[s-cars] BIRA vs Big Red (ECS2, etc)

[Robert Deis]

On Sunday, August 1, 2004, at 09:16 PM, James Bowes wrote:
>  I'd advise looking into the sizes of the pistons within the calipers.

My understanding is that the cylinder areas are the same.

> It's also important to look at the size of the rotor that each system 
> uses, as this will have a direct effect on braking power.

Unless I'm wrong, both the BIRA System 3 and ECS stage 2 use the same 
euro A8 rotor.

> all things being equal a smaller caliper will fit under a greater 
> selection of wheels. I have the 996 calipers and have been VERY happy 
> with them, and they fit nicely under my 17" OZ wheels.

And I both claim to fit under stock 16" wheels, though the ECS kit warns 
that a space may be needed.

> One specific that may or may not be important is that the 996 calipers 
> come in black, silver, and red. They are also priced in that order.

Handy that I would want black. (-:

Anything else?