cleare that wheel and run 300mm´s
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: Alpine003 on February 13, 2007, 10:21:22 AM
I guess if you want to stick with BMW, but have you looked into the 300zx tt aluminum calipers? Nice, strong and light saving on unsprung mass. I had a set awhile ago but really contemplating on getting some used ones again to see how the measurements would line up.
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: romkasponka on February 13, 2007, 10:38:58 AM
these are brembo 3,2kg, ferodo DS3000 racing pads available ;)
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: christophbmw on February 14, 2007, 09:35:20 AM
Quote from: Alpine003;19437
I guess if you want to stick with BMW, but have you looked into the 300zx tt aluminum calipers? Nice, strong and light saving on unsprung mass. I had a set awhile ago but really contemplating on getting some used ones again to see how the measurements would line up.

ya, if you use the BMW calipers your unprung weight would increase. do they nake adapters for the nissan calipers for our cars?
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: jajou318 on February 14, 2007, 09:42:57 AM
Quote from: christophbmw;19528
ya, if you use the BMW calipers your unprung weight would increase. do they nake adapters for the nissan calipers for our cars?


nope. everything about that would have to be custom made.
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: romkasponka on February 14, 2007, 09:50:23 AM
Quote from: christophbmw;19528
ya, if you use the BMW calipers your unprung weight would increase. do they nake adapters for the nissan calipers for our cars?


but the price for these was 2x25$ ;)
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: dino245 on February 14, 2007, 10:34:57 AM
I tried using these calipers already. too large and cumbersome that is why I did the dynalite calipers and they fit in 15" wheels. I figured no matter what the price of the calipers, if they dont work right who cares.
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: romkasponka on February 14, 2007, 10:58:42 AM
Quote from: dino245;19538
I tried using these calipers already. too large and cumbersome that is why I did the dynalite calipers and they fit in 15" wheels. I figured no matter what the price of the calipers, if they dont work right who cares.


I'l try to fit them in 15" wheel, will see...

What do you mean by saying they dont work right?
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: dino245 on February 14, 2007, 11:49:42 AM
What is the piston diameter. Compare this to the factory piston and then compare the increase in caliper piston area and the master cyl. piston area. I would guess that the calipers have pistons that are way bigger than what the stock master can move. I looked into these brembo calipers but the bodies and the pistons are way too large and for mee look out of proportion to the car. It would be like putting a big block chevy in a chevy sprint. This is just my opinion.
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: romkasponka on February 14, 2007, 12:44:31 PM
The guys in Russia just swaped and they say it works fine. I have few xls calculators for brakes and will try to make some calculations..
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: romkasponka on February 19, 2007, 02:37:52 PM
Audi A3 brake disc 288x25m

(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/4008/img0001mediumqk4.jpg)
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: romkasponka on February 21, 2007, 09:56:59 AM
(http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/716/img0002mediumwx6.jpg)
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: romkasponka on February 23, 2007, 04:43:35 AM
ap racing :D

(http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/8699/img00011mediumlz4.jpg)
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: romkasponka on April 24, 2007, 02:22:12 PM
(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/931/img0012largefa1.jpg)
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: 318is91 on April 24, 2007, 10:03:39 PM
very nice :cool:
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: ak96ss on April 24, 2007, 10:12:58 PM
Nice, but the holes look mighty close together...  don't they have one drilled for just a four-lug setup?
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: Tonyb on April 24, 2007, 10:53:22 PM
Why are you doing this by the way? I think the factory setup is fine for the street.
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: 318is91 on April 24, 2007, 10:59:15 PM
he rallys his beemer and look at his other mods they are very purposeful and well thought out for its purpose.
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: fabe on April 25, 2007, 01:37:20 AM
with the 4 pot set up, I suspect u need to step more for the brake to bite... Cos more fluid needs to be displaced to push the 4 pots.. That's what related to me by a buddy of mine running a 4 pot Nissan brakes... next up is the E38 dual diaphram servo.. Actually, the E32/38 servo conversion is one of the common upgrade here to increase brake feel but it locks up the wheels easier too, especially in the wet..
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: romkasponka on April 25, 2007, 07:43:57 AM
Quote from: ak96ss;24430
Nice, but the holes look mighty close together...  don't they have one drilled for just a four-lug setup?


No, brake discs are from audi A3 288mm
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: romkasponka on April 25, 2007, 07:44:29 AM
Quote from: fabe;24462
with the 4 pot set up, I suspect u need to step more for the brake to bite... Cos more fluid needs to be displaced to push the 4 pots.. That's what related to me by a buddy of mine running a 4 pot Nissan brakes... next up is the E38 dual diaphram servo.. Actually, the E32/38 servo conversion is one of the common upgrade here to increase brake feel but it locks up the wheels easier too, especially in the wet..


will see..
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: Tonyb on April 25, 2007, 10:01:09 PM
Make sure you have the seat belt on!
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: Abrax on May 14, 2007, 12:25:39 PM
?? How is the project going on?

What about theese AP racing rotors?
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: romkasponka on May 14, 2007, 02:51:06 PM
http://romkasponka.blogspot.com/
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: Abrax on May 15, 2007, 03:24:01 PM
I like the disc! Stock, but definately more effective. Ferrodo... They start braking a while after You stap on the brake pedal - as they get warm enough... Nice setup :)
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: romkasponka on May 15, 2007, 03:36:53 PM
Quote from: Abrax;25781
I like the disc! Stock, but definately more effective. Ferrodo... They start braking a while after You stap on the brake pedal - as they get warm enough... Nice setup :)


I prefer PAGID, but supplier dont have them in stock now..
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: dude8383 on May 15, 2007, 11:09:45 PM
Quote from: romkasponka;25712
http://romkasponka.blogspot.com/

noticed on your blog, the "sprite breather"

any more info on this? i've heard of people diverting the PVC, but what for?
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: romkasponka on May 16, 2007, 01:22:27 AM
http://bp3.blogger.com/_MjQwpLOTuIM/RkqitUVSNjI/AAAAAAAAAC0/p9FoDYrVu0U/s1600-h/IMG_0285.jpg
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: dude8383 on May 16, 2007, 10:08:07 AM
Quote from: romkasponka;25818
http://bp3.blogger.com/_MjQwpLOTuIM/RkqitUVSNjI/AAAAAAAAAC0/p9FoDYrVu0U/s1600-h/IMG_0285.jpg


Sorry man, I'm still lost.
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: romkasponka on May 16, 2007, 11:28:43 AM
ITB heaters was removed.
ITB breather hole was pluged.

What do you mean "PVC"?
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: dude8383 on May 16, 2007, 01:16:28 PM
Quote from: romkasponka;25837
ITB heaters was removed.
ITB breather hole was pluged.

What do you mean "PVC"?


OOPS... I meant "PCV"

Any benefits from this?
Title: Brake Upgrade
Post by: romkasponka on May 16, 2007, 05:33:41 PM
Quote from: dude8383;25854
OOPS... I meant "PCV"

Any benefits from this?


No oil in the intake ;0
No silly heaters and hoses:P