Brad,
I have been going to some marque sports rounds down here and have seen some
really good TR7,s. I will try and get some pics & E-mail you from the next
round. Thanks for the info mate!
Cheers
Feral Errol
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> From: Brad HALLETT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Sumitomo Calipers for a 1600 ???
> Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 10:58
>
> Thanks Errol
> I have just finished strengthening a pair of 240K struts, welded on the
> threaded tube and fitted adjustable platforms and had them anodised.
>
> Think I'll stick with VT twin spots. When I run out of breaks and become
> part of the flora I'll put on four pots during the rebuild.
>
> As a matter of interest I am also a TR7 V8 nut, and TriumphRover spares
in
> Vic? are currently selling AP aluminium 4 pot calipers for $100 each. I
> dont know the dimension though.
>
>
>
>
>
> Brad HALLETT
> Ipswich, Qld
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Errol Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 7:45 PM
> Subject: Re: Sumitomo Calipers for a 1600 ???
>
>
> > Brad,
> > To use the Z32 calipers you need an additional 18-20 mm X offset on
your
> > rims (the distance between the axle mounting flange and the spokes etc)
to
> > allow for the extra caliper width. Also the mounting lugs are 100mm
> spacing
> > so GTS skyline struts or others? are the go, or make up dogbones to fit
on
> > 90mm mounting struts. I have used the GTS skyline struts and discs and
> > replaced the GTS single piston slider caliper with the Z 32 4 spots.
This
> > is a relatively cheap way to get a good light 4 spot caliper that has
> > easily available pads etc compared to ARP, Tilton, Willwood etc and I
> > believe they are just as effective if set up correctly.
> > Cheers
> > Feral Errol
> >
> >
> > ----------
> > > From: Brad HALLETT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: Re: Sumitomo Calipers for a 1600 ???
> > > Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 4:24
> > >
> > > I have looked at the Z32's, and wouldn't mind adapting them on but I
> > think I
> > > would need 15's and a special offset???
> > >
> > > Once again mybe you can advise Errol, as I havent taken any
measurements
> > >
> > > Brad HALLETT
> > > Ipswich, Qld
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Errol Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 9:21 PM
> > > Subject: Re: Sumitomo Calipers for a 1600 ???
> > >
> > >
> > > > Brad
> > > > The Sumitomo's are cast iron. but not as heavy as Hilux cast,
Volvo,
> or
> > > > Landcruiser. I do not know of any alloy four spots that will fit
the
> > 240K
> > > > struts without making up dog bones to adapt them! The VT calipers
are
> > good
> > > > compromise. If you really want a good alloy four spot then Z32
300ZX
> > alloy
> > > > 4 Piston (spot, pot) calipers mounted on GTS skyline struts and
discs
> > are
> > > > the top setup! This combination weighs about the same as a stock
> stanza
> > > > 240K strut and brake setup!.
> > > > Cheers
> > > > Feral Errol
> > > > ----------
> > > > > From: Brad HALLETT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > > Subject: Re: Sumitomo Calipers for a 1600 ???
> > > > > Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 8:08
> > > > >
> > > > > Are they alloy or cast Errol? What alloy 4 pots are around that
will
> > > bolt
> > > > > onto 240K struts? I am looking at VT Commodore alloy twin pots
but
> > if
> > > > there
> > > > > is a simple 4 pot solution I will go for that.
> > > > > Brad HALLETT
> > > > > Ipswich, Qld
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
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