|
Author
|
Topic: Rotor comparison...
|
Blind
2.3L
CAFords OG
Member # 3052
|
posted
 
 
Never knew the upgrade would be so noticable visually ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
now I just need to grow some time on a tree so I can get everything I need taken care of!
--------------------
89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
| :
|
|
Luke87GT
Lay'n more stripes
than Caltrans
Member # 21
|
posted
It's dramatic.
Think about the rotor/pad contact area per revolution.
Make sure to get a 93 cobra or 94-95 cobra MC with the smaller bore. I am using the larger bore 94V6 MC and my pedal is stiffer than I'd like it to be.
The 93 cobra booster has the stock stud location too.
--------------------
Stangless
Posts: 7802 | From: San Mateo | Registered: Jul 2000
| :
|
|
Wildfire532FB
CAFords OG
Member # 1482
|
posted
what size roter is that?
--------------------
./_ _ _ ___ __\
(]]]_ _ o _ _[[[)
|\_o_ __ __o_/|
|__|..........|__|
68 Fastback
84 CJ7
94 HMMWV
95 GT
03 F350
17 Fusion Hybrid
Posts: 17578 | From: 530 | Registered: Jun 2002
| :
|
|
CLEEN 50
CAFords OG
Member # 5867
|
posted
Wow thats a huge difference. I wish I could of went the sn-95 route, but my choice of wheels didn't permit it. Maybe if I ever sell my wheels I'll go that route again. For now I'll just have to settle for 4 wheel dbs. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
--------------------
91 GT
(cafords reg date: 6/02)
Posts: 2534 | From: Peninsula | Registered: Jul 2005
| :
|
|
Luke87GT
Lay'n more stripes
than Caltrans
Member # 21
|
posted
Gus I still think that if you used a 245/40/18, lowered the car, and dialed in 1.5-2.0* of negative camber, your saleens would have tucked flawlessly with the 94-95 spindles. I am sure of it in fact.
I was looking at your pics again, and your tires were too tall, and it looks like you had way too much positive camber dialed in.
--------------------
Stangless
Posts: 7802 | From: San Mateo | Registered: Jul 2000
| :
|
|
CLEEN 50
CAFords OG
Member # 5867
|
posted
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Gus I still think that if you used a 245/40/18, lowered the car, and dialed in 1.5-2.0* of negative camber, your saleens would have tucked flawlessly with the 94-95 spindles. I am sure of it in fact.
I was looking at your pics again, and your tires were too tall, and it looks like you had way too much positive camber dialed in.
Noooo, dont tell me that . Now I'm going to have to piece together another sn-95/cobra kit just cause you said that. Thanks Luke.
![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
--------------------
91 GT
(cafords reg date: 6/02)
Posts: 2534 | From: Peninsula | Registered: Jul 2005
| :
|
|
Blind
2.3L
CAFords OG
Member # 3052
|
posted
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
It's dramatic.
Think about the rotor/pad contact area per revolution.
Make sure to get a 93 cobra or 94-95 cobra MC with the smaller bore. I am using the larger bore 94V6 MC and my pedal is stiffer than I'd like it to be.
The 93 cobra booster has the stock stud location too.
I already have all `94 stuff on my car, I currently have a turbocoupe disc rearend in the car so I had all of the little crap done already, like the mc/booster/prop valve stuff.
I can't wait for the test drive ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
--------------------
89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
| :
|
|
First Place Performance
¯
Member # 6277
|
posted
Yep, that swap is going to be one of the best things you do. I remember my swap. When you first go out, break them in gently, but then do about 30mph, and just get on the brakes hard. Feel out the system. That way you know how much pedal it takes to make the car react, and slow down quickly. You will be amazed that it takes less pedal throw then you think to slow the car down. This will help when you get back out auto-x'n!
--------------------
First Place Performance, LTD.
www.fppauto.com
Your One Stop Shop For EVERYTHING Automotive!
Posts: 66 | From: Patterson, CA or Las Vegas, NV. | Registered: Dec 2005
| :
|
|
Luke87GT
Lay'n more stripes
than Caltrans
Member # 21
|
posted
Ya Gus, I've actually thought about your situation quite a bit and that's my conclusion. There are far too many people out there getting those 18x9 replicas (24mm offset) to tuck for you to be an isolated case...
Your situation can be attributed to wrong tire, positive camber, too high of a ride height.
Ya, the cobra brakes are great. Cobra brakes on all 4 corners on a fox is like dropping a boat anchor...
I am considering selling my 99-04GT rotors/calipers/pads/anti-moans and go back to the cobra stuff.
I am also considering trading my 94-95 spindles for 96+ spindles.
Oh, and I want a 93-95 cobra MC for a softer pedal...
Do it right, or do it twice... ehhhhh
--------------------
Stangless
Posts: 7802 | From: San Mateo | Registered: Jul 2000
| :
|
|
Luke87GT
Lay'n more stripes
than Caltrans
Member # 21
|
posted
by the way blind, what brand rotors did you go with?
--------------------
Stangless
Posts: 7802 | From: San Mateo | Registered: Jul 2000
| :
|
|
Blind
2.3L
CAFords OG
Member # 3052
|
posted
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
by the way blind, what brand rotors did you go with?
I have a buddy who works at napa so I got all of my stuff from there, rotors, pads, calipers, hardware, $400, `99 cobra stuff for all 4 wheels ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
I'll probably go brembo blank rotors next time around, but for now I'm sure these will be fine, just going to get some different pads for the track.
--------------------
89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
| :
|
|
Luke87GT
Lay'n more stripes
than Caltrans
Member # 21
|
posted
who sells the brembo blanks?
My biggest thing with cobra rotors is that the caliper does not contact the total surface of the rotor, and the area that does not come in contact with the pad rusts to hell very quickly
I want some coated rotors, but that's $$$
--------------------
Stangless
Posts: 7802 | From: San Mateo | Registered: Jul 2000
| :
|
|
Blind
2.3L
CAFords OG
Member # 3052
|
posted
I think I saw them at tirerack, at least that's wher I got my 4lug ones from
--------------------
89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
| :
|
|
Email this post to someone!
Printer friendly view of this Ford topic
