re: UFOs and upgrade options

[C1J1Miller@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/25/97 8:19:58 PM, jason@tgl.com wrote:

>Alan,
>
>As most people will tell you who have these cars, almost everyone has
>experienced this problem. The only solution for most was to retrofit the
>UFO brake package with the conventional brake and caliper set up. I've
>heard that some people were even able to do this under factory warranty. If
>you replace the rotors now, eventually they will warp again because that
>has been the history with the UFO's. If there is a person on this list with
>the OEM UFO's I'd like to know if they experienced these problems too. I
>hate to say it, but maybe the most cost effective solution at this point is
>to replace the UFO's with the conventional brake and caliper system.
>Luckily when I purchased mine, the previous owner had already retrofitted
>to coventional. Good luck - the car really is pretty worry free beyond that.
>
>Best Regards,
>
>Jason

Be aware that the conversion to the old setup for the 1990 and before 200q
involves smaller front rotors, and a reduction in braking power.

I have the UFOs, and think they're very very good at braking.  I have some
shimmy now, but it may be related to old bushings etc.  I have prepared a
text file with various old posts on UFOs and options that may help, and have
sent it to the 3B list; if anyone wants a copy, just ask.

Chris Miller, Windham NH, c1j1miller@aol.com
'91 200q, stock and no upgrades or mods.