[urq] Wheel / Brakes

[Martin Pajak]

I tried Fuchs with 20mm spacers and they would not clear the SQ calipers... I think the only other stock 15" wheel that will clear is the 7.5" BBS from V8/200q20v... but only with a 10mm spacer.

Hope this helps.
Martin




---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Brandon Rogers" <brogers at terrix.com>
Reply-To: Brandon Rogers <brogers at terrix.com>
Date:  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 09:16:04 -0600

>Sean-
>I can't help with much...but FWIW I will say the Fuchs don't seem to be
>generous in the way of space inside for brakes.  They are so close to G60's
>that I had to move the weights to the outside of the wheel - which is
>unecessary with the 15 x 8 Ronals.  But I guess it's very likely spacers
>could help...
>
>Brandon
>
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>Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 8:30 PM
>Subject: [urq] Wheel / Brakes
>
>
>> Hey guys, Im sure this is a rerun but...
>>
>> Im doing a brake upgrade but using rather unconventional components.
>>
>> I will use early Porsche 944 turbo calipers and either Sport Quattro
>rotors
>> (until I find out the price).  I can also go with A8 rotors but I will
>need to
>> use adapters for the calipers, if I use sport rotors its basically a
>bolt-on
>> upgrade.
>>
>> Im not looking for terribly specific info, but just hoping to find out
>which
>> wheels are more generous for this type of upgrade. I have BBS RF's in a
>16x8
>> but I hear these dont have much clearance for larger brakes.  I dont mind
>going
>> to a different 16/17 inch rim, but if possible I may try spacing out my
>> fuchs.  The rally cars has pretty hefty spacers behind the fuchs, Im not
>sure if
>> thats feasable for a street driven car.
>>
>> I was considering the TT caliper / A8 rotor setup, but I really want a
>4-pot
>> caliper.  I understand the 944T caliper is not quite a current monobloc
>but I
>> had a 944T and the brakes were the best I have owned.
>>
>> Thanks guys
>> Sean
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