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02-07-2007, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by kakahoya,Feb 6 2007, 06:27 AM
thanks a lot!
actually I have spoon rims so I guess I don't havee to put spacer in.
actually I have spoon rims so I guess I don't havee to put spacer in.
02-07-2007, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by GOS2K007,Feb 7 2007, 01:03 PM
Nice, I have had my eye on these for a while.
I am just leary about running spacers. Are there any down sides to running spacers with the stock 06-07 wheels?
I am just leary about running spacers. Are there any down sides to running spacers with the stock 06-07 wheels?
No, i
02-07-2007, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by FiLi,Feb 7 2007, 03:02 AM
I tested several times my setup (Spoon calipers, project MU SCR-PRO rotors and Ferodo DS3000 pads) agains the OEM setup on track and more then once and the results where all the same.......
It's hard to make the calipers work any better/more efficently than the stock calipers.
Changing brake pads is easier with the spoon calipers, and they are lighter (I believe) but I doubt they offer any noticiable braking difference from an OEM caliper (Assuming identical pads and rotors.)
02-07-2007, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by FiLi,Feb 7 2007, 01:02 AM
If you have any doubt, come visit us and i will be pleased to show and proof you how the difference is....and how many laps we do, how more the difference grow up.
I call
until you provide proof.
02-07-2007, 10:42 AM
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[QUOTE=ruexp67,Feb 7 2007, 08:36 AM] How much of that was due to the pads and rotors and how much to JUST the calipers?
It's hard to make the calipers work any better/more efficently than the stock calipers.
It's hard to make the calipers work any better/more efficently than the stock calipers.
02-07-2007, 11:09 AM
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People who say "if you are seriously tracking your S on the stock calipers, you WILL experience brake fade" have never even come close to the limits of the stock braking system with good race pads and a DOT4 fluid.
02-07-2007, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by hatch4raceb16,Feb 7 2007, 02:42 PM
Do all you skeptics know the Spoon Monoblocks are FOUR piston calipers compared to the stock one piston 2 block setup????
I think its quite obvious that 4 pistons are gonna squeeze the brake disc at a much greater force then that of a one piston caliper.
I think its quite obvious that 4 pistons are gonna squeeze the brake disc at a much greater force then that of a one piston caliper.
Same amount of force (if not a bit less).
The only benefit with the Spoon calipers is a slight weight reduction and better cooling ability.
02-07-2007, 11:48 AM
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Do you know that your TIRES have more of an effect on stopping distance than ANY (well maintained) brake system?
I am all for easier brake changes, I am all for lighter weight, I am all for bling bling (alothough, I don't really consider baby blue a bling bling color.) I am all for enhanced cooling.
I am ALSO all for facts. And the fact is that your 4 piston calipers are NOT clamping the pad any harder. More evenly mabey. You are not getting any more pad contact than the stock caliper. And for sure, you are not stopping any sooner with these than with the stock calipers (with track pads, and DOT4 fluid.)
I am all for easier brake changes, I am all for lighter weight, I am all for bling bling (alothough, I don't really consider baby blue a bling bling color.) I am all for enhanced cooling.
I am ALSO all for facts. And the fact is that your 4 piston calipers are NOT clamping the pad any harder. More evenly mabey. You are not getting any more pad contact than the stock caliper. And for sure, you are not stopping any sooner with these than with the stock calipers (with track pads, and DOT4 fluid.)