The vented front rotors for my 924S were about $75 each. The other good part
about them is that they bolt to the hub in a similar fashion to the MGB
ones. Most of the 'merican ones I've seen either just slip over the lug
bolts, or are intragral to the hubs.
----
John Steczkowski
Director of Software Engineering
Crossroads Systems, Inc.
512-794-2742
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Perry Robinson [mailto:PROBINSO@flower-mound.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 1999 8:27 AM
> To: 'Jurgen Hartwig'; mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Porsche, Wilwood calipers on MGB
>
>
> What model Porsche can you find NEW Porsche brake rotors for $50-$100?
>
> I always believed that someone should find a german or
> Japanese sportscar
> (cheaper and better, and more common) brake rotor/caliper
> replacement for
> any british car. I have been looking at various late model
> mazda and nissan
> parts as possible swaps.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Perry
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jurgen Hartwig [SMTP:gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu]
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 1999 9:20 PM
> > To: mgs@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Porsche, Wilwood calipers on MGB
> >
> > Hi all, a few months ago I boasted about putting Porsche
> brakes on our
> > MGB-V8 conversion. I have stressed to my brother that we
> should get the
> > car to stop before we get it to go. The car will be finished this
> > summer, so we need to make sure the brakes are in excellent order.
> >
> > Anyway, here's what we are doing:
> > Porsche rotors. Cheap, high quality, and very robust. I
> can get vented
> > rotors for $50-100 each vs. the lousy MGB rotors for slightly less.
> > Unfortunately, we are going to use the original hubs, since
> we wish to
> > retain the original bolt pattern. Otherwise, the
> all-aluminum Porsche
> > hubs would be use at a HUGE weight savings.
> > Instead of Porsche calipers, we're opting for Wilwood's
> Dynalite II four
> > piston calipers. Cheaper and more effective. Also very
> light. We are
> > looking to decrease unsprung weight and increase braking power.
> >
> > Total cost around $400 for calipers, adapters, and rotors.
> > Master cylinder requirements are being calculated now. I will try to
> > find a suitable bolt-in replacement, but that sounds like a
> longshot.
> >
> > I can go into more detail for those who are interested.
> >
> > Coming up later, digital distributorless ignition for those
> who are into
> > the engine modifications arena. Full control of the advance curve
> > triggered by crank sensor. Are there any computer
> engineers or like out
> > there? We are looking at using a Motorola chip and hall
> effect sensor
> > to do this work. Don't ask me the details. I'm just the dumb blond
> > poking my EE buddies to help me figure this out.
> >
> > Take care
> > Jay
> > --
> > When you were born you cried
> > And the world rejoiced.
> > Live your life so in death you rejoice
> > And the world cries.
>
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