[s-cars] I've got money!

[Tom Mullane]

You have your own priorities, but Big Brakes would be very near the top of
my list...well above an FMIC and, in retrospect, above even a chip. Since
you need to address the brakes now, this is an opportunity. <climbs down off
soapbox>
 Tom

 On 11/3/05, Eric Phillips <gcmschemist at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Big no on the brake size upgrade. I have money, not an assload of money.
> Big brakes would double the cost, and I don't have that. What pads would you
> suggest?
>  The silicone joints may swell under boost, but if my test rig can
> pressurize them to 30 psig, and they look normal, then I'm good. That's down
> the road anyway.
>  Thanks,
>  Eric
>
>  On 11/3/05, Tom Mullane <tmullane at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hmmm.
> > Got money.
> > Need brakes.
> > Seeks advice.
> >  I strongyly encourage you take to upgrade to big brakes - it's the best
> > and most important upgrade you can do.
> >  And as far as building your own FMIC, don't forget that all those
> > silicone hoses swell up when under boost. An effecient system minimizes
> > silicone connections.
> >  Tom
> >     Message: 3
> > Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2005 10:03:06 -0800
> > From: Eric Phillips <gcmschemist at gmail.com>
> > Subject: [s-cars] I've got money!
> > To: s-car-list at audifans.com
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> >
> > Yeah, that's right. And I'm not sharing, either! :P
> > OK, the FMIC conversation was interesting. I think it'll be one of those
> >
> > things I do in bits and pieces. While I agree that the chunks of
> > aluminum
> > connected with silicone and hose clamps substituting for solid piping
> > could
> > be a source of leaks, I have a bunch of experience at leak-proofing
> > things.
> > After all, I deal with high-pressure gasses all day long. That's a
> > discussion for some other day, I think.
> > Now, about the MONEY. Brakes. I need them. Bomb is toast. I'm gonna
> > replace
> > it, if the hydraulic oil flush doesn't cure the problem. Pentosin 7.1,
> > IIRC.
> > What volume? My Bentley CD is MIA, and I need to find it, so I'll have a
> >
> > volume then, but maybe somebody knows right off the top...
> > So, I'm going to ECS tuning to get the parts - SS braided lines, slotted
> >
> > rotors, and maybe pads. But before I get pads, I need advice. I'd like
> > to
> > stick with pads that have sensor wires. Just so I don't have to monkey
> > around with defeating whatever system I'll have to defeat (I assume
> > Autocheck.) I don't care about dust or noise - just performance. If the
> > pads
> > are good, then I'll defeat autocheck if I have to. Yes, I know how to
> > bed in
> > brake pads.
> > Finally, is there a BTDT write up for S-Car brake pad/rotor RR?
> > Thanks, and sorry about gloating over the money,
> > Eric
> >
>
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