so how much differnce would one more callirper make on stopping etc
>Unsprung weight is the mass of the items that do not move with the body of
>the vehicle (the sprung mass) Unsprung front axle items on a standard 1600
>are wheels, lower control arms (50%) discs, calipers, steering arms, tie
>rods (50%) and struts. The heavier these items are, the greater the
>resistance to movement or the ability to return to their original position
>after being moved (Inertia). Higher inertia means reduced ability for a
>wheel to follow the road surface when a bump is encountered. (Less grip for
>tyres during cornering and braking on rough surfaces). It is not so
>important if you are driving on really smooth roads all the time, as it is
>in a vehicle encountering a wide range of conditions on a highway.
>Cheers
>Feral Errol
>
>
>----------
>> From: Albs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Subject: Re: weird brake mods
>> Date: Sunday, March 12, 2000 8:37
>>
>> sorry I'm new to this game what is usprung weight? I surpose it's heavy
>> stuff which is'nt sprung eg attatched to your struts so what does this
>> increase cause?
>>
>>
>>
>> >Yep, has been done before and works well. The unsprung weight increase
>is a
>> >real problem though on any rough surfaces.
>> >Cheers
>> >Feral Errol
>> >
>> >----------
>> >> From: Albs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> >> Subject: weird brake mods
>> >> Date: Saturday, March 11, 2000 10:05
>> >>
>> >> has any one tryied to fit two callipers one at 7-12 oclock (standard
>> >possy)
>> >> and the other at 1-6 oclock, to a vented datsun strut or nonvented
>> >strut.Or
>> >> is there one availible from another car? cause if there is,nt I'm
>> >> deffiently willing to try!
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>
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