[V8] G60 Brake Swap

[Coleman, David]

Good point Bart.  I have no personal experience w/ ECS system, and I got
my 996 calipers for a very low price, so that pretty much decided BIRA
for me.  Big Reds would be nicer, both in looks and operation, and all
else equal I'd investigate both options.

My beef is ECS has been spotty for me, both with incorrect parts and a
curious dispostion.  Two orders, two incorrect fulfillments.  And
sometimes they're super swell, other times they're borderline annoyed
you'd even bother them with a request for such an antiquated piece of
machinery as a pre-1997 car.  The BIRA caliper adapter is absolutely
superlative in quality and fitment, and for that cornerstone function,
I'm opposed to sacrificing quality for price -- which for $1500 all in,
I'd be concerned is happening somewhere.

BIRA's ordering system, such as it is, can be cumbersome and usually
requires substantial waiting time.  And they deal with a lot of people
who commit only to disappear into the wild blue yonder come pay-up time,
so it's a pay, wait, wait, play arrangement.

I'm stopping here.  I think I'm just enjoying hearing myself talk, since
the UFOs will do until you stumble onto a set of free porsche calipers!

-DaveC.



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Unka Bart [mailto:gatorojo at earthlink.net] 
> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 9:20 AM
> To: Audifans V8
> Cc: Coleman, David; daves745t at optonline.net
> Subject: Re: [V8] G60 Brake Swap
> 
> Dave(s),
> 
> You might consider ECS Stage2 Big Brake Kit - (Red Porsche 
> 993TT Caliper, 314mm 1-piece Euro Slotted A8 Rotor) ES#717; 
> Fits all cars the have G60 front calipers.  This is what I 
> put on the Gentleman's Express, and at $1499, BIRA can't 
> touch the price.  Plus you don't have the restrictions that 
> BIRA imposes on you.  BTW, following Keith Tackett's advice, 
> I ordered Mintex Red pads (no extra cost) for quieter 
> braking.  I couldn't be happier.
> 
> Scroll down at least 3/4 page on both of the following URLs
> 
> http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi? 
> make=Audi&engine=V8&model=V8Q&submodel=&category=Braking
> 
> Although ECS states that their kit fits all cars with G60s, I 
> went to 17" wheels for extra insurance (plus the Flik Lexx 
> wheels are much lighter (17.5# ea) than the stock or 
> alternative choices).  Price ain't bad either, $150/wheel.  
> Again, Keith's excellent advice paid off.
> 
> http://www.edgeracing.com/wheels/flik/
> 
> Bart
> (see the gentleman's express at
> http://www.audiconnection.com/5-speed_conversion_pictorial_1.htm)
> 
> On Aug 17, 2005, at 12:24 AM, Coleman, David wrote:
> 
> > You'll get two types of responses: leave the ufos or go 
> whole hog and 
> > convert to porsche brakes. I had g60s and upgrading to 996 calipers 
> > was the best thing I've done. I've never had the priviledge of ufo 
> > brakes, but from my understanding I doubt I wouldve made any change 
> > had my car been so equipped.
> >
> > G60s fade too fast and suck in the wet. The ufos are a general pain 
> > not suffered with a more conventional setup. If you're going to go 
> > thru the trouble, do it right and chec out bira.com
> >
> > Let me know if you'd like more specific details.
> >
> > DaveC
> > 91 V8 5speed 4.2
> > Bira 996 brakes
> >
> >
> > --------------------------
> > David A. Coleman
> 
> > Subject: [V8] G60 Brake Swap
> >
> > Was considering the G60 Front Brake Swap - does it require 
> any mods to 
> > the suspension, ie struts? What is general consensus on 
> whether it is 
> > worth doing?
> >
> > -DaveM
> 
> 

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