Well i should be picking up the discs from machine shop this afternoon then
i will be measuring the caliper mounts, spacing, etc.. andn making some
prototype brackets... then making some out of billet... something.. not sure
steel is easiest... aluminium is lighter... and titanium is wank factor..
heheheh
As soon as i have some sketches for you would be the first to know after my
parents the dog, the little brother and the ozdat list.. hahahahaha
wojee :O)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Zac Campbell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 1:27 PM
Subject: Re: landcruiser 4-spots/wojee
> Hey Wojee, remember we were talking about the Nissan 4 spots a while ago?
> I still haven't installed mine :)
> Did you end up using a JF 3000GT disc? That is huge. I think a bit out of
my
> price range though!
> Did the calipers go on easy-ish? I imagine it would because the caliper
> would be further away from the original caliper mounts.
>
> And on another note, for those that are thinking of using the Verada disc,
I
> noticed that the Galant HH5 VR4 Turbo (DBA402) has a 4 stud pattern,
cannot
> confirm if it is the same hole dimensions as datsun though.
>
> zac
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Wojee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 10:32 AM
> Subject: Re: landcruiser 4-spots
>
>
> > I ahve seen for my own eye.. yes they do bolt up! There are a couple
of
> > types... one has the pipe i nthe middle of the caliper the other has on
> the
> > end......... not sure which one works best. They are heavy though....
> not
> > that it should matter very much......... Performance?? well I don't
think
> > you should ever get brake fade with the use of some good pads..
> > I will prefer my nissan 4 spots and mitsubish 3000 GT Discs.... hehehehe
> > cos i already had the calipers
> >
> > I think bang for your buck.... land cruiser aren't a bad suggestion...
> >
> > Wojee :O)
> >
> > p.s. If any of the other guys would like to input just as a second
> > opinion.....
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Justin Friedrichs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 7:22 AM
> > Subject: landcruiser 4-spots
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Hi List,
> > > An ex rally dude at work told me that 4-spot landcruiser calipers
> > > (80's style) fit straight on datto struts, and can be used with 240K
> > discs.
> > > Has anyone tried this conversion. He reckons they are unbelievable and
> > would
> > > be a cheap option to pull up a dat with nearly any motor in it.
> > > Comments Please!
> > >
> > > Thanks again
> > > Justin
> > >
> >
> >
>
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