Re: Report--Call to RPI Re: Wilwood brakes

["Ken Keith" <ken.keith@specialdevices.com>]

> 
> > > This conversion is front only.  The rears are left as is.
> > 
> > Shucks.
> 
> I wouldn't get to heartbroken over it.  The majority of the braking
> occurs in the front of the car, and as you upgrade the front brakes, you
> will be further reducing the weight on the rear of the car.
> 
> > Well actually, for $800 for just the fronts I can wait or live w/o them.
> > I'm patient to source some G60 calipers and such.  
> 
> Did you see my breakdown on cost for the G60 conversion?  In the end,
> there's only ~$250 separating the two options.

Yeah, with the prices quoted.  That's where the patience part would 
come in.  I believe I can scrounge up some G60's, if only to rebuilt them, 
for cheap (like if I bought a turbo car for my conversion).  And the 
rotors I would get would be drilled (or slotted or whatever) instead of 
not. 

> > This would likely be for my 4kstq project before my Coupe.  I was looking 
> > to convert the rears to disc, mostly for appearance purposes.  They seem to 
> > work fine, as you say.
> 
> This kit is for the 4kq as well as the Coupe.  It just happened to be a
> coupe that they did the prototyping on.

Yup, I know.  What I meant was, for the money, if I could convert my rear 
drums to disc _and_ upgrade the front brakes for that price I would.  I 
think the drums are ugly on such a sporty-looking car.  I like big shiny 
rotors.  I find myself admiring the ugliest Volvos for their big rotors.
 
> > How much are we talkin'?  
> 
> I haven't worked that far down the road yet, but the calipers retail for
> $105-125 each.
> 
> I have a feeling that if Andy is able to follow through on his offer of
> a "more than adequate" discount, then this kit might be on par,
> costwise, with a properly done G60 conversion.

That makes sense, especially if the pad selection/price is better.

If I was going the G60 route and had my choice, I'd run the other strut 
housings w/the G60 calipers bolt-on, rather than using brackets.  But 
cost is definitely a factor in me having my choice or not.  I have other 
hobbies too!

Ken